Saturday April 18, 2026

John Violinist is an internationally recognized violinist whose performances bridge contemporary R&B, soul and modern instrumental artistry. Known for his dynamic stage presence and crowd engaging style, John has built a reputation for delivering concerts that are both musically rich and visually captivating.

He has performed for high-profile audiences, including appearances before Tom Werner, Anthony Anderson, Queen Latifah, Valerie Simpson and Simone Biles. John has been featured on Talk of the Table with Gayle King, and his work has aired on VH1, BET, and MTV.

In recognition of his creative influence, John was selected for Tik Tok's first 100 Black Creatives program and now serves as a partner with the platform. He had built a powerful online presence, amassing more than 50 million views across social media. His collaborations include projects with Paramount and JBL Pro. John has been invited to perform at signature cultural events such as the National NAACP Gala in Boston, the Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony at the Connecticut State Capitol, the Juneteenth Freedom Foundation Festival in Washington, DC and the BET Soul Train Music Awards 50th Anniversary Soul Luncheon.

His debut album RISE, showcases his unique blend of soul, artistry and modern violin. It is out on all platforms!

Maggie Herron, on piano and vocals, performs with bassist Dean Taba. Come to Waikiki's premier bar for live music, pupus and specialty drinks.
You'll hear classic jazz/pop and Great American songs with the 6X winner of the Na Hoku Hanohano Award for Jazz Album of the year.