I'm not gonna lie, I cannot wait for the weekend. I know it's only Wednesday, but it's been a busy one already. Which is why there's no better excuse to get out tonight. Of course, Billy Idol sold out relatively instantly so the Belly Up will be buzzing, but there still might be a chance to grab tickets to legend Gordon Lightfoot -- celebrating 80 years -- at Balboa Theatre. If you just want a great local show to check out, Headphone headlines the Casbah with Body Salt and Twin Ritual and is certain to get dirty in the best possible way, while those of you seeking that desert-psych vibe can catch Jesika Von Rabbit at Soda Bar. Low decided to skip San Diego on this tour, but you can catch them tonight in Tijuana, Amigo at Bar Pink, or get roughed up with Action Bronson at House of Blues. You certainly have plenty of choices and speaking for myself, anything to get us inching toward the weekend is just fine by me.
Wednesday, March 13:
- Billy Idol & Steve Stevens @ Belly Up (SOLD OUT)
- Gordon Lightfoot @ Balboa Theatre
- Headphone, Body Salt, Twin Ritual @ Casbah
- Jesika Von Rabbit, Dani Bell & the Tarantist, Ba Bete @ Soda Bar
- Action Bronson, Meyhem Lauren, Roc Marciano @ House of Blues
- Low @ Moustache Bar, TJ
- Amigo, Ventralis @ Bar Pink
- The Gabriel Sundy Jazz Trio @ Seven Grand
- The Naked Eye, Evan Diamond & Company @ Humphreys Backstage Live
- Watashi Wa Dance Party with SheHerHers, Grey Matte, Wanted Noise @ Tower Bar
- Dan Rabb ft. Pat Knightly & Gabe Carson @ Rosie O'Grady's
- Reggae en tu Barrio with Karlos Paez @ Border X Brewing
- Gilbert Castellanos' Young Lions Series & Jazz Jam @ Panama 66
- Dance Klassique with Joe Pea, Ryan Bauer, Gomez @ Blonde
- Open Mic Night @ Pour House
- Club Kingston Presents: Sensi Trails, Kyle Smith, DJ Carlos Culture @ Winston's
- Carol Curtis @ Martini's Above Fourth
- The Stilettos @ Crossroads, House of Blues (FREE)
- Shepherd Canyon, Howl at the Moon @ Navajo Live
- Mo Lyon @ U-31
- Open Mic with Jefferson Jay @ Winston's (6-9 p.m.)
- Open Mic/Open Jam @ 710 Beach Club
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.
