Earth, Wind & Fire Return To Blaisdell Arena This December

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LET’S GROOVE!

LEGENDARY & INTERNATIONALLY REVERED SUPERSTARS

EARTH, WIND & FIRE

ANNOUNCE SHOW AT NEAL S. BLAISDELL ARENA

WITH SPECIAL GUEST JONATHAN ROY

ONE NIGHT ONLY! NO ADDITIONAL SHOWS WILL BE ADDED!

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2022

GET YOUR TICKETS AND JOIN OUR BOOGIE WONDERLAND!

For the best seats, Rick Bartalini Presents is once again offering a week-long geo-limited online-only presale solely for Hawai’i residents
beginning Saturday, October 22 at 10:00 A.M. HST

No presale code required

Get your tickets before they go on sale to the mainland
on Saturday, October 29 at 10:00 A.M. HST

On the heels of two sold-out Journey shows, Rick Bartalini Presents (RBP) very proudly announces another concert and geo-limited presale for the people of Hawai’i: Earth, Wind & Fire!

Beloved around the globe for more than 50 years, the legendary Earth, Wind & Fire is one of the best-selling and most influential bands of all time. Throughout their incredibly illustrious career, the band has amassed a treasured catalog of music that’s infused with strands of disco, funk, and R&B. Known for their uplifting and joyful songs, Earth, Wind & Fire is guaranteed to get the people of Hawai’i grooving with the hits that we’ve all been singing and dancing to for generations. Joining the band is special guest Jonathan Roy, a versatile independent artist who defies borders and genres and is known worldwide for his astonishing success on digital media platforms.

From the time of their first live performance in the Aloha State in 1975, Earth, Wind & Fire has been enthusiastically welcomed back time and again by the people of Hawai’i. One of the few bands to not just journey to the Islands but to do so repeatedly, Earth, Wind & Fire continues to draw devoted crowds, selling out all six of their shows in the 2000s. The adoration that the people of Hawai’i have for the iconic supergroup is mutual. Members of the band have expressed appreciation for the astonishing energy of Hawaiian audiences and percussionist Ralph Johnson has said that, “It’s always a treat for us (to perform in Hawai’i) … For us, this is just the cherry on top.”

Rick Bartalini Presents (RBP) has confirmed that Earth, Wind & Fire will appear for one performance only. No additional shows will be added.

As always, RBP remains committed to making sure that the people of Hawai’i get first crack at the best seats at the best prices. The promoter is once again offering geo-limited week-long online-only presales for Hawai’i residents that will begin at 10:00 A.M. HST on Saturday, October 22 at ticketmaster.com. No password will be required. RBP strongly encourages the people of Hawai’i to take advantage of the geo-limited presales and get their tickets before they go on sale to the mainland on October 29. Once the presale ends, the geofence will be removed and global scalpers and bots can no longer be excluded.

The exclusive on-line only presale for Hawai’i residents goes on sale Saturday, October 22 at 10:00 A.M. HST. No password is required. Up to eight tickets may be purchased by one patron.

Tickets go on sale to the mainland starting Saturday, October 29 at 10:00 A.M. HST.

About Earth, Wind & Fire:

With over 100 million albums sold, Earth, Wind & Fire is one of the best-selling bands of all time. Their achievements are impressive and numerous: They’ve released 23 albums, eight of which went Double Platinum and hit the Top 10. They’ve won nine Grammy Awards and four American Music Awards and have been honored with an ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Heritage Award, a BET Lifetime Achievement Award, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2012 Congressional Horizon Award, the Kennedy Center Honors in 2019, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. They’ve been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, the NAACP Image Award Hall of Fame, and Hollywood’s Rockwalk.

The music of Earth, Wind & Fire is more alive than ever as they continue to inspire new audiences and thrill those who have been with them from the beginning. Like the elements in their name, Earth, Wind & Fire’s music has withstood ever-changing trends in the world and shows no sign of vanishing as they continue to create joy and uplifting music that will forever reach a sacred universal atmosphere.

For more information about the iconic band, visit:

Website: www.earthwindandfire.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/earthwindandfire

Instagram: @earthwindfire

Twitter @earthwindfire

About Jonathan Roy

With dreams of becoming a recording artist since childhood, Jonathan Roy has traveled a winding road to success. With four studio albums under his belt, he saw his career skyrocket once he became an independent artist who could draw personal inspiration from the world around him and seize control of his own destiny. Known now for his introspective pop music that contemplates life’s challenges and for his stunning and beautifully-shot videos on YouTube, Jonathan has amassed a dedicated worldwide fanbase. The acoustic video for his song, “Keeping Me Alive,” is quickly edging up on 100 million views and his other videos, including those for his own music as well as covers by Sia, Damien Rice, and Goo Goo Dolls, have racked up several million views as well.

For more information about Jonathan Roy, visit:

Website:https://jonathanroyofficial.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jonathanroyofficial

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathanroyofficial/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanroy/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JonRoyOfficial

For more information about this Earth, Wind & Fire concert and other incredible live entertainment experiences in Hawai’i visit www.rbpconcerts.com

Presale Ticket Information

Beginning Saturday, October 22 at 10:00 A.M. HST, the people of Hawai’i may access a week-long online-only presale that is geofenced based on credit card billing addresses. No password or code is required. Up to eight tickets may be purchased by one patron.

