El Sancho and The Magmatics to perform at Gertrude’s Jazz Bar
Gertrude’s Jazz Bar on Alii Drive in downtown Kona gets invaded by two punk bands on Jan. 21. The show is free, and all ages are welcome.
Come check out the first punk show ever at this iconic Alii Drive spot! El Sancho keeps it fast, fun and loud with their spastic punk songs, drawing influence from bands like the Descendents, Agent Orange and Angry Samoans. El Sancho is finishing up their third album and recently joined the Supersuckers for three nights on their Hawaiian Islands tour. Jan. 21 marks The Magmatics’ first show but expect nothing less than awesomeness from this surf punk supergroup. The Magmatics features members of many Kona bands past and present, including Charlie Don’t Surf, Lip Service, The Tremors and El Sancho. Expect a mix of originals plus some classic punk covers.
Dinner reservations are recommended and can be made on Yelp or by calling (808) 327-JAZZ.
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Kona Choral Society celebrates Black History Month
In celebration of Black History Month, the Kona Choral Society presents the fifth annual “Guide My Feet: A Celebration of African-American Gospel and Spirituals.”
The concert takes place at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Kailua-Kona from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Feb. 17. The concert features soloists Binti Bailey and Dan Garrett, Conductor and KCS Artistic Director Susan McCreary Duprey, Collaborative Pianist Gloria Juan, Percussionist Sharon Cannon, and includes an audience sing-along.
A freewill offering will be taken to offset the costs of the performance. Find out more at konachoralsociety.org or contact konachoralsociety@gmail.com.
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‘Flash’ actor Ezra Miller avoids jail on trespassing charge
Ezra Miller has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors in which the “Flash” actor will avoid jail time.
Miller will plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge of trespassing into a southern Vermont home last spring. Miller is due in court Friday for a change of plea hearing. Court documents show Miller will receive a suspended jail sentence, be placed on probation for a year, and fined $500 plus a $192 surcharge.
By local and wire sources
