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Now that several bands from the Orange County-Long Beach alternative rock scene have made an imprint on the national consciousness, it might be time to look for the next musical wave emerging here. Anybody for funky instrumental dance bands? 00Soul certainly qualifies, with a combination of horns, keyboards, guitar, meaty funk grooves, Latin rhythms and hip-hop sound cuts that takes off on such classic influences as Sly Stone and James Brown, Santana and War. (In fact, trumpeter Hank Ballard Jr., son of the R&B; great who wrote “The Twist,” has played with Brown and War.) 00Soul is the brainchild of its two composers, DJ Gary Tesch, a mainstay of the local club scene, and guitarist Ian Yater.

* Who: 00Soul, with Fromage ‘a Trois.

* When: Friday at 9 p.m.

* Where: The Lava Room, 1945 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa.

* Whereabouts: Exit the Costa Mesa (55) Freeway at Newport Boulevard, turn right onto 19th Street, then right onto Placentia Avenue. The club will be on the left.

* Wherewithal: $6.

* Where to call: (714) 631-0526 (taped information).

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Jazz

George Shearing, the pianist from London who wrote “Lullaby of Birdland,” has recorded with Nat “King” Cole, Nancy Wilson and Mel Torme, among others, while gaining a reputation on his own as an enlightening solo and trio player. His many sides will be on display Saturday when he performs solo, in a duo with bassist Neil Swainson, and with a quintet that will reconstruct the sounds of his New York heyday.

* Who: George Shearing.

* When: Saturday at 8 p.m.

* Where: Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4255 Campus Drive.

* Whereabouts: Take the San Diego (405) Freeway to Jamboree Road; go south. Turn left onto Campus Drive. The theater is on Campus near Bridge Road, across from the Marketplace mall.

* Wherewithal: $40, $35, $30.

* Where to call: (714) 854-4646.

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Music

Like the “Magnificat,” which is said to have been the Virgin Mary’s spontaneous response to the news that she was pregnant with Christ, the “Te Deum” for years was considered a spontaneous hymn of praise to God, composed by saints Ambrose and Augustine when Augustine was baptized. Evidence now points to a later author, but in any case, the hymn long has been sung on occasions of rejoicing. John Alexander will launch the 29th season of the Pacific Chorale with four settings of the “Te Deum” text--by Bruckner, Dvorak, Verdi and American composer Vincent Persichetti.

* What: The Pacific Chorale.

* When: Saturday at 8 p.m.

* Where: Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.

* Whereabouts: Take the San Diego (405) Freeway to Bristol Street; go north. Turn right onto Town Center Drive.

* Wherewithal: $18-$46.

* Where to call: (714) 662-2345.

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Family Affair

Pan de muerto (the sweet bread of death) will be available for purchase, a poetry contest will be held and ofrendas (altars devoted to the dearly departed) will honor Mexican women, specifically painter Frida Kahlo and singer Selena, whose “spirits” might even show up. It’s all part of a free Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) observance Sunday at the Bowers Museum of Cultural Art. Performers will include the Fiesta Folklorico Dancers and Gipsy Kings-style Pasion Gitana. At the Marcha de Mascaras, kids can parade in masks they make down the street at Kidseum’s Calavera Mask Workshop; Kidseum also will offer Mexican storytelling.

* What: Dia de los Muertos observance.

* When: Sunday, noon-4 p.m.

* Where: Bowers Museum of Cultural Art, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana.

* Whereabouts: Take the Santa Ana (5) Freeway to Main Street and go south.

* Wherewithal: Program and celebration: free. Admission to Bowers exhibitions and Kidseum: $6, $4 for seniors and students, $2 for ages 5-12, free for under 5.

* Where to call: (714) 567-3600.