Presales begin 5/20 at 9am. General on sale begins 5/22 at 10am.
Doors at 7:00pm
Front Room
$22 Advance/$27 Day of Show
All ages show. Check entry requirements at theslowdown.com/all-ages
About Josh Tatofi
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Josh Tatofi is one of the most influential voices to emerge from Hawaiʻi and the South Pacific in a generation. A singer, songwriter, and musician from Honolulu, his career reached a major milestone with his signing to EMPIRE, a globally respected, artist-first record label known for building culturally significant careers at scale. The partnership makes Josh the first artist from Hawaiʻi and the South Pacific to secure a global recording deal with the label, signalling a significant moment for both his career and the wider Pacific music community. Known for his unmistakable, soul-driven voice, Josh has developed a sound that bridges R&B, soul, island reggae, and contemporary influences with confidence and ease. His music connects across borders, grounded in lived experience and carried by a vocal delivery that is both technically commanding and emotionally direct. His catalogue has now surpassed 200 million streams worldwide, reflecting a sustained global audience and a deep connection with listeners. Since the release of his debut albumThis Love in 2011, Josh has steadily built an international following through music that prioritises feeling, honesty, and performance. Often referred to as the “Polynesian Luther Vandross,” he is recognised for a voice that can move seamlessly between intimate settings and large-scale stages.A Grammy-nominated artist, Josh has also received multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards and Pacific Music Awards, recognising both his consistency and long-term contribution to the region’s musical landscape. His journey increasingly represents more than individual success, offering a clear pathway for South Pacific artists to operate on the global stage without compromise.In 2026,Josh Tatofi enters his next chapter with the release of an all-newSoul / Island /Country album under EMPIRE, expanding his sound while reinforcing his position as one of theSouth Pacific’s most important contemporary voices.
About Kaipo
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Kaipo is an island reggae and R&B artist whose music is rooted in real emotion, lived experience, and connection. Influenced by soulful melodies, island rhythms, and timeless love songs, his sound blends warmth, vulnerability, and intention.
For Kaipo, music is a form of expression and reflection. His songs are shaped by personal moments, relationships, and growth—stories meant to be felt as much as they are heard. Whether he’s writing about love, resilience, or everyday life, his approach is always honest and heartfelt.
That same authenticity carries into his performances. Each set—acoustic or full band—is built on presence, emotion, and connection, creating a space where listeners can slow down, feel something real, and share the moment together.
As his journey continues, Kaipo remains focused on creating music with purpose, staying true to his voice, and letting the songs speak for themselves.
Josh Tatofi
Kaipo Kapua
Slowdown , Front Room
729 N 14th St
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