I appreciate SoundDiego for so many reasons. To have the backing of NBC supporting this crazy little music scene of ours is really incredible, and NBC stations in other cities have followed suit with their own music sites. But sometimes, aside from the grandiose goals and accomplishments of SoundDiego, one night a month my job is made so much easier because we program the party that is always going to be the pick of that night (duh!). So here we are again with another SoundDiego LIVE, and we're coming at you in the heart of North Park at U-31 -- the VIP guest list closed at 4 p.m. on Thursday, but the party is open to the public. We've put together a great lineup with the Palace Ballroom, Dirty Sirens and this month's Garage 2 Glory Winner, Blacktop Royalty. Of course, our sponsors Jack Daniel's will be in the house. keeping your thirst quenched. After SoundDiego LIVE there are some other sweet shows, but come out to the party, and from there you can decide what shenanigans you want to get into.
Thursday, Feb. 28:
- SoundDiego LIVE featuring the Palace Ballroom, Dirty Sirens, Blacktop Royalty @ U-31 (VIP guest list closed at 4 p.m., but the event is open to the public and starts at 7 p.m.)
- Josh Damigo, Robert Francis, Carly Ritter @ The Griffin
- Cotton Jones, Oh Spirit, Adams And Eves @ Soda Bar
- Electric Six, Gabriel the Marine @ Casbah
- Willy Moon @ House of Blues 5th Ave. Side Stage (all ages, doors 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.)
- The White Buffalo, Terraplane Sun, the Paragraphs @ Belly Up
- Grampadrew, 22 Kings, Podunk Nowhere @ Tin Can
- Dusty Brough Group, Natasha Kozaily @ Lestat's
- Love & the Skull, Futurefix @ The Void
- Stitched Up Heart, TBA @ The Shakedown Bar
- Two Wolves, Crash & the Burns @ El Dorado
- Ugly Boogie @ Riviera Supper Club
- Moonlight Serenade Orchestra @ The Lucky Star Restaurant (54th & University)
- Pyrate Punx @ Ruby Room
- The Ben Miller Band @ Winston's
- The Soulfires @ Bar Pink
- EMD with Bob Sinclair @ Fluxx
- LED presents Skism @ Voyeur
- Gilbert Castellanos &the New Latin Jazz Quintet @ Croce's
- Comedy Night @ Seven Grand
- Manchino @ Kava Lounge
- popRx @ Humphreys Backstage Live
- Kayla Hope @ Tiki House
- For Your Pleasure with DJs Ikah Love, Adam Salter, Old Monet @ The Office
- Iko Dub @ Flying Elephant Pub & Grill
- Sinizen, DJ Feefah, TRC Soundsystem @ Gallagher's Pub
- BIG @ Coyote Bar & Grill
- Mystique Element of Soul @ Patrick's Gaslamp Pub
- Vamp @ Whistle Stop
- Rick & Jason @ McP's Irish Pub
- Live Band Karaoke @ 710 Beach 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.
