The 12th Annual Sizzlin’ Summer Concert Series continues on July 26 with Paisanos performing rock ’n’ roll. The free concert runs from 3 to 6 p.m. except Aug. 23 in Ramona Garden Park in conjunction with the Grover Beach Farmers Market. Shop for fresh fruits and vegetables, kick back on the grass, enjoy a glass of wine or beer, dance or just listen to the great music. Bring your own blankets or chairs. For more information, call 473- 4580.
On Sunday, July 26 Pismo’s ’Hot Swingin’ Jazz’ club, The Basin Street Regulars will bring bands from near and far to the Pismo Vet’s Hall at 780 Bello Street, Pismo Beach. Beginning at 11 a.m. the BSR Jam Session and continuing at 1 and 3:15 p.m. with the Crescent Katz (pictured) and at 2:15 p.m. the Creole Syncopators provide plenty of toe tapping, foot stomping fun for lovers of traditional jazz. Food, Beverages and room to dance round out a perfect 
afternoon. Donation at the door is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. For more information call: (805) 937 8402 or go to www.pismojazz.com. Email at: .
The Red Barn Community Concert Series is out-doing itself at the end of July and start of August with two great shows in three nights, featuring Tuba Skinny on Thursday, July 30 and The Dustbowl Revival on Saturday, Aug. 1
Doors open both days at 4:30 p.m. with a potluck supper at 5. Bring a dish to share, your own place settings and BYOB, too. Concerts start at 6 p.m. Cost is a $15 donation at the door (no advanced tickets) with all proceeds going to the musicians.
Formed in 2009, Tuba Skinny has evolved from a loose collection of street musicians into a solid ensemble dedicated to the traditional New Orleans sound and drawing from such musical influences as spirituals, Depression-era blues, ragtime and traditional jazz. Tuba Skinny’s album, Owl Call Blues, was voted Best Traditional Jazz Album by offbeat magazine. Check them out on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/pages/Tuba-Skinny.
Returning to the Red Barn, the Dustbowl Revival is an American roots orchestra with eight, full-time members dabbling in bluegrass, swing, jazz, pre-war blues, southern soul and New Orleans funk. The band was voted “Best Live Band in LA,” by LA Weekly and brings a variety of instruments to the stage — fiddle, mandolin, trombone, gypsy guitar, clarinet, trumpet, ukulele, drums, tuba, organ, a bass made from a canoe oar, harmonica and plenty of washboard and kazoo for good luck. The band’s fourth CD, With A Lampshade On, will be released soon and can be pre-ordered at the show. See the website at: www.dustbowlrevival.com.
As always, the shows are made possible through the support and assistance of the entire Red Barn Community (the Children of the Barn) and with support from KCBX Public Radio and Live Oak Music Festival.
Sacramento-based indie band, Bachelor Paradise, will perform a free concert at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 30 at Last Stage West, located on Hwy 41 about half way between Atascadero and Morro Bay (15050 Morro Rd.). Formed in 2013, Bachelor Paradise features front man-guitarist, Billy Felix, drummer Phil Wingett and bassist, Lewis Beck, and plays a blend of “jangly, indie rock tunes with the occasional detour into squalling guitar feedback” The band recently released a 5-song EP entitled, “Feast/Fatal” and is preparing to record its first full album as a group. See the band’s Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/bachelorparadise7 for music samples.
The Great American Melodrama has added the classic melodrama A Four-Legged Fortune to its summer season. Written by Dion Boucicault, Fortune has been delighting audiences of all ages since it first premiered in London in 1866. Suzy Newman directs the show and musical direction is provided by Kevin Lawson. High stakes and the thrill of the turf racing are featured in the play, one of the first in theater history to center on a horse race. Villainous Grindley Goodge (Nate Ruleaux) stands to inherit his uncle’s fortune. He will stop at nothing to gain wealth and possess the beautiful Katey Rideout (Emily Would). Standing in Goodge’s way are Katey’s true love Tom (Mike Lee), and the former jockey, Nat (Tom Ammon). They happen to have certain horse, the Flying Scud, who’s a sure bet to win the Derby and make them both rich. Complete with deception, crooked card games and duels, A Four-Legged Fortune is a delight for audiences young and old.Rounding out the cast are Andrea J. Love, Toby Tropper, Megan C.C. Walker, and Joel White. After each performance of A Four-Legged Fortune, the Melodrama presents The Summer Blockbuster Revue. The revue features a medley of songs from your favorite summer movies, parodies of yet-to-be-filmed sequels and reboots, and an appearance by the shark from Jaws that you won’t soon forget. The show runs through September 20. These productions run in repertory with the Melodrama’s production of La Rue’s Return. Performances are Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays at 3 and 7 p.m. and Sundays at 6 p.m. For specific show dates and times visit www.americanmelodrama.com. Tickets are $19 to $25. For more information and to purchase tickets, call the Melodrama Box Office at 805-489-2499 or visit them online.
The 12th Annual Sizzlin’ Summer Concert Series continues on July 26 with Occasional Moustache performing Californicana, country rock, Americana. The free concert runs from 3 to 6 p.m. except Aug. 23 in Ramona Garden Park in conjunction with the Grover Beach Farmers Market. Shop for fresh fruits and vegetables, kick back on the grass, enjoy a glass of wine or beer, dance or just listen to the great music. Bring your own blankets or chairs. For more information, call 473- 4580.