Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas at Bellamy’s Mar 28

Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas was formed in 2011 by members of the Fairfield Fats Band, Superkeltic, Enuf, and the Clairemonsters. The band’s live sets mix originals with classic country, bluegrass, traditional Irish, and Zeppelin, all the while expressing their love for traditional Irish music and its connection to American bluegrass and country, as well as its rock and roll roots. The bill includes Zavala Sol.

Terry Matsuoka at Pizza Cassette Mar 29

Terry Matsuoka began his music career fronting the Urchin, as well as playing in indie rock band Scapegoat, hip-hop gospel group Chosen Generation, punk rock band Halfwit, punk/funk group Funkapotimus, and funk/soul band Blackmilk. His debut solo CD was recorded in his bedroom with an analog tape machine and no electric instruments. Matsuoka will be performing at the gärten on guitar and vocals, alongside percussionist Aaron Irwin.

Aquile at Farmer & the Seahorse Mar 30

San Diego native Aquile, who grew up in Wyoming before returning here, was 22 years old when he earned national attention in 2012 as a contestant on season three of the TV show The Voice, landing on Christina Aguilera’s team. His solo shows are a mix of his originals often looped in with Drake/Tupac/Bieber mashups. According to Aquile, “I create my own harmonies and make up a lot of my compositions on the fly.”

Blaise Guld at Estancia La Jolla Mar 30

Blaise Guld first earned local notice fronting rock-n-reggae group Mad Traffic, later signing with Blindspot Records and releasing a number of solo works. His full-length Past Forward was nominated Best Pop Album at the San Diego Music Awards. He has also collaborated with synth wave artist Night Viber, and his music appeared on the Blindspot Records compilation Sounds From the Stratosphere.

Back to the Garden at Poway Center For the Performing Arts Mar 30

Back To The Garden is a local all-star ensemble recreating the music of the Laurel Canyon era, by performing southern California folk rock of the 1960s and 1970s. Members include Cactus Jim Soldi (Picus Maximus, Montezuma’s Revenge) and Marc “Twang” Intravaia (Berkley Hart Selis Twang), along with various guest players. The band will present a themed evening called California Dreaming, including selections from the Beach Boys, Jefferson Airplane, Crosby Stills & Nash, Janis Joplin, and more in their signature “story concert” format.