Here's a bit of advice: When you're out a show or a bar and you wanna say hi to your pals or buddies, maybe stick to an elbow bump or a hug because there are some nasty bugs going around and you don't wanna get it from something as innocuous as a handshake or a high five. And you definitely don't want to get sick when there are so many great shows. Like tonight at the Casbah, it's the return of local faves the Donkeys. Along with the Blank Tapes and Bitchin' Summer, maybe the shimmery sunny tunes can give you some respite from the gloomy weather of late. Meanwhile, Anthony Green plays a second sold-out night at Soda Bar, Grammy-winners the Infamous Stringdusters bring bluegrass to the Belly Up, and DJ Stoykavich (of Quel Bordel) spins tunes at Bar Pink.
Thursday, Jan. 17:
- The Donkeys, the Blank Tapes, Bitchin' Summer @ Casbah
- Anthony Green @ Soda Bar (SOLD OUT)
- The Infamous Stringdusters, Midnight North @ Belly Up
- Thirsty Thursday with DJ Stoykavich @ Bar Pink
- Dave East, Shooter, D Jones, Errol Vibes, DJ Awall @ SOMA
- Oona Dahl, Joe Pea, Will Lavin B2B Aenera @ Blonde
- Karina Frost & the Banduvloons, Lillian Lefranc @ Backdrop
- Boomboxx Thursdays @ U-31
- Patrick "BlueFrog" Ellis @ Crossroads, House of Blues (FREE)
- Luv A Lot @ Humphreys Backstage Live
- Eteraz (Olympia), Gritos, All Beat Up @ Tower Bar
- Brian Justin Crum @ Martini's Above Fourth
- Jimmy Ruelas @ Seven Grand
- DJ Ratty @ Rosie O'Grady's
- Kick-Stomp Ensemble @ De Oro Mine Co
- Open Jam Session @ Winston's (6-9 p.m.)
- Lantz Lazwell & the Vibe Tribe, Stone Mecca (RZA), Desert Rhythm Project @ Winston's (read the SoundDiego interview with Stone Mecca here)
- Deeper Shape of Soul @ Til-Two Club
- No Limits with DJ Myson King @ The Office
- Bill Caballero Latin Jam @ Border X Brewing
- DJs Brian Rose & Kyle Hapgood @ El Dorado
- Acid Varsity 54 ft. LXK, Ken Cooke, Phaedrider, and residents @ Kava Lounge
- Open Jam with Jeff Ousley @ Navajo Live
- Lost Kings, Kream @ Music Box
- Mercedes Moore @ Tio Leo's
- DJ Yodah @ Henry's Pub
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.
