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AUG. 26
Singer-songwriter Elle King combines blues, rock and country into a pleasing combination, earning two Grammy nominations for “Ex’s & Oh’s,” a tune from her debut, “Love Stuff.”
7:30 p.m. Aug. 26 / The Republik / $35 / flavorus.com or 855-235-2867
SEPT. 2
Cross-generational, cross-genre pop band Pink Martini returns to Hawaii. Bring a translator or two: They’ve been known to perform songs in a dozen languages.
7:30 p.m. Sept. 2 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $39-$69 / ticketmaster.com or 866-448-7849
SEPT. 3
“Let’s Go Surfin’ Now” with the Beach Boys, who cruise into the Blaisdell for a Labor Day weekend show celebrating 50 years of fun in the sun.
8 p.m. Sept. 3 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $49-$89 / ticketmaster.com or 866-448-7849
SEPT. 13
Grammy winner Sergio Mendes’ swinging, Brazilian musical style has entertained millions.
7:30 p.m. Sept. 13 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $49.50-$79.50 / ticketmaster.com or 866-448-7849
SEPT. 21-24
Pianist Chick Corea is one of the most influential figures in recent jazz history, winning 22 Grammys and performing in genres ranging from fusion to bebop to symphonic.
6:30 and 9 p.m. Sept. 21-24 / Blue Note Hawaii / $45-$65 / bluenotehawaii.com or 777-4890
Get funky with the soulful tunes of Earth, Wind & Fire. 8 p.m. Sept. 27, Blaisdell Arena. $45-$135. ticketmaster.com or 866-448-7849
Ringo Starr of Beatles fame makes his Hawaii debut with his All Starr Band. Nov. 8, Blaisdell Arena. $59.50-$175. ticketmaster.com or 866-448-7849
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