It's my birthday, and I fully intend to spend the next three or four days destroying or being destroyed by this town. While I'll be at A.A. Bondy, Scott McDonald did such a fun interview that I thought I'd highlight another show that makes decision-making especially hard tonight. Release the Sunbird is playing at Soda Bar. The band is the side-project of Zack, lead vocalist of Rogue Wave, and the album is haunting and beautiful, as one would expect with his vocal tone. After seeing Rogue Wave numerous times on massive stages, it's killing me that he's playing the same night as A.A. Bondy, because I would certainly be at both shows if I could. You can decide for yourself, however difficult that choice might be.
Wednesday, Sept. 28:
- A.A. Bondy, Nik Freitas @ Casbah -- Scott McDonald got AAB to answer nearly 10 questions
- Casbah presents Release the Sunbird, Drew Andrews & the Spectral Cities@ Soda Bar
- New Kinetics, Schitzophonics, Hotel St. George @ Bar Pink
- Steve Earle and the Dukes (and Duchesses), featuring Allison Moorer @ Belly Up
- Odd Future (OFWGKTA) @ House of Blues (sold out)
- Wooley Mammoth, the Natives @ Tin Can
- El Monte Slim @ Riviera Supper Club
- Michael Kaeshammer @ Anthology
- Comedy Night @ Eleven
- Barfly Promotions presents Kendrick Dial, Soul Ablaze, Jade Element @ Humphreys Backstage Live
- The Calico Kids, Jon Runion, Useless Rhetoric, Toothless George and His One Man Band @ Ruby Room
- Missy Andersen @ Patrick's Gaslamp Pub
- Kerri Dopart's B-day Bash @ Lestat's
- Countdown @ The Shakedown Bar
- Dub Dorado presents Special Guest, Corey Biggs, Headshake, Austin Speed @ El Dorado
- Karaoke @ The Griffin
- Wreck Shop Wednesdays with the Kadinsky Effect, Science Fiction @ The Office
- Sue Palmer @ Croce's
- Commune Wednesday with the Death Eaters, Hadsome DJs @ Whistle Stop
- Club Kingston with the South Bay Wailers @ Winston's
- Gilbert Castellanos with the New Latin Jazz Quintet @ El Camino
- Jeff Bristol @ Davina's Cabo Grill
- Wednesday Shakedown @ Henry's Pub
- Taryn Donath @ Marble Room
- Battle of the Bands @ Coyote Bar & Grill
- Evolution @ Club Kadan
- Lady Dottie and the Diamonds @ Gallagher's
- Firehouse Swing Night @ Queen Bee's
- The Bill Shreeve Quartet @ The V Lounge Viejas Casino
- Luck Daygo @ Skybox Bar & Grille
- Rick Remender @ McP's Irish Pub
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.
