Friday, Feb. 24
Asleep at the Switch — Ten to 15 musicians playing bluegrass, country-western, 1940s to whatever. "It really is a good sound. Admission is very cheap. Put whatever you want in the kitty." 6-8 p.m. EVERY FRIDAY AT GARIBALDI CITY HALL, 107 SIXTH ST., 503-322-3327.

The Jacob Merlin Band — 9 p.m. ROADHOUSE 101, 4649 SW HWY. 101, LINCOLN CITY, 541-994-7729.

Beth Willis Rock Duo — A crackling fire, beautiful surroundings and friendly staff, plus Beth and Todd rocking originals and requests. Sounds like a good night. 8-11 p.m. THE ATTIC LOUNGE AT SALISHAN, FOUR MILES SOUTH OF LINCOLN CITY IN GLENEDEN BEACH, 800-452-2300.

Ric DiBlasi — Italian cuisine and the coast’s favorite piano man. 6:30-10 p.m. ITALIAN RIVIERA, TWO MILES NORTH OF DEPOE BAY ON HWY. 101, 541-764-3400.

Michael Dane — The famous Michael on piano and guitar, playing modern classics with Hawaiian style. 6-10 p.m. GRACIE'S SEA HAG, 58 SE HWY. 101, DEPOE BAY, 541-765-2734.

Elizabeth Cable — 6-8 p.m. SAVORY CAFE & PIZZERIA, 526 NW COAST ST., NEWPORT, 541-574-9365.

Paul VanDenBogaard — Sons of the Beaches front-man in a special solo showcase. 8 p.m. CAFE MUNDO, COAST ST. AND NW 2ND, NEWPORT, 541-574-8134.

Clean Slate — Authentic Italian cuisine accompanied by some of the best tunes from the 1960s and 70s. From Dylan, The Band, The Beatles, Grateful Dead and U2, to Oregon Coast blues, this duo delivers. 6-8 p.m. GREEN GABLES ITALIAN CAFE, 156 NW COAST ST., NEWPORT, 541-574-0986.

The Purple Cats — Presented by Lozelle Jennings, featuring Henry Cooper on guitar. There will be a professional video company documenting parts of this performance, with probable posting on YouTube. Those in the witness protection program are advised to wear disguises. 8-11 p.m. BIER ONE, 424 W. COAST HWY. 101, NEWPORT.

Beth & the Prism — Inventive instrumentals and alternative song, vocals and guitar in a house party setting. 6-8 p.m. CLUB 1216, INSIDE THE CANYON WAY RESTAURANT & BOOKSTORE, 1216 CANYON WAY, NEWPORT, 541-265-8319.

CRC — Celebrate the first big night of the SWF with the Classic Rock Club. Prepare to rock hard, soft and well. 9 p.m. THE BAY HAVEN, 608 SW BAY BLVD., NEWPORT, 541-265-7271.

Luv Gunn Reloaded — Newport's favorite rock and blues band will be playing original and good-time music for the Seafood & Wine Fest weekend. 8 p.m. UPTOWN PUB, 636 SW HURBERT, NEWPORT, 541-265-3369.

Live Band at the The Flounder — On Friday nights at this Waldport landmark tavern, you'll hear either the Eddie St. Claire Band or DeSoto. 9 p.m. to midnight. THE FLOUNDER INN, HWY. 101, WALDPORT.

T.J. Ashley — Solo acoustic rock. 6:30 p.m. THE DRIFT INN, 124 HWY. 101 N., YACHATS, 541-547-4477.

Saturday, Feb. 25
Brethren Thread — 9 p.m. SAN DUNE PUB, 127 LANEDA AVE., MANZANITA, $5 COVER, 503-368-5080.

The Lee Gray Blues Band — Doors open at 6:30 p.m., music at 7 p.m. LINCOLN CITY CULTURAL CENTER, 540 NE HWY. 101, LINCOLN CITY, $10 in advance, $12 at the door, 541-994-9994.

