The Henry Clay People are coming back to San Diego, and I couldn't be more excited about this show. I've believed in the band's talents for years and watched as they rode a wave of blog hype that got coveted spots at Coachella and other summer festivals, but the reality is that this band will always sound best in a bar where they can personally engage with the audience. I love seeing bands succeed and make it big, but sometimes, selfishly, I want to see them play small clubs forever among other devout fans. With locals the Bloody Hollies and the New Kinetics opening, I would suggest some good earplugs and taking a cab to this one.
Thursday, Jan. 5:
- The Henry Clay People, the Bloody Hollies, the New Kinetics @ Casbah
- Grammatical B, Riververb, Clean Room @ Tin Can
- The Young, Plateaus, Northern Tigers @ Soda Bar
- The Spells, Family Wagon, Tall Ships @ Belly Up
- Erin & the Project, Blow Me Down @ Brick By Brick
- The Finches, Key Losers, Mandarin Dynasty, A Book About Elephants @ Che Cafe
- Torrey Mercer @ Lestat's
- Nena Anderson @ Riviera Supper Club
- John Foltz @ Marble Room
- Meshell Ndegeocello @ Anthology
- Stafe Kids, Moth's Noise, TONS, Planewreck @ Ruby Room
- Critical Beatdown @ Kava Lounge
- L.E.D. Presents DallasK, M Machine @ Voyeur
- Felisa @ Flying Elephant Pub & Grill
- The Buckleys @ Valley View Casino
- Moonlight Serenade Orchestra @ The Lucky Star Restaurant
- Listen Local Thursdays @ Winston's
- Chet Cannon @ Humphreys Backstage Live
- iParty Thursdays @ Henry's Pub
- Club '80s @ Club Kadan
- Dave Booda Trio @ Tiki House
- Shelle Blue @ Coyote Bar & Grill
- Tori Roze & the Hot Mess @ Lincoln Room
- Sic Waiting @ Boar Cross'n
- Live Band Karaoke @ 710 Beach Club
- Gilbert Castellanos & the New Latin Jazz Quintet @ Croce's
- Danny Langdon @ The Kraken
- Sixfoottunda, Ashtrobot, Coma @ The Stage Saloon
- Hardy Ainsworth Intrabartolo @ Zel's Del Mar
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.
