FRIDAY
KAILUA-KONA
Bula Akamu and Mati Laino
Rays on the Bay/6:30-9:30 PM
Bula Akamu and Mati Laino take the stage
More info: Sheraton.com/dining/rays-on-the-bay-kona/
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Johnny Shot Band
Laverne’s Sports Bar/6:30-10 PM
This band offers an electrifying mix of high-energy rock & roll, R&B and popular dance music.
More info: johnnyshot.com
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George Wit
Huggo’s on the Rocks/3-5 PM
Kona’s George Wit performs at this ocean side venue.
More info: 329-1493
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Kimberly June
Huggo’s On the Rocks/6-8 PM
Kimberly June, a singer-songwriter and guitarist, performs. This performance features dancing by Hula Joy.
More info: 329-1493
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Girls Nite Out
Huggo’s on the Rocks/8:30-11 PM
Girls Nite Out takes the stage.
More info: 329-1493
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Ponchoman Kuanoni
Daylight Mind Coffee Co./9 AM-noon
Enjoy the ukulele melodies of Ponchoman Kuanoni while looking out over Kailua Bay.
More info: 990-4589
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Bosco: The Amazing One Man Band
Kona Inn Shopping Village/7-9 PM
Come check out the Bosco: The Amazing One Man Band in Kailua Village.
More info: 322-6604
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Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr.
Aloha Theatre/7:30 PM
This Aloha Performing Arts Company production is based on the 1967 film. Tickets: $15 for adults; $12 for senior/young adult; and $5 for keiki.
More info: 322-9924
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SOUTH KOHALA
Pau Hana pickers
Blue Dragon Restaurant/6:30-10 PM
This local quartet plays a blend of bluegrass and folk music.
More info: info@bluedragonhawaii.com
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Island Music Night Concert
Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel/7 PM
Concert features some of Hawaii favorite songwriters including Nathan Aweau, John Cruz, Henry Kapono, Kimi, Kainani Kahaunaele and John Keawe. Cost is $25 advance/$30 at the door.
More info: www.hawaiisongwritingfestival.com
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Sean Robbins
Brown’s Beach House/6-9 PM
Sean Robbins, a slack key guitarist and falsetto rising star, takes the stage to share his haku mele compositions.
More info: 887-7368
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Ken Lara
Luana Lounge/7-9 PM
Ken Lara performs guitar as the sun goes down at this South Kohala lounge.
More info: 885-2000
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CJ Conklin
Lava Lava Beach Club/2:15-4:15 PM
CJ Conklin performs at this South Kohala venue.
More info: 769-5282
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Ninodem with hula
Lava Lava Beach Club/5-7 PM
Enjoy the sounds of Ninodem featuring hula.
More info: 769-5282
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LT Smooth
Lava Lava Beach Club/7:30-9:30 PM
LT Smooth performs.
More info: 769-5282
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Lee Stewart
The Paniolo Country Inn/5-8 PM
Jazz pianist and vocalist Lee Stewart will take the stage for a weekly performance at the Waimea Inn.
More info: 885-4377
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Keiki hula
Kings’ Shops/6-7 PM
Keiki (children) take center stage at Kings’ Shop’ for a free hula performance.
More info: 886-8811
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Pomai Brown
Kaunaoa Bar & Grill/5:30-8:30 PM
Hawaiian slack key guitarist Pomai Brown takes the stage with hula by Kauiki from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
More info: 882-5810
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SATURDAY
KAILUA-KONA
King Kamehameha Celebration Parade and Free Concert
Kailua Village (various venues)/Parade at 9 AM/Hoolauea follows
The King Kamehameha Celebration Parade gets underway at 9 a.m. A hoolaulea will begin around noon featuring arts, crafts and food, as well as free live entertainment by Nathan Aweau, Lito Arkangel and Komakakino.
More info: www.konaparade.org
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Small Kine Action
Bongo Ben’s Cafe/6:30-9:30 PM
Enjoy the island groove of Small Kine Action at this Alii Drive venue.