The Ty Curtis Band — Blues. 9 p.m. ROADHOUSE 101, 4649 SW HWY. 101, LINCOLN CITY, 541-994-7729.

The Water Brothers — 9 p.m. SNUG HARBOR BAR & GRILL, 5001 SW HWY. 101, LINCOLN CITY, 541-996-4976.

Hot Club du Jour — Gypsy jazz. 7 p.m. THE BAY HOUSE, 5911 SW HWY. 101, LINCOLN CITY, 541-996-3222.

Beth Willis Rock Duo — It's never the same show twice! Portland's "Best Female Artist" (PMA 2012) and her scorching lead guitarist are always worth a second look. 8-11 p.m. THE ATTIC LOUNGE AT SALISHAN, FOUR MILES SOUTH OF LINCOLN CITY IN GLENEDEN BEACH, 800-452-2300.

Torch & Swing Night — The Riv is celebrating its 12th year of sultry swing and classic ballads fromt he 1930s, 40s and 50s, once a month at Torch & Swing Night. Ric DeBlasi, Mark Bielman and Rick LeDoux, and featuring Victor Sharpe on sax. 7:30 p.m. ITALIAN RIVIERA, TWO MILES NORTH OF DEPOE BAY ON HWY. 101, 541-764-3400.

Michael Dane — The famous Michael on piano and guitar, playing modern classics with Hawaiian style. 6-10 p.m. GRACIE'S SEA HAG, 58 SE HWY. 101, DEPOE BAY, 541-765-2734.

Wild Hog in the Woods — One of the valley's best, and most feral, string bands, playing for Seafood & Wine weekend. 8:30 p.m. NANA'S IRISH PUB, 613 NW THIRD ST., NEWPORT, 541-574-8787.

Rick Bartow & the Backseat Drivers —  Featuring an ensemble of musicians on instruments including guitar, bass, horns, piano, drums and vocals, perform original, rockin’ coastal blues. 7 p.m. CAFE MUNDO, COAST ST. AND NW 2ND, NEWPORT, 541-574-8134.

Rock Your Way Through the Seafood and Wine Festival — When you get out from under the tent, head over to the Haven. They'll be hosting the Golden Gate Trio from 3 to 6 p.m., followed by Lozelle & the Purple Cats (high energy blues) starting at 9 p.m. THE BAY HAVEN, 608 SW BAY BLVD., NEWPORT, 541-265-7271.

Luv Gunn Reloaded — Newport's favorite rock and blues band will be playing original and good-time music for the Seafood & Wine Fest weekend. 8 p.m. UPTOWN PUB, 636 SW HURBERT, NEWPORT, 541-265-3369.

Coin of the Realm — Old-world fiddle, polka, Celtic and classical. 6:30 p.m. THE DRIFT INN, 124 HWY. 101 N., YACHATS, 541-547-4477.

Sunday, Feb. 26
Blues-rock jam — Led by the Water Brothers Band. 3 p.m. OLD OREGON TAVERN, 1604 NE HWY. 101, LINCOLN CITY, 541-994-8515.

Sunday Jazz Jam — Hosted by jazz guitarist Robin Crum, from the group Badlee Bent. 2-5 p.m. WINE 101, 220 SE HWY. 101, LINCOLN CITY, 541-996-3101.

Cannon & Sloan — Acoustic. 8:30 p.m. SNUG HARBOR BAR & GRILL, 5001 SW HWY. 101, LINCOLN CITY, 541-996-4976.

Ric DiBlasi — Italian cuisine and the coast’s favorite piano man. 6:30-10 p.m. ITALIAN RIVIERA, TWO MILES NORTH OF DEPOE BAY ON HWY. 101, 541-764-3400.

Michael Dane — The famous Michael on piano and guitar, playing modern classics with Hawaiian style. 6-10 p.m. GRACIE'S SEA HAG, 58 SE HWY. 101, DEPOE BAY, 541-765-2734.

