DJ Nocturna Presents Queen of Wands

I spoke with Dom and Vanee of HALLOWS, Seattle's dark electronic duo. HALLOWS blend melodic guitar riffs, commanding bass lines, a combination of melancholic and gritty synths, lyrical beats, and moody vocals telling tales. They bring tidings of unease: straining loneliness and isolation, anxiety and fears of meteoric nature, the nightmares of encroaching love, dejected vulnerability, and a l...

I interviewed Cellista, a classically trained American cellist, a multimedia artist and composer. She is known for her collaborations with artists across various media, as well self-producing stage poems such as live performances staged in unconventional spaces that incorporate elements of classical music, theater, improvisation and visual art across a range of genres including pop, hip-hop, class...

I talked to Austin, Texas based artist, Curse Mackey in a recent phone interview. Curse Mackey is known in the darkwave, post-punk and industrial music scenes. He is the vocalist of industrial supergroup, Pigface, Grim Faeries, Evil Mothers and one of the members of My Life with the Kill Thrill Kult. He recently launched his debut album, " Instant Exorcism ," featuring an appearance by R...

I interviewed Ike Shehadeh, the founder of Ike's Love & Sandwiches and interestingly, in my car. The charismatic and driven entrepreneur is a wonderful storyteller. Listen to how he rose from rags to riches with the lowest point of his life spent in Hawaii. He recalls the moment when he hit rock bottom and realized something needed to change...quickly ! Ike opened the first Ike's Pla...

Referred to as “the Sid Vicious of the DJ’s because of his violent on-stage fits, I had the privilege to interview turntablist, producer and rock star, DJ Swamp . His musical influences range from hip hop, to metal, punk, industrial and anything in between. Known for his extraordinary turntable skills on vinyl, his breakbeats, scratching, juggling, spitting fire, mutilating LPs and vinyl without l...

Hailing from Coventry England, Attrition is one of the pioneers in dark electronic music in the UK. The band, founded by the talented Martin Bowes in 1980, emerged from the experimental post-punk scene of the early 80s, alongside with other influential groups such as Throbbing Gristle, Chris & Cosey and the Legendary Pink Dots. Bowes' early beginnings was when he started a xeroxed fanzine...

Listen to my interview with the amazingly diverse, Athan Maroulis , record producer and eclectic vocalist of goth industrial band Spahn Ranch, Projekt’s Black Tape for a Blue Girl, Fahrenheit 451, Blue Dahlia and most recent, NOIR.  From his early industrial, goth rock days to vocal jazz, Maroulis is best-known for his position as lead singer of the industrial/goth/darkwave band Spahn Ranch . He h...

I interviewed internationally acclaimed Portuguese American Fado singer, Ramana Vieira and two of the guys from the Hot Club of Hulaville, Sonny Silva and Jeff Linsky on A Feast of Friends on KTUH 90.1 FM over the weekend.  The group will be performing on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Medici at Manoa MarketPlace, 2754 Woodlawn Drive, Unit 7-103, Honolulu, Hi. (808) 351-0901.  http://honolulumusicat...

I interviewed Craig Willers (Omnos) and Mariko from Obsidian Productions on A Feast of Friends on KTUH 90.1 FM regarding an upcoming event: Winter Solstice Farewell Concert on December 21, 2019 at Anna O'Brien's (2440 S. Beretania St.). OBSIDIAN PRODUCTIONS will present a long-awaited concert featuring Craig Willers as OMNOS. More Details:  https://squareup.com/store/ObsidianProductions...

It was a pleasure to have renowned author, international speaker, psychic, hypnotist, medium and intuitive on my show, A Feast of Friends on KTUH 90.1 FM. Joining her is founder and president of Sedona, Hawaii, Malia Johnson. Kimmie is a special guest at an upcoming event at Sedona. Sedona Hawaii, located in The Ward Center (1200 Ala Moana Blvd) is proud to announce 11:11 The Journey, an Experient...

Listen to my interview with RayRay from Aphrodisiacs Burlesque Revue regarding  the upcoming event, Brazen Burlesque, a benefit for Planned Parenthood.  The event will take place on Friday, November 15, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. at Hawaiian Brian's (1680 Kapiolani Blvd). Hosted by Ding. Ding! Ding? The Aphrodisiacs are RayRay, Lolita LaMuse and Viola Lee Kills. The event will also feature performance...

