Music Calendar

By Star-Advertiser Staff
tgif@staradvertiser.com

Last updated Sept. 16, 2010

Live music and lounge acts, one-night only and continuing gigs. No cover or free admission (unless noted).

Friday, Sept. 17

» Akoustic Playground: Contemporary. 5:30 to 9 p.m., also Sept. 24, at Gordon Biersch Brewery, 599-4877.
» T&J Duo: Hawaiian. 7 to 9 p.m. at Kona Brewing Company, 394-5662.
» Jon Basebase & Blue Company: Contemporary. 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. at Ige’s Restaurant & 19th Puka, 486-3500.
» Saloon Pilots: Bluegrass. 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. at Big City Diner Kailua, 263-8880.
» Soul Tree Music Factory: Contemporary. 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Gordon Biersch Brewery, 599-4877.
» Doolin’ Rakes: Rock. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at O’Toole’s Irish Pub, 536-4612.
» Jam Jazz: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at O’Toole’s Irish Pub, 536-4612.
» Chris Murray Combo with Black Square, Golfcart Rebellion, Pimpbot, ODM and DJ Nomad: Ska. 9 p.m. at Anna’s. $5 cover, 21 and over, 946-5190.
» Missing Dave: Rock. 10 p.m. at Kemo‘o Farms Pub, 621-1835.
» Ka‘ala Boys: Island music. 10 p.m. at Kemo‘o Farms Lakeside Lanai, 621-1835.

Saturday, Sept. 18

» Kilroy: Rock. 8:30 p.m. at Chez Sports Bar, 488-2439.
» Masters of OZ: Rock. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Kelley O’Neil’s, 926-1777.
» The Mixers: Rock. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., also Sept. 24, at O’Toole’s Irish Pub, 536-4612.
» Sidewinders: Rock. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Jazz Minds Art & Cafe, 945-0800.
» Chris Murray Combo with Black Square, Upstanding Youth and DJ Nomad: Ska. 10 p.m. at Breakers Restaurant and Bar. $10 admission, 21 and over, 637-9898.

Sunday, Sept. 19

» Tradewinds: Oldies. 5 to 6 p.m. at Waikiki Beach Walk, 931-3593.
» Jeff Said No!: Rock. 4 to 8 p.m. at O’Toole’s Irish Pub, 536-4612.
» Mailani Makainai: Hawaiian. 6 to 9 p.m. at Kani Ka Pila Grille, Outrigger Reef on the Beach, 924-4990.
» Maunalua: Hawaiian. 6 to 9 p.m. at Kani Ka Pila Grille, Outrigger Reef on the Beach, 924-4990.
» Sidewinders: Rock. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Irish Rose Saloon, 947-3414.

Tuesday, Sept. 21

» Hi‘ikua: Hawaiian. 6 to 9 p.m. at Kani Ka Pila Grille, Outrigger Reef on the Beach, 924-4990.

Wednesday, Sept. 22

» Rocky Brown, DeShannon Higa, Reggie Padilla and Bin Yasuno: Jazz. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Gordon Biersch Brewery, 599-4877.
» Mr. Mac: Contemporary. 7 to 10 p.m. at the Dragon Upstairs, 526-1411.
» Dennis Wilson Quintet: Jazz. 7 p.m. at Brasserie Du Vin, 545-1115.
» Elliot Hirai: Contemporary. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Ige’s Restaurant & 19th Puka, 486-3500.

Thursday, Sept. 23

» Akoustik Playground: Contemporary. 5 to 8 p.m. at Hilton Hawaiian Village Tropics Bar & Grill, 949-4321.
» Guy Cruz: Contemporary. 7 to 10:30 p.m. at Gordon Biersch Brewery, 599-4877.
» Noah Juan & Friends: Contemporary. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Ige’s Restaurant & 19th Puka, 486-3500.
» Rico and the Blues Boyz: 7:30 to 11 p.m. at theVenue, 528-1144.
» Dr. J’s Blues Review: 8 to 11 p.m at OnStage Drinks & Grinds, 306-7799.
» Grey Whistle Test: Contemporary. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at O’Toole’s Irish Pub, 536-4612.

