Welcome to HPR’s Atherton Performing Arts Studio
The Atherton Studio seats 60 to 75 people and is home to a magnificent Bösendorfer concert grand piano. The intimate performances are like sitting in on a private studio recording session. All concerts are on Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm unless otherwise noted. Advance ticket purchase is strongly encouraged, as the house is frequently sold out before the performance date.
Schedule subject to change.
Metered on-street parking, or paid lots at First Hawaiian Bank (Kapi?olani branch) or the Pan Am Building. Please do not park in the Don Quijote parking lot.
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Ticket packages are currently available as thank you gifts for membership donation.
The Atherton Concert Series is exclusively sponsored by Bonnie Rice and The Rice Partnership.
Past Concerts:
May 19 - Riley Lee: BREATH-SIGHT
A rare opportunity to hear the solo repertoire of the shakuhachi in an intimate setting, performed by Hawai?i's own Riley Lee. The program includes classical “original pieces” or koten honkyoku which were created, transmitted, and performed within the Zen Buddhist practice known as suizen or “blowing meditation.” Riley will share the stories, meaning, and imagery behind each piece, as only a grand master of the shakuhachi can. SOLD OUT
May 26 - Lucie and the Perfect Wave:
ATMOSPHERES: SONGS IN THE KEY OF SLACK
Two of Hawai?i’s most innovative slack key musicians, Kamuela Kahoano and Michael Tanenbaum, team up with Lucie Lynch (“Money Talks: But What the Hell is it Saying”), Nick Gertsson (Masters of Oz) and Blake McMillen (Jai the Band, Roots Odyssey) for an evening of original soundscapes. It?s slack key like you’ve never heard it before.
June 2 - Trailer Park Romeos: MUDDY WATERS TRIBUTE
Rick Smith and the Trailer Park Romeos, along with special guest vocalist Carl Golden, pay homage to the blues of Muddy Waters. The evening will look at his music from his early career in the Mississippi Delta to his move to Chicago, and his eventual influence on British rock bands in the mid Sixties. SOLD OUT
Tuesday June 5 - Taimane: Elemental
Taimane brings her ‘Elemental’ CD release tour to the Atherton for an invitations-only concert featuring Taimane and her band. The evening features songs from her new album, ‘Elemental," alongside hits that have garnered Taimane over 8 million video views and counting. SOLD OUT
June 9 – THE RISING MELODY, A Singer/Songwriter Showcase
A special Atherton showcase of eight different Honolulu singer/songwriters, each contributing their best songs. The Rising Melody is curated by Bret “Biku” Shimabuku, With performances by:
Biku, Haole Kid, Jasmine Yoshikawa, Ginja Fresh, Amanda Frazier, Zen Chambers, Erika Elona & Griff Jurgens
June 16 - Duo Diorama
Chinese violinist MingHuan Xu and Canadian pianist Winston Choi are compelling and versatile artists who perform in eclectic musical styles, ranging from the great standard works to the avant-garde. Their partnership is a fresh and powerful approach to music for violin and piano. The event is presented in partnership with
June 23 - Jeff Gere
A collection of the greatest hits and popular stories from one of Hawai?i’s most popular storytellers. Jeff blends his talents as a painter, puppeteer, and mime into a performance style that has electrified audiences of every age. His physical energy, inventive voices, elastic face, and clear characterizations make his performances unforgettable events. SOLD OUT
June 30 - Classical Chamber Music Concert Series
An evening of classical chamber music performed by clarinetist Gunhwan Jung, violinist Rachel Saul of the Hawai?i Symphony Orchestra, and pianist Yuka Yahagi from Punahou Music School. Featured are works by Edward Manukyan, Darius Milhaud, and Aram Khachaturian.
July 14 - Tavana
A one-man blues explosion, Tavana plays guitar and sings soulful, island-inspired rock while accompanying himself on a self-built pedal board and electronic drum triggers he plays with his feet. SOLD OUT
July 21- Eli 3.0
Hawai?i Symphony violinist Nancy Shoop-Wu and award-winning violinist Duane Padilla team up with classical guitarist Ian O’Sullivan for an eclectic and inspiring evening of classical, jazz and contemporary Instrumental music. They take their name from their alma mater: Yale University.
July 28 - Lucia Kye and Jonathan Korth
An evening of classical music selections for clarinet and piano. Lucia?s on clarinet; Jonathan Korth on piano. SOLD OUT
August 4 - K?paoa
Husband and wife duo Kellen Paik and L?hau Hannahs Paik embody the name they’ve chosen for their musical act: K?paoa. It means suffused with fragrance, or heady with scent. They infuse musical ability and charm into the blend of their two rich, sweet voices. Like a fine perfume their sound can be spicy, soothing, and alluring all at once. SOLD OUT
August 10 - Dae Han Ensemble
Drummer Dae Han leads a group of musicians that explore the breakbeats of instrumental hip-hop while incorporating jazz. As a live band they reconstruct and explore some of the quintessential producers of hiphop, like J Dilla and Slum Village.
August 18 - Nick Kurosawa
This newcomer to the Honolulu music scene is turning heads with his unique style of free-flowing soul. Watch for his debut with the Aloha Got Soul record label, but before then, catch him in the Atherton.
September 1 - Gypsy 808
Let Gypsy 808 transport you back to the Parisian Swing Era with their gypsy jazz, inspired by legendary guitarist Django Reinhardt and violinist Stephane Grappelli. And just for fun, they?ll add a few old-time Hawaiian swing tunes to the evening’s mix. SOLD OUT!
September 8 – Ka?imi
This N? H?k? finalist makes his Atherton debut with a unique mix of non-traditional Hawaiian, reggae, jazz, and rock. Ka?imi is trained in the Bel Canto vocal style, as well as the energetic lead member of the alternative, rock, and reggae band HiRiZ
September 15 (rescheduled from original date) - Kailua Moon
Slack key guitarist Danny Carvalho, an Atherton favorite, has recently joined with vocalist/?ukulele player Nani Edgar. Together, they cover a wide range of traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music, as well as their own original compositions. SOLD OUT
