Debra Arlyn, a sultry young R&B sensation who has drawn comparisons to Alicia Keys, Colbie Callet and Carole King, follows up her Saturday afternoon Waterfront Festival set with a full show starting at 9 p.m. that night at the Rockfish Grill. Her festival main stage show is 4:45 to 6 p.m.

A beautiful and talented young pop singer and songwriter, she was named Portland’s female artist of the year last year. Her blend of Motown and contemporary songs leaves listeners wondering how such a tiny blonde girl can conjure such mature soul.

Arlyn has opened tours for Tower of Power, Chris Isaak and Curtis Salgado. At 23, she has already come a long way since winning Clear Channel’s Oregon Idol contest and competing for the “American Idol” TV show.

Also this week:

• Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., presents Stilly River Band, May 13; Spoonshine Duo, May 20. Music is 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, 8 to 11 p.m. Thursdays and 9 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays. Call 588-1720.

• Star Bar, 416-1/2 Commercial Ave., presents Coyote Blues, May 15; Jerry Jones Quartet, May 16. Call 293-6747.

• Adrift Restaurant, 510 Commercial Ave., presents Howlin’ Lane & the Angels Of Sin at 6 p.m. third Tuesdays. All ages.

• Anderson’s General Store on Guemes Island has Jacob Navarro and Bill Cook 6-9 p.m. Friday, May 15. No cover. Call 293-4548 or visit http://www.guemesislandstore.com.

• Majestic Inn, 419 Commercial Ave., has live music 7:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Call 299-1400.

• Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., presents live music most weekends, about 9 to midnight, $3 at the door. Open Jam Thursdays with Mike Rothmeyer are 9 p.m. to midnight. No cover. Call 293-2544.

• Watertown Pub, 314 Commercial Ave., offers live music most weekends. Saturday is ladies night with top 40 DJ Ben Brown; Wednesday is karaoke night with DJ Steve, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Call 293-3587.

• Johnny Picasso’s, 501 Commercial Ave., presents live music/open mic 7-9 p.m. Thursdays.

• Swinomish Northern Lights Casino presents Jazz Lunches 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays. Call 293-2691.

Anacortes Eagles presents live music 7:30 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Ray Peake plays 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Members and guests only. Call 293-3012.