SEPT. 17
Rocker Richard Marx landed his first seven singles on the Billboard charts between 1987 and 1994. His hits range from the moody, balladlike “Right Here Waiting” and the synth-pop tune “Satisfied.”
7 p.m. / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $44-$74 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
SEPT. 22
Jamaican native Clinton Fearon composed and performed for the popular reggae group the Gladiators and others before moving to Seattle in the late 1980s. The roots musician plays with a band named after his imaginary character Boogie Brown.
8 p.m. / Hawaiian Brian’s / $15-$30 / clintonfearonhonolulu.eventbrite.com
SEPT. 23
R&B star Ginuwine had major hits in the 1990s, teaming with Timbaland on “Pony” and “What’s So Different?” He, 112 and Dru Hill promise “Something for the Ladies” in an evening of soulful tunes.
7 p.m. / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $69-$139 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
SEPT. 29
Grammy Award winner and Jay-Z collaborator (and new co-owner of High Times magazine) Damian Marley has a new album out, “Stony Hill.” He brings his blend of urban, dance and reggae here, with Grammy nominee JBoog, Eli-Mac and DJ Westafa.
7 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena /$49-$99 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
OCT. 1
The Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra launches its classical Masterworks series with guest conductor Michael Stern leading the orchestra in Dvorak’s “New World Symphony.”
4 p.m. / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $34-$92 / hawaiisymphonyorchestra.org or 946-8742
TICKER:
>> Sam Hunt’s debut album, “Montalvo,” topped the country charts in 2014. 8 p.m. Oct. 18, Blaisdell Arena, $50.50-$260. ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
>> Grammy Award winner Rita Coolidge, 7 p.m. Nov. 17, Mamiya Theatre. $45-$65. Also, neighbor island appearances Nov. 16, 18 and 19. bluesbearhawaii.com
