AUG. 5
Grammy Award-winning rock group America had six gold- or platinum-sellers back in its heyday, with hits like “Ventura Highway,” “Tin Man,” “Lonely People” and “A Horse With No Name.” The band also plays the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on Aug. 6; mauiarts.org.
7:30 p.m. / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $49-$129 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
AUG. 19
Australian comedian Jim Jefferies made his name with a shock-jock style of explicit humor but also drew attention with his commentary on American politics. He’s elevated himself to TV talk-show host.
8 p.m. / Hawaii Theatre / $36.50-$179 / hawaiitheatre.com or 528-0506
AUG. 26
Pure Heart, the supergroup that swept four major categories in the 1999 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, reunites for a single performance. Enjoy Jake Shimabukuro’s ukulele wizardry, Lopaka Colon’s creative percussion work and Jon Yamasato’s sweet vocals together again.
7:30 p.m. / Hawaii Theatre / $40-$50 / hawaiitheatre.com or 528-0506
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 music here, with Grammy nominee JBoog, Eli-Mac and DJ Westafa.
7 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena /49-$99 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
OCT. 18
Sam Hunt hit it big on the country charts in 2014, with his debut album, “Montalvo,” reaching No. 1. The single “Body Like a Back Road” is staying the course atop the country charts.
8 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena / $50.50-$100.50/ ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
There are still some lawn seats left for Jack Johnson’s benefit concerts at the Waikiki Shell. 4:30 p.m. Aug. 4-5. $39.50-$69.50. ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
The Greenroom Festival brings its blend of music, surf and art back to Waikiki. 3 p.m. Sept. 9-10, Waikiki Shell. $10. ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000