February is Smoking at Blue Note Hawaii

February is jam packed at Blue Note Hawaii, the state's premier venue for the world's most celebrated artists, starting off with a tribute to some of the world's most celebrated artists lost in 2016 by local singer/songwriter Tim Rose. Jazz songstress Karrin Allyson makes her Blue Note Hawaii debut for four nights, followed by soulful GRAMMY® Award-winning songwriter Marc Cohn. Other notable artists include Mike Izon, Tsun Hui Hung, Meleana Brown, Maryanne Ito, Tavana, Donavon Frankenreiter, Max V, Willie K, Blayne Asing, Israel Vibration & Roots Radics, Kaumakaiwa Kanaka'ole and Deandre Brackensick.

A 15% kama'aina discount is available to residents for most shows. This is available online with code MAHALO15, as well as in person at the box office. Parking is validated at the OHANA East Hotel for $6 for four hours.

The full February Blue Note Hawaii lineup includes:

Tim Rose presents: LEGENDS LOST IN 2016
Special Guest Wendy Colonna

Date: February 1

Showtimes: 6:30pm & 9pm

Doors: 5pm & 8:30pm

Tickets: $35, $25, $15

2016 was one of the hardest years in recent memory for music lovers. Many of our legends passed during this calendar year- so many that doing a proper tribute will be difficult. Come down to Blue Note Hawaii to hear local award-winning songwriter Tim Rose pay tribute to the ones we've lost. A full band experience to be remembered, they will be celebrating the musical lives of these masters: David Bowie, Leonard Cohen, Phife Dawg (A Tribe Called Quest), Glenn Frey (The Eagles), ShaRon Jones, George Michael, Prince, and Merle White (Earth Wind and Fire).

Karrin Allyson

Dates: February 2 - 5

Showtimes: 6:30pm & 9pm

Doors: 5pm & 8:30pm

Tickets: $35, $25, $15

The Houston Press - "If there's a choir in heaven, someday the exquisite vocalist Karrin Allyson will lead it. She's such an otherworldly talent that the creator probably already has her on heavy rotation." Karrin lives in New York City, following a childhood in the Midwest, schooling in the Bay Area, a degree in classical piano performance and important stints in Minneapolis and Kansas City, where she began her recording career with Concord Jazz. Karrin currently spends two days out of three on tour, playing the major jazz festivals, concert venues and clubs of the U.S. and making repeated tours overseas - to Brazil, Japan, Australia and the great cities of Europe.

Marc Cohn

Dates: February 6 - 11

Showtime on February 6 and 7: 8:00pm, doors at 6:00pm

Showtimes on February 8 - 11: Doors: 5pm & 8:30pm

Tickets: $65, $45, $35

After winning a GRAMMY® for his soulful ballad "Walking in Memphis," Marc Cohn solidified his place as one of this generation's most compelling singer/songwriters, combining the precision of a brilliant tunesmith with the passion of a great soul man. He's a natural storyteller, balancing the exuberant with the poignant, and able to distill universal truth out of his often romantic, drawn-from-life tales. Cohn followed up his platinum-selling debut with two more releases in the 1990s, at which point TIME magazine called him "one of the honest, emotional voices we need in this decade" and Bonnie Raitt declared, "Marc is one of the most soulful, talented artists I know. I love his songs, he's an incredible singer, and I marvel at his ability to mesmerize every audience he plays for."

Mike Izon CD Release Party

Dates: February 12

Showtimes: 6:30pm & 9pm

Doors: 5pm & 8:30pm

Tickets: $35, $25, $15

Mike Izon, born and raised on the island of Oahu, started singing before he could even remember. In 2010 he recorded his first album "Book of Clichés" with his good friend Josh Yafuso. After playing music around Hawaii for some time, he went on to become the winner of an Asian American talent competition called Kollaboration in 2012. He played live on the red carpet at the ASIAN MUSIC AWARDS in Hong Kong and won Hawaii Stars in 2013. Mike has just released "Reincarnation," an album about his personal and musical journey and what he's been through as a person and an artist.

