ISLAND LIFE SHORTS
From the hip
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Iconic Primo beer burst back onto the scene last November, and "Hawai'i's beer" is flying off the shelves, sneaking into surf buggies and sliding across the bar in watering holes across the Islands. The brand has always been associated with watermen, especially surfers, so it's cool that the Primo logo is now on Billabong board shorts.
Billabong head designer Rob McCarty took on the project of creating the limited-edition Primo board shorts himself, because he wanted to keep an authentic vintage feel in the print while using modern fit and technology.
Only 3,500 pairs were made; after they're pau, you'll be searching them out on eBay or other places where vintage memorabilia is found. There are four colors to choose from (blue, maroon, white and green) and they sell for $54 exclusively at Hawai'i Billabong stores.
Expect to see these board shorts on surfers Keoni Watson and Rusty Keaulana — they helped develop the new beer recipe and stand behind the clothing line.
— Paula Rath
SALES & BARGAINS
— Pualana Lemelle
ROCK THIS TOWN
On Friday, the cool cats will join DJ Catwings from the 808 Wonderland and Best of Monday Night Live on KTUH at Bar 35 for a Surf-A-Billy Rock Show. With Japanese rock 'n' roll band Bari Bari 13 putting a spin on the genre, kitschy oldies band Tiki Taboo performing live, cult films providing those oldie visuals, and DJ Rhombus spinning surf exotica, it'll be a swinging night. So put on your dancing shoes, throw on a cardigan or leather jacket, and hit Bar 35 for the Surf-A-Billy Rock Show. Bar 35, 35 N. Hotel St., free; 21 and older; 537-3535, www.bar35hawaii.com or www.myspace.com/catwings.
— L.M.
BATTLE IS ON AT BEATROOT
A collaborative group of six producers will go to battle at Beatroot, the monthly beat-making competition that comes around again this Thursday. Each producer uses various production instruments; some use high-tech laptops or special equipment to create a two-minute-long beat. With sudden-death rounds, the ultimate goal is to make the grand championships in January 2009.
Kavet the Catalyst, a KTUH alumni DJ (his hip-hop show is "Trip the Lights") has organized this Beatroot event for the past six years. This month's contestants include Pakman, DJ Cozy, Ill Turner, The Hap, Joe Gosalves and DJ Bryson. May the best man win! Beatroot, 5 p.m. Thursday, Easy Music Center 1314 S. King St.; free, all ages; www.lightsleepers.net, www.myspace.com/delve1der.
— L.M.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
One of the best things about Hawai'i is the diversity in food — from Hawaiian, Japanese and Filipino to fusion foods, we have many options. With all the choices, how do you know where to get the best oxtail soup, kalua pork or cream puff? One option is to follow the blogs of foodies who share their thoughts. More opinionated than a food guide, the other great part about food blogs is that you can chime in and contribute your two cents on where to find the cheapest manapua or great shave ice. The blogging world is always hungry for new members.
Check 'em out at www.onokinegrindz.typepad.com, www.cheapplacestoeatinoahuhawaii.com/foodblog, www.freerangegourmet.com or www.wowgrinds.com.
— Lacy Matsumoto
RELEASES
ONE FOR THE LADIES
The latest single from male R&B star Ne-Yo is "Miss Independent," which celebrates the sex appeal of a woman's autonomy.
That's right: a-u-t-o-n-o-m-y. You'd be forgiven for reading it, on first pass, as anatomy, given the often crude state of urban pop music.
But Ne-Yo isn't like the rest of his chart-topping, "that"-smacking contemporaries. He's something of a throwback, as he makes clear with the title of his latest album, "Year of the Gentleman."
Though the album's contents are dressed up with modern flourishes (lightly auto-tuned vocals, stuttering synth stabs, electronic finger clicks, programmed drum patterns), Ne-Yo goes old school in proffering heartfelt, melody-rich music.
The silky-smooth singer-songwriter's knack for coming up with monster hooks doesn't hurt, either. Just about every song here sounds like a potential hit, including "Miss Independent."
— J. Freedom du Lac, Washington Post
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