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The Rippingtons are a Grammy-nominated contemporary jazz group, founded by guitarist and composer Russ Freeman in 1985. The group has passed the thirty year mark, and continues to innovate. Under Freeman's production, the group has released 22 albums, all of which have attained top 5 Billboard status, with 5 of them reaching #1. Their debut album, "Moonlighting", which Jazziz magazine has called "the number one most influential contemporary jazz album of all time."

The group's influences are wide-ranging, from instrumental pop, to rock, to world music, to EDM, to R&B. Some artists having recorded with the Rippingtons include Arturo Sandoval, Jeffrey Osbourne, Kirk Whalum, Kenny G, Dave Grusin, the late Joe Sample, Dave Koz, David Benoit, Patti Austin, Peter White, Rick Braun, Zak Wylde, and many more. The Rippingtons were chosen Best Group 2000 by Billboard BET, and Best Group 2 years in a row, 2001 and 2002 by the Oasis Awards, in addition to Achievement in Video 2001.

The Rippingtons are a Grammy-nominated contemporary jazz group, founded by guitarist and composer Russ Freeman in 1985. The group has passed the thirty year mark, and continues to innovate. Under Freeman's production, the group has released 22 albums, all of which have attained top 5 Billboard status, with 5 of them reaching #1. Their debut album, "Moonlighting", which Jazziz magazine has called "the number one most influential contemporary jazz album of all time."

The group's influences are wide-ranging, from instrumental pop, to rock, to world music, to EDM, to R&B. Some artists having recorded with the Rippingtons include Arturo Sandoval, Jeffrey Osbourne, Kirk Whalum, Kenny G, Dave Grusin, the late Joe Sample, Dave Koz, David Benoit, Patti Austin, Peter White, Rick Braun, Zak Wylde, and many more. The Rippingtons were chosen Best Group 2000 by Billboard BET, and Best Group 2 years in a row, 2001 and 2002 by the Oasis Awards, in addition to Achievement in Video 2001.

The Rippingtons are a Grammy-nominated contemporary jazz group, founded by guitarist and composer Russ Freeman in 1985. The group has passed the thirty year mark, and continues to innovate. Under Freeman's production, the group has released 22 albums, all of which have attained top 5 Billboard status, with 5 of them reaching #1. Their debut album, "Moonlighting", which Jazziz magazine has called "the number one most influential contemporary jazz album of all time."

The group's influences are wide-ranging, from instrumental pop, to rock, to world music, to EDM, to R&B. Some artists having recorded with the Rippingtons include Arturo Sandoval, Jeffrey Osbourne, Kirk Whalum, Kenny G, Dave Grusin, the late Joe Sample, Dave Koz, David Benoit, Patti Austin, Peter White, Rick Braun, Zak Wylde, and many more. The Rippingtons were chosen Best Group 2000 by Billboard BET, and Best Group 2 years in a row, 2001 and 2002 by the Oasis Awards, in addition to Achievement in Video 2001.

Mike Lewis & Friends Present: A Tribute to Sade

NY turned local trumpet player Mike Lewis and his talented friends pay tribute to one of the greatest contemporary soul singers of the last 30 years - Sade.

A house-filling favorite in Las Vegas since she opened as one of the hottest tickets in town in June 2000, Rudner is known for her epigrammatic one-liners. Over the course of a fourteen year run and 2,000 plus shows, she has sold one and a half million tickets and become the longest-running solo comedy show in the history of Las Vegas. She has been named Las Vegas’s “Comedian Of The Year” nine years in a row and in 2006 received the Nevada Ballet’s “Woman Of The Year” Award. She was delighted to renew her relationship with Harrah’s Casino in September 2014 after four years at The Venetian. Rita’s first solo HBO special, Rita Rudner’s One Night Stand, was nominated for several awards, as was her eponymous English BBC television show that later appeared in the USA on A&E. Rudner’s two one- hour specials for HBO, Born To Be Mild and Married Without Children, were ratings standouts and she performed all over the country, filling Carnegie Hall in New York three times and the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles twice. In 2008 Rita Rudner: Live From Las Vegas was PBS’s first ever stand-up comedy special. Rita Rudner has written five books; her bestselling non-fiction titles, Naked Beneath My Clothes Rita Rudner’s Guide to Men and I Still Have It…I Just Can’t Remember Where I Put It, plus the novels Tickled Pink and Turning the Tables. The audio version of Naked Beneath My Clothes received a Grammy nomination.