Tickets go on sale to the mainland starting Saturday, October 29 at 10:00 A.M. HST. While the people of Hawai’i can of course still purchase tickets during the sale to the mainland, ticket sales will no longer be protected by the geofence keeping out global scalpers and bots.

General Ticket Information

Tickets for Earth, Wind & Fire with special guest Jonathan Roy, December 10 at 8:00 P.M. at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena are $226.00, $126.00, $66.00, and $46.00 plus taxes and service fees. Tickets will be available at http://www.ticketmaster.com and,beginning October 22 at 10:00 A.M., in-person at the venue box office (Monday – Saturday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.) or charge by phone at (800) 745-3000. Neal S. Blaisdell Center address: 777 Ward Ave, Honolulu, HI 96814.

In memory of his friend, Olivia Newton John, Rick Bartalini’s Aren’t You Glad You Stayed Foundation will donate $1 from the sale of each ticket to the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund.

RBP’s Journey shows raised over $13,000 for Newton-John’s foundation earlier this month.

Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund http://www.onjfoundationfund.org
Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre https://www.onjcancercentre.org
Bartalini’s Aren’t You Glad You Stayed Foundation www.arentyougladyoustayed.org

Journey Returns To Hawai’i To Take The Stage October 5th At The Neal S. Blaisdell Arena

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ONE OF THE MOST LEGENDARY ROCK BANDS OF ALL TIME

RETURNS TO HAWAI’I TO TAKE THE STAGE
OCTOBER 5th AT THE NEAL S. BLAISDELL ARENA

FOR ONE INCREDIBLE, HIGH-ENERGY NIGHT

A weeklong geo-limited presale for Hawai’i residents only
starts Saturday, August 27th at 10:00 A.M. HST
No password required

Get your tickets before they go on sale to the mainland
on Saturday, September 3 at 10 A.M HST

Ticket prices start at $55.50

IN MEMORY OF HIS FRIEND OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN PROMOTER RICK BARTALINI WILL DONATE $1 FROM EVERY TICKET SOLD TO THE OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN CANCER WELLNESS & RESEARCH CENTRE

Just off a massive 40-city arena tour that garnered rave reviews and with a newly-released, critically-acclaimed studio album titled Freedom, Journey – one of America’s most widely-loved and iconic rock bands – is coming back to Hawai’i for the first time in five years!

Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017, the powerhouse band is known for both their anthemic rock songs and their soaring ballads. Generations of fans have danced and sang along to Journey’s enduring catalog of hits, which includes 19 incredible Top 40 singles and everyone’s favorite to belt out along with the band – “Don’t Stop Believin’” – which has been streamed over one billion times.

Journey’s newest album, Freedom, their first studio album since 2011’s Eclipse, continues to spotlight the band’s impressive mastery of the rock genre, debuting at #1 on the Current Rock Chart when it was released on July 8, 2022. Other chart positions include: #2 Current Digital Album, #2 Digital Albums, #3 Current Album sales, #3 Album Sales, #3 Internet Albums, and #88 Billboard 200. Rave reviews call the 15 tracks “scintillating” and “blood pumping,” and go on to say that the songs collectively “send an uplifting vibe of hope, evoke a sense of inner calm, and a firm conviction that love conquers all.”

Known not just for their rock and roll prowess but also for their enthusiastic engagement with fans, Journey is elated to be back, live and in person, entertaining their multigenerational legions of admirers.

Concert promoter Rick Bartalini Presents (RBP) is thrilled to welcome Journey back to Hawai’i. “The entire team at Rick Bartalini Presents are excited to bring Journey to Hawai’i once again. They’ve been cranking out massive hits for almost 50 years. Just about everyone alive knows at least one or two Journey songs. The team and I cannot wait to welcome the people of Hawai’i to the show in October.”

RBP has been committed to getting the best seats at the best prices to the best events into the hands of Hawaii’s concertgoers for several years. To do that, the promoter offers geo-limited presales to residents who have a Hawai’i zip code on their credit card billing address. As with past concerts, RBP is offering an exclusive presale for Hawai’i residents to purchase Journey tickets. The presale will be geo-limited by the ticket-selling platform, which will automatically cross-check zip codes on the credit cards used to purchase tickets. Additionally, during the presale, ticket sale activity will be actively monitored to ensure that the presale is handled fairly for Hawai’i residents. If any out-of-state purchases slip through the platform, those tickets will be canceled and returned to the inventory for Hawai’i residents to purchase first.

The on-line only presale for Hawai’i residents goes on sale Saturday, August 27th at 10:00 a.m. HST. No password is required. Up to eight tickets may be purchased by one patron.

Tickets go on sale to the mainland starting Saturday, September 3 at 10:00 a.m. HST. Fans can get further information by signing up for Event Alerts at RBPconcerts.com.

Set to celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2023, Journey has set the standard for arena rock bands to follow for generations. And the band has set the bar high. They’ve amassed 19 Top 40 singles and 25 gold and platinum albums. With almost 100 million albums sold worldwide, they’re one of the few bands to be diamond-certified. Their Greatest Hits album is one of the most popular “greatest hits” collections in the world, with 15 million copies sold. While “Don’t Stop Believin'” is undeniably their biggest smash hit, with over one billion streams, the band is also known for “Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin’”, “Open Arms”, “Faithfully”, “Any Way You Want It”, and “Only the Young.”

