Live & Local By Michelle Martin Unique venues and restaurants offer a fun atmosphere to enjoy a night of live music from the relaxing sounds of smooth jazz and acoustic guitar to beautiful piano melodies, soulful blues, toe-tappin' country, classic rock and everything in between! Donovan's Irish Cobbler1025 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock770-693-8763DonovansIrishCobbler.comIf you're looking for a bit of Irish-meets-Southern tradition, this is the place. Saturdays feature live music, 8:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m., with $4 drink specials. Be sure to try the famous "Horseshoe" sandwich thick-cut slices of bread topped with ham (and other meats), cheese sauce and French fries and blueberry/peach cobbler. Downtown Kitchen140 E. Marietta St., #1 Canton770-479-1616TheDowntownKitchen.comDowntown Kitchen, located in Downtown Canton, has become a favorite spot for John Michael Rose, Scott Puckett and the Mayor's Tribunal, The Local Legends and other acts. Live music starts at 9:00 p.m. on most weekends. You'll want to come early to enjoy the full Downtown Kitchen dining and entertainment experience.July 12: John Michael RoseJuly 19: StagrrJuly 26: Butch and the BuckheadsAugust 2: Strange Brew Fire Stone Wood Fired Pizza & Grill120 Chambers St., Woodstock770-926-6778FireStoneRestaurants.comJoin Fire Stone on Wednesday's for "Music & Merlot," featuring live music from 7:00-10:00 p.m., plus half-priced select bottles of wine. You can also enjoy live music often on Friday and Saturday evenings. The menu covers everything from gourmet wood-fired pizzas, small plates including BBQ pork sliders and mussels, inventive entres that change weekly using fresh, local ingredients, and shareable desserts.July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30: Jazz/Blues musiciansJuly 5: Hannah ThomasJuly 11: Jason Connelly BandJuly 18: Wild Iris Rose Guston's Grille12195 Hwy. 92, Suite 156, Woodstock770-485-6565Gustons.comGuston's Woodstock location features dueling pianos on Fridays and live music on Saturdays, both beginning at 9:30 p.m. Entrees start at only $6.99. The family-friendly environment and welcoming staff promise "you're only a stranger once!" Jump Kitchen Saloon1085 Buckhead Crossing, Woodstock678-388-7717JumpKitchenSaloon.com"Country rockin' scratch cookin'" is exactly what you'll find here. Weekly live music includes Acoustic Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. and bands on Fridays and Saturdays beginning at 9:00 p.m. Jump has been nominated as one of Georgia's best live music venues by GeorgiaCountry.com! Visit GeorgiaCountry.com to cast your vote by 12:00 p.m., July 13.July 10: Tyler Porch AcousticJuly 12: Ronnie Brown BandJuly 17: Bike Night Dive Bar KingsJuly 18: Ricky Combs BandJuly 24: Mike Ellis Acoustic DuoJuly 25: Twisted WhiskeyJuly 26: The Tyler Porch BandAugust 9: Chris Massey BandAugust 15: Brandon Wylie BandAugust 21: Bike Night Southside of the TracksAugust 29: The Tyler Porch Band Little River Grill6979 Bells Ferry Road, Canton770-345-4444Recently re-opened under new management, Little River Grill is a popular spot for boaters. There is no cover charge to enjoy the live bands on Fridays at 7:00 p.m. Check Facebook for upcoming acts. The Painted Pig Tavern190 E. Main St., Canton678-880-1714PaintedPigTavern.comDowntown Canton's "neighborhood tavern" features live music every Friday and Saturday, starting at 10:00 p.m. Come early to enjoy live comedy, too! The Painted Pig Tavern also serves a full menu of appetizers, entres, specialties and craft beers. Pure Taqueria405 Chambers St., Woodstock770-952-7873PureTaqueria.comThe Woodstock location is one of five current Pure Taqueria restaurants developed by Chris and Michele Sedgwick. Live music is featured on the rooftop at the Woodstock location on Thursday, Friday and Saturdays, usually beginning at 7:00 p.m. Regular acts include John Amoroso, Ian Schumacher, Patrick Scott and Todd Wells. Sidelines Grille147 Reinhardt College Parkway, #6 Canton678-880-0284SidelinesGrille.comLocal bands perform in the bar on Friday and Saturday nights. Take advantage of special offers on wings, beer and cocktails during live music nights, too. Sixes Tavern3568 Sixes Road, Canton770-345-2939Sixes-Tavern.comSixes Tavern offers live music on the patio every Wednesday for Bike Night, as well as live music on most weekends. Featured performers have included Ed Roland & the Sweet Tea Project (lead singer of Collective Soul), The Armory, Mike Veal and many other favorites. All music begins at 9:30 p.m.July 5: The Mike Veal Band and KontrabandJuly 11: Yacht Rock SchoonerJuly 12: Band XJuly 18: Kiss Rub PunchJuly 19: The ArmoryJuly 25: Band XJuly 26: Kurt Thomas Riverstone Corner Bistro135 Reinhardt College Parkway, Suite 1, Canton770-704-7325RCBCanton.comFamily-owned and operated, Riverstone Corner Bistro offers live music on Friday and Saturday nights. The menu selections include locally sourced farm-fresh beef and signature dishes with a "down home" flair. Closed Sundays.