ONGOING

Fridays

» Royal Hawaiian Band: Noon to 1 p.m. at ‘Iolani Palace, 522-0822.
» Piranha Brothers: Rock. 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Hilton Hawaiian Village Tropics Bar & Grill, 949-4321.
» Maunalua: Hawaiian. 4 to 6 p.m. at Duke’s Waikiki, 922-2268.
» Kunoa: Hawaiian. 5 to 7 p.m., and 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturdays, at Tiki’s Grill & Bar, 923-8454.
» Kamuela Kahoano: Contemporary. 5 to 8 p.m. at RumFire, Sheraton Waikiki, 952-3473.
» Mihana Souza: Hawaiian. 5 to 8 p.m. at Don Ho’s Island Grill, 528-0807.
» Ku‘uipo Kumukahi: Hawaiian. 6 to 7 p.m. at Royal Hawaiian Center Royal Grove, 931-3111.
» Hot Club of Hulaville: Swing jazz. 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Café Che Pasta, 524-0004.
» Kaukahi: Hawaiian. 6 to 9 p.m. at Kani Ka Pila Grille, Outrigger Reef on the Beach, 924-4990.
» Mark Yim’s “Pilikia”: Contemporary. 6 to 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Chart House Waikiki, 946-4091.
» Taimane / Russell Yuen: Contemporary. 6 to 9 p.m. at the Elegant Dive, Hyatt Regency Waikiki, 923-1234.
» Glenn Mayeda: Contemporary. 6 to 10 p.m. at Mai Tai Bar, Royal Hawaiian, 923-7311.
» Tahiti Rey: Contemporary. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at thirtyninehotel, 599-2552.
» Brian Robertshaw: Contemporary. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Roy’s Restaurant, 396-7697.
» Audissy: Contemporary. 7 to 9 p.m. at Kona Brewing Company, 394-5662.
» Candy Diaz: Contemporary. 7 to 9 p.m. at Tropics Cafe Bar and Grill, 591-8009.
» Kolohe Duo: Hawaiian. 7 to 9 p.m. at Kona Brewing Company, 394-5662.
» Kawika Ortiz: Contemporary. 7 to 9 p.m. at Terry’s Place, 533-2322.
» MaNel: Contemporary. 7 to 10 p.m. first three Fridays of each month at Pueo’s, Coral Creek Golf Course, 440-1137.
» Chris Murphy: Contemporary. 7 to 10 p.m., also Wednesdays, at Cabanas Pool Bar, Ohana West, 922-3143.
» Chris Vandercook: Blues/jazz. 7 to 10:30 p.m. at Belladonna, 426-3552.
» Vaihi: Contemporary. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Tiki’s Grill & Bar, 923-8454.
» Chris Yeh Quartet: Jazz. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Dragon Upstairs, 526-1411.
» Little Albert Maligmat: Contemporary. 8 to 10:30 p.m. at Hilton Hawaiian Village Tropics Bar & Grill, 949-4321.
» Harold Kama Jr.: Contemporary. 8 to 11 p.m. at Barefoot Lounge, Hale Koa Hotel, 226-3484.
» Olomana: Hawaiian. 8 to 11 p.m., also Saturdays, at Hilton Hawaiian Village Tapa Bar, 949-4321.
» Mango Season / Honolulu Lounge Lizards: Contemporary. 9 p.m. alternating every other week at Hank’s Cafe, 526-1410.
» Arsenio: Contemporary. 9 p.m. to midnight, also Saturdays, at Beeman’s Nightclub, Pearl Harbor, 382-9495.
» Masters of OZ: Rock. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., also Thursdays, at Irish Rose Saloon, 947-3414.
» Stinkeye: Rock. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Coconut Willy’s, 921-9000.
» Taja: Contemporary. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., plus Thursdays, at Kelley O’Neil’s, 926-1777.
» Piranha Brothers: Rock. 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., also Saturdays, at Jimmy Buffett’s at the Beachcomber, 791-1200.
» Vinyl Wine: Rock. 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at LuLu’s, 926-5222.
» SIM_Elation: Fusion. 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Dragon Upstairs. $10 cover, 526-1411.

