So, yesterday was my first day back on the job after a belated Spring Break.

I spent it working on a video about Duane “Dog” Chapman’s press conference at the Kahala (check out the coverage here. Also got a chance to talk story with his son, Leland Chapman, who confirmed a partnership with local boxing legend Jesus Salud to train up-and-coming mixed martial artists.

More about that partnership in my column next week; for now, enjoy the highlights from yesterday’s announcement that “Dog the Bounty Hunter” will return for its fifth season on A&E in July.

Jason Genegabus photos

Supposed to be on vacation this week, so I’m going to keep this short.

If you missed Jason Mraz last Friday at the Waikiki Shell, I’ve got more pictures and video highlights from the concert after the jump. It was a fun night, with Mraz mixing hits with new material and a couple of interesting covers (Elton John and Bob Marley!?!?) for good measure.

Oh, and I kinda called it… “I’m Yours” was Mraz’s final song, before the encore. I thought it would be the encore.

But you had to love that Mraz used what appeared to be a baritone ukulele (with two G-strings, I think) throughout the night. This guy could probably do a guest set at KCCN’s “Birthday Bash” and kill it with his crossover appeal.

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Jason Genegabus photos

The past few weeks have been like that picture above.

Just a blur.

Sorry about the lack of posts lately. I’ve been busy with other aspects of my job, and my blog was the first thing that got pushed aside.

But I did take a few pictures while I was out last weekend, plus a video I shot before the UH spring football game at Aloha Stadium, after the jump.

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If you’re a fan of reggae music, tonight’s two-year anniversary party for “Redda Fire” is a can’t miss event.

Earlier this week, I had a chance to talk story with Jahson the 45 Revolver. Check out the video above for more about the weekly party and Jahson’s plans for the future.

Finally got confirmation that Jason Mraz’s return to Honolulu will be at the Waikiki Shell and not the Blaisdell Concert Hall, as originally announced.

If you were able to buy tickets at the Blaisdell Box Office or Times Supermarket locations on Oahu before they sold out last weekend, you’ll be able to exchange them for reserved seats at the Shell starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday.

Exchanges must take place at the original point of purchase, and you have until April 26 to do so. Those who purchased online or by phone will have their tickets exchanged automatically; if you’re not happy with your new seats, call (877) 750-4400 and choose option number two for a different seating assignment.

Don’t have tickets? Advance general admission lawn tickets, priced at $25, go on sale at the same time exchanges begin on Saturday.

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Jamm Aquino photos

I’ve got to admit I’m a little surprised at the lack of 50 Cent fans in Honolulu.

Rough estimates pegged Friday’s crowd at about 3,000 people (a bit generous, if you ask me). That’s only a few hundred more than his first trip here five years ago.

Most of the crowd appeared to be in their 20’s and 30’s, with a few parents walking around with teenagers (and pre-teens, WTF!?!?) in tow.

In case you missed it, I reviewed the concert in yesterday’s Star-Bulletin.

Staff photographer Jamm Aquino was kind enough to provide a few more pictures from that night, so I’ve got those posted after the jump. There’s also a short video clip from EMIRC’s opening performance.

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In case you missed it, here is video from the final round of Saturday night’s “ICON Sport: To Hell and Back” main event.

Unfortunately, seating issues meant that I had to watch all the action from upstairs at the Blaisdell. This footage was the best I could get from my vantage point.

But still… WHAT A FIGHT! I’m really impressed that Kala “Kolohe” Hose was able to stick to his game plan and let Phil Baroni run out of gas before stepping in to finish him. The semi-main event between Jeremy Williams and Auggie Padeken was another exciting bout.