There are certain things you expect to see at the Casbah: a line to the men's room, a cloud of smoke on the patio and Kathleen Robles. If you know her, you're probably shocked she's turning 50, but it's true. She's one of the coolest chicks you'll have the good fortune of meeting, putiing hipsters half her age to shame. She's usually hanging out in the back bar on the weekends and she's always thoughtful, bringing cupcakes or treats when a staff member celebrates a birthday, but tonight is her night, and the amazing band lineup she has performing is a testament to how awesome she is. If you don't know Kathleen, don't be shy: This is a party open to everyone, and if you're lucky, you just might make her acquaintance and your life will be better for it.
Sunday, Aug. 21:
- Kathleen Robles’ 50th Birthday, featuring Mr. Tube and the Flying Objects, Blackout Party, the Tuggs, Marsupials @ Casbah
- Amos Lee, Mutlu @ Humphreys Concerts By the Bay
- Free Moral Agents, Megafauna, Brian Ellis Group @ Soda Bar
- Groundation Building An Ark -- World Tour 2011, with special guests Bambu Station, Kevin Kinsella @ Belly Up
- Kites Sail High, 88:88, Alpha Method, Illuminauts (DJ sets) @ Tin Can
- Pressure Point, Those Unknown, Toughskins @ The Shakedown
- SunDaze, with Wolfgang Gartner @ Wavehouse
- Cavepunk Records’ DJ Thaddeus @ Whistle Stop
- D & M, Zach Kingsley Band, the Art of Silent War, Saba @ Ruby Room
- Rock the Bells, featuring Raekwon, Ghostface, Mobb Deep @ House of Blues -- read our preview here
- Austin Hartley Leonard, Indigenous @ Lestat's
- Afton presents OverCast Encore, Doggy Daddy and the Fry Katz, the Randal Gatz, More Bad Luck, Van Brando, BMartini, Narinas, Sta$h n Ganglez, Stella Donna, Jagged Lines @ Brick By Brick
- Saddle Up Sundays @ 710 Beach Club
- Sun Down Sessions, featuring Jam Kwest @ The Griffin
- Karaoke with Scotty Pants @ Eleven
- Jose Sinatra's OB-O-ke @ Winston's
- Tribe of Kings/Reggae Vibes @ U-31
- Stelita @ Humphreys Backstage Lounge Brunch (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
- Reggie Smith @ Humphreys Backstage Lounge
- Jelly Bread Love @ Gallagher’s (2-5 p.m.)
- Intervention Pool Party @ Hard Rock Hotel
- Jerry “The Iceman” Butler @ Anthology (7 p.m.)
- FilmOut San Diego @ Birch North Park Theatre
- 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. 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.
