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Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Father John Misty & King Tuff at The Observatory SD - 4/15/2015

I was (and still am) having some phone issues, so I couldn't really get my photos out last night. Needless to say, I'd been looking forward to Father John Misty at the Observatory North Park since the very first email confirmation for the show- which was maybe back in December? even though we couldn't announce it until much later. The show was incredible, especially "The Night Josh Tillman Came To Our Apt." and "Bored In The USA"- with the audience laugh-tracking on cue.

The backdrop of the stage was a massive "No Photography" neon sign and to show his love for photogs, the first three songs were (seemingly) deliberately backlit with horrific red or blue lighting and an aggressive fog machine. I would guess that I wasn't the only one who kept snapping pics from around the room after the first three songs, but I spent the majority of the show just taking it all in.

More photos after the jump.

Things To Do In San Diego: April 13-15, 2015

My, oh my it is going to be a busy week! I'm selling merch for St. Lucia on Monday, shooting Father John Misty on Tuesday, working the door on Wednesday for Lights, going to a living room with Rocky Votolato on Thursday, shooting Belle & Sebastian on Friday, and working the door at the Irenic for The Silent Comedy on Saturday. If you watched Coachella this weekend on Youtube, you know that some amazing acts are rolling through town this week so don't miss out. Many of the shows are already sold out, but for those that are not, grab your tickets in advance. FYI, the Tech N9ne show that was double booked at the Observatory is moved to Porter's Pub. Monday through Wednesday archives are after the jump.

BUMMERFEST MAY 9th

BUMMERFEST (presented by Clever Void)

WHERE: The Irenic (3090 Polk Ave 92104)

WHEN: May 9th, 2015 /// 2:45pm-10:00pm

ALL AGES (Alcohol w/ ID 21+)

$8 pre-sale// $10 at the door

Bummerfest is a art/music fest based around the 1BlueString and LoveHopeStrength charities.

BUY TICKETS HERE!

Facebook RSVP Link

Bands:
Rob Crow's Gloomy Place
Pretend
Stage Kids
Mr. Tube and the Flying Objects
Octagrape
Sledding With Tigers
Bit Maps
Inspired and the Sleep
Big Bad Buffalo
Shane D. Moylan as Dawayne Neptune
Helix Bagpipers

Artists:
McHank
Kenseth Thibideau
Jack Habegger Artist
Clever Void Productions
Graśe Reed
John Vaughn
Collin Kachigian
Charlotte Kmak

Danielle Smith
+More!

In association w/ SAGE Club and the Ché Café Collective

SEE YOU THERE!

Friday, April 10, 2015

Upcoming Observatory North Park Shows (Updated 4/10)

Here's the update for all The Observatory shows coming up. Next week is going to be crazy busy, with a lot of sold out shows, so be sure to arrive early to account for lines at will call and security screening. There are no cameras allowed at any of the shows without a photo pass, so leave them at home.

4/11 The Underachievers 6pm, All Ages

4/12 ~~MOS DEF aka Yasiin Bey 7pm, All Ages~~ (MOVED TO 4/21)

4/13 St. Lucia & RAC, Coasts 7pm, All Ages

4/14 Father John Misty, King Tuff (SOLD OUT) 7pm, 21+

4/15 Toro Y Moi, Mattson 2 (SOLD OUT) 7pm, All Ages

4/16 Clean Bandit, Jess Glynne 7pm All Ages

4/17 Belle & Sebastian, Perfume Genius (SOLD OUT) 8pm, All Ages

4/18 Marina & The Diamonds, Christine and the Queens (SOLD OUT) 7pm, All Ages

4/20 Bone Thugs-N-Harmony 7pm, 18+

4/21 MOS DEF aka Yasiin Bey 7pm, All Ages (MOVED FROM 4/12)

4/23 Tribal Seeds, Through The Roots, Leilani Wolfgram 7pm, All Ages
4/24 Tribal Seeds, Hirie, True Press 7pm, All Ages
4/25 Tribal Seeds, Fortunate Youth, Aloha Radio 7pm, All Ages

