Sounds Like San Diego: November 21

By Rosemary Bystrak

| Tuesday, Nov 20, 2012 | Updated 9:35 PM PDT

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Rachael Yamagata performs at the Tribeca ASCAP Music Lounge held at the Canal Room during the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival on May 2, 2008, in New York City.

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There are some nights of the year worth looking forward to, but in my experience, none quite compare to the eve of Thanksgiving. Everyone seems to walk to their local watering holes or venture to the spots where they'll find friends from their past, but you can still get out and catch some live music, too.

My bets are on Rachael Yamagata over at Anthology. Since self-releasing her latest record, she's been a road warrior, performing in San Diego at least one other time this year (perhaps twice if my memory serves me right) and she is always a delight to catch live as her feisty side certainly shines through.

You might also prefer an early show featuring Low Volts over at Voyeur. Their soundsystem is nationally recognized for being one of the top in the country, but it's rare that it's used for live rock & roll instead of DJs, so that is a cool option for your evening.

Cash'd Out, Lady Dottie and Pacific are some other top-notch choices for the night to get you ready for a day of lounging in your stretchy pants as you give thanks for all of the goodness we experience everyday.

Wednesday, Nov. 21:

Rachael Yamagata, Ed Romanoff, Adrien Reju @ Anthology
Low Volts, Keith Sweaty, Curious George, STRMTROOPR & Art Show @ Voyeur (7:30-10:00 p.m.)
Cash'd Out, The Bedbreakers @ Casbah
Pacific, Subsurfer, the Llamadors @ Soda Bar
Sofia Talvik, Chris Byerly @ Lestat's
KPRI presents End of the World Acoustic Show @ 98 Bottles
Lady Dottie & the Diamonds @ Gallagher's Irish Pub
40 Oz. to Freedom, So Cal Vibes, Sunny Rude @ Belly Up
Rush @ Valley View Casino Center
Jagged Lines. Camera Gunn, Strangely Strange @ Tin Can
Eventvibe and Amplified Access present Animal House @ House of Blues
Dead Animal Mod, Big Bugs, TBD @ Eleven
The Fresh Beat Band Live In Concert @ San Diego Civic Theatre
Guru Junkies present Nights of Neon @ The Griffin
Sleepwalk, Impulse, Bloodstained Reality, Nerve Control @ Che Cafe
Staches and Mashes with DJs Jason Watrefalls, Steve McQueen, Saul Q @ El Dorado
The Ratt's Revenge @ Tower Bar
Vanja James @ Riviera Supper Club
Pyrate Punks Presents @ Ruby Room
Club Kingston with Piracy Conspiracy, DJs Carlos Culture and Jester @ Winston's
RiPs Entertainment Presents @ Kava Lounge
Sunset Trivia hosts Trivia Night @ House of Blues
Gilbert Castellanos with the New Latin Jazz Quintet @ El Camino
Wednesday Shakedown @ Henry's Pub
Firehouse Swing Night @ Queen Bee's
Karaoke @ Chico Club
Sue Palmer @ Croce's
Wreck Shop Wednesday @ The Office
EDM with Quintino @ Fluxx
Whitney Shay @ Marble Room
Mystique Element of Soul @ Patrick's Gaslamp Pub
Through The Roots, Reeform, Sinizen @ Typhoon Saloon
Kid Ink @ Belo
Danny Langdon @ Coyote Bar & Grill
Jackson & Jesus @ McP's Irish Pub

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.