Pitstop: 3/3/17
Friday March 3
11th Hour Live
Kelley O’Neils presents 11th Hour performing live at 311 Lewers St. Show starts 9 p.m., with no cover. Ages 21 and up only. (11th-hour-rock.com)
Good Foot Live
Good Foot performs live at Downbeat Lounge. The soul group helps kick off First Friday celebrations with their signature cauldron of soul, afro beat and funk. The show starts at 9 p.m. with no cover. Ages 21 and up. (goodfoothawaii.com)
Dumbfoundead Live
Got Rice Show and BAMP Project presents Dumbfoundead performing live at The Republik. Hailing from the battle grounds, Jonathan Park (a.k.a. Dumbfoundead) in less than a decade has built a legendary history in the LA hip-hop scene. Show starts at 8 p.m., and tickets are $25 general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Saturday March 4
Paul Oakenfold Live
Electric Palms Hawaii Legacy Series presents Paul Oakenfold performing live at The Republik. Paul Oakenfold is the UK’s number one DJ. This simple statement, however, doesn’t even begin to properly acknowledge Oakenfold’s stellar contribution to our musical landscape. His signature can be seen in everything from the early rise of hip-hop and the re-invention of British dance culture to the Balearic explosion and the birth of ‘Madchester’. Show starts at 10 p.m., and tickets are $25 final general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Man Meets Bear Live
Man Meets Bear performs live at Downbeat Lounge. No, the name isn’t literal — the Toronto artist specializes in experimental ambient nature-core. Show starts at 6 p.m. with no cover. Ages 21 and up. (downbeatdiner.com)
Saloon Pilots Live
Bluegrass group Saloon Pilots perform live at Downbeat Lounge. 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 9 p.m. with no cover. Ages 21 and up. (downbeatdiner.com)
Tuesday March 7
The Rising Melody
Biku Shimabuku presents rising local artists Amanda Frazier and Jasmine Yoshikawa at Downbeat Lounge. The two ladies 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)
Wednesday March 8
Eddie Izzard: Force Majeure World Tour
British comedian Eddie Izzard brings his act to Hawaii via Hawaii Theatre. You might recognize this funny man from his acting roles in Hannibal, Powers, United States of Tara or Ocean’s Twelve and Ocean’s Thirteen. The night starts at 8 p.m., and tickets are $67-$52. (hawaiitheatre.com)
Kaleidoscope Live
DJ Jet Boy presents Kaleidoscope performing live at Downbeat Lounge. Honolulu’s longest-running indie rock show is joined by Half Step Down and Victor Artis, with selections by guest DJ Monkey. Show starts at 9 p.m. with no cover. Ages 21 and up. (downbeatdiner.com)
Mango Season Duo Live
Mango Season Duo performs live at Lulu’s Surf Club. The group specializes in “sun-kissed island jazz.” Show starts at 6 p.m., with no cover. (mangoseasonmusic.com)
Sex Trivia
Planned Parenthood presents an evening of Sex Trivia at Downbeat Lounge. The top three smartest teams win prizes. Bring a donation of an unopened box of sanitary napkins, tampons or diapers. The contest starts at 6 p.m. with a $5 cover. Ages 21 and up. (downbeatdiner.com)
Saloon Pilots Live
Bluegrass group Saloon Pilots perform live at Hard Rock Cafe 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. (hardrock.com/honolulu)
Thursday March 9
Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals
BAMP Project presents Anderson .Paak and four-man bandThe Free Nationals performing live at The Republik. Anderson .Paak is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, drummer and record producer from Oxnard, California. Show starts at 8 p.m., and tickets are $35 in advance, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com0
Lucie & The Perfect Wave Live
Lucie & The Perfect Wave performs at Downbeat Lounge. The group specializes in a fusion of slack key and electric guitar with powerful vocals. The show starts at 9 p.m. with no cover. Ages 21 and up. (downbeatdiner.com)
