Kauai Events Calendar
- Saturday, September 4
Kauai Community Market
Kauai Community College
3-1901 Kaumuali Hwy
Lihue
Starts at 10:00 am
Kaua‘i Community Market features a wide variety of locally grown food products, culinary treats, value-added products, as well as agricultural and culinary demonstrations. The market is a place where you can shop for food from the garden, enjoy delicious local foods, learn more ways to cook and grow local ingredients, and connect directly with farmers from around the island. - Saturday, September 4
Mike Smith and Pat Durkin
Lighthouse Bistro
2484 Keneke St
KilaueaStarts at 6:30
How to find Lighthouse Bistro - Saturday, September 4
Ben Ahn
Dukes Barefoot Bar
3610 Rice St
LihueStarts at 4:00 pm
How to find Duke’s Barefoot Bar - Saturday, September 4
Moku and Lenny
Keoki’s Paradise
2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr
KoloaStarts at 7:00 pm
How to find Keoki’s Paradise - Saturday, September 4
Francesco Garripoli & Kauai Vibe Tribe
Trees Lounge
440 Aleka Place
KapaaStarts at 8:45 pm
How to find Trees Lounge - Saturday, September 4
Sunshine Market – Kekaha
Kekaha Neighborhood Center
Elepaio Road
Kekaha
Starts at 9:00 am
Kauai Sunshine Markets help reduce the price residents pay for fresh agricultural products and support the economic viability of agriculture. Kauai Sunshine Markets allow only produce such as unprocessed fruits, vegetables, nuts, flowers, and plants grown on Kauai. - Saturday, September 4
Treysara
Mediterranean Gourmet Restaurant
5-7132 Kuhio Highway
Haena
Starts at 6:00 pm
Treysara is Trey and Sara Thompson. Trey (jazz bassist) has performed or recorded with Larry Carlton, Joe Cocker, Jose Feliciano, Steven Stills, Graham Nash, Cher, Les Dudek, Mike Finnigan, Jim Krueger, James Newton-Howard, David Foster, Amy Holland, Michael McDonald, Jim Mandell, Linda Thompson, as well as many others.
Sara (vocals) has always had a strong passion for music and spends her time writing songs for Treysara as well as for others. She writes many different styles of music, and recently produced a song called “Little Whisper” airing on the local Christian radio station. She also won an award at the Kauai Music Festival for a song she co-wrote with Trey called “If Angels Weep”.
How to find Mediterranean Gourmet - Saturday, September 4
Randy Carnevali
The Happy Talk Lounge – Hanalei Bay Resort
5380 Honoiki Rd
PrincevilleStarts at 6:00 pm
‘Kauai-it Music’ - Saturday, September 4
The Lost Pelican Band
Caffe Coco
4-369 Kuhio Hwy
Wailua
Starts at 7:00 pm
The Lost Pelican Band is an eclectic, fun lovin’ group comprised of Sam Kitsch (guitar, vocals), Jess Montgomery (lap steel, guitar, dobro, vocals), Carlene Hughes (harmonica, percussion, vocals), and Gail Little (bass, vocals). Their relaxed sound is a fusion of Hawaiian, blues, folk, rock, and country music, with an emphasis on acoustic instruments, ensemble vocals, and playing quietly. Some of their musical influences are Hank Williams, early Elvis, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Donovan, Hendrix, Zeppelin, The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, Dan Hicks, Tom Petty, John Prine, Kauai legend Larry Rivera, and especially, of course, like billions of others, The Beatles. - Saturday, September 4
Jonah Cummings
Shutters Lounge – Hilton Kauai Beach Resort
4331 Kauai Beach Drive
Lihue
Starts at 7:00 pm
Born on Oahu, Jonah Cummings began his singing career early, and opened to a packed house on his very first performance. You will be impressed by his well rounded vocals, guitar playing, and his endless repertoire of hit songs. In the past JC has appeared with Elvin Bishop, Taj Mahal, and Willie Nelson. He also toured with Na Kaholokula, and had the pleasure of performing with Jimmy Kaholokula and his sons, Robbie and Kimo, for more than eight years. His CD, “Chance Romance” is full of original songs, and the title track, a beautiful ballad, is getting a lot of local radio airplay. He was the opening act for UB40, and shared the stage with Ka’au Crater Boys, Kapena, and Israel Kamakawiwo’ole. - Saturday, September 4
Jazz Quartet
Stevenson’s Library – Grand Hyatt
1571 Poipu Rd
PoipuStarts at 8:00 pm
How to find Stevenson’s Library - Saturday, September 4
Matt Bolton
Tahiti Nui
5-5134 Kuhio Hwy
Hanalei
Starts at 10:00 pm
Matt Bolton is a singer/songwriter building a following through energetic and eclectic shows in the club scenes of Kauai. Matt has performed with Todd Rundgren, Bill Kreutzmann (Grateful Dead), Jesse Colin Young, Donovan Frankenreiter, Prarie Prince (The Tubes), Titus Kinimaka, and Amy Hanaialii Gilliom. His stage show has been known to surprise audiences nightly. It is an eclectic mixture of original music as well as music from hundreds of different musical artists and bands. Wether playing with his band or solo, Matt’s energetic performances gain him new fans every night. - Sunday, September 5
Titus Kinimaka
Trees Lounge
440 Aleka Place
KapaaStarts at 7:00 pm
How to find Trees Lounge - Sunday, September 5
Sierra Club Outing
Sierra Club
Makale’ha Springs
East Side
Very strenuous – 2.5 miles
On this short but rugged hike up Maka`leha stream, see springs emerging from the top of a dense ponded layer of lava. The perennial springs are home to many Hawaiian ethno botanical plants. Tabis are required footwear. Bob Nishek 346-0476 - Sunday, September 5
Randy Carnevali
The Happy Talk Lounge – Hanalei Bay Resort
5380 Honoiki Rd
PrincevilleStarts at 4:00 pm
Bass player Randy Carnevali has been playing jazz on Kauai for many years at Happy Talk Lounge. He is best noted for his improvisational jazz, and it’s not uncommon for world class players like Taj Majal or Bill Kreutzmann to show up for a session. - Sunday, September 5
Nick Castillo
Keoki’s Paradise
2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr
Koloa
Starts at 7:00 pm
Nick grew up singing with his family of four brothers and sisters on the island of Kauai. He continued to sing, making the All State Honor Choir, and nurtured his love for traditional Hawaiian music and choreography. His career developed as he performed on CDs, at the Queen Emmalani Festival, as well as opening spots for Cecilio & Kapono, and The Brothers Cazimero. Nick began to write his own songs, and audiences everywhere were charmed by his melodic voice, perfect delivery, and warm performances. Then the recording of his own CD “In Dreams” became a reality as his unique vocal stylings take Hawaiian music in a whole new direction. His beautiful falsetto delivery lends an unforgettable quality to updated renditions of Hawaiian classics.
