The 808 Scene Webzine

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 »

Skateboarding---Not a crime at the Waikiki Sandbox! House of Flys Fights for the Right to Skate in Waikiki     For as long as can be remembered, skateboarding has been a crime in Waikiki. As the international birthplace of...   Read more »

By Mz. Sue Shih & Mr. Toe Fu    KSM has been an active fixture in Hawaii's ever evolving DJ culture  since the early 90's. He is constantly being sought after by many  promoters for his ability to deliver impeccable performances. Of  course having new music...   Read more »

One day, a bunch of surfers who had happened to start a clothing line decided that they should do more than just surf the destinations they were visiting around the world. Christian Kauhana Kalama, Hawaiian-born brand manager of Jedidiah clothing and...   Read more »

The Contemporary Museum, sprawled across the spine of Makiki Heights, is all grown up now, and it’s celebrating up there, on the mountain, with an exhibition of its recent acquisitions.  Right now, while the galleries boast contemporary American art and art from elsewhere, is perhaps the best time...   Read more »

The Real Deal A Layman’s Perspective on Making It Big  By Someone from the Scene I’m writing this article not from the perspective of one who’s “done it,” but rather as one who “plans to get there.” What I’m saying is that my band is not...   Read more »