In May of 2011, a little band from Stillwater, Okla., performed at the Soda Bar. Anyone who was there that night knew they were witnessing the beginning of something amazing. Even though they were touring on their second record, Tamer Animals, they still hadn't caught much steam. What has happened since has been very organic, and they've toured incessantly in the States and Europe on their own, then toured with Bon Iver, followed by an opening slot on a tour with a small indie band called Radiohead, and performed at festivals, including this little one in the desert called Coachella. Frankly I'm surprised the band hasn't outgrown the Casbah, but Sunday night's sold-out show just might prove to be the last chance to see them in such an intimate setting. No doubt this is going to be a special show for the history books.
Sunday, Nov. 4 (San Diego Beer Week):
- Other Lives, Indians @ The Casbah (sold out)
- Two Cow Garage, the Copyrights, Gypsyblood, Down Big @ Soda Bar
- Daniel Higgs (Lungfish), Arrington de Dionyso (Old Time Relijun), The Nothingful Band, Bill Wesley, No Know (Sound Band), Ædwyrrd @ The Pong House (5039 August St., 5-10 p.m., $7)
- Slower @ 710 Beach Club
- NSD presents Real Things Are Good, Marcelo Quinonez, the Morgan Leigh Band @ The Griffin
- The AP Tour, featuring Miss May I, The Ghost Inside @ House of Blues
- Poncho Sanchez @ Anthology
- DJs JoeMama and Tramlife @ Bar Pink
- Piolo Pascual @ Harrah's Rincon Casino Pavilion
- Elite Elvis’ the Rockers and the Soul Tribute @ Belly Up
- Heartsounds, Anchors, Jason Cruz & The Howl, Londons Falling @ Eleven (1 p.m.)
- Damn Riot, Human Crossing @ Eleven (5 p.m.)
- Pants Karaoke!!! @ Eleven (9 p.m.)
- House of Blues Gospel Brunch, featuring Men 4 Christ @ House of Blues
- Chris Avetta, Vanessa Peters @ Lestat's
- Puzzled Eyes, New Spell, One I Red, Modern Heist @ Ruby Room
- The Squidling Brothers Circus Sideshow @ Shakedown
- Jose Sinatra hosts O.B.-o-ke @ Winstons
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.
