tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268513452011-12-14T16:49:18.234-10:00PARTYING LIKE A ROCKSTAR SINCE 1999...J. Blazenoreply@blogger.comBlogger1281100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-51923661374513663172007-04-09T04:24:00.000-10:002008-12-08T22:29:27.793-10:00

"So Necessary..." is up and running on Starbulletin.com!!!Check out www.sonecessary.tv for the latest news from Clubland. Nothing's changed... this blog will still keep you in touch with Honolulu nightlife. Just from a different location.See you there...

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-50204740193708700272007-04-08T02:57:00.000-10:002007-04-08T02:59:42.484-10:00

We hit the big time!Check out the Honolulu Star-Bulletin's online edition tomorrow for your first glimpse of the re-launched So Necessary...

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-84283455003839710382007-02-10T17:09:00.000-10:002007-02-08T19:03:40.928-10:00

We were more than a little disappointed to find out that Robbie Lawler wasn't fighting in the main event of ICON Sport: All In last night.Turns out he was suffering from food poisoning and had to join Tyson Nam, who earlier pulled out of the night due to a fractured wrist, on the sidelines at Blaisdell Arena.Mark Moreno and Scott Junk made up for it though, with a pair of stunning knockouts in

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-74011739364023753972007-02-08T18:59:00.000-10:002008-12-08T22:29:27.886-10:00

Here's the final card for tomorrow's ICON Sport fights at the Blaisdell. Note that Tyson Nam and Kolo Koka are NOT fighting, due to injury.185-lbs 3 x 5 Mins“Ruthless” Robbie Lawler Trevor “ The Experiment” GarrettMiletich Fighting Systems, Iowa vs. Killing Fields MMA, Ohio185-lbs 3 x 5 Mins“Charuto” Renato Verissimo Kris FleurestilHMC, Honolulu vs. Reinhardt MMA, Iowa205-lbs 3 x 5 MinsJeremy “½

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-34980092470211495772007-02-08T01:24:00.000-10:002008-12-08T22:29:28.310-10:00

It's Pro Bowl time in Honolulu once again, which means lots of parties with the players and the fans who want to hang out with them.The fun started last night at Zanzabar with Tony Touch, and continues tonight with Little Brother (above) and Jin the MC at Pipeline Cafe. If you're a hip-hop fan, there's lots to do all weekend. Hope you've got deep pockets... If Little Brother and Jin aren't your

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-34227553228772446432007-02-07T22:41:00.000-10:002008-12-08T22:29:28.407-10:00

We first heard of Ill Valley a few months ago, and finally had a chance to meet Hoku Haiku and Patrick John at the O Lounge during FLOW last Friday."Seeds and Stems" is the 10-track EP that's out now in advance of their upcoming full-length album, "Straight Out Da Ill Valley," due later this year.Here's our favorite track off the EP, "Old School Toyota."

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-64471532229483178262007-01-23T01:49:00.000-10:002007-01-23T01:52:20.230-10:00

High Chief XL... what can we say about the dude? He's got flow and the dance moves to match. Plus, he's been on the hip-hop grind on Oahu since the 80's... straight veteran, in our opinion.Anyway, check out the video, then visit Stone Groove Radio's MySpace page to hear what it sounded like over the air.And don't forget... the AIGA 10-Year Anniversary is Thursday at NextDoor. Get there early.

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-65483877793208063752007-01-08T03:18:00.000-10:002007-01-08T03:24:21.211-10:00

If you happened to pick up a copy of last week's Honolulu Weekly, you might have seen this story about The Deep End in Waikiki.It cracks us up, however, when the guy who wrote the piece mentions that you may have never heard of that bar before. Why does it make us laugh, you ask?Because if you had been a regular reader of the Barfly column in the Star-Bulletin, you would have known about The Deep

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-41340356293638684832007-01-05T17:42:00.000-10:002008-12-08T22:29:28.536-10:00

DIG Lifestyles and Echelon Entertainment done did it again... Guru is the latest hip-hop heavyweight to sign up for a gig in Honolulu.Pre-sale tix should be available soon...

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-79062832393542445122007-01-02T18:52:00.000-10:002008-12-08T22:29:28.700-10:00

Local hip-hop artists now have another platform to get their music heard in a club environment. "Flow" is a new monthly showcase at the O Lounge that will feature different artists every month, plus an open mic session at the beginning of the night and a freestyle battle at the end.This week's debut will feature performances by Krystilez, J-Sac and T-Qron. Big Mox and some dude named J. Blaze

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-2642419397117847572006-12-14T00:27:00.000-10:002008-12-08T22:29:29.079-10:00

Okay, there's actually FOUR items for Thursday, but whatever.Christmas means more kids in the clubs... so of course, the 18+ nights sprout up around this time of year. Come this time next month, most of those same parties will have disappeared.Reggae seems to be a popular music choice, following in the footsteps of the established "Redda Fire" weekly at the Living Room. At The O Lounge, Island

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-42382523692852953242006-12-12T00:01:00.000-10:002008-12-08T22:29:29.367-10:00

We're still seeing a lot of U2/Pearl Jam action going on in our logs... just in case you missed all the coverage, here's a link that will help get you caught up.Oh, and that bootleg we downloaded of Pearl Jam's Blaisdell Arena show? Worth every penny of the $9.99 price tag.Moving on to a couple of picks for Tuesday... first up, there's something going down at Brew Moon for those who want to meet

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-64161680861716377222006-12-09T00:01:00.000-10:002008-12-08T22:29:29.717-10:00

