DOWNLOAD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE 5.23.13

by Kellie Morlock

Nearly every day on the coast is festive with all the live music going on! Join us on this tour of venues from Pacifica down to Pescadero, where most is provided free, unless otherwise noted.

——– PACIFICA ——–

A Grape in the Fog is a charming wine bar featuring cool tunes; 400 Old County Road, Pacifica; 650-735-5845.

+ Fridays: Celia Malheiros – Brazilian Jazz, 7-9 p.m.

Chit Chat Café; 5 W. Manor Dr, Pacifica; 650-738-2380 

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Nick’s Restaurant serves hearty food & music, splash distance from the water.  100 Rockaway Beach, Pacifica; 650-359-3900

+ Fri. May 24: BLUE featuring Jeff Allen, 8 p.m.-midnight

+ Sat. May 25: Terry Hanck – blues, 8 p.m.-midnight

+ Sun. May 26: Terry Hanck – blues, 6-10 p.m.

Pacifica Performances: The Mildred Owen Concert Hall, 1220 Linda Mar Blvd., Pacifica; 650-355-1882; Tickets $12-20.

+ Sat. June 1: Jim & Morning Nichols Band – Americana/jazz, 7:30 p.m.

+ Sat. June 8: Daniel Castro Band – blues, 7:30 p.m.

Surf Spot serves up hot grooves outdoors along with good eats, right over by the Sea Bowl; 4627 Coast Hwy, Pacifica; 650-355-7873.

+ Thurs. May 23: The Offshoots – Americana/newgrass, 8 p.m

+ Fri. May 24: Stan Erhart – blues, 8 p.m.

+ Sat. May 25: Kawika Affiche and Halau o Keikiali’i – Hawaiian, 2 p.m.; Laura Meyer – alt/folk/rock, 8 p.m.

+ Sun. May 26: Justin Ancheta – reggae/acoustic experimental, 2 p.m.

+ Fri. May 31: Jenny Kerr – blues/ rock, 8 p.m.

+ Sat. June 1: Secret Town – alt-country, 2 p.m.; American Nomad – Americana/swing, 8 p.m.

+ Sun. June 2: Surf n’ Reggae benefit

——– MONTARA ——–

La Costanera is perched above Montara beach and hosts music  a couple nights a week; 8150 Cabrillo Highway, Montara, 650-728-1600.

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——-MOSS BEACH ——–

Cypress Meadows hosts Music in the Meadows every month, which includes tasty snacks before the show and desserts at intermission - reserve at rsvp@cypressmeadows.net; 343 Cypress Ave, Moss Beach

+ Fri. June 14:  Mark Lemaire and Twilight – folk/rock, 7-10 p.m. ($30 includes food, doors at 6 p.m.)

Moss Beach Distillery has views & ghost stories to complement their menu. 140 Beach Way, Moss Beach; 650-728-5595

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——– PRINCETON & HARBOR ——–

Café Classique: 107 Sevilla Ave, El Granada; 650-726-9775

+ Sundays: Gary Horseman – guitar/vocals, 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Café Gibraltar: 425 Avenue Alhambra, El Granada; 650-560-9039

+ Wednesdays:  Richard Patterson – classical & Flamenco guitar, 6-8:30 p.m.

+ Thursdays: Jazz trio, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

+ Select Sundays: Stevan Pasero – Flamenco guitar, 6-8 p.m.

Crab Landing has great views and great acoustics for their music every weekend; 260 Capistrano Road, HMB; 650-712-1288.

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Half Moon Bay Brewing Co rocks the harbor every weekend while serving up great brews and tasty food; 390 Capistrano Road, HMB; 650-728-BREW

+ Fri. May 24: Fat Kids – rock, 7-10 p.m.

+ Sat. May 25: Marla Goody and Revelation – soul/rock/blues, 7-10 p.m.

+ Sun. May 26: Jackie Payne – blues, 5-9 p.m.

+ Fri. May 31: Brother Buzz – rock, 7-10 p.m.

+ Sat. June 1: Willie G – blues – 7-10 p.m.

+ Sun. June 2: Mighty Mike Schermer – Austin rock, 5-9 p.m.

+ Fri. June 7: Chris Cobb Band – blues, 7-10 p.m.

+ Sat. June 8: Special Guests – pop, 7-10 p.m.

+ Sun. June 9: Mitch Woods and his Rocket 88s – rock-a-boogie, 5-9 p.m.

Old Princeton Landing brings progressive rock, reggae & hip-hop music to the harbor; 460 Capistrano Road, HMB; 650-728-7096. (Generally 21+ with $3-5 cover)

+ Fri. May 24: I.L.A.M. the Denfinition Tour – hiphop, 2p.m.

+ Sat. May 25: Coastside Club Night – dance music/light show, 9 p.m.

+ Fri. May 31: Space Monkey Gangstas – reggae/dance/rock, 9 p.m.

+ Sat. June 1: An Ounce of Courage – country/classic roc, 9 p.m.

+ Thurs. June 6: Local Acoustic Night, 7 p.m.

+ Fri. June 7: Heavy Blazer – rock, 9 p.m.

Sam’s Chowder House combines and East coast style with West coast views; 4210 North Cabrillo Highway, HMB; 650-712-0245.

