Nightlife Scene: Jan. 24-27

Almost two dozen chances to catch a live show here in Sonoma County.  Check out what’s up in the nightlife and music scene!

Thursday, Jan. 24

Sultry Salsa Night: Society Culture House presents salsa dancing every Thursday night, with an intro lesson from 7-8 p.m., and social dancing from 8-10 p.m. Dress to impress. $10. 21-plus. 528 Seventh St., Santa Rosa. santarosasalsa.com

Lowriderz: Dj’d hyphy remixes by DJ Laura Low (Lowriderz), original hip hop artist Lafa Taylor, and resident DJ Damian of Decadence. $10-$15. 21-plus. 10 p.m. Hopmonk Sebastopol. 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. hopmonk.com/sebastopol

I.L.A.M The Definition Tour: Hip hop artists Playa Ray & Trey C of Monstaville give a hip-hop performance, joined by J. Lately, Azuré, and Dregs One. $5. 8:30 p.m. Aubergine. 755 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. auberginebarandcafe.com

Friday, Jan. 25

Jon Gonzales: The only musician we’ve ever come across that can make music you want to hear that includes a kazoo and a ukelele – aka ukazooke intrumental – to add some silliness to his awesomeness. Free. 7:30-10 p.m. Vino di Amore. 105 N Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale. vinodiamore.com

The Undiscovered Tour: Sellassie created and produced this tour of undiscovered hip-hop artists, introducing them to the masses in a tour that’s traveling Northern California. Included are Radio Active, Jesse J, Underdog Rising, and more. $5 for 21-plus, $10 for 18-plus. 8 p.m. Mavericks. 397 Aviation Blvd Ste E., Santa Rosa. maverickssantarosa.com

The Melodians

The Melodians: If you know reggae, you know the tune “Rivers of Babylon”, the infamous hit covered by UB40, Sublime, and featured in the Jimmy Cliff movie “Harder They Come”. The original singers of the well known song are The Melodians, and the reggae band will be playing live at Redwood Cafe with Yellow Wall Dub Squad at their 50th Golden Jubilee. $10. 8:30 p.m. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy., Cotati. redwoodcafe.com

Pride & Joy: Catch some R&B and Motown when the party band performs your favorite wayback hits from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. $19. 21-plus. 9:30 p.m. Mystic Theatre. 21 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. mystictheatre.com

Kingsborough: Soulful roots rock, with influences that include The Allman Brothers, Rage Against the Machine, and Red Hot Chili Peppers. $10. 21-plus. 8:30 p.m. Hopmonk Sebastopol. 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. hopmonk.com/sebastopol

Pepperland: The Beatles tribute band lead you through Strawberry Fields Forever as they give a spot-on performance of the Fab Four. $10. 21-plus. 830 p.m. Hopmonk Novato. 224 Vintage Way, Novato. hopmonk.com/novato

Twang Ditty: Traditional country music, with songs from the 50s through the 70s. Free. 21-plus. 7:30 p.m. Last Day Saloon. 120 Fifth St., Santa Rosa. lastdaysaloon.com

Dgiin: The French flavored flamenco folk band draws a feisty dancing crowd with their original music. $12. 9:30 p.m. Aubergine. 755 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. auberginebarandcafe.com