More info: 329-9203
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Robbie Calvo
Huggo’s On the Rocks/3-5 PM
Robbie Calvo performs.
More info: 329-1493
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Kevin Teves and Hula Joy
Huggo’s on the Rocks/6-8 PM
Kevin Teves performs. Featuring Hula Joy.
More info: 329-1493
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Rupert Tripp
Rays on the Bay/6:30-9:30 PM
Enjoy Rupert Tripp with Big Island-inspired entertainment.
More info: Sheraton.com/dining/rays-on-the-bay-kona/
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Bosco: The Amazing One Man Band
Kona Inn Shopping Village/7-9 PM
Check out the Bosco: The Amazing One Man Band in Kailua Village.
More info: 322-6604
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Lee Stewart
Amici’s Italian Restaurant/5-8 PM
Jazz pianist and vocalist Lee Stewart takes the stage.
More info: 322-9582
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Johnny Shot Band
Huggo’s On the Rocks/8:30-11 PM
This band offers an electrifying mix of high-energy rock & roll, R&B and popular dance music.
More info: 329-1493
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Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr.
Aloha Theatre/7:30 PM
This Aloha Performing Arts Company production is based on the 1967 film. Tickets: $15 for adults; $12 for senior/young adult; and $5 for keiki.
More info: 322-9924
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SOUTH KOHALA
Hit Makers Concert
Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel/7 PM
Concert features Brett James, “Big” Al Anderson, Gary Burr, Georgia Middleman, Richard Harris, Glenn Phillips, Adam Zelkind, and Jason Blume. Cost is $25 advance/$30 at the door.
More info: www.hawaiisongwritingfestival.com
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Walter Ward
Kaunaoa Bar & Grill/5:30-8:30 PM
Guitarist Walter Ward performs at Kaunaoa Bar & Grill with hula by Tani from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
More info: 882-5810
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Logan Martin
Lava Lava Beach Club/2:15-4:15 PM
Logan Martin performs fronting Anaehoomalu Bay.
More info: 769-5282
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Terry Secor
Lava Lava Beach Club/2:15-4:15 PM
Enjoy a performance by Terry Secor featuring Hula Miki.
More info: 769-5282
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Dam Str8
Blue Dragon Restaurant/6:30-10 PM
Dam Str8 plays contemporary Hawaiian to pop, classic rock and originals, to smooth harmonies and smoking guitars.
More info: info@bluedragonhawaii.com
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Sean Robbins
Brown’s Beach House/6-9 PM
Sean Robbins, a slack key guitarist and falsetto rising star, takes the stage to share his haku mele compositions.
More info: 887-7368
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RJ
Luana Lounge/6-8 PM
RJ performs at this South Kohala lounge.
More info: 885-2000
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Waimea Community Chorus presents ‘Singin’ in the Rainbow’
Kahilu Theatre/7 PM
The 60-voice chorus, directed by Barbara Kopra, will present a colorful collage of songs to ring in the spring. Tickets: Adults $18; seniors/students $15; keiki $10 at kahilutheatre.org or Kahilu Theatre box office.
More info: waimeacommunitytheatre.org/chorus.html
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HAMAKUA
Dave Mason
Honokaa People’s Theatre/7 PM
Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam World Tour plays at Honokaa People’s Theatre. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets at lazarbear.com.
More info: www.lazarbear.com
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SUNDAY
KAILUA-KONA
CJ Conklin
Huggo’s on the Rocks/3-6 PM
CJ Conklin performs fronting Kailua Bay.
More info: 329-1493
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Full Circle
Huggo’s on the Rocks/6:30-10 PM
Full Circle takes the stage.
More info: 329-1493
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Konabob and Eke
Daylight Mind Coffee Co./6-8 PM
Konabob and Eke perform for an audience overlooking Kailua Bay in downtown Kailua-Kona.
