On the Scene
CONGRATULATIONS, RHONDA!: Showroom veterans Dick Jensen, center, and Alfredo Romero, right, congratulated Rhonda following her opening night show at the Esprit Nightclub on Friday. Other opening night well-wishers included Keith and Carmen Haugen, "Little Albert" Maligmat, Chriss Heyd, Randy Smith and Jeff Kino.
GREAT JAZZ FOR A NIGHT: Pianist Rich Crandall and vocalist Sonya clicked Friday at the Ship's Tavern. Crandall celebrates the sixth anniversary of his Studio 6 gig at the Musicians Association on Tuesday.
FIVE AND MORE: Joy Minaai partied with Kahua's Nakana Wong, Gavin Miyashita and Kevin Morikone, in matching aloha shirts, and Five by 5 at Gordon Biersch on Jan. 19. Five by 5's Jalen Garcia and Tony "Tigah" Bower, seated, Neal and DK were impressive as the headliners.
John Berger has covered the local
entertainment scene since 1972. Contact
him at jberger@starbulletin.com.
