Henkel, Chateau Orleans, Feb. 13 and 27 San Diego is fortunate to have a lot of fine blues musicians, but few can touch the artistry of Robin Henkel. Performing at Chateau Orleans on Feb. 13 and 27, Henkel is a virtuoso at all styles of blues, with an endearing manic performing style that has kept him a solid draw at venues throughout Southern California for decades. Particularly stunning is his slide guitar work, with a seemingly endless well of classic tunes and authentic sounding originals in his repertoire. The Blokes, Hennessey’s Tavern, Feb. 18, Considering it’s surf and sand, California might seem to be the least likely place for Celtic music to achieve a foothold. However over the past decade, there has been a veritable explosion of groups, with The Blokes, who perform at Hennessey’s Tavern on Feb. 18, amongst the areas best known. The quartet’s take on traditional Irish folk tunes is never less than rousing, with fiddle and accordion as lead instruments. The Blokes occasionally throw a classic rock ballad, such as the Rolling Stones “As Tears Go By” into the mix, but traditionalists need not fear. In the Blokes hands, even the Jagger-Richards evergreen sounds like a centuries old folk tune. Stepping Feet, RT’s Longboard Grill, Feb. 21, 10 p.m. One of the more popular tribute acts in San Diego, Stepping Feet is a Dave Matthews inspired set that has moved to headliner status at major venues up and down the coast. However, the group can still be found at the local spots where they first built up their popularity, such as RT’s Longboard Grill on Feb. 21. The chance of seeing Matthews in a setting this small has been impossible for many years now, but it’s also ironic that a tribute band to his music is now also on the verge of out growing smaller venues. Adam Gimbel and Cover Me Badd, Cane’s, Feb. 27, 8:45 p.m. Tribute groups are a dime a dozen these days, but Adam Gimbel and his crew “Cover Me Badd” continue to be true standouts. Always looking for a gimmick in order to stand out, Gimbel can be counted on for humorous takes on his projects and his latest is no exception. On Feb. 27, the band will take to the stage at Cane’s as Geezer, an elderly tribute band dedicated to pop-rockers, Weezer. That this pop band is on a seemingly mismatched bill with tribute acts to metal band Pantera and industrial rockers Rage Against The Machine promises to make the show even more surreal. Benefit for Lorna, Brick-by-Brick, Feb. 21, 8:30 p.m. On Thanksgiving Day, San Diego lost one of its biggest local music supporters, Lorna Hamilton. For many years she was an integral part of the music community, befriending just about every musician during the eighties and nineties. On Feb. 21, Brick by Brick will host a benefit for Lorna to raise money for her family’s expenses. The show will feature a number of Hamilton’s favorite performers including Mojo Nixon, John Juke Logan, the Farmers, Joey Harris & the Mentals, the Farages and Candye Kane. Highlight of the event will likely be the rare appearance from the Farages, formerly known as eighties indie rockers DFX2, though now performing in roots-rock mode. Jazilla, Turquoise Café, Feb. 27, 6:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. With a band name like Jazzilla, there is little doubt to what a group’s musical inclinations might be. In this case, Jazzilla, who appear at the Turquoise Café on Feb. 27, really is a monster, taking in numerous influences including Latin, Swing and even funk. The end result is a sound that’s heavy on the rhythm but still keeps its jazz roots. Their set list is a mix of originals and chestnuts such as “Take The A Train,” with their debut album set for release later this year. The group has a rotating membership, but whichever lineup takes part in their show, the end result is always well worth hearing.