General Ticket Information

Tickets for Journey, October 5 at 8:00 P.M. at Neal S. Blaisdell Arena start at $55.50 plus service fees and general excise tax. Tickets will be available at http://www.ticketmaster.com and in-person at the venue box office (Monday – Saturday, 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.).

Neal S. Blaisdell Center address: 777 Ward Ave, Honolulu, HI 96814

Bartalini’s Aren’t You Glad You Stayed Foundation will donate $1 from the sale of each ticket to the Olivia Newton John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre. Bartalini is dedicating these shows in memory of his friend Olivia Newton-John. In a statement, Bartalini said:

Olivia was indeed as kind, sweet, lovely and grateful as she appeared to the world. She always sent handwritten thank you cards and would worry if she had forgotten anyone. That’s the kind of person she was. She was an advocate for animals, the planet, breast cancer awareness and cannabis treatments for cancer. She was the most positive and grateful person I’ve ever known.

I find it serendipitous that Olivia wrote “The Promise (The Dolphin Song),” which was featured on her record Physical, during a stay at the Kahala Hotel. The accompanying music video was recorded at Sea Life Park. She loved Hawai’i and was excited for me when I told her I was moving here in 2016. I find it comforting that she has these connections here and so close to my home in Hawaii’ Kai.

Olivia had a profound influence on my life and career. In 1982, I attended her Physical Tour in Oakland, California. It was the very first concert I ever saw. I was a violently abused 12-year-old boy that found happiness for the first time at her show. A seed was planted that night. My career and company is not a coincidence. In Olivia’s own words to me about that night so long ago, “It inspired a dream.”

Bartalini is auctioning off a collection of memorabilia signed by Newton-John to benefit his Aren’t You Glad You Stayed Foundation, the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund and the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre in Melbourne Australia.

New Kids On The Block Returns To Hawaii For The First Time in Three Decades with Very Special Guests TLC

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Friday, August 5 & Saturday, August 6, 2022
Neal S. Blaisdell Arena

Geo-limited presale tickets available for Hawai’i residents
starting Saturday, April 9 at 10:00 A.M. HST
No password required

Tickets go on sale to the Mainland
Sunday, April 10 at 10:00 A.M. HST

Get ready to party in the “Summertime,” Hawai’i! International superstars New Kids on the Block (NKOTB) are making their way “Step by Step” back to Hawai’i – for the first time in three decades! Fresh off their MixTape 2022 tour, the legendary group have enlisted their friends and very special guests TLC to join the party for two infectiously-fun, high-energy shows at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena on August 5 & 6, 2022.

As live music venues throw open their doors and live music returns to Hawai’i, NKOTB is excited to bring the party back. With their iconic international hit songs, explosive energy on stage, feel-good nostalgia, all-ages appeal, and plain old sense of fun, NKOTB promise to have the crowd at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena on their feet, singing and dancing the nights away.

Elated to perform for the people of Hawai’i once again, Donnie Wahlberg said: “We are so excited to finally be heading back to Hawai’i, as a group, after over 30 long years.  So what better moment to ‘Bring Back The Time’ than now!  We look forward to seeing our wonderful fans in Hawai’i and to once again experience the aloha spirit!”

Proving beyond any doubt that they’ve “still got the magic,” NKOTB released “Bring Back the Time,” on March 3, 2022. The single and accompanying video, which feature Salt-N-Pepa, Rick Astley and En Vogue, are joyful nostalgic odes to making memories and celebrating the very best of times. Get ready to experience that same high-energy fun LIVE at the Blaisdell Arena on August 5 & 6. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

Concert promoter Rick Bartalini Presents (RBP) has been committed to getting the best seats at the best prices to the best events into the hands of Hawaii’s concertgoers for several years. To do that, the promoter offers geo-limited presales to residents who have a Hawai’i zip code on their credit card billing address. As with past concerts, RBP is offering an exclusive presale for Hawai’i residents to purchase NKOTB tickets. The presale will be geo-limited by the ticket-selling platform, which will automatically cross-check zip codes on the credit cards used to purchase tickets. Additionally, during the presale, ticket sale activity will be actively monitored to ensure that the presale is handled fairly for Hawai’i residents. If any out-of-state purchases slip through the platform, those tickets will be canceled and returned to the inventory for Hawai’i residents to purchase first.

The exclusive on-line only presale for Hawai’i residents goes on sale Saturday, April 9 at 10:00 a.m. HST. No password is required. Up to eight tickets may be purchased by one patron.

Tickets go on sale to the mainland starting Sunday, April 10 at 10:00 a.m. HST.

Mega-stars NKOTB, international phenoms who have sold more than 80 million albums world wide, and their special guests, the legendary TLC, the top-selling US girl group of all time, promise to wow the people of Hawai’i with shows packed full of chart-topping hits from their extensive catalogs. NKOTB is known for performing show-stopping fan-favorite #1 hits like “Hangin’ Tough,” “I’ll Be Loving You (Forever),” and “Step By Step.” TLC, influential game-changers in the world of R&B music, have had four of their spectacular singles reach #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100: “Creep”, “Waterfalls”, “No Scrubs”, and “Unpretty.”