The 1st Annual Jimmy Borges All-Star Jazz Festival

**Featured Artists TBA**

Jimmy Borges, Hawaii’s gentleman of jazz, entertained and inspired audiences around the world for over 60 years. Known for his velvety voice and charisma, Borges was also one of Hawaii’s most beloved teachers, encouraging generations of young artists to reach for their dreams.

Proceeds from this 1st Annual Festival named in his honor will benefit the “Jimmy Borges Endowed Scholarship in Vocal Music,” a need-based award at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. It will feature the best and the brightest of Hawaii’s jazz stars- all coming together to honor one of the greatest talents to grace our island

The name, “Keauhou,” was suggested by Hailama Farden, while the trio played music at the Kamehameha School’s Midkiff Library. This library is home to the waʻa (Hawaiian canoe) named “Makani Hou o Keauhou,” under which the group performed. Translated as “the new wind of Keauhou,” this waʻa became the inspiration for the group name, “Keauhou.” While the Hawaiian language offers a multiplicity of meanings and translations, the groups name can be translated as “the new/renewed generation.”

This name defines the young trio, Kahanuola Solatorio, and brothers, Nicholas and Zachary Lum, as they strive to bring forth inspiration from Hawaiian music of the eras preceding them, and contribute to a renewed respect and interest for the incomparable beauty of traditional Hawaiian music.

These three graduates of the Kamehameha Schools Kapālama found their musical roots through their involvement in the many musical and cultural opportunities offered at Kamehameha Schools. They sang in the Concert Glee Club, played in the Band, and both Lum brothers held the esteemed positions as their class’ student director in the world-renowned Song Contest.

Kahanuola and Nicholas recently graduated with their Master's Degree in the fields of Education and Hawaiian language, respectively, at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Zachary is currently the Choral Director of the prestigious Kamehameha School's Concert Glee Club and also a Master's candidate in the field of Ethnomusicology at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. All three are active and passionate educators and cultural practitioners in their fields.

In 2008, Keauhou was awarded first place in the unamplified traditional Hawaiian music contest, “Ka Himeni Ana,” held annually at the Hawaiʻi Theater. In 2017, Keauhou took top honors at the Nā Hōkū Hanohano awards attaining nine awards in nine categories for their debut album, "K

2 shows nightly at 6:30 PM & 9:00 PM

Grammy Award Winner, Regina Belle, will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii nightly from Aug. 3rd, 2017 - Aug 5th, 2017. Tickets range from $35 - $55, and are available for purchase at bluenotehawaii.com. A 15% Kama'aina ticket discount is available for local residents as well as military personnel. Please call our box office at (808) 777-4890 for details.

2 shows nightly at 6:30 PM & 9:00 PM

Grammy Award Winner, Regina Belle, will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii nightly from Aug. 3rd, 2017 - Aug 5th, 2017. Tickets range from $35 - $55, and are available for purchase at bluenotehawaii.com. A 15% Kama'aina ticket discount is available for local residents as well as military personnel. Please call our box office at (808) 777-4890 for details.

Singer-songwriter G. Love will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii on Aug. 4-5 at 11:30pm. Tickets range from $25 - $35, and are available for purchase at bluenotehawaii.com. Please call our box office at (808) 777-4890 for details.

2 shows nightly at 6:30 PM & 9:00 PM

Grammy Award Winner, Regina Belle, will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii nightly from Aug. 3rd, 2017 - Aug 5th, 2017. Tickets range from $35 - $55, and are available for purchase at bluenotehawaii.com. A 15% Kama'aina ticket discount is available for local residents as well as military personnel. Please call our box office at (808) 777-4890 for details.

