THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA presents Concerts in the Park featuring Mariachi Alma de Jalisco on July 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Preisker Park, 330 Hidden Pines Way, Santa Maria. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 260.
HOWLIN’ BYROON’S MUSIC EXCHANGE presents Amy Obenski in concert with Daniel Brown on cello on July 11 at 3 p.m. at Howlin’ Byroon’s Music Exchange, 107 South H St., Lompoc. Info: amyobenski.com.
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THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART presents a Free Summer Concert Series featuring ensembles from the Music Academy of the West July 8, 15, 22, 29, Aug. 5, and 12 at 2 p.m. at the Mary Craig Auditorium, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Info: 884-6430 or kcarl@sbma.net.
THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY LIBRARY presents a concert featuring Dean Giles performing his drum music and getting kids involved in percussion on July 8 at 2 p.m. in the Nipomo Library. Craig Newton performs in concert July 14 at 10:30 a.m. at the San Luis Obispo Public Library, and at 2 p.m. at the Arroyo Grande Library. Info: slolibrary.org.
NEDERLANDER presents the Steve Miller Band with special guest Los Lobos performing July 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Bowl. Info: 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
THE SOLVANG BRANCH LIBRARY presents One World Rhythm, a percussion group that enjoys audience participation, performingon July 10 at 10:30 a.m. at the library. The Solvang Branch Library is located at 1745 Mission Dr., Solvang. Info: 688-4214.
THE SANTA MARIA PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY presents the Burnished Brass Quartet in concert on July 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Santa Maria Town Center East, Macy’s Court Stage, Santa Maria. Info: 925-0412 or santamariaphilharmonic.org.
THE WILDLING ART MUSEUM presents “Jamming on the Porch” with the Margie Nelson Jazz Trio on July 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Wildling Art Museum, 2928 San Marcos, Los Olivos. Info: wildingmuseum.org or 688-1082.
THE STEYNBERG GALLERY is host to Songwriters at Play with featured songwriter Janet Robin performing on July 13 at 7 p.m. at the Steynberg Gallery, 1531 Monterey St., SLO. Info: steynberggallery.com or songwritersatplay.com.
GROVER BEACH SIZZLIN’ SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AND FARMERS’ MARKET runs every week through Sept. 26. All ages are welcome. Bring a beach chair or a blanket and spend an enjoyable summer evening listening to great music Sunday afternoons from 3-6:30 p.m. at the Ramona Garden Park at 993 Ramona Ave. July: 11: Unfinished Business. Info: 473-4585 or grover.org.
SLO CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA take place every Friday, through Aug. 27, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in Downtown’s Mission Plaza. Expected to perform: Big Daddy’s Blues Band, Cuesta Ridge, Damon Castillo Band, Grüvething, Pacific City, Resination, Sam Sharp and the Tradeins, Siko, the JD Project, the Shival Experience, Tropo, Truth About Seafood, and Zongo All-Stars. Musical styles range from rock, blues, reggae, and Americana to country, CaliCubano, and California rock. Free. Beer and wine is available. Info: 541-0286 or downtownslo.com.
This article appears in Jul 8-15, 2010.