Sometimes I get asked how I can stay so enthusiastic about shows when I'm out seeing live music night after night. The truth is that sometimes there is definitely a little bit of a burnout, but there are worse ways to spend my time and I try to stay positive. Then there are shows like Bowerbirds and Dry the River tonight at the Casbah that make me so excited and remind me that any show-fatugue will dissipate as soon as the bands hit the stage. Bowerbirds haven't been here in a while, and Dry the River might be catching a new wave of British folky pop made mainstream by the success of Mumford & Sons, but I say bring it on: If a band or a whole movement can capitalize on such a pleasing sound and do it well with enough originality to be fresh, well, that is music to my ears.
Sunday, April 8:
- Bowerbirds , Dry the River @ Casbah
- Cali Cam, Skeme, Qualmes, Spodie, DJ L @ Soda Bar
- Rock Hill presents Strictly Vinly: WeeG, Kid Twist @ The Griffin
- Anti-Easter Tour, with Obeisance, Satanik, Goat Ritual, Mutilacion, Antebellum @ Ruby Room
- Happy Endings, featuring DJs Joe Mana, Tramlife @ Bar Pink
- Anything Goes DJs @ Whistle Stop
- The Triumphant Return of Trivia @ Eleven
- Sunday Cinema presents Goonies @ 710 Beach Club
- La Dispute, Balance and Composure, All Get Out, Sainthood Reps @ Che Café
- Earl Thomas @ Winston's (6 p.m.)
- Jose Sinatra's OB-O-ke @ Winston's (Late Show 10 p.m.)
- Tribe of Kings/Reggae Vibes @ U-31
- Tegal Taylor Easter Brunch @ Humphreys Backstage Lounge Brunch (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Aubrey Fay Holiday Brunch @ Humphreys Backstage Lounge (12:30-4:30 p.m.)
- Reggie Smith @ Humphreys Backstage Lounge
- Jamie Shadowlight: Electric Ladyland @ Anthology (7 p.m.)
- The Hips @ Gallagher’s
- Reggae Sundays @ Spin
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.
