La Jolla’s Kyle Sorrell performs at The Tiki House on Dec. 22. A singer-songwriter in the Jack Johnson tradition, Sorrell performs in both solo acoustic mode and in rock-band format, the latter giving his edgy lyrics more bite. Kyle Sorrell: Thursday, Dec. 22, 9 p.m. at The Tiki House, 1152 Garnet Ave. Cover TBD. 21 and up. www.myspace.com/kylesorrellmusic Anyone looking for a less-traditional method of celebrating Christmas Eve will want to check out the Pacific Beach Music Fest, being held at the 710 Beach Club on Dec. 24 from 1 to 8 p.m. The hip-hop show promises to be action-packed with almost two dozen performers set to take part, including The Beatshop Allstars, Dizzy Order and Moment For Silence. A last chance to get on Santa’s “good” list, attendees are asked to bring a food item, toy or clothing to donate, with proceeds going to Father Joe’s Villages. Pacific Beach Music Fest: Friday, Dec. 24, 1 p.m. at the 710 Beach Club, 710 Garnet Ave. 21 and up. Cover TBD. www.710bc.com Bluesman Tomcat Courtney may never have had a hit record, but there is no doubt he is one of the lynchpins of San Diego’s music community, as well as a link to the pre-1970s blues scene. Many of the area’s best-known “roots” rockers came through his band’s ranks over the last four decades, though these days his gigs are usually a solo, with acoustic guitar, affair. Courtney doesn’t play around as much as he used to, but his Wednesday evening performances at Café Bar Europa are still a required visit for blues fans of all types. Over the last few years, we’ve lost legends like James Moody, Nick Reynolds, Jimmy Cheatham and John Stewart. Here’s a chance to still see a music legend on a weekly basis. Tomcat Courtney: Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. at Café-Bar Europa, 873 Turquoise St. All ages. www.theturquoise.com/wordpress Though considered to be a Texas artist, country and rockabilly performer Rosie Flores has strong connections to San Diego, including her first bands Penelope’s Children and Rosie & The Screamers. She returns to town for a special New Year’s Eve show at O’Connell’s on a bill that also includes Buddy & Suzy (of the Hot Rod Trio) The Palominos and DJ Teddy Boy Ward. Her latest album is rockabilly stormer “Girl of the Century,” with tunes like “This Cat’s in The Doghouse,” but any of the songs on her 12 albums to date will make this show a great send off to 2010. Rosie Flores: Saturday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m., O’Connell’s, 1310 Morena Blvd. 21 and up. $15 adv. http://eventful.com/sandiego/ venues/oconnells-pub-/V0-001-000305388-0
