I've been excited about today for quite some time. It feels like forever since the Shins have toured, so to get them two nights at the Observatory is definitely a coup for San Diego and challenges the idea that "all of the good shows skip San Diego." Of course, both shows are sold out, so if you didn't grab tickets, you'll be suffering some serious FOMO tonight. Fortunately, there are other shows this Monday night to quench your music thirst. At the Casbah, catch the Dead Ships, a garage rock trio who were LA's best band of 2016 according to LA Weekly. Meanwhile, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy will have the crowd swinging at Belly Up, Chase Rice brings country to the House of Blues, and the New Division play Blonde.
Monday, March 6:
- The Shins, Kid Wave @ Observatory North Park (SOLD OUT)
- The Dead Ships, Taken by Canadians, Flames of Durga, Mike Maimone @ Casbah
- Big Bad Voodoo Daddy @ Belly Up
- Chase Rice, Jason Mizelle @ House of Blues
- The New Division, L1ght Ra1l, the Slashes @ Blonde
- Metal Mondays with DJ Imperator @ The Office
- Unsung Genius: Trivia & Karaoke @ The Merrow
- Nashville Nights with Country Rockin' Rebels @ Crossroads, House of Blues (FREE)
- Motown on Monday @ Bar Pink
- The Tightwads, Electric Children, Weird Omen, the Darts @ Tower Bar
- Kerry-Oke Pizza Party @ The Holding Company 1502
- Santos Orellana Artist Reception @ The Loft, UCSD (3 p.m.)
- Blabbermouth @ The Loft, UCSD (6 p.m.)
- '80s with Junior theDISCOpunk @ The Brass Rail
- Missy Andersen @ Humphreys Backstage Live
- Trivia @ Whistle Stop
- Real Live Mondays with Shane Hall @ El Dorado
- Trivia with Shantih @ The Bancroft
- Wheels of the Industry @ Live Wire
- Open Mic @ Lestat's
- Electric Waste Band @ Winston's
- Acoustic Night/Industry Night @ Henry's Pub
- Industry Night @ U-31
- Game Night @ 710 Beach Club
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.
