SHAUN CASSIDY, BOB JAMES, JOSÉ FELICIANO & KEAHIWAI and extra HEADLINE on the Blue Word Hawaii – March 2023

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The Comedy Collection Continues with Andy Bumatai, Gary Owen, Tip “T.I.” Harris and extra

Comedy takes heart stage at Blue Word Hawaii this month, that includes Andy Bumatai with Augie T,  and nationwide headliners Gary Owen, James Adomian and Tip “T.I.” Harris. Henry Kapono returns together with his Artist 2 Artist Collection that includes the incomparable Keola Beamer. Sultry vocalist Storm Giant performs one night time solely and jazz legend Bob James is again with 4 reveals. 70s pop icon and multi-platinum recording artist Shaun Cassidy makes his Blue Word debut and Mindy Smokestack presents a tribute to beloved jazz singer Etta James. LA-based singer-songwriter Joshua Radin returns adopted by soul-singer Judith Hill. Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning duo Keahiwai reunites after a 15-year hiatus and Raiatea Helm performs with the Spring Wind Quintet, celebrating 40 Years of Chamber Music Hawaii. José Feliciano, acclaimed by critics all over the world as “The Biggest Residing Guitarist,” will seem in what guarantees to be three offered out nights. The Motet will carry their distinctive sound of funk, soul, jazz and rock to the membership of their Blue Word debut. Native favorites Kalapana return after a sold-out run in 2022, and world-renowned saxophonist Mike Phillips rounds out the month.

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Parking is validated on the OHANA East Lodge for $6 for 4 hours and on the Outrigger Waikiki for $15 for 4 hours valet.

Right here is March’s full lineup!

Andy Bumatai Ft. Augie T

Wednesday, March 1

Tickets: Premium Seating $35, Loge Seating & Bar Space $25

Showtimes: 7:00p.m.

Doorways: 6:30 p.m.

Andy Bumatai has been a comic book and businessman in Hawai’i for over 35 years. H’’s owned a nightclub, a sequence of cellular phone shops and an curiosity in one of many authentic ISPs in Hawaii. Beginning in Hawaiʻi, the comedy icon has traveled extensively as a headliner in comedy golf equipment throughout America and as a gap act on tour with a number of the largest names in present enterprise together with Tom Jones, Paul Anka, Kenny Loggins, The Seaside Boys and Lionel Richie.

Storm Giant: “Love, Storm”

Thursday, March 2

Tickets: Premium Seating $35, Loge Seating & Bar Space $25

Showtimes: 6:30 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.

Doorways: 5:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.

Storm Giant: musician, actor, playwright, writer, superior. Storm made her debut as visitor vocalist with the band Pink Martini in April 2011, singing 4 sold-out concert events with the Nationwide Symphony Orchestra on the Kennedy Heart in Washington, DC. She continues to carry out with the band, touring nationally and internationally, and she or he is featured on their album “Get Completely happy.” Storm has additionally sung with GRAMMY®-winner ok.d. lang, pianist Kirill Gerstein, punk rocker John Doe, singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright and Rock and Roll Corridor of Famer George Clinton.

Bob James

Tuesday, March 7 & Wednesday, March 8

Tickets: Premium Seating $45, Loge Seating & Bar Space $35

Showtimes: 6:30 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.

Doorways: 5:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.

Jazz keyboardist, arranger, file producer and founding father of the group Fourplay, Bob James is acknowledged as one of many progenitors of easy jazz and having a profound impact on the historical past of hip-hop, having his authentic works typically sampled in hip-hop tracks. James’ five-decade profession contains over 58 albums and innumerable awards since first being found by Quincy Jones in 1963.

Artist 2 Artist: Henry Kapono & Keola Beamer

Thursday, March 9

Tickets: Premium Seating $45, Loge Seating & Bar Space $35

Showtimes: 6:30 p.m.

Doorways: 5:00 p.m.

