Today kicks off the 2018 edition of Kaaboo Del Mar, and for the first time in its young history, the event is completely sold out. That includes VIP, three-day wristbands, and single-day individual tickets. So literally thousands of San Diegans and visitors will be invading Del Mar for the event with greats like Foo Fighters, Blondie, and Jimmy Eat World topping our lists (read our official Friday Kaaboo itinerary here). If you didn't score your tickets, however, or if festivals just aren't your thing, there are some sick shows for your enjoyment, too. Austinite Black Joe Lewis is back with the Honeybears at the Casbah. The band always sells out, but there are still some limited tickets you should grab online so you're not turned away at the door. If you need something more soothing to your ears, catch ATO recording artist Rayland Baxter at the Belly Up along with our friends Trouble in the Wind. I think it's gonna be a good night if you can just find that show that speaks to you.
Friday, Sept. 14:
- Kaaboo Del Mar 2018 ft. Foo Fighters, Halsey, Post Malone, Incubus, Gucci Mane, Blondie, Jimmy Eat World, Nelly, Tower of Power, Everclear, the Zombies, the English Beat, the Spencer Lee Band, Katie Toupin, Diego's Umbrella, Charlie Overbey, Hunter & the Dirty Jacks, Courtship, and more @ Del Mar Fairgrounds (SOLD OUT)
- Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears, Paul Cherry @ Casbah
- Yob, Acid King, CHRCH @ Brick By Brick (POSTPONED)
- Rayland Baxter, Trouble in the Wind @ Belly Up
- Miniature Tigers, Jasper Bones @ Soda Bar
- Incite, Lody Kong, Defy the Tyrants @ Space Bar
- Rascal Flatts, Dan & Shay, Trent Harmon @ Mattress Firm Amphitheatre
- Victoria Martino and James Lent @ La Jolla Athenaeum
- Splavender, the Havnauts, Slay Dean @ The Whistle Stop
- Julia Sage & the Bad Hombres and guests @ Ken Club
- Grrrl Independent Ladies presents Harms, Broken Baby, DJ Miss Lady D @ Bar Pink
- Besos Trio & Art After Hours @ Panama 66
- Phil Vassar @ Sycuan Casino
- Russian Tremors, Crooked Rulers, Contact @ Black Cat Bar
- Amiensus, Ashbringer, Kanok @ Tower Bar
- Louisiana Love Act, Sarah Rogo Band @ Winston's
- Wes Cook Band @ Moonshine Beach
- Jerry Jacobs @ Moonshine Flats
- Cuarto Menguante, the Lite @ De Oro Mine Co
- Emo Night Brooklyn @ House of Blues
- Patrick "Bluefrog" Ellis @ Crossroads, House of Blues (FREE)
- t.w.i.g., Nathan Collins Band, BSU presents Poetry @ Lestat's
- Musica en la Plaza: Trio 3 Amigos Huapangueros @ California Center for the Arts, Escondido
- Idiot Bombs, Tankerays, Punchcard, Roman Watchdogs @ Bancroft Bar
- Clay Walker @ Poway Center for the Performing Arts
- KBong, Dubbest, Kash'd Out @ 710 Beach Club
- Janice & Nathan @ Martini's Above Fourth
- After Hours w/ DJs Adam Salter & Ayla Simone @ The Office
- DJ Freeman @ U-31
- Live Acoustic Sessions @ U-31 (7:30-9:30 p.m.)
- Big Daddy Orchestra @ Tio Leo's
- Mercedes Moore @ Humphreys Backstage Live (5 p.m.)
- Wildside @ Humphreys Backstage Live (9 p.m.)
- Street Heart @ Navajo Live
- Delta Heavy, Jampact @ Bassmnt
- Hot Cakes with Mister Hek, Siene and guests @ El Dorado
- Desert Dwellers, Bluetech, Just Emma, Maggie Moontribe @ Music Box
- Le Youth @ Bang Bang
- Rich Medina, Oscar P, Matthew Brian @ A/C Lounge
- DJ Beatnick @ FLUXX
- Mikey Lion, Lee Reynolds, Marbs, Porky @ Spin
- Jon E Thin @ Kava Lounge
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.
