Pitstop: 12/11/15
Friday December 11
Drunken Lullabies
Downbeat Diner presents Drunken Lullabies, a night of Irish melodies from then and now featuring Doolin Rakes. Music starts at 9 p.m. and admission is free. (downbeatdiner.com)
DJ Q-Bert & Mixmaster Mike Live
Paradise Entertainment presents The Super Fresh Hip Hop Party featuring DJ Q-Bert & Mixmaster Mike performing live at The Republik. DJ QBert, born Richard Quitevis, is widely regarded as the most highly skilled skratching that has walked this planet. His 20-year career of innovating the playing field of the DJs and turn-tablists worldwide has set off a generation of disc jockeys who are now regarded as musicians and not just DJs that play records. Mike’s latest work, “NAPALM ROCKETS” is a collision of dubstep and hip-hop, which is sure to rattle the foundations of music. Show starts at 9 p.m. and tickets are $30 in advance, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (jointherepublik.com)
Mahi Kekumu & GJ Live
Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand present Mahi Kekumu and GJ performing Top 40, pop, rock, contemporary and Hawaiian from 6 to 10 p.m. Visit website for more information. (hulas.com)
Saturday December 12
Joshua Radin and Friends Live
BAMP Project presents Joshua Radin and Friends performing live at The Republik. Special guests include Meiko, Cary Brothers, My Name is You and Rosebud. Love and the complications surrounding it have long proven to be Joshua Radin’s songwriting forte. Though he never intended to be a live performer, there was little choice when the first song he ever wrote, “Winter,” was featured on an episode of “Scrubs.” Show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $28 general admission, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Kill Paris Live
Electric Palms Hawaii presents Kill Paris performing live at The Republik. Corey Baker aka Kill Paris has been scorching the internet blogosphere this summer. Receiving support from A-Trak, Dillon Francis, Flux Pavilion, and Skrillex. Kill Paris’s focus has been on giving his music away for free and make it easier for people to share with others. Show starts at 10 p.m. for ages 18 and up. Tickets are $025 general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Saloon Pilot Live
Bluegrass group Saloon Pilots perform in Downbeat Lounge starting at 9 p.m. The Saloon Pilots are a study in such commitment. The five-piece outfit consists of fiddler Lesley Kline, guitarist and mandolin virtuoso Kilin Reece and banjo player Paul Sato. Drummer Mike Carroll and bassist Alex Morrison round out a rock solid rhythm section that provides a solid textural counterpoint to the dizzying finger-picking and fiddle lines offered by the stringed instruments. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Live Reggae Music
Hawaiian Brians hosts live reggae music featuring Upliftahz, who perform as part of Ras Mytik’s going-away party. Music runs from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. and admission is $5 for those 18 and older. (946-1343)
Tuesday December 15
Diplo Live
Electric Palms Hawaii presents Diplo performing live at The Republik. Thomas Wesley Pentz, better known as Diplo, is unquestionably one of the most dynamic forces in music today. He is as much as an international brand (tastemaker, spokesman, curator) as he is a musician/DJ/producer. The early release of Brazilian group Bonde do Role remains a testament to Diplo’s aspirations, as their music helped define Baile Funk in the United States. Show starts at 9 p.m. and tickets are $65/general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase on the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Blayne Asing Live
Blayne Asing takes the stage at Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand from 6 to 9 p.m. Then Piranah Bros play Top 40, pop, rock and Hawaiian from 9 p.m. to midnight. Visit website for more information. (hulas.com)
Downbeat’s Live Music
James McCarthy and John Ridgeway perform starting at 8 p.m. as part of Downbeat Lounge’s True Tone Tuesdays. This time features bluegrass from John Ridgeway of Discord and Rye. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Wednesday December 16
The Hydrolites and Ronson Shiigi Live
Roots reggae group The Hydrolites plays Downbeat Lounge with Ronson Shiigi. TheHydrolites started as a duo with Bryce Lau and Ryan Trujillo. In a few short months however, they added Drummer Chris Llarenas and Bass player Ronson Shiigi to make their band complete. Music starts at 9 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Thursday December 17
Tavana Live
Multi-instrumentalist Tavana rocks the Downbeat Lounge stage with his blend of Hawaiian, blues, rock and Americana music. His innovative sound has gained him radio play of original music like “Vanster Hop,” “Warrior Song,” “Still They Want More,” “Wino,” “Desert Rain” and “My Carnival” quickly gaining momentum among the local scene. Music starts at 9 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (533-2328)
Jason Laeha Live
Jason Laeha performs Top 40, rock, pop, contemporary and Hawaiian from 6 to 9 p.m. at Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand. Visit website for more information. (hulas.com)
