By Jason Genegabus

By Jason Genegabus

Are you on the bandwagon?

Maybe it’s because I’m a USC graduate (Fight On Trojans!) who is more interested in watching my team destroy Illinois on New Year’s Day, but I’m having a hard time getting jacked up for the Sugar Bowl and the University of Georgia.

That hasn’t stopped local residents from spending thousands of dollars on travel packages to New Orleans, site of the annual bowl game that will feature the country’s only undefeated team (even in overtime, not just ‘regulation’).

The Warriors have also inspired a number of local artists to record new music in tribute to the team’s incredible run. I’ve got singles from Frank De Lima, Willie K and Cory Oliveros for you to listen to after the jump.

And don’t forget to check out my post about the Good Neighbor Fund Holiday Sale for a shot at some Christmas cheer, courtesy yours truly – just be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom of the page!

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By Jason Genegabus

By Jason Genegabus

Features editor Betty Shimabukuro, my immediate boss at the Star-Bulletin, is pretty popular among publicists and other PR types from both Hawaii and the mainland.

She gets a lot of stuff sent to her. So does Style editor Nadine Kam and Entertainment editor Gary Chun.

But most of those freebies are sent unsolicited, and we don’t have the time or resources to mail everything back.

Our solution? An annual sale open to Star-Bulletin staff, with all proceeds going to the paper’s Good Neighbor Fund.

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By Jason Genegabus

Local concert promoter BAMP Project is expected to announce Incubus’ return to Honolulu later today, bringing the band back to the islands for the first time in more than a decade.

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By Jason Genegabus

>> Friday: “Mele Kaliki-Rocka” with My Chemical Romance and special guest Saves the Day, 7 p.m. at Blaisdell Arena. Tickets: $37.50. Call 296-1019.

>> Saturday: “Etnies Launch Party” with pro surfer Jamie O’Brien, Ima Robot and Guns N Bombs, 8 p.m. at Pipeline Cafe. Free (with ticket); all ages. Call 296-1019.

>> Sunday: The Hawaii State Ballet presents “Nutcracker,” 2:30 and 6 p.m. at Mamiya Theatre. Tickets: $18 to $27; call 550-8457.

Links:
Star-Bulletin Staff Picks
Honolulu Nightlife Listings
In the Mix: Paul Ogata, the Isouljahs and Go Jimmy Go
Crawlspace: “In Your Face Friday” and the Makaha Sons
Honolulu Movie Theater Schedules
Star-Bulletin Movie Reviews

By Jason Genegabus

By Jason Genegabus

Breakthrough and Conquer.

Hang Tough.

Powerball.

The Eliminator.

If any of those names ring a bell, then you’ll probably also remember Gemini, Nitro, Malibu and Zap from “American Gladiators,” which aired from the late 80’s to the mid-90’s in national syndication.

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By Jason Genegabus

You still have time to book a flight to the Big Island…

By Jason Genegabus

Local artist Aaron “Angry Woebots” Martin recently collaborated with local retailer Fitted Hawaii to release a limited edition New Era baseball cap featuring the irate panda graphic that’s his claim to fame.

Dozens of people lined up outside the shop last Saturday for a chance to purchase the hat and an even more limited Angry Woebots print that Martin had brought along with him (watch for them on the counter in front of Martin in the video).

Once again, big up to Kavet the Catalyst for getting the footage and chopping it up for the rest of us to watch.