Ron Artis II opened for Jack Johnson this year and has performed and collaborated with Mick Fleetwood, Jake Shimabukuro, Booker T. Jones, Eric Krasno (of Soulive and Lettuce), G Love and others.

KAPALUA — To kick off the new year, The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua is excited to host singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ron Artis II for a special concert.

Artis will perform in the resort’s newly reimagined Alaloa Lounge on Saturday, Jan. 7, from 6 to 9 p.m.

“We are delighted to welcome the talented Ron Artis II to perform at the resort,” said Andrew Rogers, general manager.

“With the buzz of the PGA Tour’s Sentry Tournament of Champions that week, combined with the excitement of the new year, it will be a great time for guests to be in Kapalua with us.”

Artis grew up in Hawaii with a deeply musical family. He is influenced by R&B, soul, gospel and blues.

Located just off The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua’s lobby lanai, Alaloa Lounge boasts an extensive craft cocktail menu highlighting local ingredients, an elaborate sushi and sashimi menu, and elevated comfort cuisine.

Menu highlights include toro tartare with caviar, tuna tataki and seared salmon rolls.

Live music is offered seven nights a week at no cover charge. Valet parking is complimentary.

To learn more about The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, visit ritzcarlton.com/maui.