It wouldn't be Monday night in San Diego without Anti-Monday League and, though there aren't many live options around town tonight, you really don't need to look much further than Lucy Michelle & the Velvet Lapelles. The Minnesota sextet has a unique sound -- described as "organic psych-folk" by some -- with unique instrumentation that includes eukeleles, accordion and cello among more traditional instruments. The band is touring on its fourth full-length, HEAT, and should melt away your Monday blues. East County's Ugly Boogie kicks off the night, and since they're one of San Diego's best up-and-coming bands, you'll be hearing a lot about them in the future.
Monday, July 30:
Anti-Monday League presents Lucy Michelle & the Velvet Lapelles, Ugly Boogie @ Casbah
Neighborhood Appreciation Night with Justin Rodriguez, Conway James, David Francis @ Tin Can (free)
Brass Hysteria, Johnny Deadly Trio, Tim Raldo @ Tower Bar
Shiva Trash, Electric Healing Sound, Red Matter @ Eleven
Morrissey Monday with Kevin Cavanaugh @ Riviera Supper Club
French Kiss Collective @ El Dorado
Bingo @ Eleven (7p.m.)
Sweet Dreams @ Tiki House
Dirty Mondays with Ikah Love, DJ Gabe Vega & Pleasure Victim, Chamberlin @ The Saloon (Encinitas)