Sounds Like San Diego: January 9

Over the years I've heard people talk about Lucinda Williams shows with a bit of cheekiness. "You never know which Lucinda might show up," my friend told me. Fortunately, when I finally had the opportunity to see her perform last year, she was jovial and played a massive set. She's been criticized for having a songbook on stage with her, but when you're as prolific as she is, it's really a nice touch because she handled a solid set and dozens of requests, too. On Wednesday, the singer performs a sold-out show at the Belly Up and it is definitely the hottest ticket in town. Around town, the Beautiful View return to the Casbah, Noel, TJ and Sean offer up great tunes at Tin Can and Lord Howler melts faces at Bar Pink.

Wednesday, Jan. 9:

  • Lucinda Williams, Doug Pettibone @ Belly Up (sold out)
  • The Beautiful View, Machines Learning, Octa#grape @ Casbah
  • Noel Jordan, Timothy Joseph, Sean O'Donnell @ Tin Can
  • Mister Lies, Matthewdavid, Room E, Different Sleep @ Soda Bar
  • Lord Howler @ Bar Pink
  • Johnny Vernazza @ Patrick's Gaslamp Pub
  • Square Peg Concerts present Gregg Allman, Nena Anderson @ Balboa Theatre
  • Aural Gravy presents Tori Rogg, Uniform Victor, Future You @ The Griffin
  • Jamie Lynn Hart, Roni Lee, the Sarah Northup Band @ Lestat's
  • Yellow Mambo Day featuring the Danny Green Trio @ The Loft
  • Kice Simko and Friends @ Riviera Supper Club
  • Robin Henkel Band, Whitney Shay, Billy Watson @ ArtLab (3536 Adams Ave.)
  • Open Mic @ Winston's
  • Stoney B Blues Band @ Humphreys Backstage Live
  • Fuzzy @ Croce's
  • Dizzyfunk @ Ruby Room
  • Wednesday Shakedown @ Henry's Pub
  • Lady Dottie & the Diamonds @ Gallagher's Irish Pub
  • Bayou Brothers @ Tio Leo's (5302 Napa St.)
  • Wreck Shop Wednesday @ The Office
  • Firehouse Swing Night @ Queen Bee's
  • Laguna @ McP's Irish Pub
  • Northstar @ 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.

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