Pitstop: 3/24/17

Friday March 24

11th Hour Live
Kelley O’Niel’s presents 11th Hour live. Show starts at 9 p.m., with no cover. Ages 21 and up. (11th-hour-rock.com)

Hawaiian Express Records Tribute
808shows.com presents a celebration of 22 years of Hawaiian Express Records at Downbeat Lounge. On the performance docket is The 86 List, Grapefruit, Mistermeaner, Rats and more. The show starts at 8:30 p.m. with a $5 cover. Ages 21 and up. (808shows.com)

Saloon Pilots Live
Bluegrass group Saloon Pilots perform live at Haleiwa Joe’s in Kaneohe. The five-piece group features fiddler Lesley Kline, guitarist and mandolin virtuoso Kilin Reece, banjo player Paul Sato, drummer Mike Carroll and bassist Alex Morrison. Show starts at 8:30 p.m. with no cover. (facebook.com)

Saturday March 25

80s Pop Muzik: People Are People

The newest installment of 80s Pop Muzik parties on at Bar 35. The night is a special tribute to Depeche Mode and its latest album. Spinning are DJs Nocturna, Rhombus, KSM, Datmot and Cindy Kim, with mistress of ceremony Lana Saldania. The night runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a $5 cover. Ages 21 and up. (djnocturna.wordpress.com)

BLU Night by iichiko BLU
Iichiko BLU hosts a shochu-heavy BLU Night at The District Nightclub. Enjoy iichiko BLU shochu samples, light stick giveaways, games, prizes and much more. The night starts at 10:30 p.m. with no cover. (thedistrictnightclub.com)

Comedy BrewHa-Ha: Unscripted Community Comedy
Think Fast presents an evening of improv comedy at Jazz Minds Cafe. Performers from around the island will team up and perform some on-the-spot comedy. The night starts at 7:30 p.m. with a $10 cover. Ages 21 and up. (thinkfastimprov.com)

Graham Elwood Live
Second-degree yellow belt in karate-turned-comedian Graham Elwood performs live at WISP Restaurant + Lounge in Lotus Honolulu. You may have spotted him on The Late Late Show or The Sarah Silverman Program in the past. He’s finishing up a tour of the islands with this Oahu show. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8. Tickets are $25 at the door. (brownpapertickets.com)

Living Legends Live
BAMP Project presents a few Living Legends, reunited again, at The Republik. This collective of MCs and DJs from California, Japan and Europe are known for their down-to-earth vibes. Performing tonight will be The Grouch, Sunspot Jonz, Luckyiam, Eligh, Aesop, Scarub and Bicasso. Show starts at 9 p.m, and tickets are $29.50 general admission, in advance, plus applicable fees. (bampproject.com)

Ohana Cruz Nights
Aiea High School hosts the 30th annual Ohana Cruz Nights. The auto parts swap meet and show ‘n shine features hot rods, antiques and new automobiles. The day runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and admission is free. (autopartsswapmeet@twc.com)

Secret Record Store Pop-up
Secret Record Store sets up shop at Downbeat Lounge for one night only. Buy vinyl, have an afternoon cocktail and listen to selections from DJ Monkey, Johnjohn and more. The mobile pop-up shop is open from 2 to 8 p.m. with no cover. (secretrecordstore@gmail.com)

Soul Time in Hawaii Three-Year Anniversary
Monthly all-local record spin sesh Soul Time in Hawaii celebrates its third anniversary at Bevy. Expect a collaboration between DJ Muro and Aloha Got Soul, with additional performers Roger Bong, Oliver Twist and Hideki Yamamoto. The night runs from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., with no cover. (alohagotsoul.com)

The Original Hawaiian Style Band 25th Anniversary
Blue Note Hawaii presents The Original Hawaiian Style Band live. The “revolving band” featured a number of Hawaiian music notables during its heyday, including Bruddah Iz, Cyril Pahinui, Teresa Bright and more. A few of those legends reunite for this special 25th anniversary performance. Showtimes are 6:30 and 9 p.m., and tickets are $35-$15. (bluenotehawaii.com)

Sunday March 26

Taking Back Sunday
BAMP Project presents Taking Back Sunday performing live at The Republik. Taking Back Sunday is an American rock band from Long Island, New York, consisting of members Adam Lazzara, Eddie Reyes, John Nolan, Mark O’Connell, and Shaun Cooper. Louder Now was the band’s breakout mainstream album, notably because of the popularity of its lead single MakeDamnSure. Show starts at 8 p.m, and tickets are $38 general admission, in advance, plus applicable fees. (bampproject.com, jointherepublik.com)

Sandy Wexler’s Here Comes The Funny Tour
Netflix presents Sandy Wexler’s Here Comes The Funny Tour at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, featuring the likes of Adam Sandler, David Spade and Rob Schneider. Show starts at 7:30 p.m., and tickets are $52.50-$135, plus applicable fees. (ticketmaster.com, bampproject.com)

Tuesday March 28

The Rising Melody
Biku Shimabuku presents rising local artists Griff Jurgens, Josh Sharp and Zach Gray at Downbeat Lounge. The gents perform as part of The Rising Melody, a regular showcase of original local music. The show starts at 8 p.m. with no cover. Ages 21 and up. (downbeatdiner.com)


Thursday March 30

Blood Sweat & Tears Live
Blue Note Hawaii presents Blood Sweat & Tears live. Drummer and producer Bobby Colomby demonstrates that he can do more than nostalgic covers with this contemporary band. Showtimes are 6:30 and 9 p.m., and tickets are $55-$35. (bluenotehawaii.com)

The Hollow Spheres with Spooky Couch Live
Downbeat Lounge presents indie rock band The Hollow Spheres, with support from Spooky Couch. The band has already likened comparisons to greats like Kalapana and Country Comfort. The show starts at 10 p.m., with no cover. Ages 21 and up. (downbeatdiner.com)

 

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