Singer-songwriter G. Love will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii on Aug. 4-5 at 11:30pm. Tickets range from $25 - $35, and are available for purchase at bluenotehawaii.com. Please call our box office at (808) 777-4890 for details.

2 shows at 6:30 PM & 9:00 PM

Hawaiian singer/songwriter/musician duo will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii on Aug. 6th. Tickets range from $15 - $35, and are available for purchase at bluenotehawaii.com. A 15% kama'aina ticket discount is available for local residents as well as military personnel. Please call our box office at (808) 777-4890 for details.

2 shows at 6:30 PM & 9:00 PM

Comedian Steve Bynre will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii on Aug. 9th. Tickets range from $26 - $36, and are available for purchase at bluenotehawaii.com. A 15% kama'aina ticket discount is available for local residents as well as military personnel. Please call our box office at (808) 777-4890 for details.

2 shows at 6:30 PM & 9:00 PM

Argentinian native musician JP Jofre and the Hard Tango Chamber Band will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii on Aug. 10th. Tickets range from $15 - $35, and are available for purchase at bluenotehawaii.com. A 15% kama'aina ticket discount is available for local residents as well as military personnel. Please call our box office at (808) 777-4890 for details.

2 shows nightly at 6:30 PM & 9:00 PM

Multi-platinum award winning Latin artist Ottmar Leibert & Luna Negra will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii on Aug. 11th - Aug. 13th. Tickets range from $25 - $45, and are available for purchase at bluenotehawaii.com. A 15% kama'aina ticket discount is available for local residents as well as military personnel. Please call our box office at (808) 777-4890 for details.

2 shows nightly at 6:30 PM & 9:00 PM

Multi-platinum award winning Latin artist Ottmar Leibert & Luna Negra will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii on Aug. 11th - Aug. 13th. Tickets range from $25 - $45, and are available for purchase at bluenotehawaii.com. A 15% kama'aina ticket discount is available for local residents as well as military personnel. Please call our box office at (808) 777-4890 for details.

2 shows nightly at 6:30 PM & 9:00 PM

Multi-platinum award winning Latin artist Ottmar Leibert & Luna Negra will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii on Aug. 11th - Aug. 13th. Tickets range from $25 - $45, and are available for purchase at bluenotehawaii.com. A 15% kama'aina ticket discount is available for local residents as well as military personnel. Please call our box office at (808) 777-4890 for details.

2 shows at 6:30 PM & 9:00 PM

A local Hawaiian favorite singer/musician, Willie K will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii on Aug. 15th. Tickets range from $25 - $45, and are available for purchase at bluenotehawaii.com. A 15% kama'aina ticket discount is available for local residents as well as military personnel. Please call our box office at (808) 777-4890 for details.

2 shows at 6:30 PM & 9:00 PM

In a special Artist To Artist series event with Kalapana, the local legend Henry Kapono will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii on Aug. 17th. Tickets range from $25 - $45, and are available for purchase at bluenotehawaii.com. A 15% kama'aina ticket discount is available for local residents as well as military personnel. Please call our box office at (808) 777-4890 for details.

2 shows at 6:30 PM & 9:00 PM

Comedian Louie Anderson will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii on Aug. 18-19. Tickets range from $35 - $55, and are available for purchase at bluenotehawaii.com. A 15% kama'aina ticket discount is available for local residents as well as military personnel. Please call our box office at (808) 777-4890 for details.

2 shows at 6:30 PM & 9:00 PM

Comedian Louie Anderson will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii on Aug. 18-19. Tickets range from $35 - $55, and are available for purchase at bluenotehawaii.com. A 15% kama'aina ticket discount is available for local residents as well as military personnel. Please call our box office at (808) 777-4890 for details.

2 shows at 6:30 PM & 9:00 PM

Soul/gospel singer Freda Payne will be performing a tribute to Ella Fiztgerald at Blue Note Hawaii on Aug. 20th. Tickets range from $15 - $35, and are available for purchase at bluenotehawaii.com. A 15% kama'aina ticket discount is available for local residents as well as military personnel. Please call our box office at (808) 777-4890 for details.

