There are many music traditions in San Diego around the holidays, and this Tuesday you can catch one of my personal favorites. Gary Shuffler has been a part of the San Diego music scene in many ways over the years, but once a year he dons a wig and spandex to do his best David Bowie as Ziggy Shuffledust supported by the Spiders From Mars, an all-star band of local musicians equally committed to the tribute. It's always a fun night at the Casbah, and as we settle in for the holidays, it just might help you get into the spirit with a wintery cocktail or two.
Tuesday, Dec. 18:
- Ziggy Shuffledust & the Spiders From Mars, DJ Diana Death @ Casbah
- Atlashouse, Kinetic, Hanging From the Rafters @ Soda Bar
- Butler, Plunger, Ninja Love @ Tin Can
- Headnorth Benefit with Godspeed McQueen, Vasoline, Legal Tender @ Belly Up
- LED presents Diplo @ Voyeur
- Tiki Two's Day with Mr. Adrian Demain @ Bar Pink
- Pleasure Fix, Heavy Empire, Daniel Newheiser @ The Griffin
- Supertasty @ Riviera Supper Club
- Local Brews Local Groves featuring Sara Groban, Michael J. Dwyer, Patrick Mitchell, Jazz Avenue @ House of Blues Voodoo Stage
- The Yawmen @ Tower Bar
- Backwater Blues Band @ Humphreys Backstage Live
- Tripp Sprague @ Croce's
- Joe & Joey's Aloha Party with the Tighten Ups, Runhoney, DJ Dida @ Ruby Room
- Soul Ablaze, Mad Traffic @ Winston's
- Walter Gentry's Chicken Jam @ Patrick's Gaslamp Pub
- Kim Gordon Comedy Night @ Til-Two Club
- Train of Thought @ Queen Bee's
- Tomcat Courtney @ La Gran Tapa
- Community Revolution In Progress @ The Office
- Friends Chill @ Whistle Stop
- Open Mic @ Patrick's Gaslamp Pub
- Buzz Campbell & Hot Rod Lincoln @ Henry's Pub
- Doug Allen @ The Kraken
- Sweet Dreams @ Tiki House
- Gene Warren @ McP's irish Pub
- Misdirection @ Jimmy Love's
- 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.
