June Line-Up at Blue Note Hawaii Announced

June is swinging at Blue Note Hawaii, the state's premier venue for the world's most celebrated artists, kicking off with the Squirrel Nut Zippers, George Kuo, Henry Kapono, Keller Williams, Livingston Taylor, Capleton & The Prophecy Band and multi GRAMMY Award-winners Manhattan Transfer, back by popular demand.

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 June Blue Note Hawaii lineup includes:

Squirrel Nut Zippers
Dates: June 1 - 3
Showtimes: 6:30pm & 9pm
Doors: 5pm & 8:30pm
Tickets: $45, $35
Finding commercial success during the Swing Revival of the late 90s, Squirrel Nut Zippers are a fusion of blues, gypsy jazz and 1930s swing. In honor of the 20th anniversary of the release of the band's highest selling album Hot, founding members Jimbo Mathus and Chris Phillips, crafted a brand-new stage show and lineup, featuring leading musicians from New Orleans to serve up the bands unique musical flavor which owes its roots to that city.

George Kuo
Date: June 7
Showtimes: 6:30pm & 9pm
Doors: 5pm & 8:30pm
Tickets: $35, $25, $15
Playing in the traditional nahenahe (sweet/soothing) style, George Kuo is Hawaii's premiere Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar artist. Recognized twice in excellence with recording achievement by the Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts. Some career highlights have been with playing on Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion show and performing at the Hollywood Bowl with the Honolulu Symphony.
With Special Guests: Aaron Mahi, Pomaika'i Lyman and Greg Sardihna. Celebrating the legacy of the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame. George, Aaron and Pomaikai's mother Genoa Keawe are inductees and we would be performing the music of our inductees. This honor is the highest level of traditional Hawaiian music that would be presented to the public.

Blue Note Comedy Series: Andy Bumatai's Hana Hou Show
Date: June 9
Showtime: 8:00 p.m.
Doors: 6:00 p.m.
Tickets: $20 General Admission
Back by popular demand! Hawaii's Natural High presents the next installment of the Blue Note comedy series, featuring Hawaii comedy legend Andy Bumatai with opener Kaleo Pilanca.
Andy Bumatai has been a comic & businessman in Hawai'i for over 35 years. He's owned a nightclub, a chain of cell phone stores and an interest in one of the original ISPs in Hawai'i. After a bout with throat cancer Andy is now back to performing stand up comedy. As Andy puts it "I'm one of the few people with a show business career to fall back on in case my day job doesn't work out."

Deep Promotions Presents Undaground Konkushyn
Date: June 10
Showtime: 8:00 p.m.
Doors: 6:00 p.m.
Tickets: $20 General Admission
A Hawaiian grown rhythm and vibe group mixing multiple genres into their own original sound of harmonizing deep lyrical thoughts on top of unforgettable melodies, grooving bottom, and sing along hooks. Bruddah Hana, Bruddah Dez, and Bruddah Chris combine their hearts, souls, beliefs, and life experiences into one consciousness to write, compose, and produce the hard hitting sultry tracks that speak of life, love, joy, pain, and positivity! Backed up by a versatile excitable group of musicians able to touch you with all of their different styles, completes the "Undaground Sound" and gives them their unique vibe.

Revive the Live Music Festival After Parties
Date: June 9-11
Showtime: 11:30 p.m.
Doors: 10:30 p.m.
Tickets: $10 General Admission, $15 day of show
Keep the party going after the legendary Revive the Live Music Festival! Join us for the official festival after parties on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights for an epic lineup of local entertainment and DJs. Doors open at 10:30, music at 11:30 with DJ at 12:30am. Sponsored by Hawaii's Finest and Coors Light.
Friday, June 9 - Maoli
Starting in their sophomore year with encouragement from their teacher, Maoli (meaning "Native" in Hawaiian) was formed by Gleen Awong and Kana Akiu-Corpuz. Since then, Maoli has produced hit after hit like "No One" and "Breaking My Heart" continuing their ever evolving style and sound.
Saturday, June 10 - Ekolu
Losing to a ballerina dancer their high school talent show didn't deter Ekolu to keep doing what they love. In 1999 "Down in the Valley" became their first hit. Making Ekolu not only famous in Hawaii but also allowed their Hawaiian, island, reggae music to get popular on the mainland as well.
Sunday, June 11 - Ho'aikane
Originally formed in 1983, Ho'aikane is a constantly changing band with a consistently evolving sound. Not only have they played Hawaiian, Slack Key, Island Music, Jawaiian, Island Reggae, Reggae, but they even played Country music and Dance Hall.

