JAN 25, 2025 | 8:30PM | THE VELVET MONKEY | Featuring Yoza
Sat Jan 25, 2025 8:31 PM - 10:30 PM
The Lounge at Island Sound, 96825
Description
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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Introducing "The Velvet Monkey," an exclusive speakeasy with 17 seats. Nestled upstairs from The Lounge via a secret entrance, this cozy venue combines speakeasy charm with live Jazz & Acoustic Sets every Saturday night. Savor handcrafted cocktails and gourmet bites.
Doors Open: 8:30 PM
We kindly suggest arriving when the doors open to allow guests time to order food and drinks before the performance begins.
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Featuring Yoza
Yoza took to music early, learning to play the ukulele at age 5. By the time she turned 10 years old, she had performed with world renowned ukulele master, Roy Sakuma’s Super Keiki.
Yoza has opened for numerous bands, such as Kings of Leon, One Republic, Ginuwine, Cisco, Ben Folds, and many more.
She has played at shows including Willie K Bluesfest and headlines the Dallas Girlfest as well as Australia’s Blue Mountain Ukulele Festival. You can find her many times collaborating on stage with well known local performers such as (her mentor) Willie K, and Makana.
In 2013, Yoza released her highly anticipated debut album, self-titled, “YOZA.” Yoza was able to get 3 nominations for her album at the 2014 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards (Hawaii’s Grammy award), including Female Vocalist of the Year. She took home the award for “R&B Album of the Year.”
In 2015 Yoza’s E.P. Prolouge, produced by Alicia Key’s guitarist, was nominated for 3 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, song of the year (for Gave You All My Love), E.P. of the Year, and Yoza was also nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year.
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Location
The Lounge at Island Sound, 96825