Cover bands, anniversary shows, New Wave but with strings, and much more await San Diego\u2019s music scenesters this week. No matter your taste, there\u2019s something here for everybody. <\/p>\n
Fleetwood Max<\/p>\n
There is no doubt that Fleetwood Mac remains one of the most popular bands of all time. <\/p>\n
After nearly five decades, their 1977 album, \u201cRumours,\u201d is still riding high on the Billboard charts at No. 16 as of press time, an unprecedented feat. With the band no longer touring, it\u2019s fallen to tribute doppelgangers to pick up the slack. <\/p>\n
One of the most popular, Fleetwood Max<\/a>, is taking the stage at Humphreys Backstage Live on Jan. 23. The band does an excellent job of recreating their namesake band\u2019s lush vocals and arrangements, with singer Barbara Valente doing a great job of replicating Stevie Nicks signature moves in her performances. Diehard Fleetwood Mac fans will love that Fleetwood Max also includes Nicks solo hits, as well as material from the band\u2019s early Peter Green-led blues era.<\/p>\n Trade Roots Reggae<\/p>\n Reggae is one of the most popular music genres in San Diego today, and at least part of the reason for that can be traced back to the 1985 founding of record shop and cultural hub Trade Roots Reggae.<\/p>\n The heart of the local reggae community for several decades, the shop has since closed; however, its influence remains. On Jan. 23, The Holding Company will host a 40th anniversary party celebrating the store and its founders, Elliot Leib and Renee Romano. The night will feature performances from acclaimed roots vocalists Earl Cunningham and Junior \u201cWillow\u201d Wilson, backed by DJ Downbeat the Ruler (aka Tony Screw), making this a wonderful opportunity to give thanks to a pair of pioneers of San Diego\u2019s music community, while taking in a great night of island sounds.<\/p>\n 40th Anniversary of Trade Roots Reggae: Friday, Jan. 23, at The Holding Company<\/a>, 5046 Newport Ave., 1:30 p.m. $20.<\/p>\n The McCharmlys<\/p>\n The McCharmlys<\/a>, a Santa Ana-based, 1960s rock \u2018n\u2019 soul inspired combo, perform at The Soda Bar on Jan. 23. The band takes its cues from artists like Bobby Fuller, the early Beatles, and The Ronettes, even covering a Spanish language version of the latter\u2019s \u201cBe My Baby.\u201d <\/p>\n The five-piece band is solid, but the key here is singer Angie Monroy, who does a great job of channeling girl-group angst. Both The McCharmlys\u2019 self-titled debut album and concert set list are chock full of fun pop tunes, as exemplified by recent single and instant earworm, \u201cAwful Thing.\u201d<\/p>\n The McCharmlys: Friday, Jan. 23, at the Soda Bar<\/a>, 3615 El Cajon Blvd., 7 p.m. $27. <\/p>\n The Perfect Boys<\/p>\n Fans of British post-punk group The Cure will want to check out The Perfect Boys<\/a>, a tribute band headlining the Quartyard on Jan. 24. <\/p>\n The Cure has recently released a new hit album, \u201cSongs of a Lost World,\u201d but for this performance, concert goers can expect The Perfect Boys to offer up a \u201cbest of\u201d show of the bands earlier material, featuring sing-a-long goth pop staples such as \u201cFriday I\u2019m In Love\u201d and \u201cBoys Don\u2019t Cry.\u201d Rounding out the night, DJ Saul will be spinning 80s era favorites before the show and between sets.<\/p>\n The Perfect Boys\/A Tribute to The Cure: Saturday, Jan. 24, at The Quartyard<\/a>, 1301 Market St., 5-9 p.m. $25 and up.<\/p>\n Shades of Tjader<\/p>\n Shades of Tjader<\/a>, a tribute band dedicated to the music of legendary Latin jazz vibraphonist Cal Tjader, plays two free shows at Lou Lou\u2019s on Jan. 24. Led by Ian Harland on vibraphone and featuring percussionist Tommy Aros (Fattburger, Luis Miguel), the seven-piece band performs music from throughout Tjader\u2019s prolific 40-year career, including collaborations with the likes of Mongo Santamaria. <\/p>\n Jazz fans will enjoy these shows, but even those new to Tjader\u2019s sound will find that his percussion forward instrumental tunes were custom made to fill dance floors.<\/p>\n Shades of Tjader \u2013 A Tribute to Cal Tjader: Saturday, Jan. 24, at Lou Lou\u2019s<\/a>, 2223 El Cajon Blvd., 8 and 10 p.m. No cover.<\/p>\n The New Wave Orchestra<\/p>\n Giving you exactly what it says in its name, The New Wave Orchestra<\/a> stops by the The Civic Theatre on Jan. 27. Performing in front of a neon-decorated backdrop, the orchestra specializes in recast versions of 80s new-wave, alt-rock and synthpop hits. <\/p>\n The net is cast pretty wide when it comes to set list song selections, with music from the likes of New Order, The Smiths, and Depeche Mode included. However, where the new song arrangements work best is with music that had a classical element to begin with, such as Eurythmics \u201cSweet Dreams\u201d with its string backing or Kate Bush\u2019s operatic vocals in \u201cRunning Up The Hill,\u201d the latter sure to be one of the evenings highlights.<\/p>\n The New Wave Orchestra: Tuesday, Jan. 27, at The Civic Theatre<\/a>, 3rd and B St., 7:30 p.m. $52.<\/p>\n Foghat<\/p>\n Legendary 1970s era blues rock combo Foghat<\/a> returns to the Belly Up Tavern on Jan. 28. Though today best known for their song \u201cSlow Ride,\u201d the band had numerous hits throughout their first 10 years, including \u201cDrivin\u2019 Wheel,\u201d \u201cStone Blue,\u201d and \u201cFool For The City.\u201d <\/p>\n Still featuring original drummer Roger Earl and longtime bassist Bryan Bassett, Foghat is touring behind their latest album, \u201cSonic Mojo,\u201d which topped the Billboard Blues Chart, but fans can rest assured all the hits will make up the bulk of the night\u2019s set. <\/p>\n Fun fact: Before joining Foghat, Bassett was also the guitarist in another 1970s group, Wild Cherry, playing the main guitar riff on one of the decades defining tunes, \u201cPlay That Funky Music.\u201d Openers will be The Blitz Brothers, featuring 2020 SDMA Lifetime Achievement honoree, Richard Livoni, on guitar.<\/p>\n The Casbah<\/p>\n Country music comes to The Casbah on Jan. 28 with an excellent three-band bill topped by Hannah Juanita and The Hardliners<\/a>, joined by openers Mose Wilson<\/a> and Kimmi Bitter<\/a>. <\/p>\n Taking country music back to its roots, anyone who appreciates classic Bakersfield twang and fiddle sounds will love Juanita and her group, with songs such as spirited shuffle \u201cOur Love Is Done,\u201d perfect for two stepping. <\/p>\n Meanwhile, Wilson will be taking the stage in support of his new single, \u201cThat\u2019s Love,\u201d also teaming up with Juanita for a tune. Make sure to arrive early to hear award winning singer Kimmi Bitter. Her song, \u201cMy Grass Is Blue,\u201d sounds like a lost classic and is sure to be one of the night\u2019s best received tunes.<\/p>\n Hannah Juanita and The Hardliners: Wednesday Jan. 28 at The Casbah<\/a>, 2501 Kettner Blvd., 8 p.m. $20.<\/p>\n Tio Leo\u2019s<\/p>\n