FRIDAY, MAY 8
FRIDAY, MAY 8
KAILUA-KONA
Augie T. headlines annual Mother’s Day Show
Aloha Theatre/8 PM
Hawaii’s favorite funnyman Augie T. will headline the laughs at his 10th annual Mother’s Day Weekend Show in Kainaliu. Sharing the stage with Augie, will be Big Island songster and 2014 five-time Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner Mark Yamanaka. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door, and $30 for VIP reserved seating. Tickets can be purchased at Kona Wine Market, Soundwave Music, Kiernan Music and online at alohatheatre.com.
More info: bigislandcomedy.com
Ponchoman Kuanoni
Daylight Mind Coffee Co./9 AM-noon
Enjoy the ukulele melodies of PonchoMan Kuanoni while looking out over Kailua Bay.
More info: 990-4589
Johnny Shot Band
Laverne’s Sports Bar/6:30-10 PM
With an electrifying mix of high-energy rock &roll, R&B and popular dance music, the versatile Johnny Shot Band gets a crowd up and moving in no time.
More info: johnnyshot.com
George Wit
Huggo’s on the Rocks/3-5 PM
Kona’s George Wit performs at this ocean side venue.
More info: 329-1493
Tomi Isobe with Hula Joy
Huggo’s On the Rocks/6-8 PM
Enjoy a performance by Tomi Isobe accompanied by Hula Joy.
More info: 769-5282
Larry Dupio Band
Huggo’s on the Rocks/8:30-11 PM
Larry Dupio Band plays on the shore of Oneo Bay at this venue.
More info: 329-1493
Bosco: The Amazing One Man Band
Kona Inn Shopping Village/7-9 PM
Come check out the Bosco: The Amazing One Man Band in Kailua Village.
More info: 322-6604
SOUTH KOHALA
Sean Robbins
Brown’s Beach House/6-9 PM
Sean Robbins, a slack key guitarist and falsetto rising star, takes the stage to share his haku mele compositions.
More info: 887-7368
Ken Lara
Luana Lounge/7-9 PM
Ken Lara performs guitar as the sun goes down at this South Kohala lounge.
More info: 885-2000
Jack and the Rippers
Blue Dragon Coastal Cuisine &Musiquarium/6:30-10 PM
Jack Martin and his band of rockers (Jim Summey, Scott Nelson and Ry Bucks) play classic rock and pop in their own entertaining way.
More info: info@bluedragonhawaii.com
Don May
Big Island Brewhaus/6-9 PM
Don May performs at this Waimea venue.
More info: 887-1717
Victoria Prince
Lava Lava Beach Club/2:15-4:15 PM
Enjoy the sounds of singer/songwriter of Victoria Prince, of Waimea.
More info: 769-5282
Ninodem with hula
Lava Lava Beach Club/5-7 PM
Enjoy the sounds of Ninodem featuring hula.
More info: 769-5282
LT Smooth
Lava Lava Beach Club/7:30-9:30 PM
Musician LT Smooth takes the stage at this oceanside venue.
More info: 769-5282
Lee Stewart
The Paniolo Country Inn/5-8 PM
Jazz pianist and vocalist Lee Stewart will take the stage for a weekly performance at the Waimea inn.
More info: 885-4377
Keiki hula
Kings’ Shops/6-7 PM
Keiki (children) take center stage at Kings’ Shop’ for a free hula performance.
More info: 886-8811
Pomai Brown
Kaunaoa Bar &Grill/5:30-8:30 PM
Hawaiian slack key guitarist Pomai Brown takes the stage at Kaunaoa Bar &Grill overlooking the Kohala Coast with hula by Kauiki from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
More info: 882-5810
SATURDAY, MAY 9
KAILUA-KONA
Kona Choral Society Youth Chorus offers Mother’s Day Spring Concert
West Hawaii Civic Center/3 PM
The Kona Choral Society Youth Chorus under the direction of interim music director, Bernaldo Evangelista, will be presenting their Mother’s Day Spring concert. The concert will be held at the open pavilion. The concert is free to the public but a calabash bowl will be available for donations. The Kona Choral Society Youth Chorus is comprised of children in grades 3 to 12 that meet every Thursday for rehearsals at Kealakehe Intermediate School.
More info: konachoralsociety.org
Robert Cazimero
Kahilu Theatre/7 PM
Fulfilling an unbroken 30 year old tradition, Robert Cazimero, of The Brothers Cazimero, will celebrate May Day in Waimea. Tickets are $66/$56/$46/$20 and available at the theater and online at kahilutheatre.org
Info: 885-6868
Small Kine Action
Bongo Ben’s Cafe/6:30-9:30 PM
Enjoy the island groove of Small Kine Action at this Alii Drive venue.
