Wheat In The Barley

The Wheat In The Barley will be bringing their fusion of folk tunes and funky rhythms back to the Coast Capital Playhouse, 1532 Johnston Rd., on Saturday (Aug. 15) at 8 p.m.

The popular South Surrey band's appearance is the second in White Rock Players Club's ongoing series of Music In The Theatre fundraising concerts.

Tickets ($20) are available from Tapestry Music or the Coast Capital Playhouse (604-536-7535) or wrpctix@uniserve.com

For more information, visit www.whiterockplayers.ca

Waterfront concerts

The City of White Rock's Waterfront Concert series continues to entertain passersby through August, Saturdays and Sundays, 2-4 p.m. outside the White Rock Museum and Archives on Marine Drive.

Coming up are seasoned entertainer Marv Goble with dynamic 16 year-old vocalist Joe Given, this Saturday (Aug. 15), and the a cappella harmonies of the Pacific Showtime Chorus, Sunday, Aug. 16., followed by the Blue Voodoo Duo (Aug. 22) and the Fifteenth Field Artillery Clarinet Quartet (Aug. 23).

Panto auditions

Auditions for the next White Rock Players Club Christmas pantomime, Snow White, take place Sunday (Aug. 16), 1-6 p.m., plus Monday Aug. 17, 6-9 p.m., and Sunday Aug. 23, 2-7 p.m. at the Coast Capital Playhouse, 1532 Johnston Rd.

Director Susanne De Pencier is looking for 20 characters plus villagers for the panto, and says she needs actors of "all ages, shapes and sizes."

For more information, contact producer Geoff Giffin at geoff@geoffgiffin.com or 604-538-7561.

Trad jazz

While White Rock Traditional Jazz Society's season is on summer hiatus, house band Red Beans & Rice will continue to play 3-6 p.m. on Sundays through August at the Royal Canadian Legion Crescent Branch 240 (2643 128 St.),

Among upcoming guests with the band will be well-known concert guitarist Jake Langley, Jimmy Marsh and Gerry Green of the Grand Dominion Jazz Band, plus two younger generations of Honeywells playing along with leader Rice Honeywell. Also sitting in regularly with the band are WRTJS director Dave Ayton (clarinet) and stride pianist Peg Thomson.

On Aug. 30 the band will welcome performers Gary Church and Cheryl Thurston of Phoenix, AZ., plus rising trumpeter and vocalist Bria Skonberg.

The society's regular schedule of 3-6 p.m. Sunday sessions runs September to May at the legion, featuring house band Red Beans & Rice in rotation with other notable Dixieland bands from Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.

Admission with membership ($15 annually) is $8, without membership, $10. For details, visit www.whiterocktradjazz.com or call 604-591-7275.

Talent Search

There's a chance to support local talent, and hear a sizzling serving of the blues, as White Rock Blues Society's annual talent search returns this Sunday – Aug. 16 – 7-10 p.m. at West Beach Bar and Grill.

Four bands will be presented in this second night of competition. The finals, on Aug. 23 will also feature a performance by last year's winners, Sam & Luke.

Among confirmed contestants for this year's talent search are James Shepherd, Tom Vander Kam and Mike Fabro, plus the Some x 6 Blues Band, the Madison Blues Band and Big Sandy.

First prize includes recording time at Turtle Studios.

Admission is free.

For more information visit www.whiterockblues.com

Sean Hayden

Peninsula singer-songwriter Sean Hayden will celebrate the release of his self-titled debut CD, Friday Aug. 21, 8 p.m. at Southpoint Station Pub.

Guitarist-vocalist Hayden, whose organic rock reflects his pop-jazz background, recorded the eight track EP in Boston, Ma. at Mix One Studios, important in the careers of such famous artists as John Mayer and Aerosmith.

Roadhouse Five

Rice Honeywell Sr. – well known as front man for Dixielanders Red Beans and Rice – has a new band with a swing emphasis,

Rice Honeywell and the Roadhouse Five, playing Saturday nights in late August and early September, 8-10 p.m., at the Roadhouse Grille, 1763 King George Hwy.

As well as Honeywell on cornet and piano, the band includes equally well-respected musicians Jack Stafford (clarinet), Don Ogilvie (guitar), Ken Ogilvie (bass) and Roadhouse partner Bill Buurmeester (drums).

Upcoming dates are Aug. 22, 29; Sept. 5, 12.

Honeywell also plays solo jazz piano during dinner at the restaurant, Aug. 21-22, 28-29, Sept. 5, 11-13, 20, 25-26.

Live venues

Acoustic Groove Wednesday nights, Tap Urban Cafe (Rosemary Heights).

Left Behind, featuring David Blair and David Anthony, weekends at Southpoint Pub.

Music for dancing every Friday and Saturday night, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 8 (152 Street) Upcoming bands are Midnight Eagles (Aug. 14-15), Richard Stepp (Aug. 21-22), Cheek To Cheek (Aug. 28-29).

Sunday Blues Night with Russell Jackson, 8 p.m. to closing, Baselines Pub.

Live bands on Saturdays, Sawbuck's Pub.

James Devon, acoustic classical guitar and light jazz, Five Corners Bistro, Friday and Saturday, from 6-9 p.m.

Blues, jazz or light rock most Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Iguana's Beach Grill.

Musical entertainment some Saturdays at 7 p.m, Fronds Bistro on the Beach.

Live bands Saturdays at 8 p.m., Acoustic Groove's Smooth Scene, Sundays at 1 p.m. (featuring Tony Chamberlist and Mike Taylor) and live music Thursdays, Fridays, West Beach Bar & Grill.

Acoustic jam and open mic with guitarist-vocalist Dennis Pook, Uli's Restaurant, Sundays, 7-10:30 p.m.

Jazz with Jim Black Band, other performers, Fridays and Saturdays, Sideshows Westcoast Grill.

Glen Pearson's Thursday Night Jam, plus live entertainers Tuesdays from 8-12 p.m., The Sandpiper Pub.

Jani Jacovac Wednesdays, Neil James Harnett Sundays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. jazz, R & B, light rock and covers Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Washington Avenue Grill.

Absolut Live showcasing jazz, folk and Latin music Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Beecher Street Cafe.

'Open mic' with singer/guitarist Mike Villeneuve 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, live performers Saturdays The Wired Monk (Crescent Beach).

Crescent Moon Coffee House drop in jam for musicians and music lovers, every second Sunday afternoon and evening at 4 p.m. Camp Alexandra Dining Hall.

Occasional live music evenings, Belle's Restaurant.

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