BRIGITTE HOUGH performs “Brigitte … by Request,” a concert made up of music requested by the audience, on Jan. 11 at 1 :30 p.m. at Unity Chapel of Light, 1165 Stubblefield Road, Santa Maria. Info: 937-3025.
VICKI GENFAN performs in concert on Jan. 13 between 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. at the Clubhouse in SLO, 740 W. Foothill Blvd.; and Jan. 14 between 7 and 10 p.m. at 3rd Coast Café, 323 Town Center West, Santa Maria. Info: 204-6821 or steve@stevekey.com.
WORTH THE DRIVE
THE COMMUNITY ARTS AND MUSIC ASSOCATION presents countertenor David Daniels in concert on Jan. 9 at 8 p.m. at the Lobero Theatre, Santa Barbara. Info: 966-4324 or camasb.org.
CAL POLY features pianist W. Terrence Spiller giving a benefit concert on Jan. 9 at 8 p.m. in the Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, SLO. Cost is $10, $6 for students. Info: 756-2406.
THE SANTA BARBARA MUSIC CLUB presents a morning concert featuring Westmont students performing various classical pieces on Jan. 14 at 11 a.m. at the Santa Barbara Central Library, 40 E. Anapamu, Santa Barbara. Info: sbmusicclub.org or 969-7183. NIGHT LIFE
The following venues offer either regularly scheduled live entertainment or DJ-hosted dance music. Most performances start after 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
IN THE AREA
CLUB 805, AKA STINKY’S BAR & GRILL: 2430 South Broadway, 614-9316. DJ Davey D Saturday nights.
THE COACHMAN: 1531 S. Broadway, 922-5556. Thursday through Saturday: DJ from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday: Live entertainment from 5 to 9 p.m. No cover.
COTTONWOOD CANYON WINERY: 3940 Dominion Rd. 937-9063 Live music every first Friday of the month.
DJ’S SALOON: 724 E. Ocean Ave., Lompoc. Music Friday and Saturday from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. 736-5109.
D’VINE WINE BAR AND BISTRO: 107 W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc, 735-8771.
ELMERS: 115 E. Clark. Features live music.
GARIBALDI’S RESTAURANT: 859 Guadalupe St. (Highway 1), Guadalupe. Mariachi band Friday nights. Karaoke Saturday nights. DJ Saturday nights. Info: 343-7430.
HISTORIC SANTA MARIA INN: 801 S. Broadway. Karaoke Friday and Saturday, from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. 928-7777.
JASPERS: 114 S. “H” St., Lompoc. Karaoke Thursday from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. 735-1509.
LENNIES: 321 W Ocean Ave., Lompoc. 735-8227.
LOADING DOCK/ORCUTT BREW CO.: 315 S. Broadway, Old Orcutt, 934-3471 or orcuttbrew.com. Fridays live music from 8 to 11 p.m. There is a $5 cover charge, which includes house drink. 21 and older only.
LOUIE B’S: 213 E. Main St., 925-1193. Monday, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays: Karaoke. Wednesdays: DJ.
MARETTI’S: 221 N. Broadway, 925-3622. Live entertainment Fridays from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Saturdays from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. DJ Sundays from 3 to 8 p.m., and Wednesdays from 8 p.m. to midnight.
MARISCO’S ENSENADA: 1127 W. Main St. 922-9095. Live mariachi music on weekends.
MAVERICK SALOON & GRILL: 510 S. Broadway, 922-9002. Live music on weekends. Karaoke Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
MAVERICK SALOON: 3687 Sagunto, Santa Ynez, 686-4785. Fridays and Saturdays live entertainment from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Concert on the deck at 3 p.m. Saturdays. 1/9: Randy Emmett and the Sideshow, 8:30 p.m.; DJ Dance Party, 11:30 p.m. 1/10: Concert on the Deck with Randy Emmett, 2 p.m.; Randy Emmett and the Sideshow, 8:30 p.m.; DJ Totum Dance Party, 11:30 p.m.
OFFICE SALOON: 2712 Santa Maria Way, 922-2200. DJ on Fridays and Saturdays.
ROADHOUSE GRILL: 1423 S. Bradley. Info: 928-3668. A bike night is every first Thursday of the month from 6 to 9 p.m.
RADISSON HOTEL: 3455 Skyway Dr., 928-8000. Live jazz every Friday and Saturday from 7 to 11 p.m. featuring Charlie B. and Fred Atwood.