About New Kids On The Block:

New Kids on the Block have sold more than 80 million albums worldwide – including back-to-back international #1 songs, 1988’s Hangin’ Tough and 1990’s Step By Step – and a series of crossover smash R&B, pop hits like “You Got It (The Right Stuff),”  “Cover Girl”, “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time)”, “Hangin’ Tough”, “I’ll Be Loving You”, “Step By Step”, and “Tonight.” The group, which started with humble Boston beginnings, grew to shatter concert box office records, playing an estimated 200 concerts a year in sold-out stadiums around the world.  Since reuniting in 2007, NKOTB have toured consistently to sold out arenas, have sold nearly 4 million tickets and have doubled their crowd sizes. The Boston natives have been bestowed with their very own, “New Kids on the Block Day,” and have been celebrated with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

For the latest news and more information on NKOTB, visit https://www.nkotb.com/

About TLC:

TLC, with its original members Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, redefined the R&B genre in the 1990s and paved the way for many of music’s most influential women, including Beyoncé and Rihanna. Without Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, who passed away in 2002, T-Boz and Chilli continue to bring infectious fun to audiences by drawing on their legacy of four multi-platinum albums, album sales in excess of 65 million records, and nine top-ten hits on the Billboard Hot 100. Their 18-city Crazy Sexy Cool Tour in 2021 featured fan interaction, 90s fashion, and high-energy fun that made each show feel like a house party.

General Ticket Information

Tickets for New Kids on the Block with special guests TLC, August 5 & 6 at 8:00 P.M. at Neal S. Blaisdell Arena are $399.50, $299.50, $169.50, $129.50, $89.50, and $69.50 plus service fees. Tickets will be available at http://www.ticketmaster.com and in-person at the venue box office (Monday – Saturday, 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.) or charge by phone at (800) 745-3000. Neal S. Blaisdell Center address: 777 Ward Ave, Honolulu, HI 96814.

Bill Maher Brings Back Live Comedy To Bay Area This September With All New Stand-Up Shows

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September 25 • Marin Center
September 26 • San Jose Civic

Pre-sale tickets available starting
Thursday, July 29 at 10:00 A.M. PT
Pre-sale Code: IMBACK

Tickets go on sale to the public
Saturday, July 31 at 10:00 A.M. PT

Live comedy is back! Bill Maher, host of HBO’s smash hit Real Time, is returning to the Bay Area with an all new stand-up comedy show this fall. Maher will bring his special brand of political humor to Marin Center in San Rafael on September 25 and San Jose Civic on September 26 for two unforgettable evenings of comedy.

The last time Maher was here to take the stage in November 2016, The New York Times reported he had a drink in hand “to calm his nerves” following the election of Donald Trump. Now after one of the craziest years in modern history and fresh out from pandemic restrictions, Maher is especially keen to share his razor sharp political wit on a variety of hot topics with a live audience again in what is sure to be one of the most talked about comedy shows of 2021.

Starting Thursday, July 29 at 10:00 A.M. PT, fans can use code IMBACK to get early access to tickets before they go on sale to the public. Pre-sale is on-line only and runs until Saturday, July 31 at 9:59 A.M. PT. Tickets go on sale to the general public starting Saturday, July 31 at 10:00 A.M. PT. Fans can get further show information at RBPconcerts.com.

For more than twenty years, Bill Maher has set the boundaries of where funny, political talk can go on American television. First on Politically Incorrect (Comedy Central, ABC, 1993-2002), and for the last thirteen years on HBO’s Real Time, Maher’s combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs have garnered him 34 Emmy nominations. Maher won his first Emmy in 2014 as executive producer for HBO series, VICE. In October of 2008, this same combination was on display in Maher’s uproarious and unprecedented swipe at organized religion, Religulous, directed by Larry Charles (Borat). The documentary has gone on to become the 8th Highest Grossing Documentary ever.

In addition to his television program – which has featured such regular visitors as Howard Dean, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams, Arianna Huffington, Cory Booker and Michael Moore – Maher has written five bestsellers: True Story, Does Anybody Have a Problem with That? Politically Incorrect’s Greatest Hits, When You Ride Alone, You Ride with Bin Laden, New Rules: Polite Musings from a Timid Observer, and most recently, The New New Rules: A Funny Look at How Everybody But Me Has Their Head Up Their Ass.

Maher started his career as a stand-up comedian in 1979, and still performs at least fifty dates a year in Las Vegas and in sold out theaters all across the country. Three of his ten stand-up specials for HBO – 2007’s The Decider, 2005’s I’m Swiss, as well as the hilarious, Bill Maher … But I’m Not Wrong, – have been nominated for Emmy awards.

Maher was born in New York City, raised in River Vale, N.J. and went to Cornell University. He now resides in Los Angeles.

General Ticket Information

Tickets for Bill Maher, September 25 at 8:00 P.M. at Marin Center are $156.75, $123.75, $99.75 and $61.75. Tickets will be available at https://tickets.marincenter.org, the Marin Center Box Office or charge by phone at (415) 473-6800. Marin Center address: 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA 94903.

Tickets for Bill Maher, September 26 at 8:00 P.M. at San Jose Civic are $126.50, $86.50, $66.50 and $46.50 plus service fees. Tickets will be available at https://www.ticketmaster.com, the San Jose Civic Box Office or charge by phone at (408) 792-4111. San Jose Civic address: 135 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113.

*COVID-19 vaccinations and/or face masks required for entry. This show will include mature subject matter. There is no opening act. Show will start promptly at 8:00 P.M.

