July 24, 2026 | Upstairs at The Velvet Monkey - 2nd Show (8:00pm) | Sean Cleland

Sean Cleland at the Velvet Monkey

An Evening of Song, Soul & Stunning Musicianship

Some artists become the musicians that musicians can't stop talking about. Sean Cleland is one of those artists.

A three-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist, Sean has earned a reputation as one of Hawaiʻi's most compelling live performers. Blending pop, rock, soul, blues, jazz, and R&B into a sound that's entirely his own, his performances move effortlessly from quiet, introspective moments to soaring guitar work and powerful vocals that command the room.

Performing as a one-man looping artist, Sean builds each song live, layer by layer - creating the sound and energy of a full band with nothing more than his voice, guitar, and remarkable musicianship. It's an experience that's both technically impressive and deeply personal.

The Velvet Monkey was created for nights like this, where extraordinary artists are discovered up close, every note matters, and the connection between performer and audience is unmistakable. If you've never experienced Sean Cleland live, this is the perfect place to discover why so many musicians and music lovers hold him in such high regard.

Genre: Pop / Rock / Soul / Blues / Singer-Songwriter