+ Fri. May 24: Brandon Robinson – urban jazz, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

+ Sat. May 25: Jimbo Trout – gypsy jazz, 1:30-4:30 p.m.

+ Sun. May 26: L Dub Ellis – singer/songwriter, 1:30-4:30 p.m.

+ Fri. May 31: Lisa-Marie Johnston – stomp & groove, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

——– MIRAMAR ——–

Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society brings world class jazz to the coast; Douglas Beach House, 311 Mirada Road, HMB; 650-726-4143. ($35)

+ Sun. May 26: Dancing with the Fred Ross Project – jazz, 4:30 p.m.

+ Sun. June 9: The New York/LA Jazz Ensemble – jazz, 4:30 p.m.

+ Sun. June 16: Silver Moon Big Band – jazz, 4:30 p.m.

Miramar Beach Restaurant; 131 Mirada Road, HMB; 650-726-9053.

+ Thursdays: Terry Disley - piano, 5-9 p.m.

+ Fridays: Terry Disley - piano, 5-9 p.m

+ Saturdays: Terry Disley - piano, 5-9 p.m

+ Sundays: Terry Disley - piano, 12-4 p.m.

——– HALF MOON BAY ——–

Cameron’s Restaurant, Pub & Inn delights guests with their British pub & double-decker buses, campground & fun music; 1410 S. Cabrillo Highway, HMB; 650-726-5705.

+ Thursdays: Auri’s Open Mic, 8 p.m.

+ Saturdays: Karaoke, 9 p.m.

+ Sun. June 16: Round Robin guitar with Mark Kostrzewa & Friends, 7-9:30 p.m.

Coastal Repertory Theatre consistently brings Broadway quality productions to the coast; 1167 Main St., HMB; 650-726-0998

+ May 31 – June 22: Comic genius Steve Martin’s farce The Underpants: Fri & Sat 8 p.m./Sun 2 p.m. ($17-35)

It’s Italia serves up quality Italian food with acoustic music Friday & Saturday nights; 401 Main St., HMB; 650-726-4444.

+ Sat. May 25: Sonya Jason – saxophone 6-9 p.m.

+ Fri. May 31: Mark Owens – guitar, 6-9 p.m.

+ Sat. June 1: Jimbo Trout – Americana/bluegrass, 6-9 p.m.

+ Fri. June 7: Pete Spitzer – jazz duo, 6-9 p.m.

+ Sat. June 8: Mark Owens – guitar, 6-9 p.m.

Mullins Bar & Grill enjoys the ocean views right past the Ritz; 2 Miramontes Point Rd, HMB; 650-712-2215

+ Fri. May 24: Fred McCarty - guitar, 5-9 p.m.

+ Mon. May 27: Beatles Invasion & BBQ, 2 p.m. (food @ noon: $20 adults/$10 kids 5-12)

+ Fri. May 31: David Luning - guitar, 5-9 p.m.

+ Fri. June 7: Matthew Stewart – guitar, 5-9 p.m.

Ocean View Lodge aka Oddfellows Lodge hosts interesting talent, including Blue Blanket Improv; 526 Main St., HMB; 650-712-0718.

+ Sat. June 8: Blue Blanket Improv – comedy, 8 p.m. ($10)

Pasta Moon Music Box showcases musical talent in an Italian restaurant that helped put Half Moon Bay on the culinary map; 315 Main St., HMB; 650-726-5125.

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The Ritz-Carlton hosts world-class jazz with special deals on Thursdays; 1 Miramontes Point Road, HMB; 650-712-7000.

+ Thursdays: Michael O’Neill & friends – jazz, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

+ Fridays and Saturdays: Jazz with John Moriarty & Mark Williams, 7-11 p.m.

Sushi Main Street Sake Bar brings music to fine Japanese cuisine; 400 Main St, HMB; 650-726-2775

+ Thursdays: Ander Meyer – piano trio, 7-9:30 p.m. 

——– SAN GREGORIO ——–

The San Gregorio General Store is one of the most unique and charming places to hear music anywhere; Highway 84 and Stage Road, San Gregorio; 650-726-0565

+ Sat. May 25: Frankly My Dear, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; The Remnants aka John Havard Band, 2-5 p.m.

+ Sun. May 26: Jay Howlett, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Claddagh Band, 2-5 p.m.

+ Sat. June 1: Kyle Alden, 12-2 p.m.; Mild Colonial Boys, 3-6 p.m.

+ Sun. June 2: Marty Atkinson & Katy Boyd, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Pel & The Pelicans, 2-5 p.m.

+ Fri. June 7: Mike Grimes – guitar/vocal, 5-7 p.m.

+ Sat. June 8: Atkinson Kincheloe & Beynon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Harmony Grits, 3-6 p.m.

+ Sun. June 9: Mississippi Gann Brewer & Preacher Ryan Chaney, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Lane, 2-5 p.m.

——–LA HONDA ———

Apple Jack’s is always a party in the redwoods, music or not. 1 Entrada Way, La Honda; 650-747-0331

——–PESCADERO ——–

Pescadero Country Store in beautiful downtown Pescadero; 251 Stage Rd, Pescadero;650-879-0410

+ Sun. May 19: Mark Kostrzewa – solo guitar, noon-2:30 p.m.