Sounds Like San Diego: Jan. 21

Test the Waters at Casbah on Wednesday

When a band leaves a strong impression on me, I tend to be a cheerleader for them forever. Such is the case with Waters. Lead vocalist Van Pierszalowski fronted Port O'Brien, and since they disbanded and formed Waters, I've been an even bigger fan, especially since the band has done the work to play show after show here and build up their audience organically. On this Wednesday night, they perform a headlining slot at the Casbah, and with Ed Ghost Tucker and Bit Maps opening the show, this is going to be a great hump day. Still, if you're more loyal to your college rock, Guster return, and they certainly put on a great show every time they come around, and with viloinist Kishi Bashi opening this House of Blues show, you are certain to be in for an unexpectedly awesome show. Around town, Junior Reid is at Belly Up, while Madball are at Soda Bar, and Cryptic Languages make a special appearance at Til-Two Club.

Wednesday, Jan. 21:

  • Waters, Ed Ghost Tucker, Bit Maps @ Casbah
  • Guster, Kishi Bashi @ House of Blues
  • Junior Reid & Natural Vibrations, Karlos Paez @ Belly Up
  • Madball, Donnybrook, Mizery, Take Offense @ Soda Bar
  • Glorybound Presents @ Bar Pink
  • Disco Fever, the Latin Lovers @ The Hideout
  • Cryptic Languages, Behold the Monolith, Blackwitch Pudding @ Til-Two Club
  • Flakes, Milo the Band, Allen Vega @ The Merrow
  • Jazzreach featuring Metta Quintet @ California Center for the Arts, Escondido
  • Antoine Dufor, Thomas Leeb, Trevor Gordon Hall, Donavan Raitt @ Lestat's
  • Young Lion Series featuring Hugo Suarez @ Croce's Park West
  • Robin Schultz @ Bang Bang
  • Ben Weldel Quartet @ La Jolla Atheaneum
  • Word Up (live rap showcase) featuring Ric Scales, D Dove, Hemphasize, Kaus, Introspection, Danny Dabeat'o, Eskimo Bros @ U-31
  • Gilbert Castellanos Jazz Jam @ Seven Grand
  • Records with Roger @ Bluefoot
  • Jahsun, Jugglerz Sound System with DJ Carlos Culture @ Winston's
  • The Ratts Revenge - DJ Tiki Thomas and Mikey Ratt @ Tower Bar
  • Friends Chill with Eddie Turbo and Dubchops @ The Office
  • Major Interval @ Humphrey's Backstage Live
  • Wu-Tang Wednesdays @ Whistle Stop
  • The Fooks @ Henry's Pub
  • Uli John Roght, Joe Lynn Turner, Vinnie Moore @ Ramona Mainstage
  • DJ Christopher London @ Henry's Pub (9:30 p.m.-close)

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.

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