Kolohe Kai Joins Fair’s 2024 Concert Line-up

Kolohe Kai Joins Fair’s 2024 Concert Line-up

Contributed by Melissa Keefe

Hawaii-based reggae artist Kolohe Kai will bring his warm, sunny, island vibes to the Alaska State Fair in fall 2024! As the latest act announced in the 2024 Concert Series at the ConocoPhillips Borealis Theatre, Kolohe Kai will perform Thursday, August 29, at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the public tomorrow, Friday, February 9, at 10 a.m.

Led by singer/songwriter Roman De Peralta, Kolohe Kai entered the Pacific reggae scene in 2009 with the release of debut album, This is the Life, featuring hits like “Ehu Girl” and “Cool Down.” A second all-original album, Love Town, came out in 2011. Kolohe Kai returned in 2014 with the reggae-heavy album, Paradise, with favorites including “He’e Roa” and “Paradise.” A fourth full-length album, Summer To Winter, came out in 2019 and was honored at the Island Music Awards as the Album of the Year.

A live album in honor of its 10th anniversary and the Best of Kolohe Kai Acoustic album were both released in 2021, followed by Kolohe Kai’s latest album, Hazel Eyes, featuring “I Think You’re Beautiful,” “Feel the Sunshine” and “When the Rain Falls.” Kolohe Kai tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, February 9, on the Fair website, alaskastatefair.org, joining the previously announced concerts featuring Oliver Anthony, Whiskey Myers, and Mt. Joy.

Concert-goers have the option to purchase concert-only tickets or tickets including Fair admission. The included admission is at a discounted price and is good for the day of the concert only. Concert tickets, including Fair admission must be purchased by August 15. Details on ticket options and pricing are available on the Fair website. Convenience fees apply to all online concert ticket purchases.

Visit alaskastatefair.org for additional information on this act and upcoming concert announcements. For more information, contact Melissa Keefe, director of marketing and communications, at mk@alaskastatefair.org.