I couldn't be more ready for this weekend. I'm so excited to work at the North Park Theatre and see the sold-out show with the Growlers (read the SoundDiego interview here). In a way, this feels like a first show, since the crowds for Rodriguez and Ronnie Spector were generally older. This is the venue's first all-ages show, and I think it's really going to shine a light on the venue in new ways. Meanwhile, Cloud Nothings are performing at Soda Bar, and that one is also sold out -- in fact, I'm surprised it didn't sell out in one day because of the impact this band is making around the Internet and on radio. I predict they will just go skyward from here, so if you're a lucky ticketholder, enjoy the small venue because surely next time they come around it will be in a much larger place. And, of course, Ringo Starr is at Humprey's, which certainly sold out in a heartbeat. If you're not holding for these shows, fret not: Okapi Sun are going to party down at the Casbah, the Che Cafe celebrate new life tonight after a judge-ordered stay on their eviction notice, and the Euphoria Brass Band bring their dixie party to Bar Pink.
Friday, July 11:
- The Growlers, White Fang, the Garden @ The North Park Theatre (sold out)
- Casbah presents Cloud Nothings, the Wytches @ Soda Bar (sold out)
- Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band @ Humphreys Concerts By the Bay (sold out)
- Okapi Sun, Madly, the Fame Riot, Kevin Martin @ Casbah
- Take Offense, Impulse, Suspect, Sleepwalk, MethxBreath Drug Control, Slums of the Future @ Che Cafe
- Euphoria Brass Band @ Bar Pink
- Diego Garcia @ Dizzy's
- Manuok, Little Tybee, Life (members of Pinback/Sleeping People) @ Tin Can
- Saint Diego, St. Cloud Sleepers, Kid Wilderness @ The Merrow
- Shawshank Redeemed, Cavalist Daily, Individual Vanguard, Sacred Cow @ Epicentre
- Deadbolt, El Monte Slim @ Whistle Stop
- Cher, Cyndi Lauper @ Valley View Casino Center
- Matty B @ House of Blues
- Groove International: HOB Signature Series @ House of Blues
- The Reverend Horton Heat, Whiskey Shivers @ Belly Up
- Doncat, Trent Hancock, Erik Canzona @ Sycamore Den
- Aghori, Shattered Eyes, Calamitous Intent (CD release), Eukaryst, Relicseed @ Til Two Club
- Michelle Lewis, Kim Divine @ Lestat's
- For the Win (CD release), Jeremiah Johnson, Cut Your Losses, It All Starts Here, Heavyweight, Cartographer @ SOMA
- Summer Pops with Boz Scaggs @ Embarcadero Marina Park
- Candyland @ Bassmnt
- DJ Beatnick @ Rooftop 600
- Engineer, MaxBetta, gEars, FreqMod @ Kava Lounge
- Mingo Fishtrap @ TGIF Concerts in the Park, Carlsbad
- Lee Churchill (DJ set) @ U-31
- Jamie Shadowlight @ 98 Bottles
- Club Musae @ Boar Cross'n
- Allison Adams Tucker Quartet @ Croce's Park West
- Pop Vinyl @ Humphrey's Backstage Live
- Black Fork, Bumbklaatt, Dark/Light, International Dips--- @ Tower Bar
- Dustbowl Revival @ Winston's
- Reggae Summer Splash part 5, featuring Yellowman & the Sagittarius Band @ World Beat Center
- Atomic Groove @ Belly Up (happy hour)
- E- Rock @ Fluxx
- I-90, Dangerous Types @ Tio Leo's
- Metal Night @ The Shakedown
- Country Drinking Band, DJ RM@ Gallagher's Irish Pub
- Private Domain, Sensation @ Viejas V Lounge
- Sam Hoskings @ 710 Beach Club (5 p.m.)
- Shoreline Rootz, Uplift @ 710 Beach Club
Rosemary Bystrak is the publicist for the Casbah and The North Park Theatre, 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.