More info: 345-2627
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Kuahiwis
Rays on the Bay/6:30-9:30 PM
Hawaiian trio from Hilo Kuahiwis takes the stage at this Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa at Keauhou Bay venue.
More info: Sheraton.com/dining/rays-on-the-bay-kona/
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Greg Shirley Duo
Honu’s on the Beach Restaurant/5:30-8:30 PM
Live music with the Greg Shirley Duo Sunday through Thursday nights overlooking Kamakahonu Bay.
More info: 331-6388
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Ponchoman Kuanoni
Splashers/6-9 PM
Enjoy the ukulele melodies of Ponchoman Kuanoni in downtown Kailua-Kona.
More info: 990-4589
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Sean Wilkinson
Don’s Mai Tai Bar at Royal Kona Resort/5-7 PM
Sean Wilkinson brings his smooth, easy listening jazz sounds. Free admission. =N:E==N:E=||n_2436v2=N:E=||n_2437v2n_1102v1
More info: 930-3286
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Robbie Calvo
Kona Brewing Co./5-8 PM
Robbie Calvo takes the stage at Kona Brewing Co. in Kailua-Kona.
More info: Konabrewingco.com
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Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr.
Aloha Theatre/2:30 PM matinee
This Aloha Performing Arts Company production is based on the 1967 film. Tickets: $15 for adults; $12 for senior/young adult; and $5 for keiki.
More info: 322-9924
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SOUTH KOHALA
Waimea Community Chorus presents ‘Singin’ in the Rainbow’
Kahilu Theatre/3 PM
The 60-voice chorus, directed by Barbara Kopra, will present a colorful collage of songs to ring in the spring. Tickets: Adults $18; seniors/students $15; keiki $10 at kahilutheatre.org or Kahilu Theatre box office.
More info: waimeacommunitytheatre.org/chorus.html
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Gary Washburn
Blue Dragon Restaurant/6-6:45 PM
Gary Washburn takes the stage.
More info: info@bluedragonhawaii.com
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Olliephonic Horns Big Band
Blue Dragon Restaurant/7-9 PM
Created by famed LA studio musician Ollie Mitchell, The Olliephonic Horns is “The Big Island’s Little Big Band.” This 13-piece group performs the great tunes from the swing era, plus jazz favorites and original compositions. $10 entertainment fee.
More info: info@bluedragonhawaii.com
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George Wit
Lava Lava Beach Club/2:15-4:15 PM
George Wit takes the stage at this venue overlooking Anaehoomalu Bay.
More info: 769-5282
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RJ
Luana Lounge/6-8 PM
RJ performs at this South Kohala lounge.
More info: 885-2000
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Neil Barnett and Matthew Brown from Johnny Shot Band play
Hilton Malolo Lounge/8-11 PM
This Johnny Shot Band duo plays at this South Kohala venue.
More info: johnnyshot.com
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Eddie Heaukulani
Kaunaoa Bar & Grill/5:30-8:30 PM
Eddie Heaukulani performs. Featuring hula by Hauoli.
More info: 882-5810
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MONDAY
KAILUA-KONA
Kimberly June
Humpy’s Big Island Alehouse/8-11 PM
Kimberly June takes the stage.
More info: 324-2337
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Greg Shirley Duo
Honu’s on the Beach Restaurant/5:30-8:30 PM
Live music with the Greg Shirley Duo Sunday through Thursday nights overlooking Kamakahonu Bay.
More info: 331-6388
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Melehuane and Keikilani Lindsey
Huggo’s On the Rocks/6-10 PM
With hula by the keiki (children) overlooking Kailua Bay.
More info: 329-1493
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Matthew Brown from Johnny Shot Band plays solo
Splasher’s Grill/3-6PM
Matthew Brown from Johnny Shot Band plays solo at this Kailua Village venue.