The other big event (other than the U2/Pearl Jam concert) going on this weekend is Hot Import Nights, taking place on Saturday at the Blaisdell. Almost as big as the event itself are all the afterparties. Check out Friday's In the Mix for more on what's planned for that night.Also, for those of you who know Bryan from the door at Ocean Club or the Living Room, or as one half of B-Tyte Productions

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-44634313357585583262006-12-07T00:03:00.000-10:002008-12-08T22:29:29.965-10:00

We've noticed a lot of search engine traffic for U2-related events in Honolulu this weekend. Throw in Hot Import Nights on Saturday and the Honolulu Marathon on Sunday, we're looking at a lot of tourists in town.So for all you U2 fans here in Hawaii and flying in from around the world, here's a quick rundown on what's going on before and after Saturday's big concert at Aloha Stadium.On Friday, a

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-71417590454510592212006-12-05T01:57:00.000-10:002008-12-08T22:29:30.105-10:00

There's no word about this on Pipeline Cafe's website, but we stumbled upon this Craigslist posting and got a little curious.It seems that Bud Light and Maxim Magazine have partnered up for something called the Maxim Exposure Party. The picture above is from an earlier installment in Los Angeles.Stop looking at the girl for a minute. Notice the bottle? That's called Product Placement.Here's some

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-60929964695354213422006-12-04T03:17:00.000-10:002008-12-08T22:29:30.237-10:00

We're still having a hard time wrapping our minds around the epic concert that was Pearl Jam on Saturday.The picture above was taken during "Yellow Ledbetter," when Eddie Vedder jumped the crowd barrier to be just a little closer to his fans.Here's the complete review that appears in today's Star-Bulletin.Oh, and we've decided... $9.99 is definitely worth it for the opportuinty to own the .mp3

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-78692157948802776012006-12-03T15:05:00.000-10:002006-12-03T15:13:04.759-10:00

Here's a little taste. The main course will run in the paper tomorrow.What a concert. We're temped to sign up at the band's website in order to be able to purchase a "bootleg" of the show. We'd want it just for the rendition of "Hawaii '78" that Eddie did with Boom. INSANE.

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-153462567710475882006-12-01T23:45:00.000-10:002008-12-08T22:29:30.493-10:00

There he is... the new ICON Sport World Middleweight Champion, Frank Trigg.He won the title by beating Jason "Mayhem" Miller at 2:53 in the second round via TKO (strikes). There was no denying that Miller took some punishment... the multiple soccer kicks to the head probably didn't help.More results from Friday's fights at Blaisdell Arena (remember, Robbie Lawler and Niko Vitale both withdrew

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-43405257388357448372006-12-01T15:41:00.000-10:002008-12-08T22:29:31.336-10:00

Big things going on in Honolulu this weekend, as we make our way towards the home stretch of the holiday shopping season.Our pick for the biggest, however, has to go to Eddie Vedder and the rest of Pearl Jam, who play at the Blaisdell on Saturday before next weekend's Aloha Stadium concert with U2. Did you know that the keyboardist for PJ is a Hawaii guy, from out Waimanalo side? He met Eddie

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-89333946527409528962006-11-30T16:25:00.000-10:002006-11-30T16:33:52.177-10:00

Pretty good lineup at Detox tonight... Missing Dave, along with The Malcognitas, Busekrus, Supersonic Space Monkeys, Grand Theft Audio and Shawn Davenport.Doors open at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday; $5 cover for everyone 16-and-up.

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-55871773526211984392006-11-30T02:05:00.000-10:002006-11-30T02:10:11.758-10:00

NextDoor is on point these days... lots of fun stuff going on there almost every day of the week.I was just there on Wednesday for the old school hip-hop edition of Acid Wash Wednesday, and I'm contemplating going back for the debut of The Love Oven on Thursday.Here's a little something that NextDoor's Lacy Matsumoto wrote about the new party:The former Roots Juice party held at Big City Diner

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-61931163950742832232006-11-30T02:00:00.000-10:002006-11-30T02:04:35.181-10:00

California Reggae Band Groundation returns to Honolulu on Thursday, in support of their latest album, "Upon the Bridge." The concert is at Pipeline Cafe.From the band's website:It is said that if you don't know your past, you don't know your future; well Groundation knows its past, and they're stepping into the future. While capturing the essence of true roots reggae, internationally renowned,

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-14087450064056396402006-11-29T15:28:00.000-10:002006-11-29T15:33:33.264-10:00

Forgot to post this last night... local band Kairoots is holding a CD release party in honor of their latest album, "King Soul," tonight at Pipeline Cafe.Linus the Band and Kauai's Johnny Five will open things up, and there will be prize giveaways all night. The grand prize is a hand-shaped surfboard by Glenn Minami.Doors open at 7 p.m. There's a $10 cover charge at the door.

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-64673478952093045732006-11-29T00:15:00.000-10:002006-11-29T01:30:42.217-10:00

Damn... three arrests in as many months? Snoop's latest run-in with the police happened yesterday, right after the rapper finished taping an appearance on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno.Now I know Snoop has a new album out and everything, but three arrests is a little overboard... even for a gangsta like him.Dude can't keep getting caught ridin' dirrrty! Maybe he should just roll in a different

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-9223148489400376492006-11-29T00:14:00.000-10:002006-11-29T00:23:59.486-10:00

Reggae fans, it doesn't get much better than this... Natural Vibrations performing live, $3 drinks all night long and no dress code!Vertical Junkies, Stone Groove Family and Bay VI host the 18-and-over weekly that has its roots in the old "$5 Pitchas and Rubba Slippas" party, when it was at Hard Rock Cafe on Friday nights a few summers ago.Besides the live music, this week's party will also play