Henry Kapono's Artist to Artist Series: The Songs of C&K
Date: June 15
Showtimes: 6:30pm & 9pm
Doors: 5pm & 8:30pm
Tickets: $45, $35, $25
GRAMMY nominated & multiple award-winner Henry Kapono presents an intimate and unique "Artist to Artist" concert series. The series kicks off with The Songs of C&K, where Henry and friends will perform hits from the iconic 1970s group Cecilio and Kapono.
Kapono is a thrilling performer, vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, composer, and an audience favorite. He has taken home 14 Na Hoku Hano Hano Awards (Hawaii's "Grammy") including Male Vocalist of the Year, Song of the Year, Single of the Year, Album of the Year, and Rock Album of the Year, and in 2016, along with John Cruz and Brother Noland: Best EPK for his Rough Riders "We Ride" CD.

Keller Williams
Date: June 16
Showtimes: 6:30pm & 9pm
Doors: 5pm & 8:30pm
Tickets: $45, $35
Describing his music as electro-hippie acoustic downtempo; singer, songwriter, guitarist, and one-man jam band, Keller Williams defies all standards. He seamlessly crosses genre boundaries encompassing rock, jazz, funk, and bluegrass, keeping audiences on their feet. Performing solo on-stage using a looping unit, he creates his backing loops in the moment, building and improvising throughout the show with his custom-made ten-string guitar making a truly unique show.

Livingston Taylor
Dates: June 17 - 18
Showtimes: 6:30pm & 9pm
Doors: 5pm & 8:30pm
Tickets: $45, $35, $25
>From top-40 hits "I Will Be in Love with You" and "I'll Come Running," to "I Can Dream of You" and "Boatman," both recorded by his brother James, Livingston's creative output has continued unabated. His musical knowledge has inspired a varied repertoire, and he is equally at home with a range of musical genres-folk, pop, gospel, jazz-and from upbeat storytelling to touching ballads.

Willie K
Date: June 20
Showtimes: 6:30pm & 9pm
Doors: 5pm & 8:30pm
Tickets: $45, $35, $25
As part of a family band-he was the second of nine boys and four girls-Willie learned how to play every instrument that might be needed in the show, from guitar and bass to the ukulele, quickly becoming a virtuoso on each. And he learned how to make music in virtually any genre that might please an audience. His albums released over the past two decades are devoted to everything from pure traditional Hawaiian music to Jazzy/Blues tunes.

Capleton & The Prophecy Band
Special Openers: Lion Fiyah (June 21) and Mahkess (June 22)
Dates: June 21 - 22
Showtime: 8pm
Doors: 6pm
Tickets: $40 General Admission, $45 day of show
At a young age, Capleton was dubbed for his talent for logical argument and being verbally gifted after a prominent local lawyer. Capleton's love for music started young in Jamaica's St. Mary Parish. Starting his career performing at severAl Small sound systems before catching on with Stewart Brown's African Star, a combination sound system and label with connections in both Jamaica and Toronto. After a string of dancehall hits, he was signed by Russell Simmons onto Def Jam Recordings. With his deep lyrics, burning rhythm, and thoughtfulness, Capleton spearheaded dancehall's return of to reggae tradition, using Rastafarian spiritual themes and classic reggae roots as a music foundation.
Sponsored by Hawaii's Finest and Coors Light.

Manhattan Transfer
Dates: June 23 - 25, June 29 - July 2
Showtimes: 6:30pm & 9pm
Doors: 5pm & 8:30pm
Tickets: $65, $55, $45 (Saturday nights $75, $55, $45)
The Manhattan Transfer has remained an important part of musical history for over forty years. The legendary quartet has won 10 Grammy Awards of 20 nominations, has been inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and continues to wow audiences with live performances throughout the country and the world. The Manhattan Transfer is comprised of Cheryl Bentyne, Alan Paul, Janis Siegel and Trist Curless, who recently stepped into the shoes of the group's founder, Tim Hauser, after his recent passing. With worldwide record sales in the millions, the extraordinary group topped the charts consistently for decades with their melodic and jazz infused vocals that bring audiences back year after year and that span generations.

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. Blue Note Hawaii also features a contemporary gift, including a dedicated location for musical acts to hold autograph sessions following each show. Guests can also dine at the venue, where a full-service restaurant and bar highlights the culinary talents of Chef Rodney Uyehara. Talent buying and programming is handled out of Blue Note Entertainment Group's New York office. Additionally, the venue is 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; Beijing, China; Milan, Italy; Napa, CA and Honolulu, HI). 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.

Photo credit: Paul Familetti

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