If you've seen Imagine Dragons live in San Diego shows, chances are you've seen Nico Vega open up for them. This L.A. band can capture the audience with their dramatic and soaring vocals and intense stage performances. Ironically, the first time Imagine Dragons ever performed in San Diego, they opened for Nico Vega at the Casbah. While I.D. has taken over the radio waves, Nico Vega has maintained their cool preferring to cater to the discerning music fan, those who don't require a catchy repetitive chorus. Nico Vega performs at the Griffin with Crash Kings. It's certainly going to be a great performance worth checking out.
Thursday July 11:
- Nico Vega, Crash Kings @ the Griffin
- The Burning of Rome, Schitzophonics, Zero Zero, Mo Odd @ Casbah
- Ugly Boogie, Butler, Kahgoo @ Soda Bar
- Project Walk presents Move with Magic, KADA, Christopher Dale, BRI, the Donnis Trio @ Belly Up
- Elaine Faye & the Big Band @ Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
- Blood on the Saddle, the Desolators, Plastic City Pariah @ Tin Can Ale House
- Say Anything, Eisley, Hrvrd, I the Mighty @ House of Blues
- Carlos Olmeda, Lines in the Sky, Mason Reed @ Lestat's
- Huey Lewis & the News, Lacy Younger @ Humphreys Concerts by the Bay (sold out)
- Drunk Dad, Big Black Cloud, Ill Books @ Til-Two Club
- San Diego Entertainment Industry Mixer @ House of Blues
- Krass Bros., Surefire Soul Ensemble @ Winston's
- TNT: Chromatic featuring Elaine Faye & the Big Bang @ MCASD Downtown
- Moonlight Serenade Orchestra @ Crystal Ballroom (414 N. Magnolia, El Cajon)
- Joshua White Quintet @ Dizzy's
- Happy Little Trees @ El Dorado
- Monstaville AMusic presents: Playa Rae x Treey C, I.L.A.M., Emcee Seven, KTW, Sage Cruz, The Adepts, J. Lately @ Kava Lounge
- Fitted presented by J. Blow, Daeta, the Fresh Yard & Premiere Fits @ Bar Pink
- Tornado Magnet @ Riviera Supper Club
- Gilbert Castellanos & the New Latin Jazz Quintet @ Croce's
- West of 5 @ Humphreys Backstage Live
- Warden & the Fame, DJ Reefah @ Gallagher's Irish Pub
- EDM with Project 46 @ FLUXX
- 145th Street Band @ Spreckels Organ Pavilion (6 p.m.)
- Rhythm Method @ Coyote Bar & Grill
- Bill Magee Blues Band @ Patrick's Gaslamp Pub
- Big City Shaman @ McP's Irish Pub
- Jammin Z90.3 Throwback Thursdays @ 710 Beach Club
- Latex Grenade, Translation Audio @ Boar Cross'n
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.