4/30 The Decemberists, Lucius (SOLD OUT) 8pm, 18+

5/1 Matt & Kim, Waters 8pm, 18+

5/2 Kinky, Daniela Spalla 7pm, 18+

5/3 Psycho De Mayo with The Psycho Realm, EV, & Delinquent Habits, 7pm, All Ages

5/5 E-40, 7pm, All Ages

5/8 Dwight Yoakam, 8pm, 21+

5/9 The Growlers (SOLD OUT) 7pm, All Ages

5/11 South-West Kings Tour: RITTZ and KXNG CROOKED 7pm, All Ages

5/14 Lord Huron, Family of the Year (SOLD OUT) 8pm, 18+

5/16 Stick Figure, Ballyhoo!, Seedless 7pm, All Ages

5/17 Passion Pit, Coin (SOLD OUT) 7pm, All Ages

5/18 Little Dragon, AbJo (of Soulection) (SOLD OUT) 7pm, All Ages

5/22 X (Performing Los Angeles & Wild Gift) 7pm, 18+

5/23 X (Performing Under The Big Black Sun & More Fun In The New World) 7pm, 18+

5/28 Neutral Milk Hotel, The Minders (SOLD OUT) 7pm, 18+

5/29 Chris Robinson Brotherhood 8pm, 18+

5/29-31 FilmOut Film Festival

6/1 Spoon (SOLD OUT) 7pm, All Ages
6/2 Spoon 7pm, All Ages

6/3 An Evening with Walk Off The Earth, 8pm, All Ages

6/12 Queens of the Islands Tour feat. Anuhea & Etana 7pm, All Ages

6/13 Jedi Mind Tricks 7pm,

6/21 Misfits 7pm, All Ages,

6/26 Best Coast, Bully 7pm, All Ages

7/10 Burger Records Comic Con Party 7pm, All Ages
7/11 Burger Records Comic Con Party 7pm, All Ages
7/12 Burger Records Comic Con Party 7pm, All Ages

7/22 Between The Buried And Me, Animals As Leaders, The Contortionist 6:30pm, All Ages

9/23 Future Islands, 8pm, 21+

11/30 John Waters Christmas Show, 8pm, 21+

Things To Do In San Diego: Friday, April 10- Sunday, April 12, 2015

Nova's Spring Break has come to an end. It was a fun week- lots of tree climbing and park time and archery and skating and farmer's market and dinners with my family and on and on, I only wish I wasn't so slaughtered with work this week to partake in more of the fun. I did hit a few shows this week- Drive Like Jehu, Kimbra, and The Preatures- and this weekend will be a busy one since I'm working at the Irenic tonight, going to see It's Gonna Blow! at midnight, plus a whole bunch of stuff this weekend, like the Balboa Park Celebration, and of course, #Couchella. Have a great weekend, y'all. Saturday and Sunday listings are after the jump.

Friday, April 10, 2015:

Andrew Jackson Jihad, The Smith Street Band, Jeff Rosenstock, Chumped @ The Irenic (SOLD OUT)
It's Gonna Blow @ Ken Cinema (Midnight Showing)
Hills Like Elephants, Wild Wild Wets, Schitzophonics, Gloomsday @ Casbah
~~Peelander-Z~~, Hocus, The Touchies, Chica Diabla @ Soda Bar (Peelander Z is canceled. Refunds will be issued at point of purchase)
Rebecca Jade and the Cold Fact, Erik Canzona & The Narrows @ Seven Grand
The Downs Family @ Bar Pink
The English Beat, Coastal Frequency @ Belly Up
The Verigolds, Rosewood & Rye @ The Balboa (formerly Tin Can)
The Indys Are Coming, Merdian, The Cosmic 418s, Sean Hiatus, Skyler Shibuya @ Epicentre
Well Hung Heart, Killmama, Mountain Tamer @ Brick By Brick
Scientology Party @ The Hideout
Isaac Cheong @ Wine Lover
Stevie & The Hi-Staxx @ The Rabbit Hole
ArtPower! Presents: Thalma de Freitas @ The Loft, UCSD
Joe Firstman, Sutter ZachmanJoe Firstman, Sutter Zachman @ Lestat's
Casino Royale @ Java Joe's
Three Days Grace, Islander @ House of Blues
Battle of the Bands @ House of Blues, Voodoo Room
Igor and Red Elvises @ The Merrow
Philosophers Raygun, guests TBA @ The Bancroft
Bacon Bits @ U-31
Allison Adams Tucker @ Croce's Park West
Ruby @ Humphrey's Backstage Live (5pm)
Rising Star @ Humphrey's Backstage Live (9pm)
Fermentor (Album Release), Man vs Man, Fantasy Arcade @ Tower Bar
Jeff Bilodeau & Connor McSpadden Comedy @ Winston's (6-9pm)
Poor Man's Whiskey and Guests @ Winston's (9:30pm)
The Amalgamated, The Hashishians, Black Pearl @ Til-Two Club
The Widows, Creepy Creeps @ Whistle Stop
DJ E-Man @ Fluxx
Atomic Groove @ Belly Up (Happy Hour)
UZ @ Bassmnt
Tjani @ Bang Bang
Pleazure @ Tio Leo's
Rebecca Jade @ 98 Bottles
Eric & Friends, DJ RM @ Gallagher's Irish Pub
Club Musae @ Boar Cross'n
Coachella Viewing Party @ 710 Beach Club

