There just aren't ska bands like there used to be, so when they come to town, you can expect a loyal fan following of the rocksteady beats. Wear your dancing shoes tonight with the New York style of the Slackers at the Casbah. Meanwhile, Soda Bar welcomes Vancouver art-rock band Blessed, L.A. indie-rockers the Wrecks play House of Blues and Halloran's night at the Merrow features Heir Gloom, Skyterra and Jara.
Tuesday, Dec. 12:
- The Slackers, San Diego City Soul Club DJs, the Amalgamated @ Casbah
- Blessed, Entertainment Law, Exasperation @ Soda Bar
- The Wrecks, Brick & Mortar, Lovelytheband @ House of Blues
- Heir Gloom, Skyterra, Jara @ The Merrow
- DJ GirlGroup @ Bar Pink
- Razzle Bam Boom: H20 Where Did You Go? @ California Center for the Arts, Escondido
- T Is for Techno @ Blonde
- Mercedes Moore @ Humphreys Backstage Live
- Underground Lounge, Like Lexington, Big Flavor @ Winston's (9 p.m.)
- Reggae Tuesdaze with Johnny Love, Maka Roots @ The Holding Company 1502
- Karaoke @ The Bancroft
- Ty Herndon in "An Evening of Hits & Holiday Tunes" @ Martini's Above Fourth
- True Bass Tuesdays with Dj Ramsey & Raji Rabbit @ The Office
- DJ Lexicon Devil @ Pour House (Oceanside)
- 31 Flavors @ U-31
- Lyrical Exchange Open Mic @ Queen Bee's
- Karaoke @ Riviera Supper Club
- Line Dancing Lessons @ Moonshine Beach
- Jukebox Kings @ Tio Leo's
- Sketch Party & Videodrome @ Whistle Stop
- Rockabilly and Swing @ Henry's Pub
- The Shakes @ 710 Beach Club
Rosemary Bystrak is the publicist for the Casbah and 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.
