There was a time, many years ago, when I would consider myself somewhat of a regular at Java Joe's in Ocean Beach. I certainly had my favorites and would go see Steve Poltz or Gregory Page when they performed to packed rooms of fans. The venue moved around the corner, and by that point I was in college and didn't make it nearly as often, but there was this kid who was packing the room every time he played. Fortunately, I got to see Jason Mraz more than a few times in that venue. Years have passed since then, but his worldwide success has been nothing short of amazing. Mraz has a few shows in town this week, and all of them have long been sold out, but if you've got a golden ticket, these are unique performances that will certainly be something special to witness.
Monday Nov. 28:
- Jason Mraz (acoustic), Toca Rivera @ Spreckels Theatre (sold out)
- Anti-Monday League presents Authentic Sellout, F.O.A., Rattlesnake Aces @ Casbah
- Freako Suave, Skyline Union, Subsurfer @ Soda Bar
- Trash Axis, Mala Salud, Back Alley Hooligans, DJ Thanksphilling @ Tower Bar
- Timothy B. Schmit, Matt Grundy @ Belly Up
- Pushers, Deep Sea Thunderbeast, Dagnir, Paul Blackwell @ Tin Can
- Soul Jazz Jam, with the Fire Eaters @ Bar Pink
- Dirty Mondays, with DJ Gabe Vega @ The Saloon (Encinitas)
- April Ventura @ Riviera Supper Club
- Midnight Oil Acoustic Series, with Jordan Reimer, Chad Cavanaugh, Michael Leclerc @ Ruby Room
- Whitney Shay & the Shakedowns @ Humphreys Backstage Live
- The Martini Jazz Show @ House of Blues Delta Room
- Finding the Constant @ Dizzy's
- Open Mic @ Lestat's
- Mellow Mondays, featuring DJ Mello D @ House of Blues
- The Accidentals @ Tiki House
- Off the Clock Industry Night @ Henry's Pub
- Doug Allen @ The Kraken
- Myron & the Kyniptionz @ Patrick's Gaslamp Pub
- Electric Waste Band @ Winston's
- Monday Night Mic @ Club Kadan
- Glenn Vanstrum Classical Trio @ Lyceum Theatre noon
- Electro Mondayz @ 710 Beach Club
- Dave Scott & Monsoon Jazz @ Croce's
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.