Keola Beamer comes from a line of musicians 5 generations again and may also hint his roots to the Home of Kamehameha and Ahiakumai, 15th century rulers of Hawaii. His nice grandmother was Helen Desha Beamer, an influential songwriter and hula dancer, and his mom, Winona Beamer (“Auntie Nona”) has been one of the vital essential figures within the revival of Hawaiian tradition for the reason that Nineteen Forties: composer, dancer, educator, and coiner of the time period “Hawaiiana,” which describes the cultural-studies space she pioneered on the Kamehameha Faculties. Henry and Jerry will “jam” and “speak story” one-on-one, giving the viewers perception into the spirit and aspirations of one another’s work.

Shaun Cassidy

Friday, March 10 & Saturday, March 11

Tickets: Premium Seating $55, Loge Seating & Bar Space $45

Showtimes: 6:30 p.m.

Doorways: 5:00 p.m.

Shaun Cassidy is a author, producer, actor and singer. Whereas nonetheless in highschool, Cassidy signed a contract with Warner Brothers data, releasing three multi-platinum albums and quite a few prime ten hits together with “Da Doo Ron Ron,” “That’s Rock n’ Roll,” “Hey Deanie” and “Do You Consider In Magic?” Cassidy obtained a GRAMMY® nomination for his efforts and carried out at each main enviornment within the nation together with Houston’s Astrodome and New York’s Madison Sq. Backyard.

Mindy Smokestack Presents A Tribute to Etta James

Sunday, March 12

Tickets: Premium Seating $35, Loge Seating & Bar Space $25

Showtimes: 6:30 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.

Doorways: 5:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.

Mindy Smokestack presents a tribute to beloved jazz singer Etta James. Mindy Smokestack comes from Hamburg Germany with a robust voice and therapeutic power cultivated via life’s struggles and triumphs. Rising up singing in church instilled her ardour for soul music. Mindy’s vocal skills create her eclectic sound mixing Soul, Blues and trendy Motown

Joshua Radin

Monday, March 13

Tickets: Premium Seating $45, Loge Seating & Bar Space $35

Showtimes: 7:00 p.m.

Doorways: 5:00 p.m.

After 16 years, eight albums, and tons of of reveals, Joshua Radin nonetheless treats music as an antidote to any ailment. The LA-based singer/songwriter finds therapeutic in between waves of acoustic eloquence and dyed-in-the-wool Americana storytelling. On his ninth album “The Ghost And The Wall,” the troubadour continues a cycle of catharsis meant to be shared amongst any and all receptive hearts. Don’t miss Joshua’s return to the Blue Word for an in depth and private night time of music.

Judith Hill

Tuesday, March 14

Tickets: Normal Admission $35

Showtimes: 6:30 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.

Doorways: 5:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.

Hailing from Los Angeles, CA, Judith Hill comes from a Japanese/African-American bi-racial musical household. Mom Michiko and father Robert (aka Pee Wee) met in a 1970’s funk band, and proceed to carry out in Judith’s backing ensemble, their contributions heard throughout Child, I’m Hollywood. After graduating from Biola College with a level in Music Composition, Hill took off for France in 2007 to hitch French celebrity Michel Polnareff’s touring band. Impressed upon returning to the States, Judith launched into a meteoric ascent to soul singer, songwriter and badass bandleader.

Native Comedy Showcase

Wednesday, March 15

Tickets: Premium Seating $15, Loge Seating & Bar Space $10 – $5 improve day of present

Showtimes: 7:00 p.m.

Doorways: 5:30 p.m.

Comedy U is again for one more night time showcasing Hawaii’s native comics.

Keahiwai

Thursday, March 16

Tickets: Premium Seating $50, Loge Seating & Bar Space $40

Showtimes: 6:30 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.

Doorways: 5:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.

It’s been over 20 years since Keahiwai launched their debut album, “Native Ladies,” that took Hawaii by storm with hits like “Over and Promised Love.” The album’s success landed the duo two Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards of their rookie yr. The sophomore launch, “Happy,” was a game-changer with its chart-topping track, “Falling,” reaching worldwide success. Band members, Lei Melket and Mailani Makainai, went on to launch 4 extra albums collectively earlier than happening a 15-year hiatus. The women are actually again on the scene for a long-awaited reunion that everybody’s been whispering about for years. Be a part of them for what guarantees to be an entertaining, memorable and nostalgic night.