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-76286345028125789792006-11-29T00:04:00.000-10:002006-11-29T02:05:21.578-10:00

Acid Wash Wednesdays have been transporting folks back to the 80's for a few months now, but this is the first time the weekly industry night has decided to focus on the good ol' boom bap that came long before the hip-pop stuff you hear on MTV today.And big up to Vegas Mike, one of the main folks behind this year's success at NextDoor. He'll be leaving the islands for Los Angeles next year, so be

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-27042617688473562372006-11-27T13:51:00.000-10:002006-11-27T14:01:08.131-10:00

It's not the best video, but that's a short clip of Jurassic 5's DJ Nu-Mark from my vantage point onstage at Pipeline on Saturday.As with most hip-hop shows, fans had to wait until after midnight to see the actual performance... and J5 definitely didn't disappoint. They stayed until almost 2 a.m. before hanging out to sign autographs for a BUNCH of people who crowded the stage afterward.Did you

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-4054625860412734792006-11-24T17:35:00.000-10:002006-11-24T17:49:52.500-10:00

As it says on the flyer... Pop yo Kalakaua at thirtyninehotel during "Soul Clap," the sleeper of all monthly parties right now despite the decent buzz it's gotten in print.The Nocturnal Sound Krew's DJ Eskae is the brains behind this one, and this month's party features a guest set by DJ Jim Browskee.Check out a mix he did here, via a link Eskae posted at Quadmag.com.

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-32099540949398444872006-11-24T17:29:00.000-10:002006-11-24T17:34:28.624-10:00

It's not even December yet, but that's not stopping local band Pimpbot from throwing its annual "Christmas Toga Party" at Detox.Wear a toga to this 18+ party and you get in for $5. Cover is $7 if you're not dressed up. YSAS and Hometown Heroes open.

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1160146643208084582006-10-06T04:55:00.000-10:002006-10-25T15:17:28.943-10:00

Thanks to everyone who discovered this blog from searches for Pearl...Here's an update, if you're curious.Check this out.Also, please come back and visit again in the near future... I've got an announcement that you'll probably get a kick out of.

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1151643085321170102006-06-29T18:38:00.000-10:002006-09-12T13:58:43.246-10:00

That's the word from Beau Mohr, who spoke to the CCIM Hawaii Chapter earlier today.Keep an eye out for Tuesday's "In the Mix," which will contain more details about Mohr's speech and his plans for the new nightspot at the mall.What I can tell you right now: Pearl is on the mauka side of the mall, on the third level where JC Penney used to be. It's also going to be located near the new Nordstrom

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1151641822763216482006-06-29T18:17:00.000-10:002006-06-29T18:32:44.600-10:00

If you're looking for something a little different tonight, you might want to consider Jennifer Paz's CD release party at the O Lounge.Paz reminds me of an older Jasmine Trias... except you know this girl got some pipes, since she starred (twice!) in "Miss Saigon."From Paz's biography on her website:Philippine born Jennifer Paz began her professional career playing the title role in the 1st

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1151640976414799112006-06-29T18:13:00.000-10:002006-06-29T18:16:16.413-10:00

No... we're not talking about the August concert at the Waikiki Shell with Hoobastank and Hot Hot Heat.This "Band Camp" is a summer weekly at Venus, open to everyone 18-and-over. While there's a cover charge for the kiddies, those old enough to drink get in for free!

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1151640775467211742006-06-29T18:10:00.000-10:002006-06-29T18:12:55.476-10:00

Mahalo plenty to Elle Simple over at QuadMag.com. She was kind enough to post up a couple of graphics for the blog... this one is my favorite of the two.

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1151445353622314812006-06-27T11:51:00.000-10:002006-06-27T11:57:34.280-10:00

Just heard about this, and it's a pretty good bet that not too many other people will find out in time...DIG Lifestyles, one of the promoters for Thursday's Erykah Badu show at Pipeline Cafe, just announced that everyone who buys a $42 presale ticket at the story today only will be entered in a drawing to attend a four-person meet-and-greet with the singer. Call 946-8620.Winners will be drawn

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1151409357744703122006-06-27T01:52:00.000-10:002006-06-27T01:56:40.160-10:00

Local jazz virtuoso Abe Lagrimas, Jr. (above) headlines tonight's jazz night at Jazz Minds Art and Cafe.Not only does this guy play drums, but he's also taken up the ukulele. He's got a new album out in stores called "Dimensions."Joining Lagrimas tonight at Jazz Minds are guitarist Gilbert Batangan and special guest bassist Shawn Conley. The music starts at 9 p.m.

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1151330252398162662006-06-26T03:54:00.000-10:002006-06-26T03:57:32.413-10:00

The Funky4Corners crew presents another B-Boy competition at the Waipahu Fil-Com Center today from 5 to 10 p.m.Ten bucks gets you into "Civil War," which features a five-on-five B-Boy Battle, a "Grab Bag" writers battle and "The Scratch Corner" hosted by DJs Observ and Cozy.Here's the lineup of battles:Drunken Monkey vs. RBThe Disturbed vs. SantanaDuey Nutz vs. AdamJermz vs. EmersonJon Squared vs

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1151094848128537442006-06-23T10:24:00.000-10:002006-06-23T10:34:08.130-10:00

This one looks like fun... the Nocturnal Sound Krew collaborates with Chinatown nightspot thirtyninehotel to bring us "Soul Clap," featuring New York DJ Pase Rock.Doors open at 9 p.m. for the 21-and-over crowd, with no cover before 10:30 p.m. NSK's DJ Eskae and guest MC Maria Remos will get things started.Here's a quick hit about the party, courtesy of "Crawlspace" in today's Honolulu

