It has been an incredible week of music and the weekend is only promising more greatness. Friday night at the Casbah, Perfume Genius is sure to break hearts and make new lovers swoon. Meanwhile, the Ting Tings bring their poppy indie tracks to the House of Blues, returning to San Diego for the first time in at least a few years. Little Fowl and the Donkeys take over the Whistle Stop with what is certain to be an amazing show, and Karl Denson's Tiny Universe performs a tribute to the Beastie Boys at the Belly Up. No matter where you go, there are awesome rock shows all over town. Don't waste the glory.
Friday, March 23:
- Perfume Genius, Parenthetical Girls, Ko Ko @ Casbah
- The Ting Tings, MNDR @ House of Blues
- Little Fowl, the Donkeys @ Whistle Stop
- Moonbeams, the Pharmacy, Radiation City, Not Machines @ Tin Can
- Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe Performs a Tribute to the Beastie Boys, featuring members of Slightly Stupid and more, Chali 2na and the House of Vibe @ Belly Up
- Crashed Out (UK), Rat City Riot, City of Vain @ The Shakedown
- Second Annual Whiskey Weekend Day 2, the Accoutrements, the Natives, the Last Years, Northern Tigers, the Sculpins, Iconocaust, Shiva Trash, Beaters @ Eleven
- Marty Party @ Winston's
- Molly Mcguire, Stephen Rey & the Slicks, the Trans Megetti, Sleep Lady @ Soda Bar
- The Creepy Creeps, Cyclops (featuring Tina Lucchesi of the Trashwomen), Guantanamo Baywatch, DJ Mickey Ratt, Special Guests @ Tower Bar
- Almon Loos and the Hoop n Hollers, Roy Rapid & the Rhythm Rock Trio, Rattle Rocking Boys, DJ James & El Dedo @ Ken Club
- Bonkers! EDM Dance Party Hosted by Junior and Vaughn @ Bar Pink
- Taboo @ Til Two Club
- The Red Elvises, Los SeaFinks, Di Nigunim @ Ruby Room
- Hi Roots, Thrive, True Press, Natural Heights @ 710 Beach Club
- The Young Evils, U.S. Royalty @ The Griffin
- Feel The Noise Electro Dance w/DJs Gabe Vega & Friends @ U-31
- RNR @ House of Blues 5th Ave Side Stage
- The Gregory Page Show @ Lestat's
- Parker Yobei, Stateside Islander Crew, Fourtwentydaze @ Brick By Brick
- Battle of Bands (Day 1) Waiting for Yesterday, Timmy Dehnert, Positive Company, Super Groupie, Finding Autumn, For The Win, Scarlett Avenue @ Epicentre
- Sleeping With Sirens, Abandon All Ships, Conditions, Secrets @ Soma
- Being As An Ocean, Throne, Capsize, Perspective, Good Grief @ Che Cafe
- Dizzy’s presents Shades of Django – gypsy jazz under the stars from the Gonzalo Bergara Quartet featuring Argentinean guitar virtuoso Gonzalo Bergara, with Jeffrey Radaich rhythm guitar, Leah Zeger violin , & Brian Netzley upright bass@ Old Town’s Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant)
- Fabulous Ultratones @ Humphreys Backstage Lounge (early show 5:00 p.m.)
- Viva Santana @ Humphreys Backstage Lounge (late show 9:00 p.m.)
- Uncle Bill @ Flying Elephant
- MMA Epic Fighting 11 @ 4th & B
- Mindi Abair @ Anthology (early show 7:30 p.m., late show 9:30 p.m.)
- Chi Club, DJ R2 @ Gallagher's
- Bill Magee Blues Band @ Marble Room
- Sandler Kleinenberg @ Voyeur
- Zenbu Fridays with DJ Leif @ Zenbu Cardiff
- Raichous & Monalisa, Charlie Rock, Grandmasta Rats @ El Dorado
- Model Rosa Acosta hosted by CJ Spilman and Cam Thomas @ Spin
- Showstoppers with DJ Brett Bodley, Ricky Rocks @ Fluxx
- Glitch Slap 3!!! With Jupit3r, Cris B, Richardsweat, B2B Eyeq, Squama @ Kava Lounge
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.
