Guam live!
By Rafaelito Deausen
August 3, 8
Jimmy Dee’s: This beachside bar teams up restaurant Caliente to offer live traditional entertainment and good Mexican food. Sunday, Soul Vibes plays great island sounds from 5 p.m. Then it’s the Chamorrita and Matua’s Show: island dancing and fire-knife entertainment. Friday, they’re back for a 9:30 p.m. show. Located off Pale San Vitores Road. Tel: 649 8877
August 3 to 9
Cho Chos Bar: The full package, fire knife dance show with dinner starts at 7 p.m. Acoustic performances from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday, catch Jack Larimer and his contemporary rock and island music. Wednesday through Friday, Bo and James play classic and contemporary rock. Saturday, Sebastian Camacho closes off with island and soft rock. Located in the outside bar of the Fiesta Resort Guam. <www.fiestaguam.com> Tel: 646 5880
August 3 to 9
The Tumon Bay Lobster and Grill: Great dinner with acoustic accompaniment. Sunday, DUB plays from Beatle’s covers to local island favorites. Monday, Tre & Vince play island music. Tuesday, Thomas offers island and contemporary rock music. Wednesday, Gene plays classic and contemporary rock, and island music. Thursday, the Beach Geezers offer classic rock and island sounds. Friday, Trout Mask Replica (TMR) plays island and soft rock, followed by Mike and Joe doing classic rock to island on Saturday. Located in Tumon near Subway. Tel: 649 5858
August 3 to 9
Mac & Marti’s: Always busy and always pumping with a long bar and an even longer drink menu. Sunday, it’s Mike and Joe’s unplugged island sound with classic rock stirred in. Monday, mellow out with G Strings Aloud playing classic alternative rock mixed with some originals. Tuesday, Fanai Tafari livens the night with island and reggae rhythms. Wednesday, the M-80s offers its alternative classic rock blend like The Cure. Thursday, Koufu brings experimental alternative and contemporary sounds. Friday is powered by The Fall: punk alternative from Fall Out Boy to Finch. Saturday it’s Flinched for another night of punk and alternative rock. Showtimes are 10 p.m. Located in Tumon next to Subway. Tel: 647-1879
August 3 to 9
Bamboo Bar: The perfect smoke-free spot to catch up with friends over drinks. Nightly except Thursday catch Jesse, Ruby, and Bobby from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. for a mellow night of easy listening, from local original Chamorro music to current radio favorites. Gene fills in Thursday nights with more island and acoustic contemporary rock. Both are great shows. Located in the lobby of Outrigger Guam Resort next to the Palm Cafe Restaurant. Tel: 649-9000 ext 5341
August 5 to 9
The Fishbowl: Tuesday, catch Dannaj’s harmonious alternative, island R&B and contemporary rock from 10:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, Mike and Joe play acoustic island, soft rock and contemporary from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday, Pai’re plays your requests, from island to rock. Friday speeds up 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. with Biggah and Bettah’s island music. Saturday, show your best dance moves as Caliente’s salsa brings in the crowd. Cover charge is $2, 10:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Located in the Acanta Mall, Tumon. Tel: 649-1291 <www.fishbowlguam.com>
August 8
The Point: The perfect place to enjoy good music and café-style food. Friday offers the adult contemporary sound of Renaissance playing covers from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s, (Police, Cecilio and Kopono). Located in the Sheraton Laguna Guam. Tel: 646-2222
August 6 to 9
Atrio Bar: Feel the ambiance the moment you step inside; a great drink menu and reasonable prices. Wednesday it’s the Sirens, a female DJ ensemble that helps you dance the night away. Thursday, Two Weeks Notice plays a blend of island music and light rock. Friday catch Maseha’s alternative and classic rock. Located in Sheraton Laguna Resort. Tel: 646-2222 ext. 1430
August 4 to 9
The Venue: A cozy, smoke-free setting with great bar-side seating and lounge tables facing the stage. Come in on Tuesday after 6pm for their Rock Band contest and win great prizes, $20 entrance fee. Wednesday, Maseha plays soft alternative rock from John Mayer to Dave Matthews Band, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday, Acoustic Soul offers ’80s and ’90s classic rock covers from Maroon 5 to Fleetwood Mac followed by Joyride’s alternative-rock waves (Incubus and 311) until 1 a.m. Friday it’s the ’70s to ’90s easy listening of Reasons followed by Dannaj with R&B, island and rock music. Saturday, Natural Rhythms brings island and reggae beats. Located next to Nissan Auto City. Open 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tel: 477-8368
August 6 to 9
Casa Nami: Drinks, pool and live music. Wednesday catch Spin-Age playing island and reggae sounds. Thursday, newly assembled Okeyday plays a brief acoustic set at 10:30 p.m. before closing the night with punk and alternative rock until 2 a.m. Friday, Flying Dutchmen liven it up with alternative rock and pop-punk covers. Saturday, Numzkul serves punk rock and rock that will get your head bobbing. Located across from PIC. Open 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Showtimes are 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tel: 646-6264.
August 6 to 9
Livehouse: Offers the feeling that it is your own hidden spot on Guam. Wednesday listen to the experimental rock of The Nuggets. Thursdays the two-man acoustic group Claim-More brings alternative rock covers from Incubus. Friday catch Flinched as they fill you with punk rock, screamo and alternative music. Saturday, Koufu and their experimental alternative originals take the stage. Located under the Tumon Bay Lobster and Grill, Tumon. Tel: 647-4055 <myspace.com/livehousebar>
August 7, 8
Round Up: The second you enter the huge double doors you’re sure to stop by this well-designed bar again. Thursday from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m., Dannaj brings in R&B, island, reggae and contemporary rock music. Friday, Fanai Tafari brings conscious reggae and island music to the stage from midnight to 4 a.m. Open 8 p.m. to 2am and until 4 a.m. on weekends. Located across from the Hilton.
August 8, 9
Bully’s: A great place to start the night or finish the day. Friday, Koufu’s alternative and experimental rock. Saturday, catch Sexy Slims with rock and old-school rock. Bands play from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Thursday and Friday and till 2 a.m. Saturday. Tel: 649 2389
August 6 to 9
The House of Brutus: Wednesday, its Mike & Jude from 10 p.m. with class rock and contemporary music. Thursday, visit Mico & Stevie’s old school R&B from the ’70s and ’80s from 9:30 p.m. Friday, its “Late Night Jazz” with Patrick Palomo and Late Night Band. Saturday closes off with Service Entrance’s classic rock and alternative. Tel: 647-0315 <www.houseofbrutus.com>
August 6, 7
The Pacific Trading Club (PTC): A new lineup. Wednesday, its Biggah and Bettah with island and reggae music. Thursday brings in Renaissance who covers the Police, Cecilio and Kopono and old school rock. Catch them during Happy Hour starting at 6 p.m. Located in the Agana Shopping Center. Tel: 475 8800
August 7, 8, 9
Roys: A great wine and dine set any night of the week. Thursday its Christine Atad-Castro and Dante Trinidad bringing you a mix of jazz, contemporary and light pop music 7 p.m. to 11p.m. Mico and Stevie take over Friday and Saturday with old school and ’70s to ’80s R&B, 7 p.m. to midnight. Located at the Hilton Guam Resort. Tel: 6471820 ext. 5356
