THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA presents “Concerts in the Park” from 1 to 3 p.m. featuring the Steppin’ Out Band in concert Aug. 15, Soulamente Aug. 22, and The Kicks Aug. 29, all at the Rotary Centennial Park, 2625 S. College Dr., Santa Maria. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 260.
THE LOMPOC LIBRARY presents “Jazz at the Library Season Four” featuring the Central Coast Jazz Collective Aug. 15 from noon to 1 p.m. at the library, 501 E. North Ave., Lompoc. Info: 875-8778.
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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 Aug. 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 CHUMASH CASINO presents blues legends BB King and Buddy Guy in concert Aug. 13 from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Chumash Casino, 3400 E. Highway 246, Santa Ynez. Cost is $55 to $115. Info: 800-CHUMASH.
THE ARROYO GRANDE VILLAGE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES presents Code Blue with Allstar Guests Aug. 15, the SLO County Band and the Gold Coast Chorus Aug. 29, and the Cuesta Night Band Sept. 12 all at 1 p.m. at the Rotary Bandstand in Arroyo Grande Village. Info: 773-4173 or curtis@curtisreinhardt.com.
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.
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. Info: 473-4585 or grover.org.
This article appears in Aug 12-19, 2010.
