Celebrating its first decade together, post-punk rockers Starcrossed have persevered despite major obstacles — including the death of founding member Bridgitte Bardell. The band performs at The Griffin on Jan. 6. Featuring noted producer Mark Haemmerle, Starcrossed is working on a new disc that is likely to please fans of groups like the Jesus & Mary Chain or The Sundays. Anyone who likes their music with plenty of atmosphere will find much to admire in the intense music of Haemmerle and his crew. • Starcrossed performs at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6 at The Griffin, 1310 Morena Blvd. 21 and up. www.thegriffinsd.com There’s no place in San Diego quite like Café-Bar Europa. The eclectic schedule includes everything from world music to blues, but Café-Bar Europa is particularly vital in bringing jazz to the area. The intimate nightspot has been featuring a host of rising talent and established names, with a new combo called Sounds Like Four set to perform on Jan. 7. Between the intimate setting, cool sounds, great food and dancing, this is an excellent date night. • Sounds Like Four performs at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7 at Café-Bar Europa, 873 Turqouise St. 21 and up. No cover. www.theturquoise.com/wordpress David Bowie is one of the most iconic rock performers of all time, so it’s only natural there are numerous tribute acts emulating him on the tour circuit today. However, only one — Spiders from Bars — which performs at Brick by Brick on Jan. 7, can claim to sport an all-star cast of musicians. In this case, members of bands like the Adolescents, the New Fidelity and Delta Nove will be featured. The band eschews the look-a-like routine, instead devoting its attention to performing the songs with the spirit their originator intended. With Bowie now in semi-retirement after nearly 50 years of recording, shows like this may be the only way to hear Bowie classics like “Rebel, Rebel” or “Hang on to Yourself” live. • Spiders From Bars performs at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7 at Brick by Brick, 1130 Buenos Ave. 21 and up. $10. www.brickbybrick.com Established in 1990, the Martin Luther King Community Choir has become one of the area’s most popular combos, regardless of genre. The group kicks off 2012’s free concert series at the Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library on Jan. 11. The choir has released only single album in a two-decade time span, that being 2002’s “Now Unto Him.” But the choir’s schedule is one of the busiest of any local band, with dozens of performances a year ranging from churches to music festivals. Event organizers know the choir’s voices can always be counted on for an uplifting moment. • Martin Luther King Community Choir performs at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at the Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library, 4275 Cass St. All ages. Free. www.pblibrary friends.org/concert.htm On Friday, Jan. 13, The 710 Beach Club hosts a strong bill with Reef Bound Sol, Oliver Trolley and headliners the Legacy Pack. The latter has kept a relatively low media profile, but has built a solid following through its live shows, mixing hip-hop with soul and dub reggae for a sound that’s custom-built to keep anyone on the dance floor happy. This show should be an instant party from the first note. • The Legacy Pack performs at 9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 13 at the 710 Beach Club, 710 Garnet Ave. 21 and up. Cover TBD. www.710bc.com