|
Starting a steady Wed. night gig at the beautiful Kahala Veranda, 6-9pm, with soulful saxophonist Reggie Padilla. This month, we're there 9/16 and /23 Nice peeps, great food, and amazing ambience. |
Back at Kahala Veranda
Sept. 2026
|
HIGHLIGHTS: Single and video with talk, “Greed, Hatred and Delusion…” out now. At Vintage Books in Kaimuki with Paul Shimomoto 9/1 8-10pm. At Lewers Lounge with Rocky Holmes 9/3 8:30pm-midnight. With Duane Padilla and Bonne B. at the HoMA cafe, 9/11 6-8pm. With DeShannon Higa at Kapono's at the Lounge, 9/12. 5 and 8pm shows. With the Honolulu Jazz Quartet at Sunset Jazz at LaPietra, 9/13 1 set between 5:30 and 8:30pm. At the annual Hawaii Star Ball with Rick Broadwell's Hawaii Star Ball Orchestra, Sheraton Waikiki 9/26 6-11:30 pm At St. Pete's Jazz Vespers all the Thurs.s.
RECORDINGS:  Single and video with talk, “Greed, Hatred and Delusion…” out now. A funky pop song that asks how we can find a solution to world problems - war, injustice, and pollution; and suggests a solution: starting with our own minds! Being aware of our thoughts, and taking our actions guided by Big Mind - that wider view that sees we are all one, and one with the earth. The next installment on a mindfulness album I'm working on. Did a music video with a talk. FOR MORE MUSIC AND VIDEOS, CHECK OUT LINKS TO MY STREAMING ARTIST PAGES - LIKE AND FOLLOW TO GET NOTIFIED EARLY ABOUT RELEASES AND OTHER HAPPENINGS.
 At Vintage Books in Kaimuki with Paul Shimomoto 9/1 8-10pm. 
 With Duane Padilla and Bonne B. at the HoMA cafe, 9/11 6-8pm.  With DeShannon Higa at Kapono's at the Lounge, 9/12. 5 and 8pm shows.  With the Honolulu Jazz Quartet at Sunset Jazz at LaPietra 9/13. 1 set between 5:30 and 8:30pm.  At the annual Hawaii Star Ball (ballroom dance competition) with Rick Broadwell's Hawaii Star Ball Orchestra, Sheraton Waikiki 9/26 6-11:30 pm  Also continuing to play St. Peter's Episcopal Jazz Vespers, in-person and live-streamed, Thursday.s.
REFRESHMENTS AT 5:30 PM
|
Aug. 2026
|
HIGHLIGHTS: At Lewers Lounge with Rocky Holmes 8/6, 8:30pm-midnight, and solo 8/10, 8-10:30pm. Single and video with talk, “Greed, Hatred and Delusion…” out now. At Kahala Nui 8/28, w. DeShannon Higa 3-4pm and Honolulu Jazz Quartet with Sandy Tsukiyama 5-6pm. Solo @ Los Garcia’s 8/30, 4-6pm. At St. Pete's Jazz Vespers all the Thurs.s.
RECORDINGS: Single and video with talk, “Greed, Hatred and Delusion…” out now. A funky pop song that asks how we can find a solution to world problems - war, injustice, and pollution; and suggests a solution: starting with our own minds! Being aware of our thoughts, and taking our actions guided by Big Mind - that wider view that sees we are all one, and one with the earth. The next installment on a mindfulness album I'm working on. Did a music video with a talk. FOR MORE MUSIC AND VIDEOS, CHECK OUT LINKS TO MY STREAMING ARTIST PAGES - LIKE AND FOLLOW TO GET NOTIFIED EARLY ABOUT RELEASES AND OTHER HAPPENINGS.
 At Kahala Nui 8/28, w. DeShannon Higa 3-4pm (at Hi'olani Care Center)  Solo @ Los Garcia’s in Kailua 8/30, 4-6pm. Reservations recommended. Email or message me on my website and I'll let the promoter know. Also continuing to play St. Peter's Episcopal Jazz Vespers, in-person and live-streamed, Thursday.s.
REFRESHMENTS AT 5:30 PM
|
July 2026
HIGHLIGHTS:
With Paul Shimomoto and the Band doing the Sinatra Songbook Show at the Lounge 7/25..
