BW, an up-and-coming singer-musician specializing in a mix of Irie and soul, will launch his "Upflow" CD with shows at Feb. 22 at Boardriders in Kailua and another gig Feb. 23 at Paddlers in Kaunakakai, Moloka'i.

Paula Fuga will be a special guest.

Doors open at 9 p.m. for the Kailua performance, for those 21 and older. A $10 cover prevails.

BW has performed here for nearly two decades with such acts as Ooklah the Moc, Fuga, The Next Generation, Stir Crazy, Mikey Dread, Pam Hall and Humble Soul.

For information on the Moloka'i performance, call Paddlers Inn at 808-553-5256.

SlydahG Entertainment and Kipikipi are presenting the shows, with plans for giveaways from Slydah Surf, Kipikipi, Quiksilver and Rockstar.