Festival of Arts in North Park - May 16 - FREE & ALL AGES - Lineup Announced!

If you've been following this site for any amount of time, you know that my first three months of the year are always crazy as I try to lock in the lineup for the Festival of Arts in North Park. Well, after listening to nearly 100 music submissions and countless texts and emails from artists, our lineups are finally locked in! You can read all about it here.

These lineups and set times are subject to change, but for the most part, this is what you can expect to see on May 16. In addition to these three stages, there is a Dance Stage, a Kids Stage, and a Ray Street Acoustic Stage.

30th Street Stage (at University)

5pm Barbarian

4pm Blue Eyed Son

3pm Midnight Pine

2pm Vinyl Mill

1pm Chateau

12pm Mayfield

11pm Jesse LaMonaca & The Dime Novels

Observatory Stage (Illinois & University)

4:30 Mr. Tube and the Flying Objects

3:30 Afternoon Dream Serum

2:30 Taurus Authority

1:30 Michael McGraw & The Butchers

12:30 Erik Canzona & The Narrows

11-12:30pm Vinyl Junkies Record Swap DJs

Bar Pink Stage (31st & University)

4:25-5:30/6 Swamp Dogg

3:25-4:05 Schiztophonics

2:20-3:05 Rosalyns

1:20-2:00 Flaggs

12:20-1:00 Bangladesh

11:15-12:00 Mokoto

Wednesday, April 08, 2015

Upcoming Casbah & Casbah Presents Shows (Updated 4/8)

Things To Do In San Diego: Monday April 6-Thursday, April 9, 2015

I have to say it was a bit of a crazy weekend. My parents celebrated their 45th Anniversary so we had a nice family dinner on Saturday, but on Friday my sister's apartment complex burned (her unit was thankfully spared, but it is presently uninhabitable), and on Saturday my sister-in-law was rear ended by a girl who was texting and driving. I had some fun at the Rebecca Jade show on Friday at Whistle Stop and Sweet Valley on Saturday at The Hideout. Nova has another week of spring break this week, so hopefully we can make the most of it and do some fun stuff. There are a ton of good shows this week, and perhaps we'll bust out the canoe for Interpol, too. We'll see how that goes. Monday through Thursday archives are after the jump.

Upcoming Casbah & Casbah Presents Shows (Updated 4/3)

April is insane for the Casbah and Tim Mays, who has shows booked all over town before, between, and after Coachella. This is the current list of all the great stuff coming to town. Don't forget this weekend is another Vinyl Junkies Record Swap, so come down, grab some new (old) vinyl, and have some afternoon Tecate with us.

Here's the update for all The Observatory shows coming up. Some of the age restrictions and door times have changed slightly, so always check the website day of show to make sure you get there on time. Also, be sure to account for security screening and will call lines. All shows and ticket links listed below. Don't forget that tickets for Future Islands go on sale Monday, and they've already sold quite a few tickets with the AmEx presale, so don't wait around to get tickets or they'll be gone.