How to find Keoki’s Paradise - Sunday, September 5
John Rivera – Greenstone Project
Stevenson’s Library – Grand Hyatt
1571 Poipu Rd
Poipu
Starts at 8:00 pm
John Rivera was born and raised on the west side of Kauai and has been singing since he was a child. He credits his love for music to his musically diverse family with whom he began harmonizing with in church as a young boy and who later taught him how to play the ukulele. John’s warm and soothing voice has been entertaining audiences for 15 years. A lover of all musical genres, he enjoys singing both traditional and contemporary Hawaiian, R&B, Top 40, Folk, Island, and Reggae music. A sample of his musical influences include Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, and Alicia Keys. He enjoys meeting people from all over the world and believes that aloha is contagious. John hopes to infect the world with aloha through his music.
How to find Stevenson’s Library - Monday, September 6
Steve Dubey Jazz
Stevenson’s Library – Grand Hyatt
1571 Poipu Rd
PoipuStarts at 8:00 pm
How to find Stevenson’s Library - Monday, September 6
Trio Blues Band
Trees Lounge
440 Aleka Place
KapaaStarts at 8:30 pm
How to find Trees Lounge - Monday, September 6
John Rivera – Ukulele/Bass Duo
Keoki’s Paradise
2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr
Koloa
Starts at 6:00 pm
John Rivera was born and raised on the west side of Kauai and has been singing since he was a child. He credits his love for music to his musically diverse family with whom he began harmonizing with in church as a young boy and who later taught him how to play the ukulele. John’s warm and soothing voice has been entertaining audiences for 15 years. A lover of all musical genres, he enjoys singing both traditional and contemporary Hawaiian, R&B, Top 40, Folk, Island, and Reggae music. A sample of his musical influences include Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, and Alicia Keys. He enjoys meeting people from all over the world and believes that aloha is contagious. John hopes to infect the world with aloha through his music.
How to find Keoki’s Paradise - Monday, September 6
Kirby Keough
Joe’s On The Green – Kiahuna Clubhouse
2545 Kiahuna Plantation Dr
Koloa
Starts at 4:30 pm
Born and raised in the islands, Kirby has been singing and playing guitars and ukulele since childhood. Of Hawaiian, Spanish, Norwegian, and Irish ancestry, his multi-cultural roots are reflected in the music he makes with friends on Kauai, and around the world. Hawaiian music, roots, rock, jazz, reggae, and blues are some of his favorite styles. As leader or sideman, his skills are in constant demand on stage and in the recording studio, and has played on a host of critically acclaimed albums by local Hawaiian artists, as well as national and international releases. He remains one of Kauai’s best loved musicians.
How to find Joe’s On The Green - Monday, September 6
Sunshine Market – Koloa
Koloa Ball Park (Knudsen)
Maluhia Road (near Emi Rd)
Koloa
Starts at 12:00 noon
Kauai Sunshine Markets help reduce the price residents pay for fresh agricultural products and support the economic viability of agriculture. Kauai Sunshine Markets allow only produce such as unprocessed fruits, vegetables, nuts, flowers, and plants grown on Kauai. - Tuesday, September 7
Carnivalis Jazz
Stevenson’s Library – Grand Hyatt
1571 Poipu Rd
PoipuStarts at 8:00 pm
How to find Stevenson’s Library - Tuesday, September 7
Kanak Attack
Tahiti Nui
5-5134 Kuhio Hwy
HanaleiStarts at 6:30
- Tuesday, September 7
Sunshine Market – Kalaheo
Kalaheo Neighborhood Center
Papalina Road
Kalaheo
Starts at 3:00 pm
Kauai Sunshine Markets help reduce the price residents pay for fresh agricultural products and support the economic viability of agriculture. Kauai Sunshine Markets allow only produce such as unprocessed fruits, vegetables, nuts, flowers, and plants grown on Kauai. - Tuesday, September 7
Jonah Cummings
The Happy Talk Lounge – Hanalei Bay Resort
5380 Honoiki Rd
Princeville
Starts at 6:00 pm
Born on Oahu, Jonah Cummings began his singing career early, and opened to a packed house on his very first performance. You will be impressed by his well rounded vocals, guitar playing, and his endless repertoire of hit songs. In the past JC has appeared with Elvin Bishop, Taj Mahal, and Willie Nelson. He also toured with Na Kaholokula, and had the pleasure of performing with Jimmy Kaholokula and his sons, Robbie and Kimo, for more than eight years. His CD, “Chance Romance” is full of original songs, and the title track, a beautiful ballad, is getting a lot of local radio airplay. He was the opening act for UB40, and shared the stage with Ka’au Crater Boys, Kapena, and Israel Kamakawiwo’ole. - Tuesday, September 7
Cindy Combs
Hanapepe Cafe
3830 Hanapepe Road
Hanapepe
Starts at 12:00 noon
Cindy Combs is one of Hawaii’s best women Slack Key Guitarists sending a message of aloha to everyone who listens. Her style is innovative and unique as she was influenced by the likes of Dylan and Baez, and then Hawaiian music and slack key guitar. The outcome is a blend of traditional Hawaiian music and contemporary jazz styling to create a sound all her own. Cindy’s talent at both the instrumental execution as well as the vocal presentation sweetens everything she plays. She has three CD’s, Land of the Endless Summer, Slack Key Lady, and Sunny Rain. - Tuesday, September 7
Kirby Keough
Cook’s Landing – Aston Kauai Beach at Makaiwa
4-484 Kuhio Hwy
Kapaa
Starts at 7:00 pm
