Generally, I would like to think that I am fair in posting about shows around San Diego, but after last night's San Diego Music Awards, there really is no shame in my game. San Diego has an amazing music scene, but when I feel like I'm a part of bringing those bands to light -- with the most modesty I can summon, I have to say I'm really proud. On Tuesday night, I have booked a show at the Casbah with four bands for 6 bucks, and I am pretty sure that if you haven't already embraced these bands, you will soon. Old Tiger is one of my personal favorites, but these guys have paved their own path all over San Diego and are really so solid that you should check them out if you haven't already. Lowly Spects is the band of a friend from Orange County. He's backed up my friend, Tyson Motsenbocker, and has an amazing project on his own and is worth checking out. Personally I'm just sold by an awesome banjo player. Western Scene features Tom Pritchard from Dynamite Walls, so just imagine his soaring vocals with a tighter sound and more of a dancy feel to it, and then Michael McGraw opens the show with his perfect vocals that make me want to broadcast his name in shiny lights or aerial skywriting to make you all realize that he is one of San Diego's best current songwriters. Seriously, trust me. Tonight is going to thrill the ears if you only get yourself out on a Tuesday night.
Tuesday August 14:
- SD Dialed In Presents: Old Tiger, Lowly Spects, Western Scene, Michael McGraw @ Casbah
- Sharon Van Etten, Tennis @ Belly Up
- Avi Buffalo, Chairs Missing @ Tin Can
- Hot Panda, Interrobang, Canyon Sets @ Soda Bar
- Colbie Caillat, Gavin DeGraw, Justin Young @ Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay
- Neil Diamond @ Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
- Misc. Ailments, The Phantoms, Well Hung Heart, Dead End Friends @ The Griffin
- The Bertos, Teenage Burritos, Wimps @ Eleven
- Tiki Tuesday w/ Los Venturas, The Hummingbirds @ Bar Pink
- Assembly of Light Choir, The Body, Braveyoung, Ten Thousand Leagues, Lyburnum @ Che Cafe
- Mattson 2, Nathan Jarrel Jazz Band @ El Dorado
- Lady Dottie and The Diamonds @ Beckwourth Libray 6 pm (721 San Pasqual Street)
- The World's Finest Apples @ Claire de Lune
- Bassquake feat. Dubstep DJs @ Winston's
- Local Brews Local Groves w/ I. Trimble, Cleopatra Degher, Emersen, Winterhawk, Seeking Alpha @ House of Blues Voodoo Stage
- Tori Roze Presents: Ruby Tuesday feat. Nomi Abadi, Francesca Valle @ Ruby Room
- Anthology House Band @ Anthology
- Westside Inflection @ Riviera Supper Club
- Darkwave Garden @ Club Kadan
- Dear Landlord, The Maxies, Turkish Techno, Tilt Wheel, The Murder Burgers @ Metaphor Cafe (Escondido)
- Trip Sprague @ Croce's
- Sara Petite @ Humphrey's Backstage Live
- Train of Thought @ Queen Bee's
- Comedy Night @ Lestat's
- Community Revolution in Progress @ The Office
- Tomcat Courtney @ La Gran Tapa
- Tommy Price & The Stilettos @ Henry's Pub
- Doug Allen @ The Kraken
- Open Mic @ Patrick's Gaslamp Pub
- Jonny Tarr @ Davina's Cabo Grill
- Goodall Boys @ McP's Irish Pub
- Karaoke @ Kensington 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.
