Can't you feel the fever in the air? Bands are really getting back on the road again and fewer nights leave you scratching your head about what to do. If anything, this week has served as a warning that you can't always wait until the last minute because the best shows have been selling out. Tonight, that's the case for the first night of Pinback at the Belly Up. It wasn't too long ago we were told that they were hanging their hats up, so it's great to know that at least for now, that's not the case. Meanwhile at the Irenic, Radical Face and the sweet sounds of Jenny O. provide a great all-ages option, while Suicidal Tendencies plan to wreak 'Havoc' on the Observatory -- as do Kim and the Created at the Hideout. Lots of good stuff to get into tonight so don't sleep on it!
Thursday, Feb. 23:
- Pinback, Sumatraban, Shades McCool @ Belly Up (Sold Out)
- Radical Face, Jenny O. @ The Irenic
- The Phantoms, Snakes and Crows, Atlantic Answers @ Casbah
- Captured! By Robots, Riververb @ Soda Bar
- Suicidal Tendencies, Crowbar, Havok @ The Observatory North Park
- Kim and the Created, Death Hymn Number 9, DJ's Mike Turi and Andrew McGranahan @ The Hideout
- Gabriel Aparicio & La Buena Onda @ Bar Pink
- KL Noise Makerz @ The Holding Company 1502
- The Rebel Set (Burger Records) with Los Shadows and Twin Ritual (ft. members of Le Chateau, Glass Spells, Astral Touch, Sound Lupus) @ Blonde
- James Hill & Anne Carnell @ Museum of Making Music
- Burlesque Boogie Nights @ Sycamore Den
- Villalobos Brothers @ California Center for the Arts, Escondido
- Passport Approved Radio Tour with Speaker First, Katéa, Ben Hazlewood, MADYX @ Brick By Brick
- Antje Dukevot @ Brick 15
- Afton Presents: Hip Hop Showcase @ The Merrow
- VAMP @ Whistle Stop
- Thursdaze @ U-31
- Live Band Karaoke @ Crossroads, House of Blues (FREE)
- Pop Vinyl @ Humphreys Backstage Live
- Karaoke With Goldilox @ Tower Bar
- ASCE Presents: Chet Porter @ The Loft, UCSD (7 p.m.)
- Born a New, Serpents Tongue, Albert the Cannibal @ Bancroft
- Open Jam Session @ Winston's (6-9 p.m.)
- Modern Day Moonshine @ Winston's
- No Limits with DJ Myson King @ The Office
- The Loosen Up with DJs Aida, Mane, Kid Wonder @ El Dorado
- Vicetone @ Omnia
- Rock Out Karaoke @ Tin Roof
- Night Skool @ Henry's Pub
- PSILO @ Kava Lounge
- Charles Burton Band @ Tio Leo's
- Taken By Canadians @ Boar Cross'n
- Liquid Courage Karaoke @ 710 Beach Club
Rosemary Bystrak is the publicist for the Casbah and writes about the San Diego music scene, events and general musings about life in San Diego on San Diego: Dialed In. Follow her updates on Twitter or contact her directly.
