Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar in Waikiki puts daily live music on an open-air rooftop above a three-story restaurant. Acoustic, island and pop performers fit the 5–8 PM schedule, where the job is to shape the sunset atmosphere without overpowering dinner and conversation. The regular daily slot makes this feel more like a steady hospitality booking than an occasional special event. Solo artists and small groups with polished, easygoing sets should be the most natural fit.
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Tiki's Grill & Bar is open-air Waikiki restaurant at The Twin Fin with nightly local contemporary Hawaiian music and ocean views.. Musically, Contemporary Hawaiian, island, acoustic, and related styles fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the hospitality setting rewards strong vocals, professional presentation, and enough dynamic control to complement food, drinks, and conversation while still making the music feel intentional. Tiki's Grill & Bar is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression.
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- Role
- Talent Buyer
Booking email
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- Age policy
- 21+
- Genres
- Acoustic, Island, Pop
- Sound & production
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- Address
- 2570 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, United States
- Venue phone
- 808-923-8454
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