Sounds Like San Diego: September 6

It has been a wicked week of music and Thursday is no exception. J Mascis will no doubt break out his signature silver high-tops as Dinosaur Jr. returns to the Belly Up. They've been playing huge venues and festivals all summer, so we're pretty lucky to see the band at the Solana Beach venue. If somehow you've never seen Dinosaur Jr., they have this amazing way of keeping their songs upbeat and melodic while also completely blowing the lid off of venues with their grinding guitars. Earplugs are recommended.

Over at the Soda Bar, there's a trifecta of indie-pop bands that will surely bring out all the cool kids, and oveer at Bar Pink, jazz enthusiasts can get their fix with the Applebrown Jazz Ensemble featuring saxophonist Gabriel Sundy. Down at the Casbah, fans of AFI went nuts scooping up tickets for their electro side project, Blaqk Audio, so if you don't have a ticket, I'd avoid Kettner and Laurel at all costs. No matter your choice, Thursday truly offers something for everyone.

Thursday September 6:

  • Casbah presents Dinosaur Jr., Electric Flower Group @ Belly Up
  • The Fresh & Onlys, Terry Malts, Tropical Popsicle @ Soda Bar
  • Blaqk Audio, Hi Deaf @ Casbah (sold out)
  • Urbanist Guide Release Party featuring Euphoria Brass Band, DJ Claire @ Seven Grand
  • Pink Martini, China Forbes @ Humphreys Concerts By the Bay
  • The Applebrown Jazz Ensemble, the John Reynolds Quintet @ Bar Pink
  • East of Sweden, Cash Crop, Cardboard Lamb @ Tin Can
  • Family Wagon, Black Hondo, Western Scene, DJ set by Colourvision @ El Dorado
  • Culprit, Back Pocket Memory, guests @ Eleven
  • A House For Lions, Run Luca, the Steelwells, Mostly Sunny @ The Griffin
  • The Adicts, Brothers of Brazil, Dirty Filthy Mugs @ House of Blues
  • Walter Beasley @ Anthology
  • Shawn Rohlf, the Crooked Jades, Tolan Shaw @ Lestat's
  • Lady Dottie & the Diamonds @ Tower Bar
  • Heart Beat Trail @ Riviera Supper Club
  • Joey Harris & the Mentals @ Bar Dynamite
  • The Little Italy Comedy Show @ 98 Bottles
  • The Goods, FRO @ Winston's
  • Le Spank with DJ Girth @ The Office
  • SoulJazz @ Croce's
  • Honor Industries Presents @ Ruby Room
  • Critical Beatdown @ Kava Lounge
  • Moonlight Serenade Orchestra @ The Lucky Star Restaurant (54th & University)
  • Mercedes Moore @ Humphreys Backstage Live
  • iParty Thursdays @ Henry's Pub
  • Missy Andersen @ Marble Room
  • L.E.D. presents Dirtyloud, FYOR @ Voyeur
  • EDM with Alex Gaudino @ Fluxx
  • Dave Booda Trio @ Tiki House
  • Cathryn Beeks presents HomeGrown @ The Go Lounge (7123 El Cajon Blvd.)
  • Embalmers, Loose Nuts @ Boar Cross'n
  • Jimmy Blaze @ Coyote Bar & Grill
  • Live Band Karaoke @ 710 Beach Club

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.

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