RANCHO NIPOMO DELI & BBQ: 108 Cuyama Lane, Nipomo. 925-3500.
RED FOX: 143 North H St., Lompoc, 736-9132.
SHAW’S RESTAURANT: 714 S. Broadway, 925-9226. Live music every Saturday. DJ Thursday and Friday.
SUGAR MAGNOLIA’S: 724 North H St., Lompoc, 736-2229. Open mic night every Friday from 7 to 10 p.m.
THE STEELHORSE LARIAT: 406 Bell St., Los Alamos, 344-4609. The Krazy Betty Band or Double Shot perform Saturdays or Sundays.
NORTHBOUND
Five Cities Area
BILL’S PLACE: 112 E. Branch St., Arroyo Grande, 489-9989. Karaoke Friday through Saturday from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Sundays 7 to 10 p.m. Country Karaoke on Thursdays from 7 to 10 p.m. Live entertainment with Butch and Gina Tuesdays from 7 to 10 p.m.
BRANCH STREET DELI: 203 E. Branch St., Arroyo Grande, 489-9099. Live music Fridays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
CLIFFS RESORT: 2757 Shell Beach Rd., Shell Beach, 773-3555. Friday through Saturday from 9 p.m. to midnight: DJ dance music.
THE CLUBHOUSE AT THIS OLD HOUSE: 740 W. Foothill Blvd., SLO, 548-8500 or clubhousereport.com. Tuesdays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.: Songwriter’s Showcase. Wednesdays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.: Open Mic. Thursdays from 6:30 to 10 p.m.: Anthony and the Engine. 1/9: Good Medicine. 1/10: Dorian Michael. 1/13: Vicki Genfan.
DOWNTOWN BREWING CO.: 1119 Garden St., San Luis Obispo. Regular live music. Cover charge varies.
ELMO’S NIPOMO SALOON: 131 S. Thompson, Nipomo, 929-5362. Karaoke Wednesdays from 8 p.m. until midnight.
F. MCLINTOCKS SALOON & DINING HOUSE: 750 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, 773-1892. Thursday through Saturday during summer and spring break: live guitarist.
FIVE CITIES DANCE PAVILION: 1200 E. Grand Ave, Arroyo Grande, 474-0772 or dancepavilion.com. Dancing is every night Tuesday through Saturday. $5 cover charge.
HARRY’S NIGHT CLUB AND BEACH BAR: Cypress and Pomeroy, Pismo Beach, 773-1010. Thursdays: Front Row Karaoke. Bands and dancing nightly at 9 p.m.; 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. on weekends. 1/9: Cory and L.A.’s 70’s Rollercoaster Retro Disco Band. 1/10: Jaxx Band, Cory and L.A.’s 70’s Rollercoaster Retro Disco Band. 1/11-12: 2 Kool. 1/13-14: Double Shot.
LINNAEA’S CAFÉ: 1110 Garden St., San Luis Obispo, 541-5888 or linnaeas.com. Shows are at 8 p.m., unless otherwise noted. 1/8: Fed Jazz Jam. 1/9: Hayley Maynard. 1/10: KC Turner, Dustin Schmidt. 1/11: Variety Night with Ted Waterhouse, 7 p.m. 1/13: Cuesta Jazz. 1/14: It’s Happening in Soledad. 1/15: Old-Time Folk Music Jam.
MR. RICK’S: 404 Front St., Avila Beach, 595-7425. Fridays: Farmers Market. Friday through Sunday: live music.
OLD VIENNA: 1527 Shell Beach Road, Shell Beach, 773-4521.
SHORE CLIFF: 2555 Price St., Pismo Beach, 773-4671. Live music on weekends.
SLO DOWN PUB: 1200 E. Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande. 481-4067. Live local entertainment nightly. The Bluegrass Music Society of the Central Coast meets for occasional Sunday evening jams from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
A.J. SPURS: 1970 El Camino Real, Grover Beach, 489-7770. Features live music Fridays and Saturdays.
THE SEAVENTURE RESTAURANT: Pismo Beach, 773-4994.
SUNSET DUNES BAR & GRILL: 359 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach, 474-8851. Tuesdays and Saturdays: Karaoke. Wednesdays: DJ.
This article appears in Jan 8-15, 2009.