Pitstop: 11/15/19
Friday, Nov. 15
Dumbfoundead
Nextdoor
Jus Bone will host Dumbfoundead and Dj Zo. Doors will open at 8 p.m. The show will also feature local support by MC Juju, Tray Nova, Dj That One Scrub and more. It will feature a special after-party set by Dj Zo. Pre sale tickets for $25 are available at Nextdoor, all In4mation Stores, Know1 and online.
(eventbrite.com)
Tower of Power
Blue Note Hawaii
Delivering horn-driven rhythm and blues to audiences worldwide, the group will play Nov. 15 and 17 with shows at 8 p.m., and Nov. 16 with shows at 6:30 and 9 p.m. Tickets are VIP $225, premium $115, table seating $85, bar area $75.
(bluenotehawaii.com)
ANA Honolulu Music Week
Neal Blaisdell Center
Starting this year, there’s a new All Nippon Airways (ANA) Honolulu Music Week festival with events from Nov. 15 to 17, at venues including Blaisdell Concert Hall, the Royal Hawaiian Center, International Market Place and more. The festival includes a variety of free and paid concerts, featuring artists such as Eden Kai (pictured), Ryoko Moriyama, Kalapana and many others.
(hnlmusicweek.org)
Military appreciation
Mililani Shopping Center
The center will hold a Veterans Day Military Appreciation event in the east side courtyard. It will feature entertainment by the Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band’s Rock Band from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and Army Music Hawaii’s Woodwind Quintet from 6 to 7 p.m.
(mililanishoppingcenter.com)
The Clampdown
Downbeat Lounge
Bumbaclotkat presents The Clampdown with punk rock group The Missing White Elephant of Oz. The group 7 Pairs of Iron Shoes is the special guest. This show for ages 21 and up starts at 9 p.m. and there is a $5 cover charge.
(downbeatdiner.com)
The Fabulous Blues Cats
Los Garcia’s Kailua
This group will take the stage Nov. 15-16 from 6 to 8 p.m.
(261-0306)
Brazen Burlesque
Hawaiian Brian’s
Join Honolulu’s Queen’s of Neo Burlesque for an evening of provocative performance art. Tickets are $25-$120.
(hbsocialclub.com)
Saturday, Nov. 16
Mele No Kalakaua
Hawaiian Mission Houses
The Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives will present the final concert of the Mele series: Mele O Na Lani Eha — Mele No Kalakaua from 4 to 8 p.m. There will be free public performances by The Royal Hawaiian and Hawaii Youth Symphony Quartet. Other shows require tickets. At 5:30 p.m. Iron Mango will play, along with dancers from Hefenua. The event will also feature walk-through tours, an outdoor market and more. Tickets for the Mele are $30 per person in advance and $35 at the door, and also available online.(missionhouses.org/events or 447-3926)
Borgore
The Republik
Israel-born, L.A.-based producer/DJ Borgore will play at 9 p.m. The show is for ages 18 and up. Tickets are $20 to $30 plus fees, with a $5 increase the day of the show.
(jointherepublik.com)
Mililani Jam
Town Center
Experience this event from 4 to 7 p.m. featuring an ukulele program with Na Kamalii O Iliahi, reggae trio DNA museic (pictured) and Halau O Napualaikauikaiu.
(towncenterofmililani.com)
Honolulu Guitar Festival
Pantheon Contemporary
Bobby Ingano Trio with Thomas Hinson, Flat Five Blues Band with Kevin Coleman and Aron Nelson and The Unpredictables will play from 1 to 4:30 p.m.
(528-0506)
Ebony in Hawaii
Nextdoor
Experience this multi-cultural dance and music showcase from 6 to 9 p.m. featuring international bellydancer Ebony Qualls and her group Raqqesat Shimmypop and more. Tickets are $20.
(eventbrite.com)
Dark Horse Rising
Anna O’Brien’s
The rockers will hold a CD release tour show with guests Kairoots, Monotrio and Mr. Meaner. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. and tickets are $10.
(irishpubshawaii.com)
Superhero Rokkstar
Hawaiian Brian’s
Spend the night with these heroes, along with The Dangerous Pistols of Meow Meow, Cyclone Prime and Black Rose. The show starts at 8 p.m. and there is no cover charge.
(hbsocialclub.com)
Sunday, Nov. 17
Funky Monkey
Irish Rose Saloon
The band will take the stage at 9 p.m.
(irishpubshawaii.com)
Monday, Nov. 18
Chris Murphy
O’Toole’s
The performer will play at 8 p.m. Other performers this week include Jesse Savio on Nov. 19, James McCarthy on Nov. 20 and Dave Turner on Nov. 21.
(irishpubshawaii.com)
Tuesday, Nov. 19
Willie K.
Blue Note Hawaii
The Hawaii legend will play at 6:30 and 9 p.m. Tickets are table and booth seating $45 and bar area $30.
(bluenotehawaii.com)
Derrick and Dennis
Cheesecake Factory Kapolei
Derrick Lee and Dennis McClees Duo will play from 6 to 9 p.m. Other acts this week are Kaiona Duo on Nov. 20 and Ben Kama Duo on Nov. 21.
(670-2666)
Wednesday, Nov. 20
Manchester Orchestra
The Republik
An indie-rock outfit based in Atlanta, the group will play at 8 p.m. Tickets are $32 general admission in advance with a $5 increase the day of the show. The event is for all ages accompanied by an adult.
(jointherepublik.com)
Kona Nui Nights
Ward Village
This free event from 6 to 8 p.m. will celebrate Hawaiian language, culture and music, as well as the art of hula. It will include a food vendor, cash bar and limited seating.
(wardvillage.com)
Janet Jackson
Blaisdell Arena
The world renowned performer will play shows from 8 to 10 p.m. Nov. 20-23 in a special 30th anniversary celebration of Rhythm Nation. Tickets are $49.50-$299.50
(blaisdellcenter.com/event/janet-jackson)
Tavana
Maui Brewing Kailua
The performer will take the stage from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
(518-2739)
Thursday, Nov. 21
Beau Cody
Duke’s Canoe Club
The musician will take the stage from 9:30 to midnight. Other performers include Kaiona Band on Nov. 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. followed by Sets on the Beach from 9:30 p.m. to midnight. The music continues Nov. 17 with Henry Kapono from 4 to 6 p.m., then Chris Mercado Duo from 9:30 to midnight.
(923-0711)
Clay Walker
Hawaii Theatre
Country performer Walker will play at 8 p.m. Tickets are $85 to $115.
(hawaiitheatre.com)
Blood, Sweat & Tears
Blue Note Hawaii
The group will play Nov. 21-24 with shows at 6:30 and 9 p.m. Tickets are premium $45, loge seating and bar area $35.
(bluenotehawaii.com)