Diana Ross Hawaii Concert Dates Cancelled Due To COVID-19 Virus Concerns

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Hawaii-based concert promoter, Rick Bartalini Presents, deeply regrets that Diana Ross’ Hawaii concert dates have been cancelled due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 virus. Ms. Ross was scheduled to perform May 9, 2020 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena and May 10 & 11, 2020 at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center (MACC).

Tickets purchased online through ticketmaster.com will be automatically refunded to the account holder’s credit card. For those who purchased their tickets in person:

  • Blaisdell Box Office (May 9 performance)
    Please visit the venue for refunds:
    777 Ward Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii
    Open Monday through Saturday, 9AM – 5PM (closed Sundays and holidays)
  • MACC Box Office (May 10 & 11 performances)
    Credit card purchases will be automatically refunded to the cardholder’s account. For refunds on cash purchases, please bring your ticket(s) to the MACC box office for a refund:
    1 Cameron Way, Kahului, Hawaii
    Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10AM – 6PM (closed Sundays, Mondays, and holidays)

Rick Bartalini released the following statement:

Live music and concerts have shaped my life both personally and professionally.

I believe in the power of music to heal and to bring communities together. Unfortunately, due to emerging and rapidly-changing developments in regards to the COVID-19 virus, our gathering together to celebrate music and make memories needs to be suspended for a period of time.

Municipalities around the world are banning large gatherings as a way to curb the spread of COVID-19. Concerts and sporting events are being cancelled or postponed on a global scale as health authorities struggle to manage the novel coronavirus.

The health and safety of the people of Hawaii are of my utmost concern. I have come to love my adopted state and I have great fondness for the people here. I am proud to call Hawaii my home. The Hawaii State Department of Public Health has not yet banned large gatherings or implemented other public restrictions due to the COVID-19 virus. However, it’s important to me that I proactively contribute to the solution.

To help slow down the progression of the coronavirus in our community, the Diana Ross concerts scheduled for May 2020 have been cancelled.

This is an uncertain time. There is much beyond our control, but we can always choose how to respond to events. When faced with such a choice, please keep thinking of our community as a whole. Always respond to each other with love and compassion. Now is the time for us to look out for each other.

Keep yourself safe. Monitor the Hawaii State Department of Health website for updates on the COVID-19 virus or sign up for email updates at their website: https://health.hawaii.gov

Diana Ross Returns To Hawaii For A Mother’s Day Celebration

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Three Unforgettable Nights
May 9 – Neal S. Blaisdell Arena
May 10 & 11 – Maui Arts & Cultural Center

Special Kama’aina pre-sale tickets available for Hawaii residents
before tickets go on sale to the mainland

Kama’aina pre-sale starts Saturday, February 29 at 10:00 A.M. HST
with password MOM

Hawaii-based promoter, Rick Bartalini of Rick Bartalini Presents, is thrilled to create a special once-in-a-lifetime Mother’s Day celebration for the people of Hawaii. Knowing the importance of family in the Hawaiian culture, Bartalini has invited international music icon Diana Ross to perform for three unforgettable nights over the Mother’s Day weekend. Sharing the magic of Ms. Ross’ music is the perfect way for all mothers and their ohanas to honor each other this Mother’s Day.

Ms. Ross, who will play Honolulu’s Neal S. Blaisdell Arena on May 9 and Maui Arts & Cultural Center on May 10 & 11, 2020, has issued a statement about these special shows, saying:

“Aloha Hawaii. I am so excited and looking forward to sharing an evening of love and joy with your beautiful Ohana to celebrate a fabulous Mother’s Day in Hawaii. Join me for this Happy Mother’s Day celebration. Let’s have some fun. See you soon.” — Diana Ross

Concert promoter Rick Bartalini Presents will honor the people and military of Hawaii with an exclusive Kama’aina pre-sale so that local residents may purchase the best seats first. Starting Saturday, February 29 at 10:00 A.M., Hawaii residents and military can use code MOM to purchase up to eight tickets each. The Kama’aina pre-sale is on-line only and runs until Saturday, March 7 at 10:00 A.M. HST. Tickets go on sale to the mainland starting Saturday, March 7 at 10:00 A.M.

Diana Ross defines icon. A remarkable career spanning over 50 years, Ms. Ross is an international treasure. She is considered the most successful recording artist and entertainer of all time. President Obama said “she exudes glamour & grace, her influence is inescapable” as he presented her with a Medal of Freedom Award, the most prestigious award given to a U.S. citizen.

Beyond the incredible journey and legendary successes, Diana Ross considers her greatest accomplishment to be that of raising her five children. Seeing them flourish and becoming successful adults in each of their chosen fields, she remains the nucleus of a solid family that has expanded and gifted her six beautiful grandchildren.

Ross’ international achievements were acknowledged by the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors in Washington DC (2007). The honor celebrated her lustrous career of excellence in music, film, television and theatre, as well as her culture influences and humanitarian. The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences celebrated her remarkable career with its highest honor, The Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012.

From her landmark solo career to the early days as the leader of The Supremes, Diana Ross shaped the sound of popular music, changing the landscape and paving way to contemporary music.

Her voice, described as “honey with soulful sensibility,” produced 14 Top ten albums, 43 #1 songs and music sales exceeding 100 million units around the world. The latest in a string of #1s includes four consecutive dance club hits, including a new remix of the 1971 classic, “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough 2017” which topped the Billboard Dance Club Chart. Followed by “I’m Coming Out / Upside Down 2018” remix and “The Boss 2019” remix.

