OPENINGS

Pop/Rock

Joe Henry (Largo, 432 N. Fairfax Ave., L.A., [323] 852-1073). Henry will perform songs from his 2001 release “Scar,” for three nights. 8:30 p.m. Also Wednesday, Thursday.

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Hot Water Music (Glass House, 200 W. 2nd St., Pomona, [909] 620-9580). The group headlines this year’s “Plea for Peace--Take Action Tour,” a benefit for the Hopeline Network. Thrice, Matt Skiba, Selby Tigers, Cave-In’s and Mike Park open. 5 p.m. Also Thursday, 5 p.m., at El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., (323) 936-4790.

Jazz

Bob Sheppard, Larry Koonse, Jeff D’Angelo & Mark Ferber (Rocco at Whose Cafe, 6320 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, [323] 804-4146). Sax man Sheppard, drummer Ferber, guitarist Koonse and bassist D’Angelo perform at 11 p.m.

Heath Bros. (Jazz Bakery, 3233 Helms Ave., L.A., [310] 271-9039). The distinguished jazz family performs at 8 and 9:30 p.m. Through Sunday.