Blues Jam — Free and friendly, with Lozelle Jennings on vocals, harp and squeezebox, and Leonard Maxson on drums. 4-7 p.m. BIER ONE, 424 SW COAST HWY., NEWPORT, 541-265-4630.

Rock and blues jam — Led by Luv Gunn. 3-6 p.m. THE BAY HAVEN, 608 SW BAY BLVD., NEWPORT, 541-265-7271.

Van Meyers Jazz — Exploratory improv jazz. 6:30 p.m. THE DRIFT INN, 124 HWY. 101 N., YACHATS, 541-547-4477.

Monday, Feb. 27
Brian Egan — A solo folk and pop acoustic guitarist who warms the audience with his originals and cover tunes. 6:30 p.m. THE DRIFT INN, 124 HWY. 101 N., YACHATS, 541-547-4477.

Gig much? — Send your listings and photos to niki@oregoncoasttoday.com.

Tuesday, Feb. 28
Cannon & Sloan — 8:30 p.m. SNUG HARBOR BAR & GRILL, 5001 SW HWY. 101, LINCOLN CITY, 541-996-4976.

The Bret Lucich Experience — An unforgettable show, with music, impersonations and comedy, in the Attic Lounge every Tuesday. 7-9 p.m. SALISHAN SPA & GOLF RESORT, GLENEDEN BEACH, 541-764-2371.

Ric DiBlasi — Italian cuisine and the coast’s favorite piano man. 6:30-10 p.m. ITALIAN RIVIERA, TWO MILES NORTH OF DEPOE BAY ON HWY. 101, 541-764-3400.

Derek Jefferson — Jefferson has been playing classical guitar since he was 7. Now, at the age of 17, his talent will blow you away. 5:30-7:30 p.m. GREEN GABLES ITALIAN CAFE, 156 NW COAST ST., NEWPORT, 541-574-0986.

Mike Anderson — Jazz. 6:30 p.m. THE DRIFT INN, 124 HWY. 101 N., YACHATS, 541-547-4477.

Wednesday, Feb. 28
The Bret Lucich Show — Now, Bret's playing Mist Lounge on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. He's a local legend who performs music and comedy. 6-9 p.m. MIST LOUNGE AT SURFTIDES, 2945 NW JETTY AVE., LINCOLN CITY, 800-452-2159.

Ric DiBlasi — Italian cuisine and the coast’s favorite piano man. 6:30-10 p.m. ITALIAN RIVIERA, TWO MILES NORTH OF DEPOE BAY ON HWY. 101, 541-764-3400.

Blues Jam — Led by Lee Gray. 6-10 p.m. O'DOWNEY'S IRISH PUB, 272 SE HWY. 101, DEPOE BAY, 541-765-4441.

Coyote Morning — Coyote Bill Terry leads a rotating cast of musicians on a merry journey through the Western milieu, playing country and folk. 7 p.m. CAFE MUNDO, COAST ST. AND NW 2ND, NEWPORT, 541-574-8134.

Lozelle Jennings & Danny Norton — 5:30-7:30 p.m. GREEN GABLES ITALIAN CAFE, 156 NW COAST ST., NEWPORT, 541-574-0986.

Richard Sharpless — 6:30 p.m. THE DRIFT INN, 124 HWY. 101 N., YACHATS, 541-547-4477.

Thursday, March 1
Thursday Night Jam — Led by Denise Drake, who plays guitar, piano and accordion, with a set list of rock, blues, country and folk. 7 p.m. TSUNAMI BAR & GRILL, 675 NEHALEM BLVD., WHEELER, 503-368-3778,

The Bret Lucich Show — Now, Bret's playing Mist Lounge on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. He's a local legend who performs music and comedy. 6-9 p.m. MIST LOUNGE AT SURFTIDES, 2945 NW JETTY AVE., LINCOLN CITY, 800-452-2159.

Thursday Blues Jam — Hosted by Lee Gray. Bring your axe and jam! 5 p.m. WINE 101, 220 SE HWY. 101, LINCOLN CITY, 541-996-3101.

