Tonight brings the return of one of my personal favorites. I suppose I discovered Blind Pilot by accident, just checking out some friends' bands who were in the opening slots at the Casbah, but from the first note of the headliner, I was hooked. The band played in San Diego three times in 2009, but this is its first time visiting this year, so, needless to say, I'm hoping it has some new material to play in addition to its 3 Rounds and a Sound material. If you're not familiar, they're a six-piece ensemble that play indie-folk, complete with gorgeous string embellishments. If you're familiar with Joel P West and the Tree Ring locally, expect a similar understated sound by skilled musicians who make playing look easy.
If you're not into the indie-folk like I am, you can check out Hot Chip, who took a headlining slot at House of Blues after their show in support of LCD Soundsystem was canceled. Semi-locals Bostich + Fussible open the show. There are other great shows tonight, including the Weepies over at Winston's and the Morning Benders at the Belly Up. Just remember to take it easy, though, because tomorrow has even more amazing things to do, and you'll kick yourself if you don't participate.
Wednesday, Oct. 13:
- Blind Pilot, Cory Chisel @ Casbah
- Casbah presents Hot Chip, Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich & Fussible @ House of Blues
- The Weepies, Lucy Schwartz @ Winston's
- The Morning Benders, Twin Sister, Cults @ Belly Up
- Zola Jesus, Broken Spindles, Spirit Photography @ Soda Bar
- The Blackout Party @ Bar Pink
- Cascavell, Israel Putnim El Americano, Bleeds @ Tin Can
- A Night of Belly Dancers and Music @ Lestat's
- The Soul Persuaders @ Humphreys Backstage Live
- Live Wednesdays presents Broadcasting Sirens @ U-31
- Terri Clark @ Anthology
- Dub Dorado presents DJ Flinch, Mr. Biggs, Headshake, Austin Speed @ El Dorado
- Secret Samurai @ Riviera Supper Club
- Hibiscus, Radio Silence, Maitre D, All of Us @ O'Connell's
- Missy Andersen @ Patrick's ll
- Jamaica @ Sound Wave
- Nicky and the Mongoloid, Fab, I-B Hollywood, Double-O-Beezy, Black Sancho, K-B, Prissy Krissy, Certified Ebt, Likwit @ Dreamstreet Live
- Frankie-Dee and Funk-Natra @ The Kraken
- Gilbert Castellanos with the New Latin Jazz Quintet @ El Camino
- Justin James @ Postcards American Bistro, Handlery Hotel
- Wednesday Night Shakedown @ Henry's Pub
- Drumline Live @ Balboa Theatre
- Sue Palmer @ Croce's
- Astra Kelly @ Portugalia
- The Brandy Alexander Band, Sandollar, Dead Air Broadcast @ 710 Beach Club
- Tommy Price @ McP's Irish Pub
Rosemary Bystrak writes about the San Diego music scene, events, and sometimes whatever creeps into her head on her music blog San Diego: Dialed In. Check it for even more listings. Follow her updates at twitter.com/sddialedin or submit your music listings.
