Help tsunami victims
at Wave event
YOU'VE got one more chance to help raise money for the victims of last month's Indian Ocean tsunami.
Doors open at 7 p.m. tomorrow night at the Wave Waikiki for a special 21-and-over benefit concert, with all of the $10 cover going to the American Red Cross and the American Friends Services Committee. Get there before 9 p.m. and you can score some free pupus.
Featured bands for the evening include Speed Limit, Plumpus, the No-No Boys, Harrison and Vertical Charles, with DJs Jrama, Epic One, A2Z, Fame, Matthew Grim, Selector DC, Shawn G, Ikon, KSM and Superstar DJ Keoki in the mix between sets. Comedians Paul Ogata and Jose Figueras will also perform.
I've also got to give it up for the staff of the Wave -- according to Flash Hansen, everyone working that night will donate 10 percent of their tips to help the cause ...
FOR THOSE of you into the turntablism scene, Saturday's "Feng Shui" should be worth checking out.
Two big names in the scratching game will be on hand -- the X-Ecutioners' Rob Swift and Rock Steady Crew's DV One will spin guest sets at the Hyatt Regency alongside DJs IKON, G-Spot and Matthew Grim. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. for the 21-and-over party.
And for you hardcore wax fanatics, head over to Creative Sound and Lighting in Kaneohe from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. Swift will be there to conduct an in-store demonstration and answer questions from fans. Call 236-2766 for more info ...
ALSO ON Saturday, the Hawaii Music Awards kicks off the voting for this year's "People's Choice Awards" with a free concert at the Kapiolani Bandstand.
According to organizer Johnny Kai, over 40,000 people voted last year at www.hawaiimusicawards. com. This year, the goal is to get 1 million hits before voting ends on Feb. 21.
Taking place from noon to 6 p.m. at the bandstand, the concert features music by Kona, Inoa'ole, Ray Sowders and Shawn Ishimoto, Daniel Ho, Devotion, SUGahDADDY, JackFish, the Fine Line Band, Brittni Paiva, Pohaku, Te Manu Toa and 7 Simple Pieces. Call 951-6699 ...
AND IF you're looking to rock out tonight, check out Sick Nick Productions at Bedroq. The fun starts at 9:30 p.m. with Dagra, The Miltons and Second Hand Sin performing live. Call 942-8822 ...
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