I try not to emphasize appearances when I write about music, but when I see Reeve Carney, I think about "Zoolander," because he's really, really, really good looking. Don't be surprised then, if you go to the Casbah if you see a large ratio of women to men in the room. But looks can only get you so far in the biz, as they say, and Carney's vocal range is incredibly impressive, which makes tonight's show a top contender for what to do tonight. Meanwhile, Tin Roof hosts a Battle of the Bands, where our own Verigolds take on LA's Avi Buffalo for an opening slot for the Naked And Famous when they play this year's Tour de Fat. Meanwhile, '90s Southern alt-rockers Sister Hazel play the Paddock at the Fair, A Giant Dog brings punk to Soda Bar (read the SoundDiego interview here), and the Circle Jerks' Zander Schloss plays Space.
Thursday, June 15:
- Reeve Carney, O'Neill Hudson@ Casbah
- Tour de Fat Battle of the Bands Avi Buffalo vs. the Verigolds @ Tin Roof
- Sister Hazel @ San Diego County Fair Paddock Series
- A Giant Dog, Creature Canyon, Chief White Lightning @ Soda Bar
- Zander Schloss, Davey Tiltwheel @ Space
- The Anodynes, North By North, Eldren, the Fresh Brunettes @ The Merrow
- DJ Ikah Love @ Bar Pink
- Boys & Girls present: The Rapture DJ set, Luke Jenner, Adam Salter, Dazzla, Bidicobra @ Blonde
- Raekwon @ The Observatory North Park
- Horace Andy + Pure Roots, Earl Zero, Boostive @ Belly Up
- Erika Davies & the Men @ Sycamore Den
- PechaKucha Night @ Panama 66
- Westgate Rooftop Jazz Series with Leonard Patton Trio @ Westgate Hotel
- Grand Funk Railroad @ Grandstand, San Diego County Fair
- Chefs & Shakers @ Lot 8 (1201 Hotel Circle South #8)
- The Fooks @ The Holding Company 1502
- Linda May Han Oh Quartet @ La Jolla Athenaeum
- Danceology Performing Arts Campus @ California Center for the Arts, Escondido
- Amanda Miguel, Diego Verdaguer @ House of Blues
- Modern Kicks, Nico Bones, Scarlet Vice @ Pour House (Oceanside)
- New Alchemy Poetry Series feat. Anna Zappoli and Ted Washington followed by Open Mic @ Lestat's
- Ded, Contortion, Tetrarch @ Brick By Brick
- Singing Circle With Cici @ Java Joe's
- Boom Boxx Thursdays @ U-31
- Live Band Karaoke @ Crossroads, House of Blues (FREE)
- Pop Vinyl @ Humphreys Backstage Live
- Under the Groove with Funk Vinyl DJ Boogieman @ Whistle Stop
- Trixie Mattel in "Ages 3 + Up" @ Martini's Above Fourth
- Jimmy Ruelas @ Seven Grand
- Last Time Only (FL), Drew Smith @ Bancroft
- Open Jam Session @ Winston's (6-9 p.m.)
- "OB Hip Hop Social" Gene Poole, Sighphur One, Reason the Citizen, 18 Scales @ Winston's
- No Limits with DJ Myson King @ The Office
- PB&J Presents DJ B Rose & Bidi Cobra @ El Dorado
- Rock Out Karaoke @ Tin Roof
- Tango Thursdays @ Queen Bee's
- Night Skool @ Henry's Pub
- Psilo feat. Swell @ Kava Lounge
- Open Jam with Jeff Ousley @ Navajo Live
- Mercedes Moore @ Tio Leo's
- Beachwood Coyotes @ Boar Cross'n
- BRKLYN @ Omnia
- Liquid Band Karaoke @ 710 Beach Club
Rosemary Bystrak is the publicist for the Casbah 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.
