On Aug. 24, The Bahia Belle will be a floating party on Mission Bay with a soundtrack from rowdy and fun combo, The Country Rockin’ Rebels. The band can keep a dance floor filled with tunes such as Pink Floyd’s “Money” and The Doors’ “Roadhouse Blues,” but they also have an arsenal of great tunes cut from the same cloth. Rockers such as “Fantastic Journey” will certainly get the toes tapping, while jangly tunes such as “Summer Days” are perfect listening for a warm August night cruising the bay. Country Rockin’ Rebels: Friday, Aug. 24 at the Bahia Resort, 998 West Mission Bay Drive. 9:30 p.m. 21 and up. bahiabelle.com. Blues guitarist Dennis Jones performs at Tio Leo’s on Aug. 25. Currently touring behind the release of his new album, WE3 Live, Jones is an incendiary player but what makes him a true stand out is his songwriting, which makes sure there are plenty of hooks in the songs to go along with the great fretwork. Tunes such as “Blue Over You,” have a solid groove and perhaps a touch of Hendrix in them, particularly in the voice. Jones other local appearances have included large events such as the Gator by the Bay festival, so blues fans won’t want to miss this relatively intimate performance.
The Dennis Jones Band: Saturday, Aug. 25 at Tio Leo’s, 5302 Napa St. 9 p.m. 21 and up. tioleos.com. Punk icons T.S.O.L. stop in at Brick by Brick on Aug. 26. Formed in 1978, the band still includes original members Jack Grisham (vocals), Ron Emory (guitar) and Mike Roche (bass) alongside Greg Kuehn (keyboards) and Antonio Val Hernandez (drums). Despite the passing of decades, T.S.O.L. have lost none of their fire and passion, as can be heard on their latest single, “Low Low Low.” Longtime fans can rest assured there will be plenty of old favorites in their set list, with featured songs from their most recent album, “The Trigger Complex.” T.S:O.L.: Sunday, Aug. 26 at Brick by Brick, 1130 Buenos Ave. 7:30 p.m. 21 and up. brickbybrick.com. On Aug. 30, Beaumont’s will host an evening of music from acoustic pop duo Hummingbird Hotel. Based around guitarist David Ornelas and cajon player Megan Love, the pair mix radio-friendly originals such as “Perfect,” with choice covers that include the likes of Jim Croce’s “Operator” and Bobby Caldwell’s “What You Won’t Do For Love.” Ornelas’ soulful voice is perfect for such songs as “Just The Two Of Us,” but their strongest point is their song arrangements, which keep the tunes from sounding sparse in a duo format.
Hummingbird Hotel: Thursday, Aug. 30 at Beaumont’s, 5662 La Jolla Blvd. 7:30 p.m. 21 and up. beaumontseatery.com. On Aug. 31, jazz saxophonist Christopher Hollyday will celebrate the release of, “Telepathy,” his first new album in more than two decades, with a special show at Dizzy’s. Hollyday is a gifted performer, who has toured with the likes of Maynard Ferguson and recorded six albums though the early 1990s, including several for RCA Records. For this show he will play the album in its entirety perfectly matched by a quartet that features Tyler Kreutel (drums) alongside a trio of award-winning players: Gilbert Castellanos (trumpet), Joshua White (piano) and Rob Thorsen (bass). Christopher Hollyday: Friday, Aug. 31, at Dizzy’s at Arias Hall, 1717 Morena Blvd. 8 p.m. dizzysjazz.com. Powerpop favorite Scott Samuels new group, Solitary Diamonds, debuts at Campland on the Bay, on Sept. 1. While his other projects focus on original music or mix covers from various artists, this band revolves around the music of one songwriter, Neil Diamond, taking in both his own hits and songs he penned for others. With Diamond now retired from touring, Samuels and his group will provide the next best thing to the real deal with a night of classic tunes from the 1960s and 1970s, including “Sweet Caroline,” “I’m A Believer” and “Cherry, Cherry.” Solitary Diamonds: Saturday, Sept. 1 at Campland on the Bay. 8 p.m. All ages. campland.com/things-to-do/music.