Tsun-Hui Hung Featuring Jeff Peterson

Dates: February 13

Showtimes: 6:30pm & 9pm

Doors: 5pm & 8:30pm

Tickets: $35, $25, $15

Tsun-Hui Hung, ???, born in Taiwan, studied erhu (Chinese fiddle) from the age of six, won major performing awards (including, the 'Outstanding Artist' award at the Taiwan National Erhu competition, the highest possible recognition for an erhu artist in Taiwan). Her musical skills led to invitations to come and play recitals in prestigious music venues and cooperate widely with contemporary composers and musicians with World, Western-classical, Chinese and other musical backgrounds. She has been playing her instrument in concerts and solo recitals all over the world, including the United States, China, South Korea, Japan, Turkey, and Germany. She holds a B.A. in Erhu performance from the Chinese Culture University, Taiwan, an M.A. in music composition from Ohio University, and a Ph.D. in Cognitive Ethnomusicology from the Ohio State University.

In 2016, she became a resident of Hawaii and has developed interest in corroborating erhu with Hawaiian music. She is currently teaching music and Chinese language at Hawaii Pacific University, Hawaii Tokai International College, and St. Andrew's School. Other than music, Tsun-Hui is proud of being a champion of National Taiwan Taichi competition.

Meleana Brown's Valentine's Day Concert

Dates: February 14

Showtimes: 6:30pm & 9pm

Doors: 5pm & 8:30pm

Tickets: $45, $35, $25 - ticket purchase includes a complimentary champagne toast

Multi- talented Meleana Brown performs Gospel, Hawaiian, Classical Opera, Ballads, Pop and R&B nationally & internationally. In 2010, Meleana was the opening act for Grammy-winning Bruno Mars in Honolulu. Born and raised in Hawaii, Meleana comes from a talented family and performed alongside Celine Dion's renowned violinist, Roddy Chung, at a benefit concert in Los Angeles in 2012. Meleana auditioned for Duets on ABC TV and within hours she was singing on national television, alongside nine-time Grammy winner, John Legend. She went on to travel all over the world singing as a featured vocalist on the high seas for a luxury cruise liner. In 2003, Meleana was one of the top 12 finalists on the popular TV show, American Idol, in a season that featured Grammy & Academy Award-winning Jennifer Hudson, and Season Three winner, Fantasia. She is now pursuing her musical career in Los Angeles.

Maryanne Ito

Dates: February 15

Showtimes: 6:30pm & 9pm

Doors: 5pm & 8:30pm

Tickets: $35, $25, $15

Maryanne Ito, of Samoan and Japanese heritage from Honolulu, Hawaii, is a soul singer, songwriter and performer, likened to Erykah Badu and Jill Scott. This independent artist combines a soulful-jazz style with R&B and Hip Hop. Ito is a 2015 Na Hoku Hanohano Award Winner in Hawaii for Best R&B Album, as well as a Vodafone Pacific Music Award Winner in New Zealand for the "People's Choice" Best International Artist. Her debut album "Waking Up" reached No.4 in the Official UK Soul Chart after only six weeks. Mother of two, Maryanne writes daily and loves to perform live with a full band or intimate acoustic sets. She collaborated Jemere Morgan (from Morgan Heritage) on the popular single "How I Feel," giving it a nice reggae edge. Maryanne continues to captivate listeners with her vocal talent, her adept play on words and her raw emotion that has converted first-time listeners into loyal fans.

Tavana

Dates: February 16

Showtimes: 6:30pm & 9pm

Doors: 5pm & 8:30pm

Tickets: $35, $25, $15

Tavana's blend of singer/songwriter, acoustic-blues-rock-roots music has been captivating audiences throughout the Hawaiian island chain and east to the mainland. Tavana has sent many of Hawaii's visitors home with a fresh experience far beyond expectation. Tavana's innovative sound has gained him radio play of original music like Vanster Hop, Warrior Song, Still They Want More, Wino, Desert Rain and My Carnival quickly gaining momentum among the local scene.

Donavon Frankenreiter

Date: February 17 - 19

Showtime: 6:30pm & 9pm

Doors: 5pm & 8:30pm

Tickets: $35 premium, $25 loge and bar

Donavon Frankenreiter's new album, "The Heart," officially marks the start of the singer-songwriter's second decade as a solo recording artist. It's been over ten years since the release of his self-titled debut, and in that time he has grown, not only as a musician, but also as a man. He's raising a family and nurturing two creative careers-one onstage, one in the waves-but on top of all that, he's still learning what makes him tick. And so, naturally, he named his album after his ticker. A decade into his career, Donavon Frankenreiter has learned to listen to his ticker above all else. Doing so has allowed the light to come in from all the corners of his world, even those where there is darkness. Sharing the load with those he trusts, and especially with those he loves, he has seized the opportunity to take control of his craft, on his own terms, and to follow his own beat.