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1151094257272243192006-06-23T10:18:00.000-10:002006-06-23T10:24:17.273-10:00

Congrats to local car/motorcycle club Racesauce, which celebrates its fourth anniversary this weekend.The fun starts tonight, with a car cruise scheduled long after the sun sets on Honolulu.Tomorrow, the party moves to the O Lounge to partner up with the folks who usually bring "The Light" to the Kapiolani Blvd. nightspot on Saturdays. Doors open at 10 p.m. for the 18-and-over crowd, and a few

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1151093807604946962006-06-23T10:11:00.000-10:002006-06-23T10:16:47.716-10:00

Hey, I can dream... right?This summer would be OFF THE CHAIN if Jay-Z... AND Linkin Park came out to Hawaii.And if a promoter in this town can get their act together quick, you never know. It just might happen.From Linkin Park's MySpace profile:LP Fans in Japan - If you haven't gotten your tickets for the Summer Sonic festival yet, get them now to catch Linkin Park headlining in Osaka on August

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1151033267041018712006-06-22T17:23:00.001-10:002006-06-22T17:33:42.300-10:00

Now this is all just wishful thinking on my part, but...Could Jay-Z possibly be considering a show in Hawaii?Hip-hop website SOHH.com reports that Hov will embark on an international tour later this year. Only UK dates are listed in the story, but it also says he plans to perform in Asia and Australia at some point.And since you have to fly over Hawaii on the way to/from Asia and Australia, it

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1150978966166807062006-06-22T02:19:00.000-10:002006-06-27T11:51:18.586-10:00

Tonight's the night... Russell Simmons is in town, and will make an appearance today from 5 to 7 p.m. at Pearlridge before moving on to Fashion 45 at 10 p.m.Simmons is here promoting his new Phat Farm clothing line, dubbed "Beyond the Green." It's based on the clothes golfers wear on the course and in the clubhouse.Read more about Simmons and what he had to say about his trip to Hawaii at this

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1150978052804697392006-06-22T01:58:00.000-10:002006-06-22T02:07:32.806-10:00

From today's "In the Mix" column in the Honolulu Star-Bulletin:Natives are taking controlI'M NOT going to waste space and try to convince you to check out the Barefoot Natives' Oahu debut tonight and tomorrow.That's because Willie Kahaialii and Eric Gilliom don't need my help. They've already built quite a buzz from their home on Maui, and have won crowds over from the neighbor islands since

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1150977474472781072006-06-22T01:50:00.000-10:002006-06-22T01:57:54.483-10:00

Thanks to Jake the Snake from GenuineHI.com, everyone who wasn't at Pipeline for the Talib Kweli concert can get a taste of the opening act - Hawaii's own The Usual.Be sure to watch the whole thing, but play close attention at about 5:00 into the clip, when Creed Chameleon brings out some special guests for a freestyle sesh.Big Mox, Intaleck the Reject and the one and only High Chief XL came out

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1150898646831680562006-06-21T04:00:00.000-10:002006-06-21T04:04:06.833-10:00

Looking to save a bit of money when you go out? Head over to Fashion 45 tonight for "Wild 'N Out Wednesdays."Dooprs open at 10 p.m. for the 21-and-over crowd, with half off cover before midnight. There's $3 domestic beers on special all night, and well shots are just $2 from 1:02 to 1:09 a.m. Oh, and well drinks are !/2 off all night.DJ Kool E in the mix... JT on mic control. The lovely ladies

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1150898404886586512006-06-21T03:58:00.000-10:002006-06-21T04:00:37.210-10:00

Feel like dressing up tonight? Check out this fundraiser for the Lokahi Canoe Club:Come to a costume/dance party inspired by Alice in Wonderland -- wear a funky hat or dress as a Wonderland character for the chance to win $100 gift certificates. Live band, DJ, complimentary pupus, raffles and cash prizes. June 21, 7pm-12am event sponsored by Lokahi Canoe Club entrance $10-- for the price of a

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1150806169872330422006-06-20T02:19:00.000-10:002006-06-20T02:24:55.963-10:00

Big concert news from today's "In the Mix" column in the Star-Bulletin:CONCERT NEWS: The Black Eyed Peas play the Blaisdell on Aug. 14, with tickets on sale this Saturday at 9 a.m. ... Yellowman performs at Pipeline on July 6 ... 808shows.com reports that Tool will be in town Aug. 18 and 19 ... And yes, that was Stevie Wonder on the Big Island last week. The legendary artist was hired to perform

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1150805918454915742006-06-20T02:16:00.000-10:002006-06-20T02:19:15.823-10:00

Stand-up comedy returns to Eastside Grill, as I-Deliver Entertainment presents "Crack-Up Tuesdays" at the Puck's Alley hangout.Comics like Champ Kaneshiro and Mo Dixon (above) are among those supporting this new weekly, which starts at 8 p.m.

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1150706437162693932006-06-18T22:28:00.000-10:002006-06-18T22:43:17.903-10:00

Hot on the heels of Star 101.9's announcement that Hoobastank will headline Band Camp IV at the Waikiki Shell on Aug. 5, word comes from Jason Miller at 808shows.com that Tool will visit Aug. 18 and Aug. 19. That's lead singer Maynard Keenan, more recently of A Perfect Circle fame, in the picture above.Nothing's listed yet on Tool's official website, but it does list shows in Japan the week

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1150705547110724362006-06-18T22:23:00.000-10:002006-06-18T22:25:47.123-10:00

So much for the all-ages party at the waterpark every week this summer... at least they still got Mondays at Bliss...

