For most people, it's a short work week, but that doesn't mean we can't already have our eyes pointed firmly on the weekend. Fortunately, we don't have to wait for the good times to roll in as we've got some fun hump-day options. Of course, Selena Gomez is at Valley View Casino Center, and of the current wave of pop stars, I have to say she impresses me the most and I'm sure it will be a multi-costume, massively lit, special effects-laden, bubble-gum sweet affair. Meanwhile, around town, Tarrus Riley plays at the Music Box, and Lyrics Born are at the Belly Up, but my sights are on crooner Joe Pug, who's a little bit country, a little bit rock & roll -- and one of the most earnest, heart-on -his-sleeve singer/songwriters around. If you're looking for stomething free and all-ages, Gilbert Castellanos' jazz jams at Panama 66 have turned into quite a Wednesday night "it" spot, or head to North Park where a new record shop, Normal Records, has sprung up across the street from the Vons to make up for what was left behind after Off the Record shut down. Dominicus Gambinus and Nothingful play a free show on Wednesday to break the spot in.
Wednesday, July 6:
- Joe Pug, Korey Dane @ Casbah
- Lyrics Born, Just Blackk, iD the Poet, DJs Artistic and Tramlife @ Belly Up
- Selena Gomez @ Valley View Casino Center
- Tarrus Riley, Alandon @ Music Box
- DJ Grandmasta Rats @ Bar Pink
- Gilbert Castellanos' Young Lions Series & Jazz Jam @ Panama 66
- Dominicus Gambinus, Nothingful @ Normal Records (30th Street)
- Grand Ole Office @ The Office
- Club Kingston presents SM Familia with DJ Carlos Culture @ Winston's
- Primal Rite (Bay Area), Drug Control, Heat, Pathetic Society @ Che Cafe
- Veronica May @ Java Joe's
- Three Weavers Tap Takeover @ The Quartyard
- DJ Mo Lyon @ U-31
- Open Mic with Jefferson Jay @ Winston's (6-9 p.m.)
- Blue Rockit @ Humphrey's Backstage Live
- Midnight Wave @ Kava Lounge
- Dawn Patrol, Festering Grave, Killing Tyranny @ The Merrow
- Open Mic/Open Jam @ 710 Beach Club
- Rae and Zalophone @ 710 Beach Club (10 p.m.)
- A.O.K. Musik @ Henry's Pub
Rosemary Bystrak is the publicist for the Casbah, the content manager for DoSD, 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.