Listen to my interview on A Feast of Friends on KTUH with film director, Lymari Graciano and Producer, Michelle Poppler Moody regarding their debut feature length documentary about the Honolulu burlesque community and culture called Pineapples & Pasties. There will be a private exclusive VIP screening for Pineapples & Pasties to be held on Friday, November 8, 2019 at the Secret Zone in Kai...

Perfecting his craft for over more than 2 decades, Technique has gained notoriety as one of the most versatile DJ/Turntablists coming out of Hawai’i. His versatility has earned him residencies respectively in the Mainstream Club, Underground Hip-Hop & EDM scenes performing at almost every nightspot in Hawai'i and has taken his talent to the states & abroad. He has opened up & spun...

It was Wednesday, October 9, 2019 and we were all together, my Acid Wash family, and I'm about to record another episode on the Queen of Wands podcast. Tonight, we're reminiscing about ACID WASH. No, not the jeans, but the most happening, fun and the longest running 80s Night Party in Hawaii, Going back to its inception, May, 1, 2006, we've come a long ways, I'm talking with GS...

It was an honor to talk to R. Kevin Doyle, associate producer and education director of Improvaganza! Hawai'i's Festival of Improv. Founded by Garrick Paikai, the Improvaganza! is Hawaiʻi only international improvisation festival, and has featured improvisers from Honolulu to the Big Island to New Zealand and Italy.  The Festival of Improv is running on its 14th year in Honolulu. This ye...

The 8th Annual Hawaii Burlesque Festival  October 11 & 12, 2019  Doris Duke Theatre  Honolulu, Hawaii  Tickets on sale now!   http://bit.ly/HawaiiBurlyFest2019  October 11 - Burlesque in Paradise  October 12 - The Follies Tropical   If you'd like more information on the Hawaii Burlesque Festival, please visit:   www.hawaiiburlesquefestival.com

Listen to my interview with Violetta Beretta, Queen Mabsy and Luna Velour, some of the members of the Cherry Blossom Cabaret. The The 8th Annual Hawaii Burlesque Festival  is on October 11 & 12, 2019 at the Doris Duke Theatre in  Honolulu, Hawaii  Tickets on sale now!   http://bit.ly/HawaiiBurlyFest2019  October 11 - Burlesque in Paradise  October 12 - The Follies Tropical - A Sultry Evening o...

ACID WASH 80's SLASHER HOMECOMING DANCE Saturday, October 12, 2019 9pm-2am 21+ ACID WASH: Driven by the love for 80's music and a crowd of terrific people. The 80's was the decade that dominated in the deranged killer department. It gave birth to franchise Horror, giving us A Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, Child's Play, and many horror flicks to frighten people every...

I visited the Big Island in Hilo and interviewed Mailani Delapenia, manager of The Volcano Winery. We also did some wine tasting and I learned quite a bit about the first and only winery on the Big Island which has great selections of some of the most unique locally produced wines made with Aloha. The interview was very informative and flying up to Hilo to experience the magic of the Island is wor...

I interviewed Alice Inoue last Saturday on my radio show on KTUH 90.1 FM. for this podcast. Alice Inoue is the founder of Happiness University. She has written several books and her latest is called Master your Superpowers. She also has a Sunday weekly column in the Honolulu Advertiser called Go Ask  Alice and in the Midweek called A Mindful Moment. YourhappinessU.com A Feast of Friends airs live...

The legendary record producer John Fryer, known for his production works with 4AD, Mute, Beggars Banquet, Black Needle Noise and one of the members of This Mortal Coil will be a guest DJ for the 8th Annual Venetian Mask Ball- The Queen of Wands on Saturday, July 27 2018 at Next Door 

It was a pleasure to talk to the legendary English record producer, John Fryer on July 2, 2019. It was an auspicious day because it was the new moon in Cancer, a time of new beginnings and it was a total solar eclipse.  The  multi-platinum selling record producer and musician is the mastermind behind some of the most prestigious indie labels in the world, such as 4AD, Mute, Rough Trade, Beggars Ba...

This is a brief introduction about the DJ Nocturna Queen of Wands, hosted by DJ Nocturna. Thank you for listening and for your support