Pitstop: 11/24/17
Friday November 24
Royal Hawaiian Band
Royal Hawaiian Band performs at noon at Iolani Palace; and 6:30 p.m. as part of the Kalihi Christmas parade. (rhb-music.com)
John Cruz Live
John Cruz performs at Lola’s Grill and Pupu Bar. Doors open at 8 p.m. Cover is $10. (lolashawaii.com)
Mantra Sound Rock
Mantra Sound Rock with Hawaii School of Meditation takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. at Impact Hub Honolulu. All are welcome to enjoy this night of music, mantras and community. (impacthubhnl.com)
Saturday November 25
Tom Petty Tribute Concert
Some of the best musicians in Hawaii have gathered to form the Highway Companions in a tribute concert to celebrate the music of Tom Petty at 8:30 p.m. at Hawaiian Brian’s. Aritists include Keith Fraser, Mark Caldeira, Zanuck Lindsey, Dennis McClees, Konrad Kendrick, Joerg Alfter, Sunway and special guest Johnny Helm. Tickets are $15 presale or $20 at the door. (eventbrite.com)
Royal Hawaiian Band
Royal Hawaiian Band performs at 10 a.m. as part of the Hawaii Kai holiday parade. (rhb-music.com)
Small Business Saturday
Honolulu’s coolest pop-up vinyl dealership — Secret Record Store — sets up shop in Downbeat Lounge. Buy vinyl, have an afternoon cocktail and listen to selections by DJs Monkey, JohnJohn and more. Event runs from 3 to 8 p.m., and admission is free. (secretrecordstore@gmail.com)
Reggae Revive
Pressure Down Sounds and Rudies Hi-Fi present Reggae Revive, an all-vinyl reggae event with guest selector Zion Coptic Sound. Event starts at 9 p.m., and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Sunday November 26
Thompson Square Live
BAMP Project & KHCM 97.5 bring back Thompson Square performing live at The Republik. The duo of Keifer and Shawna Thompson are a force to be reckoned with in the modern day country music landscape. Show starts at 8 p.m., and tickets are $35 general admission, plus applicable fees, with a $5 increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Royal Hawaiian Band
Royal Hawaiian Band performs at 2 p.m. at Kapiolani Park Bandstand. (rhb-music.com)
Monday November 27
Open Mic Night
The Grind Entertainment presents an open mic night from 8 to 10 p.m. at Downbeat Lounge. Sign up by email or at 7:30 p.m. that night. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (tgehawaii@gmail.com)
Tuesday November 28
Spirit Artis + Lucie Lynch Live
Biku Shimabuku presents The Rising Melody in Downbeat Lounge with live original sets by singer-songwriters Spirit Artis, Lucie Lynch and Mark Bellemares. Show starts at 8 p.m., and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Wednesday November 29
Live Punk Rock
Downbeat Lounge presents live performances by local punk, hardcore and metal bands starting at 9 p.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Thursday November 30
Pepper Live
BAMP Project presents Pepper performing live at Surfer the Bar within the Turtle Bay Resort. For Pepper paying homage to their roots is essential over a decade into their celebrated career. The Southern California trio, who formed in 1997 and moved to the mainland from the three musicians’ hometown of Kailua-Kona in 1999. Show starts at 8 p.m., and tickets are $40 general admission in advance, plus applicable fees, with a $5 increase on the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