Saturdays

» Melveen Leed: Hawaiian. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the International Market Place Food Court Stage, 922-2724.
» Juke Joint: Rock. 3 to 6 p.m. at Hilton Hawaiian Village Tropics Bar & Grill, 949-4321.
» Johnny Helm: Contemporary. 5 to 7 p.m. at Tiki’s Grill & Bar and 9:30 p.m. to midnight at Duke’s Waikiki, 923-8454 or 922-2268.
» Alika Souza: Hawaiian. 5 to 8 p.m. at Don Ho’s Island Grill, 528-0807.
» David Kamakahi: Hawaiian. 6 to 9 p.m. at Uncle’s Fish Market & Grill, 275-0063.
» Manoa DNA: Hawaiian. 6 to 9 p.m. at Kani Ka Pila Grille, Outrigger Reef on the Beach. No cover. Call 924-4990.
» Eric Lee: Contemporary. 6 to 10 p.m. at Mai Tai Bar, Royal Hawaiian, 923-7311.
» Mark Caldeira: Contemporary. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Moana Terrace, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, 922-6611.
» Jimmy Funai: Jazz guitar. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Roy’s Restaurant, 396-7697.
» Danny Couch: Contemporary. 7 to 9 p.m. at Chai’s Island Bistro, 585-0011.
» Boogie: Contemporary. 7 to 9 p.m. at Kona Brewing Company, 394-5662.
» Hee Boys: Oldies. 7 p.m. to midnight at Thai Sweet Basil, Manoa Marketplace, 988-8811.
» Kunoa: Hawaiian. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Tiki’s Grill & Bar, 923-8454.
» Lawrence Kidder: Contemporary. 8 to 10 p.m. at Moana Surfrider Beach Bar, 921-4600.
» Chris Rego: Contemporary. 9 p.m. to midnight at Formaggio’s, 739-7719.
» Ubiquitous / Oahu Songwriters Group: Contemporary. 9 p.m. to midnight alternating Saturdays at Hank’s Cafe, 526-1410.
» 2 Point 0 (Tito Berinobis & Billy Beimes): Contemporary. 8 p.m. to midnight at Chart House Waikiki, 941-6660.
» Ginai and Friends: Contemporary. 9 p.m. at Brasserie Du Vin, 545-1115.
» Mango Season: Contemporary. 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Dragon Upstairs. $10 cover, 526-1411.
» Doolin’ Rakes: Irish. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at O’Toole’s Irish Pub, 536-4612.
» Elephant: Rock. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Irish Rose Saloon, 947-3414.
» The Analogic: Rock. 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at Coconut Willy’s, 941-9200.
» Mark Yim’s “Pilikia”: Contemporary. 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Chart House Waikiki, 946-4091.
» Shawn Ishimoto: Contemporary. 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. at Princess Kaiulani Lounge, 922-5811.

Sundays

» Eddie Kamae and the Sons of Hawaii: 3:30 to 7 p.m. at Honey’s, Ko‘olau Golf Club, 236-4653.
» Henry Kapono: Contemporary. 4 to 6 p.m. at Duke’s Waikiki, 922-2268.
» Celtic Waves/Kaimana Ceili Band: 4 to 7 p.m. alternating Sundays at Kelley O’Neil’s, 926-1777.
» Beach 5: Hawaiian. 5 to 8 p.m. at Hilton Hawaiian Village Tropics Bar & Grill, 949-4321.
» Kona Chang: Contemporary. 5 to 8 p.m. at RumFire, Sheraton Waikiki, 952-3473.
» Melveen Leed: Hawaiian. 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Chai’s Island Bistro, 585-0011.
» Ka‘ala Boys: Hawaiian. 6 to 8 p.m. at Tiki’s Grill & Bar, 923-8454.
» Pineapple Jam: Hawaiian. 6 to 8 p.m. at the New Ranch House, 737-4461.
» Dean & Dean: Contemporary. 6 to 9 p.m. at Chart House Waikiki, 941-6660.
» “Al Waterson and You:” Oldies. 6 to 9 p.m. at Don Ho’s Island Grill, 528-0807.
» Jeff Peterson. Slack-key guitar. 6 to 9 p.m. at Kani Ka Pila Grille, Outrigger Reef on the Beach,l 924-4990.
» The Geezers: Country. 6 to 10 p.m. at Hank’s Cafe Honolulu, 526-1410.
» Waipuna Duo: Hawaiian. 6 to 10 p.m. at Mai Tai Bar, Royal Hawaiian, 923-7311.
» Ledward Ka‘apana: Hawaiian. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Kona Brewing Company, 394-5662.
» George Kuo with Martin Pahinui and Aaron Mahi: Hawaiian. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Moana Terrace, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, 922-6611.
» Cecilio & Kompany: Contemporary. 7 to 9 p.m. at Terry’s Place, 533-2322.
» Piranha Brothers: Rock. 7 to 10 p.m. at Hilton Hawaiian Village Tapa Bar, 949-4321.
» Kelly Villaverde: Contemporary. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., also Mondays, at Kahala Hotel & Resort Veranda, 739-8760.
» Johnny Valentine: Contemporary. 8 to 10 p.m. at Moana Surfrider Beach Bar, 921-4600.
» Ellsworth Simeona: Contemporary. 9 to 11 p.m. at Tiki’s Grill & Bar, 923-8454.
» Groglegs: Rock. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at O’Toole’s Irish Pub, 536-4612.
» Masters of OZ: Rock. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., plus Mondays and Tuesdays, at Kelley O’Neil’s, 926-1777.

