SPOTLIGHT

Beaumont’s Eatery has a great rep as a top spot to hear dance and tribute bands, but they also do a wonderful job of supporting up-and-coming original talent. Such is the case with Ventura-based singer-songwriter Katie Skene (above), who performs there on Oct. 6. As heard on her recent EP, “Whiskey Smile,” Skene’s blend of electric swamp blues and jam-band psychedelia, hits the mark. Skene’s voice has a smokey, soulful tinge to it, while her band are all terrific players, with inspired arrangements for all the material. But where Skene really excels is in her songwriting. All four cuts on her latest release could be radio singles, especially the opener, “Rock and Roll Baby.” Fans of The Allman Brothers, Sheryl Crow, or the Tedeschi-Trucks Band, will find much to enjoy in Skene’s music.

Katie Skene: Friday, Oct. 6 at Beaumont’s Eatery, 5662 La Jolla Blvd. 9 p.m. $10. beaumontseatery.com.

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Fans of Oasis tribute band, Oasiz, can check out the group’s new lineup on Sept. 30 at the 710 Beach Club. Making his debut as frontman will be singer Liam Wilkes, who actually hails from namesake group Oasis hometown of Manchester, UK. For aficionados of Brit-pop, it doesn’t get better than this. Led by guitarist Scott Samuels, Oasiz versions of ‘90s era classics such as “Don’t Look Back In Anger” and “What’s The Story Morning Glory,” are so authentic sounding, that previous festival appearances have left audiencegoers convinced they saw the real deal.

Oasiz: Saturday, Sept. 30 at the 710 Beach Club, 710 Garnet Ave. 9 p.m. $10. 710bc.com.

The Athenaeum’s free Monday lunchtime concert series continues on Oct. 2 with an appearance from the Adam Wolff Trio. Pianist Wolff is perhaps best known for his ambient grooves project, Blue 44, however, it’s jazz that will be in the spotlight for this performance. Backed by drummer Ronnie Stewart and bassist Caleb Furgatch, Wolff’s program of originals and standards will be the perfect way for music fans to kick off the work week.

The Adam Wolff Trio: Monday, Oct. 2 at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St. Noon. Free. ljathenaeum.org.

Former Heart lead singer, Ann Wilson performs at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay on Oct. 4. Currently promoting her most recent album, “Fierce Bliss,” Wilson spotlights several new tunes in her set, including recent single, “Greed.” At 73, Wilson still sounds amazing, her latest material slotting well against her vintage hits, both for vocal prowess and song hooks. The night will feature several of Heart’s best-known songs, including “Crazy on You,” “Straight On” and “Barracuda,” with audience-goers also treated to covers of some of Wilson’s musical inspirations, including songs by John Lennon, Led Zeppelin, and Queen.

Ann Wilson: Wednesday, Oct. 4 at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive. 7:30 p.m. $55. humphreysconcerts.com.

Former Greg Douglass Band lead singer Rose Gill’s new project, Pretending Chrissie, stops in at Humphrey’s Backstage Live on Oct. 5. Gill was most recently featured as a backing singer for Steve Miller tribute band, Pompatus of Love, but with this new band, the focus is on her. Dedicated to the music of The Pretenders, Pretending Chrissie does a great job of replicating hits such as “Brass In Pocket” and “Back On The Chain Gang,” but what really seals the deal is Gill’s performance. A virtual doppelganger for Pretenders singer Chrissie Hynde in both looks and vocal tone, Gill’s delivery puts the band in the top tier of tribute bands.

Pretending Chrissie: Thursday, Oct. 5 at Humphrey’s Backstage Live, 2241 Shelter Island Drive. 6 p.m. $5. www.humphreysbackstagelive.com

On Oct. 8, surf rockers, The Tourmaliners, will perform a free show in the parking lot of La Jolla Lutheran Church. Part of the events surrounding Pacific Beach Surf Club’s annual contest at Tourmaline Surf Park, The Tourmaliners will play two sets at the official after party, mixing originals from their award-winning album, “Surfidia,” with fun covers from the early 1960s. Featuring a set list full of dance floor fillers such as “New Orleans” and the “Hawaii 5-0” theme, whether you call The Tourmaliners music surf, garage, frat rock or rock ‘n’ roll, anytime the band plays, it’s an instant party.

The Tourmaliners: Friday, Oct. 8 at the La Jolla Lutheran Church, 7111 La Jolla Blvd. 3 p.m. Free. lajollalutheranchurch.com.