93.9 The Beat Presents

Gary Owen

Friday, March 17 & Saturday, March 18

Tickets: Premium Seating $55, Loge Seating $45, Bar Space $35

Showtimes: 6:30 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.

Doorways: 5:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.

Comic Gary Owen has been entertaining American audiences for over greater than a decade. Discovering success as a rise up and an actor, Owen might be seen on his eponymous docuseries “The Gary Owen Present” on BET and his most up-to-date comedy particular, “I Obtained My Associates” can presently be streamed on Showtime.

Raiatea Helm With the Spring Wind Quintet

Celebrating 40 Years of Chamber Music Hawaii

Sunday, March 19

Tickets: Premium Seating $35, Loge Seating & Bar Space $25

Showtimes: 6:30 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.

Doorways: 5:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.

Be a part of us for a beautiful night of mele with Nā Hōkū Award-winning recording artist Raiatea Helm with the Spring Wind Quintet as we rejoice 40 years of Chamber Music Hawaii!

Mike Lewis Presents

Jon Arons Horn Band Tribute Present

Monday, March 20

Tickets: Premium Seating $35, Loge Seating & Bar Space $25

Showtimes: 7:00 p.m.

Doorways: 5:00 p.m.

The multi-talented Jon Arons presents a Horn Band Tribute Present taking part in hits from Chicago to Bruno Mars, that includes native trumpeter and bandleader Mike Lewis, and his massive band!

José Feliciano

Tickets: Premium Seating $65, Loge Seating & Bar Space $45

Wednesday, March 22 & Tuesday, March 28

Showtimes: 7:00 p.m.

Doorways: 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 23

Showtimes: 6:30 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.

Doorways: 5:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.

José Feliciano has been acclaimed by critics all over the world as “The Biggest Residing Guitarist.” He’s acknowledged as the primary Latin Artist to cross over into the English music market, opening the doorways for different artists who now play an essential position within the American music trade. Known as “The Picasso of His Realm,” Feliciano’s accomplishments are extremely celebrated. He’s been awarded over 45 gold and platinum data and gained 19 GRAMMY® nominations, incomes 9 GRAMMYs® together with the LARAS Award for Lifetime Achievement.

The Motet

Friday, March 24 & Saturday, March 25

Tickets: Premium Seating $35, Loge Seating & Bar Space $25

Showtimes: 6:30 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.

Doorways: 5:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.

Since 1998, The Motet have impressed the world with their distinctive fashion of dance music. Over the course of 9 full-length albums, they’ve traversed the traces between funk, soul, jazz, and rock and constructed a diehard viewers within the course of. They’ve headlined Purple Rocks Amphitheatre six occasions and offered out numerous legendary venues coast-to-coast. Along with racking up almost 20 million complete streams and views, they’ve additionally garnered widespread acclaim from quite a few publications together with Relix, Glide Journal, and AXS. The band has additionally graced the levels of festivals akin to Bonnaroo, Bottlerock, Electrical Forest, Bumbershoot, Summer time Camp, and Excessive Sierra.

Kalapana: The Hana Hou Exhibits

Sunday, March 26 & Monday, March 27

Tickets: Premium Seating $45, Loge Seating & Bar Space $35

Showtimes: 6:30 p.m.

Doorways: 5:00 p.m.

Kalapana returns to Blue Word Hawaii after their extremely well-liked run of reveals in November 2022! Kalapana emerged as one of the vital well-liked bands on the Hawaiian music scene within the ’70s, producing a gradual stream of hits. Their 1975 debut album was hailed as probably the greatest of the mid-70s Hawaiian renaissance. Tracks like “Naturally,” “Nightbird,” “The Damage,” “You Make It Laborious” and “When the Morning Comes” turned family tunes and nonetheless get pleasure from frequent play on up to date Hawaiian radio.

Mike Phillips

Wednesday, March 29

Tickets: Premium Seating $35, Loge Seating & Bar Space $25

Showtimes: 6:30 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.

Doorways: 5:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.

