I love my share of singer-songwriters, and you really can't go wrong at the Belly Up tonight with some of the finest -- not to mention nicest -- ones in the biz. Joshua Radin brings breathy soundtrack-friendly tunes that will warm the heart, and Cary Brothers, with his wistfully moppy hair and irresistable eyes, will make you swoon at his stylish guitar plucking and songwriting perfection. Lily Kershaw rounds things out with sweet vocals and powerful female energy. It's a definite win for the night if you like acoustic music enveloping you like a warm blanket. Around town, Croatia's 2Cellos play Pechanga Arena, Lee "Scratch" Perry brings his dub wizardry to House of Blues, and Danko Jones and Nashville Pussy play a $5 show at the Observatory.
Sunday, Feb. 10:
- Joshua Radin, Cary Brothers, Lily Kershaw @ Belly Up
- 2Cellos: Let There Be Cello @ Pechanga Arena
- Lee "Scratch" Perry: "Blackboard Jungle" Anniversary Tour, Boostive @ House of Blues
- Danko Jones, Nashville Pussy, Prima Donna @ Observatory North Park
- Jonathan Walsh and Friends @ Sycamore Den
- Funk Jam @ Panama 66 (5-7 p.m.)
- The Sun and the Mirror, the Mandoshanks, Blind Mountain Holler @ Tower bar
- M.O.M presents Former, Smiile, Runnner @ Space
- Front Left, Church (Rooftop Roots After Party) @ Blonde
- Graham Gillot Duo @ Crossroads, House of Blues (free)
- North Coast Strings Concert @ Museum of Making Music
- Shen Yun @ California Center for the Arts, Escondido
- Djgirlgroupgirl, Chloe Lou & The Liddells @ Bar Pink (5 p.m.)
- Rat Sabbath with DJ Ratty @ Bar Pink (10 p.m.)
- Keep It on the DL @ Martini's Above Fourth
- Salsa Sundays @ Moonshine Beach
- Ristband @ Winston's (5 p.m.)
- In Concert Variety Show @ The Merrow
- The Night Howls @ Pour House (9 p.m.)
- Lulu & the Black Sheep @ Pour House (6-8 p.m.)
- Whit Aadland @ Pour House (1-4 p.m.)
- Pants Karaoke @ Til-Two Club
- Salsa Sundays @ Queen Bee's (all ages)
- Reggae Sunday @ U-31
- Uptown Top Ranking with Tribe of Kings @ The Office
- Singer Songwriter Night @ Navajo Live
- B-3 Four: Aubrey Fay Tribute @ Humphreys Backstage Live (7 p.m.)
- Rooftop Roots 002 with Lee Reynolds, Psychemagik, Kevin Anderson, Matt Egbert, Fraud @ Spin
- Beach Party Sundays @ 710 Beach Club
- Gasolina with Kid Wonder & A Boogie @ El Dorado
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.
