MUST HEAR: The Heroes On Sept. 2, the 2012 La Jolla Concerts by the Sea Series closes with a performance by one of the area’s favorite cover bands, The Heroes. A true crowd-pleasing band, The Heroes’ set list is massive, taking in hits from the 1930s to today. Whether it’s swing or disco, rock or country, there are few bands in the area that could play such an eclectic mix of hits and play them so well. With its combination of classic tunes and the most spectacular concert setting in San Diego, this family-friendly Sunday afternoon concert will be hard to beat. The Heroes: Sunday, Sept. 2 at La Jolla Concerts by the Sea, Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove. 2 p.m. All Ages. Free. www.ljconcertsbythesea.org Thursday, Aug. 30 • Bela Vida Brasileira, Latin and Brazilian jazz, 5 p.m., The Patio, Café-Bar Europa • Defeater, punk rock + Hundredth, Rotting Out, Silver Snakes, 6:30 p.m., Che Cafe • Tad Sisler, vocals, piano, keyboards. 7 p.m., Manhattan of La Jolla • Mario Olivares, jazz trio, 7 p.m., La Sala Lobby, La Valencia Hotel • Richard James Trio, piano jazz, 7 p.m., Eddie V’s • Dave Millard Jazz Jam, 7:30 p.m., Café-Bar Europa • Men of Leisure, classic rock covers, 8 p.m., Beaumont’s • Lotus, DJ night, 8 p.m., Barfly Friday, Aug. 31 • Johna, exclusive San Diego appearance from rising German singer-songwriter, 5 p.m., Café-Bar Europa • Tomcat Courtney, blues legend, 6 p.m., Café-Bar Europa • GipsyMenco, Old-World flamenco and modern jazz with Spanish guitar, 7 p.m., La Sala Lobby, La Valencia Hotel • Ruby Blue, acoustic jazz, 7 p.m., Marine Room • Tad Sisler, 8 p.m., Manhattan of La Jolla • FUNdamental Fridays, DJ night, 8 p.m., Barfly • Mikan Zlalkovich, piano jazz, 8 p.m., Eddie V’s • Scratch, classic rock covers, 9 p.m., Beaumont’s • Ed Ghost Trucker, folk jazz band, 9 p.m., Café-Bar Europa Saturday, Sept. 1 • Tomcat Courtney, blues legend, 6 p.m., Café-Bar Europa • Jonathan Karrant, standards from jazz to Sinatra, 7 p.m., La Sala Lobby, La Valencia Hotel • Tad Sisler, 8 p.m., Manhattan of La Jolla • Superstar Saturdays, DJ night, 8 p.m., Barfly • December’s Children, Stones and 1960s covers, 9 p.m., Beaumont’s Sunday, Sept. 2 • The Heroes, great covers band with songs from the 1940s to today, 2 p.m., La Jolla Concerts by the Sea • Sounds Like Four, jazz, 4 p.m., Café-Bar Europa • Blacklisted, Nails, New Brigade, Sleepwalk, Bridgejumper, 6 p.m., Che Cafe • Choro Brazil, the music of Rio, 7 p.m., Café-Bar Europa Monday, Sept. 3 • Carlos Velasco, Latin & Brazilian jazz guitar, 5 p.m., Café-Bar Europa • Sarah Maisel, ukulele based jazz and standards, 7 p.m., Café-Bar Europa Tuesday, Sept. 4 • Afro Jazziacs, Latin & Brazilian jazz guitar, 7:30 p.m., Café-Bar Europa Wednesday, Sept. 5 • The Trunks Quartet, jazz, 6 p.m., Il Covo • Tomcat Courtney, blues legend. 6:30 p.m., Café-Bar Europa • James Romine, Latin American singer-songwriter, 7:30 p.m., Café-Bar Europa Thursday, Sept. 6 • Bela Vida Brasileira, 5 p.m., Café-Bar Europa • Tad Sisler, 7 p.m., Manhattan of La Jolla • Mario Olivares, 7 p.m., La Sala Lobby, La Valencia Hotel • Dave Millard Jazz Jam, 7:30 p.m., Café-Bar Europa • Lotus, DJ night, 8 p.m., Barfly Friday, Sept. 7 • Tomcat Courtney, 6 p.m., Café-Bar Europa • GipsyMenco, Old-World flamenco and modern jazz with Spanish guitar, 7 p.m., La Valencia Hotel • Tad Sisler, 8 p.m., Manhattan of La Jolla • Fly Fridays, DJ night, 8 p.m., Barfly Saturday, Sept. 8 • Robin Henkel, acoustic blues, 10 a.m., Bird Rock Coffee Roasters • Tomcat Courtney, 6 p.m., Café-Bar Europa • Jonathan Karrant, 7 p.m., La Sala Lobby, La Valencia Hotel • Weatherbox, indie rock plus My Iron Lung, Throne, 7:30 p.m., Che Café • Tad Sisler, 8 p.m., Manhattan of La Jolla • Superstar Saturdays, DJ night, 8 p.m., Barfly Sunday, Sept. 9 • Sounds Like Four, jazz, 4 p.m., Café-Bar Europa • Bossa & Balansso Trio, with Lucinha Arruda, singer-songwriter, 7 p.m., Café-Bar Europa Monday, Sept. 10 • Carlos Velasco, 5 p.m., Café-Bar Europa • John Cain, jazz, 6 p.m., Eddie V’s • Sarah Maisel, ukulele-based jazz and standards, 7 p.m., Café-Bar Europa Tuesday, Sept. 11 • Afro Jazziacs, Latin & Brazilian jazz guitar, 7:30 p.m., Café-Bar Europa Wednesday, Sept. 12 • The Trunks, jazz, 6 p.m., Il Covo • Tomcat Courtney, 6:30 p.m., Café-Bar Europa • Villa Musica , the The Hausmann Quartet performing pieces by Dvorak, Webern, and Prokoviev, 7 p.m., Neurosciences Institute • James Romine, Latin American singer-songwriter, 7:30 p.m., Café-Bar Europa MUSIC VENUES: • The Athenaeum: 1008 Wall St., (858) 454-5872, www.barflylajolla.com • Beaumont’s: 5662 La Jolla Blvd., (858) 459-0474, www.beaumontseatery.com • Bird Rock Coffee Roasters: 5627 La Jolla Blvd., (858) 551-1707, www.birdrockcoffeeroasters.com • Café-Bar Europa: 873 Turquoise St., (858) 488-4200, www.theturquoise.com • Che Café: 9500 Gilman Drive, UCSD, (858) 534-2311, thechecafe.blogspot.com • Eddie V’s: 1270 Prospect St, (858) 459-5500, www.eddiv.com • La Jolla Music Society (Sherwood Auditorium): 700 Prospect St., (858) 454-3541, www.ljms.org • La Valencia Hotel: 1132 Prospect St., (858) 454-0771, www.lavalencia.com • Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center: 4126 Executive Drive, (858) 457-3030, www.lfjcc.org • The Loft: 9500 Gilman Drive, UCSD, (858) 246-0323, www.artpwr.com • Manhattan of La Jolla: 7766 Fay Ave., (858) 459-0700, www.manhattanoflajolla.com • The Neurosciences Institute: 10640 John Jay Hopkins, (858) 454-626-2000, www.nsi.edu • St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church: 743 Prospect St., (646) 457-8707