World-renowned saxophonist Mike Phillips is named one of the vital electrifying instrumentalists at this time. Mike is the primary musician signed by Michael Jordan to the Nike Jordan Model, residence of the Air Jordan, and is the one musician on the planet to have recorded and toured with the legendary “Huge Three” of American soul and pop music: Michael Jackson, Prince and Stevie Marvel.

Blue Word Comedy Collection

James Adomian

Thursday, March 30

Tickets: Premium Seating $30, Loge Seating $25, Bar Space $20

Showtimes: 7:00 p.m.

Doorways: 5:30 p.m.

James is an actor/comic who’s well-known for his characters and impressions. Conan O’Brien known as him “a genius.” He can presently be seen virtually weekly on “Jimmy Kimmel Reside!” doing varied impressions like Mike Lindell and Elon Musk. His podcast, “The Underculture” on the Perpetually Canine Podcast Community, had probably the greatest podcast episodes of 2019 in response to Indiewire, and in 2020 James acquired to interview Bernie Sanders (as Bernie Sanders). He’ll subsequent be seen on the Netflix comedy particular “Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration,”  premiering June 9 (with a documentary particular to observe), after which on the upcoming collection “Historical past of the World 2,” the Mel Brooks sequel on Hulu, taking part in Richard Nixon.

93.9 The Beat Presents

Blue Word Comedy Collection

Tip “T.I.” HarrisFriday, March 31 & Saturday, April 1

Tickets: Premium Seating + Meet & Greet $160, Premium $60, Loge Seating $55, Bar Space $50

Showtimes: 6:30 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.

Doorways: 5:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.

Tip “T.I.” Harris has launched 11 hit albums, and gained a number of GRAMMYs, Billboard BETs and American Music Awards. As an actor, he has appeared in numerous blockbuster motion pictures and top-rated tv reveals together with, “ATL,” VH-1’s “T.I. & Tiny: The Household Hustle,” “American Gangster” and Marvel’s “Antman,” to call a couple of. Now, see him dwell on his first ever stand-up comedy tour!

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11 Well-known Skilled Athletes Who Are Into Bitcoin & Crypto

One group of society that appears to be notably concerned about crypto and its potential advantages is skilled athletes. Today skilled athletes do greater than excel of their sport. They’ve efficiently merged their enterprise and advertising and marketing pursuits with their sporting success. Many individuals are oblivious that most of the most affluent athletes are additionally businessmen and traders. Gamers are extra educated and well-informed than ever earlier than.

They notice they solely have a number of years left to benefit from their potential earnings earlier than their bodily limitations pressure them to retire. They’ll nonetheless take pleasure in a monetary future in the event that they make investments the appropriate approach, irrespective of their retirement age. That’s why many pro-sports stars have began to spend money on cryptocurrency or proven their assist for it. So right here we’ll focus on the highest 11 skilled athletes who invested in bitcoin cryptocurrency; additionally, go url for additional data.

1. Spencer Dinwiddie

Supply: sportsnet.ca

Dinwiddie is a basketball Brooklyn Nets participant within the NBA. He’s well-known for being an amazing level guard and an expert athlete concerned about crypto, exactly Bitcoin. He’s mentioned to have first invested in Bitcoin’s increase 12 months 2017 and repeatedly checks the Bitcoin value after and earlier than video games. It’s unknown how a lot he supported, however he’s fairly content material with the rise in Bitcoin.

2. Serena Williams

Supply: eurosport.com

Serena Williams is essentially the most excellent professional athlete who has gotten into crypto and continues to be enjoying. She is understood for her Grand Slam crowns, and her sturdy enjoying approach is well-known to sports activities followers everywhere in the globe. In recent times, she has made this her most vital contribution to digital forex by investing in Coinbase, a coin alternate. Her enterprise capital agency Serena Ventures, which invests in start-ups and rising companies, has enabled her to do that.

3. Luis Suarez

Supply: dailypost.ng

Luis Suarez is among the most well-known soccer gamers. He’s at the moment a participant for Barcelona, Spain, and the Uruguayan nationwide soccer workforce. He’s a quick striker with nice motion and might end with nice precision. Suarez has been a robust advocate for Ethereum cash to his many hundreds of thousands of on-line supporters previously. He additionally supported the Stox crypto discussion board, which raised hundreds of thousands of {dollars} as an ICO.

