SAN DIEGO – Guitarist Dave Gleason stops in at Beaumont’s on Sept. 19. For fans of country, blues, and early rock ‘n’ roll, it doesn’t get much better than Gleason and his trio, with songs by the likes of Merle Haggard and Buck Owens joining Gleason’s like-minded originals.

Blessed with a plaintive voice that perfectly matches his tunes, where Gleason really shines is in his lead guitar work. He makes it all seem effortless, but Gleason’s sense of melody and dazzling fretwork is second to none. If you like the sounds of pre-1980s vintage country tunes and some of the finest musicianship in town, Gleason and his bandmates will seriously impress you.

Dave Gleason: Friday, Sept. 19 at Beaumont’s Eatery, 5662 La Jolla Blvd. 9 p.m. $10.

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