artist-in-residence Tony Guerrero and Steamers Jazz at Jax host Terence Love — former owner of Steamers jazz club in Fullerton — the jazz artists and musicians who have performed at Campus Jax [ in ] the past three years represent over 100 Grammy Awards ,” Jasper says .
MUSIC FOR EVERY TASTE The list goes on and on : Other restaurants and bars that offer live music in Newport Beach include Muldoon ’ s Irish Pub ( across from Fashion Island ) with traditional Irish dishes , a fireplace , patio , DJs spinning tunes and live bands mostly on Friday and Saturdays ; The Village Inn on Balboa Island with a casual atmosphere , American fare and occasional live entertainment — typically country music once a month ; and The Shamrock Bar & Grill on West Coast Highway , which serves up burgers , fish and chips , shepherd ’ s pie and bangers , beans and mash along with music by the likes of Quiet Mile , Simm City , GRD , Off the Vinyl and The Droppers .
Meanwhile , The Quiet Woman is a cozy place for sophisticated comfort food , craft cocktails and a vibrant late-night , live music scene in Corona del Mar with country on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and pop , rock and classic rock on Thursdays through Saturdays . Also in CdM ,
Port Restaurant & Bar — which offers fresh Mediterranean fare , specialty cocktails , martinis , wine and draft boutique beer — has showcased live music almost every night for more than a decade . Through June , among other artists , Port is featuring French-Moroccan singer and keyboardist Moise , who sings in French , English , Brazilian Portuguese and Spanish on Saturday nights .
Mastro ’ s Ocean Club , the white tablecloth steakhouse at Crystal Cove Shopping Center , features live music nightly provided by a piano or guitar player or two while Zov ’ s , which serves a Mediterranean-inspired menu in Newport Coast Shopping Center , offers guitarist / singers such as Don Raymond , Alan Levin , Chris Farmer and Greg Feldman performing on Friday and Saturday nights . And The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar on West Coast Highway has live music on Friday through Sunday nights by guitarist / singers Jay Magdaleno , Jabe Amato and Roderick Chambers ( a contestant on season 18 of “ The Voice ” who is known for his smooth , soulful vocals ), among others ; music styles range from classic rock , country , folk and blues to pop , funk , soul and Motown . At The Resort at Pelican Hill , vocalists , pianists and other musicians add to the modern , upbeat vibe in the Great Room lobby from 7-11 p . m . Fridays
and Saturdays . Live music has also returned to Coliseum Pool & Grill on weekends ; overnight guests may enjoy the tunes while at the pool , but locals may make a reservation at the restaurant and listen to the music while dining .
Over on the peninsula , The Blue Beet , which boasts a rooftop patio and a lineup of beer , wine , craft cocktails and food from flatbreads to burgers , tacos and salads , also offers live music several nights a week from guitarist and singer Mike Hamilton on Mondays to rock groups such as Vooduo , Off the Vinyl , All Star Trio and FlashPants ( 1980s cover band ), among others , on Thursday through Saturday nights . The Peninsula Lounge , with coastal cuisine , an extensive wine list and harbor views , presents live music Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30-9:30 p . m . followed by DJs at 10 p . m . and karaoke on Thursdays . Music lovers can also find live tunes ( typically vocalists singing covers , accompanied by acoustic guitar or piano ) from 6-9 p . m . Fridays at The Mayor ’ s Table restaurant at Lido House hotel . Woody ’ s Wharf offers live music starting at 5 p . m . Thursdays ( jazz ) and Sundays ( often reggae , but styles may change ). Guests at 21 Oceanfront Restaurant will find musicians performing in the bar and lounge from 5-9 p . m . Tuesdays through Sundays and from 5-10 p . m . Sundays ; these talented
Left section : Live musicians often play inside of Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar in Corona del Mar ; right section : Concerts on the Green , organized by the city of Newport Beach each summer
LEFT PHOTOS : COURTESY OF TOMMY BAHAMA
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