Chula Vista Brewery — 3rd Avenue

1st Street Bar describes itself as classy but perpetually game for a party, with cold beer, cocktails, games, sports, and a sense of humor about leather-bound libraries. The schedule supports the claim: music open mic Tuesday, comedy open mic Monday, and live shows Wednesday through Saturday. That is a working-bar calendar with several ways for an artist to get familiar with the room before aiming at a weekend slot. The venue provides a simple PA system, but the booking note wisely advises confirming the specifics. Do that. Ask about speakers, monitors, microphones, inputs, engineer support, stage or floor area, soundcheck, volume, load-in, parking, set length, payment, food, merchandise, and settlement. “Simple PA” is not bad news; it is a phrase that needs a follow-up question before your drummer arrives with twelve channels of ambition. Public review excerpts point to pool, beer, a dive-bar feel, and a friendly hangout atmosphere. This is a social room that can suit rock, punk, garage, indie, blues, covers, comedy-adjacent music, and any act that can give the bar momentum without ordering everyone to stop having fun. The range makes it worth asking how the crowd differs between a Wednesday show and a Saturday night. Booking is by email. Send direct live-performance links, preferred dates, lineup, genre, rate, draw, and a concise note about the set. 1st Street is a flexible bar opportunity for performers who can work a real room, use the open mics intelligently, and make a simple PA sound like a sensible choice.

In Livermore, California, Almost Famous Wine Company accommodates about 200 people under a 21+ policy. Winery brand incubator and Live Music Venue on Vasco Road in Livermore, CA. Shows are held on Friday and Saturday nights starting at 7:30 PM. Almost Famous Wine Company programs All Genres. Almost Famous Wine Company handles booking through the venue’s online form, and submissions should include original material. Sound and stage provisions at Almost Famous Wine Company remain show-specific and should be advanced before travel is locked. Final timing and event-specific arrangements with Almost Famous Wine Company need agreement before the show is announced.

With room for roughly 140 and a 21+ policy, Backstage Livermore is part of the live-music circuit in Livermore, California. Formerly R Place Music Club. Bar • Live Music • Events. The Backstage Livermore calendar is open to Acoustic, Classic Rock, Country, Pop, Rock, and Top 40. Backstage Livermore accepts booking inquiries through the venue’s online form. Backstage Livermore’s production package is not confirmed, so PA, monitoring, backline, and staffing need direct agreement. Before confirming Backstage Livermore, settle the running time and any venue-specific promotion or settlement terms. Show inquiries for Backstage Livermore are handled by its talent buyer function. Any remaining detail for Backstage Livermore should be treated as show-specific and confirmed before commitment.