Mondays

» Dayton Watanabe: Contemporary. 4 to 7 p.m. at Mai Tai Bar, 947-2900.
» Akoustik Playground: Contemporary. 5 to 8 p.m. at Hilton Hawaiian Village Tropics Bar & Grill, 949-4321.
» Marlene Baldueza: Contemporary. 5 to 8 p.m. at RumFire, Sheraton Waikiki, 952-3473.
» Kawika Trask & Friends: Hawaiian. 6 to 7 p.m., plus Tuesdays, at Royal Hawaiian Center Royal Grove, 931-3111.
» Absolute Joy: Contemporary. 6 to 9 p.m. at The Ground Floor, 538-6012.
» Sean Na‘auao: Hawaiian. 6 to 9 p.m. at Kani Ka Pila Grille, Outrigger Reef on the Beach, 924-4990.
» Sunway: Contemporary. 6 to 9 p.m. at the Elegant Dive, Hyatt Regency Waikiki, 923-1234.
» Pau Hana Blues Band: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at OnStage Drinks & Grinds, 306-7799.
» “Strictly Local” with Chad Pule: Contemporary. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Chart House Waikiki, 941-6660.
» Na Kama: Hawaiian. 7 p.m. at Hula Grill Waikiki, 923-4852.
» Jerry Santos & Friends: Hawaiian. 7 to 9 p.m. at Chai’s Island Bistro, 585-0011.
» FVPMusic All-Star Acoustic Showcase: Contemporary. 8 p.m., plus Tuesdays, at Terry’s Place, 561-6079.
» Kupaoa/Kalo Patch: Hawaiian. 8 to 10 p.m. alternating Mondays at Aku Bone Lounge and Grill, 589-2020.
» Little Albert Maligmat: Contemporary. 8 to 10 p.m. at Moana Surfrider Beach Bar, 921-4600.
» Jon Basebase: Contemporary. 8 to 11 p.m. at Hilton Hawaiian Village Tapa Bar, 949-4321.
» Kailua Bay Buddies: Contemporary. 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. through Wednesdays and 9 p.m. to midnight Thursdays at Jimmy Buffett’s at the Beachcombe, 791-1200.
» Dux Deluxe: Rock. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., plus Tuesdays, at Irish Rose Saloon, 947-3414.
» Mike Love: Contemporary. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., plus Thursdays, at O’Toole’s Irish Pub, 536-4612.
» The Other Side of the Planet: Jazz. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Jazz Minds Art & Cafe, 945-0800.

Tuesdays

» Kailua Bay Buddies: Island music. 4:45 to 7:45 p.m. at Hilton Hawaiian Village Tropics Bar & Grill, 949-4321.
» Bobby Moderow: Hawaiian. 5 to 8 p.m. at RumFire, Sheraton Waikiki, 952-3473.
» Akoustik Playground: Contemporary. 6 to 9 p.m. at the Elegant Dive, Hyatt Regency Waikiki, 923-1234.
» Kapala Trio: Hawaiian. 6 to 10 p.m. at Mai Tai Bar, Royal Hawaiian, 923-7311.
» Jazz Monsters of Guitar Institute: 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Indigo Restaurant, 521-2900.
» “Loco Moco” with Eric Ho & Jack Ufola: Contemporary. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Chart House Waikiki, 941-6660.
» Robert Cazimero: Hawaiian. 7 to 8:45 p.m. at Chai’s Island Bistro, 585-0011.
» Randy Allen Ubaldo: Contemporary. 8 to 10 p.m. at Moana Surfrider Beach Bar, 921-4600.
» 2 Boi & Tru Rebels: Contemporary. 9 to 11 p.m. at Tiki’s Grill & Bar, 923-8454.
» “Songwriters Acoustic Open Mic”: 9 p.m. to midnight at OnStage Drinks & Grinds, 306-7799.
» Tavana: Contemporary. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., plus Wednesdays, at O’Toole’s Irish Pub, 536-4612.
» Jazz Story/Gilbert Batangan Quartet: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Jazz Minds Art & Cafe, 945-0800.
» “Kaleidoscope”: Contemporary. 9 p.m. at thirtyninehotel. No cover before 9 p.m., $5 afterwards, www.myspace.com/thekaleidoscopeshow.

