If you're like me, your calendar has been jam-packed with festive holiday parties and gatherings. While always fun, things can get a little hectic, and you might need to unwind a little after the parties end. There are great ways to do that tonight, with Jesse LaMonaca playing his warm tunes at West Coast Tavern, the super tall White Buffalo over at the Casbah, or Tex-Mex rockers Los Lobos at the Belly Up. You can also catch Leon Russell at 4th & B or for those of you with your "medical" cards, or check out the Kottonmouth Kings down at the House of Blues.
Gilbert Castellanos and the New Latin Jazz Quintet @ Croce's
Afton presents Dre Stone, D'Poitt, Joenigma, Curt Quinn, Cane Dubb, @ Brick By Brick
Moonlight Serenade Orchestra @ The Lucky Star Restaurant (54th and University)
Ruby and the Red Hots @ Humphreys Backstage Live
Mad Traffic, Chad Cavanaugh, Stealing Love Jones, Joalby, Joshua Napier @ Java Joe's
The Flock of '80s @ Henry's Pub
Pete Johnson @ Tiki House
Missy Andersen @ Marble Room
Papa's Garage @ Patrick's II
Billy Watson @ Coyote Bar & Grill
Trac, Not Machines, @ Dreamstreet Live
The Buckleys @ Valley View Casino
Tommy Dubs, Sinizen @ Gallagher's
Mean Dinosaur, Irieside @ Boar Cross'n
Sandy Chappel @ Cafe LaMaze
The Royal T's @ Second Wind Santee
No One Knows @ Second Wind Navajo
Live Band Karaoke @ 710 Beach Club
Galactic Reign with Jon Wayne, Elan, Griefshare, DJ Pound @ Kava Lounge
Rosemary Bystrak writes about the San Diego music scene, events, and sometimes whatever creeps into her head on her music blog San Diego: Dialed In. Check it for even more listings. She also provides social media content for the Casbah. Follow her updates at twitter.com/sddialedin or submit your music listings.