Born and raised in the islands, Kirby has been singing and playing guitars and ukulele since childhood. Of Hawaiian, Spanish, Norwegian, and Irish ancestry, his multi-cultural roots are reflected in the music he makes with friends on Kauai, and around the world. Hawaiian music, roots, rock, jazz, reggae, and blues are some of his favorite styles. As leader or sideman, his skills are in constant demand on stage and in the recording studio, and has played on a host of critically acclaimed albums by local Hawaiian artists, as well as national and international releases. He remains one of Kauai’s best loved musicians. - Tuesday, September 7
Michele and Lance
Keoki’s Paradise
2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr
KoloaStarts at 7:00 pm
How to find Keoki’s Paradise - Tuesday, September 7
Mike Young
Kiahuna Plantation Resort – Casablanca Restaurant
2253 Poipu Rd
Poipu
Starts at 7:00 pm
Mike Young is a songwriter, musician, and guitarist sharing his personal island experiences through contemporary hawaiian style music. He promotes music and the arts in the schools of Hawaii through a surfing/drug education program that he has been running for many years. Mike Young creates wonderful songs and has a voice from heaven. - Wednesday, September 8
Keileae
Lighthouse Bistro
2484 Keneke St
KilaueaStarts at 6:30
How to find Lighthouse Bistro - Wednesday, September 8
Alika & the New Fiya Band
Trees Lounge
440 Aleka Place
KapaaStarts at 8:30 pm
How to find Trees Lounge - Wednesday, September 8
Sunshine Market – Kapaa
Kapaa New Town Park
Kahau Street
Kapaa
Starts at 3:00 pm
Kauai Sunshine Markets help reduce the price residents pay for fresh agricultural products and support the economic viability of agriculture. Kauai Sunshine Markets allow only produce such as unprocessed fruits, vegetables, nuts, flowers, and plants grown on Kauai. - Wednesday, September 8
Kirby Keough
Joe’s On The Green – Kiahuna Clubhouse
2545 Kiahuna Plantation Dr
Koloa
Starts at 4:30 pm
Born and raised in the islands, Kirby has been singing and playing guitars and ukulele since childhood. Of Hawaiian, Spanish, Norwegian, and Irish ancestry, his multi-cultural roots are reflected in the music he makes with friends on Kauai, and around the world. Hawaiian music, roots, rock, jazz, reggae, and blues are some of his favorite styles. As leader or sideman, his skills are in constant demand on stage and in the recording studio, and has played on a host of critically acclaimed albums by local Hawaiian artists, as well as national and international releases. He remains one of Kauai’s best loved musicians.
How to find Joe’s On The Green - Wednesday, September 8
Darryl Gonzales
The Seaview Terrace – Grand Hyatt Kauai
1571 Poipu Road
Poipu
Starts at 6:00 pm
Darrell Gonzales, a left-handed guitar player sought after by many very fine vocalists for his exceptional ability to enhance their performance. From a young age, Darryl Gonzales had a passion for music, and credits a Hawaiian studies class in high school with shaping him to be the performer he is today. When Hawai`i artists go into the studio to record, or have a large performance, Kaua`i resident Darryl Gonzales is in demand for his masterful guitar work and voice.
Now he’s completed his first CD – Father’s Song, and his many fans can enjoy him as a solo performer on this new release filled with traditional Hawaiian and hapa-haole tunes, plus 3 of his own original compositions. “It’s dedicated to my Dad, Jerry “Ceriaco” Gonzales, who I never knew or held. See you in Heaven!”
How to find The Seaview Terrace - Wednesday, September 8
Hanalei Hula Night
The Happy Talk Lounge – Hanalei Bay Resort
5380 Honoiki Rd
PrincevilleStarts at 6:00 pm
Wally Palmeria and Family - Wednesday, September 8
Mike Smith
Mediterranean Gourmet Restaurant
5-7132 Kuhio Highway
HaenaStarts at 6:00 pm
Jazz Guitarist Mike Smith with Patt Durkin
How to find Mediterranean Gourmet - Wednesday, September 8
Chico and Darren
Keoki’s Paradise
2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr
KoloaStarts at 6:30 pm
How to find Keoki’s Paradise - Wednesday, September 8
Shilo Pa
Dukes Barefoot Bar
3610 Rice St
Lihue
4:00 to 6:00 pm
Shilo Pa was born and raised in Anahola where he was always listening and learning to share his voice through his music. His music speaks straight from his heart with a deep sense of purpose and honesty and has an island reggae feel. “I owe so much to my dad for bringing music into my life” says Shilo. “Without listening to all the great music he sang and played when I was young, I wouldn’t know what ‘real music is!” - Wednesday, September 8
Cindy Combs
Hanapepe Cafe
3830 Hanapepe Road
Hanapepe
Starts at 12:00 noon
Cindy Combs is one of Hawaii’s best women Slack Key Guitarists sending a message of aloha to everyone who listens. Her style is innovative and unique as she was influenced by the likes of Dylan and Baez, and then Hawaiian music and slack key guitar. The outcome is a blend of traditional Hawaiian music and contemporary jazz styling to create a sound all her own. Cindy’s talent at both the instrumental execution as well as the vocal presentation sweetens everything she plays. She has three CD’s, Land of the Endless Summer, Slack Key Lady, and Sunny Rain. - Wednesday, September 8
John Rivera – Greenstone Project
Stevenson’s Library – Grand Hyatt
1571 Poipu Rd
Poipu
Starts at 8:00 pm
John Rivera was born and raised on the west side of Kauai and has been singing since he was a child. He credits his love for music to his musically diverse family with whom he began harmonizing with in church as a young boy and who later taught him how to play the ukulele. John’s warm and soothing voice has been entertaining audiences for 15 years. A lover of all musical genres, he enjoys singing both traditional and contemporary Hawaiian, R&B, Top 40, Folk, Island, and Reggae music. A sample of his musical influences include Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, and Alicia Keys. He enjoys meeting people from all over the world and believes that aloha is contagious. John hopes to infect the world with aloha through his music.
