One of the true pleasures of Hilton Hawaiian Village has always been the sounds of the Hawaiian heart. From the beginning the heartbeat of Hawaii’s music could be heard here at Hilton Hawaiian Village. From the rapid syncopated rhythms of wooden drums and hula to the introduction of the ukulele and slide guitar, the unique island sounds of Hawaii have intoxicated the world with the exotic and mellow sounds of aloha. And, throughout the years, Hilton has been the showcase for the icons of Hawaii’s music. The sounds and the voices have continued to change, but you will still hear the vibrant Hawaiian heartbeat here—on stage, in the lounges and bars of Hilton Hawaiian Village. We invite you to enjoy the entertainment as you savor a tropical sunset. You may discover the next musical sensation right here during your stay with us. It has happened before. Many times.

TROPICS BAR & GRILL AND TAPA BAR PERFORMERS AND SHOW TIMES

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Henry Kapono
Tropics: Saturday 4–6 pm*
Henry Kapono Ka'aihue is an award winning and Grammy nominated singer/songwriter. He has taken home numerous Na Hoku Hano Hano Awards (Hawaii's equivalent of the Grammys) including Male Vocalist of the Year, Song of the Year, Single of the Year, and Album of the Year. He is also the author of the award winning children's book, A Beautiful Hawaiian Day, has appeared in the films, Damien and Waterworld and has made many television appearances. Known as "Kapono", the Hawaiian word for righteous, Henry was christened "Henry Kapono Hosea Ka'aihue" and is a pure Hawaiian, born and raised in Kapahulu, a small town located just outside Waikiki, Hawaii.

Nohelani Cypriano
Tropics: Thursday 5:30 pm–8:30 pm, Friday 8–10:30 pm*
A leader in Hawaii’s contemporary music industry - a vocalist, accomplished keyboard player and composer. She has recorded 12 CDs and received four of the state’s most prestigious music awards - including the Na Hoku Hanohano Award for “Contemporary Album of the Year” and “Best Female Vocalist.” Performing all styles of music, Nohelani has traveled the world from Washington, DC and New York, Japan, Hong Kong, and Malaysia, dazzling audiences with her versatile repertoire of top 40, jazz, traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music.

Olomana
Tapa Bar: Friday, Saturday 8–11 pm*
Taking the name of the beautiful Windward O'ahu mountain, Olomana blends contemporary and traditional Hawaiian musical styles to create a unique sound that is deeply rooted in the land, people and culture of Hawai'i. For more than 30 years, Olomana has captured the hearts of fans around the world with their particular brand of Aloha and, in the process, has earned 17 Na Hoku Hanohano awards among them. Whether performing with the Honolulu Symphony, in one of their many television appearances, on a concert stage, in a nightclub or at a backyard lu'au, Olomana makes music with Aloha.

Jeff Apaka and the Hawaiian Village Serenaders
Tapa Bar: Sunday 5–7 pm*
The son of legendary Hawaii singer Alfred Apaka, Jeff Apaka is a mainstay in Hawaii’s music scene and continues to entertain by recreating the romantic hapa haole music his father made famous the world over. Jeff began his professional career at 19 years old, performing at the then Sheraton Hawaii Hotel. He went on to tour the mainland and record an album under the Capitol Records label before returning to Hawaii to perform at virtually every premier showroom in Waikiki – including three years at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Garden Bar. Jeff’s return to the Hilton Hawaiian Village last year is marked by his refined and evolved repertoire of entertainment encompassing materials from classic Broadway and Hawai’i ballads. All in all, it is easy to expect that Jeff Apaka’s glorious romantic baritone voice and his ability to keep the audience amused and entertained will continue to manifest itself.

Typical Hawaiians
Tapa Bar: Wednesday 7:30–10:30 pm*
This exciting Na Hoku Hanohano Award winning band’s style leans toward contemporary Hawaiian music and island reggae with a fresh new sound. Typical Hawaiians is a young and charismatic group that has been in Hawaii’s music scene since 1996 and is the second band to ever receive Hawaii’s highest award for music created within the reggae genre. Their ability to enhance and embellish music has taken them to locations around the world including Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Tahiti, Europe and the Mainland.

Acoustik Playground
Tapa Bar: Sunday 7:30–10:30 pm*, Tropics: Monday and Wednesday 5:30–8:30 pm*
A unique acoustic quartet made up of bass, guitar, drums and vocals. Their clean sound is easy on the ears and familiar to all, covering both current and classic tunes. Cherie, Ben, G & Adj do not disappoint. Visitors and islanders alike enjoy their smooth sound whether at the Hilton Hawaiian Village or any of the many venues Acoustik Playground performs on the island.

Beach 3
Tropics: Sunday 5:30–8:30 pm*
Formerly of the popular local group, Ho’onu’a, lead singers Christian Yrizarry and Jared Keo continue to entertain with the sounds of reggae beach music and contemporary Hawaiian as Beach 5. Their debut, self-title album, Beach 5 released in December 2008 and instantly garnered praise from peers and the public alike. This local duo is sure to entice with their sweet harmony and savvy musical chemistry.

Jon Basebase (Bah-seh bah-seh)
Tapa Bar: Monday 7:30–10:30 pm*
Hawai'i based singer, guitarist, songwriter and producer, Jon Basebase has been recognized as a premier wedding and event entertainer since 1987. He has performed throughout Hawai'i, the U.S. Mainland and Japan. His hit-single "Suddenly" was one of the first songs in Hawai'i to crossover from local radio playlists to mainstream radio and garnered him a Na Hoku Hanohano nomination for "Most Promising Artist".

Juke Joint
Tropics: Saturday 6:30–9:30 pm*
Rock music.

Kailua Bay Buddies
Tropics: Tuesday 5:30–8:30 pm*
Kailua Bay Buddies are Clayton Apilando, Darrell Aquino & Mark Caldeira. They are childhood friends who were raised on the windward side of Oahu, Kailua to be precise. They are seasoned veterans of the music industry. On a quest to have fun and entertain the masses, their music is a combination of acoustic, classic, pop, rock, contemporary, Hawaiian, traditional folk, R&B, country, funk, world beat, soul, alternative...kind of a schizo-clectic mix of styles and tastes. Music. No set list. No attitude. JUST FUN!

“Little” Albert and Eddie
Tapa Bar: Tuesday and Thursday 7:30–10:30 pm*
Eddie at age 4 1/2, Albert at 7, brothers Tony 11, Jr 16 and their father started a musical group "The Rocky Fellers" in Hong Kong. The Rocky Fellers opened shows for famous artists like Sammy Davis Jr, Carroll Channing, Bob Hope, and Jerry Lewis just to mention a few. Little Albert went on to join "The Society of Seven," a very popular show band at the famous Outrigger "Showroom" in Waikiki Hawaii. Eddie also played bass and drums for famous Hawaiian entertainers like Don Ho and Nohelani Cypriano. Little Albert was recently inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Piranha Brothers
Tropics: Friday 3:30 pm–6:30 pm, Sunday 2–5 pm*
The Piranha Brothers Band was formed in 1977 by Michael Piranha and Tom Piranha. Presenting their music in a deft blend of classic rock and funk, sparkling originals, and up-to-the-minute rock hits, they stand alone in their ability to reach almost any audience member with a sincere shot of that person's own favorite type of music. Winners of the Hawaii Music Awards’ Best Rock Artist award, they are joined by Stephen Inglis, David Watanabe, and Jason Nobriga on guitars, all renowned local talents.

*Times subject to change without notice.