Pitstop: 4/10/15

Friday April 10

Get on the Good Foot
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., no cover, 21 and older. Good Foot is a funk collective band who steps lively into a simmering cauldron of soul, afro beat and funk with driving bass and drums, dancing percussion, shimmering guitars and wailing horns, or in other words, Good Foot has all it requires to get your body shaking. (downbeatdiner.com)

Darsana Two-day Dance Mix
Eleven44, April 10-11, 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. music, $5/door. Two music-filled days of cutting edge dance music, with styles ranging from dubstep to afrobeat to future house. (eleven44hawaii.com)

Reggae Friday
Anna O’Brien’s, 9 p.m., $5/cover. Featuring Mystikal Vibez, plus Boom Bong featuring Rastar, Ras Biggs, Q Breeze, Marvin Roots and more. (946-5190)

Soul Patrol
Pinky’s Pupu Bar and Grill, 9 p.m. to midnight, no cover. Live rock, blues and soul music. (254-6255)

Dance Music Festival
Eleven44 Hawaii, April 10-11, 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. music, $5/cover, 21 and older. Eleven44, DJ Collective and EyeContact present two music-filled days of cutting edge dance music, with styles ranging from dubstep to afrobeat and future house. DJs from Oahu, Maui, the mainland and Europe. For those who want a laid back, chill vibe, check out the music in the Lizard Lounge. Prefer to work up a sweat? Then head to the club. (eleven44hawaii.com)

Saturday April 11

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Live
The Republik, 8 p.m. show, $35/in advance, increase day of show, plus applicable fees. New Orleans native Trombone Shorty began his career as a bandleader at the young age of six, toured internationally at age 12, and spent his teens playing with various brass bands throughout New Orleans and touring worldwide with Lenny Kravitz. He fronts Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, a funk/rock/jazz/hip-hop band. (bampproject.com)

Fourth Annual Goth Prom
Nextdoor, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5/before 10 p.m., $10/after 10 p.m. An evening of promenade, adorned in black and crimson colors, dark corsages and boutonnieres. Four couples have been nominated to run for the title of Bat King and Bat Queen. (djnocturna.com)

Mike Love Duo Live
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., no cover, 21 and older. Nationally acclaimed reggae-soul artist, Mike Love Duo plays live on stage in Downbeat Lounge. Come experience what Jack Johnson declared “one of the most talented musicians I’ve ever played with.” (downbeatdiner.com)

For Peace Band
Hawaiian Brians, 9 p.m., $5/cover, 18 and older. For Peace Band from Guam is joined by The Ionz and Rudie’s Hi-Fi. (hawaiianbrians.com)

Cancer Isn’t Funny Comedy Show
Anna O’Brien’s, 6-8 p.m., donations accepted. Comedy show: Cancer isn’t funny. From 9 p.m. to midnight listen to the tunes of David Brewer and Rebecca Lomnicky (tickets are $7/advance, $10/door). (946-5190)

Unplugged With Soul Patrol
Morning Brew Cafe, 5-7 p.m., free. Unplugged features the best of rock, blues and soul music. (262-7770)

Sunday April 12

Flux Pavilion
The Republik, 9 p.m. show, $30/in advance, increase day of show, plus applicable fees. With the ability to sing and play a large variety of instruments it’s obvious that music comes naturally to Flux Pavilion aka Joshua Steele. (bampproject.com)

Sweet Reggae Sunday
Anna O’Brien’s, 8 p.m., $3/single, $5/couples. Live music featuring Freshly Brewed and DJ LukeD. (946-5190)

Tuesday April 14

Andy Seven Pairs Live
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., free, 21 and older. Andy Seven Pairs is joined by James McCarthy. (downbeatdiner.com)

Aaron Pennington Live
Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand, 6 p.m. to midnight, free. Blaine Asing 6-9 p.m., Aaron Pennington 9 p.m. to midnight. (hulas.com)

Buffalo Night Listening Room
Anna O’Brien’s, 8 p.m., no cover. Check out music from Buffalo Records and help choose the bands you want them to bring to Oahu. Plus Fuji’s Funhouse Game Night. (946-5190)

Wednesday April 15

Jack White Live
Blaisdell Arena, 8 p.m. show, $29.50, $39.50, $55. Jack White is an American musician, producer, and occasional actor. He is most well known as the frontman of the band The White Stripes, though he has been in several bands and collaborated with various artists. (1-800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com)

Rebelution Live
The Republik, April 15-16, 8 p.m. show, $29.50/in advance, increase day of show, plus applicable fees. Rebelution is a rock, world and reggae band formed in Santa Barbara, California. Current members of Rebelution are Eric Rachmany, Rory Carey, Wesley Finley, Marley D Williams, and Khris Royal. (bampproject.com)

Do It Till You’re Satisfied
Jazz Minds, 6 p.m. to midnight, $7, 21 and older. Featuring revolving DJs G-Spot, James Cole, Sniper Wells and more. Disco music is funk with a bow tie. (djnocturnaandlana.com)

Freak-Folk Show
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., $5/cover, 21 and older. Freak-Folk Show presents Jumping Mouse, Lucie & The Perfect Wave, and Butter Side Down. Freak-Folk is a notoriously elusive genre to define – artists as diverse as the Brooklyn avant-folk ensemble Grizzly Bear, the whimsically dark Devendra Barnhart, Baltimore noise-rock band Animal Collective, and even the eccentric balladeer Sufijan Stevens have been described by this genre. (downbeatdiner.com)

Comedy U
Anna O’Brien’s, 8:30 p.m., $7/general, $5/student or military. Comedy night at Anna’s. (946-5190)

Thursday April 16

Tavana Live
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., no cover, all ages. Tavana’s blend of singer/songwriter, acoustic-blues-rock-roots music has been captivating audiences throughout the Hawaiian island chain and east to the mainland. (downbeatdiner.com)

Thumpin Thursday
Anna O’Brien’s, 9 p.m., no cover. College night EDM with DJ Darin Bass. (946-5190)

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