How to find Stevenson’s Library - Wednesday, September 8
SurfJones
Tahiti Nui
5-5134 Kuhio Hwy
HanaleiStarts at 9:30 pm
SurfJones is an Island Style Blues, Rock, and Reggae trio. They are led by Bill Mello on guitar and vocals, and backed by bassist Mike Berkemeyer, and drummer Ron Rhoades. You can catch them weekly in Hanalei at The Tahiti Nui. - Thursday, September 9
Kanak Attack
Tahiti Nui
5-5134 Kuhio Hwy
HanaleiStarts at 6:30 pm
- Thursday, September 9
Darryl Gonzales
Shutters Lounge – Hilton Kauai Beach Resort
4331 Kauai Beach Drive
Lihue
Starts at 7:00 pm
Darrell Gonzales, a left-handed guitar player sought after by many very fine vocalists for his exceptional ability to enhance their performance. From a young age, Darryl Gonzales had a passion for music, and credits a Hawaiian studies class in high school with shaping him to be the performer he is today. When Hawai`i artists go into the studio to record, or have a large performance, Kaua`i resident Darryl Gonzales is in demand for his masterful guitar work and voice.
Now he’s completed his first CD – Father’s Song, and his many fans can enjoy him as a solo performer on this new release filled with traditional Hawaiian and hapa-haole tunes, plus 3 of his own original compositions. “It’s dedicated to my Dad, Jerry “Ceriaco” Gonzales, who I never knew or held. See you in Heaven!” - Thursday, September 9
Haunani Kaui
Trees Lounge
440 Aleka Place
KapaaStarts at 6:30 pm
How to find Trees Lounge - Thursday, September 9
Sunshine Market – Hanapepe
Hanapepe Park
Puolo Road
Hanapepe
Starts at 3:00 pm
Kauai Sunshine Markets help reduce the price residents pay for fresh agricultural products and support the economic viability of agriculture. Kauai Sunshine Markets allow only produce such as unprocessed fruits, vegetables, nuts, flowers, and plants grown on Kauai. - Thursday, September 9
John Rivera – Ukulele/Bass Duo
Dukes Barefoot Bar
3610 Rice St
Lihue
Starts at 4:00 pm
John Rivera was born and raised on the west side of Kauai and has been singing since he was a child. He credits his love for music to his musically diverse family with whom he began harmonizing with in church as a young boy and who later taught him how to play the ukulele. John’s warm and soothing voice has been entertaining audiences for 15 years. A lover of all musical genres, he enjoys singing both traditional and contemporary Hawaiian, R&B, Top 40, Folk, Island, and Reggae music. A sample of his musical influences include Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, and Alicia Keys. He enjoys meeting people from all over the world and believes that aloha is contagious. John hopes to infect the world with aloha through his music. - Thursday, September 9
Sunshine Market – Kilauea
Kilauea Neighborhood Center
Keneke Road
Kilauea
Starts at 4:30 pm
Kauai Sunshine Markets help reduce the price residents pay for fresh agricultural products and support the economic viability of agriculture. Kauai Sunshine Markets allow only produce such as unprocessed fruits, vegetables, nuts, flowers, and plants grown on Kauai. - Thursday, September 9
Grand Hyatt Kauai Luau
Grand Hyatt Kauai
1571 Poipu Road
Poipu
5:45 pm to 8:30 pm
A ‘must-do’ for any visit to Hawaii, this traditional Kauai luau features authentic cuisine, dance, and crafts. The stories of old Hawaii come alive through the talented performers, who will amaze and astound you with their energetic and highly entertaining show. The feast offers the best of traditional Hawaiian and modern Hawaii fare. You will enjoy traditional Hawaiian dishes such as Kalua Pork (tender pork cooked in an underground imu or oven), haupia (a coconut pudding), roasted Hawaiian sweet potato, and poi (mashed root of the taro plant mixed with water and fermented). You will also find other delicious dishes with an Asian Pacific flare like sesame seared Mahimahi, steamed coconut lemongrass rice, and grilled teriyaki steaks, along with an array of fresh fruits and vegetable dishes, a mouth-watering array of desserts, plus beer, wine, and tropical alcoholic, and non-alcoholic beverages. - Thursday, September 9
Norman Solomon
The Happy Talk Lounge – Hanalei Bay Resort
5380 Honoiki Rd
PrincevilleStarts at 6:00 pm
Norman “Ka`awa” Solomon is a talented musician who plays many gigs throughout Hawaii. When you combine his beautiful voice with the sounds and feelings of Kauai, it will confirm what you love about our Garden Island. - Thursday, September 9
Ekolu Nui
Keoki’s Paradise
2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr
KoloaStarts at 6:00 pm
How to find Keoki’s Paradise - Thursday, September 9
Pancho Graham
Lighthouse Bistro
2484 Keneke St
Kilauea
Starts at 6:30 pm
Pancho Graham is a a self-proclaimed surfer and bassist turned slack key guitarist. He has played with slack-key icon Gabby Pahinui, Taj Majal and the Hula Blues Band, and the locally-grown band Na Pali. His latest CD Pine Tree Slack Key is made up of original and traditional songs and solo slack key guitar instrumentals inspired by the island of Kaua’i. You will enjoy hearing him play the sweet Hawaiian sounds of slack key guitar.