4/3 Bonobo (DJ Set) 7pm, 18+

4/8 Kimbra, Mikky Ekko 7pm, All Ages

4/9 Action Bronson, The Alchemist, Mayhem Lauren 7pm, All Ages

4/11 The Underachievers 6pm, All Ages

4/12 MOS DEF aka Yasiin Bey 7pm, All Ages

4/13 St. Lucia & RAC, Coasts 7pm, All Ages

4/14 Father John Misty, King Tuff (SOLD OUT) 7pm, 21+

4/15 Toro Y Moi, Mattson 2 7pm, All Ages

4/16 Clean Bandit, Jess Glynne 7pm All Ages

4/17 Belle & Sebastian, Perfume Genius (SOLD OUT) 8pm, All Ages

4/18 Marina & The Diamonds, Christine and the Queens (SOLD OUT) 7pm, All Ages

4/20 Bone Thugs-N-Harmony 7pm, 18+

4/23 Tribal Seeds, Through The Roots, Leilani Wolfgram 7pm, All Ages
4/24 Tribal Seeds, Hirie, True Press 7pm, All Ages
4/25 Tribal Seeds, Fortunate Youth, Aloha Radio 7pm, All Ages

4/30 The Decemberists, Lucius (SOLD OUT) 8pm, 18+

5/1 Matt & Kim, Waters 8pm, 18+

5/2 Kinky, Daniela Spalla 7pm, 18+

5/3 Psycho De Mayo with The Psycho Realm, EV, & Delinquent Habits, 7pm, All Ages

5/8 Dwight Yoakam, 8pm, 21+

5/9 The Growlers (SOLD OUT) 7pm, All Ages

5/11 South-West Kings Tour: RITTZ and KXNG CROOKED 7pm, All Ages

5/14 Lord Huron, Family of the Year 8pm, 18+

5/16 Stick Figure, Ballyhoo!, Seedless 7pm, All Ages

5/17 Passion Pit, Coin (SOLD OUT) 7pm, All Ages

5/18 Little Dragon, (SOLD OUT) 7pm, All Ages

5/22 X (Performing Los Angeles & Wild Gift) 7pm, 18+

5/23 X (Performing Under The Big Black Sun & More Fun In The New World) 7pm, 18+

5/28 Neutral Milk Hotel, The Minders (SOLD OUT) 7pm, 18+

5/29 Chris Robinson Brotherhood 8pm, 18+

5/29-31 FilmOut Film Festival

6/1 Spoon (SOLD OUT) 7pm, All Ages
6/2 Spoon 7pm, All Ages

6/3 An Evening with Walk Off The Earth, 8pm, All Ages

6/12 Queens of the Islands Tour feat. Anuhea & Etana 7pm, All Ages

6/13 Jedi Mind Tricks 7pm,

6/21 Misfits 7pm, All Ages,

6/26 Best Coast, Bully 7pm, All Ages

7/10 Burger Records Comic Con Party 7pm, All Ages
7/11 Burger Records Comic Con Party 7pm, All Ages
7/12 Burger Records Comic Con Party 7pm, All Ages

7/22 Between The Buried And Me, Animals As Leaders, The Contortionist 6:30pm, All Ages

9/23 Future Islands, 8pm, 21+

11/30 John Waters Christmas Show, 8pm, 21+

Things To Do In San Diego: Friday, April 3-Sunday, April 5, 2015

We didn't quite get as much time with Nova this first week of spring break as planned, but we made the best of it. We had an awesome day at the beach on Tuesday with some of her classmates and my nieces, and today we spent the afternoon by the pool of Harrah's SoCal Resort, where my parents are having a staycation to celebrate their 45th Anniversary. If you recall, my dad was very near death at Christmas, so that this weekend is so awesome for them is no small miracle of science and medicine. Darren and I also had some fun at Punch Brothers on Wednesday night, and TV On The Radio was almost a disappointment due to a photo pass snafu, but I made the best of it, hung out with my dear friend Mike Down, and after the show we hung out with his body Jaleel of TVoTR. So no complaints. This weekend should be a great one with family and friends and plenty of cool shows to keep you entertained. Saturday and Sunday listings are after the jump.