In 2017, the American Music Awards presented Ms. Ross with the Lifetime Achievement Award. In1993, she earned a Guinness World Record for her success in the United States and United Kingdom by having more hits than any other female artist on the charts with a career total of 70 hit singles.

Other music career milestones include induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences Hero Award, Billboard’s Female Entertainer of the Century Award and one of few celebrities to have two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

On July 21, 1983, Diana Ross drew a crowd of over 1.2 million people to New York’s Central Park, and mark one of the biggest audiences in history for a live concert.

Ticket Information

Tickets for Diana Ross – A Mother’s Day Celebration May 9 at 8:00 P.M. at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena are $255.50, $125.50, $65.50, and $45.50 plus service fees. Tickets will be available at http://www.ticketmaster.com and in-person at the venue box office (Monday – Saturday, 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. HST) or charge by phone at (800) 745-3000. Neal S. Blaisdell Arena address: 777 Ward Ave, Honolulu, HI 96814.

Tickets for Diana Ross – A Mother’s Day Celebration May 10 & 11 at 7:30 P.M. at Maui Arts & Cultural Center are $755.50 (first row), $255.50, $155.50, $95.50, and $65.50 plus service fees. Tickets are available at http://www.mauiarts.org and in-person at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center Box Office or charge by phone at (808) 242-7469. Maui Arts & Cultural Center address: One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI 96732

IL VOLO To Make Marin County Debut at Marin Center in San Rafael

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PRE-SALE STARTS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
PASSCODE: THEBEST

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

IL VOLO: TEN YEARS TO PREMIERE ON PBS STATIONS NATIONWIDE
BEGINNING NOVEMBER 30

Milan/New York, September 20, 2019 – IL VOLO announce the global release of their new album 10 Years – The Best of (Sony Music) on November 8. Available for preorder now, the new album celebrates the trio’s 10-year anniversary and pays homage to the career of three unique voices that have crossed national borders, selling millions of records, and climbed rankings worldwide. The album arrives in the wake of Il Volo’s hugely successful summer tour, which took them to the most iconic Italian locations, from the Cava del Sole in Matera to the Teatro Antico in Taormina. Following the album’s release, the trio will head out on the road once again on a 23-date North American tour, tickets for which will be available Friday, September 27. The tour will include a stop at Marin Center in San Rafael on March 11, marking the trio’s performance debut in Marin County. VIP packages, including meet & greet and exclusive merchandise, will be available on September 24.

Starting Wednesday, September 25 at 10:00 A.M., fans can use pre-sale code THEBEST to get early access to tickets before they go on sale to the general public. Fans may purchase up to eight tickets each. Pre-sale is on-line only and runs until Thursday, September 26 at 10:00 P.M. PST. Tickets go on sale to the general public starting Friday, September 27 at 10:00 A.M. Fans can get further information by signing up for Event Alerts at RBPconcerts.com.

The new album, 10 Years – The Best of, offers all the best of Il Volo’s repertoire, from “O Sole Mio” to “My Way” to “Grande Amore.” The track list is comprised both by songs recorded in the studio and by new live recordings such as the June show in Matera, Italy which was filmed and will be broadcast later this year. Il Volo: Ten Years will make its premiere on PBS stations nationwide beginning November 30. Check your local listings for airdates & times.

In celebration of the 10-year anniversary, the group has also embarked on a world tour, which kicked off this past May in Japan, continues in Latin America beginning October 3, and arrives in North America on January 28. The 23-date North American tour will include stops at iconic venues like Radio City Music Hall, Chicago Theatre and Microsoft Theater. Tickets for the tour will be available everywhere Friday, September 27 – for the latest in touring news and ticketing information, please visit ilvolomusic.com.

ABOUT IL VOLO

Piero Barone, Gianluca Ginoble and Ignazio Boschetto started their careers at a very young age, in 2009, and their constant ascent has led them to sing duets with artists like Barbra Streisand and Plácido Domingo. Other Accomplishments include winning the Sanremo Festival at the young age of 20, filling the Arena di Verona and the New York Radio City Music Hall, and reaping standing ovations in their tours all over Europe, America, and Japan. Their last album, Musica included the song “Musica che resta,” which won the group the podium at the Sanremo Music Festival. Musica was among the Top 10 best-selling albums on iTunes in as many as 14 countries (from Malta, Brazil, Finland to Israel) and made second place in the daily ranking of best-selling records in Japan (Original Confidence Daily International Music Charts).

General Ticket Information

Tickets for IL VOLO: The Best of 10 Years, March 11 at 7:30 P.M. at Marin Center are $149.50, $99.50, $69.50 and $49.50 plus service fees. Tickets will be available at http://tickets.marincenter.org and in-person at the venue box office (Tuesday – Friday 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.) or charge by phone at (415) 473-6800. Marin Center Box Office address: 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA 94903.

