I don't know about you, but my new year kicked off with three days in bed with a horrible cold, so I'm so happy to be feeling better so I can be there as the Casbah kicks of their monthlong anniversary celebration. The little venue that could has been around for 23 years, breaking national and local talent and being the center of San Diego's independent music scene. The first show of 2012 kicks off a weekly residency for Olin & the Moon and Maxim Ludwig & the Santa Fe Seven, and each week they will have one local band as support. Tonight, that spot belongs to Jesse LaMonaca & the Dime Novels. I'll be wearing my cowboy boots and am forecasting whiskey in my future. Hope to see you there.
Wednesday, Jan. 4:
- Olin & the Moon, Maxim Ludwig & the Santa Fe Seven, Jesse LaMonaca & the Dime Novels @ Casbah
- Adams and Eves @ Riviera Supper Club
- Ninja Love, Midnight Jogger, Stratego @ Soda Bar
- Dick Dale, Hargo @ Belly Up
- Audrey Ryan, Alice Austin, Mold @ Tin Can
- Jet Kill Radio, John Giles & the Calefaction @ The Shakedown Bar
- Maile, Terry Matsuoka @ Anthology
- Ghosts in Pocket, Heart Like Fire, Privet, Housewives @ Ruby Room
- Bajaton!, with Colourvision, Roane, Ultraknock @ El Dorado
- The Sound Doctors @ Humphreys Backstage Live
- Adam Feilmeier, Chad Taggart, Jessica Hull @ Lestat's
- Wreck Shop Wednesdays @ The Office
- Gilbert Castellanos with the New Latin Jazz Quintet @ El Camino
- Wednesday Shakedown @ Henry's Pub
- Evolution @ Club Kadan
- Lady Dottie & the Diamonds @ Gallagher's
- Firehouse Swing Night @ Queen Bee's
- Wordsmiths @ Kava Lounge
- Fuzzy @ Croce's
- Satin Blue @ Coyote Bar & Grill
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.