More info: johnnyshot.com
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Neil Barnett from Johnny Shot Band plays solo
Splasher’s Grill/6-9 PM
Neil Barnett from Johnny Shot Band plays solo at this Kailua Village venue.
More info: johnnyshot.com
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George Wit
Rays on the Bay/6:30-9:30 PM
Join George Wit for a reggae duo at this Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa at Keauhou Bay venue.
More info: Sheraton.com/dining/rays-on-the-bay-kona/
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SOUTH KOHALA
Kevin Teves with hula
Lava Lava Beach Club/5-9:30 PM
Hawaiian singer-songwriter and guitarist Kevin Teves performs. Featuring hula.
More info: 769-5282
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Pomai Brown
Kaunaoa Bar & Grill/5:30-8:30 PM
Hawaiian slack key guitarist Pomai Brown takes the stage with hula by Kauiki from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
More info: 882-5810
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Brandon Nakano
Brown’s Beach House/6-9 PM
Enjoy Hawaiian music by Brandon Nakano.
More info: 887-7368
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Nino
Luana Lounge/6-8 PM
Nino performs at this South Kohala lounge.
More info: 885-2000
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TUESDAY
KAILUA-KONA
Paani Pila
Rays on the Bay/6:30-9:30 PM
Enjoy Hawaiian/contemporary music by trio Paani Pila at this Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa at Keauhou Bay venue.
More info: Sheraton.com/dining/rays-on-the-bay-kona/
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Kevin Teves with hula
Huggo’s On the Rocks/5-9 PM
Hawaiian singer-songwriter and guitarist Kevin Teves performs with hula by Hula Ianeki.
More info: 329-1493
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Greg Shirley Duo
Honu’s on the Beach Restaurant/5:30-8:30 PM
Come down and enjoy live music with the Greg Shirley Duo Sunday through Thursday nights overlooking Kamakahonu Bay.
More info: 331-6388
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Halau Na Kupuna o Kona Alii
Kona Coast Shopping Center/ 10:30 AM-noon
Enjoy a free hula performance by Halau Na Kupuna o Kona Alii.
More info: krystal@colliershawaii.com
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SOUTH KOHALA
John Keawe
Kings’ Shops/7-8:45 PM
Grammy and multiple Na Hoku Hanohano award-winning slack key guitarist, composer and recording artist John Keawe takes the stage.
More info: 886-8811
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Pomai Nephi Brown
Lava Lava Beach Club/5-9:30 PM
Hawaiian slack key guitarist Pomai Brown takes the stage with hula.
More info: 769-5282
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Marcus Wong Yuen
Kaunaoa Bar & Grill/5:30-8:30 PM
Marcus Wong Yuen takes the stage at Kaunaoa Bar & Grill. Featuring hula by Hauoli from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
More info: 882-5810
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Brandon Nakano
Brown’s Beach House/6-9 PM
Enjoy Hawaiian music by Brandon Nakano.
More info: 887-7368
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Nino
Luana Lounge/6-8 PM
Nino performs at this South Kohala lounge.
More info: 885-2000
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WEDNESDAY
KAILUA-KONA
Greg Shirley Duo
Honu’s on the Beach Restaurant/5:30-8:30 PM
Come down and enjoy live music with the Greg Shirley Duo.
More info: 331-6388
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Lee Stewart
Amici’s Italian Restaurant/5-8 PM
Jazz pianist and vocalist Lee Stewart will take the stage for a twice-weekly performance at Amici’s in Kailua-Kona.
More info: 322-9582
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Brian Vasquez
Huggo’s on the Rocks/6-10 PM
Brian Vasquez performs the ukulele. Featuring Hula Joy.
More info: 329-1493
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Solomon Choo
Kona Sunset Farmers Market/2:30-5:30 PM
Talented Solomon Choo on vocals, drums, and harmonica at the weekly market held in the parking lot of the Kona Kmart off Kamakaeha Avenue.
