Jazz nightspot Dizzy’s now has a second location in the downtown area, with shows now also taking place at 98 Bottles. On Jan. 14, the venue hosts a performance from pianist Paul Keeling, who will be performing music from his debut album, The Farthest Reach. Keeling is currently based in Vancouver but is a Del Mar native, best known to local jazz fans as part of Gilbert Castellanos’ ensemble during the mid-1990s. While definitely jazz in the tradition of Keith Jarrett or Pat Metheny, even non-genre music fans will find much to enjoy, including unique reinterpretations of such rock classics as Aerosmith’s “Dream On.” Paul Keeling: Saturday, Jan. 14 at Anthology, 2400 Kettner Blvd. 7 p.m. 21 and up. $15. www.98bottlessd.com It’s been more than three decades since Canadian blues rock guitarist Pat Travers hit big with such FM radio staples as “Boom Boom (Out Go The Lights),” but he continues to tour and record at a pace that would fell a lesser musician. His discography now includes more than 40 albums, with his guitar work just as inspired as ever. The formula remains much the same, with Travers mixing in originals like “Snorting Whiskey,” with covers of tunes both obvious, like evergreen “Born Under a Bad Sign” and more inspired, like his take on Bob Marley’s “Is This Love?” His most recent album is 2010’s “Fidelis,” but expect the biggest response to be for anything from his 1976-1981 heyday. Pat Travers: Friday, Jan. 20 at 4th & B, 345 B St. 8 p.m. 21 and up. $20-$30. www.4thandbevents.com Best known for her various collaborations with blues singer Candye Kane, Sue Palmer is one of the best piano players in the Southland today. Her album, “After Hour,” won a 2010 SDMA for Best Blues Album, though it’s her boogie woogie stylings that have gotten her the biggest notice. In fact, she’s adept at everything from torch songs to tracks that border on rock ’n’ roll, making her performances both varied and a lot of fun. Whether you’re a longtime listener or a novice to her sounds, her shows and albums are always well worth experiencing. Sue Palmer: Wednesday, Jan. 25 at Croce’s Jazz Bar, 802 Fifth Ave. 7:30 p.m. 21 and up. www.croces.com Having started up in the early 1990s, indie rock trio The Muffs never quite made it to mainstream success, but there are few bands from the era that still command such a fervent following. Their last album of new music, “Really, Really Happy,” was released in 2004, but all five discs to date hit a high-water mark for songs blending punk, pop, volume and attitude. Opening the show will be reunited rock group Uncle Joe’s Big Ol’ Driver, one of the best groups to emerge from the 1990s-era San Diego music scene. The pairing of the two bands makes this show the next best thing to a time machine trip back to 1996. The Muffs: Saturday, Jan. 28 at The Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd. 9 p.m. 21 and up. $12. www.casbahmusic.com You don’t have to be a classical music aficionado to enjoy the music of Los Romeros, who perform at Anthology on Jan. 28 (7:30 and 9:30 p.m.). Known as the “Royal Family of the Guitar,” The Romeros have been residents of San Diego since the late 1950s, though their world tours keep them from performing locally very often. The group’s collective virtuosity is breathtaking and wonderful to hear on any of its releases. But seeing the group live is a whole different thing. If you are in any way interested in the artistry of guitar playing, this rare performance from some of the best musicians to ever hold the instrument is an absolute must to attend. Los Romero’s: Saturday, Jan. 28 at Anthology, 1337 India St. 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. 21 and up. $13 – $69. www.anthologysd.com MUST HEAR It can be tough to get out mid-week sometimes, but The Casbah’s bill on Jan. 12, 9 p.m., featuring R&B titans Lady Dottie & The Diamonds, plus The Beautiful View, Sundrop Electric and Strange Vine should be enough to convince any area music fan to forego Seinfeld reruns. While Lady Dottie and her crew never fail to impress, the night belongs to Chula Vista-based modern rock band The Beautiful View, which will be celebrating the release of its new album, “Life is Beautiful.” The quartet excels at radio-friendly tunes, with a hint of 1980s indie rock in the mix and an inspired sense of song arrangement. It all comes together in great songs like album opener “The Horseman,” full of fun riffs and anthemic, shout-a-long lyrics — definitely a band to keep an eye on. The Beautiful View: Thursday, Jan. 12 at The Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd. 9 p.m. 21 and up. $10. www.casbahmusic.com