Inside HILife: ‘Barfly’ searches for the best jazz in town

Local musicians are often among the hardest hit when the effects of our failing economy trickle down to the bar and nightclub level.

Sure, bartenders and cocktail servers lose tips and wages when shifts get cut and customers begin to pull back on going out for drinks. But when a venue decides to get rid of live entertainment, its not just one person who loses the hours; often, there are backup musicians, sound engineers, door staff and security who also are affected by the loss of a gig.

Thats why both bar owners and musicians need your support more than ever. This week, Barfly takes a look at some of the best locations from downtown Honolulu to Diamond Head for spending your hard-earned money while enjoying some of the best jazz stylings our city has to offer.

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