There are some musicians who develop their own tribe over the years. Staying true to their own music, writing earnest, relatable lyrics and touring consistently year after year, without a big publicity machine or a huge label hyping their music, just letting the fans spread the word because they believe in the musician. One such artist is Damien Jurado, who, year after year, returns to San Diego. It becomes almost a reunion of sorts; a small crowd the first time he performed, growing each time he returns. It may not be a sold-out show, but everyone in the room respects the music, respects each other and feels like they are a part of a special group uniquely linked by one man's words and music. I look forward to Jurado's return every time he passes through, and with his latest release, Saint Bartlett, I suspect the tribe will be a few members stronger.
Tuesday June 29:
- Damien Jurado, Kay Kay and the Weather Underground, River City @ wwwww.casbahmusic.com
- Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three, Frank Fairchild @ Hensley's Flying Elephant
- Uncle Kracker @ San Diego County Fair, Heineken Grandstand Stage
- The Bill Magee Blues Band @ San Diego County Fair, Coors Lite Rock-On Stage
- The Marshall Tucker Band @ San Diego County Fair, Paddock Stage
- Dreamtiger, Luna Is Honey, Duchess @ Soda Bar
- Analog Wave, Blessure Grave, the Freely Omnes, DJS Blk Pnts and Autumn Child @ Tin Can
- Local Brews Local Grooves: Lindsey Yung, Deblois Milledge, Paul Cannon, the Scott West Band @ House of Blues
- Matt Commerce @ San Diego County Fair, O'Brien Stage
- The Luke Walton Band @ San Diego County Fair, Plaza Stage
- Yeah Buddy Tuesdays with Rock Paper Tiger, Shaky Leg and the Teardrops, In the Red @ Radio Room
- Nena Anderson and Friends @ Riviera Supper Club
- Anthology House Band @ Anthology
- 52nd Street @ Humphreys Backstage Live
- Tomcat Courtney @ La Gran Tapa
Rosemary Bystrak writes about the San Diego music scene, events, and sometimes whatever creeps into her head on her music blog San Diego: Dialed In. Check it for even more listings. Follow her updates at twitter.com/sddialedin or submit your music listings.