Max V Featuring Bonny B

Dates: February 20

Showtimes: 6:30pm & 9pm

Doors: 5pm & 8:30pm

Tickets: $35, $25, $15

Maximiliano Valldeneu, a native of Argentina, is a self-taught musician, who at seventeen began studying Jimi Hendrix, one of his biggest influences. However, Max's musical style was forever changed after hearing blues legends like Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Albert Collins, Albert King, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. In 2001, Max began to play for Artie "Blues Boy" White and became his band leader, touring nationwide. The experience exposed him to different styles of music and he has performed and shared the stage with artists like Gladys Knight, Aretha Franklin, Tyrone Davis, Little Milton, Frankie Beverly featuring Maze, Isaac Hayes, Bobby Blue Bland, B.B. King, Billy Preston, Les McCann, and New Edition. Max's smooth style is a result of a lifetime of musical influences from many genres of music. You can hear his harmonious blend of soul, jazz, R&B, funk, and many more on his solo debut CD "It's About Love," and his performances at many great venues in and around the Chicago area.

Willie K

Dates: February 21

Showtimes: 6:30pm & 9pm

Doors: 5pm & 8:30pm

Tickets: $45, $35, $25

Raised on Maui, Willie Kahaiali`i (a.k.a. Willie K) has been entertaining audiences with his music since the age of 10. He has evolved into an eclectic and charismatic singer, songwriter, entertainer, and now actor. One of Hawaii's most versatile talents, Willie performs a myriad of musical genres, including Hawaiian, Jazz, Blues, Reggae, Rock, Country Western, and even Opera.

Blayne Asing

Dates: February 22

Showtimes: 6:30pm & 9pm

Doors: 5pm & 8:30pm

Tickets: $35, $25, $15

Born and raised on the island of O'ahu, singer/songwriter Blayne Asing began playing ?ukulele at age eight; singing in the Kamehameha Schools Children's Chorus at age nine; playing guitar at age 14; and playing percussion in the Kamehameha Schools marching, concert, and pep bands at age 12. Although he grew up loving the music of popular Hawai'i artists, his own music is heavily influenced by country and folk music artists such as James Taylor and Jackson Browne. In addition to his expertise in playing a variety of instruments, Asing is a prolific songwriter. His original songs range from country/folk to Hawaiian and island music, but he also loves performing the music of his favorite Hawaiian legends. He released his debut album "Young, Old Soul" in 2015, which earned him the 2016 N? H?k? Hanohano Award (Hawai?i's GRAMMY® Award) for Most Promising Artist.

Israel Vibration & Roots Radics
WITH OPENERS MAHKESS (FEB 23) AND PENIDEAN (FEB 24)
Presented by Hawaii's Finest & Coors Light

Dates: February 23 and 24

Showtime: 8pm

Doors: 6pm

Tickets: $35 General Admission, $40 day of show

A living lesson in fortitude, the vocal trio of Cecil "Skeleton" Spence, Albert "Apple Gabriel" Craig, and Lascelle "Wiss" Bulgin overcame adversity, illness, and poverty to become one of the finest roots groups in Jamaica's history. All three had been afflicted by polio and first became acquainted, albeit briefly, at Kingston's Mona Rehabilitation Clinic. Of the trio, Bulgin appeared least likely to emerge a singing sensation. It was serendipity that Spence bumped into Craig soon after, and fate intervened again, to bring the pair back into touch with Bulgin.

Israel Vibration went into Treasure Isle studio with producer U- Booth and recorded the single "Why Worry" and a version of "Bad Intention" for its flip. The group's exquisite dread sound and militant cultural themes made an instant impression and the trio now found themselves on-stage opening for the likes of Bob Marley and Dennis Brown. In 1977, Israel Vibration began work on their follow-up, "The Same Song," with producer Tommy Cowan. By the time they were done, the group had another hit song and a debut album of stunning proportions, which was titled after the single.

Continuing on as a duo, Spence and Bulgin reappeared with a new studio album, Pay the Piper, and proved that Israel Vibrations would not be defeated by defection. Israel Vibrations's career shows no signs of slowing, and the group has firmly carved a secure niche out of what once seemed an impenetrable surface. Their popularity seems assured, and they remain a vibrant live act and an always intriguing studio group. The trio's deeply devotional songs, cultural themes, inspirational lyrics, and original take on the roots style has struck a chord with reggae fans around the world.

