Earlier this spring, Bar Pink hosted a surprise show from Rocket From the Crypt. It wouldn't seem such a big deal seeing as vocalist John Reis is one of the bar's owners, but the band hasn't played in years. It really was a warmup show for an upcoming European tour, and ever since that Easter show, San Diegans has been wondering when the band would come back and play for their hometown crowd -- Friday is the night. After the final race at the track, Rocket From the Crypt will perform. It's certain the who's who in San Diego music history will be bumping elbows. The concert is free with racetrack admission. If purchased after the last race, the ticket price increases. It's going to be a great night, and you might as well arrive early to get some races in, too.
Friday, August 30:
- Rocket From the Crypt @ Del Mar Racetrack Summer Concert Series
- Beehive & the Barracudas @ Whistle Stop Bar
- Awesome Fest 7 presents White Night, Terry Malts, Distressers, Moral Crux, Neighborhood Brats, Shark Pants, Dan Padilla @ the Void
- Awesome Fest 7 presents Toys That Kill, Dopamines, Turkish Techno, Rumspringer, Crow Bait, Murmurs, Dudes Night @ Soda Bar
- Agent Orange, Rat CIty Riot, Secret Samurai, Parade of Horribles @ Casbah
- Tomorrows Bad Seeds, Hirie, Rico from Ease Up @ the Griffin
- The B Side Players @ Winstons
- Seedless, Jet West, True Press @ 710 Beach Club
- Fam Royal @ Bar Pink
- Nicki Bluhm, Brothers Comatose @ Belly Up
- My Ekysian, Bitter Sober, Animato, Infamous They @ Brick by Brick
- Mundell Lowe, Bob Boss, Jalme Valle @ Dizzys
- Acacia Strain, Within the Ruins, XIBALBA, Fit for an Autopsy, American Me, Implae Thy Neighbor @ Epicentre
- ARCADE with DJ Scooter @ FLUXX
- Deadly Birds, DJ AROX @ Gallaghers
- Josh Damigo, Mike Isberto, Raelee Nikole @ Lestats
- Whitney Shay @ the Marble Room
- The Party Boys + Lady Explicit + Mac Fetti @ Spin
- Spin Doctors @ Sycuan
- Pretty Boom, Duping The Public, Uniform Victor @ Tin Can Alehouse
- Colour @ Tio Leo's Lounge
- Popvinyl @ V Lounge
- J. Idol + Rags @ Voyeurx
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.
