It's funny when secret shows get announced. Clearly you can tell that it isn't much of a secret if certain tastemakers, like Tim Pyles of FM 94/9, post a blog about it, even without mentioning the band's name. A half-poster can easily be searched on Google images to unlock the key. And, really, a secret show is only successful if people actually show up, but not too many as to draw the attention of authorities. So, anyway, yes, Wavves are playing a "secret show" at the Hideout, where this weekend the bar celebrates its re-grand opening as transit construction has mostly wrapped on the corner of 35th and El Cajon. Heavy Hawaii open the show. Meanwhile, down at the Casbah, Lo-Fang headline on the heels of an opening slot for Lorde's recent tour. This one is certainly going to be an artist you'll be hearing from, and, if other reviews count, a show that will blow your mind/leave you stunned.
Thursday, April 3:
- Lo-Fang, Kate Berlant @ Casbah
- "Secret Show" (Wavves, Heavy Hawaii) @ The Hideout (no guest list, $15, 1st come 1st served)
- Cheetah Chrome, the Streetwalkin Cheetahs, Creeps A.D. @ Soda Bar
- Big Head Todd & the Monsters, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Hazel Miller @ Belly Up
- The Grouch & Eligh, Eliot Lipp, Pigeon John @ Porter's Pub
- Pharmacy, Satellite Sky, Nox Anger & the Jerkoffs @ Tin Can
- Roni Lee, Shyla Day @ Lestat's
- Violent Vickie, Mascara Monsters, Aimon @ The Merrow
- Mighty Mouse, Third Twin @ U-31
- Tripp Sprague @ Croce's Park West
- Blue Largo @ Humphrey's Backstage Live
- Criminal Code @ Tower Bar
- Processor, Globalies, Roman Watchdogs, Arc @ Winston's
- Bass Tribe with Robot Koch, Ganesa, JWest @ The Stage
- Francesca Lombardo, Amanda Panda, Alex Rubio @ El Dorado
- Mercer, No Hesitation, Erick Diaz @ Fluxx
- Alan Iglesias & Crossfire @ Tio Leo's
- Moonlight Serenade Orchestra @ Crystal Ballroom
- Paul Nelson Master Class @ Ramona Mainstage (4 p.m.)
- Johnny Winter, the Roni Lee Group, Mother Grundy @ Ramona Mainstage
- Live Band Karaoke @ 710 Beach Club
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.
