Pitstop: 2/19/16
Friday February 19
Tioni and Wade Live
Lola’s Grill and Pupu Bar presents Tioni and Wade playing island contemporary and pop from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Admission is free. (lolashawaii.com)
The Clampdown with Chris Murray
Downbeat Lounge’s monthly live music showcase features special guest Chris Murray, with supporting act Sistah Roz & The Treasure Tones and selections by Pressure Down Sounds. Show starts at 9 p.m. and admission is $10 for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Saturday February 20
Comedian Iliza Shlesinger Live
Catch comedian Iliza Shlesinger at The Republik starting at 7:30 p.m. Her live stand-up résumé also includes performing at the coveted Montreal Just for Laughs Festival, hundreds of clubs and colleges, and in various countries for our troops overseas. (bampproject.com)
SoSuperSam Live
BAMP Project and About the Goods presents SoSuperSam performing live at The Republik, featuring special guest DJs Siik, Tittahbyte and Delve. SoSuperSam, born Samantha Duenas, is a native Los Angeles DJ, vocalist, and performing artist, highly sought after for her talents behind the turntables and her style in front of them. Seamlessly bridging new underground sounds with rap, classic hip-hop, R&B, future bass, and indie favorites, she has created a unique lane for herself as a multi-hyphenate performer, personality, and style ambassador. Show starts at 9 p.m. and tickets are $20 general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
City Boys Live
Lola’s Grill and Pupu Bar presents City Boys playing reggae, island contemporary and pop from 7 to 10 p.m. Admission is free. (lolashawaii.com)
Chris Murray live
Ska artist Chris Murray continues his mini-tour of Honolulu in The Studio at Hawaiian Brians, with support from local groups Black Square and Junkie’s Runnin Dry. Show starts at 9 p.m. and admission is $10 for those 21 and older. (946-1343)
Tricky Britches Live
Maine’s high-energy bluegrass string band Tricky Britches play Downbeat Lounge, with supporting honky-tonk act Raised by Wolves. Show starts at 9 p.m. and admission is $5 for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Soul Patrol Live
Acoustic trio Soul Patrol plays “Unplugged” at Muddy Waters Espresso in Kailua. Expect rock, blues and soul tunes. Admission is free. (778-0182)
We Are Family
Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand hosts a dance and costume contest starting at 11 p.m. Doors open at 9 p.m. and DJs 720 and Betty play the best of disco. Candi Shell hosts. Minimal admission. (hulas.com)
Rootikal Riddim Live
Hawaii Reggae Guild and Delta Beta Omega present returning legends Rootikal riddim alongside Kapu System at RB Sports Bar and Grill. Cover is $5. (949-5466)
Rewind
A dancehall/hip-hop/reggae night is planned for 9 p.m.-2 a.m. at Nextdoor. Performing are Solomonic Sound, Pacific Sounds Outernational, Bonafide Sound and Coop Dville. Cover is $10. (nextdoorhi.com)
Sunday February 21
Stars Live
BAMP Project presents Stars performing live at The Republik. The Canadian indie pop and rock band’s albums have always served as thermochromic barometers of their makers’ emotional well-being. Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $28 in advance, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Tuesday February 23
True Tone Turns 3
Downbeat Lounge celebrates True Tone Tuesdays’ three-year anniversary. Special guests perform. Hosted by James McCarthy of Doolin Rakes, artists are curated for short sets allowing an intimate opportunity for listeners to hear some of their favorite musicians and singers reveal new material and establish favorites. Show starts at 8 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Bevy Hosts Blu Bar
Blu Bar, a premier event brought to you by Iichiko Blu, is coming to Bevy in Kakaako from 6 to 11 p.m. To celebrate the event, Bevy will be illuminated in “blu,” using blu paper lanterns and blu LED candles to create a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Bevy bartenders will create five specially crafted cocktails featuring Iichiko Blu for the event. This special cocktail menu will not be revealed until the event. Admission is free. (594-7445)
Wednesday February 24
Acoustic Nights Ft. Foreseeable Futures
The Safehouse and Branapeles presents Acoustic Nights featuring Foreseeable Futures with special guests Drew Henmi and Melanie Ilana performing live at The Safehouse. If road trips and passing scenery had a sound of their own, it would be Foreseeable Futures, an acoustic folk duo whose dream-like harmonies evoke influences like First Aid Kit, Johnny Swim and The Civil Wars. Melanie Ilana is singer for the bands Maneki Nekos and Dirt Squirrels. Drew Henmi can be seen as a sideman around town playing guitar for various artists. Show starts at 8 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (jointherepublik.com)
Thursday February 25
Amidagaran Live
808shows.com presents Tokushima, Japan’s heavy rock duo Amidagaran (featuring ex-members of Birushanah), playing Downbeat Lounge, with fret-less bass guitar and drums. Amidagaran is a heavy rock duo featuring fretless bass and vocals by Sougyo and drums by Okita. Show starts at 9 p.m. and admission is $5 for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
THE THROWBACK TO GIVE BACK POP UP CONCERT AND FUNDRAISER
The Kuleana Breakfast Club presents the Throwback to Give Back Pop Up Concert and Fundraiser at Lola’s Grill and Pupu Bar. The Kuleana Breakfast Club holds fundraisers monthly to help musicians in need of medical and housing assistance. This month’s fundraiser will Benefit the Jimmy Borges Endowed Scholarship. Entertainment will be provided by Brickwood Galuteria and Mike Seda (of Simplisity), the Alika Lyman Trio with special guests and Ben Juan and Pop Roxx. Doors open at 5 p.m. and show starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20. (375-0660, 489-2724)
