Up-and-comers get a showcase; get ready for spicy Cinco de Mayo Formed in 1987, glam metal band Bango Tango, which performs at Brick by Brick on April 28, never cracked the big time. But its five albums to date have earned it a legion of die-hard fans. Today, the band only includes frontman Joe Leste from their major label heyday, but the song remains the same. If your idea of a good time involves loud rock ‘n’ roll in the tradition of T-Rex, The New York Dolls and Guns and Roses, this show will put a smile on your face and leave their sound ringing in your ears. Bango Tango: performs at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 28 at Brick by Brick, 1130 Buenos Ave. 21 and up. $10. www.bangtango.com Bands starting out have a tough time getting onto the area’s bigger stages, but thanks to NSD Productions, artists are able to showcase their music at one of the area’s most prestigious rooms — the Wavehouse. On April 30, the venue hosts six up-and-coming acts on a diverse bill, including punk rockers Dying to Wake, jam band Zutra, alt rock and reggae hybrid Reef Bound Sol, electronic dance from “d,” as well as sets from The Legacy Pack and Hit Dog Hollar. If you’re looking for new sounds, this is a great way to check out a lot of up-and-coming talent in one go. NSD Productions at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 30 at the Wavehouse, 3125 Oceanfront Walk. $10. 21 and up. www.wavehousesandiego.com Cinco de Mayo is generally considered a Mexican holiday where traditional mariachi music is the staple, but there are many other types of Latin music that will fit the bill, like that performed by Todo Mundo, which appears at the 710 Beach Club on May 5. Mixing Brazilian music, reggae and Latin jazz, Todo Mundo emerges with a sound that’s all about rhythm and excitement. Best of all this special afternoon concert leaves the evening free for further partying on one of the year’s biggest nights out. Todo Mundo: Thursday, May 5, performs at 4 p.m. at the 710 Beach Club, 710 Garnet Ave. 21 and up. Cover TBD. reverbnation.com/todomundo Fans of classic rock will want to check out Split Decision, which performs at Tango del Rey on May 7. The band plays a mix of songs from the 1970s to today, from the Cars to the Foo Fighters. The next best thing to having a live juke box, Split Decisions’ eclectic set list should keep the dance floor packed from start to finish. The Split Decision Band performs at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 7 at Tango Del Rey, 3567 Del Rey St. Cover TBD. All ages. myspace.com/-splitdecisionsd When one thinks of music at a public library, classical and jazz come to mind. The blues, not so much. 2012 marks 100 years since the first blues composition was copyrighted, so it’s only fitting that interest in this music genre is at an all-time high. Fans of the blues won’t want to miss Big Daddy Blues, which performs at the Pacific Beach Library/Taylor Branch Library on May 11, 6 p.m. With standards the order of the day, this is a great opportunity to take in classic Americana in a unique setting. Big Daddy Blues performs at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11 at the Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library, 4275 Cass St. All ages. No cover. www.pblibraryfriends.org