Alfredo, of course the weekend is upon us shortly, but you can look into this for a future brisket smoking:
http://www.texasbbqrub.com/no2.htm
and, they are in your neck of the woods too.  I use their regular rub and method for my Tri Tips, and it produces delicious meat out of the smoker.  I use Mesquite when using this rub.  Hickory works too.  Good luck