Local bands night — 9 p.m. ROADHOUSE 101, 4649 SW HWY. 101, LINCOLN CITY, 541-994-7729.

Open Mike Night — The cafe's weekly performance art venue. Saundra Shreve hosts musicians, singers, dancers, poets, authors and even hula-hoopers. You never know who will sign up. 7 p.m. CAFE MUNDO, COAST ST. AND NW 2ND, NEWPORT, 541-574-8134.

Acoustic Jam — Led by Doc Tom. 6 p.m. YACHATS UNDERGROUND PUB & GRUB, 125 OCEANVIEW DRIVE, YACHATS, 541-547-4600.

Golden Gate Trio — A pleasing rhythmic meld of acoustic Americana-folk-rock with a slight bluesy streak and Dead-ish psychedelic roots. Original music with a familiar, energetic feel. Covers that harken to the heyday of the Haight. In an unusual twist, Hodges and Norton trade off instruments for a totally engaging groove. 6:30 p.m. THE DRIFT INN, 124 HWY. 101 N., YACHATS, 541-547-4477.

Friday, March 2
Asleep at the Switch — Ten to 15 musicians playing bluegrass, country-western, 1940s to whatever. "It really is a good sound. Admission is very cheap. Put whatever you want in the kitty." 6-8 p.m. EVERY FRIDAY AT GARIBALDI CITY HALL, 107 SIXTH ST., 503-322-3327.

One Way Out — 9 p.m. ROADHOUSE 101, 4649 SW HWY. 101, LINCOLN CITY, 541-994-7729.

Beth Willis Rock Duo — A crackling fire, beautiful surroundings and friendly staff, plus Beth and Todd rocking originals and requests. Sounds like a good night. 8-11 p.m. THE ATTIC LOUNGE AT SALISHAN, FOUR MILES SOUTH OF LINCOLN CITY IN GLENEDEN BEACH, 800-452-2300.

Ric DiBlasi — Italian cuisine and the coast’s favorite piano man. 6:30-10 p.m. ITALIAN RIVIERA, TWO MILES NORTH OF DEPOE BAY ON HWY. 101, 541-764-3400.

Michael Dane — The famous Michael on piano and guitar, playing modern classics with Hawaiian style. 6-10 p.m. GRACIE'S SEA HAG, 58 SE HWY. 101, DEPOE BAY, 541-765-2734.

Elizabeth Cable — 6-8 p.m. SAVORY CAFE & PIZZERIA, 526 NW COAST ST., NEWPORT, 541-574-9365.

Past Forward — One of the Central Coast’s jazz favorites, featuring Patty Egan, David M. Jones, Neal Staufenbeil, Curtis Colt and Steve Driver. Playing classics from jazz, pop, swing and the Great American Songbook. 8 p.m. CAFE MUNDO, COAST ST. AND NW 2ND, NEWPORT, 541-574-8134.

Clean Slate — Authentic Italian cuisine accompanied by some of the best tunes from the 1960s and 70s. From Dylan, The Band, The Beatles, Grateful Dead and U2, to Oregon Coast blues, this duo delivers. 6-8 p.m. GREEN GABLES ITALIAN CAFE, 156 NW COAST ST., NEWPORT, 541-574-0986.

Club 1216 —Folk music, house party style. 6-8 p.m. CLUB 1216, INSIDE THE CANYON WAY RESTAURANT & BOOKSTORE, 1216 CANYON WAY, NEWPORT, 541-265-8319.

Live Band at the The Flounder — On Friday nights at this Waldport landmark tavern, you'll hear either the Eddie St. Claire Band or DeSoto. 9 p.m. to midnight. THE FLOUNDER INN, HWY. 101, WALDPORT.

Earl Knight — Folk, bluegrass, classic covers. 6:30 p.m. THE DRIFT INN, 124 HWY. 101 N., YACHATS, 541-547-4477.

