Maui · August 2023

Maui Flood Relief

On August 8, 2023, wildfires swept through Lahaina and parts of Maui, destroying communities and forever changing the island Brooks has called home for nearly four decades. Music has always been how Brooks responds to the world. This page is part of that response.

A Personal Connection

38 Years on This Island

Brooks Maguire has lived on Maui for nearly 38 years. He performed for years at venues along Front Street in Lahaina — the same streets that were reduced to ash in the fires of August 2023. The loss was not abstract. It was personal, communal, and profound.

Lahaina was more than a tourist destination. It was a living town with deep roots — home to longtime residents, small business owners, artists, and families who had built their lives there. When it burned, Maui lost something irreplaceable.

"I played Front Street for years. Those streets, those people — that was home. You don't just move on from something like that. You show up."

Brooks continues to perform on Maui every week, keeping live music alive in the community. A portion of proceeds from house concerts and special events goes toward ongoing relief and recovery efforts. The healing is long. The commitment is too.

How Brooks Is Helping

Music as a Response

Since the fires, Brooks has used his platform and his performances to keep Maui's story alive and support those still rebuilding their lives.

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Live Performances

Weekly shows at Ohana's Island Bistro keep live music and community spirit alive in South Maui.

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House Concerts

Intimate house concerts across Maui and the mainland raise awareness and direct support for recovery.

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Original Music

Brooks continues writing and recording music that reflects the soul and resilience of the Hawaiian community.

Take Action

Organizations Doing the Work

These organizations are on the ground in Maui. Every dollar goes directly to people who need it.

Maui Food Bank

Providing emergency food assistance to displaced families and fire survivors across Maui. One of the most immediate and direct ways to help people in need right now.

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Maui Strong Fund

Administered by the Hawaii Community Foundation, the Maui Strong Fund supports long-term recovery efforts — housing, mental health, economic rebuilding, and community resilience.

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Stay Connected

Come to a Show. Support the Island.

The best thing you can do for Maui right now is show up — for a concert, for a house show, for the community. Every ticket, every donation, every shared story keeps the healing moving forward.

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