Friday, April 3, 2015:

The Donkeys, Buxton, Bitchin Summer @ Soda Bar
Disappears, The Dabbers, Octagrape @ Casbah
Bonobo (DJ set) @ The Observatory North Park
Bryan John Appleby @ The Loft (9:30pm)
Soda Bar Presents: The Swellers, Heartsounds, Russ Rankin, Western Settings @ House of Blues, Voodoo Stage
Soda Bar Presents: Lazy Left – Art Craft & Ammo Expo @SAID Space (Encinitas)
First Friday feat. DJ Artistic @ Bar Pink
Los Sweepers, Stalins of Sound @ The Balboa (formerly Tin Can)
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe Presents RUN-DMC REMIXED @ Belly Up
Rebecca Jade and the Cold Fact, The Verigolds @ Whistle Stop Bar
Berkley Hart CD Release Show @ Java Joes
The Dustbowl Revival @ Templar's Hall, Old Poway Park
Euphoria Brass Band @ Seven Grand
Super Nacho Happy Hour @ Belly Up
Roots Covenant @ Boar Cross'n
Tropicana w/ K Theory @ Fluxx
The Used, Every Time I Die, Marmozets, The Eeries @ House of Blues
The Reflectors (5:00), Beta Maxx (9:00) @ Humphrey’s Backstage Live
Ian Tordella, Star Party @ 98 Bottles
Milo, The Attic Ends, Liquid Whip @ Lestats
The Wailers @ The Event Center, Harrah's Resort
bMUSE (tribute to Muse), Karma Police, Skrillish @ Ken Club
The Matt Hall BeBop Exlosion ft. Rickey Woodard @ The Loft (7:30pm)
Fire in the Hamptons, Kid Cadaver, Iguana Nights @ The Merrow
Matt Heinecke (5:00), The Moves, Boxcar Chief, The Yes Team @ The 710 Beach Club
Focus In Frame, Catching Your Clouds, Century, Redeem Revive, Here From The Start, Always The Understudy @ Soma
One Night of Queen – Performed by Gary Mullen and the Works @ Sycuan
Christ Killer Record Release w/ Pissed Regardless, Ramp Locals, Bainbridge @ Til Two Club
Levi Dean & The Americats @ The Wine Lover
Comedy with Raul Zambrano @ Winston's
The Maykers and the Travel Agents @ Winston’s
Wax Motif @ Bang Bang
DJ Junior the Discpunk @ The Air Conditioned Lounge
TOOMBAO! @ Kava Lounge
Reef Bound Sol and Ned and the Dirt, The Social Club, Hoi Polloi, 3 By Design @ Brick By Brick
22 Kings, Melly Frances and the Distilled Spirit Duo @ Sycamore Den

Future Islands Come to Observatory North Park - September 23

Future Islands have been steadily blowing up. In 2011, they played a sold out show at the Casbah, and then when "Seasons Change" came out, they really blew up. When they finally returned to San Diego, the show sold out super fast and was packed nuts to butts when they performed at The Irenic. I have to say I missed that show because we had a sold out Lake Street Dive show at The North Park Theatre, but the hit song ended up in numerous top tens, including taking the number one spot on Sirius' XMU countdown.

The band is returning to San Diego in September, with a 21+ show at the Observatory North Park on 9/23. The show doesn't go on sale until Monday, April 6, however if you have an American Express Card, you can buy tickets now. I'd pat myself on the back when this one sells out and tell you that I knew it would, but honestly, it is pretty obvious, it's just a matter of how fast that happens. Don't wait to grab tickets.

FUTURE ISLANDS

THE OBSERVATORY NORTH PARK

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

21+

AMERICAN EXPRESS PRESALE TICKETS

Things To Do In San Diego: Tuesday, March 31-Thursday, April 2, 2015

It's officially spring break for many, so while I look forward to some fun park and beach time with Nova, there are also some great shows this week, including the very much anticipated TV on The Radio show at the Observatory on Thursday night. Let me tell you, I didn't know I had so many friends with my phone number. I can't help you if you don't have tickets, but you might want to try M-Theory's in-store. The weekend isn't super crazy, being Easter and all, but there's still plenty of awesome stuff to enjoy the week, whether it is your spring break or not. It looks like there are still a few slackers who haven't posted April events, but I'll try to update if and when they're posted. Tuesday through Thursday listings are after the jump.

