When it comes to cover bands, versatility is the key to success \u2014 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\u2019s mix of favorite dance-floor fillers to be just what the doctor ordered. \u2022 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, Caf\u00e9 Bar Europa will be the site of a special holiday event, “Sinatra\u2019s 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\u2019s musical menu is all in the event\u2019s title, with a mix of the late Frank Sinatra\u2019s classic tunes and holiday selections. There is something magical about Christmas songs, indeed. We never tire of the evergreens. Combining Ol\u2019 Blue Eyes with sing-a-long favorites is a wonderful lead in to the weekend\u2019s festivities. \u2022 Sinatra\u2019s White Christmas takes place at 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23 at Caf\u00e9-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 \u2014 a la the Police. If you enjoy music that\u2019s heavy on rhythm to get your New Year\u2019s Eve weekend started right, this is the show for you. \u2022 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\u2019s Longboard on Dec. 31, 9 p.m., the band\u2019s influences include Radiohead and Led Zeppelin, as well as blues and glam for a high-octane batch of tunes that\u2019s heavy on the melodic factor, as well as rocking hard. Song titles like “Paranoia” and “Thinking Aloud” give a hint of the group\u2019s dense, introspective songs, but this is a group that will appeal to both indie fans and classic-rock aficionados. \u2022 Badwater performs at 10 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31 at RT\u2019s Longboard, 1466 Garnet Ave. 21 and up. www.facebook.com\/ thebadwater<\/br> <\/br>Anyone looking for something a little different for their New Year\u2019s Eve entertainment should check out The Griffin\u2019s 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 \u2014 in this case, jazz and soul. But for The Griffin, that\u2019s 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\u2019s Eve, but with so much going on, this one will be hard to beat. \u2022 Speakeasy New Year\u2019s 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<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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