The Big Island has a huge variety of musicians, playing both originals and covers. From Hawaiian to classic rock, punk to reggae, metal to hip hop, just about every genre is covered. Here’s a partial list of Big Island musicians. Click here to add your band to the list!
- Alcohaoles
The Alcohaoles are a loud, fast, sloppy punk band from Kailua-Kona influenced by Black Flag, Rancid and the Queers. [MEC id=”1023″] - Average Joes
Average Joes are a Hilo-based pop rock top 40 cover band formed in 2016. “The Big Island’s only interactive music experience” play regularly in Hilo and Kona. Their live shows have been described as “a circus of fun” because of their diverse and current song catalog and frequent audience participation. The Average Joes released their … Read more - Badass Noise
Puna-based band Badass Noise plays thrash metal with a punk attitude. Close your eyes and you might think you’re at a Pantera show in the 1990s. - El Sancho
El Sancho is a fast fun DIY punk rock band from the Big Island of Hawaii. They’ve been playing around the Hawaiian islands since 2019 and have released two albums and a slew of singles. Their third album Heads Up! comes out in late 2023. Their songs range from political to personal, but they try … Read more - Kauz of Affliction (K.O.A.)
Ocean View-based two-piece (plus a robot) defy genre pigeonholing attempts by bouncing from punk to metal to pop and even into some electronic music - Lip Service
Lip Service is your quintessential rock cover band on the Big Island of Hawai’i. Playing a variety of styles across six decades of rock and roll, Lip Service brings a highly curated setlist that will have your audience dancing all night long. Featuring the scintillating guitar work of Sean Allen, the heavy groove of bassist Jason Stith, the … Read more - Mister Peanut Butter
Mister Peanut Butter is a four piece psych rock band, formed in Waimea in 2015. They play catchy originals which pay homage to their rock influences – the Velvet Underground, the Stooges, Devo, the Kinks. [MEC id=”581″] - Ms Demeanor and the Felons
Ms Demeanor and The Felons have been making soulful party music on the Big Island of Hawaii since 2012, playing a mix of original songs and covers. Upcoming shows: [MEC id=”625″] - The 1201
The 1201 is a Kailua Kona based original music alternative rock band. - Whatever, Heather
Whatever, Heather is a 5-piece classic rock band with strong lead vocals and lots of guitar solos! From AC/DC to Ozzy to Weezer, if it rocks, they’ll probably play it. Upcoming shows: [MEC id=”634″]