Few people can predict the next breakout indie buzz band, though many try. It seems like every day that tastemaking blogs find a new band to champion. I can't say with any certainty that Veronica Falls or Foxy Shazam are going to be huge a year from now, but I can tell you that the blogosphere has been buzzing about both, so what's the harm in seeing if they're worth the hype? Veronica Falls is a four-piece from London that made a splash at last year's SXSW conference. Foxy Shazam is a Cincinnati rock band that has been around for several years. They got a bump in notoriety from a spotlight slot on last year's Warped Tour, and have toured with bands like Portugal. The Man, the Strokes, and the Dear Hunter, to name a few. If those don't tickle your fancy, the Darrows are a San Diego band worth being on your radar.
Monday, February 27:
- Anti-Monday League presents Veronica Falls, Bleached, DJ Mario Orduno @ Casbah
- 91X Next Big Thing presents Foxy Shazam, Oedipus, Reason to Rebel @ 710 Beach Club
- The Darrows, Adams and Eves @ Tin Can
- Hyperwave, Jesse Escobar, Space Town Savior, Mike Bleeds @ Soda Bar
- Soul Jazz Jam w/ the Fire Eaters @ Bar Pink
- Morrissey Monday w/ Kevin Cavanaugh @ Riviera Supper Club
- Dirty Mondays w/ DJ Gabe Vega @ The Saloon (Encinitas)
- Nathan James @ Humphreys Backstage Live
- Open Mic @ Lestat's
- Dave Scott & Monsoon Jazz @ Croce's
- 145th Steet (duo) @ Patrick's Gaslamp Pub
- Kyle Sorrell @ Tiki House
- Karaoke @ Til-Two Club
- Off the Clock Industry Night @ Henry's Pub
- Electric Waste Band @ Winston's
- Soul Purpose Mondays @ Club Kadan
- Trivia Night @ Whistle Stop
- Go Yama @ Hennessey's Gaslamp
- Karaoke @ Coyote Bar & Grill
- Doug Allen @ The Kraken
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.