2 shows at 6:30 PM & 9:00 PM

Blues-rocker Tavana will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii on Aug. 21. Tickets range from $15 - $35, and are available for purchase at bluenotehawaii.com. A 15% kama'aina ticket discount is available for local residents as well as military personnel. Please call our box office at (808) 777-4890 for details.

Multi-Grammy Award winning Jazz/R&B group, Take 6, will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii nightly from Aug. 22nd, 2017 - Aug 27th, 2017. Tickets range from $35 - $55, and are available for purchase at bluenotehawaii.com. A 15% Kama'aina ticket discount is available for local residents as well as military personnel. Please call our box office at (808) 777-4890 for details.

Multi-Grammy Award winning Jazz/R&B group, Take 6, will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii nightly from Aug. 22nd, 2017 - Aug 27th, 2017. Tickets range from $35 - $55, and are available for purchase at bluenotehawaii.com. A 15% Kama'aina ticket discount is available for local residents as well as military personnel. Please call our box office at (808) 777-4890 for details.

Multi-Grammy Award winning Jazz/R&B group, Take 6, will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii nightly from Aug. 22nd, 2017 - Aug 27th, 2017. Tickets range from $35 - $55, and are available for purchase at bluenotehawaii.com. A 15% Kama'aina ticket discount is available for local residents as well as military personnel. Please call our box office at (808) 777-4890 for details.

Multi-Grammy Award winning Jazz/R&B group, Take 6, will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii nightly from Aug. 22nd, 2017 - Aug 27th, 2017. Tickets range from $35 - $55, and are available for purchase at bluenotehawaii.com. A 15% Kama'aina ticket discount is available for local residents as well as military personnel. Please call our box office at (808) 777-4890 for details.

Multi-Grammy Award winning Jazz/R&B group, Take 6, will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii nightly from Aug. 22nd, 2017 - Aug 27th, 2017. Tickets range from $35 - $55, and are available for purchase at bluenotehawaii.com. A 15% Kama'aina ticket discount is available for local residents as well as military personnel. Please call our box office at (808) 777-4890 for details.

Multi-Grammy Award winning Jazz/R&B group, Take 6, will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii nightly from Aug. 22nd, 2017 - Aug 27th, 2017. Tickets range from $35 - $55, and are available for purchase at bluenotehawaii.com. A 15% Kama'aina ticket discount is available for local residents as well as military personnel. Please call our box office at (808) 777-4890 for details.

Na Hoku Hanohano award nomee, Kapono Na'ili'ili, will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii on Aug. 29th, 2017. Tickets range from $15 - $35, and are available for purchase at bluenotehawaii.com. A 15% Kama'aina ticket discount is available for local residents as well as military personnel. Please call our box office at (808) 777-4890 for details.

Multi Na Hoku Hanohano award winner, Brother Noland, will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii on Aug. 30th, 2017. Tickets range from $35 - $55, and are available for purchase at bluenotehawaii.com. A 15% Kama'aina ticket discount is available for local residents as well as military personnel. Please call our box office at (808) 777-4890 for details.

2 shows at 6:30 PM & 9:00 PM

Pop-rocker Eric Hutchinson will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii on Aug. 31 to Sept 2. Tickets range from $25 - $35, and are available for purchase at bluenotehawaii.com. Please call our box office at (808) 777-4890 for details.

2 shows at 6:30 PM & 9:00 PM

Pop-rocker Eric Hutchinson will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii on Aug. 31 to Sept 2. Tickets range from $25 - $35, and are available for purchase at bluenotehawaii.com. Please call our box office at (808) 777-4890 for details.

2 shows at 6:30 PM & 9:00 PM

Pop-rocker Eric Hutchinson will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii on Aug. 31 to Sept 2. Tickets range from $25 - $35, and are available for purchase at bluenotehawaii.com. Please call our box office at (808) 777-4890 for details.

2 shows at 6:30 PM & 9:00 PM

Pop-rocker Eric Hutchinson will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii on Aug. 31 to Sept 2. Tickets range from $25 - $35, and are available for purchase at bluenotehawaii.com. Please call our box office at (808) 777-4890 for details.