Things To Do In San Diego: Monday, March 30, 2015

I am crazy behind in work and I was trying to get all the listings done, but it's the end of the month and the beginning of April this week, which means many of your favorite bars and venues haven't posted updated calendars. So today, I'll just give you Monday and hope that I can update and get the rest of the week's out to you later tonight or tomorrow morning.

Monday, March 30, 2015:

Part Time, Wizard Woes & DJ Matt Bahamas of Heavy Hawaii @ The Hideout
Pile, Yazan, Mariel, Quali @ Soda Bar
Space Wax, Speed Wobbles, Bridge Kids, Himalayas @ Tower Bar
Death Eyes, Little Dove, Kata, Foreign Bodies @ Casbah
Motown Monday @ Bar Pink
Garth Algar, Problem with Dragons, Beira, Tiny Deaths @ The Merrow
Athenaeum Mini Concert @ Lyceum Theatre
Strictly Hip Hop feat Appex Realm, OS MIC, JKO, DJ JO, Gonejah @ Gallagher's
Lori Bell & Ron Satterfield @ Croce's Park West
Comedy with Jon Shefsk, Gordon Downs, Reilly Hoeft @ Ken Club
Velvet Cafe @ Alexander's (30th & Upas)
Metal Mondays @ Brick By Brick
Bayou Bros @ Humphrey's Backstage Live
Wheels of the Industry @ Live Wire
Open Mic @ Lestat's
Electric Waste Band @ Winston's
Industry Intermission @ The Office
Acoustic Night/Industry Night @ Henry's Pub
Karaoke @ Til Two Club
Karaoke @ Coyote Bar & Grill
Industry Night with Lee Churchill @ U-31
Trivia Night @ Whistle Stop

Friday, March 27, 2015

Things To Do In San Diego: March 27-29, 2015

It is gonna be a great weekend! Broncho, Jeremy Enigk, Echosmith, and SoundDiego Live are on my agenda, but there's all kinds of good stuff happening all over town this weekend. I'm thinking I kick it all off with a disco nap because it feels like I have been non-stop busy this week. So I'm gonna get to that so I can really live it up tonight. Saturday and Sunday listings are after the jump.

Friday, March 27, 2015:

Broncho, Jacco Gardner, Ultimate Painting @ Casbah
SoundDiego Live feat. Prayers, Glass Spells, Idyllwild @ A/C Lounge
Ditches, The Cardielles @ The Balboa (formerly Tin Can)
Rock In The Park feat. Earl Thomas & Blues Cabaret, Michael Tiernan @ Reuben H Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park
The Coathangers, Sex Stains, Sandycheeks @ Soda Bar
Soda Bar presents Swimmers, Dog Party, Kids, In Viridian @ Voodoo Room, House of Blues
Soulful Collective (A Night of Music Art and Comedy) @ The Irenic
Young Thug & Travis Scott, Rodeo Hi Tunes Tour 2015 @ The Observatory North Park
80s vs 90s with DJs Vaughn Avakian & Heather Hardcore @ Bar Pink
Elephant Revival, Trouble In The Wind @ Belly Up
Desert Hearts Spring Festival 2015: Monkey Safari, RODRIGUEZ JR., Audiofly, Blond:ish, Justin Jay, Dink, Lonely Boy, and Atish @ Los Coyotes Indian Reservation
Atomic Groove Spring Fling Happy Hour @ Belly Up (5pm)
Soul Organization @ Seven Grand
Chelsea Grin, Carnifex, Sworn In, The Family Ruin, Hundred Caliber, Hannibal @ Soma
San Diego Soul Music Festival 2015: The Whispers, Stephanie Mills, Johnny Gill, Con Funk Shun @ Valley View Casino Center
Dmitri Matheny & his quartet @ Dizzy's
Stayin Alive- One Night of he Bee Gees @ California Center for the Arts, Escondido
Rosedale, Straight To The Head, Full Body Tones, RiboFlavin, Am0s, Goodmorning Coffee @ Epicentre
Peach Kelli Pop, Susan & Step-Panther @ The Hideout
Water Tower, Tim Carr, Dia @ Lestat's
The Lovebirds @ Java Joe's
Atomic Punks (Tribute to Early Van Halen), Paradise City (Tribute to Guns & Roses), Livin on a Prayer (Tribute to Bon Jovi) @ House of Blues
The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, Leopold and His Fiction@ The Merrow
Archetype @ The Bancroft
Rum Rebellion, Systemic Abuse, Rom Baro, Ad Seg @ Tower Bar
Hotel California feat. Jason Freese, Wet, Atlantis Rising, DJ R-You @ U-31
Benedetti Trio@ Croce's Park West
Doug Hartley and Band @ Wine Lover
Y3K @ Humphrey's Backstage Live (5pm)
Beta Maxx @ Humphrey's Backstage Live (9pm)
OB Comedy with Cameron Byson & Hayli Nicole @ Winston's (6-9pm)
Polynesian Underground presents Rakastep, AOK @ Winston's
Hard Fall Hearts, The Blackjackits, Toothless George, Brass Hysteria @ Til-Two Club
Lady & The Lion (Album Release), Taurus Authority @ Whistle Stop
Yah Yahz @ Fluxx
Crizzly @ Bassmnt
Mal Hall, Rajan Dharni @ Tipsy Crow
D'Mac & R: Tyme @ Tio Leo's
Gypsy Mamba, Irregular Expression, DJ Pound, Sleeve, Winter Inter, Zochi @ Kava Lounge
Random Radio, DJ Arox @ Gallagher's Irish Pub
Club Musae @ Boar Cross'n

