On the Scene

By John Berger

B.E.T. CD / VIDEO PARTY AT DON HO'S

YES, THEY'RE B.E.T. (BIG EVERY TIME): Tim "Papa T" Troxell, left, and Joe "J.D." Daniel, were guests of honor at Don Ho's on Friday. The duo was celebrating the success of their third album, "Volume 3." Chief Ragga, Sudden Rush, Ho'onua and Ten Feet, were among the guests who performed.

TWO MUSIC MAKERS: Aziel, left, met Kimo Kahoano in the VIP area outside the packed club. The music was rocking off two stages, and Big Daddy Lou and Rick Davis were in the house.

BACK FROM ALASKA: Norm "The Norm" Thompson, left, exchanged greetings with Chino Montero. Thompson, who moved to Alaska last year, is here to record his third album. Might an updated version of "North To Alaska" fit the project? "The Norm" left Hawaii / In the year 2002 ..."

John Berger has covered the local
entertainment scene since 1972. Contact
him at jberger@starbulletin.com.