I know choice is supposed to be a good thing, but sometimes it can make everything a little harder, like choosing how to spend your Thursday night. At Soda Bar, catch Escondido and Kolars as they wind down a tour that's had them traverse the country and back. I'm especially fond of Kolars, featuring married couple Rob and tap-dancing percussionist Lauren (formerly of He's My Brother, She's My Sister). Meanwhile, the Casbah goes bluegrass with the Lil Smokies with Mapache, who you might recall from when they were here back in January with Suzanne Santos. The Merrow has a kick-ass show with the post-hardcore emo stylings of the Casket Lottery -- and don't miss homegrown (and SoundDiego band to watch) Miss New Buddha opening that one. Bar Pink has a show with Call of the Wild, alt-rock act Missio return to House of Blues, and Java Joe's has a who's who of local singer-songwriters to help you enjoy the warm spring night. If you're a music lover in San Diego, tonight is not the night to stay home.
Thursday, March 29:
- Escondido, Kolars, Sammy Brue @ Soda Bar
- The Lil Smokies, Mapache @ Casbah
- The Casket Lottery, Souvenirs, Miss New Buddha @ The Merrow
- Call of the Wild, Amigo, Mazzola @ Bar Pink
- Missio, Morgan Saint @ House of Blues
- Jeff Berkley, Lindsay White, Veronica May, Nina Francis, Robin Henkel, the Brothers Burns, Gaby Aparicio, Sarah Rogo, Bobo Czarnowski, Sven-Erik Seaholm @ Java Joe's
- Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Rivals, Minor Rockstar @ U-31 (free, sold out, 7 p.m.)
- Galactic, Southern Avenue @ Belly Up
- The Garden, Tijuana Panthers, Cowgirl Clue, Shattered Faith @ SOMA Sidestage
- J Boog, Jesse Royal, Etana @ The Observatory North Park
- 3Teeth, ho99o9, Street Sects @ Brick by Brick
- Bedroom; Well, Well, Well @ Blonde
- Ten Ton Mojo, Liza Colby Sound @ Pour House
- Late Night Jazz Jam @ Ken Club
- Boomboxx Thursdays with Senema, Talespinn, Lesteezy, J-Time @ U-31
- The Commodores @ Sycuan Casino
- Graham Gillot @ Crossroads, House of Blues (FREE)
- Nu Vintage @ Humphreys Backstage Live
- Jimmy Ruelas @ Seven Grand
- AJ Froman @ Boars Cross'n
- Ultra Violet Fever @ De Oro Mine Co
- Bill Caballero Latin Jam @ Border X Brewing
- Smokey Hoof, the Shakes @ Winston's
- Dayna Lane @ Peabody's Encinitas
- No Limits with DJ Myson King @ The Office
- Open Jam with Jeff Ousley @ Navajo Live
- Kamp Kailash @ Air Conditioned Lounge
- Declan McKenna, Chappell Roan @ Music Box (SOLD OUT)
- Liz Grace & the Swing Things @ Tio Leo's
- DJ Yodah @ Henry's Pub
Rosemary Bystrak is the publicist for the Casbah and 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.
