Though Fishbone has never scored a hit in it’s 31 years as a band, it remains one of the most important combos to emerge from California’s early eighties ska/mod and punk scenes. In continuous existence since its heyday, the band, which performs at the 710 Beach Club on Oct. 2, has nearly two dozen DVDs and CDs to its credit, with a documentary about the band, “Everyday Sunshine,” released this year. There are many wild and manic bands out there, but none come close to Fishbone’s intense party rhythms, immortalized in such hits as “Party at Ground Zero.” Fishbone: 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2 at the 710 Beach Club, 710 Garnet Ave. 21 and up. Cover TBD. www.myspace.com/fishboneisredhot Progressive punk band London Falling, which appears at Soundwave on Oct. 7, has a schizophrenic sound. There is definitely punk sound and attitude, as well as a political angle to some of its songs, with titles like “Bombs in Baskets” and “Good Enough For Government Work.” But you’ll also find the occasional touch of thrash, ska and even classic powerpop. More than mere four-chord bashing, the band injects plenty of quirky melody into tracks such as “Shade of Grey” with a great use of harmonies throughout. London Falling: 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 7 at Soundwave, 3125 Oceanfront Walk. $5. 21 and up. www.myspace.com/londonsfalling Seaholm Mackintosh, which appears at O’Connell’s on Oct. 9 is an acoustic duo, consisting of singer-songwriters Brooke Mackintosh and Sven-Erik Seaholm. If the latter sounds familiar, he is also one of San Diego’s best known music producers, working with dozens of artists ranging from indie favorites Via Satelite to roots rockers The Farmers. Seaholm MacKintosh harmonize beautifully with wonderful vocal interplay. With this duo, Seaholm expands on his love of acoustic guitar and harmony and adds yet another terrific musical project to his long distinguished resume. Seaholm Mackintosh: 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 9. O’Connell’s, 1310 Morena Blvd. 21 and up. Cover TBD. www.myspace.com/seaholmmackintosh Brick by Brick hosts musical round-robin Acoustic Alliance on Oct. 10. Organizer Cathryn Beeks does an excellent job of mixing a dozen up-and-coming performers with seasoned veterans. This time out, favorites like Terry Matsuoka and Carlos Olmeda will take the stage alongside newer names such as Airika and Erin McLaughlin. The latter is a country and traditional folk singer who has been making waves of late, recently teaming with Sean Watkins of Nickle Creek for a series of shows. With each artist performing their best four songs, this quarterly event continues to be one of the area’s top values and best ways to take in a large amount of talent in one sitting. Acoustic Alliance: 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10 at Brick by Brick, 1130 Buenos Ave. 21 and up. $8. http://listenlocalsd.com/AA.html Though the flute has gotten a bad rap thanks to cultural references like the “American Pie” movies and Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull, the cool sounds of the Lori Bell Jazz Trio may be the perfect antidote to that situation. Appearing at the Pacific Beach Library on Oct. 13, Bell is a virtuoso performer, adept at anything from classical to pop, but it’s her jazz that has seen her receive an amazing six Grammy nominations in her three decades of recording. Whether you are a fan of jazz or instrumental music, this show is an excellent chance to take in a set from one of San Diego’s top musical treasures. Lori Bell Jazz Trio: 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 13 at Pacific Beach Library, 4275 Cass St. All ages. No cover. www.loribellflute.com