San Diego may not seem like the obvious place for a Cajun/zydeco band to thrive, but when the music is as inspired as that of the Bayou Brothers, how could they not? Appearing at Humphrey’s Backstage Live on Thursday, Oct. 22, the key with this six-piece band is “fun.”
Whether or not you are schooled in the sounds of Louisiana, the band delivers irresistible rhythms custom made to make even the most jaded audience member want to hit the dance floor. The band plays classics such as “Big Mamou” and Roy Head’s “Treat Her Right,” but wherever you dip a toe into the Bayou Brothers music, you’ll find musical treasure. Bayou Brothers: Thursday, Oct. 22 at Humphrey’s Backstage Live, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, Shelter Island. 9 p.m. $5. Acoustic music fans have a new spot to go to – the Duck Dive, now featuring live music, promoted by the Acoustic Spot, on Wednesdays 7 to 9 p.m. and Fridays 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday nights are dedicated to “Girls with Guitars,” with artists set to include Britt (Oct. 28) and Raelee Nikole (Nov. 4 ). Meanwhile, Fridays will feature a mix of performers, with Rob Bondurant (Oct. 23) and Aquile (Oct. 30). Anyone wanting either a nice midweek break or a great kickoff to the weekend will want to check out the tunes from these talented performers.
Acoustic Music: Wednesdays and Fridays at the Duck Dive, 4650 Mission Blvd. All ages. theduckdive.com. Texas-based hard rockers The Heroine storm into the 710 Beach Club on Saturday, Oct. 24, as part of a four-day jaunt across the West Coast. If you like rock ‘n’ roll, songs like “Playing For Keeps” are just what the doctor ordered. Already endorsed by the likes of Gibson Guitars and Motley Crue, The Heroine is stadium-ready with songs that have equal parts bombast and melody. Sounding at times like a manic mix of AC/DC and ZZ Top, the quartet will soon be playing much bigger venues than this.
The Heroine: Saturday, Oct. 24, at the 710 Beach Club, 710 Garnet Ave. 9 p.m. 21 and up. Cover TBD. Jazz fans won’t want to miss A Tribute to Chet Baker in the 1960s held at Dizzy’s on Oct. 24. Featuring Reka Parker (piano), Paul Seaforth (flugelhorn, vocals), Christopher Hollyday (alto saxophone, flute), Jeff Blanco (bass) and Bob Daniels (drums), the show is in anticipation of the film, “Born To Be Blue,” detailing the life of the famed trumpeter during that time frame. Baker passed away in 1988 leaving behind a legacy of amazing music, despite a very troubled career, making the movie a must-see for any music fans and a life lesson for everyone else. In the meantime, this excellent showcase will be the perfect introduction for anyone who has yet to be hipped to Baker’s inspired playing. A Tribute to Chet Baker: Saturday, Oct. 24, at Dizzy’s, 4275 Mission Bay Drive. 8 p.m. $15. www.dizzysjazz.com Brick by Brick hosts all types of music, but it’s its hard-rock offerings, such as the appearance on Oct. 29 by extreme industrial metal combo Fear Factory, that have brought the venue acclaim. Though technically Fear Factory has never had a hit record, the band has still sold millions of copies of their albums, including their latest album, “Genexus,” making them one of the most popular groups in the genre. Fear Factory: Thursday, Oct. 29, at Brick by Brick, 1130 Buenos Avenue. 8 p.m. 21 and up. $35. Fittingly, this Halloween night, Tio Leo’s has one of California’s best tribute bands playing, the Hollywood Stones. Performing the hits of the Rolling Stones, the band, led by the inimitable Dick Swagger, goes the extra mile and dresses like the real thing, moves like the real deal and even duplicates the vintage gear the Stones used – best of all, no wigs. With a set list that includes everything from “Satisfaction” to “Gimme Shelter,” this may be the next best thing to seeing the real Jagger and company in the flesh. The Hollywood Stones: Saturday, Oct. 31. Tio Leo’s, 5302 Napa St. 9 p.m. 21 and up. Cover TBD.
