Scott Pemberton and his band will be at Pono for the first summer weekend to start things off right for our best season ever.

Scott Pemberton is a Portland-based guitarist and bandleader known for his unique "Timber Rock" style, which blends funk, jazz, blues, and Northwest rock. Renowned for his high-energy performances and unconventional, strap-free shredding, he has achieved Billboard chart success with albums like Spot ~ O Theory and Sugar Mama.

Scott Pemberton Band is an emerging force on the national festival and club circuit, with his wild approach to the guitar and nimble funky band he is immediately recognizable and undeniably original. He doesn’t use a strap, often plays the guitar like someone would play piano and performs with the uninhibited joy and intensity of someone who recognizes that every time we make music is an honor and a gift.