Pitstop: 1/22/16
Friday January 22
Toro Y Moi Live
BAMP Project presents Toro Y Moi performing live at The Republik. Opening to the scream of F1’s speeding around a racetrack, and maintain that intensity with booming guitar riffs and psychedelic effects throughout, the forthcoming album from Toro Y Moi is definitely making a statement. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $27.50 in advance, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Cash Cash Live
Electric Palms Hawaii presents Cash Cash performing live at The Republik. Mixing electro, pop, and dance, the Roseland, New Jersey-based group Cash Cash began with longtime friends Jean Paul Makhlouf (producer, vocals) and Samuel Frisch (producer, DJ). In 2007, a more solid lineup came together when Jean Paul’s brother Alex came on board (producer, keyboards). Show starts at 10 p.m. for those 18 and older. Tickets are $35/general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Teri Garrison Duo Live
Lola’s Grill and Pupu Bar features the Teri Garrison duo from 7 to 10 p.m. The group plays originals, pop, rock, blues and island contemporary. Admission is free. (479-6004)
Ramble Away
Join Raised by Wolves, The Infamous Bourbon Boys and host band Discord & Rye as they bid the beloved baritone of Ronnie Velveeta a fond farewell. The showcase takes place at 9 p.m. at Downbeat Lounge. Admission is $5 for those 21 and older.
Jesse Wagner, Bison Live
It’s an all-star ska show at Anna O’Brien’s with Jesse Wagner of The Aggrolites, Bison of Go Jimmy Go, Black Square and Junkie’s Runnin Dry. Selections by DJ Jet Boy. Show starts at 9 p.m. and a suggested donation of $5 will be taken at the door. (946-5190)
Live Reggae Music
Hawaiian Brians Crossroads hosts Most High, Mystikal Vibez, DJ Coop Dville, Rastar, Ras Biggs, Jimstahmon and Ras Breeze live. Cover is $10 for those 18 and older. (946-1343)
11th Hour Live
Kelley O’Niel’s presents 11th Hour, playing the best rock from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (347-1323)
Saturday January 23
Halsey Live
BAMP Project presents Halsey performing live at The Republik. Halsey: a better combination of lovable pop and provocative grunge could not have been better engineered in a lab. The alter ego of 19-year-old Ashley Frangipane was conceived from the “Halsey” stop on the L train to Brooklyn (and is an anagram of her first name) — appropriately so, having been born in New Jersey, but defined by the city of New York. Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $35 in advance, plus applicable fees, with an increase on the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Lyme Disease Benefit Concert
Ticked Off Music Fest presents a lyme disease benefit concert at Blaisdell Center. Performers include reggae star Mike Love, Les Stroud, Melissa Cox and Gregg Kirk. Proceeds go to Ticked Off Foundation. Tickets are $30. (tickedoffmusicfest.com)
Tioni and Wade Live
Lola’s Grill and Pupu Bar features Tioni and Wade from 7 to 10 p.m. The group plays pop, rock and island contemporary. Admission is free. (479-6004)
DJ Joe Bermudez Live
Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand presents DJ Joe Bermudez spinning live from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Check website for more information. (hulas.com)
Jesse Wagner and Bison Live
Pressure Down Sounds and Rudies Hi-Fi present Shantytown in Downbeat Lounge. Selecters play all-vinyl sets with the sounds of ska, rocksteady and dub reggae. Special guests are Jesse Wagner and Bison and guest selector Soon Come Super Power. Music starts at 9 p.m. and admission is free. (downbeatdiner.com)
Tuesday January 26
Blayne Asing Live
Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand hosts the Blayne Asing from 6 to 9 p.m. playing Top 40, pop, rock. From 9 p.m. to midnight, GJ and Dae Turney play Top 40, rock, pop and contemporary. (hulas.com)
Songwriter Invitational
Host James McCarthy curates Truetone Tuesdays Songwriter Invitational at Downbeat Lounge — an open call to unsigned, independent artists in the Honolulu area. Use this opportunity to showcase your music to an audience. Email your demo to info@downbeatdiner.com . Music starts at 8 p.m. and admission is free. (downbeatdiner.com)
Wednesday January 27
Duncan Kamanaka Live
Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand presents Duncan Kamanaka playing Top 40, pop, rock and Hawaiiain from 6 to 9 p.m. From 9 p.m. to midnight, expect Sunway playing Top 40, pop, rock and contemporary. (hulas.com)
Thursday January 28
Throwback to Give Back Fundraiser
Lola’s Grill and Pupu Bar hosts the Throwback to Give Back Fundraiser from 5 to 10 p.m. featuring Brickwood Galuteria and Mike Seda, as well as A Touch of Gold and Sam Solatorio and Harmony. A $20 donation is requested. (479-6004)
Post Malone Live
BAMP Project, UBEENJACKED and The Republik present Post Malone performing live at The Republik. Post Malone stirs hip-hop, R&B, and alternative into his own sonic “sauce” that’s both intoxicating and invigorating. Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $35 in advance, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Art + Flea: Moving Forward
Ward Warehouse is this month’s location for Art + Flea, which presents Moving Forward. The event features more than 60 local vendors that specialize in handmade, vintage, fashion, art, music and more. The event will be free and all ages, will feature local musicians and the debut of their new shopping spaced called the “Hide Out.” (artandflea.com)
Hollow Spheres Live
Join indie rock group Hollow Spheres as they share the stage with the murder ballads of Serpico & The Sinners in Downbeat Lounge. New on the scene are The Hollow Spheres, with their infectious blend of American/Britpop nostalgia and pop-nuanced rock. Formed only last summer, Serpico & The Sinners (former Prospectors) is a fresh band playing with intuition. Music starts at 9 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
