Besides clubdates, Public Property also will appear at Bob Fest, a reggae event, at Kapolei and in Kailua-Kona.

The seven-piece Iowa-based group features musicians and female singers and even the 'ukulele.

Bess is a 1999 graduate of 'Iolani School, who met band singer Mareva Minerbi, a '99 Mid-Pacific Institute grad, in Italy. Both finished college in Iowa and started up the reggae band there.

O'ahu playdates are:

Feb. 6, 9 p.m. — Boardriders, Kailua. $5; for those 21 and older

Feb. 7, 9 p.m. — Breakers Restaurant, Hale'iwa. $5; 21 and older

Feb. 8, 10 p.m. — "Bob Fest: The Ultimate Tribute to Bob Marley," Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park, Kapolei; opening for Alpha Blondy.Bi $30, www.hawaiieventsonline.com

Feb. 22, 9 p.m. — Tropics Café; no cover; 21 and older

Feb. 23, 9 p.m. — The Loft, downtown; $10, www.myspace.com/hawaiireggae

Feb. 29, 9 p.m. — Anna Bannanas; $7; 21 and older

March 1, 9 p.m. — Boardriders, Kailua; $5; 21 and older

On the Big Island:

Feb. 9, 4 p.m. — "Bob Fest: The Ultimate Tribute to Bob Marley," Old Kona Airport, Kailua-Kona; $30, www.hawaiieventsonline.com

Maui playdates are pending.