Ladies & Gentleman, An Evening with Jason Mraz & Raining Jane Coming To Santa Cruz

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MULTIPLE GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNING SINGER-SONGWRITER OUTLINES
HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED RUN OF THEATER + CONCERT HALL PERFORMANCES

OCTOBER 25 · SANTA CRUZ CIVIC AUDITORIUM

PRE-SALE BEGINS THURSDAY, JUNE 6 AT 10:00 A.M. PT
PRE-SALE CODE: RBP

GENERAL ON-SALE BEGINS FRIDAY, JUNE 7 AT 10:00 A.M. PT

Multi-platinum singer/songwriter Jason Mraz has announced plans for a very special North American tour, set to kick off this fall. The multiple Grammy award-winner will be joined by longtime collaborators Raining Jane for the run, dubbed “Ladies & Gentleman, An Evening with Jason Mraz & Raining Jane.” Set to kick off on October 23rd in Modesto, CA, the tour finds Mraz bringing his exuberant live show to theaters and performing arts centers, including Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium on October 25. Pre-sales begin Thursday, June 6 at 10:00 A.M. PT, with general on-sale beginning on Friday, June 7 at 10:00 A.M. PT. For complete details, and ticket information, please visit jasonmraz.com.

Mraz recently wrapped his global “GOOD VIBES” tour, with stops at arenas and outdoor pavilions throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. “I am thrilled to be returning to intimate venues with Raining Jane,” Mraz explained. “I love the sounds and stories we make as a 5 piece.” Raining Jane echoed these sentiments: “YES! You KNOW we are fired up to play some intimate shows around the US. Excited to share some new tunes we’ve been working on together, and our interpretations of Mraz classics!”

In addition to familiar favorites, “Ladies & Gentleman” will feature new material, including songs from Know. – Mraz’s sixth studio album, released in August 2018. The album became his fifth consecutive studio album to debut in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 and has gone on to amass hundreds of millions of streams, led by the inspiring single “Have It All.”

This past weekend, Mraz hosted the annual LIVE ART event in Richmond, Virginia. Presented by the School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community (of which Mraz is an alum), the evening features performances from local youth and benefits SPARC’s mission as an inclusive arts education organization.

Next weekend, Mraz will team up with Cleveland’s Contemporary Youth Orchestra for a sold-out two-night stand at Severance Hall (June 8th + 9th). With a second night added by popular demand, the shows will feature hits and fan favorites backed by the 115-piece Contemporary Youth Orchestra, led by Music Director Liza Grossman, and will mark Mraz’s very first full-length performance with a live orchestra.

General Ticket Information

Tickets for Jason Mraz & Raining Jane, October 25 at 8:00 P.M. at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium are $129.75, $99.75, $69.75 and $49.75 plus service fees. Tickets will be available at http://www.santacruztickets.com and in-person at the venue box office (Tuesday – Friday 11:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.) or charge by phone at (831) 420-5260. Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium Box Office address: 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060.

Bill Maher’s 9th Annual New Year’s Comedy Extravaganza Returns Starring Bill Maher, Sarah Silverman & Larry Miller

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December 30 • Maui Arts & Cultural Center

December 31 • Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall

Pre-sale tickets available
starting Thursday, April 25 at 10:00 A.M. HST
Pre-sale Code: BILL2020

Tickets go on sale worldwide
Friday, April 26 at 10:00 A.M. HST

The tradition continues! For the ninth year in a row, Bill Maher will be ringing in the New Year in Hawaii, at Maui Arts & Cultural Center (December 30) and Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall (December 31). To make this year’s celebration extra memorable, Bill will be joined by two very special guests, Sarah Silverman and Larry Miller.  With his sold-out shows for the past eight years, Maher continues to make good on his promise to be the “Don Ho of New Year’s.”

Concert promoter Rick Bartalini Presents will honor Hawaii residents and military with an exclusive Kamaʻāina pre-sale so that they may purchase the best seats first. Starting Thursday, April 25 at 10:00 A.M., Kamaʻāina can use pre-sale code BILL2020 to get early access to tickets before they go on sale to the general public. Hawaii fans may purchase up to eight tickets each. Pre-sale is on-line only and runs until 10:00 P.M. HST the same day. Tickets go on sale to the general public starting Friday, April 26 at 10:00 A.M.

Maher began his career as a stand-up comedian and still performs sold-out dates across the country. But he  may be best known for his television programming, which  has never held back and has set the boundaries of where funny and political talk can go on American television. First on Politically Incorrect (Comedy Central, ABC, 1993-2002) and for the last 10 years on HBO’s Real Time, Maher’s combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs has earned him 34 Emmy nominations; winning his first in 2014 as the Executive Producer for HBO’s Vice. In 2008, he wrote and starred in Religulous directed by Larry Charles (Borat). The documentary about religions around the world went on to become the eighth highest-grossing documentary ever.

Adding to this New Year’s extravaganza are Sarah Silverman and Larry Miller. Silverman is a two-time Emmy Award winner and one of the most versatile talents in entertainment. She is perhaps best known as creator, executive producer, and host of the Emmy-nominated weekly topical talk series I Love You, America, which streamed on Hulu. The series earned nominations at the Emmy Awards and Writers Guild Awards. In May 2017, she released her latest standup special A Speck of Dust on Netflix, which culminated in two Emmy Award nominations and a Grammy Award nomination.

Actor, comedian and author Larry Miller is one of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces. He has appeared in over 100 film and television shows, beginning his career with a memorable scene alongside Richard Gere and Julia Roberts in the blockbuster film, Pretty Woman. He has since gone on to unforgettable roles in such films as The Princess Diaries, The Nutty Professor, Bee Movie and 10 Things I Hate About You.

