The 808 Scene Zine

The Hawaii Underground Music Awards (HUMAs) are back! Two years ago, Otto introduced the first ever HUMAs, a night of celebration, performance, paparrazi, limos, red carpet, and men wearing only one sock. Yes, one sock... in a strategic location, of course.The Hawaii Underground Music Awards is and always has been part outrageous theater, part celebration of the underground music scene. This...   Read this article »

www.myspace.com/808DefibrillatorA few months ago, a new venue called Alter Solum opened up across the hall from Ong King. Just go up the same stairs, but turn to the left instead of the right. Not a bar, Alter Solum lends itself to all ages shows while still allowing the 21 and over crowd to BYOB. Let’s now go to a promoter named Chris a.k.a. Sick Boy who recently returned to...   Read this article »

I’ve been a long time Children of Bodom (CoB) fan and when I found out that they were coming to Oahu, I nearly crapped myself. What are the chances of a renowned Finnish metal band playing a show in little ol’ Hawaii? They’ve appeared in numerous magazines, sold out concerts, performed in front of thousands, and toured alongside many established groups. To have...   Read this article »

  Bert's Cafe 939 McCully St. Honolulu, HI 96826 I’m sitting in the McDonald’s on King Street, flipping through the September issue of the Scene Zine when I think about the possibility of the publication to feature a specific article about the local culture of Hawaii in general—places to eat; things to do; shows to...   Read this article »

It’s a typical day here in Honolulu, the sort of day that occupies the dreams of the hoi polloi who hail from less than tropical climes the world over:  the sky is a punchy, cerulean blue, waves curl ashore on Waikiki’s clay-colored beaches, the temperature oscillates in the eighties, and an ethereal breeze sweeps through the city.  For many it’s paradise par...   Read this article »

On Friday, October 99, 2009 from 6pm to 10pm, The Arts District Merchants Association and Honolulu Culture and Arts District present the third annual “Taste of the Arts” Street Festival featuring the food, music and drink of The Arts District, produced by Tim Bostock Productions.  This year offers a different slant with a new title: Alternative Taste Street Festival; and a fresh twist...   Read this article »