'Malama Maui' book to benefit fire fund
Dec. 21—A new coffee-table photography book captures intimate and behind-the-scenes moments of several rock musicians who have performed at drummer Mick Fleetwood's restaurant, Fleetwood's on Front St., in Lahaina.
A new coffee-table photography book captures intimate and behind-the-scenes moments of several rock musicians who have performed at drummer Mick Fleetwood's restaurant, Fleetwood's on Front St., in Lahaina.
Photographer Sarah Sharaf-Eldien, who worked for seven months in 2016 as the venue's house photographer, learned of the devastating Aug. 8 fire while she was putting the book together.
The news hit close to home. A friend's family had survived only by jumping into the harbor ; they watched the town burn for seven hours before they were rescued.
Sharaf-Eldien wanted to help. She contacted her publisher, and they agreed that 100 % of the profits from sales of the book, "Malama Maui, " would be donated to the Maui United Way Fire Disaster Relief Fund.
The book, which is now available for $55, highlights Sharaf-Eldien's favorite images from concerts and after-hours jams Fleetwood played at his Front Street namesake. Sometimes he shared the stage with visiting friends like Sammy Hagar, Steven Tyler, John Densmore (founding member of the Doors ) or Ross Valory (an early member of Journey ); sometimes he welcomed Maui resident Hawaiian superstar Willie K, who is featured on the book's cover.
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