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Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo take the stage Jan. 15 at Aloha Theatre in Kainaliu.

Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo take the stage Jan. 15 at Aloha Theatre in Kainaliu.

Vignola is one of the most extraordinary guitarists performing before the public today. His stunning virtuosity has made him the guitarist of choice for Ringo Starr, Madonna, Donald Fagen, Wynton Marsalis, Tommy Emmanuel, the Boston Pops, the New York Pops and guitar legend Les Paul. Vignola covers a wide range of styles as well as Gypsy Jazz in the Jean “Django” Reinhart tradition.

Raniolo has already performed alongside many of the finest musicians in the world, including Tommy Emmanuel, Tony Trishka, Bucky Pizzarelli, David Grisman, and Matt Flinner.

Tickets for the LazarBear Productions show at Aloha Theatre are $30 for general admission and $45 for Gold Circle Reserved seating. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Call 322-9924 or visit www.apachawaii.org for information and to purchase tickets.

Following next Friday’s performance, Vignola and Raniolo travel to Honokaa People’s Theatre on Jan. 16. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; show starts at 7. Tickets to the Honokaa performance are $30 for general admission and $48 for Gord Circle Reserved seating. For more information and tickets, call LazarBear Productions at 896-4845.

On Jan. 17, the duo takes the stage at the Kilauea Military Camp Theater at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are also $30 for general admission and $48 for Gold Circle Reserved seating. For more information, call 967-8333. For tickets to the Volcano show, call LazarBear Productions at 896-4845. National Park entrance fees will not be assessed on attendees.

Tickets to the shows can also be purchased in advance at Volcano Store, Kiernan’s Music, Aloha Theater, Waimea General Store, Taro Patch Gifts, Hilo Guitars, CD Wizard, and Hilo Music Exchange.

Info: www.lazarbearproductions.com