MUSICIANS WANTED: BASS PLAYER NEEDED! (CENTRAL COAST)
Drummer and guitar player are currently writing and turning down gigs because we need a bass player. We are experienced musicians that are drama free, responsible adults with a rehearsal space and are looking for a like-minded bass player. The style of music we are working towards is metal/doom with a Kyuss, High on Fire, Sleep, Clutch and Weedeater kind of feel. Knowledge in the genre is a plus but not mandatory. Must have good gear, transportation and be willing to contribute. Please only answer this ad if you are serious about playing. Contact Frank via e-mail at frank@highfidelityrecords.com.

MUSICIANS WANTED: CORPORATE HOLIDAY EVENT (CENTRAL COAST)
We are looking for a group or artist to play at our Corporate Holiday event on Dec. 11, 2010, in Pismo Beach. Cover group or small 2-man band, approximately 3 hour gig. Please e-mail cassie@wightons.com.

FOR SALE/SERVICES: LOCAL GUITAR BUILDER / REPAIRS (CENTRAL COAST)
I am a builder of world class acoustic guitars right here on the Central Coast. With over 40 years experience, I also perform all manner of repairs on most musical instruments, especially guitars. Current summer sale on the few Robinsong guitars I have in stock. Visit robinsongguitars.com.

MUSICIANS WANTED: VOCALIST/FRONTMAN WANTED (CENTRAL COAST)
The Smokin’ Anacondas needs a vocalist/frontman. Ala, Jimi Hendrix, SRV, etc. We have paying gigs lined up and a following. Please have a demo if possible! Contact Buzz via e-mail at mb@nanometer.com.

UPCOMING SHOWS! (NORTH COUNTY)
Come out to Camozzi’s in Atascadero on Friday, June 18th, or Downtown Brew in Paso Robles on Thursday, June 24th, to check out local bands Sun in Transylvania and Veiler. Both shows start at 9 p.m.

COMPETITION: NOMINATE A LOCAL OUTSTANDING YOUNG MUSICIAN GRADUATE FOR A DINNER WITH DAD (CENTRAL COAST)
Music teachers, high-school vocal coach or ensemble, college jazz groups or instructors, music leaders or other music instructors: Local restaurant with full-stage for performance seeks nominations for Outstanding Young Musicians who are graduating this June from local high schools and colleges. “BRAG THE GRAD WITH DAD” is scheduled for Father’s Day, June 20, OUTSTANDING YOUNG MUSICIANS DINNER, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Location near Morro Bay features all music stage gear and great rib dinners, big-screen TV, internet broadcast of performances. Seeking five to ten exceptional music students (grads) for guitar, bass guitar, drums, vocals, keyboards and other. Sponsor gifts and prizes, awards of merit, family night out with dad, and scheduled live performance opportunity, with internet broadcast. Fun time, celebrate your successful high school or college and junior college advancement, provide a brief song or tune on our stage, real time live netcast. Desire to list and contact nominees by this weekend, June 11 to June 13. Short ramp-up, but plenty of very talented young performers. Please send a note by email for now, with name, city, contact info, availability, musical genre. Email: julianhundreds@live.com, please. Or call 461-1393. Morro Bay, Paso Robles, Atascadero and Templeton high schools all welcome, also Cuesta and Cal Poly, or private. South county, too. All info will be provided. Serious only, nominees to be selected and announced. Fun family-time to celebrate Grads and Dads Who Brag!