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1150523727949003962006-06-16T19:52:00.000-10:002006-06-16T19:55:27.960-10:00

"Jah's Jewel" Sahra Indio has a new music video out...It's called "Jah Fire," and also features the band Hot Rain. The song is off Indio's upcoming album, "Change," scheduled for release this fall.

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1150487642857318322006-06-16T09:45:00.000-10:002006-06-16T11:23:41.603-10:00

It's another good weekend for Honolulu hip-hop fans, thanks to the folks at DIG Lifestyles and Echelon Entertainment.From today's "Crawlspace" in the Star-Bulletin:New promoters take over with a bang this weekend at Deep Blue, the nightclub located below street level at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki.Triple Deluxe partners with DIG Lifestyles and Echelon Entertainment to host the official Talib Kweli

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1150424862113704392006-06-15T16:25:00.000-10:002006-06-15T16:31:31.490-10:00

From today's "In the Mix" column in the Star-Bulletin:LOCAL PROMOTERS Unity Crayons seem to have found a new base of operations at Detox. All ages are welcome tonight for the "Summer Bash Punk Show," starting at 6 p.m. Five bucks gets you access to live performances by the Insurgents, White Rose, Mistermeaner, Smitz and Extra Stout ...

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1150424716154785132006-06-15T16:15:00.000-10:002006-06-15T16:25:45.366-10:00

The "all-ager rager" has gotten bigger and badder since I was in high school. Back in the 90's, all we had were dances that were only open to students from specific schools.These days, the parties have moved from school cafeterias and gyms to local nightclubs, and are open to kids from all over the island. It's a teen's wet dream... no parents, and plenty members of the opposite sex to get into

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1150424094646935032006-06-15T15:59:00.000-10:002006-06-15T16:14:54.716-10:00

There's been a lot of support lately for TRX TV, a locally-produced television show that airs on OC-16. A lot of local bands have submitted music videos, and TRX's plan is to eventually launch a full-blown music video channel within the next few months.If you haven't seen the show yet, new episodes air on Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. and repeat at the following times:Wednesday @ 4p, 9:30pThursday @ 3a,

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1150287372146145112006-06-14T02:12:00.000-10:002006-06-14T02:16:12.156-10:00

Architechs Hawaii and Profound Entertainment kick off a new Wednesday night weekly at Fisherman's Wharf, with DJs Delve1der and XL on the decks."Happy Endings" is a homecoming of sorts for Delve, who returns from a gig in Chicago last week. I wonder if he got to kick it with Kanye again, after the Chi-Town icon was just out here with Common a couple of weeks ago.So go down to the Living Room and

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1150201442165802082006-06-13T02:18:00.000-10:002006-06-13T02:24:02.176-10:00

Didn't have a camera in the studio on Sunday night, so you get this three-year old (or is it four?) picture of me and DJ Sub-Zero upstairs at the Wave Waikiki.Sub was part of our "studio audience" for the debut of STONE GROOVE RADIO, with yours truly on the mic and DJ Jrama manning the wheels of steel.Being the blogging freak that I am... I just had to register a new domain and get

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1150032197413419522006-06-11T03:18:00.000-10:002006-06-14T02:17:48.646-10:00

If you happen to be in the Chinatown area for pau hana sometime before July 15, make sure to stop in at thirtyninehotel for a look at "The Young Hopefuls," an exhibit featuring works by current Oahu high school students.Not bad stuff, from what I saw before the monthly "First Friday" festivities at the art gallery/nightspot. There are some talented kids out there, and Hoala High School senior

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1150031841192584052006-06-11T02:58:00.000-10:002006-06-11T03:17:24.670-10:00

Mixed martial arts fans are a lucky bunch these days... there's a different promotion just about every month out at the Blaisdell, along with the UFC and Pride FC pay-per-views that air regularly at Eastside Grill.Saturday night brought the return of X-1 to the Blaisdell Arena, in a night that featured a number of action-packed fights. I've got the quick and dirty results here, thanks to my

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1149912245035445482006-06-09T17:58:00.000-10:002006-06-09T18:07:28.696-10:00

Six months of planning and negotiations come to fruition this weekend... STONE GROOVE RADIO IS HERE.Be sure to tune into 102.7 Da Bomb this Sunday night at midnight for the debut program, with yours truly on the microphone and DJ Jrama (above) on the decks.For those who don't know, the Stone Groove Family has roots in the local scene going back at least a decade. Fellow SGF members DJ G-Dog and

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1149911890075237082006-06-09T17:52:00.000-10:002006-06-14T02:17:16.196-10:00

Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park and Honolulu Streetwear have teamed up for "Kulcha Klash," another big festival-style concert out on the Leeward side.Once again, a bunch of mainland reggae bands are making the trip, along with some pretty big names from the DJ world.Ky-Mani Marley, Mr. Vegas and Baby Cham will all be performing, as will local acts Marty Dread, Ooklah the Moc and Emirc.On the DJ

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1149911451342491902006-06-09T17:47:00.000-10:002006-06-09T17:50:51.353-10:00

1700 Kapiolani Boulevard is turning into quite the weekend destination, with both Skybox and Osake housed in the same building, and that new clothing store just opening up there as well.If you haven't been to Skybox on a Friday lately, now's your chance to check it out. The "Aloha Friday Concert Series" kicked off last week, coming back again strong tonight with The Next Generation.Next week

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1149762464110140962006-06-08T00:25:00.000-10:002006-06-08T00:28:36.120-10:00

Mark your calendars... Mr. Phat Farm himself is coming to town.From an e-mail I got last week:"Upscale Entertainment, Hot Lava Entertainment along with My Evolution Entertainment is bringing music and clothing icon Russell Simmons to Hawaii to host the Official Phat Farm "Beyond the Green Tour." The event is to introduce his new line of clothing "Beyond The Green." The event will take place on

