Doobies, Benatar, Yoakam, Cheap Trick at Hilton Waikoloa

The Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Big Island's Kohala coast has put together a fall concert series with national acts so popular Oahu residents may want to start booking flights.

Confirmed to play in the Grand Ballroom include fave '80s acts Pat Benatar (now a Hawaii resident) and Berlin on Oct. 1, the Doobie Brothers Nov. 11 and country revivalist Dwight Yoakam (pictured) Nov. 18.

Island duo Cecilio & Kapono will open the series, performing Sept. 9.

To close the year, power-pop legend Cheap Trick plays on New Year's Eve.

Call the hotel, 808-886-1234. Special kamaaina room and ticket packages will be offered.