Nightspots
Live
102 S. First St. [map]
623-1443
This lounge, remodeled and under new management, features live music Fri. happy hour 6:30-9 p.m. and occasional evenings. Also, DJs, Thurs.-Sat. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover (except Fri. & Sat. after 11 p.m.), dancing.
May 3: FUBAR
6-piece band led by guitarist Randy Tessier and featuring vocalist Sophia Hanifi. Their repertoire is an eclectic mix of originals by Hanifi and Tessier and covers of everyone from the Everly Brothers, the Kinks, and the Yardbirds to Miles Davis and Steve Earle. 6:30-9 p.m.
May 10: Drivin’ Sideways 
Veteran local band fueled by Pontiac Pete Ferguson’s alternately soulful and ornery vocals. Their country-based repertoire still features lots of classic honky-tonk, but they also cover everyone from Chuck Berry and Johnny Burnette to the Beatles and James Brown. With guest guitarist Jimmy Grant, bassist Chris Goerke, drummer Mark Newbound, and keyboardist Jim King. 6:30-9 p.m.
May 17: The Vibratrons
All-star band led by veteran local rocker Dan Mulholland, the charismatic former leader of the Watusis and several other great local rock ’n’ roll bands. Its repertoire includes everything from garage rock and blues to country and folk, along with more ballads than Mulholland usually essays. With guitarist Brian Delaney, keyboardist Andy Adamson, bassist Jerry Hancock, and drummer Rich Dishman. 6:30-9 p.m.
May 24: The Rhythm Machines
A mix of classic rock, soul, funk, R&B, and jazz fusion by this local quartet. With guest drummer Muruga Booker, a renowned percussionist who has played with the likes of George Clinton, Jerry Garcia, and Weather Report. 6-9:30 p.m.
May 31: Drivin’ Sideways 
Veteran local band fueled by Pontiac Pete Ferguson’s alternately soulful and ornery vocals. Their country-based repertoire still features lots of classic honky-tonk, but they also cover everyone from Chuck Berry and Johnny Burnette to the Beatles and James Brown. With guitarist George Bedard, bassist Chris G, drummer Mark Newbound, and keyboardist Jim King. 6:30-9 p.m.
June 23: Scars on 45
Yorkshire (UK) indie acoustic pop-rock quintet whose single “Heart of Fire” was the lead song for the 8th season soundtrack of for the 8th season soundtrack of Grey’s Anatomy. Proceeds donated to ovarian cancer research in memory of Mariel Almendras, a Dicken Elementary School student who died from the disease in 2011. $20 in advance at livea2.com and at the door; kids 15 & under, $10 at the door only. 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m).
