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SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2017 LIVE IT UP! 13 Michael, Tsunami, Groovity, and Stormin' Norman & e Cyclones." For those who want to enjoy dinner before a show, Harrison has changed up the menu in the last few months. Now, Michael's "Americana cuisine" simply means that if it wash- es up on America's shores, it's fair game to be on the menu. You might find seared Ahi, or an Ahi Poke tower, fresh grilled salmon, fish tacos, pizza, quinoa cakes with red curry sauce, lamb lollipops, ravioli, Ameri- cana burgers featuring California- grown Harris Ranch Certified Black Angus Beef, macaroni & cheese, or fresh local fish. "Our bar menu is also available well into the night aer we stop serving the dinner menu, so, aer dancing and having drinks, we have selections like calamari, pulled- pork sliders, fish, Kalbi-style short rib beef tacos, pizza, salads and wings." Severino's Bar & Grill, inside Seacliff Inn, regularly books a diverse lineup of bands. ursday is the main night the venue draws a "mostly older crowd," says Jason Iwatsuru, marketing director for Seacliff Inn. "We enjoy providing high quality en- tertainment to please all age groups," adds Iwatsuru. Every ursday night from 6-9 p.m., Don McCaslin & e Amazing Jazz Geezers play. "ey have been performing Jazz and Swing music at Severino's for the last 20-plus years. ey draw a fun, more mature dancing crowd." Friday and Saturday nights they have live music from 8-11 p.m. "We enjoy having some of the best Santa Cruz and Bay Area bands play genres including classic rock, blues, soul and pop, to name a few," says Iwatsuru. ese include Tsunami, e Joint Chiefs and e Santa Cruz Beach Cowboys. Many new and upcom- ing musicians also perform, includ- ing "younger Reggae, pop, soul and funk bands that draw young, danc- ing crowds on the weekends." Two examples are Live Again and No- molakadoja. Also, one of the newer additions to the Severino's lineup is the band Moondance, which plays an array of music including jazz, swing, blues and classic rock. Upcoming performances include Friday, Oct. 27, from 8-11 p.m. "Moondance is one of our local dancers' new favorite bands because of their wide variety of song choices," shares Iwatsuru. e many reasons Severino's is a great place to come check out live music, Iwatsuru says, include a beau- tiful patio overlooking the Koi pond if you'd like to catch some fresh air, excellent service, a friendly, fun-filled environment, a full bar and quality wine and cocktail selection, and a food menu with delicious items. "We also have a spacious lounge area with high ceilings and large dance area, and most importantly our diverse and energetic crowd can be counted on to utilize this dance floor." Severino's describes their food as "California Continental Cuisine" that includes fresh fish, a variety of pastas, prime steaks, burgers and more. ey have happy hour every day of the week from 3-6 p.m. Sunday and Monday from 3-9 p.m. with discounted appetizers and drink specials. "We are known for our slow roasted Angus prime rib, award win- ning clam chowder, and Koi pond and cascading waterfall," says Iwatsu- ru. "Locals in Aptos love coming out ursday through Saturday, having a bite to eat by the pond and dancing the night away to their favorite bands, or enjoying a staycation at the hotel." Venue Details Michael's on Main, www.michaelsonmain. com, 831-479-9777, 2591 Main St., Soquel Severino's Bar & Grill, inside Seacliff Inn, www.severinosbarandgrill.com, 831-688-8987, 7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos Courtesy of Severino's Courtesy of Michael's on Main DANCING FOR OUR CROWD