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Mele Mei Concerts on the Lawn
To celebrate Hawaiian music, the folks who put on the annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards are throwing a party on the Hilton's Great Lawn, beach side at sunset, with fireworks at the end. What more you like? John headlines this fantastic event around 8pm. Maunalua and Cyril Pahinui join him on the bill, along with the Tihati Polynesian Dancers to kick it all off. Proceeds benefit the Hilton's annual Charity Walk fundraiser. Pick up tickets at the Entertainment Desk in the hotel lobby between 7am and 4pm daily. Mele Mei is a series of concerts sponsored by the Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts and features artists who have won or been nominated for Hoku Awards over the years. John has won 3, for the record.
Hilton Hawaiian Village Great Lawn
2005 Kalia Road
Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
808-947-9955
http://www.hiltonhawaiianvillage.com/mele
$20 general admission/$50 VIP
Private Party
Surfer, The Bar
Everyone is talking about Surfer, The Bar and its great combination of music, talk story and other events on the North Shore. This is the place where it all happens, oceanfront at Oahu's Turtle Bay Resort. John's last show here sold out and he played for 3 hours, so you never know what kind of magic will happen on this stage. Book a room for the weekend and make it even better.
Surfer, the Bar
57-091 Kamehameha Highway
Kahuku, Hawaii 96731
808-293-6000
http://www.turtlebaysurf.com/surferthebar
$10
Stella Blues
What better way to kick off summer than with dinner and a show at Stella's? Catch John before he heads to the mainland for most of the season.
Stella Blues Supper Club
1279 S. Kihei Road
Kihei, Hawaii 96753
808-874-3779
http://www.stellablues.com
$60 with dinner/$30 show only
Kamehameha Day Celebration
This first annual festival honoring Hawaii's legendary king takes place in beautiful Hana on Maui. The event doesn't even have an address, website or phone number, so you know it's gotta be good. John performs right next to Hana Bay for an extended set at about 4pm. Food vendors and crafts will be available, while halau and other local bands play throughout the day. George Kahumoku, Brother Noland and LT Smooth perform as well. The event benefits Ohana Makamae, the family resource center for the East Maui community. Hana is truly a step back in time and worth the long, meandering drive out there.
Hana Bay
Uakea Road, off Hana Highway
Hana, Hawaii 96713
Free
Waiki'i Music Festival
The Waiki'i Music Festival was a fixture on the Big Island between 1990 and 2004. This treasure of Hawaiian, Paniolo and Country music is returning with a fantastic lineup during the 2 day event on Father's Day weekend. John headlines Saturday's show at 4pm. Other artists featured over the weekend include Willie K, Amy Hanaiali'i, Cyril Pahinui, Bruddah Walter, Guy Cruz and Ernie Cruz Sr, Paula Fuga and country/bluegrass legends Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder. Plenty of food vendors and arts and crafts booths, as well as kids' play areas will accompany the music. Proceeds will benefit the Hawaiian language and cultural organization Punana Leo and the Paniolo Preservation Society. Check the festival website for ticket outlet locations and exact pricing details.
Waiki'i Ranch
Polo Field off Saddle Road
Kamuela, Hawaii 96743
808-885-6868
http://www.waikiimusicfestival.org
$40 Adults/$15 Keiki 7 to 18/$75 for both days Adults or $25 Keiki. Prices higher after June 1st
An Evening on Vineyard Sound with John Cruz
Make reservations now for one of the most memorable concerts of the entire year. John is returning to Martha's Vineyard for the summer concert series aboard the vintage sailing ship Alabama. He'll perform for 3 hours at sunset while the ship sails off shore around Vineyard Sound. Bring a picnic dinner and beverages, as well as some good friends. This cozy event will be a special memory for years to come.
Aboard the Black Dog's Tall Ship Alabama
20 Beach Street Extension
Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts 02568
508-693-1699
http://www.theblackdogtallships.com
$100
Iron Horse Music Hall
John's back in his college days stomping grounds in Northampton at the legendary Iron Horse. You never know which unsavory characters will crash the stage at one of these shows, but you can be certain it will be good fun for everyone, on stage and off.
Iron Horse Music Hall
20 Center Street
Northampton, Massachusetts 01060
413-586-8686
http://www.iheg.com
$15 in advance/$20 at the door
Stella Blues
Treat yourself to Stella's signature 4-course gourmet dinner while sitting stageside for another intimate performance by John. He'll be rolling out some songs from his new album for this final show of the summer on Maui.
Stella Blues Supper Club
1279 S. Kihei Road
Kihei, Hawaii 96753
808-874-3779
http://www.stellablues.com
$60 with dinner/$30 show only
An Intimate Evening with John Cruz
This haven for the arts, nestled in the middle of a rain forest on the Big Island, is now host to a wonderful concert series featuring some of Hawaii's most treasured musicians. The style is warm and casual, so expect some talk story along with the songs. John closes the series for the summer. Get tickets early. The venue only holds 100 people and will sell out fast.
Volcano Art Center
Niaulani Campus, Hale Ho'omana Building, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road
Volcano, Hawaii 96785
808-967-8222
http://www.volcanoartcenter.org
$25
