Streetlight Cadence, Hawaii’s favorite sidewalk group, will stage a nostalgic reunion concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 13 at the downtown Hawaii Theatre.
The legendary band — now a trio featuring Jon Andrew Franklin, Ben Chai, and Clara Stegall — has been famous for its “Will Pay For Food” slogan that developed into a concept that led to performances as an avenue for food; this has been notably showcased by the original band with a contingent of serenades on Hawaii’s sidewalks, turning the artistry into a streaming Emmy-nominated TV series.
Former Streetlighters will join the Hawaii Theatre show: Chaz Umamoto, Brian Webb, Jesse Shiroma, Evan Arashiro, Matt Mariconda, Maia Wolf and Daniel Duncan, assembling a rock opera full of hope, laughter, and heart, fusing music with memories that will likely be inspiring, too.
Local artists Anthony Pfluke and Higgs also will be on the bill.
Streetlight Cadence is a multi Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winning act.
It’s been three years since SLC has performed on the sidewalks. The group has since come full circle; the concert will certify and fortify the musicians’ ongoing dreams of the past and the hopes of the future.
Tickets: $45 to $65, at www.hawaiitheatre.com or (808) 528-0506…
Makaha Sons’ Christmas concert
The Makaha Sons will provide a mix of holiday tunes with Hawaiian favorites in a Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Hawaii Theatre.
Led by Jerome Koko, surviving member of the Makaha Sons on 12-string guitar, the band features Mark Yim on 6-string guitar, and Kimo Artis on bass.
Also performing: Darlene Ahuna, Raquel “Rocky” Higa, Robi Kahakalau, kumu hula Tatiana Tseu Fox and Na Leo O Ka ‘Iwa Ha‘ai Kalena.
Tickets: $40 to $55, at www.hawaiitheatre.com or (808) 528-0506…
Kalani Pe‘a’s Hawaiian Christmas show
Kalani Peʻa, three-time Grammy Award winner, will stage his third annual H – 3rd Annual Hawaiian Christmas Show at 7 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Hawaii Theatre.
Guests will include kumu hula Olana Ai, Natalie Ai Kamauʻu, kumu hula Shelsea Ai, Hālau Lilia Makanoe, and Starr Kalāhiki, with Mele Apana as host.
Tickets: $45-$100, at www.hawaiitheatre.com or (808) 525-0506…
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Wow I would love to be in the audience for those Hawaii Theatre show! Sorry I’m so many miles away. Mele Kalikimaka!
They’re a fun group, still undergoing membership issues. This show brings back a few original guys, but I received email earlier today from Brian Webb. and he sez he’s not involved in this show.
They’re a fun group, still undergoing membership issues. This show brings back a few original guys, but I received email earlier today from Brian Webb. and he sez he’s not involved in this show.