Around SoundDiego headquarters, we've been talking a lot about opening bands. Like, have you ever been to a show to see a headliner and were actually blown away by the opener instead? Well, on Tuesday there are some great headliners in town whose openers just might blow you away. For example, we've fallen in love with Blondfire during their past couple shows in San Diego, and you can catch the energetic band as they open for the Sounds at the House of Blues. Then there's Joshua James. Deep sigh. It's no secret that he is one of my favorite performers, and if you've not been exposed to his incredible songwriting, you can catch him as he opens for the equally awesome Delta Rae at the Belly Up. I hear he takes the stage at 8 p.m., so do yourself a favor and don't miss his opening set. Maybe you'll be made a forever fan as I was the first time I caught him back in 2008.
Tuesday, March 25:
- Delta Rae, Joshua James @ Belly Up
- The Sounds, Blondfire, Strange Talk @ House of Blues
- Reverend Horton Heat, Nekromantix, Deke Dickerson @ Casbah (sold out)
- The Wonder Years, Fireworks, CItizen, Real Friends, Modern Baseball @ SOMA
- Snowapple, Laura Gravelle @ Tin Can
- Local Brews, Local Grooves, featuring Hanging From the Rafters, Kitten With a Whip, Emily Drew, Marie Haddad, Roxy King @ House of Blues Voodoo Stage
- The Satanic Puppeteer Orchestra, Pony Death Ride, SpaceTown Savior, Bleeds @ Soda Bar
- Rats in the Wall, the Grim Imperials, At Fault, Bat Lords @ Tower Bar
- Andrea Gibson, Heather Reid @ Irenic
- Tiki Tuesday, featuring Old Man Johnson @ Bar Pink
- Art & Music of the Renaissance with Victoria Martino @ La Jolla Athenaeum
- Bayou Bros @ Humphrey's Backstage Live
- Wax Witches, Teenage Burritos, Pizza Time @ Til Two
- Meeting of the Meyends @ Winston's
- Joe Sands Fontenot Band @ Tio Leo's
- Train of Thought @ Queen Bee's
- No Mic Open Mic @ Che Cafe
- #Tr@pped with DJ Ramsey @ The Office
- Rockabilly Tuesdays @ Henry's Pub
- High Tech Tuesdays @ Kava Lounge
- Metal Night @ The Shakedown
- Reggae Night @ 710 Beach Club
Rosemary Bystrak 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.
