There seems to be more musical artists looking back than forward these days, but it’s hard to fault the trend when it’s done as well as by country quartet The Palominos, who perform at O’Connell’s on July 16. Dressed as if they stepped right out of a 1960’s Bakersfield honky-tonk, playing only vintage gear and armed with an arsenal of the era’s classic tunes, the band is the perfect antidote for any music fans who think today’s country tunes are too pop-oriented. The Palominos: Friday July 16, 9 p.m., O’Connell’s, 1310 Morena Blvd.21 and up. Cover TBD. www.myspace.com/palominosband Johnny Cash may have passed away in 2006, but you’d never know it from the way his music is omnipresent. The chief reason for this phenomenon is the slew of Cash impersonators performing nationwide, now seemingly rivaling only Elvis Presley clones in number. San Diego is home to several such groups, including arguably the best one in the country, Cash’d Out, which performs at the Wavehouse on July 17. The difference is in the small touches, which include featuring their own “June Carter” to mix things up. For fans of the “man in black,” this is as good as it gets. Cash’d Out: Saturday, July 17, 8 p.m., at the Wavehouse, 3125 Oceanfront Walk. $15. 21 and up. www.cashdout.com There are plenty of cover bands to hear in town, but few put their own stamp on a tune as well as The Jones Revival, which performs at RT’s Longboard on July 17. The six-piece group plays storming versions of classic rock hits from the 1960s to today. Even evergreen tunes such as the Doobie Brothers’ “Long Train Runnin’” have a bluesier and more danceable beat. Modern rock numbers include Franz Ferdinand’s “Take Me Out,” but the true show stopper in their set is a take on Paul McCartney’s “Maybe I’m Amazed,” rendered as a full-out soul ballad. The Jones Revival: Friday, July 17, 10 p.m., RT’s Longboard, 1466 Garnet Ave. 21 and up. www.thejonesrevival.com/fr_home.cfm Though a new name on the music scene, Eddie’s Rockin Revue, which appears on July 18 at the kickoff of the annual Concerts on Green series at Kate Sessions Park, will look and sound more than a little familiar to area swing fans. The band includes four members of Royal Crown Revue, notably frontman Eddie Nichols. Indeed, listeners will note there’s not a lot of musical difference between the two groups, with an emphasis on 1940s to 1950s upbeat material. While most of these Sunday afternoon concerts are wonderful listening experiences, this is one that should have the crowd up and dancing. Eddie’s Rockin Revue: Sunday July 18, at Concerts on the Green, 4 p.m. Kate Sessions Park. All ages. Free. www.pbconcerts.org Despite being one of the best hard rock guitarists ever, Michael Schenker, who performs at Brick by Brick on July 18, 8:30 p.m., remains best known in the U.S. for what was essentially sideman work with British rockers UFO, during the mid-seventies. While the perception is that Schenker hasn’t done much since that heyday, a glance at his discography shows otherwise. Originally a guitarist with the Scorpions, between those two legendary groups he appeared on eight albums. Since going solo, he’s released 44 additional discs. On tour promoting his latest opus, “Instrumental Intensity,” expect the biggest cheers whenever he dips into his vintage material. Michael Schenker Group: Sunday, July 18, 8:30 p.m., Brick by Brick, 1130 Buenos Ave. 21 and up. $25. www.michaelschenkerhimself.com Summer concerts return to Kate Sessions Park Concerts on the Green will return for an eighth season at Kate Sessions Park, beginning Sunday, July 18. Participants can listen to live music in a family-friendly setting while enjoying views of Mission Bay, Fiesta Island and the Pacific Ocean from the hillside at Kate Sessions Park located at Lamont Street, north of Beryl Street. The concerts are funded in part by the city of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture and the San Diego County Community Enhancement Program, as well as by local residents and businesses. Box lunches for the event can be pre-ordered from Lotsa Pasta. The public is encouraged to bring blankets and chairs, but no tents are allowed. All concerts run from 4 to 6:30 p.m. The concert schedule is: July 18, Royal Crown Revue July 25, The Palominos Aug. 1, The BurnsVille Blues Band Aug. 8, ROCKOLA For more information and tips for concertgoers, visit www.pbconcerts.org. — Debbie Hatch