Too much good music in one night might fall in the category of #FirstWorldProblems. There are some really exceptional shows on Wednesday that it might be hard to pick one over the other, but you're just going to have to make your own analysis. Chicago's Califone is always a phenomenal live show, and since they haven't performed here in two years, this might just be a winner, as locals Little White Teeth prepare the chill vibe of the show.
Over at Soda Bar, further evidence of music finding its roots will be present as the lineup provides an assortment of fresh Americana and folk with enough pop to get you hooked. Morrissey must really love San Diego because he's back again, this time with a sold-out show at Balboa Theatre, while New Orleans' infamous Galactic are sure to shake up at the Belly Up. Whatever it is you choose, I know there will be some special magic in the air and I look forward to see what the nighttime brings.
Wednesday, Feb. 27:
- Califone, Little White Teeth, Blues Oblique @ Casbah
- Jukebox the Ghost, Matt Pond, Lighthouse & the Whaler @ Soda Bar
- Morrissey, Kristeen Young @ Balboa Theatre (sold out)
- Galactic featuring Corey Glover, Latyrx featuring Lyrics Born & Lateef the Truthspeaker @ Belly Up
- Commune Wednesday featuring Dead Feather Moon, DJ Adam Salter @ Whistle Stop
- Lemon Lips, Ash Reiter, Requiem for the Rockets @ Tin Can
- The Revivalists, the Cerny Brothers, Amigo the Devil @ The Griffin
- The Used, We Came As Romans, Crown the Empire, MindFlow @ House of Blues
- San Pedro El Cortez, Slipping Into Darkness, Sixties Guns @ The Void
- Steven Fiore, the Justin King Thing, Tony Ferrari @ Lestat's
- SD Music TV Open Mic @ Brick By Brick
- Comedy Zone featuring Jose Sarduy @ House of Blues 5th Ave. Side Stage
- Kice Simko and Friends @ Riviera Supper Club
- Gilbert Castellanos Jazz Jam @ Seven Grand
- Club Kingston with Piracy Conspiracy, DJ Carlos Culture @ Winston's
- Hot Mustard, CannonFire, Undead Garden, Schmaltz @ Ruby Room
- Funk & Oldies @ El Dorado
- Michele Lundeen @ Humphreys Backstage Live
- Sue Palmer @ Croce's
- Melaza Underground @ Kava Lounge
- Club M.A.W. @ Henry's Pub
- Lady Dottie & the Diamonds @ Gallagher's Irish Pub
- Firehouse Swing Night @ Queen Bee's
- The Ratt's Revenge @ Tower Bar
- The Brokers band @ Coyote Bar & Grill
- H.A.M. Hosted by DJ L @ Bar Pink
- Blue Rockit Band @ Patrick's Gaslamp Pub
- Goodall Boys @ McP's Irish Pub
- Open Mic @ 710 Beach Club
Rosemary Bystrak 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.
