A few years ago, I was excited to see a small private show with Ray LaMontagne, but he canceled due to illness, so my next opportunity to see him was at Harrah's Rincon Casino. I was reluctant because his voice and music feel made for small, intimate venues, but I was incredibly happy that his show translated to a large stage and felt right under the stars. Continuing with that theme, I think that Copley Symphony Hall will be a beautiful place to hear LaMontagne and the Pariah Dogs -- and with openers Brandi Carlisle and Vusi Mahlasela, this should prove to be a beautiful night of heartfelt music.
Tuesday, Sept. 13:
- Ray LaMontagne and the Pariah Dogs, Brandi Carlisle, Vusi Mahlasela @ Copley Symphony Hall
- P.S. I Love You, Balkans, Shiva Trash @ Casbah
- Just Like Jenna, Blow Me Down, Plane Without a Pilot @ Soda Bar
- 91X presents Blue October, IAmDynamite, Ashleigh Stone @ House of Blues
- J-Boog, Tribal Theory, Tribe of Kings @ Belly Up
- Music Outreach presents Righthjahs Blend, Bad Neighborz @ Winston's
- Tim Reynolds, TR3 @ Anthology
- Diana Ross @ Humphreys Concerts By the Bay
- Film Screening: Echotone @ Habitat House
- Darkwave Garden @ Club Kadan
- Ruby Tuesday, with Starcrossed, Groove Ride, Lillian Lefranc @ Ruby Room
- Stelita @ Humphreys Backstage Live
- Trent Hancock @ Tiki House
- L.E.D. presents Crookers, Deth Hertz @ Voyeur (18 and over)
- Got It Covered @ Eleven
- Tuesday Night Jazz Collective @ Til-Two Club
- Steph Johnson @ Croce's
- Train of Thought @ Queen Bee's
- Bayou Brothers @ Patrick's Gaslamp Pub
- Local Brews Local Grooves, with Haley Plotnik, Brad Perry, Linda Crandall, Paper Planet, April Ventura & the Magnolias @ House of Blues
- Tomcat Courtney @ La Gran Tapa
- Tommy Price & the Stilettos @ Henry's Pub
- Doug Allen @ The Kraken
- Matt Commerce @ Davina's Cago Grill
- Tasty Tuesdays, featuring Dojo Masters @ Kava Lounge
Rosemary Bystrak writes about the San Diego music scene, events and general musings about life in San Diego on San Diego: Dialed In. She does social media for the Casbah, books at West Coast Tavern and is trying her hand at band management. Follow her updates on Twitter or contact her directly.
