Pitstop: 4/1/16
Friday April 1
Tribal War Events
Tribal War Events is back and puts on a professional kickboxing, front and center at FilCom Center in Waipahu. The main event match will be a “bangers delight” as Ben “The King” Santiago takes on heavy-hitter Jesse Lindley. This bout is guaranteed to be a knockdown, drag-out contest. Also slated is a professional MMA co-main event that features talented up-and-comer Ryan Mondala and Bronson Mohika. Tickets are $27.37-$159.24. Event runs from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. (eventbrite.com)
Secret Record Store
Honolulu’s coolest pop-up vinyl dealership, Secret Record Store, sets up shop at Barrio Vintage. Buy vinyl from the crates, get a new outfit for a night out, and listen to selections by DJ Monkey, JohnJohn and more. Event runs from 6 to 10 p.m. and admission is free. (secretrecordstore@gmail.com)
Club Underground
Downbeat Lounge presents Club Underground, a mixed bag of underground live bands and dance rock DJs including Ross Jackson, Davey Shindig and more. (Dunes also plays.) Show starts at 9 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Saturday April 2
Pegboard Nerds Live
Electric Palms presents Pegboard Nerds performing live at The Republik. Electronic powerhouse duo Pegboard Nerds concocted exuberant future bass fit for dancefloors, bright anime, or kinetic video games (a major influence on their visual aesthetic). Show starts at 10 p.m. and tickets are $30 general admission, plus applicable fees. (bampproject.com)
Big Jayson Medeiros Live
The Grind Entertainment is proud to have Big Jayson Medeiros (reggae) perform at Downbeat Lounge, along with Dustin Pacleb (pop), In Real Life (soul/rock) and The Chronies (psychedelic surf rock). Music starts at 8:30 p.m. and admission is $6 at the door or $3 presale for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com, holdmyticket.com/event/234447)
Amateur Boxing Matches
Amateur boxing matches take place at Palolo District Park Gym starting at 6:30 p.m. Japan’s Kohei Ishiga will face off against Maui’s Kawai Duldulao-Kahoohanohano. Also fighting are multiple world pro boxing champ Eileen “The Hawaiian Mongoose” Olszewski. About 20 bouts are scheduled and admission is $15. (bkawano@aol.com)
Sunday April 3
Autocross Season Opens
Aloha Stadium hosts autocross. Want to test your driving skills with your own car? Try solo competitive driving at the Hawaii region Sports Car Club of America event. There are more than 30 classes for male and female drivers. Visit SCCA online for more information, pricing and to register. (sccahawaii.org)
Rebel Souljahz Live
BAMP Project presents Rebel Souljahz performing live at The Republik. Rebel Souljaz are four close friends born and raised in Waipahu, Hawaii, who embraced their love of music and singing from their early high school campus days to forming the reggae group we know today as Rebel Souljaz. Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $25 in advance, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Monday April 4
FreeSound Band Live
Hard Rock Café hosts the blues/rock tunes of FreeSound band from 9 to 11 p.m. Admission is free. (396-8410)
Auto Lunch Bunch
Auto Lunch Bunch will be at Waikiki Yacht Club at noon. This installment features Servco’s finest — the hydrogen-powered four-door Toyota Mirai, 2016 56-mpg Prius, and the lighter and faster Chevy Camaro. Cost is $18 and includes meal, tax and tip. (225-2965, edracers@aol.com)
Wednesday April 6
Katchafire Live
Hawaii’s Finest, Coors Light and Island 98.5 present Katchafire performing live at The Republik. Hailing from the mighty H-Town (Hamilton), Aoteoroa (New Zealand), Katchafire has become a global roots reggae phenomenon. The all-Maori reggae band bring their pure classic sound to music lovers worldwide, delivering one of the most authentic reggae shows around today. Special guest is lead singer and legendary voice of Natural Vibrations, Peni Puaauli, who left the band to spend more time with his loved ones. Missing music, he put together a new band full of fresh faces to the scene and a new and improved sound. Show starts at 9 p.m. and admission is $30 in advance, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. 18 and older welcome. (jointherepublik.com)
Trish and HiRiZ Live
Local reggae act HiRiZ play Downbeat Lounge with a special guest Trish. HiRiZ has built up their original and cover material to with stand a five hour gig. Music runs from 9 p.m. to midnight and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Thursday April 7
Girls Guns and Glory
Hawaii Theatre presents Girls Guns and Glory. This Boston band has been making a mark on the global music scene with its sizzling blend of rock ‘n’ roll and classic country. The innovative band finds inspiration from early 50s rock ‘n’ roll icons such as Chuck Berry, Eddie Cochran and Buddy Holly as well as country greats like Hank Williams and Johnny Cash. Music starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $22 in advance and $27 on event day. (hawaiitheatre.com, 528-0506)