How to find Lighthouse Bistro - Thursday, September 9
Jazz Quartet
Stevenson’s Library – Grand Hyatt
1571 Poipu Rd
Poipustarts at 8:00 pm
How to find Stevenson’s Library - Thursday, September 9
Cindy Combs
Hanapepe Cafe
3830 Hanapepe Road
Hanapepe
Starts at 12:00 noon
Cindy Combs is one of Hawaii’s best women Slack Key Guitarists sending a message of aloha to everyone who listens. Her style is innovative and unique as she was influenced by the likes of Dylan and Baez, and then Hawaiian music and slack key guitar. The outcome is a blend of traditional Hawaiian music and contemporary jazz styling to create a sound all her own. Cindy’s talent at both the instrumental execution as well as the vocal presentation sweetens everything she plays. She has three CD’s, Land of the Endless Summer, Slack Key Lady, and Sunny Rain. - Friday, September 10
Dave Rullo
Lighthouse Bistro
2484 Keneke St
Kilauea
Starts at 6:30 pm
North Shore singer, songwriter, and guitarist Dave Rullo calls his music an acoustic-style music with an upbeat, jazzy flair. Rullo’s influences include jazz, blues, rock, Michael Frank, Boz Scaggs, and Bob Dylan. His instrumentals relate to the ocean and surfing experiences, which he calls “ocean-rhythm-inspired music.” His lyrics examine the ocean and the wisdom he’s gained in relationships. “I like to put a good message out in my songs. I dream of all good things and possibility.“
How to find Lighthouse Bistro - Friday, September 10
Keli’i Kaneali’i
Tahiti Nui
5-5134 Kuhio Hwy
HanaleiStarts at 6:30 pm
- Friday, September 10
Tribal Redemption
Trees Lounge
440 Aleka Place
KapaaStarts at 9:00 pm
How to find Trees Lounge - Friday, September 10
Sunshine Market – Lihue
Vidinha Stadium
Hoolako Road
Lihue
Starts at 3:00 pm
Kauai Sunshine Markets help reduce the price residents pay for fresh agricultural products and support the economic viability of agriculture. Kauai Sunshine Markets allow only produce such as unprocessed fruits, vegetables, nuts, flowers, and plants grown on Kauai. - Friday, September 10
John Rivera – Ukulele/Bass Duo
Dukes Barefoot Bar
3610 Rice St
Lihue
Starts at 4:00 pm
John Rivera was born and raised on the west side of Kauai and has been singing since he was a child. He credits his love for music to his musically diverse family with whom he began harmonizing with in church as a young boy and who later taught him how to play the ukulele. John’s warm and soothing voice has been entertaining audiences for 15 years. A lover of all musical genres, he enjoys singing both traditional and contemporary Hawaiian, R&B, Top 40, Folk, Island, and Reggae music. A sample of his musical influences include Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, and Alicia Keys. He enjoys meeting people from all over the world and believes that aloha is contagious. John hopes to infect the world with aloha through his music.
How to find Duke’s Barefoot Bar - Friday, September 10
Norman Solomon and Hiki No
The Happy Talk Lounge – Hanalei Bay Resort
5380 Honoiki Rd
PrincevilleStarts at 4:00 pm
- Friday, September 10
Slack Key Concert
Hanalei Community Center
5-5299 Kuhio Highway
Hanalei
Starts at 4:00 pm
Delightful concerts of Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele with songs and stories inspired by the beauty of Kauai. Old style slack key guitar music is a gift to our modern world from old Hawaii. The most relaxing, feel better music in the world. Tickets are $20 ($15 children & seniors). For more information call (808) 826-1469. - Friday, September 10
Sheraton Luau
Sheraton Kauai Resort
2440 Hoonani Road
Poipu
Check-in is at 5:00 pm
This is the Garden Isle’s only oceanfront luau, just footsteps from the crescent shaped white sandy beach. The Surf to Sunset Luau is an ideal event for the entire family, featuring award winning entertainment, an extensive menu for all tastes, and numerous cultural facets.
The elaborate banquet features both traditional Hawaiian delicacies, such as fresh sweet pineapple, kalua pig, lomi salmon, pipikaula, poke and poi, as well as dishes that are inspired by the numerous ethnic foods that are enjoyed by the people of modern Hawaii, such as Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, and Thai-inspired foods. The abundant spread is perfectly finished with desserts featuring tropical island flavors like guava chiffon pie, coconut coated haupia, pineapple upside down cake, and chocolate macadamia nut cake. - Friday, September 10
Cindy Combs
Hanapepe Cafe
3830 Hanapepe Road
Hanapepe
Starts at 6:00 pm
Cindy Combs is one of Hawaii’s best women Slack Key Guitarists sending a message of aloha to everyone who listens. Her style is innovative and unique as she was influenced by the likes of Dylan and Baez, and then Hawaiian music and slack key guitar. The outcome is a blend of traditional Hawaiian music and contemporary jazz styling to create a sound all her own. Cindy’s talent at both the instrumental execution as well as the vocal presentation sweetens everything she plays. She has three CD’s, Land of the Endless Summer, Slack Key Lady, and Sunny Rain. - Friday, September 10
Mike Smith
Mediterranean Gourmet Restaurant
5-7132 Kuhio Highway
HaenaStarts at 6:00 pm
How to find Mediterranean Gourmet - Friday, September 10
Poi’pu
Keoki’s Paradise
2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr
KoloaStarts at 7:00 pm
How to find Keoki’s Paradise - Friday, September 10
Hanapepe Art Night
Old Hanapepe Town
Hanapepe Road
Hanapepe
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm?
