The Soul Rebels, who perform at the Best of the Beat tonight in the Back/Awards Room at 7:15, also went on Fox 8 Morning News this morning, following George Porter, Jr. and OffBeat publisher Jan Ramsey. They talked about opening for Metallica in San Francisco, their CD release party for Unlock Your Mind at Tipitina’s Saturday night, and they performed their cover of “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” that appears on the upcoming album.

Tickets for tonight’s Best of the Beat Awards at Generations Hall are available at the door for $35. Here’s the full music schedule and the menu of complimentary food from local restaurants.