IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

Johnny Winter. Texas blues, rock legend. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 7 today, Events at the Tower, Aloha Tower Marketplace. 545-2980.

Deep Pocket. Jazz funk finds a home right next door to a shop that sells sex toys. 6:30-8:30 p.m. today, Jazz Minds Art & Cafe. 945-0800.

Lloyd, as part of the 50th State Fair's R&B concert series. The livestock will be happy. 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday. www.ekfernandez.com.

Charlie Murphy. The "Chappelle's Show" alum hosted by the Laugh Factory. 8 p.m. today, Hawai'i Theatre. 528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre.com.

Paul Hanna. Acoustic guitar. Hanna's debut album is "Follow No Trends." 9 p.m.-1 a.m. today, The Riverloft, 186 N. King St.; 18/older. 753-1143.

Rockabilly Surf Party, with The 86 List, DJ Mark Chittom, others; benefits Surfrider Foundation. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, thirtyninehotel; 21/older.

Metalfest. 30 bands, 2 stages of metal, hardcore and punk. Whoa! 4 p.m. Saturday, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190, www.underworldevents.com.

Lost At Sea, reggae dancehall. There's an 'awa bar, too, so bring li hing mui. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, The Riverloft, 186 N. King St. 286-1768.

Irie Souls, reggae. We still miss reggae in Kaka'ako. But downtown's cool, too. One love. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Sound/House. 526-0200.

Local Vocal Summer Edition. With Koa'uka, Top Heavy, Natural Soul and DJ Mike D. Doors open at 10 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999.

Natural Vibrations. Roots reggae from some of the best players of instruments in town. 10 p.m. Saturday, Boardriders Bar & Grill. 261-4600.

Locomoto-X. Extreme motocross show, music by Karma and Crucible. Gates open 1 p.m., show 2 p.m. Sunday, Waikiki Shell. (877) 750-4400.

Underoath. Rockin' the Pipe with opening act Pennylane. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Pipeline Cafe. (877) 750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

Jazz Wednesday. Post-gym with Abe Lagrimas, Noel Okimoto, Dean Taba, Robert Shinoda. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Honolulu Club. 543-3916.

Salsathon Kick-Off Party. Salsa dance showcase, DJs, live entertainment by Son Caribe. 5 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Thursday, Rumours. 955-4811.

Guy Cruz. Rock/blues/etc., with Mark Pearlman (guitar), Seann Carroll (percussion), James Roberts (bass). 8 p.m. Thursday, Gordon Biersch.

ON THE TURNTABLES

Anton Glamb and DJ Sparx. Get Fresh! with DJs G-Spot, Quiksilva, Eskae, NSK, more. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine. 521-2900.

NOTABLE, NEW AND NOT-SO-NEW: DJS, BANDS AND SPACES

Taste. Rock, R&B, soul with DJ Ryan Sean and more, including a nice view. 5 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Aaron's, Ala Moana Hotel. 955-4466.

Comedy Crusaders Improv Troupe. Laugh, darn it! Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Fridays, Sharkey's Comedy Club, 'Aiea. 531-HAHA.

Rock Star Fridays. DJed rawk, rap, reggae, long lines of club newbies. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Brew Moon; 18/older. www.verticaljunkies.com.

The Good Life. Dress to impress for groovy Asian, American, international dance mixes. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Zanzabar; 21/older. 924-3939.

Wonder Lounge: New Chapter. Same fashionable club kids. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Wonderland at the W Honolulu; 21/older. 922-3734.

The Circus. Dancers, music, DJs and the magic of Cirque Hawaii performers. 10 p.m. Fridays, Cirque Hawaii (the old IMAX theater). 753-4970.

Reality. Two floors of hip-hop, R&B, neo soul. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 21/older. www.kuriousproductions.com.

Spice. There's a dress code; you have been warned to keep it fashionably casual. 8 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays, Ocean Club; 23/older.

Fire. With James Coles and United DJs, go-go dancers. Excited yet? 18 and older; 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays; Lulu's Waikiki Surf Club; 926-5222.

Double Joy Disco, formerly called Lucky Tiger. DJs Mark, Duck and Grady. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, thirtyninehotel; 21/older. 599-2552.

Salsa Sabado en la Noche. With DJs and the Friikiitonas models. ÁCaliente! 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Cafe Che Pasta; 18/older. 524-0004.

The A-List. Are you on it? Vanilla Ice isn't, and he's not happy. With DJs Ross Jackson & Vertigo. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Bar 35. 537-3535.

Newjass Quartet. Right back where they started from at a newly renovated thirtyninehotel. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesdays; thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

Listening Party. With DeShannon Higa and Groove Improv Artists, 5:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Hanohano Room, Sheraton Waikiki; 21/older.

Surfer Girl Thursdays. Get in free if you're wearing aloha shirt and shorts (no slippers!). Till 4 a.m. Thursdays, Ocean Club; 21/older. 531-8444.

Live at 35. Acoustic rock with Jason Allan. We're so darn happy about live music at Bar 35. 8:30 p.m.-midnight Thursdays, Bar 35. 537-3535.

Riot! House, rock, '80s, etc. Come on, feel the noise! Girls, rock your boys! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursdays, Tapa's Restaurant & Lanai Bar. 921-2288.

Swampa ZZ. Emo-tronic-dirt-hop party. High-energy dance music for the Nintendo generation. 10 p.m. Thursdays, Indigo. 521-2900.

Eastside Grill. Not just a sports bar, but a great place to relax with friends; great pupu, too. daily, Puck's Alley, 1035 University Ave. 952-6555.

Mai Tai Bar. Live entertainment and happy hour daily. It's a major hook-up joint, too, but you already knew that. Ala Moana Center. 947-2900.

Reach Derek Paiva at dpaiva@honoluluadvertiser.com and Debra Yuen at dyuen@honoluluadvertiser.com.