Enjoy a stroll down the streets of quaint, historic Hanapepe town and meet the local artists. All the galleries are lit up and decked out giving the town a special atmosphere. Every Friday night is unique, as different galleries take turn being the weekly ‘host’, offering original performances or demonstrations which become the theme for that art night. - Friday, September 10
Darryl Gonzales
Shutters Lounge – Hilton Kauai Beach Resort
4331 Kauai Beach Drive
Lihue
Starts at 7:00 pm
Darrell Gonzales, a left-handed guitar player sought after by many very fine vocalists for his exceptional ability to enhance their performance. From a young age, Darryl Gonzales had a passion for music, and credits a Hawaiian studies class in high school with shaping him to be the performer he is today. When Hawai`i artists go into the studio to record, or have a large performance, Kaua`i resident Darryl Gonzales is in demand for his masterful guitar work and voice.
Now he’s completed his first CD – Father’s Song, and his many fans can enjoy him as a solo performer on this new release filled with traditional Hawaiian and hapa-haole tunes, plus 3 of his own original compositions. “It’s dedicated to my Dad, Jerry “Ceriaco” Gonzales, who I never knew or held. See you in Heaven!” - Friday, September 10
Jazz Quartet
Stevenson’s Library – Grand Hyatt
1571 Poipu Rd
PoipuStarts at 8:00 pm
How to find Stevenson’s Library - Friday, September 10
Na Haumana
Caffe Coco
4-369 Kuhio Hwy
Wailua
Starts at 7:00 pm
Na Haumana (The Students) provide a wonderful night of quiet music. This band of original and traditional Hawaiian music includes Jeremy Brown on guitar and vocals, Steve Gredel on bass and vocals, and Aimee Brown on drum and vocals. Aimee also adds a traditional Hawaiian flavor to several mele with beautiful, graceful hula. Visits from friends “Cousin” Richie Ursomarso on guitar, and Elle Caldwell on vocals and guitar add a new dimension. “Our study (as the students) is of music, and its quality to inspire, move, create, teach, heal, and unite.” - Friday, September 10
Matt Bolton
Tahiti Nui
5-5134 Kuhio Hwy
Hanalei
Starts at 9:00 pm
Matt Bolton is a singer/songwriter building a following through energetic and eclectic shows in the club scenes of Kauai. Matt has performed with Todd Rundgren, Bill Kreutzmann (Grateful Dead), Jesse Colin Young, Donovan Frankenreiter, Prarie Prince (The Tubes), Titus Kinimaka, and Amy Hanaialii Gilliom. His stage show has been known to surprise audiences nightly. It is an eclectic mixture of original music as well as music from hundreds of different musical artists and bands. Wether playing with his band or solo, Matt’s energetic performances gain him new fans every night. - Friday, September 10
John Rivera – Greenstone Project
Dukes Barefoot Bar
3610 Rice St
Lihue
Starts at 9:00 pm
John Rivera was born and raised on the west side of Kauai and has been singing since he was a child. He credits his love for music to his musically diverse family with whom he began harmonizing with in church as a young boy and who later taught him how to play the ukulele. John’s warm and soothing voice has been entertaining audiences for 15 years. A lover of all musical genres, he enjoys singing both traditional and contemporary Hawaiian, R&B, Top 40, Folk, Island, and Reggae music. A sample of his musical influences include Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, and Alicia Keys. He enjoys meeting people from all over the world and believes that aloha is contagious. John hopes to infect the world with aloha through his music. - Saturday, September 11
Mike Smith and Pat Durkin
Lighthouse Bistro
2484 Keneke St
KilaueaStarts at 6:30
How to find Lighthouse Bistro - Saturday, September 11
Ben Ahn
Dukes Barefoot Bar
3610 Rice St
LihueStarts at 4:00 pm
How to find Duke’s Barefoot Bar - Saturday, September 11
Kauai Community Market
Kauai Community College
3-1901 Kaumuali Hwy
Lihue
Starts at 10:00 am
Kaua‘i Community Market features a wide variety of locally grown food products, culinary treats, value-added products, as well as agricultural and culinary demonstrations. The market is a place where you can shop for food from the garden, enjoy delicious local foods, learn more ways to cook and grow local ingredients, and connect directly with farmers from around the island. - Saturday, September 11
Moku and Lenny
Keoki’s Paradise
2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr
KoloaStarts at 7:00 pm
How to find Keoki’s Paradise - Saturday, September 11
Sunshine Market – Kekaha
Kekaha Neighborhood Center
Elepaio Road
Kekaha
Starts at 9:00 am
Kauai Sunshine Markets help reduce the price residents pay for fresh agricultural products and support the economic viability of agriculture. Kauai Sunshine Markets allow only produce such as unprocessed fruits, vegetables, nuts, flowers, and plants grown on Kauai. - Saturday, September 11
Randy Carnevali
The Happy Talk Lounge – Hanalei Bay Resort
5380 Honoiki Rd
PrincevilleStarts at 6:00 pm
‘Kauai-it Music’ - Saturday, September 11
Treysara
Mediterranean Gourmet Restaurant
5-7132 Kuhio Highway
Haena
Starts at 6:00 pm
Treysara is Trey and Sara Thompson. Trey (jazz bassist) has performed or recorded with Larry Carlton, Joe Cocker, Jose Feliciano, Steven Stills, Graham Nash, Cher, Les Dudek, Mike Finnigan, Jim Krueger, James Newton-Howard, David Foster, Amy Holland, Michael McDonald, Jim Mandell, Linda Thompson, as well as many others.
