Experience an unforgettable evening at The Lounge at Island Sound Studios & The Velvet Monkey. Two venues, two bars, one gourmet chef, and four unique shows featuring four different artists, lined up every Saturday evening in one location at the Hawaii Kai Marina (next to Longs). Nestled within a world-class recording studio, our venues offer a unique music experience unlike anywhere else. Ticket holders can enhance & extend their evening or start early by purchasing a ticket for a second act! Begin in The Lounge and then make your way upstairs to our speakeasy, The Velvet Monkey, or the other way around. Additional tickets are available for purchase on our website.
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Doors Open: 5:00 PM
We kindly suggest arriving when the doors open to allow guests time to order food and drinks before the performance begins.
Performance Begins: 6:00 PM

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Featuring: James Ronstadt Blues Quartet

James Ronstadt: Singer/songwriter/harmonica
Byron Lai : Guitar 🎸
Gil Farias: Bass
James Ganeko: Drums 🥁

We all have over 45 years each of musical background. All local boys well seasoned musicians to say the least. (yes we’re old) A little bit about myself. Although not getting rich, I’ve been doing my small part in keeping a true American art form known as the blues alive here in paradise for some years now. Not to blow my own horn or sound conceited, but some consider me as the “OG” of the blues scene here in Hawaii. First started playing the blues back in high school 78. Then rising from the Lava rocks with Hawaii’s first original blues band called The Honolulu Blues Band back in 1980. We opened for bands /artists such as,…. The Guess who, Jimmy Scott, Little Charlie & the nite cats, James Cotton & mega star Billy Preston. I am a frequent visitor to the legendary Beale Street in Memphis Tenn. where the blues gave birth to rock & roll. ( Sun Records etc.) Recorded 2 albums with Third Degree, JR & the dynamic Shuffle Kings, & Ronstadt & Taylor. And yes Linda is my cousin.

Gil Farias is an awesome bass player who has been “laying it down” since the Waikiki nightclub days. He brings the “funkiness” to our sound for sure.

Byron Lai another blues veteran from back in the day at Anna’s. Hat makes the man, Mojo hand, Bo Bo handshake and a few other bands. His guitar stylings adds some attitude to our sound.

James Ganeko is known as a legendary drummer with hundreds of recording sessions and has played with so many big names over the years. He also plays guitar and fronts his own band called Tiki Taboo. I am truly blessed to be playing with such talented musicians I call my brothers.


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Opener: Chadwick - Playing Your Favorite Cover Songs!

Join Chadwick for a nostalgic night of live music as he plays your favorite hits from the 80s and 90s. He brings a fresh twist to classic songs, ensuring an unforgettable evening filled with energetic performances and timeless tunes. Whether you’re a fan of rock, pop, or anything in between, Chadwick will have you singing along all night.

Chadwick Davis, singer and song writer, offers a wonderfully curated program of acoustic rock, dream pop, Brit pop, and RnB.
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