It makes me so proud when bands seemingly come from nowhere and just step into their own spot in San Diego's musical landscape. So it was when I heard about Old Tiger for the first time and started booking them at West Coast Tavern. Of course, plenty of other people took notice of their hard work, their great sound and their kindness as people.
In no way do I claim credit for Old Tiger's discovery, but now they've got a CD release party to celebrate the long journey they've taken. Supported by local greats the Heavy Guilt, Nena Andersen & the Mules and the Red Fox Tails performing in the Atari Lounge, Friday at the Casbah will be well worth your while.
If that doesn't suit your fancy, El Cajon Blvd. between the 805 and the 15 is the place to be with five black metal bands playing free at Eleven to celebrate the release of Ruines Ov Abbadon's new CD and Davit Buck hosts a $1 cover night at Soda Bar.
Friday, Oct. 12:
- Old Tiger (CD Release), the Heavy Guilt, Nena Anderson & the Mules, the Red Fox Tails @ Casbah
- Xavier Rudd with Yeshe @ Belly Up
- Counterpoint Culture with the Skank Agents and Super Groupie @ 710 Beach Club
- Sonny Landreth @ Anthology
- Pocket @ Bar Pink
- Mr. Crowley, American Zombie, Redmond, Stereo Pilots @ Brick by Brick
- San Diego Interfaith Choir & Orchestra United in Praise, A Heritage of Worship Music @ California Center for the Arts
- Undead Garden, Hobatorch, Jergers, All But Broken, Vasi Hunton (Benefit for Mama’s Kitchen) @ Ché Café
- Melting Pot with DJs kid riz, cros 1 @ El Dorado
- Ruines Ov Abbadon (CD Release), Under the Stone, Ashen Earth, Imbalanced, Might and Magic @ Eleven
- Ginuwine @ Fluxx
- Blood on the Saddle and Uncle Bill @ Flying Elephant
- Whiskey Avengers, DJ LYA @ Gallaghers
- KPRI presents Eric Hutchinson @ House of Blues
- Temple of the Dads (5:00) @ Humphreys Backstage
- Betamaxx (7:00 p.m.) @ Humphrey’s Backstage
- Butter featuring Bryan Pollard and guests (9:00 p.m.) @ Club Kadan
- Cassidy Diane, Christine Parker, Joshua Taylor @ Lestats
- John Foltz @ Marble Room
- Ruby Room 4 Year Anniversary Party with the Casualties, Ziggy Shuffledust, Devil’s Playground Burlesque, Really Idol @ Ruby Room
- Homeless Sexuals, New Rome Quartet, Lady Sinatra, Big Buck Hunter & the Pros @ Soda Bar
- Chris Cagle @ Sycuan Casino
- Rips Entertainment presents Ed Paris and DNA, Abandon the Raft, East of Sweden, Go Yama @ Griffin
- Speedbuggy USA @ Shakedown
- Shiva Trash, Crazy Eyes, Bagdad @ Tin Can
- The Jones Revival @ Tio Leo’s
- FX5 @ V Lounge (Viejas)
- Soultones with DJ Mike Czech and the V Dancers @ Dreamcatcher (Viejas)
- Sofi @ Voyeur
- Gone Baby Gone, Heavy Empire, DJ Robin Roth and Terryn S @ Whistle Stop
- Bleed Bloop, Osal8, MK Ultra, Squama and _Labels @ Winstons
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.