Sara (vocals) has always had a strong passion for music and spends her time writing songs for Treysara as well as for others. She writes many different styles of music, and recently produced a song called “Little Whisper” airing on the local Christian radio station. She also won an award at the Kauai Music Festival for a song she co-wrote with Trey called “If Angels Weep”.
How to find Mediterranean Gourmet - Saturday, September 11
The Lost Pelican Band
Caffe Coco
4-369 Kuhio Hwy
Wailua
Starts at 7:00 pm
The Lost Pelican Band is an eclectic, fun lovin’ group comprised of Sam Kitsch (guitar, vocals), Jess Montgomery (lap steel, guitar, dobro, vocals), Carlene Hughes (harmonica, percussion, vocals), and Gail Little (bass, vocals). Their relaxed sound is a fusion of Hawaiian, blues, folk, rock, and country music, with an emphasis on acoustic instruments, ensemble vocals, and playing quietly. Some of their musical influences are Hank Williams, early Elvis, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Donovan, Hendrix, Zeppelin, The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, Dan Hicks, Tom Petty, John Prine, Kauai legend Larry Rivera, and especially, of course, like billions of others, The Beatles. - Saturday, September 11
Jonah Cummings
Shutters Lounge – Hilton Kauai Beach Resort
4331 Kauai Beach Drive
Lihue
Starts at 7:00 pm
Born on Oahu, Jonah Cummings began his singing career early, and opened to a packed house on his very first performance. You will be impressed by his well rounded vocals, guitar playing, and his endless repertoire of hit songs. In the past JC has appeared with Elvin Bishop, Taj Mahal, and Willie Nelson. He also toured with Na Kaholokula, and had the pleasure of performing with Jimmy Kaholokula and his sons, Robbie and Kimo, for more than eight years. His CD, “Chance Romance” is full of original songs, and the title track, a beautiful ballad, is getting a lot of local radio airplay. He was the opening act for UB40, and shared the stage with Ka’au Crater Boys, Kapena, and Israel Kamakawiwo’ole. - Saturday, September 11
Jazz Quartet
Stevenson’s Library – Grand Hyatt
1571 Poipu Rd
PoipuStarts at 8:00 pm
How to find Stevenson’s Library - Saturday, September 11
Matt Bolton
Tahiti Nui
5-5134 Kuhio Hwy
Hanalei
Starts at 10:00 pm
Matt Bolton is a singer/songwriter building a following through energetic and eclectic shows in the club scenes of Kauai. Matt has performed with Todd Rundgren, Bill Kreutzmann (Grateful Dead), Jesse Colin Young, Donovan Frankenreiter, Prarie Prince (The Tubes), Titus Kinimaka, and Amy Hanaialii Gilliom. His stage show has been known to surprise audiences nightly. It is an eclectic mixture of original music as well as music from hundreds of different musical artists and bands. Wether playing with his band or solo, Matt’s energetic performances gain him new fans every night. - Sunday, September 12
Sierra Club Outing
Sierra Club
Maha’ulepu
South Shore
Moderate – 3 Miles
Spectacular coastal walk with stunning views each step of the way! This magnificent coastline is unique with its fascinating craggy rock formations, and spectacular beach. Allan Rachap 742-1001 - Sunday, September 12
Randy Carnevali
The Happy Talk Lounge – Hanalei Bay Resort
5380 Honoiki Rd
PrincevilleStarts at 4:00 pm
Bass player Randy Carnevali has been playing jazz on Kauai for many years at Happy Talk Lounge. He is best noted for his improvisational jazz, and it’s not uncommon for world class players like Taj Majal or Bill Kreutzmann to show up for a session. - Sunday, September 12
Nick Castillo
Keoki’s Paradise
2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr
Koloa
Starts at 7:00 pm
Nick grew up singing with his family of four brothers and sisters on the island of Kauai. He continued to sing, making the All State Honor Choir, and nurtured his love for traditional Hawaiian music and choreography. His career developed as he performed on CDs, at the Queen Emmalani Festival, as well as opening spots for Cecilio & Kapono, and The Brothers Cazimero. Nick began to write his own songs, and audiences everywhere were charmed by his melodic voice, perfect delivery, and warm performances. Then the recording of his own CD “In Dreams” became a reality as his unique vocal stylings take Hawaiian music in a whole new direction. His beautiful falsetto delivery lends an unforgettable quality to updated renditions of Hawaiian classics.
How to find Keoki’s Paradise - Sunday, September 12
John Rivera – Greenstone Project
Stevenson’s Library – Grand Hyatt
1571 Poipu Rd
Poipu
Starts at 8:00 pm
John Rivera was born and raised on the west side of Kauai and has been singing since he was a child. He credits his love for music to his musically diverse family with whom he began harmonizing with in church as a young boy and who later taught him how to play the ukulele. John’s warm and soothing voice has been entertaining audiences for 15 years. A lover of all musical genres, he enjoys singing both traditional and contemporary Hawaiian, R&B, Top 40, Folk, Island, and Reggae music. A sample of his musical influences include Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, and Alicia Keys. He enjoys meeting people from all over the world and believes that aloha is contagious. John hopes to infect the world with aloha through his music.
How to find Stevenson’s Library - Monday, September 13
Steve Dubey Jazz
Stevenson’s Library – Grand Hyatt
1571 Poipu Rd
PoipuStarts at 8:00 pm
How to find Stevenson’s Library - Monday, September 13
John Rivera – Ukulele/Bass Duo
Keoki’s Paradise
2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr
Koloa
Starts at 6:00 pm
John Rivera was born and raised on the west side of Kauai and has been singing since he was a child. He credits his love for music to his musically diverse family with whom he began harmonizing with in church as a young boy and who later taught him how to play the ukulele. John’s warm and soothing voice has been entertaining audiences for 15 years. A lover of all musical genres, he enjoys singing both traditional and contemporary Hawaiian, R&B, Top 40, Folk, Island, and Reggae music. A sample of his musical influences include Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, and Alicia Keys. He enjoys meeting people from all over the world and believes that aloha is contagious. John hopes to infect the world with aloha through his music.
