Pitstop: 1/31/14
Friday January 31
The National Live
The Republik, 8 p.m. show, $35/general, increase day of show plus applicable fees. The National are an indie rock band formed in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1999 and are currently based out of Brooklyn, New York. The band is composed of baritone vocalist, Matt Berninger, twins Aaron and Bryce Dessner, and brothers Scott and Bryan Devendorf. The National are known for their haunting and melancholy sound. (groovetickets.com)
Behrouz Live
The Safehouse within The Republik, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $10/presale, $15/door, in advance. plus applicable fees. Behrouz has embarked on world tours that took him from Dubai to Brazil, to legendary rooms like Womb in Tokyo, Twilo and Vinyl in NY all the way to festivals like Dance Valley and the Cream festival in Spain. His preference for playing long sets eventually led to the creation of the Pure Behrouz concept that has taken Behrouz’s signature sound to a new level. (groovetickets.com)
Maunalua Live
Duke’s Waikiki, 4-6 p.m., free. Enjoy a free concert on the beach as Duke’s Waikiki rings in the new year. (922-2268)
Carnifex Live
Hawaiian Brians, 6 p.m. doors open, $20/general admission, $30/VIP, all ages. Carnifex is an American deathcore band from San Diego, California. Formed in 2005, they are currently signed to Nuclear Blast after having been signed to Victory Records and have released four full-length albums and one EP. (underworldevents.com)
Singer Songwriter Soup
The Mercury Bar, 8 p.m. doors open, 9 p.m. music starts, no cover. This month features StefMUZIC, Erin Smith, Bisco Mondal and The Nett. (537-3080)
11th Hour Live
O’Toole’s Irish Pub, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free, 21 and older. O’Toole’s presents 11th Hour live. (347-1323)
The Urchinz Live
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., free, 21 and older. Genre: ska and reggae. Performing: Urchinz, Josh86 and the Pressure, Bison, and Lord Sufferer. (533-2328)
Saturday February 1
Brewer’s Table
Brasserie Du Vin, 6 p.m., $65/person, call for reservations. Jack Joyce one of the founders of the iconic and successful Rogue Ales (Newport, Oregon) and frequent Hawaii visitor will dine with guests, sharing tales and knowledge about craft beer making. (545-1115)
Trash To Treasure
The Green House, 10-11:30 a.m., $15, advanced registration required. Start the new year creating treasure from trash. (thegreenhousehawaii.com)
11th Hour Live
Moose McGillyCuddy’s, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m., free, 21 and older. Moose McGillycuddy’s presents 11th hour live. (347-1323)
Rep UR Roots Music Festival
The Republik, 9 p.m. show starts, $20/door. With headliner Ooklah the Moc and special guests The Steppas, Revival and Inna Vision. (hifinest.com)
Downbeat Lounge’s One-Year Anniversary
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., free, 21 and older. Performing are 86 List, Raised by Wolves, Thistle Kiss and Rabies. (533-2328)
Sunday February 2
Solo Competitive Racing
Aloha Stadium, visit website for more information. With over 30 classes, your best driving time during four separate laps will be measured against other drivers, both female and male, in same class of vehicle. (sccahawaii.org, JL24@hawaii.rr.com)
DJ Spin-off
Mai Tai Bar, Ala Moana Shopping Center, 9 p.m., visit website for more information. Every Sunday until Feb. 2. Happy hour from 8-11 p.m. and competition from 9:30-11:30 p.m. Hosted by Slick Vic. (maitaibar.com)
Monday February 3
Of Montreal Live
The Republik, 8 p.m. show starts, $25/general, increase day of show, plus applicable fees. A native of Athens, Georgia, Kevin Barnes was inspired to form the euphoric indie pop group in the wake of a broken romance with a woman from Montreal. He signed with Bar/None Records while living in Florida, subsequently moved to Cleveland and Minneapolis in search of compatible bandmates, and finally returned home to collaborate with bassist Bryan Helium and drummer Derek Almstead. (groovetickets.com)
Tuesday February 4
Auto Lunch Bunch
Waikiki Yacht Club, noon, $16.25 includes meal, drink, tip, cash only. New: 2014 Porsche Panamera Plug in Hybrid. Old: Steven Chow will present his 1997 993 Porsche. Call or email to RSVP. (billmaloney15@aol.com, 255-2965)
Wednesday February 5
Wedding Workshops
The Ward Warehouse Conference Room, above The Wedding Café, 6:30 p.m., visit website for prices. More than 150 brides come together to meet our vendors, get their burning questions answered and learn about planning their wedding. (theweddingcafe.net/signup)
Adam Crowe and Keith Batlin Live
Hard Rock Café, 9-11 p.m., free. Adam Crowe and Keith Batlin perform blues and rock. (955-7383)
House of Brews
Bar 35, 6 p.m., $25 and up. A chance to taste eight different featured beers, selected around a specific theme. (bar35.com)
Thursday February 6
DJ Rhombus Live
Bar 35, 8 p.m. to closing, no cover, 21 and older. DJ Rhombus spins every first, third and fourth Thursday in February. (bar35.com)
Speak Easy – Sippin’ & Cigars
Bar 35, 6 p.m., $10. Held in the open-air Bamboo Room. For $10 enjoy a sweet or peaty Scotch and a rich silky cigar for. Mao Kane and Linus perform, as well. (bar35.com)
The House of BOB
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5/cover, 21 and older. Genre: reggae/Bob Marley. A tribute and birthday celebration of Bob Marley featuring Zacharyah and Ras Mikey of Solomonic Sound System alongside Nomad and Sleepless of Pressure Down Sounds. (533-2328)
