Bands Playing Pre-Lollapalooza Shows in San Diego

While the big festival happening this weekend is in Chicago (Lollapalooza), a couple of bands headed to the Windy City are playing warm up shows right here in sunny San Diego. First up is Wild Cub, the brainchild of Keegan Dewitt and Jeremy Bullock. The full five piece band from Nashville mix elements of pop and melodic rhythms into an indie/electronic dance style. Catch them live tonight at Soda Bar. Tickets can be purchased here.

The second festival-bound band are the Chilean psychedelic rockers Astro. The indie quartet are known for their energetic live performance. Their sound has often been compared to MGMT. Find out for yourself when they play the back room at Til-Two Club this Friday. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

This is an opportunity to see bands in an intimate setting before they play in front of thousands.

Watch a video of Thunder Clatter from Wild Cub below.



Watch a video Ciervos from Astro below.

Recommended Shows In San Diego July 29-August 4, 2013

As July comes to a close, there is no shortage of quality musical events here in San Diego. A closer look reveals some shows worth attending in the upcoming week.

On Monday, those without a ticket to the sold out Wolfmother show should check out emerging L.A. band Fallen Riviera at Soda Bar...

Tuesday marks the return of those lovable Ralph brothers, aka Writer, headlining Soda Bar...Mrs. Magician opens on what should be a fun night for all...

Jesca Hoop plays the Casbah on Wednesday...she possesses one of the best voices, which is truly a thing of beauty...Gayle Skidmore lends support...highly recommended...

On Thursday watch the sunset at MCASD La Jolla while listening to music from Bulletins...read the preview here...later spend the night with Austin instrumentalists Balmorhea at the Casbah...their music is somewhat genre defying, nevertheless worth checking out...Invisible Children host Wild Cub at Soda Bar...

Jay Farrar brings his alt-country band Son Volt to the Belly Up on Friday...they are touring in support of their recently released album Honky Tonk...Psychedelic rockers Astro play Til-Two Club...

On Saturday Daughn Gibson brings his heavy voice to the Casbah...William Tyler and Jesse LaMonaca open for a night of singer/songwriters...

Head over to Soda Bar on Sunday to check out SEACATS, rock and roll from Washington...

Watch a video of Born To from Jesca Hoop below.