Very few tribute bands get as close to the real thing as The Fooz Fighters, who perform at the 710 Beach Club on Feb. 22. Playing the music of Dave Grohl and company, the band nails not only the Foo Fighters sound but also their look. In fact the band\u2019s guitarist\/singer, Nicky Rich could pass as Grohl\u2019s twin, making Fooz Fighters shows a must for fans. With their namesake band playing arena\u2019s and stadiums, these days an intimate show such as this is the best way to get up close and personal with the music of Foo Fighters.
\nThe Fooz Fighters: Saturday, Feb. 22 at the 710 Beach Club, 710 Garnet Ave. 9 p.m. 21 and up. $5. 710bc.com.
\nHeavy metal fans won\u2019t want to miss a four tribute band bill taking place at Brick by Brick on Feb. 22. On hand will be Anarchy X (Queensryche), Anthem (Rush), Blackout (The Scorpions) and Woke Up Dead (Megadeth). While all are solid rockers, the night\u2019s highlight will likely be Anthem. With the recent passing of Rush\u2019s drummer Neil Peart, their music has been put back in the spotlight reminding everyone what a gifted musician he was. Anthem is up to the task of playing Rush\u2019s adventurous music, though they perform as a quartet rather than in the original band\u2019s trio format.
\nAnthem: Saturday, Feb. 22 at Brick by Brick, 1130 Buenos Ave. 7:30 p.m. 21 and up. $12. brickbybrick.com.
\nMardi Gras comes to Winston\u2019s in Ocean Beach on Feb. 23. The celebration will run from 4-8 p.m., featuring three of San Diego\u2019s favorite bands, rock-a-billy quartet The Sleepwalkers, roadhouse blues band Lady Dottie and Cajun party combo, The Bayou Brothers. It\u2019s a diverse bill sure to keep the dance floor filled, each band being headliners in their own right. The event includes host Madame LaRoux (aka blues singer Michele Lundeen) and such Mardi Gras essentials as beads and red beans and rice, but this would be a noteworthy music line up no matter the day of the week.
\nOB Mardi Gras: Sunday, Feb. 23 at Winston\u2019s, 1921 Bacon St. 4 p.m. $10. 21 and up. winstonsob.com.
\nBritish rock quartet, The Struts, stop in at SOMA on Feb. 28. Influenced by the likes of Queen, Oasis, The Faces, and Jet, the band\u2019s rep is built on their live shows and hook-filled melodic tunes. The band\u2019s most recent single is a solid version of Motown evergreen, “Dancing In The Street,” but their own previous releases, such as “In Love With A Camera,” are all radio-friendly gems. The band rocks hard, with a truly great frontman in singer Luke Spiller, who seems to meld the best of Freddie Mercury, Mick Jagger, and Tim Curry into his manic performances.
\nThe Struts: Friday, Feb. 28 at SOMA, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd. 8 p.m. All ages. $29.50. somasandiego.com.
\nTen-piece classic rock combo The Soul Persuaders come to Humphrey\u2019s Backstage Live on Feb. 28. Featuring a four-piece horn section, the band plays an eclectic mix of danceable tunes ranging from Stevie Wonder\u2019s “Superstition” to Bruce Springsteen\u2019s “Tenth Avenue Freezeout.” This is a high energy group, but their secret weapon is frontman Larry Grano, whose wit and stage presence place the Soul Persuaders a cut above the typical bar band. Nominated at this year\u2019s San Diego Music Awards for his own combo, here Grano gets to let loose on a selection of great \u201960s and \u201970s era cover tunes.
\nThe Soul Persuaders: Friday, Feb. 28 at Humphrey\u2019s Backstage Live, 2241 Shelter Island Drive. 8 p.m. $12. humphreysbackstagelive.com.
\nOne of San Diego\u2019s top jazz musicians, pianist Joshua White, performs at Dizzy\u2019s on Feb. 29 with his combo, The JW Trio +1. For jazz fans, it doesn\u2019t get much better than a band that includes White on the piano as well as drummer Tyler Kreutel and legendary bassist Marshall Hawkins. Making this an even more impressive event, the +1 here is award-winning saxophonist Kamau Kenyatta, but even with such accomplished musicians, White is a standout. Often seen around town in the role of sideman, on his own projects, the magic in White\u2019s playing, particularly his improvisational skills, is even more evident.
\nThe JW Trio +1: Saturday, Feb. 29, at Dizzy\u2019s at Arias Hall, 1717 Morena Blvd. 8 p.m. $20. dizzysjazz.com.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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