There's a certain decorum involved when a musician from a hugely famous band rolls into town with a side-project. I've seen people embarrass themselves at shows by requesting songs from the more famous of the bands -- always a no-no. The musicians may or may not make themselves available, especially in small venues like the Casbah, but it's still pretty rude to talk to the performing band about the other project. In tonight's case, Peter Buck of R.E.M. will be appearing with his band the Baseball Project, which has entire albums with the national pasttime as the subject. I'm sure Peter is a nice guy, and with the recently released R.E.M. record, I'm sure if he's hanging around he won't mind talking about both, but let him enjoy his space, too.
If songs about baseball doesn't suit your fancy, New Orleans legends Galactic will bring their lively performance to the Belly Up. They're always a good time (and will likely sell out) so grab your tickets now before it's too late.
Wednesday March 30:
- The Baseball Project, Maren Parusel @ Casbah
- Galactic, Cyril Neville, Corey Henry, John Brown's Body @ Belly Up
- Dog Shredder, Ghetto Blaster, Lozen, Secret Fun Club @ Soda Bar
- Shapes of Future Frames, Fur Hood, North American War, Wols @ Tin Can
- Gayle Skidmore, Lobo Marino, Jason James Johnson @ Park Gallery
- Cirque Du Soleil Quidam @ Valley View Casino Center
- The Persistence, Psycho Tropico @ O'Connell's
- Klub Isolation @ Til-Two Club
- Hawaiian Slack Key Tour, with George Kuo, Martin Pahinui, Aaron Mahi @ Anthology
- Lady Dottie and the Diamonds @ Gallagher's Irish Pub
- Comedy with Dylan Boisvert @ Eleven
- Commune Wednesday, with the Stereotypes, Trap Gold, DJ Ryan Hand @ Whistle Stop
- Causing a Tiger @ The Loft
- Joey's Birthday Party, with Runhoney and Friends @ Ruby Room
- Tommy Graf @ Riviera Supper Club
- Red Hot Wednesday, with DJs Duse and Grimm of the Husky Boy All-Stars @ Bar Pink
- 321 Stereo @ The Office
- Alysse Fisher, Kellen Malloy, Parker Ainsworth @ Lestat's
- Jamuel Saxon, Afro Classics, Space Town Savior @ El Dorado
- Rotting Christ, Melecesh, Hate, Abigail Williams, Helsott, Ruines of Abaddon, Greenskull @ Brick By Brick
- Barfly Promotions Presents @ Humphreys Backstage Live
- Club Kingston, with Revival, DJ Carlos Culture @ Winston's
- The Burnsville Band @ Patrick's II
- Tim Malley @ Tiki House
- Acoustic Fooks @ Dublin Square
- Battle of the Bands @ Coyote Bar & Grill
- Gilbert Castellanos with the New Latin Jazz Quintet @ El Camino
- Wednesday Night Shakedown @ Henry's Pub
- Evolution @ Club Kadan
- Sue Palmer @ Croce's
- Joe Tran, LaFaithe, Simple Mantra @ Stage Saloon
- Manwhore Night @ Ken Club
- Firehouse Swing Night @ Queen Bee's
- Cherries Jubilee @ Marble Room
- Jackson and Jesus @ McP's Irish Pub
- Schitzophonics @ Second Wind Navajo
Rosemary Bystrak writes about the San Diego music scene, events, and general musings about life in San Diego onSan Diego: Dialed In. She does social media for the Casbah, books at West Coast Tavern West Coast Tavern, and is trying her hand at band management. Follow her updates on Twitter or contact her directly.
