SEPT. 6-9
Guitarist Al Di Meola’s career got jump-started when he was invited to play with Chick Corea’s fusion band Return to Forever at age 19. He went on to be named Guitar Player magazine’s Best Jazz Guitarist five times.
6:30 and 9 p.m. / Blue Note Hawaii / $29.75-$55 / bluenotehawaii.com or 777-4890
SEPT 9-10
Olympic skater Kristi Yamaguchi twirls her way into your heart, this time skating to Lea Salonga’s beautiful voice. They’ll be joined by other Olympic medalists, including Brian Boitano.
7 p.m. Sept. 9, 4 p.m. Sept. 10 / Blaisdell Arena / $40-$150 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
SEPT. 23
R&B star Ginuwine had hits back 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-$129 / 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 music here, with Grammy nominee JBoog, Eli-Mac and DJ Westafa.
7 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena /$49-$99 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
OCT. 18
Sam Hunt hit it big on the country charts in 2014, with his debut album, “Montalvo,” reaching No. 1. The single “Body Like a Back Road” is staying the course atop the country charts.
8 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena / $50.50-$100.50/ ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
TICKER
>> The Greenroom Festival brings its blend of music, surf and art back to Waikiki. 4 p.m. Sept. 9-10, Waikiki Shell. $10. ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.
>> Rita Coolidge, 7 p.m. Nov. 17, Mamiya Theater. $45-$65. Also, neighbor island concerts Nov. 16, 18 and 19. bluesbearhawaii.com.
