Shoegaze pioneers Swervedriver hadn't released a new record in 17 years. Until now. The band is back together and touring, and though frontman Adam Franklin has passed through the Casbah over the years, this is certain to be an incredible reunion. At press time, there were still some tickets left to see this Oxford band, but don't wait until tonight, because surely this show will sell out. Around town, the Irenic hosts an all-ages banger with Broods, which sold out some time ago, so if you're itching for live music, catch the New Orleans sounds of Galactic at Belly Up, or drop by Soda Bar for the intense desert sound of Decker.
Wednesday, March 4:
- Swervedriver, Gateway Drugs @ Casbah
- Broods @ The Irenic (SOLD OUT)
- Galactic, Kung Fu @ Belly Up
- Decker., Taken by Canadians, Northern Youth, Bad & the Ugly @ Soda Bar
- DJ Grandmasta Rats @ Bar Pink
- Abbamania @ Balboa Theatre
- One-Year Anniversary with Spirit Club @ The Hideout
- Robin Henkel @ Java Joe's
- Michael James, Evan Diamond @ Lestat's
- Kris Bowers @ The Loft, UCSD
- Young Lion Series featuring Ryan Nealon @ Croce's Park West
- The Lacemakers @ California Center for the Arts, Escondido
- Gilbert Castellanos Jazz Jam @ Seven Grand
- Records with Roger @ Bluefoot
- Among Criminals, Jahkobeatswith DJ Carlos Culture @ Winston's
- DJ Tiki Thomas and Mikey Ratt @ Tower Bar
- Hit List @ Humphrey's Backstage Live
- Acoustic Wednesdays @ Gallagher's Irish Pub
- Lost In Atlantis, the Star Bandits, Professor Gall @ The Merrow
- The Fooks @ 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.