At Lewers Lounge with Rocky Holmes 7/23, 30
Also continuing to play St. Peter's Episcopal Jazz Vespers, in-person and live-streamed.
RECORDINGS
New single, “Greed, Hatred and Delusion (I Think We Can Find a Way)” out now. A funky pop song that asks how we can find a solution to world problems - war, injustice, and pollution; and suggests a solution: starting with our own minds! Being aware of our thoughts, and taking our actions guided by Big Mind - that wider view that sees we are all one, and one with the earth. The next installment on a mindfulness album I'm working on.
FOR MORE MUSIC, CHECK OUT MY WEBSITE MUSIC PAGES FOR PREVIEWS AND TO PURCHASE DOWNLOADS AND CDs
AND LINKS TO MY STREAMING ARTIST PAGES - LIKE AND FOLLOW TO GET NOTIFIED EARLY ABOUT RELEASES AND OTHER HAPPENINGS.
LIVE GIGS
With Paul Shimomoto and the Band (DeShannon Higa, trumpet; Reggie Padilla, sax; Mark Tanouye, bass; Abe Lagrimas, Jr., drums) doing the Sinatra Songbook Show at the Lounge 7/25 - 5 and 8pm shows.
At Lewers Lounge with Rocky Holmes 7/23, 30, 8:30-midnight.
Reservations recommended
Also continuing to play St. Peter's Episcopal Jazz Vespers, in-person and live-streamed
Refreshments at 5:30 pm
Service at 6:00 pm
Supper to follow
The band:
Reggie Padilla, bandleader and sax
(out 7/2 - I'm leading and doing a few originals)
Starr Kalahiki, on vocals
Mark Tanouye on bass
(out 7/2 - Alika Lyman's on bass)
In-person at St. Peter's Episcopal Church:
Livestream Thurs.s at 6pm and archived on facebook and youtube.
Aloha, and have a great July!
Date added: 6/18 Subtonic Orchestra @ Studio 909
|
The DeShannon Higa Subtonic Orchestra
Thursday, June 18 7:30 pm DeShannon-trumpet Rocky Brown -vocals, Chrissy Naruo-vocals, Abe Lagrimas-drums, Reggie Padilla-saxes,
Larry Cook-sax, flute, Travis Oh-trombone, Dan Del Negro-piano, Mark Tanouye-bass Robert Shinoda-guitar
Free Admission!
This concert sponsored by Musicians Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) and The Musicians Association of Hawaii
BYO food & beverage
Studio 909 free parking is at the Musicians Association parking lot
949 Kapiolani Blvd. Enter the lot from behind the building, Waimanu Street
Get there early to find parking and a seat!
|
June 2026
HIGHLIGHTS:
At Lewers Lounge with Rocky Holmes 6/4 and /11.
New single, “Greed, Hatred and Delusion…” releasing 6/9.
Solo at Lewers Lounge 6/17.
At St. Pete's Jazz Vespers all the Thurs.s.
RECORDINGS:
New single, “Greed, Hatred and Delusion (I Think We Can Find a Way)” releasing 6/9. A funky pop song that asks how we can find a solution to world problems - war, injustice, and pollution; and suggests a solution: starting with our own minds! Being aware of our thoughts, and taking our actions guided by Big Mind - that wider view that sees we are all one, and one with the earth. The next installment on a mindfulness album I'm working on.
FOR MORE MUSIC, CHECK OUT MY WEBSITE MUSIC PAGES FOR PREVIEWS AND TO PURCHASE DOWNLOADS AND CDs
AND LINKS TO MY STREAMING ARTIST PAGES - LIKE AND FOLLOW TO GET NOTIFIED EARLY ABOUT RELEASES AND OTHER HAPPENINGS.
LIVE GIGS
At Lewers Lounge with Rocky Holmes 6/4 and /11, and solo 6/17. All 8:30pm-midnight. Reservations recommended.
Also continuing to play St. Peter's Episcopal Jazz Vespers, in-person and live-streamed, Thursday.s.