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1149761952475789962006-06-08T00:11:00.000-10:002006-06-08T00:19:12.486-10:00

Rihanna is quite the busy bee... in just the past few weeks, she's performed both in Europe and Asia, along with gigs on both the East Coast and West Coast of the mainland U.S.Tonight, you'll be able to catch her on both the MTV Movie Awards pre-show, as well as performing on "The Tonight Show." But thanks to the magic of television, she actually taped the MTV stuff last Saturday...Anyway. From

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1149562174118810892006-06-05T16:39:00.000-10:002006-06-05T16:49:34.203-10:00

Sorry about the lack of updates. I got sick last Thursday and spent most of the weekend in bed.But I'm back.Anyway, if you haven't heard of Southern rapper Bun B, then you haven't been listening closely enough. Along with playa partner Pimp C, the two make up UGK, otherwise known as the Underground Kingz.Remember Jay-Z's "Big Pimpin" and the music video that went along with it?Now do you

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1149072747623055332006-05-31T00:39:00.000-10:002006-05-31T00:54:02.420-10:00

Did you know that Story of the Year used to be known as BIG BLUE MONKEY?Yup. For reals.I'm glad they changed their name.If you didn't know, these guys got started in St. Louis before moving to Southern California about four years ago. Once they got there, the band recorded "Page Avenue" and began touring almost immediately, dropping a heavier sound for one that was more emo.Before SOTY takes the

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1149035882796432672006-05-30T14:32:00.000-10:002006-05-30T14:40:01.246-10:00

Found out about another local blog with connections to the Honolulu nightlife scene... if you have a chance, go check out Tackle Box Hawaii and tell 'em the Partyrazzi sent ya.Which brings us to the subject at hand, local hip-hop artist Creed Chameleon, who also happens to be part of the group The Usual.I interviewed Creed back in Sept. 2005, and was impressed by his dedication to the game and

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1148972009006455892006-05-29T20:47:00.000-10:002006-05-29T20:54:36.613-10:00

KHNL's Cindy Paliracio did an interesting piece last week about the as-yet-unopened Pearl Ultra Lounge, located on the top floor of Ala Moana Center.Beau Mohr (the guy on the right) is the brains behind this project, and has spent the last six months working on it while also serving as general manager at the Ocean Club.From Cindy's story online:"The lounge isn't expected to open until early

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1148683367451711592006-05-26T12:37:00.000-10:002006-05-26T12:43:20.296-10:00

Sorry... haven't been able to locate a flyer for this summer's edition of "$5 Pitchas and Rubba Slippas," so you're looking at last year's.Funny how just a few days ago, I posted about not seeing Alika out and about this summer.Well, Soljah's back... at Lulu's in Waikiki. Should get nuts, with cheap beer and no dress code just steps from the beach. And no air conditioning.But hey, it's an 18-

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1148606435977559572006-05-25T15:18:00.000-10:002006-05-25T15:21:22.903-10:00

Another show taking place tonight... Israel Vibration at Pipeline Cafe.From the band's bio:"Mention the name Israel Vibration in reggae music circles and watch the warmth of recognition and appreciation of anyone who has seen or heard this very special group of singers. The positive vibrations emanating from the music of Israel Vibration have been spellbinding audiences, critics and DJs for over

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1148606137135872052006-05-25T15:12:00.000-10:002006-05-25T15:15:37.146-10:00

They've been party professionals for more than a decade, laying it down on wax as The Alkaholiks. Now that J-Rock, Tash and E-Swift have begun to branch out with solo efforts, the time has come for them to call it quits as a group.Despite label issues the past few years, the trio came together one last time to release "Firewater" for their fans. You can read more about that album in this

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1148531470974074552006-05-24T18:20:00.000-10:002006-05-24T18:33:53.410-10:00

I'm really looking forward to this fight on Friday at the Blaisdell... Miller vs. Gamlin.The traditional face-off pose makes for an interesting picture this time around. Miller wasn't as talkative as he's been at previous press conferences. Call it a quiet confidence... you knew he had stuff he wanted to say, but was holding it in."I don't like to run," he said. "I got my hands up and my chin

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1148465370262246612006-05-24T00:05:00.000-10:002006-05-24T00:09:30.276-10:00

First it was Jay Mohr, now Howie Mandel.After postponing his performance at the Blaisdell Concert Hall to stay in Los Angeles and continue taping "Deal or No Deal," word came yesterday that he needs to tape EVEN MORE EPISODES of the show.So, no Howie for Hawaii.Oh well.

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1148380445405194812006-05-23T00:26:00.000-10:002006-05-23T00:35:20.600-10:00

Party with the philanthropic tonight at Jazz Minds Art and Cafe, as the Hawaii Community Services Council and the Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations host a fundraiser from 6 to 8 p.m.Tickets to "Great Jazz and Wines" are $100, but presumably include wine and... jazz music.Don't know about the grape juice, but I do know that DeShannon Higa (above) will be the featured jazz artist.I also

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1148352148312906952006-05-22T16:38:00.000-10:002006-05-22T16:43:17.530-10:00

Double D Productions and Hot 93.9 team up to present a new weekly MC battle."Supremacy" kicks off at 9 p.m. tonight, with two rooms of music and The Hot Girls on the go-go stages. In the main room, it'll be DJ Jimmy Taco and the Don K-Won, while DJs Mindgame and Revise represent the Beatdown crew in the Klymaxxx Lounge.But the highlight is the weekly battle, which will award the winner 20 spins

