Live music heats things up at the clubs

The blues schedule is as up to date as possible, but it's always a good idea to call the club to confirm, and to check the starting time.

Black-Eyed Sally's: Friday, Comstock Station; Saturday, Northeast Blues Harmonica Showcase; Hartford. 860-278 7427

The Pine Loft Café: Sunday, CTBS Blues Jam w/ The CTBS All Stars (Phil Caron, Joey Primo and River City Slim); Berlin.

Infinity Music Hall: Saturday, Gary Hoey and his Ho-Ho Hoey Christmas Show; Thursday, Grace Kelly; Norfolk.

Smokin' With Chris: Thursday, Chris D'Amato; Southington. 860-620-9133

Witchdoctor Brewing: Saturday, Orb Mellon (6:30p.m.); Southington.

Kinsmen Brewing Co.: Saturday, Dan Stevens; Milldale. 860-578-4778

The Brass Horse Café: Sunday, Johnny Larsen band with Carolyn Rae (3 p.m.); Barkhamsted.

FTC Warehouse: Friday, Hot Tuna Acoustic; Fairfield. 203-319-1404

The Mohegan Sun (Wolf Den): Friday, Gary Hoey presents his Ho-Ho Hoey Christmas Show; Uncasville. 888-226-7711

The Painted Pony: Friday, Eran Troy Danner, electric trio; Bethlehem.

Old Lyme Public Library: Friday, Dan Stevens; Old Lyme, 860-434-1684

The Hungry Tiger: Saturday, Jeff Pitchell & Texas Flood / IBM Band; Manchester. 860-649-1195

The Crown & Hammer Pub: Thursday, Dan Stevens; Collinsville. 860-6939199

Maple Tree Café: Friday, Michael Cleary Band; Simsbury.

Yarde House Tavern: Friday, Jeff Pitchell; Enfield. 860-254 5778

Filomena's: Saturday, Skylark City; Manchester.

The Outer Space Ballroom: Saturday, Annual Holiday Benefit for The Children's Center of Hamden; Hamden.

Country Tavern Café: Saturday, Sandy Connolly w/Washboard Slim & the Blue Lights; Guilford.

The Shamrock Pub & Grill: Saturday, Crosseyed Cats’ 5th annual Toys for Tots; Waterbury.

The Stomping Ground: Tuesday, The Cannibal Ramblers; Thursday, Erin Harpe and the Delta Swingers; Putnam. 860-928-7900

Factory Underground: Friday, Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez; Norwalk.

The Fez: Saturday, Light Warriors; Sunday, Orb Mellon; Stamford.

The Acoustic Café: Friday, The Peach Project w/SRH - A Tribute to Stevie Ray & Hendrix; Bridgeport. 203-335-3655

Harbour House: Saturday, Chris Leigh (5 p.m.); Mystic.

First Baptist Church: Saturday, Dan Stevens /MusicNow Showcase (4 p.m.); Essex. 860-227-4316

Willimantic Elks Lodge: Friday, Skylark City Willimantic,

Willimantic Town Hall: Saturday, Big Jump w/Patty Tuite; Willimantic.

Olde Mistick Village: Saturday, Holiday Carnival w/Sue Menhart (11 am - 1 p.m.); Mystic.

Theodores': Friday, The Mojomatics; Springfield. (413) 736-6000

The Knickerbocker Café: Friday, 2nd Annual Swing into the Holidays Fundraiser featuring Johnny and the East Coast Rockers; Saturday, The Love Dogs; Westerly. (401) 315-5070

Canal Restaurant & Bar: Friday, Lisa Marie & John Juxo; Worcester.

Simple Man Saloon: Saturday, Auntie Trainwreck's Winter Warmer; Clinton.

Weekly Blues Events Black Eyed Sally’s: Liviu's Invitational w/ Ray Morant & Ed Corvo (Thursday)

Millers Lounge: Blue Monday w/The Incredible Amplifires

The Hungry Tiger: Blues w/ Dave Sadloski (Alternate Tuesday)

The Mattabesett Canoe Club: The Cheryl Tracy Acoustic Brunch On The River (Sunday 11a.m.-2p.m.)

Cambridge House Brew Pub: Open Mic w/Dave Costa (Thursday)

Nightingale's Acoustic Café: Dan Steven’s "Pickin' Parties" (Tuesday)

Home: Rocky Lawrence (1st & 3rd Sunday)

Crave: Rocky Lawrence (Thursdays)

Waverley: Leo Boogie [solo] (Thursdays)

La Luna: Leo Boogie [solo] Friday & Saturday)

Knickerbocker Café: Let's Dance Wednesdays w/ The Keepers

Lakeview Café: Patty Tuite (fourth Friday)

Vincent’s: Boogie Chillin’ (Tuesday

Weekly Blues Jams The Hungry Tiger: Blues Jam w/ Mark Paradis (Monday)

Black Eyed Sally’s: Community Blues Jam w / (Wednesday)

The Old Well Tavern: The Blues Jam (6-9) (Alternate Sunday)

Café 9: Jam w/ George Lesiw Band (Sunday)

The Hungry Tiger: Open Mic Blues Jam Hosted by The Hammerdown AllStars (Thursday)

C J Sparrow Pub & Eatery: Ken Safety's Open Mic Show (Thursday)

Open Space: Open Mic Night (Wednesday)

Yantic Inn: Open Mic (Wednesday)

Spill the Beans Coffee House: Acoustic Open Mic w/Johnny I (Thursday)

Infinity Music Hall: Open Mic (Wednesday)

Guilford Country Tavern: Sandy Connolly’s Open Mic Night last Wednesday of month

The Stomping Ground: Open Mic (Sunday)

Cady's Tavern: Rick Harrington Weekly Roadhouse Jam (Sunday, Chepachet RI)