We are thrilled to welcome Marty O’Reilly back to the farm for an intimate evening of songs and stories. Marty delivered one of our favorite performances here in 2024, and we were hoping to get him back.  Fresh off his incredible run on the latest season of The Voice—where Snoop Dogg told him he 'could win the whole thing'—Marty is returning to play another house concert for us. If you need a recommendation, just ask our brother Chris. He’s seen Marty perform over 70 times across the globe.  Trust us: this is a performance you don’t want to miss.

The Details:

• Cost: $50 per person (Includes homemade dinner (chicken tacos) and a commemorative show poster).

• The Vibe: House concert taking place in our living room, BYOB, seats provided.

Reservations: Space is limited. To secure your spot, please send payment via (please include your name and party size in the notes! No door sales.):

• Venmo: @Brian-Koonin

• PayPal: @Bkoonin

• Zelle: brian.koonin@gmail.com

Schedule:

• ~7:00 PM: Dinner is served

• ~8:00 PM: Music begins

About Marty:

Marty O’Reilly crafts timeless music that’s raw, soulful, and deeply rooted in Americana. Inspired by legends like Woody Guthrie, Howlin’ Wolf, and Sister Rosetta Thorpe, his sound captivates and connects. Known for his cathartic live performances—ranging from soft and haunting to wild and electric—Marty’s songs delve into love, loss, and connection. Over years of relentless touring, he’s built a dedicated following, performing with artists like Shakey Graves and at festivals like Bottlerock. Honest and real, Marty’s music stays with you long after you hear it.

Pono Acres shows are private events open to friends of the farm and fans of the musicians we host

Camping / glamping options available.  Email Brian@ponoacres.com  for more information.

We regret to announce that this Saturday’s Midnight River Choir show at Pono Acres has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Rest assured, we’re determined to bring their incredible performance to Pono Acres as soon as possible!

Refunds will be processed by Friday, September 19th. If you don’t receive your refund or have any questions, please contact brian@ponoacres.com. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

The poster was inspired by the actual tour van Gabe and King Margo share…. affectionately named ERL (based on their random license plate). They put on a fantastic show. Really enjoyed how they seamlessly flowed back and forth from each of their catalogues. Gabe spent the night at the farm and we were able to take him for a horseback ride on the property that next morning. See below for pics.

We discovered Magnolia Boulevard from the Nicholas Jamerson song, “I Love Blue”. We loved Maggie’s voice and were impressed by the talent of the entire band. After delving deeper into their music, we knew they’d be a great addition to our spring line up.

Magnolia Boulevard has been gaining notoriety, both inside and outside, of their home state of Kentucky. They won the award for “Best Rock Band” at the Lexington Music Awards in 2018 and 2019. At Floydfest, one of the East Coast’s biggest music festivals, they took home first in the “On The Rise” band competition in 2018. Scroll down to the bottom to check out some of their videos.

Jake Merritt & The Best Available, a local act brimming with talent, will open the show.  Their southern eclectic sound has been described as a mixture of all the genres that grew out of the blues.  Check out their “Don’t Slow Down (Home Video)” and get ready for a night that’ll kick off summer right.

Show information:

• $40 per person

• All ages show:

• 8 - 16 years old - half price

• Under 8 or over 80 - free

• Preferred payment methods include Venmo (@Brian-Koonin), PayPal (@Bkoonin), and Zelle (brian.koonin@gmail.com)

• There are no physical tickets but the name and number in your party will be verified upon arrival

• Show will take place around or under a covered pavilion depending on the weather

• Schedule:

• Check in beginning at 6:30

• Come early to reserve a spot and enjoy the sights and sounds of the farm (seating is first come first served).

• Music begins at 7:30

• Other information:

• It’s Bring Your Own Everything - chairs, a cooler, food and whatever else you need to make yourself comfortable

• Dulce Lunas will have Mexican food available for purchase if you don’t want to bring your own food (cash and Venmo accepted):

• Tamales: Chicken, Pork, or Poblano and Cheese  

• Tacos: Ground Beef or Shredded Chicken  

• Chips and Salsa  

• Margaritas

• Shows are rain or shine, no refunds

• Dog policy:  If you plan to bring your dog, please refer to FAQ on this topic in the FAQ section

• Camping / glamping options available.  Email Brian@ponoacres.com  for more information.

• Uber can get you here, but getting a ride home can be hit or miss if you don’t pre-arrange a pick up. 

• Pono Acres shows are private events open to friends of the farm and fans of the musicians we host 

Jason’s fourth appearance turned into another great night of music. We can’t wait for him to come back again next year!

Check out this impressive list of Adam's songwriting credits