The proliferation of country music acts in San Diego seems to be picking up steam. Tellingly, the majority of the local country performers seem to be looking toward the genre’s pre-1970’s heyday for inspiration. One of the top such groups performing locally is The Palominos, appearing Sunday, July 25 at Concerts on the Green. The band looks and sounds like it could have backed Buck Owens sometime around 1965. Whether you are a country traditionalist or simply like well-played uptempo danceable tunes, The Palominos set will be a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. The Palominos: Sunday, July 25, at 4 p.m. at Concerts on the Green, Kate Sessions Park. All ages. Free. www.pbconcerts or www.myspace.compalominosband The quarterly Acoustic Alliance show, taking place on Sunday, July 25 at Brick By Brick, continues to be the best way to take in a large amount of local talent in one go. A dozen performers will take the stage in shifts of four, playing round-robin style. Even with so much talent on stage, the clear standout this time will be Dave Howard. His songs have shown up on albums by over a dozen artists, including AJ Croce, Gregory Page and Citizen Band, but there is nothing like hearing music performed by the tunesmith who created it. Acoustic Alliance: Sunday, July 25, 7 p.m. at Brick by Brick, 1130 Buenos Ave. 21 and up. $8. http://listenlocalsd.com/AA.html Riding the fine line between a cover act and an originals band, The Flounders, who perform at the Tiki House on Wednesday, July 28, try to have it both ways. A trio helmed by brothers Louie and Mike Shook, they play a fun mix of covers by the likes of the Police and the Eagles. However, their best material is their own, such as the bossa-nova flavored “Flounder All Day.” More than just a bar band cranking out songs, The Flounders’ sense of humor and music selections make them a band well worth experiencing live. The Flounders: Wednesday, July 28, 9 p.m. at The Tiki House, 1152 Garnet Ave. Cover TBD. 21 and up. www.myspace.com/thefloundersband While the passing of Jerry Garcia in 1995 brought an end to the Grateful Dead, the band’s surviving members continue to tour, giving Deadheads a chance to relive a little of the band’s magic. The Rhythm Devils, who perform at the Wavehouse on Thursday, July 29, feature Grateful Dead percussionists Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart. The band is an offshoot of the Dead’s in-concert drum-jam sessions, but is probably best known for its soundtrack work on the film classic “Apocalypse Now.” Deadheads will consider attendance at this show mandatory, but if you like music with a heavy rhythmic edge and a lot of jamming, this is for you. The Rhythm Devils: Thursday, July 29, 8 p.m. at the Wavehouse, 3125 Oceanfront Walk. $35. 21 and up. www.rhythmdevils.net The Sundoctors, who perform at the 710 Beach Club on Saturday, July 31, may technically be a rock band, but they lean heavily into dance territory. With more than a hint of soul in tunes like “Mess I Made” and electronica stompers like “Final Destination,” the group covers its bases well. While the Sundoctors concentrate on original material, they do occasionally drop a surprise tune into their set such as Lady Gaga’s “Poker Face.” However, its own material is strong enough to keep the dance floor filled. The Sundoctors: Saturday, July 31, 9 p.m. at the 710 Beach Club, 710 Garnet Ave. 21 and up. Cover TBD. www.myspace.com/sundoctors