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1148351849635576872006-05-22T16:34:00.000-10:002006-05-22T16:38:05.900-10:00

It's the end of an era... after more than 25 years, the legendary Wave Waikiki closed its doors last weekend.Along with that story, the Star-Bulletin has a great set of pictures that were taken throughout the evening. Good stuff.That person in the picture above is Tess, by the way... one of the best cocktail servers in Honolulu. She's gonna move over to Hula's, which means I won't see much of her

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1147860458886838572006-05-17T00:02:00.000-10:002006-05-17T00:07:38.896-10:00

The O Lounge follows through with its new, one-two punch of midweek parties tonight, as the Stone Groove Family and Vertical Junkies present the 2006 edition of "Summer Camp."This is basically the same party as last year at the Hard Rock Cafe, but now it's at a venue that's actually designed to hold crowds of thirsty club kids. Dress code is the same - casual - and you're encouraged to wear

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1147820745267408712006-05-16T12:59:00.000-10:002006-05-16T14:23:47.636-10:00

Now there's a blast from the past... Dano, Alika and Gretchen, reppin' 102.7 Da Bomb, Soljah and Pipeline Cafe, respectively.These days, Dano is long gone (back to the mainland), Alika doesn't do his Soljah parties very often (he's also a firefighter), and Gretchen now works at Bikini Cantina at Aloha Tower Marketplace (I think).When Da Bomb went on the air six years ago, the first weekly event

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1147743424746143972006-05-15T15:32:00.000-10:002006-05-23T01:03:09.566-10:00

From go-go dancer Nina Roxanne's MySpace:"T.I.'s sexy new video 'Why You Wanna' debuts this Mon. 5/15 all over MTV! First, tune in to TRL at 3:30pm EST to catch the WORLD PREMIERE! Then check out MTV's 'Making The Video' for 'Why You Wanna' shot on location in Hawaii at 6:30pm! Repeats follow on 5/17 @2:30a, 5/18 @10a & 3:30a, 5/19 @ 7:30p."In case you don't know... the two girls with their backs

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1147567615110449902006-05-13T14:40:00.001-10:002006-05-13T14:47:54.110-10:00

Another option for tonight is Tempo Valley, an up-and-coming local hip-hop group.Here's a little more on the group, courtesy of their Soundclick.com page.Tempo Valley is a blend organic sounds and live instruments playing accoustic blues over some smooth mellowed out urban beats, with ethereal female vocals and poetry. Come and feel the TEMPO...Why this name?Born and raised on Oahu, there's a

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1147567180177722742006-05-13T14:35:00.000-10:002006-05-13T14:39:40.186-10:00

Sorry about the lack of updates this week... the real job is kicking my okole these days.If you haven't heard yet, Slum Village and Souls of Mischief play tonight at Pipeline Cafe. Here's an interview with Tajai from SoM that ran in the Star-Bulletin yesterday.Doors open at 10 p.m. tonight at Pipeline, and keep an eye out for the limited edition Stone Groove Radio mixtape CDs...

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1146791998598659042006-05-04T15:03:00.000-10:002006-05-04T15:21:41.750-10:00

East Coast reggae band Soldiers of Jah Army headlines "Straight Roots" tonight at Pipeline Cafe, with local acts Ooklah the Moc, Humble Soul and T.H.C. scheduled to open.According to SOJA's website, the band will kick off their 2006 "Get Wiser Tour" with shows on Oahu and Maui before moving on to the mainland."Their pure roots reggae will pulse all over for the next few months, spreading 'equal

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1146790948142974652006-05-04T15:00:00.000-10:002006-05-04T15:02:28.143-10:00

Courtesy of Jason Miller at 808 Shows:"Last In Line is a three-piece punk rock band from Orange County, CA. Their music style is similar to that of bands like Face To Face, The Bouncing Souls, Screeching Weasel, NOFX, MxPx, and The Decendents.Guitarist/Vocalist, Thomas Hennessy, is a former member of the Hollywood based band SideKick. Hawaii punk rockers may remember SideKick from their 2003 tour

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1146790414123736142006-05-04T14:49:00.000-10:002006-05-04T14:54:54.810-10:00

When Nicole Richie went to the Coachella Music Festival last weekend, most of the hoopla was about the stupid-looking glasses she wore all day.Those things remind me of those fake glasses you'd get at the carnival... that were waaaaaaay oversized.Now it's fashion.Anyway, the whole point of this post wasn't to share that first picture... it was to share this one. I wonder what that could be in her

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1146789893480258992006-05-04T14:32:00.000-10:002006-05-04T14:45:59.460-10:00

Just had to comment on something I saw in the Weekly when I picked up a copy yesterday.Check out the first line:"When Hawai‘i thinks import models, one name comes to mind: Christine Mendoza."Really? According to this link, Christine is a native of the Philippines. While she lived here for a little while, she now resides in California.So why would someone from Hawaii think of her when it comes to

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1146789098965606772006-05-04T14:25:00.000-10:002006-05-04T14:31:38.966-10:00

Okay, so you know that Britney Spears is hapai again, right?She was scheduled to hold a press conference today to announce the news, but that didn't happen. I don't know why she's waiting so long... it's not like you can't tell her belly is getting bigger.But wait, there's more! It's also come out that Britney has hired a sitter for her husband! She doesn't want to tag along while he goes

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1146788410285518852006-05-04T14:14:00.000-10:002006-05-04T14:20:40.393-10:00

Oh, man... this show sounds like it's going to be good. Mr. T has gotten the green light for his new series, "I Pity The Fool.""TV Land has picked up six episodes of this Dr. Phil-meets-Tony-Robbins reality show in which Mr. T stars in the unlikelyrole of social scientist traveling across the country to dispense his ownclassic Mr. T style advice. Whether it's viewers struggling with problemsat

