Atomic Punks: 8 p.m., Saturday, May 29, at the Wavehouse, 3125 Oceanfront Walk. $15. 21 and up. www.wavehousesandiego.com. There are lots of tribute bands on the club circuit today, but few with the technical prowess of the Van Halen sound-a-likes — Atomic Punks — who appear at the Wavehouse on Saturday, May 29. Formed in 1994, the band has gone through several lineup changes, with a core of Joe Lester (bass) and Scott Patterson (drums). Atomic Punks specialize in Van Halen’s first four albums with a sound so authentic that they’ve received the ultimate tribute band compliment. Not only has Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony sat in with the band, but front man David Lee Roth has borrowed two succeeding lead guitarists for his own band tours. Green Jelly: 8:30 p.m., Saturday, May 29, at Brick by Brick, 1130 Buenos Avenue. 21 and up. $15. www.myspace.com/greenjellyandthepigs A mix of hard rock and humor, Green Jelly, who appear at Brick by Brick on Saturday, May 29, are best known for their 1991 claymation video, “Three Little Pigs,” but they have to be experienced live to be believed. Their shows are absurd mini-plays, taking in numerous costume changes, bloody props and onstage gore, as well as every metal cliché in the book. Helmed by lone original member Bill Manspeaker, even if you are not a fan of hard rock, there are few bands on the club circuit today as entertaining as Green Jelly. SoleMar: 8 p.m., Thursday, June 3, at Tango Del Rey, 3567 Del Rey St. Cover TBD. All ages. www.solemargroup.com SoleMar, performing at Tango Del Rey on Thursday, June 3, has come a long way since its beginnings in 1985 at an SDSU world percussion class. Specializing in Brazilian music, the group is now a favorite at events from street fairs to corporate parties. This show will highlight SoleMar’s take on both Samba and Forro dance music. But the group is versatile, with an ability to take the stage in various combinations from Latin-jazz trio to full drum parade, complete with dancers. If you like music with an emphasis on rhythm, it simply doesn’t get better than this. Los Hollywood: 9 p.m., Saturday, June 5. Tio Leo’s, 5302 Napa Street. 21 and up. $5. www.myspace.com/loshollywood Although tagged as a “rock en espanol” band, in truth, Los Hollywood, who perform at Tio Leo’s on Saturday, June 5, have a universal appeal. The trio sing in both Spanish and English, taking cues from, amongst others, The Runaways and Blondie, punk and powerpop. While the band aren’t treading new ground, their delivery and great three minute tunes make for an exciting evening or rock ‘n’ roll fun, no matter what language you speak. Dave Booda: 9 p.m., Tuesday June 8, at The Tiki House, 1152 Garnet Avenue. Free. 21 and up. www.myspace.com/davebooda Though Pacific Beach institution The Tiki House is best known as a hot spot for bands on weekends, on Tuesdays in June, the venue’s small stage will showcase the music of singer-songwriter, Dave Booda. A gifted onstage storyteller, what sets Booda apart from his acoustic guitar-wielding peers is his above average set list. He does perform his share of evergreen tunes, such as “The Rainbow Connection,” and also incorporates choice originals. However, what has impressed many local music fans is his skill at converting modern hits by the likes of NeYo, Rhianna and Jamie Foxx, into six-string sing-a-longs.
