Acoustic guitars can be difficult to integrate into a rock setting, but Locked Out of Eden, which performs at The Tiki House on Sept. 17, has it down pat. Playing rootsy tunes with a touch of Soundgarden to the vocals, the group includes a Hammond organ for a sound that will appeal to fans of blues, classic rock or jam bands. Locked Out Of Eden: 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 17 at The Tiki House, 1152 Garnet Ave. No cover. 21 and up. www.myspace.com/lockedoutofeden Boys to Men, a nonprofit mentoring network for boys ages 13-17, is sponsoring a 100 Wave Challenge (100 waves in 12 hours) at Mission Beach’s San Fernando Place on Sunday, Sept. 19, beginning at 6:30 a.m. But before that, on Sept. 18, a fundraiser for the organization and wave event will be held at the 710 Beach Club, featuring sets from indie rockers Mad Traffic, Uncle Junkie, Soul to Soul and Death on Wednesday. The early start time is due to the following morning’s early start for the 100 Wave Challenge, but this is a great chance to take in a batch of up-and-coming bands and support a good cause at the same time. Boys to Men: 100 Wave Challenge benefit: 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18 at the 710 Beach Club, 710 Garnet Ave. 21 and up. Admission is $10. www.710bc.com On Sept. 19, Tango Del Rey will host a CD-release party for guitarist Peter Sprague and his latest album, “Calling Me Home.” One of the best jazz musicians to ever call San Diego home, Sprague’s new disc is a slight departure from previous releases in that it’s focus is on vocal-led songs rather than fretwork, though there is still plenty of that. At this performance, Sprague’s group will feature five vocalists, including Kevyn Lettau, Leonard Patton, Lisa Hightower, Allison Adams Tucker and Kate Fuller — alongside a top-caliber backing combo made up of pianist Danny Green, drummer Duncan Moore and bassist Gunnar Biggs. For fans of jazz and bossa nova, it doesn’t get much better than this. Peter Sprague: 7:30 p.m., on Sunday, Sept. 19 at Tango Del Rey, 3567 Del Rey St. Cover TBD. All ages. http://www.petersprague.com Formed in 1979, The Business, which appears at Brick by Brick on Sept. 25, only includes frontman Mikey Fitz from its original lineup, but the band continues to be one of Britain’s leading punk or Oi exports. Currently touring behind the band’s twelfth album, “Doing the Business,” The Business has had numerous lineup changes in it’s career, but Fitz never fails to put together combos that play the music with manic energy and passion. If you like your tunes loud, in-your-face and aggressive, this one’s for you. The Business: 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25 at Brick by Brick, 1130 Buenos Ave. 21 and up. Admission is $12. www.myspace.com/businessoi The Mission Beach nightspot called Soundwave (formerly Cane’s) continues it’s local music showcase nights with “Live it Live — Hip Hop,” featuring The Kneehighs, Higher Minds and Jimmy Powers on Sept. 26. “Live it Live” is a new way to advertise, promote and sell tickets to shows online using social media. The headliner act for the night is the one which sells the most tickets — equating to the biggest draw. While the jury is still out on how successful this approach will be, all three acts on this bill rank among the best in local hip-hop, with multiple San Diego Music Award nominations between them. “Live it Live — Hip Hop:” 8 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 26 at Soundwave, 3125 Oceanfront Walk. Admission is $5. 21 and up. www.webceleb.com