MAY 17, 2025 | 8:30PM | THE VELVET MONKEY | Mel Kay

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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Mel Kay

Mel Kay is an Australian artist now based in Hawaii. She is passionate about writing music that helps people feel heard & that makes them feel less alone. She was trained at The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts as a singer & has since worked as a musician/writer for the past 10 years. She has had airplay nationally in Australia thanks to Aussie Grown Across The Nation for her original work as well as 94.5fm, 98.5fm, & live performances on foxtel in Western Australia. She was voted top 6/1400 for her song PHOENIX at the Western Australian Music Awards 2019 & top 12/6000 for her collaboration on YOU with U.K. producer BACKFALL. She writes in a variety of genres but currently is leaning towards pop/folk with a focus on music that heals and moves the soul. Her recent single HEAVEN was her first release in the USA & the single launch sold out in September 2023 at The Slack Key Lounge in Honolulu. She has since successfully released another single (CLASS) & will be recording her next E.P. Of Angels & Architects this year.

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