Pitstop: 5/17/2013
Friday May 17
King Britt Live
The Republik, 6 p.m. lounge doors open, 9 p.m. show starts, $15/general, $5/increase day of show. As a producer/composer, King Britt fuses his knowledge of music history from many cultures and genres with electronic compositions, which redefine and re-contextualizes the past into the present. (groovetickets.com)
U-Knighted Live
Five O Bar and Lounge, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 9 p.m. to midnight, free, validated parking. Live reggae music by U-Knighted. (922-0550)
The Clampdown
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., $5, 21 and older. Go Jimmy Go, Josh86 and The Pressure, DJ Jet Boy. Genre: ska. (josheightysix@gmail.com)
Missing Dave Live
The Pub, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5/cover, 21 and older. Missing Dave performs alternative music. (soph12311@gmail.com)
Jookbox City Live
Lakeside Lanai, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5/cover, 21 and older. Jookbox City performs cultural pop and reggae music. (soph12311@gmail.com)
Saturday May 18
DJ Soundcheck
Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand, 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m., free with local ID, active military, industry, cruise or hotel, $5/general. DJ Soundcheck performs live. (hulas.com)
11th Hour Live
The Hideaway, 1 Coral Sea Road, Kapolei, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., 21 and older, free, requires military ID. 11th Hour rocks The Hideaway. (347-1323)
Hip-hop Nextdoor: Homecoming
Nextdoor, 9 p.m., 18 and over welcome, $5/door. Homecoming will feature former hip-hop artists that have moved away to the mainland and now are back to rock out a show for the scene that awaits their comeback. (gotriceshow@gmail.com)
An Evening With The Green
The Republik, 6 p.m. lounge doors, 7 p.m. concert hall, 9 p.m. show starts, $20/general with increase day of show. Shortly after the release of their debut album (2010), The Green began a heavy touring cycle, including runs with Rebelution and SOJA, Vans Warped Tour, and internationally in Japan, New Zealand, and Guam. (groovetickets.com)
The Mixers Live
Hard Rock Café, 859 Beachwalk Ave., Honolulu, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., $10/person. 21 and older welcome. Armed Forces Celebration Special event hosted by AFMC & Hard Rock Cafe to support Kapiolani Hospital for Women & Children. (909-255-1009)
Nitrofiche Live
The Pub, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5/cover, 21 and older. Nitrofiche performs alternative rock. (soph12311@gmail.com)
Tuesday May 21
True Tone Tuesdays
Downbeat Lounge, 8-10 p.m., free, 21 and older. Louise Taylor and James McCarthy perform. (533-2328)
Acoustic Nights Live
The Safehouse, 6 p.m. lounge doors, 8 p.m. show starts, no cover, 21 and older. Featuring live performances from Lovers Under Covers, Delayed Resistance & Hanale Bishop. (jointherepublik.com)
Wednesday May 22
The Mix Factor
Hulas Bar and Lei Stand, 9:30 p.m. to midnight, free. Hula’s open mix contest. Finals May 29. All experience levels welcome. (hulas.com)
Thursday May 23
Dave Hause Live
Downbeat Lounge, 7 p.m. doors open, $19, 21 and older. Dave Hause performs. Opening: Emilee South. (josheightysix@gmail.com)
Art & Flea
Fresh Café, 5-10 p.m., $3, $2/if dressed in vintage flight attendant or pilot ensemble. Find over 60 vendors featuring vintage, handmade goods, art, music and more. (artandflea.com)
