Pitstop: 7/24/15
Friday July 24
The Mayjah Rayjah 2015
Mayjah Rayjah is back again this summer with a weekend filled with reggae beats. July 24 features Common Kings, Rebel Souljahz, Spawnbrezzie, Sammy Johnson, Peni Dean, Kaipo Kapua, The Vitals and Culture Nation. July 25 features Tarrus Riley, Sons of Zion, Anuhea, Pieter T, The Jimmy Weeks Project, The L81Z, Backyard Shaka and Easy Vibes. (tmrmusicfestival.com)
Photay Live
The Safehouse, 9 p.m. show, $20/general admission, in advance, plus applicable fees, increase day of show. Photay is the solo musical endeavor of Evan Shornstein, a 21-year-old hailing from the lush and peaceful evergreen valley of Woodstock, NY. (bampproject.com)
Chicks With Pics
Female performers Angie Delight, Dirt Squirrels, Crimson Apple and Halcyon Continuum perform starting at 9 p.m. at Anna O’Brien’s. Cover is $6. (352-5273)
Old Time Revival
Downbeat Lounge hosts Old Time Revival, this time featuring Kawailoa Transfer Station, an acoustic band from Oahu’s North Shore. Foreseeable Futures and Discord & Rye also perform. Admission is $5 for those 21 and older. Music starts at 9 p.m. (downbeatdiner.com)
Saturday July 25
Late Night Alumni
The Republik, 9 p.m. show, $20/general admission, plus applicable fees, increase day of show. Finn Bjarnson stumbled upon Becky Jean Williams (sister to R. John Williams, the lead singer of Faded Paper Figures) in the summer of 2003. Finn had already been working in the studio with Ryan Raddon (aka Kaskade), and soon Finn, Ryan, and Becky formed Late Night Alumni. (bampproject.com)
Live Reggae Music
Bridges performs along with Mystikal Vibez, Da Kovarahz and Dras at Hawaiian Brians from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. July babies get in free, and all others 18 and older pay $5. (deltabetaomega@gmail.com)
Simplicity Live
Simplicity rocks Mo-Joe’s Sports Bar & Grill starting at 8 p.m. (234-6656)
The Smyths Live
The Smyths pay tribute to The Smiths from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Bar 35. Featuring Lana Saldania as mistress of ceremonies and DJs Nocturna and Rhombus spinning the best of 1980s music. Admission is $25 for those 21 and older. (djnocturnaandlana.com)
Mike Love Returns To Anna’s
Reggae music rising star Mike Love is joined by special guest Freedoms Progress for a spectacular return to Anna’s. Doors open at 9 p.m. and those 21 and older pay $10 at the door. (946-5190)
Secret Record Store
Downbeat Lounge hosts another installment of Secret Record Store, Honolulu’s coolest pop-up vinyl dealership. The fun runs from 4 to 8 p.m. and there’s no cover. (downbeatdiner.com)
Tuesday July 28
Jenny Lewis Live
The Republik, 8 p.m. show, $30/general, in advance, increase day of show, plus applicable fees. Jenny Lewis returns with her new album, The Voyager. The Los Angeles artist’s first solo LP since 2008’s Acid Tongue, The Voyager is Lewis’ most deeply personal, and her most musically robust. (bampproject.com
True Tone Tuesday
Downbeat Lounge hosts this singer/songwriter showcase featuring Hawaii’s top acoustic music makers. This week features a songwriters invitational starting at 9 p.m. This will be a bevy of original styles from emerging songwriters. Admission is free. (downbeatdiner.com)
Wednesday July 29
Wedding Workshop
The Wedding Café, 6-8 p.m., free. Free seminar for brides and grooms that focus on one aspect of wedding planning. This week features venues. (theweddingcafe.com)
Darts
Enjoy playing darts? Meet at Mo-Joe’s Sports Bar & Grill at 8 p.m. for a night of fun and join a league that fits your weekend schedule. (234-6656)
Punk Rock Wednesday
Belly of the Beast presents Punk Rock Wednesday at Downbeat Lounge. This week features ska punk band Pimbot, female-fronted power punk band the Even Odders, and ska punk rock band Smitz. Music starts at 9 p.m., and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Thursday July 30
The Space Kadets Live
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., no cover, 21 and older. The Space Kadets explore the solar sound system using a variety of instruments, electric and acoustic, combining loop technology and human creativity for a psychedelic experience. (downbeatdiner.com)
The Hollow Spheres Live
Downbeat Lounge presents Hollow Spheres starting at 9 p.m. After countless shows and multiple band lineup changes later, The Hollow Spheres found themselves included on Mountain Apple Records’ “Alternative HI” compilation album. After a brief hiatus, the band reformed as a four-piece group and haven’t looked back since. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Art + Flea: Local Moco
Ward Village hosts an evening of unique shopping experiences from 60 local vendors that specialize in art, home, fashion, music, food and more. Admission is $3 or $2 if you don an aloha shirt. The event runs from 5 to 10 p.m. (artandflea.com)
DJ Packo + Mos.Deth Live
The Republik hosts special guests DJ Packo and Mos.Deth, both extremely talented turntablists. Backed up by GLC residents PatRock, Cozy and Tittahbyte. The show starts at 10 p.m. Those 21 and older pay $5 and if you’re 18-20 cover is $10. (greenleafcheck.com)
We Fly High Fest
Prior to DJ Packo and Mos.Deth, hip-hop artist Prie takes the stage starting at 7 p.m. Throughout Prie’s music career independently he has managed to opened up for major acts acts such as: Nas, Big Sean, 2 Chainz, YG, Kid Ink, Childish Gambino, Earl Sweatshirt, Rae Sremmurd, Dead Prez, DMX, ASAP MOB, OG Maco, Murs, Grouch & Eligh, Dizzy Wright, Blu & Exile, and Trinidad James. With special guests: Creed Chameleon, DJ Jimmy Taco, Jim Hurdle, CNRBOY, Magu The Dog, Broke Mokes, Lazy Luciano, Cornelius, Rockemwell and Yung Matt. Tickets are $5 at the door. (jointherepublik.com)
