I wasn't personally at Coachella this weekend, but I did enjoy my share of Couchella, as YouTube broadcast three channels of live music. And perhaps I was biased going in, but one of the best sets I caught was Silversun Pickups, who play a sold out show Tuesday at the Observatory North Park. I know it's harsh if you don't already have tickets, but maybe next time around you won't snooze on one of the best and most genuine bands of the last decade. Meanwhile, the Damned and Creepy Creeps sold out the Belly Up, too, so what are you to do? Well, Casbah, Merrow and Soda Bar all have fun local lineups, but if you need something new, head up to UCSD to catch Judah and the Lion at the Loft.
Tuesday, April 19:
- Goose Island/DoSD Kick Flippin' Kickoff with DJ Greyboy @ Quartyard (FREE, 7-10 p.m.)
- Silversun Pickups, Joywave @ Observatory North Park (SOLD OUT)
- The Damned, the Creepy Creeps @ Belly Up (SOLD OUT)
- Death by Snoo Snoo, Mittens, Alive and Well @ Casbah
- Judah & the Lion, the Saint Johns @ The Loft, UCSD
- Sparkle Water, Red Pony Clock, Neutral Shirt, Reilly @ Che Cafe
- Tiki Tuesday featuring Alvino & the Dwells @ Bar Pink
- Bighorn Run, the Bulbs, Marujah @ Soda Bar
- Profit Heist, Young Wants, Fictitious Dishes @ The Hideout
- Fistfights With Wolves, Juice Box, Abstrack @ The Merrow
- Robin Henkel @ Salvation Alley, House of Blues (FREE)
- Chet Cannon @ Humphrey's Backstage Live
- Open Mic Hosted by Gaby Aparicio @ Java Joe's
- John Kadlecik (of Furthur and Dark Star Orchestra) @ Winston's
- Dave Keefer Band @ Tio Leo's
- Rockabilly Tuesdays with Big City Dawgs @ Henry's Pub
- Pleasure presents Tribe Night @ Kava Lounge
- Roman Watchdogs, No Secrets Anymore @ 710 Beach Club
Rosemary Bystrak is the publicist for the Casbah, the content manager for DoSD, and 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.
