(Courtesy Aaron-Farley)
JULY 21
Indie pop band Grouplove broke out when its hit “Tongue Tied” was used in an iPod Touch commercial in late 2011. The group has been touring hard ever since and makes a stop at The Republik on July 21.
8 p.m. / The Republik / $27 / flavorus.com, 855-235-2867
(Courtesy Shaggy)
July 25-26
The Mayjah Rayjah returns with headliners Shaggy (Mr. Boombastic himself), pictured, and JBoog. Other acts in the jam-packed Hawaiian/reggae festival include Common Kings, Rebel Souljahz and Anuhea.
4 p.m. / Waikiki Shell / $29-$120 / ticketmaster.com, 866-448-7849
(Courtesy Ralphie May)
JULY 26
Like the name of his latest release says, Ralphie May is certainly “Too Big to Ignore,” but not only because of his super-size frame. The fan-favorite comedian has four platinum albums and four Comedy Central specials.
7 p.m. / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $40 / ticketmaster.com, 866-448-7849
(Courtesy Curtis Wave Millard)
JULY 30
Indie folk-rock band The Head and the Heart makes its Hawaii debut at The Republik. Last year the six-member Seattle group released its second album, “Let’s Be Still,” which debuted at No. 10 on the Billboard 200.
8 p.m. / The Republik / $25 / flavorus.com, 855-235-2867
(Courtesy SOJA)
AUG. 30
D.C. reggae band SOJA brings its positive and uplifting sounds to the Waikiki Shell, with special guests Michael Franti and Spearhead, to round out a four-island tour.
6 p.m. / Waikiki Shell / $39.50, $44.50, $79.50 / ticketmaster.com, 866-448-7849
TICKER
» Japan’s kawaii sensation Kyary Pamyu Pamyu performs at the Waikiki Shell on July 20. 5 p.m.; $30-$75; ticketmaster.com, 866-448-7849
» Former Hole frontwoman Courtney Love rocks The Republik on Aug. 26. 8 p.m.; $35, $40 day of show; flavorus.com, 855-235-2867