More info: 329-9203
Johnny Shot Band
Laverne’s Sports Bar/8:30-11 PM
With an electrifying mix of high-energy rock &roll, R&B and popular dance music, the versatile Johnny Shot Band gets a crowd up and moving in no time.
More info: johnnyshot.com/329-1493
Kevin Teves and Hula Joy
Huggo’s on the Rocks/6-8 PM
Hawaiian singer-songwriter and guitarist Kevin Teves performs. This performance features Hula Joy.
More info: 329-1493
Pacific Fusion
Huggo’s on the Rocks/ 8:30 PM to midnight
Pacific Fusion plays on the shore of Oneo Bay at this venue.
More info: 329-1493
Bosco: The Amazing One Man Band
Kona Inn Shopping Village/7-9 PM
Come check out the Bosco: The Amazing One Man Band in Kailua Village.
More info: 322-6604
Lee Stewart
Amici’s Italian Restaurant/5-8 PM
Jazz pianist and vocalist Lee Stewart will take the stage for a twice-weekly performance at Amici’s.
More info: 322-9582
Anuhea
Sheraton Kona Resort &Spa at Keauhou Bay/3-5:30 PM
Island music star Anuhea will serenade mothers and families with hits from her old album and upcoming album to be released this summer. The concert will be held on the Hawaii Lawn. Cover will be $10 for the general public, $5 for keiki younger than 12 and free for children younger than 3. Lawn chairs are welcome, however, coolers are prohibited. Beverage and bar snacks will be available for purchase. Tickets are available at the door.
More info: Sheratonkona.com
SOUTH KOHALA
Walter Ward
Kaunaoa Bar &Grill/5:30-8:30 PM
Guitarist Walter Ward performs at Kaunaoa Bar &Grill with hula by Tani from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
More info: 882-5810
Terry Secor with hula
Lava Lava Beach Club/5-9:30 PM
Enjoy a performance by Terry Secor accompanied by hula by Pua.
More info: 769-5282
Smack Dab
Blue Dragon Coastal Cuisine &Musiquarium/6:30-10 PM
This foursome has a song for everyone. They’re hip, high energy will get you out of your chair and onto the dance floor with pop, folk and new age tunes.
More info: info@bluedragonhawaii.com
Sean Robbins
Brown’s Beach House/6-9 PM
Sean Robbins, a slack key guitarist and falsetto rising star, takes the stage to share his haku mele compositions.
More info: 887-7368
RJ
Luana Lounge/6-8 PM
RJ performs at this South Kohala lounge.
More info: 885-2000
SUNDAY, MAY 10
Happy Mother’s Day!
KAILUA-KONA
George Wit
Huggo’s on the Rocks/3-6 PM
Kona’s George Wit performs at this ocean side venue.
More info: 329-1493
CJ &TJ with hula
Huggo’s on the Rocks/6:30-10 PM
CJ and TJ perform with hula.
More info: 329-1493
Konabob and Eke
Daylight Mind Coffee Co./6-8 PM
Konabob and Eke perform for an audience overlooking Kailua Bay in downtown Kailua-Kona.
More info: 345-2627
Greg Shirley Duo
Honu’s on the Beach Restaurant/5:30-8:30 PM
Come down and enjoy live music with the Greg Shirley Duo Sunday through Thursday nights overlooking Kamakahonu Bay.
More info: 331-6388
Ponchoman Kuanoni
Splashers/6-9 PM
Enjoy the ukulele melodies of PonchoMan Kuanoni in downtown Kailua-Kona.
More info: 990-4589
Sean Wilkinson
Don’s Mai Tai Bar at Royal Kona Resort/5-7 PM
After playing back up for big name entertainers for dozens of years, award-winning percussionist Sean Wilkinson ventured to Hawaii some 30 years ago and now brings his smooth, easy listening jazz sounds to Don’s Mai Tai Bar at Royal Kona Resort. Free admission.
