Reggae punk quintet Hazmatt was formed in 2005, originally hailing from Lahaina, Maui, before relocating to San Diego’s North County. Performing at RT’s Longboard Grill on Sept. 29, the group is accented by some tasty trumpet work and is adept at everything from original ska sounds to the occasional Sublime cover song with a dynamic performing style to back it all up. San Diego’s musical community continues to draw top talent from around the world. At this rate, music may soon be the city’s third-biggest attraction behind sun and surf. • Hazmatt performs at 10 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29 at RT’s Longboard, 1466 Garnet Ave. 21 and up.www.longboardgrill.com Serious Guise is a cover band with a difference. Like so many others, the five-piece band, which appears at Tio Leo’s on Sept. 30, plays classic rock favorites from AC/DC to ZZ Top. However, what sets them apart is their performances of modern rock songs, including tracks from the likes of Puddle of Mudd and Incubus. So many bands choose their cover material from the same basic template that it’s refreshing to see new blood injected into a tried-and-true favorite genre like classic rock. • Serious Guise performs at 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30, Tio Leo’s, 5302 Napa Street. 21 and up. Cover TBD. www.seriousguise.com One of the best punk bands in Southern California today, The Bloody Hollies keep going from strength to strength. Appearing at The Griffin on Oct. 1, the quartet has a brand-new album out called “Yours Until The Bitter End,” via legendary indie label Bomp, and an Australian tour set for November. In the meantime, this warm-up date should be just enough to keep their area fans sated. Anyone who enjoys their rock drenched in manic energy, melody and power chords will love every second of this gig. • Bloody Hollies perform at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1 at The Griffin, 1310 Morena Blvd. 21 and up. Cover TBA. www.thegriffinsd.com Simply stated, Café Bar Europa is one of the best places in town to catch up-and-coming jazz musicians. Between its friendly, lively atmosphere, intimate setting and no-cover-charge policy for most events, it’s just about an unbeatable option when it comes to hip sounds at the beach area. On Oct. 7, the venue hosts the James Behren’s Jazz Funk Combo, which does exactly what it says in its name, delivering jazz and funk in equal portions. Playing a mix of standards like “The Way You Look Tonight” and up-tempo originals, fans of music with soul and groove will find plenty here to keep their toes tapping. • James Behrens Jazz Funk Combo performs at 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 7 at Café-Bar Europa, 873 Turquoise St. 21 and up. No cover. www.theturquoise.com/wordpress There are a few bands in town that have been influenced by 1980s dance music, but none do it better than 321 Stereo, which performs at the 710 Beach Club on Oct. 7. With an arsenal of tunes every bit as good as the classics of the era — like the incredibly catchy “Take Me Up” — this is a band to keep an eye on. 321 Stereo also strays into electro pop and alt rock, but it’s the dance rhythms and sense of melody that truly sets it apart. While they primarily play originals, they occasionally perform covers like a recast version of Bryan Adams’ “We’re In Heaven,” which frankly blows the original out of the water. • 321 Stereo performs at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7 at the 710 Beach Club, 710 Garnet Ave. 21 and up. Cover TBD. www.321stereo.com