If your week was anything like mine, it's hard to imagine going out tonight, but if you do, you'll certainly be pleased with the options. Thee Oh Sees return to San Diego, this time with a show at the Belly Up, which isn't exactly a small show -- but their star is rising, so catch them while you can at a moderately intimate venue. Of course, Josh Damigo is back at House of Blues with his band, and Tin Can has their end of the month showcase. The Office returns with their Under Cover series, where your favorite San Diego musicians perform unique covers of a band -- in tonight's case, the Rolling Stones. Then of course, there's Moonshine at Soda Bar, and I suppose like reggae bands using "vibes" or "irie" in their names, any band with a whiskey or moonshine reference is spelling out exactly what to expect from their show. Still, I'm partial to Au Revoir Simone at the Casbah. These lovely ladies broke out on the scene in the early '00s, and ushered in a new wave of indie dreampop. A decade later, they're back to prove why they earned so much buzz.. Definitely more choices than usual on a Monday, so explore your city and enjoy some great live music.
Monday, July 28:
- Au Revoir Simone, Dresses, the Lower 48 @ Casbah
- Moonshine, the Major Minus, China Clippers @ Soda Bar
- Thee Oh Sees, Tomorrow's Tulips @ Belly Up
- Monday's No Longer Suck with Josh Damigo @ House of Blues
- The Tin Can Country Club Showcase @ Tin Can
- Soultry Monday with Tori Roze & The Hot Mess @ Bar Pink
- The Rolling Stones Under Cover @ The Office
- Benefit Bingo with Craig Science @ The Hideout
- Velvet Cafe @ Alexander's (30th & Upas)
- Blue Largo @ Humphrey's Backstage Live
- Wheels of the Industry @ Live Wire
- Open Mic hosted by Chad Taggert @ Lestat's
- Electric Waste Band @ Winston's
- Dub Dynamite @ The Office
- Kinetic Soul with Antonio Aguilera, Joey Jimenez, Jonny Tarr @ Henry's Pub
- Karaoke @ Til Two Club
- Karaoke @ Coyote Bar & Grill
- Industry Night with Gabe Vega @ U-31
- Trivia Night @ Whistle Stop
- 710 Battle of the Bands @ 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.
