I understand how people get nostalgic for times gone by, but I'm not generally that person. I don't miss the '80s, I don't pine for the '90s, and I can't really remember anything significant in the aughts, either, but sometimes someone or something sneaks through the cracks of my heart. So I got to thinking about Matt Berninger and the National. I remember their early Casbah shows and how everyone in the room knew to hold on to the memories because it wouldn't be long before the band exploded. And they did. After their sold-out 2007 show at the Casbah, they came back in 2008 for sold-out shows at Spreckels. Years have passed, the band not only did that Grateful Dead comp but Matt had the side thing with El Vy, and when the National's new record was announced earlier this year, I know I wasn't the only one whose heart was bursting with joy. Tonight, the band plays the Open Air Theatre which is intimate enough to enjoy the band and also large enough to realize just how far this band has come. My heart just might explode. Around town, the Afghan Whigs play Belly Up (read the SoundDiego interview with the band here), Mutemath is at House of Blues, and John Maus plays a sold-out show at Soda Bar.
Thursday, Oct. 12:
- The National, Daughter @ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSU
- The Afghan Whigs, Har Mar Superstar @ Belly Up
- Mutemath, Colony House, Romes @ House of Blues
- John Maus, Holy Shit @ Soda Bar (SOLD OUT)
- The Oxen, the Gift Machine, Grizzly Business @ Casbah
- Jeremy Camp @ Balboa Theatre
- (OB Hip Hop Social) AceyAlone & Abstract Rude, Atlantis Rizing, 10-19, OpenOptics @ Winston's
- GRiZ, Alexander Lewis, Muzzy Bearr @ The Observatory
- JMSN, Lenis @ The Loft, UCSD
- Trevor Sensor, Peter Oren @ Space Bar
- The Touchies, Santa Ana Knights @ Bar Pink
- Third World, Maka Roots, guests, DJ Carlos Culture @ The Holding Company 1502
- The Shure Shot, Rap vs. Rock with Tramlife and friends @ Blonde
- Harp Guitar Happy Hour @ Museum of Making Music
- Uptown Rhythm Makers @ Black Cat Bar
- King Taylor Project, Kevin Begin @ Sycamore Den
- Ill Poetic + Beat Box Records Presents: Seance @ The Merrow
- Digisaurus @ Bancroft
- Manouche Five @ Java Joe's
- Boom Boxx Thursdays @ U-31
- Jerry 'Hot Rod' DeMink @ Crossroads, House of Blues (FREE)
- Miss Richfield 1981 in "2020 Vision" @ Martini's Above Fourth
- Jimmy Ruelas @ Seven Grand
- Open Jam Session @ Winston's (6-9 p.m.)
- No Limits with DJMysonKing @ The Office
- Sabor! Cumbia & Reggaeton @ El Dorado
- Tango Thursdays @ Queen Bee's
- DJ Yodah @ Henry's Pub
- Digital Cocoon ft. Brian Maiz, Baqua, Jan Ozlanski, T.H.C. @ Kava Lounge
- Papadosio, Phutureprimitive, Joe Muscatello @ Music Box
- Rock & Roll Dance Party @ Manhattan Bar (CV)
- Open Jam with Jeff Ousley @ Navajo Live
- Blue Largo @ Tio Leo's
- Red Wizard @ Boar Cross'n
- Throwback Thursday with DJ Abel @ Moonshine Beach
- Liquid Courage Karaoke @ 710 Beach Club
- Rich Chigga, Duckwrth @ Bassmnt
- Mr Brown @ Omnia
- Rock Out Karaoke @ Tin Roof
- Karaoke @ Tower Bar
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.
