The 12th Annual Sizzlin’ Summer Concert Series continues on June 14 with Louie & the Lovers, performing Tex-Mex, rock, country and originals. The free concerts runs Sundays 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.
Soprano Katherine Arthur, a music teacher at San Luis Coastal Adult School, and pianist, Janis Johnson, will perform selections from Mahler and Gershwin at a fund-raiser concert benefiting the San Luis Coastal Adult School Scholarship Fund and set for 3 p.m. Saturday, June 27 at St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church, 2220 Snowy Egret Ln., in Los Osos. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For information and tickets, call 549-1222 or see: www.ae.slcusd.org. A reception will follow the concert.
Otter Productions of SLO is bringing a new concert/festival to Avila Beach in August. “Rootfire At The Beach,” is set for Sunday, Aug. 2 at the Avila Beach Resort and is billed as “a celebration of roots reggae music and culture.” Tickets for the all-ages show are $25 in advance (available now), $35 general admission, $40 at the gate and $100 for VIP seating. The show features Tribal Seeds, Stephen Marley, Collie Buddz, Shwayze, and The Movement with DJ sets by Expanders Sound System. For tickets and more information see: www.otterproductionsinc.com.
Tickets are available now for Academy Award and Grammy Award-winning artist, Melissa Etheridge’s, upcoming solo concert at the Performing Arts Center at Cal Poly set for 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, an Otter Production, Inc., and Cal Poly Arts production. Get tickets at the PAC Box Office, call (805) 756-4849, or order on line at: www.pacslo.org. Etheridge will play songs from her new album, “This is M.E.,” plus some of her greatest hits like, “Come to My Window,” “I’m The Only One” and “I Want To Come Over.” Known for an iconic voice, profound lyrics and riveting stage presence; Etheridge will share personal stories about her remarkable journey through life and the inspiration behind some of her most beloved songs. All ages show.
Castoro Cellars Winery in Templeton has some special events in June. Castoro Cellars is located at 1315 N. Bethel Rd., at Hwy 46 West in rural Templeton. Events are:
• Daily throughout June, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.: Art Exhibit featuring the paintings of Bob Goetting. Free. Goetting will display his oil-over-acrylic on canvas paintings in Castoro’s events gallery.
• Sunday, June 21, 1-4 p.m., a Father’s Day Celebration featuring The Martin Paris Band. Free. Drawing on inspiration from 
California’s wine country, Paris plays a versatile array of original songs and classic rock ’n’ roll covers. This free show will be held on Castoro’s outdoor stage so bring a picnic or purchase lunch from Higgie’s BBQ. Some seating will be provided or bring a chair to sit on.
• Saturday, June 27, 6 p.m., SLOFolks outdoor concert with Laurence Juber. Tickets are $22. Best known as lead guitarist for Paul McCartney’s Wings, Juber is a 2-time Grammy Award winner, a world-class finger-style guitarist, and the leader of his own trio. Fig Fine Foods of Atascadero will be selling a gourmet dinner for $15 per person, cash only. Music will be solar powered by Semmes & Co.
Tickets for all events may be purchased online at: www.castorocellars.com or call 1-888-DAM-FINE. All tickets are sold as will call. No refunds or exchanges on ticket purchases. For more information call the Castoro Tasting Room at (805) 238-0725 or check the events page of the website at: www.castorocellars.com.
The Arroyo Grande Village Summer Concert Series continues with another of its show on Sunday, June 21 at 1 p.m. at the Rotary Bandstand in the Village of Arroyo Grand. The free show features the SLO County Trumpet Alliance, a 15-member trumpet ensemble that performs throughout the San Luis Obispo area. Now in its fourth year, the group has become known and respected for its musical excellence and successful performances. The Alliance was formed in 2011 through the collaborative efforts of Warren Balfour, Dan Beher and Lyle Stubson. The concept was further stimulated by the donation of a trumpet ensemble library by Danny Beher (Otter Music Publishing) and the Warren Balfour collection. The group’s repertoire now contains more than 100 musical works for trumpet ensemble which range from classical to popular music. Members of the group are local musicians who are educators, business professionals and retirees. A fun raffle, food, drinks and free tours of historical buildings in Heritage Square Park are also always available. A new feature this year is “Art at the Concert” which will feature local artisans and their creations.