I don't know about you, but having a national holiday in the middle of the week has thrown off my rhythm a bit. I mean that in the best way possible though, because it was a nice little change-up that made it really feel like summer is upon us. Thursday, celebrate that sense with plenty of live music options to keep you satiated. It is also a great chance to experience newer local bands as there isn't much in the way of touring bands. Down at the Casbah, the Makeup Sex will lure concertgoers who either didn't get their fill on Wednesday or are already in full weekend party mode. The Griffin brings Revulab, a band that follows the path of our Tijuana favorites, Nortec Collective. Soda Bar has Andy Clockwise, Belly Up has the Tilt and County Fair Battle of the Band winners Trouble In The Wind and Skyline Union take over the Tin Can. Take your pick at any of these low-cover shows and you just might discover something new.
Thursday, July 5:
- The Makeup Sex, Los Loaded Saints, Focke Wolves, Grampa Drew @ Casbah
- Revulab, Colourvision, Saul Q @ The Griffin
- Andy Clockwise, Schitzophonics, guest @ Soda Bar
- The Tilt, Ninja Love, Trouble In The Wind @ Belly Up
- Skyline Union, York, Landis @ Tin Can
- Bella Novela, the Beautiful View @ Bar Pink
- California Guitar Trio @ AMSD Concerts
- Shaken Not Stirred: The Music of James Bond with Ted Howe & Company featuring Cheryl Bentyne & Seet Baby Jai @ Anthology
- Hektik, guests @ El Dorado
- Steph Johnson @ Museum of Photographic Arts
- Old Tiger @ Riviera Supper Club
- Honor Industries presents the Horse Thief @ Ruby Room
- Lee Greenwood @ Sycuan Casino Showcase Theatre
- Bad Neighborz @ Winston's
- Le Spank @ The Office
- Caroline Aiken, Joe Rathburn @ Folkey Monkey (11260 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.)
- Critical Beatdown @ Kava Lounge
- Electric Quest @ Flying Elephant Pub & Grill
- Sue Palmer @ Croce's
- John Reynolds @ Claire de Lune
- Moonlight Serenade Orchestra @ The Lucky Star Restaurant (54th & University)
- The Sound Doctors @ Humphreys Backstage Live
- iParty Thursdays @ Henry's Pub
- Club '80s @ Club Kadan
- John Foltz @ Marble Room
- Kahilofa @ Gallagher's Pub
- Dave Booda Trio @ Tiki House
- Cathryn Beeks presents HomeGrown @ The Go Lounge (7123 El Cajon Blvd.)
- Worst Music Ever @ Whistle Stop
- San Diego Soul Review @ Til-Two Club
- Ristband @ Coyote Bar & Grill
- Live Band Karaoke @ 710 Beach Club
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.
