BY JASON GENEGABUS / jason@staradvertiser.com
If you only have enough graduation cash or summer job savings for one show, make sure to pick from the list below.
MAYJAH RAYJAH 2014
Now that the annual KCCN FM100 Birthday Bash is gone, the title of “biggest summer concert of the year” is a toss-up between the Raymond “Ray Jr.” Ho Jr.-produced MayJah RayJah and BAMP Project’s Republik Summer Music Festival.
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Jack Johnson will perform at two concerts in August at the Waikiki Shell. Unfortunately, both are sold out. (Craig T. Kojima / ckojima@staradvertiser.com)
Ho consistently strives to outdo himself, so this year’s two-day event at the Waikiki Shell shouldn’t disappoint.
J Boog will headline the first night, with support from more than two dozen opening acts, including Nesian N.I.N.E., Hot Rain, Backward Shaka, Ikena Dupont and DJ Osna.
The following evening, Shaggy returns to Honolulu with help from Anuhea, Kapena, Bo Napoleon, Sammy J and others.
The party doesn’t stop on Oahu, however. The MayJah RayJah will stage concurrent shows on Maui the same two nights, with the Saturday night Oahu lineup playing Maui on Friday night and vice versa.
» Where: Waikiki Shell, 2805 Monsarrat Ave.
» When: 4 p.m. July 25 and 26
» Cost: $29-$120
» Info: 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com
» Note: For a full list of performers and details on advance ticket deals, visit facebook.com/MayJahRayJah or mayjahrayjah.com.
JACK JOHNSON WITH SPECIAL GUEST MICHAEL KIWANUKA
There’s no ignoring the fact that Jack Johnson’s pair of August concerts at the Waikiki Shell are among the most highly anticipated of not just the summer, but all of 2014.
Sadly, unless you’re one of the 17,000 or so lucky fans with tickets to those shows, the only way you’ll hear the North Shore resident with opening act Michael Kiwanuka is to set up in Kapiolani Park.
» Where: Waikiki Shell, 2805 Monsarrat Ave.
» When: 6:30 p.m. Aug. 1 and 2
» Cost: Both shows sold out; proceeds to benefit the Kokua Hawai’i Foundation
» Info: kokuahawaiifoundation.org
HENRY KAPONO, ‘BACK IN THE DAY HAWAI’I’
The Waikiki Shell will wrap up a busy stretch of summer shows when Henry Kapono headlines an all-star lineup of local musicians during Back in the Day Hawai’i on Aug. 23.
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Henry Kapono headlines “Back in the Day Hawai’i.” (Steven Mark / smark@staradvertiser.com)
The concert, presented by Oceanic Time Warner Cable, the Hilton Hawaiian Village, Mauna Loa Macadamia Nuts and Alaska Airlines, is also sponsored by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser and will serve as a benefit for Make-a-Wish Hawaii.
Along with Kapono, the following artists are scheduled to perform:
» Kalapana
» Jerry Santos
» Brother Noland
» Keola Beamer
» Robert Cazimero
» Willie K
» John Cruz
» Amy Hanaiali’i
» Robi Kahakalau
» Sean Na’auao
» Ledward Kaapana
» Mike Ka’awa
» Raiatea Helm
» Where: Waikiki Shell, 2805 Monsarrat Ave.
» When: 6:30 p.m. Aug. 23
» Cost: $29-$150, VIP packages available
» Info: backinthedayhawaii.com
COURTNEY LOVE
Starting with Hole in 1989, Love has been an indelible part of the American rock landscape for 25 years. She’s worked as a solo artist for more than a decade, although she resurfaced with a new lineup and album in 2010.
Love, who is also an accomplished actress and author, released a new single, “You Know My Name,” last month.
» Where: The Republik, 1349 Kapiolani Blvd.
» When: 8 p.m. Aug. 26
» Cost: $35
» Info: flavorus.com, 855-235-2867