Dwight Yoakam at The Observatory (San Diego) May 8, 2015

Dwight Yoakam is coming to the Observatory North Park on May 8. Tickets officially go on sale Friday, March 27 at 10am, but I was given the go ahead to share the presale links to all you lovelies.

Presale General Admission: http://bit.ly/1Gv1LuO

Presale Gold Circle: http://bit.ly/1NjTdXR

VIP + Gold Circle Presale: http://bit.ly/1HMElTk

There are all kinds of cool offers for this show...like Gold Circle front of house seating, or the VIP upgrade which includes a meet and greet (limited to 75 people). Each ticket sold online includes a record bundle as well.

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Upcoming Casbah & Casbah Presents Shows

Broncho plays at the Casbah this Friday, March 27

I'm sorry I haven't updated my Casbah shows in awhile, but the second I post, we add more, so it's really hard to keep up. Since last time I posted, we've added shows by Irene Diaz, The Skints, The Loons, Kopecky (formerly Kopecky Family Band), Hamilton Leithauser (of The Walkmen), The Life and Times, Rhett Miller, The Pandoras, Manic Hispanic, Wolf Alice, Hutch and Kathy, Timbre Timbre, Kyle, Active Child, Royal Thunder, Dwight Yoakam and more. My html got really messed up here for some reason, so please let me know if there are any broken links or any redirects, but these should open a new browser to get you straight to the ticket purchase path. I'll leave the next week of shows here, the rest are after the jump.

Thu Mar 26 - Weedeater, King Parrot @ The Casbah

Thu Mar 26 - JEFF The Brotherhood, Bully @ Soda Bar

Fri Mar 27 - Broncho, Jacco Gardner, Ultimate Painting @ The Casbah

Sat Mar 28 - The Loons, Misunderstood with Glenn Campbell, Schitzophonics @ The Casbah

Sat Mar 28 - Jeremy Enigk @ The Irenic

Sun Mar 29 - Tsu Shi Ma Mire, QUORUM, The Fin @ The Casbah

Mon Mar 30 - Death Eyes, Little Dove, Kata, Foreign Bodies @ Casbah

Tue Mar 31 - Shlohmo, Purple (live), Nick Melons @ The Casbah

Wed Apr 01 - Punch Brothers, Gabriel Kahane @ The Observatory North Park

Thu Apr 02 - The Shrine, Dirty Fences, Loom @ Casbah

Thu Apr 02 - TV on the Radio, Nostalghia @ The Observatory North Park (SOLD OUT)

