Anyone who enjoys great piano playing will want to check out Dizzy’s over the next two Saturdays, Sept. 10 and 17. This weekend will feature Los Angeles-based singer Judy Wexler with the Danny Green Trio, with the following Saturday set to feature The Joshua White Trio. Wexler is a compelling singer with a clear, rich voice that will perfectly compliment Green’s lyrical playing. Meanwhile White’s show is dubbed “Plays New Original Music,” making it a must for fans of one of the genre’s fastest rising stars. Two more concerts that show why Dizzy’s is San Diego’s best jazz venue. Piano spotlight concerts: Saturdays, Sept. 10 and 17, at Dizzy’s, 4275 Mission Bay Drive. 8 p.m. $15. www.dizzysjazz.com. Fans of classic rock will want to see the debut of new covers band, The Moonage Daydreamers at Beaumont’s on Sept. 9. The all-star combo includes bassist John Yelenosky of December’s Children, guitarists Ariel Levine and Jon Erickson, as well as drummer T-Bone Larson, the latter two best known as members of dance band, The Amandas. The match of the band and the intimate Bird Rock setting is perfect, but best of all the Moonage Daydreamers will be playing a great mix of songs rarely found in cover band sets including gems from the likes of Bowie, Roxy Music and The Velvet Underground. The Moonage Daydreamers: Friday, Sept. 9 at Beaumont’s, 5662 La Jolla Blvd. 9 p.m. 21 and up. www.beaumontseatery.com. On Sept. 15, Lyrical Groove frontman Kendrick Dial will perform at Humphrey’s Backstage Live. Dial is a masterful frontman, acclaimed for his spoken-word prowess and social consciousness, helping the band become one of the area’s most popular groups, taking home San Diego Music Awards for Best Hip Hop Group in 2013 and Best Hip Hop Album in 2014 for their CD, Spoken Soul. While Lyrical Groove is still going strong, here Dial makes a rare solo appearance, where he can shine on his own, ramping up the groove factor of his material to take full advantage of the venues great dance floor. Kendrick Dial: Thursday, Sept. 15, at Humphrey’s Backstage Live, 2241 Shelter Island Drive. 7 p.m. $5. www.humphreysbackstagelive.com. Reggae fans will want to hop on board the Bahia Belle Cruise on Sept. 16, when the night’s performers will be Twisted Relatives. San Diego’s reggae scene continues to grow by leaps and bounds, though only Big Mountain to date has made a commercial breakthrough with any sort of chart action. That’s okay, as for most of these groups, it’s all about the live experience and that’s certainly the case with Twisted Relatives. Their Bob Marley-tinged take on island sounds will be the perfect party sounds as Bahia Belle sails around Mission Bay.
Twisted Relatives: Friday, Sept. 16, at the Bahia Resort, 998 West Mission Bay Drive. 9:30 p.m. 21 and up. $10. www.bahiabelle.com. Six-piece gypsy funk combo, the Moves Collective performs at the 710 Beach Club on Sept. 16. It’s true the band uses some acoustic instruments, including mandolin and harmonica, but their take on folk music is expansive, mixing in elements of pop and soul as heard on tracks such as ultra catchy, “Let The Rain Speak.” The musicianship is strong across the board with great harmonies topped by superb harmonica playing courtesy of Gonzalo Dremoniz, but it’s the band’s melodic songwriting that makes them a standout. If you are a fan of bands such as the Grateful Dead or songwriters such as Warren Zevon, with the added twist of a dance rhythm, the Moves Collective may well be your favorite new group.
The Moves Collective: Friday, Sept. 16, at the 710 Beach Club, 710 Garnet Ave. 9 p.m. 21 and up. www.710bc.com. Heavy metal trio, Nukem, will host a CD release show at Brick by Brick on Sept. 16. Though the metal scene remains largely under the radar locally, many of the area’s bands are drawing acclaim overseas. Nukem may be relatively unknown stateside, but they are building a rabid international following, particularly in Greece, where their new label, Sleaszy Rider Records, has just released their debut album, “Unholy Trinity.” Nukem’s latest video, “Evelyn’s Waiting,” shows the group to be stadium ready, with songs that hit hard and bristle with manic energy. Metal fans will want to get there early for this one – the night has a strong bill that also includes Unicorn Death, The Cave Bastards and Defixion. Nukem: Friday Sept. 16, at Brick by Brick, 1130 Buenos Ave. 8 p.m. 21 and up. $10. www.brickbybrick.com