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SEPT. 22
Jamaican native Clinton Fearon composed and performed for the popular reggae group the Gladiators and others before moving to Seattle in the late 1980s. The roots musician plays with a band named after his imaginary character Boogie Brown.
8 p.m. / Hawaiian Brian’s / $15-$30 / clintonfearonhonolulu.eventbrite.com
SEPT. 23
R&B star Ginuwine had major hits in the 1990s, teaming with Timbaland on “Pony” and “What’s So Different?” He, 112 and Dru Hill promise “Something for the Ladies” in an evening of soulful tunes.
7 p.m. / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $69-$139 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
SEPT. 29
Grammy Award winner and Jay-Z collaborator (and new co-owner of High Times magazine) Damian Marley has a new album out, “Stony Hill.” He brings his blend of urban, dance and reggae here, with Grammy nominee JBoog, Eli-Mac and DJ Westafa.
7 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena / $49-$99 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
OCT. 1
The Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra launches its classical Masterworks series with guest conductor Michael Stern leading the orchestra in Dvorak’s “New World Symphony.”
4 p.m. / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $34-$92 / hawaiisymphonyorchestra.org or 946-8742
OCT. 12-15
For the last 60 years, Burt Bacharach’s hits have kept falling on our heads, into our ears and into our memories. The great singer-songwriter is bringing a 12-piece band for four performances at Blue Note Hawaii.
8 p.m. Oct. 12-15 (one show a night) / Blue Note Hawaii / $125 / bluenotehawaii.com or 777-4890
TICKER:
>> Sam Hunt’s debut album, “Montalvo,” topped the country charts in 2014. 8 p.m. Oct. 18, Blaisdell Arena, $50.50-$260. ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
>> Tickets go on sale Friday for comedian Hannibal Buress. 6:30 and 9 p.m. Jan. 11-12, Blue Note Hawaii, $45 (no discounts). bluenotehawaii.com, 777-4890
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