Thursday night kicks off the 25 Year Anniversary Month at the Casbah, so be prepared to yuk it up with America's Funny Man, Neil Hamburger. Bizarre comedy doesn't begin to describe Hamburger, who makes pretty regular stops at the Casbah. He'll be joined by tongue-in-cheek rapper Grammatical B, with his songs about tipping bartenders and bro behavior, and Pony Death Ride, a sweet and fun husband-and-wife duo. Around town, Mafard headlines Soda Bar, '90s college-radio favorite Matthew Sweet performs at the Belly Up, and Tori Roze returns to Tin Can.
Thursday, Jan. 2:
- Neil Hamburger, DJ Douggpound, Grammatical B, Pony Death Ride @ Casbah
- Mafard, Taken By Canadians, the Peripherals @ Soda Bar
- Matthew Sweet, the Cardielles @ Belly Up
- Tori Roze & the Hot Mess, Chocolate Revolution, Tiffany Jane @ Tin Can
- The Cadillac Wreckers @ Humphreys Backstage Live
- Raja Lyon, Organic Alliance, Lucky Lucifer, Old Jesus @ Winston's
- Johnny Vernazza @ Patrick's Gaslamp Pub
- Moonlight Serenade Orchestra @ Crystal Ballroom (414 N. Magnolia, El Cajon)
- Nightshift @ Kava Lounge
- Black Market lll @ Boar Cross'n
- Mystiqye Element of Soul @ Coyote Bar & Grill
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.
