When it comes to cover bands, versatility is the key to success — and few bands are as versatile as the Siers Brothers. Performing a special afternoon set at the Beachcomber on Dec. 26, the Siers Brothers have been a local institution since the early 1980s, with a set list that includes everything from the Allman Brothers to the Jacksons, and from hits like “Hot, Hot, Hot” to “What I Like About You.” Anyone needing a post Christmas pick-me-up will find this afternoon’s mix of favorite dance-floor fillers to be just what the doctor ordered. • The Siers Brothers perform at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 26 at the Beachcomber, 2901 Mission Blvd. 21 and up. www.facebook.com/siersbrothersband On Dec. 23, Café Bar Europa will be the site of a special holiday event, “Sinatra’s White Christmas.” The beloved nightspot is always a great place to catch a meal and entertainment, with the holidays being a particularly special time. The night’s musical menu is all in the event’s title, with a mix of the late Frank Sinatra’s classic tunes and holiday selections. There is something magical about Christmas songs, indeed. We never tire of the evergreens. Combining Ol’ Blue Eyes with sing-a-long favorites is a wonderful lead in to the weekend’s festivities. • Sinatra’s White Christmas takes place at 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23 at Café-Bar Europa, 873 Turqouise St. 21 and up. No cover. www.theturquoise.com/wordpress Reggae/rock trio 3 Tone performs at the 710 Beach Club on Dec. 30. There seems to be no shortage of such combos at the moment, but 3 Tone has put in the work to build a following. Highlighted by fluid guitar, the group turns out an authentic sound that hits all the right marks, while also adding a modern edge — a la the Police. If you enjoy music that’s heavy on rhythm to get your New Year’s Eve weekend started right, this is the show for you. • 3 Tone performs at 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 30 at the 710 Beach Club, 710 Garnet Ave. 21 and up. Cover TBD. www.reverbnation.com/3tone Modern rock fans will want to give Los Angeles quartet Badwater a listen. Appearing at RT’s Longboard on Dec. 31, 9 p.m., the band’s influences include Radiohead and Led Zeppelin, as well as blues and glam for a high-octane batch of tunes that’s heavy on the melodic factor, as well as rocking hard. Song titles like “Paranoia” and “Thinking Aloud” give a hint of the group’s dense, introspective songs, but this is a group that will appeal to both indie fans and classic-rock aficionados. • Badwater performs at 10 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31 at RT’s Longboard, 1466 Garnet Ave. 21 and up. www.facebook.com/ thebadwater Anyone looking for something a little different for their New Year’s Eve entertainment should check out The Griffin’s speakeasy event, themed to harken back to the Prohibition era of the 1920s. Like most venues on this night, there will be a champagne toast and live music — in this case, jazz and soul. But for The Griffin, that’s just a starting point. Other attractions this evening include belly dancing, burlesque shows, aerial arts, fire-eating and hoop dancing. Adding to the excitement will be casino games with a chance to win prizes. There will be no shortage of events to go to this New Year’s Eve, but with so much going on, this one will be hard to beat. • Speakeasy New Year’s Eve takes place beginning at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31 at The Griffin, 1310 Morena Blvd. 21 and up. $40. www.thegriffinsd.com
