Honolulu (KHON20 – The Elevations Hawai‘i, are set to light up the stage at Blue Note Hawai‘i on Sunday, August 24, with a heartfelt musical tribute to the late, great Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings. Featuring special guest Maria “Songbird” Remos, the night promises to be an electrifying celebration of soul, funk, and the unstoppable energy that defined Jones’ legacy.
Sharon Jones, often hailed as one of the most dynamic performers of her generation, recorded six albums with The Dap-Kings. But it was her live shows — part Baptist church revival, part Saturday night juke joint, and part Las Vegas revue — that truly captured her essence. Known for her boundless vitality and magnetic stage presence, Jones commanded crowds of all ages with the same fire and grit as her idol, James Brown.
“It’s homage without mimicry. We want to respect her legacy while giving audiences that same exhilarating, soul-stirring experience,” says Eric White, Musician of The Elevations…