A gifted singer-songwriter, Brooklyn Mack is also one of the most collaboration-minded musicians in town. Indeed, each of her shows features two guest performers who trade songs with Mack throughout the night and often combine forces for a tune or three. The result is a fun night full of musical surprises. Upcoming guests include Rusty Jones (June 25) and Brenda Panneton (July 2). No matter which night you check out Mack’s show, you’ll be impressed by her songwriting and taste in musical friends. Brooklyn Mack: Every Thursday at 9 p.m. at Hennessey’s, 4605 Mission Blvd. 21 and up. No Cover. myspace.com/brooklynmack San Diego is home to many fine tribute bands, but few have their namesakes sound as perfectly as ZOO2. A tribute to Irish superstars U2, the band only vaguely resembles the quartet, however, the band reproduces U2’s music with admirable accuracy. From early punk-edged hits like “I Will Follow” to newer atmospheric numbers like “Sometimes You Can’t Make It on Your Own,” ZOO2’s renditions are just about the next best thing to the real deal. The odds of seeing U2 in a venue as intimate as RT’s is fairly slim, so if you’re a fan of Bono and company, ZOO2’s shows are essential. ZOO2: Saturday, June 27, 10 p.m., RT’s Longboard Grill, 1466 Garnet Ave. 21 and up. Cover TBD. zoo-2.com A crooner in the tradition of Sinatra or Darin, David Patrone has a powerhouse voice and a commanding stage presence to back it up. Much more than a supper club singer, Patrone handles jazz standards with a casual assurance that makes the songs his own. In a throwback to the days of vaudeville, Patrone also mixes in a bit of comedy, but it’s his excellent renditions of evergreen classics such as “Fly Me to the Moon” and “Route 66” that will instantly win you over. David Patrone: Wednesday, July 1, 9 p.m., 710 Beach Club, 710 Garnet Ave. 21 and up. No Cover. Although described as “Latin-Jazz,” the sound of the B-Side Players can be boiled down to one word: groove. Formed in 1994, the band has won a national audience with its mix of rhythm and social commentary. The band’s CD, “Radio Afro Mexica,” is fresh off the presses, so expect the night’s music to highlight tracks from that release alongside a smattering of tunes from their seven other albums to date. Diehard fans may not need convincing, but if you haven’t seen the B-Side Players in a while, even after 15 years, the band still has a lot to offer. B-Side Players: Friday, July 3, 8 p.m., The Wavehouse, 3125 Ocean Front Walk. 21 and up. $10. wavehousesandiego.com One third of the most popular rockabilly group of all time, The Stray Cats, bassist Lee Rocker now fronts his own band. While he’ll never match the accomplishments of his first combo, Rocker still turns in a terrific show, mixing vintage classics with his own material. While you won’t hear his old hits, Rocker’s originals are also well worth investigating and are not far off from his previous band’s sound. Best of all, he mixes in rave-up renditions of classics by the likes of Elvis or Chuck Berry, making for a great night of roots-oriented rock ‘n’ roll. Lee Rocker: Friday, July 3, 8 p.m., Cane’s Bar & Grill, 3105 Ocean Front Walk. 21 and up. $20. leerocker.com