The 808 Scene Webzine

It's been a really long time since I wrote anything about a show, mostly because I've been really lame for the last year and haven't gone out to many shows, but also because I started grad school. Luckily, playing drums in a band has reconnected me with the scene and I find myself out...   Read more »

The boys of Busekrus are back on the road again, touring California, Oregon, and Washington for three weeks. They'll be bringing a taste of Hawaii rock to cities like Huntington Beach, Anaheim, L.A., San Fran, Portland, and Seattle.  I believe that this is Busekrus' third tour, but this one is...   Read more »

John and I stand in the middle of the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall in costumes—slicked back hair, sunglasses, and a trenchcoat for me; rigged holsters and an Airsoft pistol for him. As per usual, I have no real clue what’s going on. A tall man in a robotic suit walks up to...   Read more »

“Misa!” Misa spins around, his eyes go wide. “James!” Misa is a stocky, muscular New Zealander who I’ve known forever, but haven’t seen for ten years. He shakes my hand with a tug that almost dislocates my...   Read more »

From Rock N’ Roller to Roller Derby Call them tough, sexy or fiercely femme, The Pacific Roller Derby is an organization that is operated by derby girls, for derby girls. Started in Honolulu in 2008, this sport quickly spawned a following and has been growing in...   Read more »

Coming from the same scene as iconic Bay Area bands The Faction and Los Olividados, Preachers that Lie are a second wave California hardcore band from San Jose who were a Gilman Street staple back when that meant something. PTL plays fast, tight and aggressive...   Read more »

This will be the first 808 Scene Zine article I've ever written from a cell phone, thanks to the infamous Brady Jones' handy Blackberry. I'm sitting in 4Play Aiea checking out Nemesis Productions' Thursday night shows which have been going on for a few months. This spacious venue is actually...   Read more »

Live music seems to come and go from Don Ho’s. We hear about big shows and, of course, the venue was the main host for 808 Scene Zine shows. But then Don Ho’s seems to fall off the radar again. However, there’s been a quiet little event going on every Tuesday...   Read more »

The Last Oahu Blues Bash @ Anna Bannana’s Five Hours! Five Bands! Five Bucks! On Sunday, Feb. 14, St. Valentine’s Day, from 4 to 9 p.m. Featuring: • The Dave Young Band • Hot City Blues, with special guest...   Read more »

Misfits New Years Evil. December 31, 2009 Pipeline Café The Misfits played Pipeline Café on New Year’s Eve, bringing in the new year with opening bands from California, Oahu, and the Big Island. See photos from this show in the...   Read more »