More info: 930-3286
A Mother’s Day Concert with Justin John Moniz and Val Underwood
Private Estate in Kona located off of Henry Street/2 PM
Featuring Justin John Moniz, tenor, Winner of The 2015 American Prize in Voice – Chicago Musical Theater Award, with Val Underwood, piano Hawaii Performing Arts Festival Artistic Director. Moniz attended HPAF two times in recent years. Purchase tickets at hawaiiperformingartsfestival.org
More info: hawaiiperformingartsfestival.org
SOUTH KOHALA
Neil Barnett from Johnny Shot Band plays solo
Banjy’s Paradise Bar &Grille/11 AM-2 PM
Neil Barnett from Johnny Shot Band plays solo at this South Kohala venue.
More info: johnnyshot.com
RJ
Luana Lounge/6-8 PM
RJ performs at this South Kohala lounge.
More info: 885-2000
John Keawe
Blue Dragon Coastal Cuisine &Musiquarium/6-9:30 PM
John Keawe won the 2009 Na Hoku Hanohano Award for best slack-key album for his CD titled “Hawaii Island … Is My Home.” He performs a mix of origianl and authentic island music using his distinctive slack-key style.
More info: info@bluedragonhawaii.com
Brandon Nakano
Lava Lava Beach Club/5-9:30 PM
Enjoy Hawaiian music by Brandon Nakano with hula.
More info: 769-5282
Eddie Heaukulani
Kaunaoa Bar &Grill/5:30-8:30 PM
Eddie Heaukulani performs at Kaunaoa Bar &Grill. Featuring hula by Hauoli from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
More info: 882-5810
MONDAY, MAY 11
KAILUA-KONA
Melehuane and Keikilani Lindsey
Huggo’s On the Rocks/5-10 PM
Enjoy the smooth rhythms of Meleuhane and Keikilani Lindsey with hula by the keiki (children) overlooking Kailua Bay.
More info: 329-1493
Greg Shirley Duo
Honu’s on the Beach Restaurant/5:30-8:30 PM
Come down and enjoy live music with the Greg Shirley Duo Sunday through Thursday nights overlooking Kamakahonu Bay.
More info: 331-6388
Matthew Brown from Johnny Shot Band plays solo
Splasher’s Grill/3-6PM
Matthew Brown from Johnny Shot Band plays solo at this Kailua Village venue.
More info: johnnyshot.com
Neil Barnett from Johnny Shot Band plays solo
Splasher’s Grill/6-9 PM
Neil Barnett from Johnny Shot Band plays solo at this Kailua Village venue.
More info: johnnyshot.com
SOUTH KOHALA
Kevin Teves with hula
Lava Lava Beach Club/5-9:30 PM
Hawaiian singer-songwriter and guitarist Kevin Teves performs. Featuring hula.
More info: 769-5282
Pomai Brown
Kaunaoa Bar &Grill/5:30-8:30 PM
Hawaiian slack key guitarist Pomai Brown takes the stage at Kaunaoa Bar &Grill overlooking the Kohala Coast with hula by Kauiki from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
More info: 882-5810
Brandon Nakano
Brown’s Beach House/6-9 PM
Enjoy Hawaiian music by Brandon Nakano.
More info: 887-7368
Nino
Luana Lounge/6-8 PM
Nino performs at this South Kohala lounge.
More info: 885-2000
TUESDAY, MAY 12
KAILUA-KONA
Kevin Teves
Huggo’s On the Rocks/5-9 PM
Hawaiian singer-songwriter and guitarist Kevin Teves performs with hula by Hula Ianeki.
More info: 329-1493
Greg Shirley Duo
Honu’s on the Beach Restaurant/5:30-8:30 PM
Come down and enjoy live music with the Greg Shirley Duo Sunday through Thursday nights overlooking Kamakahonu Bay.
More info: 331-6388
Halau Na Kupuna o Kona Alii
Kona Coast Shopping Center/ 10:30 AM-noon
Enjoy a free hula performance by Halau Na Kupuna o Kona Alii.
More info: krystal@colliershawaii.com
SOUTH KOHALA
John Keawe
Kings’ Shops/7-8:45 PM
Grammy and multiple Na Hoku Hanohano award-winning slack key guitarist, composer and recording artist John Keawe takes the stage.
More info: 886-8811
Pomai Nephi Brown
Lava Lava Beach Club/5-9:30 PM
Hawaiian slack key guitarist Pomai Brown takes the stage with hula.
More info: 769-5282
Marcus Wong Yuen
Kaunaoa Bar &Grill/5:30-8:30 PM
Marcus Wong Yuen takes the stage at Kaunaoa Bar &Grill. Featuring hula by Hauoli from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
More info: 882-5810
Open Mic Night Fundraiser for Kalani Souza
Big Island Brewhaus/7-10 PM
Open Mic Night Fundraiser for Kalani Souza.