4. Floyd Mayweather

Supply: bleacherreport.com

Regardless that he has retired, Floyd was an expert athlete till lately, so you may virtually sneak into our prime listing. He’s additionally a robust advocate of crypto, which provides him entry. Mayweather was one essentially the most revered boxers in historical past and was recognized for his extravagant life-style. He has supported the Stox cryptocurrency platform by way of social media. He additionally promoted Centra Tech. Floyd Mayweather has topped the charts for the highest-earning athletes ever. A number of instances, Mayweather has spoken out in assist of crypto.

5. Lionel Messi

Supply: japantimes.co.jp

There isn’t any want for an introduction; Messi is a world-famous soccer participant. He is a superb participant, with quick ft and a fast tempo. His expertise has been a major a part of the sport’s success for a few years. He has additionally backed Sirin Labs, a crypto-focused firm, which is an organization that makes use of Blockchain to boost smartphone safety and facilitate funds. Messi can also be believed to have investments in Bitcoin and Ethereum.

6. Matt Barkley

Supply: bitcoinexchangeguide.com

NFL followers will probably be aware of Matt Barkley, who at the moment performs for the Buffalo Payments. Matt is a high-class quarterback with a superb eye for the proper cross and muscular arms. Barkley can also be an avid professional athlete who loves digital forex and its benefits. Barkley demanded that the Payments pay him in Bitcoin for his final contract. They agreed! Though it’s not clear if Barkley invests in crypto, he doubtless does.

7. Ronaldinho

Supply: ft.com

A retired Brazilian professional footballer is now an athlete who has employed his model to enter crypto. Ronaldinho launched his digital forex referred to as Ronaldinho Soccer Coin. The venture goals to be the “widespread forex for the soccer world.” This workforce will supply a platform that permits betting, e-commerce, and digital stadiums.

8. James Rodriguez

Supply: playcrazygame.com

Soccer followers love this participant for his unimaginable creativity and silky expertise. Actual Madrid’s attacking midfielder, Rodriguez, can use his dribbling skills to the fullest. Rodriguez can also be concerned about cryptocurrency. He additionally established his token JR10 with SelfSell previously. This was not solely to make him more cash but additionally to raised join along with his followers.

9. Richard Sherman

Supply: tampabay.com

Richard Sherman, a top-class skilled athlete, appears to be supporting cryptocurrency. His curiosity in Bitcoin seems to be extra of an asset than his love for soccer. Sherman has been accepting digital forex funds on his on-line retailer since 2013. Sherman has been receiving funds by way of this digital forex on his on-line retailer since 2013. Sherman can also be believed to spend money on different cash like Litecoin or Ethereum.

10. Nikita Kucherov

Supply: rawcharge.com

The world’s hottest sport is ice hockey. Kucherov performs within the NHL for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Kucherov is a supporter of crypto as being his ardour for hockey. TokenStars, a Blockchain-based platform that tokenizes athletes, has Kucherov as its ice hockey ambassador. The platform makes a revenue when the tokens they spend money on grow to be profitable. Kucherov is a long-standing participant and is the most recent to specific his love of crypto.

11. Manny Pacquaio

Supply: insidesport.in

Manny Pacquaio, a Filipino boxer, is an eight-time champion. He joined politics in 2016 as a senator. His digital forex, PAC coin, was his first enterprise into the cryptocurrency business. Manny additionally funded the International Crypto Providing Alternate (GCOX).

Bottomline

From this listing, it’s clear that many outstanding sports activities names assist the cryptocurrency business. Though investing isn’t risk-free, the potential revenue and development this sector is experiencing have attracted {many professional} athletes. It’s unknown the place crypto will lead over the long run, however it will likely be fascinating to see if different sports activities stars become involved.

Almost all athletes have invested in, backed, or owned firms that experiment with new applied sciences corresponding to Blockchain and Crypto. They relate the fast-paced nature and velocity of development to their performances on the sporting fields.