UPDATED Saturday, April 4 (with Youtube.com link)

The band put on a great show – even if the wind did mess with the sound a little bit. Check out some of the songs at www.youtube.com/user/JourneyHawaii.

Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain and Ross Valory play together seamlessly, and Deen Castronovo backed them up solidly on the drums.

Most people in the packed crowd were interested to see how new singer Arnel Pineda would hold up the Journey torch. And he did so admirably. He stayed on top of the vocals for all those Journey songs you know and did an excellent job of putting the Journey stamp on the new songs from “Revelation.” 

It didn’t even matter when his mic cut out at one point; the crowd sang along for him and he picked it right up after co-opting Schon’s mic. 

The band was called back out for a two-song encore that probably left the crowd singing Journey lyrics all the way home.

Anyone else have a review? Send us your comments!

Neal Schon in 1981 playing Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu (Baron Sekiya Photo)

UPDATE: CONCERT DATE CHANGED TO SUNDAY, MARCH 29 DUE TO ADDITION OF HONOLULU SHOW.

The rescheduling of the Big Island concert was requested in order to allow the band to add a third concert following the sold out shows at the Blaisdell in Honolulu. 

Those currently holding tickets for the Saturday, March 28 show will be honored at the rescheduled date. Tickets do not need to be reissued; your same seat or location will still be valid. 

For those who cannot attend the rescheduled concert, a refund can be obtained at the same ticket location of the original purchase up until the day prior to the show. 

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“Don’t Stop Believin’” when celebrated rock band Journey performs at the Waikoloa Bowl at Queens’ Gardens at the Waikoloa Beach Resort Sunday, March 29 as part of the Waikoloa Nights concert series.  The concert will be the first performance from the band in Hawaii with new lead singer Arnel Pineda.

The performance produced by Waikoloa Entertainment, TC Entertainment and Tom Moffatt begins at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 5 p.m.  

Tickets for the much-anticipated concert go on sale Saturday, Feb.21 at 10 a.m. and are priced at $150 for VIP seating (can only be purchased online), $60 for general admission and a special $49 kamaaina rate.  

Prices do not include applicable taxes and fees.  Tickets are also available to purchase in person at CD Wizard and Big Island Surf in Hilo; Big Island Surf in Waimea; A’ama Surf and Sport in Kona and Persimmon at Queens’ MarketPlace at the Waikoloa Beach Resort.   

Journey has been a hit-maker for more than 30 years.  With a repertoire of number one songs such as “Any Way You Want It,” “Wheel in the Sky,” “Faithfully” and “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart),” the band has devotees spanning generations from around the world.  

Although lead singer Arnel Pineda has only been part of the band since late 2007, he has already won the hearts of die-hard Journey fans.  Founding Journey member Neal Schon knew right away Pineda was the perfect fit for a new lead singer when he was scouring YouTube and came across a young Filipino performer singing covers of Journey songs.  Pineda brings new fire to the heralded catalog but also has a showmanship on the stage that keeps the band going.  

The band’s line-up includes Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Ross Valory, Deen Castronovo and Arnel Pineda. of www.ticketmaster.com

For information about tickets: Ticketmaster at (877) 745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com; www.waikoloanights.com

For information about Journey visit: www.journeymusic.com