Kaumakaiwa Kanaka'ole

Dates: February 27

Showtimes: 6:30pm & 9pm

Doors: 5pm & 8:30pm

Tickets: $35, $25, $15

Kaumakaiwa Kanaka'ole has been on the stage since she could walk. With five N? H?k? Hanohano awards to her credit and a growing reputation as "the voice of Hawai'i's new generation, she was the first Hawaiian performer invited to appear at New York's globalFEST. As an 'olapa (dancer) of H?lau O Kekuhi, she is experienced in all aspects of hula, oli [chant], haku mele [poetry & lyrics] and choreography. In 2013, Kaumakaiwa began to identify as female with the support of her family, in accordance with Hawaiian cultural tradition (m?h? wahine).

DeAndré Brackensick

Dates: February 28

Showtimes: 6:30pm & 9pm

Doors: 5pm & 8:30pm

Tickets: $35, $25, $15

California native DeAndré Brackensick, found his start to singing in his local gospel church. Although he is widely known for his run to the Top 8 on American Idol - Season 11, DeAndre continues to show his cultural influence and musical versatility by performing traditional Hawaiian music and hula across the island. His professionalism, creativity, and undeniable zeal for music makes him a sought-after artist and has worked with the likes of Sammy Johnson, Jamie Jones (All-4-One), Michelle Williams (Destiny's Child), Shoshana Bean, and John Legend. Performing throughout various states of America and just recently coming off of his Australia / New Zealand tour, DeAndré is currently working on his first full-length studio album to be released by the end of this year.

About Blue Note Hawaii

Located in the former Society of Seven showroom inside Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort, Blue Note Hawaii will feature a year-round lineup of musical entertainment - from local talent to international sensations - for limited engagements. As a part of Outrigger's ongoing commitment to the musical arts, the performance venue has undergone an extensive, multi-million-dollar revitalization, creating a brand new venue in the heart of Hawaii's most famed beach resort destination. Blue Note Hawaii features completely new décor and a state-of-the-art sound and light system.

The 9,000 square-foot facility was designed by local architecture and interior design firm InForm Design, and seats over 300 patrons, showcasing two performances nightly in an intimate setting - seven days a week, 365 days a year. A contemporary gift shop is part of the plan, including a dedicated location for musical acts to hold autograph sessions following each show. Guest will have the opportunity to dine at the venue, where a full-service restaurant and bar will highlight the culinary talents of Chef Rodney Uyehara. Talent buying and programming will be handled out of Blue Note Entertainment Group's New York office. Additionally, the venue will be available for private event bookings.

About Blue Note Entertainment Group

Blue Note Entertainment Group, founded in 1981 by Danny Bensusan, is a multi-faceted entertainment company that owns and operates New York's Blue Note Jazz Club, B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, Highline Ballroom, Subrosa, and Lucille's Grill; The Howard Theatre (Washington D.C.); and Blue Note Jazz Clubs Worldwide (Tokyo and Nagoya, Japan, Milan, Italy, Beijing, China, and Napa, California). The company also programs the Regattabar Jazz Club (Cambridge, MA). Blue Note Entertainment Group presents shows outside of its club network. The annual Blue Note Jazz Festival was established in 2011 and has since grown to become the largest jazz festival in New York City each June. Subsidiaries of Blue Note Entertainment Group include the GRAMMY®-nominated record label Half Note Records, whose catalogue includes over fifty titles recorded live at New York's Blue Note Jazz Club, as well as Blue Note Travel, Management Group and Media Group.

About Outrigger Enterprises Group

Outrigger Enterprises Group is one of the largest and fastest growing privately held leisure lodging, retail and hospitality companies operating in the Asia Pacific, Oceania and Indian Ocean regions. As part of its unique hospitality offering, the values-based company extends exceptional hospitality and authentic cultural experiences, incorporating local traditions and customs into the guest experience at each of its properties worldwide. Guided by more than 68 years of family leadership, Outrigger runs a highly-successful, multi-branded portfolio of hotels, condominiums and vacation resort properties, including Outrigger® Resorts, OHANA® Hotels and Resorts, Hawaii Vacation Condos by Outrigger®, Embassy Suites®, Holiday Inn®, Best Western®, Wyndham Vacation Ownership® and Hilton Grand Vacations™. Currently, Outrigger operates and/or has under development 40 properties with approximately 9,000 rooms located in Hawaii (Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Hawaii Island); Guam; Fiji; Thailand; Mauritius; Maldives; Vietnam; and Hainan Island, China. For online information, log on at www.outriggerenterprisesgroup.com and www.outrigger.com. Join Outrigger's social network to Find Out. Find Outrigger! Follow @OutriggerResort on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/OutriggerResorts. For on-going news, visit http://news.outrigger.com.

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