How to find Keoki’s Paradise - Monday, September 13
Sunshine Market – Koloa
Koloa Ball Park (Knudsen)
Maluhia Road (near Emi Rd)
Koloa
Starts at 12:00 noon
Kauai Sunshine Markets help reduce the price residents pay for fresh agricultural products and support the economic viability of agriculture. Kauai Sunshine Markets allow only produce such as unprocessed fruits, vegetables, nuts, flowers, and plants grown on Kauai. - Monday, September 13
Kirby Keough
Joe’s On The Green – Kiahuna Clubhouse
2545 Kiahuna Plantation Dr
Koloa
Starts at 4:30 pm
Born and raised in the islands, Kirby has been singing and playing guitars and ukulele since childhood. Of Hawaiian, Spanish, Norwegian, and Irish ancestry, his multi-cultural roots are reflected in the music he makes with friends on Kauai, and around the world. Hawaiian music, roots, rock, jazz, reggae, and blues are some of his favorite styles. As leader or sideman, his skills are in constant demand on stage and in the recording studio, and has played on a host of critically acclaimed albums by local Hawaiian artists, as well as national and international releases. He remains one of Kauai’s best loved musicians.
How to find Joe’s On The Green - Tuesday, September 14
Carnivalis Jazz
Stevenson’s Library – Grand Hyatt
1571 Poipu Rd
PoipuStarts at 8:00 pm
How to find Stevenson’s Library - Tuesday, September 14
Kanak Attack
Tahiti Nui
5-5134 Kuhio Hwy
HanaleiStarts at 6:30
- Tuesday, September 14
Sunshine Market – Kalaheo
Kalaheo Neighborhood Center
Papalina Road
Kalaheo
Starts at 3:00 pm
Kauai Sunshine Markets help reduce the price residents pay for fresh agricultural products and support the economic viability of agriculture. Kauai Sunshine Markets allow only produce such as unprocessed fruits, vegetables, nuts, flowers, and plants grown on Kauai. - Tuesday, September 14
Jonah Cummings
The Happy Talk Lounge – Hanalei Bay Resort
5380 Honoiki Rd
Princeville
Starts at 6:00 pm
Born on Oahu, Jonah Cummings began his singing career early, and opened to a packed house on his very first performance. You will be impressed by his well rounded vocals, guitar playing, and his endless repertoire of hit songs. In the past JC has appeared with Elvin Bishop, Taj Mahal, and Willie Nelson. He also toured with Na Kaholokula, and had the pleasure of performing with Jimmy Kaholokula and his sons, Robbie and Kimo, for more than eight years. His CD, “Chance Romance” is full of original songs, and the title track, a beautiful ballad, is getting a lot of local radio airplay. He was the opening act for UB40, and shared the stage with Ka’au Crater Boys, Kapena, and Israel Kamakawiwo’ole. - Tuesday, September 14
Cindy Combs
Hanapepe Cafe
3830 Hanapepe Road
Hanapepe
Starts at 12:00 noon
Cindy Combs is one of Hawaii’s best women Slack Key Guitarists sending a message of aloha to everyone who listens. Her style is innovative and unique as she was influenced by the likes of Dylan and Baez, and then Hawaiian music and slack key guitar. The outcome is a blend of traditional Hawaiian music and contemporary jazz styling to create a sound all her own. Cindy’s talent at both the instrumental execution as well as the vocal presentation sweetens everything she plays. She has three CD’s, Land of the Endless Summer, Slack Key Lady, and Sunny Rain. - Tuesday, September 14
Mike Young
Kiahuna Plantation Resort – Casablanca Restaurant
2253 Poipu Rd
Poipu
Starts at 7:00 pm
Mike Young is a songwriter, musician, and guitarist sharing his personal island experiences through contemporary hawaiian style music. He promotes music and the arts in the schools of Hawaii through a surfing/drug education program that he has been running for many years. Mike Young creates wonderful songs and has a voice from heaven. - Tuesday, September 14
Kirby Keough
Cook’s Landing – Aston Kauai Beach at Makaiwa
4-484 Kuhio Hwy
Kapaa
Starts at 7:00 pm
Born and raised in the islands, Kirby has been singing and playing guitars and ukulele since childhood. Of Hawaiian, Spanish, Norwegian, and Irish ancestry, his multi-cultural roots are reflected in the music he makes with friends on Kauai, and around the world. Hawaiian music, roots, rock, jazz, reggae, and blues are some of his favorite styles. As leader or sideman, his skills are in constant demand on stage and in the recording studio, and has played on a host of critically acclaimed albums by local Hawaiian artists, as well as national and international releases. He remains one of Kauai’s best loved musicians. - Tuesday, September 14
Michele and Lance
Keoki’s Paradise
2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr
KoloaStarts at 7:00 pm
How to find Keoki’s Paradise - Wednesday, September 15
Keileae
Lighthouse Bistro
2484 Keneke St
KilaueaStarts at 6:30
How to find Lighthouse Bistro - Wednesday, September 15
Sunshine Market – Kapaa
Kapaa New Town Park
Kahau Street
Kapaa
Starts at 3:00 pm
Kauai Sunshine Markets help reduce the price residents pay for fresh agricultural products and support the economic viability of agriculture. Kauai Sunshine Markets allow only produce such as unprocessed fruits, vegetables, nuts, flowers, and plants grown on Kauai.






