There are a handful of musicians, maybe a dozen or so, that I personally rank among my contemporary favorites. Like if someone asked me who I'd book on my own personal dream show, certain names would pop up. One such musician is Joshua James. I first saw him by accident. He was opening for someone at the Casbah, and it was an early show, but from his very first note, my jaw was on the floor. The raspiness of his delivery, the depth of his lyrics, the way his eyes get intense as he stares down the microphone as he sings ... all these things make Joshua one of my favorite musicians ever, and tonight he'll be performing with Honeyhoney at the Soda Bar.
Monday Nov. 14:
- Joshua James, Honeyhoney @ Soda Bar
- Rat City Riot, Big City Bombers @ Tower Bar
- Anti-Monday League presents High on Fire, Indian, Sleep Lady @ Casbah
- Chickens Don't Clap presents James and Evander, Mystery Cave, Parentz, Phen Swan, DJ Dirty Rock, DJ Vegan @ Tin Can
- Dirty Mondays, with DJ Gabe Vega @ The Saloon (Encinitas)
- April Ventura @ Riviera Supper Club
- East of Sweden, Love, the City and Space @ Ruby Room
- Nathan James Trio @ Humphreys Backstage Live
- Mellow Mondays, featuring DJ Mello D @ House of Blues
- Joshua White Trio @ Lyceum Theatre noon
- The Accidentals @ Tiki House
- Off the Clock Industry Night @ Henry's Pub
- Doug Allen @ The Kraken
- 145th Street @ Patrick's Gaslamp Pub
- Electric Waste Band @ Winston's
- Adam Gimbel's Too Cool for Karaoke @ Whistle Stop
- Electro Mondayz @ 710 Beach Club
- Dave Scott & Monsoon Jazz @ Croce's
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.
