Green Machine is the ultimate good time party band based out of Kona…blending classic rock , funk , soul, pop and country…covering artists like Zeppelin, the Stones, War, and more! Featuring the Always Rippin’ David Lawrence on guitar/vocals..
Doors at 5pm…Show 6:30pm-9:30pm. Tickets are $12 in advance…$15 at the door (children 12 and under are free).
FUEGO LATIN ORCHESTRA HAWAII is a dynamic group of professional musicians and showmen. Creating unforgettable moments of rhythm and FUN on the dance floor for all levels of dancers with their versatile musicality. This collection of passionate performers is dedicated to keeping Latin music ALIVE with their dynamic and on point interpretations of all the most popular Latin hits, timeless classics and innovative originals. They will have you moving even in your seat from the minute they drop the first note.
-Virtuoso Big Island Boy Mateo Belmarez on Keyboards and Back Up Vocals.
-All the Power of Dubrae Stafford on Drums and Back Up Vocals.
-Creative Connection and Magic EnergyMan Michaeloha Elam on Trumpet.
-Multi Instrumentalist Papa Brad Belmarez on Bass, Percussion and Back Up Vocals.
-Argentine Ambassador of Latin Music and Ultimate Showman Yumbel Marassi on Lead Vocals and Bass Guitar.
ALL THE BEST OF SALSA, BACHATA, CUMBIA, MERENGUE Y MAS!!
Doors at 5pm…Show 6:30pm. Tickets are $20 in advance…$25 at the door (children 12 and under are free).
Hawaii-born musician, Blayne Asing, is established as the next generation of island singer-songwriters. His original compositions are reminiscent of the folk stars of yesteryear, invokes emotions of love, conflict, maturity and longing. What began as a journey of self-teaching, Blayne has developed many relationships after he was awarded “Most Promising Artist” at the 2016 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, and has since been collaborating with many famous Hawaii-based groups and artists such as Henry Kapono, Brother Noland, John Cruz, and Kalapana.
Drawing from his local inspirations, collaborations, and his background in Hawaiian language and culture, Blayneʻs music is quite intimate and heartfelt. It blends the melodies and simplicity familiar to traditional Hawaiian music with the thought-provoking stories of coming-of-age.
Blayne has evolved as a musician to also recording and producing from his home-operated studio, and is committed to developing the most important aspect of his craft; songwriting.
Doors at 5pm…show 6:30pm. Tickets are $10 in advance…$13 at the door (children 12 & under are free).
The guest chef for this event is Fish from Cool Runnings Food Truck. Visit BlueDragonTavern.com for menu options.
THE SKELETON CREWE TRIO
ROB BARRACO, BARRY SLESS, and STEPHEN INGLIS
Doors at 5pm…Show 6:30pm. Tickets are $25 in advance…$30 at the door (children 12 & under are free). The guest chef for this show is Fish with Cool Runnings Jamaican Food Truck. Visit BlueDragonTavern.com for menu options.
The worlds of Hawaiian slack key guitar, psychedelic pedal steel, and masterful keyboard work converge as three virtuosos of the jam band scene announce the formation of Skeleton Crewe Trio. Born from a serendipitous collaboration in early 2024, this unique musical collective features Rob Barraco (Dark Star Orchestra, Phil Lesh & Friends, The Dead), Barry Sless (Bobby Weir and Wolf Bros, David Nelson Band, Phil Lesh and Friends), and Grammy- nominated Hawaiian slack key guitarist Stephen Inglis. The group’s formation traces back to January 2024, when Sless and Inglis first joined forces for what was meant to be a one-off performance. The chemistry was immediate and undeniable.
The duo’s successful California shows caught the attention of keyboard virtuoso Rob Barraco, who joined forces with Inglis during a Dark Star Orchestra show at the Hawaii Theatre in April 2024. The natural musical connection between all three players led to the formation of Skeleton Crewe Trio.
This groundbreaking collaboration brings together three distinct musical traditions: Inglis’s mastery of Hawaiian slack key guitar (he’s a recipient of the prestigious Ki Hōʻalu Legacy Award), Sless’s pioneering pedal steel work that has graced stages with Bob Weir and Phil Lesh, and Barraco’s sophisticated keyboard artistry that earned him a place in The Dead’s lineup. An experience that preceded nearly two decades holding the keyboardist chameleon role within Dark Star Orchestra.
Each performance, Skeleton Crewe Trio promises to offer high level artistry hosting an intimate evening of original compositions (many co-written by Robert Hunter and Barraco), Grateful Dead interpretations, and dynamic improvisations that span genres from traditionalHawaiian to psychedelic Americana.
AG Presents and Blue Dragon Tavern welcome the “HI-CAL Dead”, for an evening of music by the Grateful Dead!!!
Introducing “HI-CAL Dead”, an all-star lineup of Hawaii and California Grateful Dead tribute artists, flying in for a three-island run this April. Individually the band has played with legends from the Grateful Dead Family, but also play with some of the best tribute bands. Weʻre excited to be presenting this lineup for a Hawaii tour celebrating the music of the Grateful Dead.
Stephen Inglis, Guitar: A staple in the Hawaii music scene, Stephen has played with Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann and currently tours in Skeleton Crewe along with Dead & Co. drummer Jay Lane, and Dark Star Orchestra’s Rob Barracco to name a few. Stephen is also a Grammy nominee who’s duo album with Dennis Kamakahi is in Smithsonian Museum of American history.
Nate LaPointe, Guitar: Bandleader and long time member of Cubensis, Southern California’s Grateful Dead Tribute Experience, Nate LaPointe is equally adept in the “Jerry” and “Bobby” roles. Nate also spent several years touring with Bobby Womack before his passing in 2014 and appeared several times at Terrapin Crossroads, even jamming with Phil Lesh. Nate is also a frequent collaborator with the Grateful Guitars Foundation and has shared the stage with members of Dark Star Orchestra, Furthur, JGB, and many more.
Danny Eisenberg, Keyboards: It would be easier to list who Danny hasn’t played with, but he’s been with bands like The Mother Hips, The Counting Crows, Ryan Adams, and Phil Lesh & Friends, with appearances on The Tonight Show, The Late Show, and Saturday Night Live. Danny is a staple in the Bay Area music scene, playing hundreds of times at Terrapin Crossroads before it closed in 2021.
Alex Jordan, Bass: A San Francisco Bay Area native, Alex spent six years in Midnight North with Grahame Lesh and Elliott Peck, spending a good chunk of time at Phil Lesh’s Terrapin Crossroads. He’s played with Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, Peter Rowan, Jay Lane, Jeff Chimenti, Stu Allen, and many others. Alex works closely with the Grateful Guitars foundation when he isn’t touring as the keyboardist in Bertha: Grateful Drag. Historically specializing in the “Bobby” roll, Alex is excited to get back to his roots playing bass.
Brad Rhodus: Brad bounced around the midwest and the south before eventually landing in Southern California. After a long stint with the JGB tribute the Rum Runners, Brad was asked to join Cubensis in 2014 (fun fact, Alex and Brad met on stage on New Years Eve during the countoff for the first song) and is now in his 12th year as the new guy in the band. Brad has also appeared regularly in the Bay Area at events with the Grateful Guitars foundation playing with members of Dark Star Orchestra, Furthur, and JGB.
Doors 5pm…Show 6:30pm. Tickets are $35 in advance…$45 at the door (children 12 & under are free).