The weekend is finally here! Friday is X-Fest at Sleep Train Amphitheatre, with Foster the People, 311, Panic! At the Disco, Iration, Phantogram, Capital Cities, Ms Mr, Bleachers, Kongos, Skaters, Cherub and Sir Sly. Doors are at 2 p.m., and the show starts at 2:30 p.m. Grab info about set times and details here. Other live-music choices include a reunion show for Thousand Watt Stare at Soda Bar, which features Christian Martucci, members of Trapt and ex Unwritten Law; Chet Faker and Sweater Beats play a sold-out show at the Casbah; Ben Ottewell (Gomez) plays at House of Blues; M.I.A. headlines at SOMA; Danny and the Tramp and Social Animal are at Gallagher’s; Wages and Manuok play at the Whistle Stop; She’s All That -- a night to celebrate, encourage and empower women -- is at 98 Bottles; and you can get your dance on with Halo and Jon Dadon at Bang Bang or Villains at Bassmnt.
There's daytime shenanigans courtesy of the Saturday Round Up at the Shakedown, with Low Volts, Creature & the Woods, Los Apaches, Runson Willis and Jess Roberts. Plus, Wolfgang Gartner takes over Dive Day Club at Harrah’s; and it’s the first day of Fiesta del Sol in Solana Beach. Later that night, Blackalicious headline at the Belly Up with guests Lifesavas and the Soul Rebels; Kill Holiday and I*Wish*I are at Soda Bar; Punk Rock Karaoke, the Widows and the Touchies are at the Casbah; the Mob (UK) headline at the Che Cafe; the US Air Guitar Air Guitar San Diego qualifier is at the Merrow; and Danyavaad is having their album-release party at the Fire Garden. Get your dance on with Club Sabbat at Numb3rs with a military-themed event featuring DJs Severin, Liquid Grey and yours truly. At El Dorado, Everyone DJs Everyone Cries features many of El D’s past DJs over the years for one last big party; Evian Christ takes over Bang Bang and Arty is at Bassmnt.
The Rock & Roll Marathon is Sunday, and there is an all-ages/free Finish Line Concert with Aloe Blacc at Petco Park. It’s also Day 2 of Fiesta del Sol featuring Mariachi El Bronx, Stranger and more; and you can get your pool party on at Intervention with Chuckie. Later that night, Pete Yorn plays a sold-out show at the Casbah.
Have a great weekend, and I’ll see you on the dance floor!
Robin Roth is a familiar voice in the San Diego scene. She is on the air weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 91X, plus she promotes and spins all over town. Follow Robin on Twitter @robin_roth or submit your DJ listings here.