More info: Zarine 895-8665
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LT Smooth
Rays on the Bay/6:30-9:30 PM
Enjoy LT Smooth at this Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa at Keauhou Bay venue.
More info: Sheraton.com/dining/rays-on-the-bay-kona/
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SOUTH KOHALA
Pomai Brown
Kaunaoa Bar & Grill/5:30-8:30 PM
Hawaiian slack key guitarist Pomai Brown takes the stage at Kaunaoa Bar & Grill overlooking the Kohala Coast with hula by Kauiki from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
More info: 882-5810
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Kahualanui — The kings’ of Hawaiian swing
Kings’ Shops/7-8:45 PM
Groove to the best of Hawaiian swing music by this Grammy-nominated group.
More info: 886-8811
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Brandon Nakano
Brown’s Beach House/6-9 PM
Enjoy Hawaiian music by Brandon Nakano. More info: 887-7368
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Nino
Luana Lounge/6-8 PM
Nino performs at this South Kohala lounge.
More info: 885-2000
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Logan Martin
Lava Lava Beach Club/5-9:30 PM
Logan Martin performs.
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More info: 769-5282
Neil Barnett from Johnny Shot Band plays solo
Mauna Lani/8-11 PM
Neil Barnett plays solo at this venue.
More info: johnnyshot.com
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THURSDAY
KAILUA-KONA
Greg Shirley Duo
Honu’s on the Beach Restaurant/5:30-8:30 PM
Come down and enjoy live music with the Greg Shirley Duo.
More info: 331-6388
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Brian Piikea Vasquez
Huggo’s on the Rocks/5-10 PM
Check out Brian Piikea Vasquez rockin’ da uke. Featuring Hula Pua.
More info: 329-1493
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Pomai Serenaders
Rays on the Bay/6:30-9:30 PM
Enjoy music by Hawaiian trio Pomai Serenaders at this Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay venue.
More info: Sheraton.com/dining/rays-on-the-bay-kona/
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Small Kine Action
Bongo Ben’s Cafe/6:30-9:30 PM
Enjoy the grooves of Small Kine Action.
More info: 329-9203
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Neil Barnett from Johnny Shot Band plays solo
Splasher’s Grill/3-6PM
Neil Barnett from Johnny Shot Band plays solo at this Kailua Village venue.
More info: johnnyshot.com
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Henry Kapono
Don’s Mai Tai Bar/5-7 PM
Henry Kapono takes the stage at this Royal Kona Resort venue fronting Kailua Bay.
More info: 930-3286
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Dance Hawaii’s Hot Salsa Nights
Dance Hawaii Ballroom & Island Salsa Club/9-11PM
Salsa Nights are held every Thursday. Cost is $5 per person
More info: 334-0224
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SOUTH KOHALA
Matthew Brown from Johnny Shot Band plays solo
Banjy’s Paradise Bar & Grille/6-9 PM
Matthew Brown from Johnny Shot Band plays solo.
More info: johnnyshot.com
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Donny B
Blue Dragon Restaurant/6-9:30 PM
This is a local boy with a guitar, a voice and a heart for music. He plays a soulful variety of country and contemporary Hawaian music.
More info: info@bluedragonhawaii.com
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Uncle Uke
Kings’ Shops/7-8:45 PM
Listen to the beautiful sounds by Robert Yates, local musician and author.
More info: 886-8811
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Ken Lara
Kaunaoa Bar & Grill/5:30-8:30 PM
Ken Lara performs guitar with hula by Kawai from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
More info: 882-5810
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Brandon Nakano
Brown’s Beach House/6-9 PM
Enjoy Hawaiian music by Brandon Nakano
More info: 887-7368
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Tom M.
Luana Lounge/6-8 PM
Tom M. performs at this Kohala lounge.
More info: 885-2000
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Kevin Teves with hula
Lava Lava Beach Club/5-9:30 PM
Hawaiian singer-songwriter and guitarist Kevin Teves performs. Featuring hula.
More info: 769-5282
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