Elvis tribute band Suspicious Minds appears at Tio Leo’s on Feb. 26. The Elvis heard here is from the Las Vegas era, and Suspicious Minds put out an excellent revue, cloning a show the king of rock might have done circa 1972. In addition to frontman Todd Torres, the band also includes guitarist Jeff Boggs, bassist Ken Wilson, keyboardist Kevin Parke and drummer Jim Manning, with music from throughout Presley’s career. The early tunes such as “That’s All Right Mama” are solid, but it’s the later material, such as “Burning Love,” where the group really shines.
Suspicious Minds: Friday, Feb. 26 at Tio Leo’s, 5302 Napa St. 9 p.m. 21 and up. Cover to be determined. tioleos.com. Beatles fans won’t want to miss acoustic guitarist Fred Benedetti’s tribute to George Harrison, taking place on March 5 at Dizzy’s. Benedetti will be joined by his daughters Regina and Julia on vocals, and the trio will play material from Harrison’s Beatles days and his solo career. Talented as his daughters are, Benedetti’s playing will most draw the ear, with impressive reinterpretations of songs that have practically become modern classical music. Benedetti is one of the most gifted guitarists in San Diego; this show will appeal to fans of classic rock as well as anyone who enjoys virtuoso fretwork.
Fred Benedetti’s George Harrison Tribute: Saturday, March 5 at Dizzy’s, 4275 Mission Bay Drive. 8 p.m. $15. dizzysjazz.com. Percussionist Tito Puente Jr. performs at Humphrey’s Backstage Live on Feb. 26. Puente has recorded several albums of his own, including “In My Father’s Footsteps,” which kind of says it all. Much of Puente’s performance is in tribute to his legendary percussionist father, both in his chosen instrument, the timbale, and in the mambo material he plays live. Puente Sr. wrote the classic “Oye Como Va,” so that song will likely be a show highlight, but expect a packed dance floor throughout the night. For anyone who enjoys Latin rhythms, this concert will be nirvana. Tito Puente Jr.: Friday, Feb. 26, at Humphrey’s Backstage Live, 2241 Shelter Island Dr., Shelter Island. 7 p.m. $26. humphreysbackstagelive.com. Brick by Brick hosts a five-tribute-band concert on March 5. Hard rock will be the music of choice, with a bill featuring bands dedicated to Stone Temple Pilots (STP), Alice in Chains (Memory Layne), Rob Zombie (American Zombie), The Cult (Sonic Temple) and Metallica (Motorbreath). This is a particularly strong bill, with each band playing 45 minutes, giving audience members a great cross-section of artists and hits in one show. If you like your music loud and adrenaline charged, you’ll love every minute of this concert. Motorbreath: Saturday, March 5, at Brick by Brick, 1130 Buenos Avenue. 7 p.m. 21 and up. $8. brickbybrick.com. Billed as a “jamgrass acoustic band,” The Move Collective plays on March 5 at the 710 Beach Club, which will host a CD release party for a new EP from the sextet. “Two Miles High” was recorded locally by Grammy-winning producer Alan Sanderson at top PB studio Pacific Beat. With a stand-up bass, mandolin and banjo, the band rides the fine line between Americana and jam band, producing excellence that at times exudes a McCartney-esque melodic playfulness. This is a band that will appeal to both fans of the Grateful Dead and Nickel Creek. The Move Collective: Saturday, March 5 at the 710 Beach Club, 710 Garnet Ave. 9 p.m. 21 and up. 710bc.com. The free monthly concert series at the Pacific Beach Library continues on March 9 with a special program, Jazz & Joni. Featuring vocalist Robin Adler and guitarist Dave Blackburn, the evening’s music will be dedicated to legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, taking in hits and deep album tracks. The pair performs amazing full-band versions of these tunes with their combo, Mutts of the Planet, but this show will feature just guitar and voice, giving concertgoers a chance to hear stripped-down versions of such Mitchell classics as “Help Me” and “Free Man in Paris.” Jazz & Joni: Wednesday, March 9 at Pacific Beach Library, 4275 Cass St. 7 p.m. All ages. No cover. pblibraryfriends.org/concert.htm.