More info: 887-1717
Brandon Nakano
Brown’s Beach House/6-9 PM
Enjoy Hawaiian music by Brandon Nakano.
More info: 887-7368
Nino
Luana Lounge/6-8 PM
Nino performs at this South Kohala lounge.
More info: 885-2000
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13
KAILUA-KONA
Greg Shirley Duo
Honu’s on the Beach Restaurant/5:30-8:30 PM
Come down and enjoy live music with the Greg Shirley Duo.
More info: 331-6388
Lee Stewart
Amici’s Italian Restaurant/5-8 PM
Jazz pianist and vocalist Lee Stewart will take the stage for a twice-weekly performance at Amici’s in Kailua-Kona.
More info: 322-9582
Kristin Lagasse
Kona Sunset Farmers Market/2:30-5:30 PM
Singer songwriter Kristin Lagasse brings her angelic voice to the weekly Kona Sunset Farmers Market. This maket is held in the parking lot of the Kona Kmart off Kamakaeha Avenue.
More info: Zarine 895-8665
SOUTH KOHALA
Pomai Brown
Kaunaoa Bar &Grill/5:30-8:30 PM
Hawaiian slack key guitarist Pomai Brown takes the stage at Kaunaoa Bar &Grill overlooking the Kohala Coast with hula by Kauiki from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
More info: 882-5810
Kahualanui — The kings’ of Hawaiian swing
Kings’ Shops/7-8:45 PM
Groove to the best of Hawaiian swing music by this Grammy-nominated group.
More info: 886-8811
Brandon Nakano
Brown’s Beach House/6-9 PM
Enjoy Hawaiian music by Brandon Nakano. More info: 887-7368
Nino
Luana Lounge/6-8 PM
Nino performs at this South Kohala lounge.
More info: 885-2000
Neil Barnett from Johnny Shot Band plays solo
Malolo Lounge/8-11 PM
Neil Barnett plays solo at this Kona venue.
More info: johnnyshot.com
THURSDAY, MAY 14
KAILUA-KONA
Greg Shirley Duo
Honu’s on the Beach Restaurant/5:30-8:30 PM
Come down and enjoy live music with the Greg Shirley Duo.
More info: 331-6388
Brian Piikea Vasquez
Huggo’s on the Rocks/5-10 PM
Check out Brian Piikea Vasquez rockin’ da uke. Featuring Hula Pua.
More info: 329-1493
Small Kine Action
Bongo Ben’s Cafe/6:30-9:30 PM
Enjoy the grooves of Small Kine Action.
More info: 329-9203
Brian Piikea Vasquez
Huggo’s on the Rocks/5-10 PM
Check out Brian Piikea Vasquez with Hula Joy.
More info: 329-1493
Neil Barnett from Johnny Shot Band plays solo
Splasher’s Grill/3-6PM
Neil Barnett from Johnny Shot Band plays solo at this Kailua Village venue.
More info: johnnyshot.com
John Keawe
Don’s Mai Tai Bar/5-7 PM
This Grammy and Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winning slack-key guitarist, plays.
More info: 930-3286
SOUTH KOHALA
Open Mic Night at Big Island Brewhaus
Big Island Brewhaus/6-9
Open mic night at this Waimea venue.
More info: 887-1717
Kai Hoopii
Blue Dragon Coastal Cuisine &Musiquarium/6-9:30 PM
A rare treat, this award-winning performer sings leo kiekie style (falsetto), continuing his musical family’s heritage.
More info: info@bluedragonhawaii.com
Kevin Teves with hula
Lava Lava Beach Club/5-9:30 PM
Hawaiian singer-songwriter and guitarist Kevin Teves performs. Featuring hula.
More info: 769-5282
Uncle Uke
Kings’ Shops/7-8:45 PM
Listen to the beautiful sounds by Robert Yates, local musician and author.
More info: 886-8811
Ken Lara
Kaunaoa Bar &Grill/5:30-8:30 PM
Ken Lara performs guitar with hula by Kawai from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
More info: 882-5810
Brandon Nakano
Brown’s Beach House/6-9 PM
Enjoy Hawaiian music by Brandon Nakano
More info: 887-7368
Tom M.
Luana Lounge/6-8 PM
Tom M. performs at this Kohala lounge.
More info: 885-2000
Matthew Brown from Johnny Shot Band plays solo
Banjy’s Paradise Bar &Grille/6-9 PM
Matthew Brown from Johnny Shot Band plays solo.
More info: johnnyshot.com