Fans can expect the unexpected when it comes to Maher’s New Year’s extravaganza. In 2013, Academy Award-winner actor Sean Penn and director Michael Moore made a surprise appearance to introduce Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder, who wowed the crowd with a surprise acoustic set. In 2015, David Spade and Jeff Ross added to the hysteria, and were followed up by Margaret Cho and Dana Gould in 2016 and finally by Bob Saget and Reggie Brown in 2017. Last year, Bill’s Hawaii shows with Natasha Leggero and Carol Leifer were joined by a host of surprise celebrity guests including Woody Harrelson, Paul Simon, Eddie Vedder, Bonnie Hunt and Sean Penn. No matter what happens, one thing is for certain: This show is the place to be as the world welcomes in 2020.

“I think everybody wants to be in Hawaii in December,” Maher said. “That was my plan all year; get my ass booked there for New Year’s!”

General Ticket Information

Tickets for Bill Maher, December 30 at 8:00 P.M. in the Castle Theater at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center are $99.50 and $79.50 plus service fees. Tickets will be available at http://www.mauiarts.org, the Maui Arts & Cultural Center Box Office or charge by phone at (808) 242-7469. Maui Arts & Cultural Center address: One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI 96732

Tickets for Bill Maher, December 31 at 8:00 P.M. the Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall are $95.50, $65.50, and $45.50 plus service fees. Tickets will be available at http://www.ticketmaster.com and in-person at the venue box office (Monday – Saturday, 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.) or charge by phone at (800) 745-3000. Neal S. Blaisdell Center address: 777 Ward Ave, Honolulu, HI 96814

*This show will include mature subject matter.

Music Legend Johnny Mathis Returns To Honolulu In 2019 Due To Popular Demand

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A Johnny Mathis Christmas 2019

Performing his Greatest Hits & Christmas Classics
with a 35-piece Orchestra

December 20 & 21, 2019 – Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall

Tickets go on sale
Saturday, December 22 at Noon HST

(HONOLULU, HI) December 20, 2018 – Honolulu-based concert promoter Rick Bartalini Presents is proud to announce that music legend Johnny Mathis will return to Honolulu in 2019 due to popular demand. After completely selling out his 2018 Christmas concerts, Mathis will return to Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall on December 20 & 21, 2019. A Johnny Mathis Christmas 2019 will feature the beloved icon performing timeless holiday classics as well as his greatest hits. The accompanying 35-piece orchestra will proudly showcase the talent of Honolulu’s very best musicians.

Affectionately referred to as “Mr. Christmas” by Ms. Oprah Winfrey, Johnny is inundated with offers to perform during the holiday season. For this reason, Rick Bartalini Presents is extremely proud to have him choose Honolulu to perform this rare concert.

“Christmas is very special for me. There were seven of us growing up
and my mom and dad always made it such a wonderful, magical time.”
— Johnny Mathis

Mathis released his first smash holiday album Merry Christmas in 1958 to universal acclaim. The album ultimately became one of the Top 10 best-selling Christmas albums of all time and paved the way for several successful holiday albums. Johnny was just nominated for a 2015 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for his Sending You A Little Christmas album, alongside pop luminaries Barbra Streisand, Barry Manilow, Annie Lennox, Tony Bennett, and Lady Gaga.

Johnny’s accomplishments are not limited to his holiday hits. He has received four other Grammy nominations, including one in 2010 for Let It Be Me – Mathis In Nashville. This nomination, for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album, is all the more remarkable because it was his first foray into classic country music. Johnny has also been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame three times for “Chances Are”, “Misty”, and “It’s Not for me to Say”. Record historian Joel Whitburn notes that Johnny is one of only five recording artists to have Top 40 Hits spanning each of his first four decades as a recording artist.  As of 2013, he has now had a hit in every decade of his career thanks to his lovely song with Jim Brickman, “Sending You a Little Christmas,” which peaked at #4 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart! Most impressive of all is his 2003 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.

As if this weren’t enough, Johnny continues to be honored in many different ways.  In 2011, he performed for former Secretary of State Colin Powell and received the Gold Medal of the Academy of Achievement at the Academy’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., acknowledging his many accomplishments throughout his career. In 2013, he received the Art Gilmore Career Achievement Award from the Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters for Radio & Television, and was inducted into the America’s Pop Music Hall of Fame.

Celebrating his 62nd year in the music industry, legendary singer Johnny Mathis’ sublime vocal approach to music eclipses passing fads and trends.  He has performed songs in an incredible variety of styles and categories — from music composed for stage and film to golden era jazz standards, contemporary pop hits, and holiday music, all of which has assured his reputation as one of the most enduring vocalists in music history.

Best-known for his supremely popular hits like “Chances Are”, “It’s Not for me to Say”, “Misty”, and “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”, Johnny has recorded close to 80 albums, including six Christmas albums that have made him the undisputed and iconic “Voice of Christmas.”

After over 60 years as a recording artist, what’s next for Johnny? The artist replies: “I don’t think about retiring. I think about how I can keep singing for the rest of my life.”

General Ticket Information

Tickets for A Johnny Mathis Christmas, December 20 & 21 at 7:30 P.M. at Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall are $199.50, $129.50, $99.50, $69.50 and $49.50 plus service fees. Tickets will be available at http://www.ticketmaster.com and in-person at the venue box office (Monday – Saturday, 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.) or charge by phone at (800) 745-3000. Neal S. Blaisdell Center address: 777 Ward Ave, Honolulu, HI 96814.