Honolulu, HI

Hawaiian Brian's Social Club

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HB Social Club / Hawaiian Brian's is a live-music option for working musicians. Large independent entertainment center with multiple rooms of live music, including Crossroads and Slack Key Lounge. The programming gives performers a useful picture of how music fits the room and what kind of show the venue supports. The music mix includes Rock; electronic; indie; blues; funk; comedy; mixed. Age access is Event-dependent; current shows include 18+ events. Artists considering a date here should compare instrumentation, stage footprint, volume, and audience expectations with the venue's established format. The strongest match will be acts that can work comfortably within the room's live-music pattern. That established activity gives artists a practical basis for comparing the room with other active local venues. A focused, professional set that suits the room's scale and audience should make the strongest impression. For routing and show planning, its recurring or current use for live performers makes it a practical lead. Musicians should tailor the set and presentation to the audience setting and confirm event-specific logistics before committing to a date.

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Contact
Jason
Role
Talent Buyer

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goodvibes@hawaiianbrians.com
(808) 203-7704Open booking page

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Capacity
500
Capacity notes
(Crossroads), 180 (Slack Key Lounge - 2nd floor).
Age policy
18+
Genres
All Genres
Sound & production
House sound system
Address
1680 Kapiolani Boulevard, 2nd Floor, 96814, United States
Venue phone
(808) 946-1343

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