REFRESHMENTS AT 5:30 PM
SERVICE AT 6:00 PM
SUPPER TO FOLLOW
The band:
Reggie Padilla, bandleader and sax
Starr Kalahiki, on vocals
Mark Tanouye on bass
In-person at St. Peter's Episcopal Church:
Livestream Thurs.s at 6pm and archived on facebook and youtube.
Aloha, and have a great June!
May 2026
HIGHLIGHTS:
With Paul Shimomoto at the Mid Pac Country Club 5/2.
With the Hawai’i Symphony featuring Johnny Valentine 5/9.
Solo at Moana Surfrider 5/10.
At Lewers Lounge with Dean Taba 5/15,16
Playing the I`olani Choral concert 5/17.
Also continuing to play St. Peter's Episcopal Jazz Vespers, in-person and live-streamed.
RECORDINGS
"We're Here to Love" out now. Decided to resurrect this unreleased pop / R&B vocal tune from my New Thought days, given the crazy times we're living in. Enjoy!
FOR MORE MUSIC, CHECK OUT MY WEBSITE MUSIC PAGES FOR PREVIEWS AND TO PURCHASE DOWNLOADS AND CDs
AND LINKS TO MY STREAMING ARTIST PAGES - LIKE AND FOLLOW TO GET NOTIFIED EARLY ABOUT RELEASES AND OTHER HAPPENINGS.
LIVE GIGS
With Paul Shimomoto at the Mid Pac Country Club 5/2, 5-7:30pm -part of their 100th anniversary celebration. If you’re a member or can be the guest of one, check it out!
With the Hawai’i Symphony featuring Johnny Valentine 5/9, 7.30pm at the Hawaii Theatre
Solo at Moana Surfrider Vintage 1901 5/10, 6-10:30pm
At Lewers Lounge with Dean Taba 5/15,16, 8:30-midnight.
Reservations recommended
Playing the I`olani Choral Concert 5/17, 4-5pm at St. Andrew’s.
INFO
continuing to play St. Peter's Episcopal Jazz Vespers, in-person and live-streamed
Refreshments at 5:30 pm
Service at 6:00 pm
Supper to follow
The band:
Reggie Padilla, bandleader and sax
Starr Kalahiki, on vocals
Mark Tanouye on bass
In-person at St. Peter's Episcopal Church:
Livestream Thurs.s at 6pm and archived on facebook and youtube.
Aloha, and have a great May!
April 2026
HIGHLIGHTS
Solo at Moana Surfrider 4/5.
Solo at Lewers Lounge 4/7,8,19,26.
At St. Pete's Jazz Vespers 4/9,16,23,30.
RECORDINGSWe're Here to Love" out now. Decided to resurrect this unreleased pop / R&B vocal tune from my New Thought days, given the crazy times we're living in. Enjoy!
FOR MORE MUSIC, CHECK OUT MY WEBSITE MUSIC PAGES FOR PREVIEWS AND TO PURCHASE DOWNLOADS AND CDs
AND LINKS TO MY STREAMING ARTIST PAGES - LIKE AND FOLLOW TO GET NOTIFIED EARLY ABOUT RELEASES AND OTHER HAPPENINGS.
LIVE GIGS
Solo at Moana Surfrider Vintage 1091 4/5, 6:30-10pm.
Solo at Lewers Lounge 4/7,8 - 8:30-midnight; 19,26 - 8-10:30pm.
Reservations recommended.
INFO
Also continuing to play St. Peter's Episcopal Jazz Vespers, in-person and live-streamed, 4/9,16,23,30.
Refreshments at 5:30 pm
Service at 6:00 pm
Supper to follow
The band:
Reggie Padilla, bandleader and sax
Starr Kalahiki, on vocals
Mark Tanouye on bass
In-person at St. Peter's Episcopal Church:
Livestream Thurs.s at 6pm and archived on facebook and youtube.
Aloha, and have a great April!
More dates added in March 2026
At Lewers Lounge 3/27 with saxophonist Reggie Padilla and 3/28 with bassist Dean Taba.
Both 8:30 pm-midnight.
Reservations recommended.
Last-minute changes for Mar. 2026
St. Peter's Jazz Vespers , 3/12, called on account of rain.
At Lewers Lounge 3/15, 8-10:30pm.
Reservations recommended.