SEPT. 6-7
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons were one of the few groups to remain at the top of pop music throughout the ’60s, riding high on U.S. charts even as the British invasion swept through. The group’s hits include “Sherry” and “Rag Doll.”
8 p.m. / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $59.50-$145 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
SEPT. 15
Music of Queen Lili’uokalani gets a classical touch with “E Lei Ho‘i E Lili‘ulani E,” (“Music by and for the Queen”) courtesy of the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra, with guests Moon Kuakahi, Robert Cazimero, Raiatea Helm, Ho‘okena, David Kauahikaua, Aaron Mahi, Kimie Miner and Marlene Sai.
2 p.m. / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $15 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
SEPT. 21-22
Violinist Sandy Cameron brings a punk-rock attitude to the classical stage. She opens the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra season with Danny Elfman’s violin concerto.
7:30 p.m. Sept. 21, 4 p.m. Sept. 22 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $36-$95 / hawaiisymphonyorchestra.org
SEPT. 25
Midland serves up country with a twist – of lime, on the rocks. Their “On the Rocks” album hit No. 1, propelled by classic country licks and a dose of self-deprecating humor.
8 p.m. / The Republik / $45 / jointhe republik.com or 941-7469
SEPT. 27-28
Tribal Seeds and Steel Pulse headline a night apiece at the Republik Music Festival, which brings six top bands to the Waikiki Shell for two evenings of reggae.
6-10 p.m. / Waikiki Shell / $50 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
TICKER:
>> An in-real-life event for our storytelling culture: “The Moth – True Stories Told Live,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19, Hawaii Theatre, $33-$100, hawaiitheatre.com or 528-0506
>> The Illusionists, a top attraction on Broadway, bring their stunning magic acts to Honolulu for eight shows Oct. 23-27. Blaisdell Concert Hall. $50-$80, ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