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1146704644948402282006-05-03T14:55:00.000-10:002006-05-03T15:15:21.040-10:00

While Jawaiian and mainstream Hip-Hop continue to dominate the busiest nights at Pipeline Cafe, it's nice to see the club sticking with it's plan to feature other types of music as well.You might think Honolulu doesn't have much of a rock scene, but that couldn't be farther from the truth.Don't believe me? Check out Dagra and Crucible tonight when they open for Hatebreed. In my opinion, the Wave

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1146617755115035222006-05-02T14:40:00.000-10:002006-05-02T14:56:32.983-10:00

I don't know if they can draw all the regulars from Waikiki, but Detox could be the next hot spot for local bands once the Wave shuts down.Check out Indie Honolulu for another look at the local scene... just be sure to tell them Partyrazzi.com sent you!

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1146615807547542942006-05-02T14:19:00.000-10:002006-05-02T14:23:27.550-10:00

This one's been going for a few weeks now, and Jazz Minds is a pretty cool place to go and grab a drink.You might recognize the Positive Regime crew from gigs at Indigo and other Chinatown venues. I remember checking them out at the Treehaus waaaay back in the day.Here's what I had to say about Jazz Minds after a visit back in January.

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1146615467943939532006-05-02T14:12:00.000-10:002006-05-02T14:18:25.353-10:00

Just when you thought hip-hop fashion couldn't get any stranger... I present to you the $400 hoodie.I can hear my friend Urusai now: "Ho, brah... that sh#t is HOT!"Ahahaha...

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1146614859594085872006-05-02T14:02:00.000-10:002006-05-02T14:09:52.536-10:00

The big dog in the digital music revolution has announced that it's reached distribution agreements with record labels that will retain current song pricing."The recording industry and Apple had been at odds over Apple's insistence to keep its flat rate with some labels wanting variable pricing, including higher prices for new releases.The distribution contracts were up for renewal for the first

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1146541920926999722006-05-01T17:46:00.000-10:002006-05-01T17:52:00.926-10:00

Since it's officially been announced that the Wave will close later this month, get down there tonight for one of the last installments of Black Monday, a weekly that started in March.Hosted by the Stone Groove Family's DJ Jrama, this one is a throwback to the post-2 a.m. era at the Wave during the Pussycat Lounge (before it went mainstream at Fashion 45) days and on Fridays when he would just

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1146541400503502342006-05-01T17:40:00.000-10:002006-05-01T17:44:46.440-10:00

Here's the latest on Jake, courtesy of the folks at Hitchhike Records:"Aloha!Jake will go straight from Japan to the BIG EASY for the New Orleans JazzFest then bounce back between coasts before returning to Hawaii for a performance with Noel Okimoto @ St. Louis Mamiya Theatre.Jake's newly redesigned website is up and running! We're very happy with the changes and invite you to stop by and check

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1146540973415474832006-05-01T17:20:00.000-10:002006-05-01T17:37:34.303-10:00

I always get a kick out of mainland news reports about Honolulu nightlife.Typically, the stories consist of a couple of hotel bars the reporter visited while in Waikiki, along with a stop at either the Wave, the W Honolulu or Duke's at the Outrigger Waikiki.The Wave and the W did make it into this particular piece, but what I liked is that the reporter also took the time to speak with the Oahu

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1146539918666062972006-05-01T17:11:00.000-10:002006-05-01T17:19:42.473-10:00

The Associated Press reports that a newspaper rack was blown up by a police bomb squad after someone mistook a device rigged to promote Tom Cruise's new "Mission Impossible" movie for an actual bomb."A newspaper promotion for 'Mission: Impossible III' got off to an explosive start when a county arson squad blew up a news rack, thinking it contained a bomb.The confusion: the Los Angeles Times rack

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1146539322176077232006-05-01T16:59:00.000-10:002006-05-01T21:50:36.450-10:00

So if you haven't heard by now, Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards fell out of a palm tree over the weekend.That's right. He fell. OUT OF A PALM TREE.WTF?Some reports say he was also involved in a jet ski accident later that day, although Richards' reps wouldn't confirm that.And while the U.S. press remained pretty serious about the situation, you've gotta love how some tried to describe "

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1146362923650644572006-04-29T16:06:00.000-10:002006-04-29T16:08:43.653-10:00

Talk about a distraction on the road... mucho mahalos to the person who e-mailed me this picture.Looks like it's on the H-1 out towards Mililani. You know this girl is aware that her ass is hanging out. I wonder if anyone else said anything as they drove by...Just say no to crack! Ahahahaha...

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1146362644252203912006-04-29T16:00:00.000-10:002006-04-29T16:04:04.253-10:00

Pipeline Cafe's monthly showcase of local bands, "Local Vocal," returns tonight with a CD release party for The Girlas, along with performances by All Natro and One Drop.The Girlas are a hui of female musicians who decided it would be better to release an album together instead of doing battle against each other as solo artists. Learn more about these talented ladies by reading this story that

J. Blazenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851345.post-1146362422182048312006-04-29T15:56:00.000-10:002006-04-29T16:00:22.183-10:00

"Tantriq," the poolside party at Ciao Mein in the Hyatt Regency Waikiki," returns for a second month to the hotel restaurant.Last month's debut party had to deal with the epic rains that hit the state. Hopefully the weather will cooperate enough tonight to allow folks to enjoy the hotel's outdoor lanai that overlooks Kalakaua Avenue.Doors open at 9:30 p.m. tonight at Ciao Mein, and there will be

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