Saturday, March 3
Tony Smiley — 9 p.m. SAN DUNE PUB, 127 LANEDA AVE., MANZANITA, $5 COVER, 503-368-5080.

The Lee Gray Blues Band — Doors open at 6:30 p.m., music at 7 p.m. LINCOLN CITY CULTURAL CENTER, 540 NE HWY. 101, LINCOLN CITY, $10 in advance, $12 at the door, 541-994-9994.

Sonny Hess — Blues. 9 p.m. ROADHOUSE 101, 4649 SW HWY. 101, LINCOLN CITY, 541-994-7729.

Blues Train — 9 p.m. SNUG HARBOR BAR & GRILL, 5001 SW HWY. 101, LINCOLN CITY, 541-996-4976.

Beth Willis Rock Duo — It's never the same show twice! Portland's "Best Female Artist" (PMA 2012) and her scorching lead guitarist are always worth a second look. 8-11 p.m. THE ATTIC LOUNGE AT SALISHAN, FOUR MILES SOUTH OF LINCOLN CITY IN GLENEDEN BEACH, 800-452-2300.

Ric DiBlasi — Italian cuisine and the coast’s favorite piano man. 6:30-10 p.m. ITALIAN RIVIERA, TWO MILES NORTH OF DEPOE BAY ON HWY. 101, 541-764-3400.

Michael Dane — The famous Michael on piano and guitar, playing modern classics with Hawaiian style. 6-10 p.m. GRACIE'S SEA HAG, 58 SE HWY. 101, DEPOE BAY, 541-765-2734.

Rick Bartow & the Backseat Drivers —  Featuring an ensemble of musicians on instruments including guitar, bass, horns, piano, drums and vocals, perform original, rockin’ coastal blues. 7 p.m. CAFE MUNDO, COAST ST. AND NW 2ND, NEWPORT, 541-574-8134.

Elizabeth Cable — 5:30 p.m. GREEN GABLES ITALIAN CAFE, 156 NW COAST ST., NEWPORT, 541-574-0986.

Luv Gunn — Classic rock with a bit of the blues. 9 p.m. THE BAY HAVEN, 608 SW BAY BLVD., NEWPORT, 541-265-7271.

Shy-Shy and Gary — 6:30 p.m. THE DRIFT INN, 124 HWY. 101 N., YACHATS, 541-547-4477.

Sunday, March 4
Blues-rock jam — Led by the Water Brothers Band. 3 p.m. OLD OREGON TAVERN, 1604 NE HWY. 101, LINCOLN CITY, 541-994-8515.

Sunday Jazz Jam — Hosted by jazz guitarist Robin Crum, from the group Badlee Bent. 2-5 p.m. WINE 101, 220 SE HWY. 101, LINCOLN CITY, 541-996-3101.

Cannon & Sloan — Acoustic. 8:30 p.m. SNUG HARBOR BAR & GRILL, 5001 SW HWY. 101, LINCOLN CITY, 541-996-4976.

Ric DiBlasi — Italian cuisine and the coast’s favorite piano man. 6:30-10 p.m. ITALIAN RIVIERA, TWO MILES NORTH OF DEPOE BAY ON HWY. 101, 541-764-3400.

Michael Dane — The famous Michael on piano and guitar, playing modern classics with Hawaiian style. 6-10 p.m. GRACIE'S SEA HAG, 58 SE HWY. 101, DEPOE BAY, 541-765-2734.

Blues Jam — Free and friendly, with Lozelle Jennings on vocals, harp and squeezebox, and Leonard Maxson on drums. 4-7 p.m. BIER ONE, 424 SW COAST HWY., NEWPORT, 541-265-4630.

Rock and blues jam — Led by Luv Gunn. 3-6 p.m. THE BAY HAVEN, 608 SW BAY BLVD., NEWPORT, 541-265-7271.

Elizabeth Cable — 6:30 p.m. THE DRIFT INN, 124 HWY. 101 N., YACHATS, 541-547-4477.