Dapper British guitarist Allan Holdsworth, now a San Diego resident, performs a rare local show at Brick by Brick on Jan. 13. Cited as an influence by guitarists ranging from Eddie Van Halen to Joe Satriani, Holdsworth first came to the public’s attention as a solo performer in 1976 with the release of “Velvet Darkness,” quickly rising to the top ranks of progressive rock and jazz guitarists. With 16 albums of his own — as well as appearances on dozens of other classic discs from a wide range of artists, including Soft Machine, Level 42 and Krokus — there is no shortage of material for any Holdsworth gig. But no matter what ends up on the set list, it’s practically guaranteed to be spellbinding. • Allan Holdsworth performs at 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 13 at Brick by Brick, 1130 Buenos Ave. 21 and up. $30. www.therealallanholdsworth.com