Thu Apr 02 - LEX @ The Hideout

Fri Apr 03 - Disappears, The Dabbers, Octagrape @ The Casbah

Fri Apr 03 - Bonobo (DJ Set) @ The Observatory

Sat Apr 04 - VINYL JUNKIES RECORD SWAP (11am-5pm)

Sat Apr 04 - His Name is Alive @ The Casbah

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Sunday, June 7, 2015
Sleep Train Amphitheatre
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The Lineup:
Modest Mouse
The Cult
Pennywise
Public Enemy
Cold War Kids
Death From Above 1979
Yelawolf
Atlas Genius
The Orwells
Robert Delong
Meg Myers
Shady Francos
Moon Hooch

Monday, March 23, 2015

Things To Do In San Diego: March 23-26, 2015

Well, I have to say it was a great weekend. On Friday, Darren worked early in the day so we could fully enjoy the Banker's Hill Art & Craft Beer Festival and Spring Thing at MCASD. We made it to the Casbah for Cory Branan and Jenny Owen Youngs, but since he'd been up since 6am, called it a night and I finished by catching Moon Hooch at Soda Bar. On Saturday morning, we met with the pet behaviorist at the Humane Society, then went to the main campus to finish paperwork. I have to say that I had a total crying meltdown there. Maybe it was the excitement of our new dog, but I just felt this crushing sadness at all the amazing animals there who need homes. I particularly fell in love with Maya, a gray pit mix. Someone should go get her immediately. But all in all, it was a joyful day, we got the paperwork, had a nice lunch, and then picked up our dog from Sean who was fostering her. It's been a couple days now and she is certainly awesome, hopefully Kiwi will come around and they'll get used to sharing space. On Sunday, Nova had her first piano rehearsal which was pretty cool, especially since it is rare for her to be with us on a weekend. Of course, she's head over heels about the dog, too. There's a lot going on this week, so Tuesday through Thursday archives are after the jump.

Things To Do In San Diego: March 20-22, 2015

I try to get really excited for the weekend, but I work every day so, for example, I know that this weekend I have to solidify my festival lineup, get next week's listings together, and prepare some newsletters for some big show announcements, and get through a couple hundred emails. Still, I'm looking forward to some fun times at the Banker's Hill Beer Festival at the Abbey and Spring Thing tonight at MoCASD, and then tomorrow we are hopefully (*fingers crossed*) adopting Sunflower from the Humane Society. Then Sunday, Nova has her first ever piano recital, so that is pretty exciting, too. So, yes, I have to work, but I also hope to have a really fun weekend. Be safe out there. Friday through Sunday archives after the jump.

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Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Father John Misty & King Tuff at The Observatory SD - 4/15/2015

Monday, April 13, 2015

Things To Do In San Diego: April 13-15, 2015

Sunday, April 12, 2015

BUMMERFEST MAY 9th

Friday, April 10, 2015

Upcoming Observatory North Park Shows (Updated 4/10)

Things To Do In San Diego: Friday, April 10- Sunday, April 12, 2015

Thursday, April 09, 2015

Festival of Arts in North Park - May 16 - FREE & ALL AGES - Lineup Announced!

Wednesday, April 08, 2015

Upcoming Casbah & Casbah Presents Shows (Updated 4/8)

Monday, April 06, 2015

Things To Do In San Diego: Monday April 6-Thursday, April 9, 2015

Friday, April 03, 2015

Upcoming Casbah & Casbah Presents Shows (Updated 4/3)

Upcoming Shows at The Observatory North Park (updated 4/3)

Things To Do In San Diego: Friday, April 3-Sunday, April 5, 2015

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Future Islands Come to Observatory North Park - September 23

Things To Do In San Diego: Tuesday, March 31-Thursday, April 2, 2015

Monday, March 30, 2015

Things To Do In San Diego: Monday, March 30, 2015

Friday, March 27, 2015

Things To Do In San Diego: March 27-29, 2015

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Dwight Yoakam at The Observatory (San Diego) May 8, 2015

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Upcoming Casbah & Casbah Presents Shows

91X Announces 2015 X-Fest Line-Up: June 7

Monday, March 23, 2015

Things To Do In San Diego: March 23-26, 2015

Friday, March 20, 2015

Things To Do In San Diego: March 20-22, 2015

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