Wednesdays

» Darrell Aquino: Contemporary. 4 to 7 p.m. at Mai Tai Bar, 947-2900.
» Tangi Tully: Contemporary. 5 to 8 p.m. at Barefoot Lounge, Hale Koa Hotel, 226-3484.
» Christian Yrizzary Duo: Contemporary. 5 to 8 p.m. at RumFire, Sheraton Waikiki, 952-3473.
» Keoahu: Contemporary. 6 to 7 p.m. at Royal Hawaiian Center Royal Grove, 931-3111.
» Gordon Freitas & Local Folk: Contemporary. 6 to 9 p.m. at The Ground Floor, 538-6012.
» Cyril Pahinui: Hawaiian. 6 to 9 p.m. at Kani Ka Pila Grille, Outrigger Reef on the Beach, 924-4992.
» Brothers Cazimero: Hawaiian. 7 to 8:15 p.m. at Chai’s Island Bistro, 585-0011.
» Miles Lee Jazz Trio: 7 to 9 p.m. at Terry’s Place, 533-2322.
» Magic Woodshed: Contemporary. 7 to 10 p.m. at the Dragon Upstairs, 526-1411.
» Pi‘ialoha: Hawaiian. 8 to 10 p.m. at Aku Bone Lounge and Grill, 589-2020.
» Yoza: Contemporary. 8 to 10 p.m. at Doraku Sushi, 922-3323.
» Typical Hawaiians: Island music. 8 to 11 p.m. at Hilton Hawaiian Village Tapa Bar, 949-4321.
» Johnny Williams Trio: Contemporary. 8 to 11 p.m. at Hank’s Cafe Honolulu, 526-1410.
» Bruce Hamada and Jim Howard: Contemporary. 8:30 p.m. to midnight, plus Thursdays, at Lewers Lounge, Halekulani Hotel, 526-1186.
» Guy Cruz: Contemporary. 9 to 11 p.m at OnStage Drinks & Grinds, 306-7799.
» The Deadbeats: Funk. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Jazz Minds Art & Cafe, 945-0800.

Thursdays

» Johnny Helm: Contemporary. 5 to 8 p.m. at RumFire, Sheraton Waikiki, 952-3473.
» Pu‘uhonua: Hawaiian. 6 to 7 p.m. at Royal Hawaiian Center Royal Grove, 931-3111.
» Al Waterson and Friends: Oldies. 6 to 8 p.m. at Don Ho’s Island Grill, 528-0807.
» Dino Bee & Co.: Contemporary. 6 to 9 p.m at OnStage Drinks & Grinds, 306-7799.
» Kawika Kahiapo with Martin Pahinui or Del Beazley: Hawaiian. 6 to 9 p.m. at Kani Ka Pila Grille, Outrigger Reef on the Beach, 924-4992.
» Puli Ohana: Hawaiian. 6 to 9 p.m. at Kani Ka Pila Grille, Outrigger Reef on the Beach, 924-4992.
» Tahiti Rey: Contemporary. 6 to 9 p.m. at the Elegant Dive, Hyatt Regency Waikiki, 923-1234.
» Jim Smart: Contemporary. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Cha Cha Cha Salsaria, 395-7797.
» Tito Berinobis: Contemporary. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Chart House Waikiki, 941-6660.
» The Keawe Ohana & Friends: Hawaiian. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Moana Terrace, Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa, 922-6611.
» Sista Robi Kahakalau & Jeff Rasmussen: Hawaiian. 7 to 9 p.m. at Chai’s Island Bistro, 585-0011.
» Guy Cruz / Yoza: Contemporary. 7 to 10:30 p.m. alternating every other week at Gordon Biersch Brewery, 599-4877.
» Air: Jazz. 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the Dragon Upstairs. $10 cover, 526-1411.
» Shawn Ishimoto: Contemporary. 8 to 10 p.m. at Moana Surfrider Beach Bar, 921-4600.
» Rico and the Blues Boyz: 8 to 11 p.m., except Sept. 23, at OnStage Drinks & Grinds, 306-7799.
» On-Q: Contemporary. 8 to 11 p.m. at Warriors Lounge, Hale Koa Hotel, 226-3484.
» The Geezers: Country. 8 p.m. to midnight at King’s Pub and Pizza, 949-1606.
» Mano Kane: Alternative rock. 8:30 p.m. at Hank’s Cafe, 526-1410.
» Ka Momi: Hawaiian. 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. at Aku Bone Lounge and Grill, 589-2020.
» The Bentos: Funk. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Jazz Minds Art & Cafe, 945-0800.
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