Over the last twenty plus years, I've been to the Che Cafe dozens of times, but sometimes it isn't enough. Some of my most memorable shows of all-time were there, like Shelter or Inside Out after Zack had already made it big with Rage Against The Machine. People still talk about the legendary Bon Iver show that happened there just a few short years ago. Well, this week Che Cafe is providing music for the college kids who can't head home for the holiday and tonight should be a pretty awesome show. I'm particularly excited because Big Bad Buffalo is performing. The local band which draws influence from the legends of the San Diego scene of the 90s (think Jehu, not Blink) features my friend and intern Jordan Krimston, who rocks harder than most and has been doing so since his days at School Of Rock. He's still in high school. His band is one of three opening for Seattle's Hibou (pronounced eee-booo) who are a bit fuzzy, drenched in vocal reverb, and with a nice sunniness that should keep you bobbing your head with your hands shoved in your pockets. All in all, a winner show for the night.
Tuesday, November 26:
- Hibou, Big Bad Buffalo, Bulldog Eyes, Nimzo Indians, Ned Flounders @ Che Cafe
- Hard Fall Hearts, Caskitt, the Blackjackits, Arson Academy @ Casbah
- Tiki Tuesday with Craig Prior @ Bar Pink
- Deltron 3030, Kid Koala @ House of Blues
- Michael Buble @ Valley View Casino Center
- Canceled:
Sinead O'Connor@ Belly Up - Pleasure Fix, Rogue Stereo, the Shallow End, the Dead Blue @ Soda Bar
- Setback City, the Young Gents, Bakkuda, We Are Sirens @ the Griffin
- Soft Limits, the Soil and the Sun, Laura Gravelle @ Tin Can
- Tuesdays with Tino/Musician Showcase @ Gallagher's
- Lady Dottie and the Diamonds @ Seven Grand
- Needle Dick DJs @ The Void
- At the Premier, Buffalo Picnic, Aim For the Engine, Wait For It @ Tower Bar
- Open Mic Night @ The Shakedown
- Weekly Songwriter Showcase hosted by Astra Kelly @ Alchemy
- Christian Hastings Band @ Humphrey's Backstage Live
- Swing Dance Tuesdays with Rip Carson @ Henry's
- Friends Chill @ Whistle Stop
- Think & Drink Trivia @ Winston's (6-9pm)
- SUBDVSN @ Winston's (9pm)
- Karaoke @ Riviera Supper Club
- Train of Thought @ Queen Bee's
- Comedy Night @ Lestat's
- Tomcat Courtney @ La Gran Tapa
- Doug Allen @ the Kraken
- Karaoke @ U-31
- High Tech Tuesdays @ Kava Lounge
- Walter's Chicken Jam @ Patrick's Gaslamp Pub
- Stand Up Comedy @ Til-Two Club
- 710 Bass Club @ 710 Beach Club
- Karaoke @ Kensington Club
- So You Think You Can Dance @ San Diego Civic Theatre
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.
