I'm ready for a big Wednesday and we've got it tonight for sure. LA rockers Bad Suns are back in town with a headline slot at the Observatory North Park and their catchy songs lend themselves to eyes-closed-full-scream sing-alongs and I'm here for it. With their latest release on Epitaph, their star is definitely on the rise, even after already playing Coachella and Bonnaroo and some significant support slots in the past. Meanwhile, the Casbah's got some rock in store, too, with Philly's Low Cut Connie taking the stage. They made Rolling Stone's Top 50 Songs of 2018 list with their hit "Beverly" and with locals Space Force and Parker Meridien opening, it will be a fun genre-spanning evening of music. Homegrown singer Cassie B brings sultry vocals to Soda Bar, Al Stewart plays a sold-out show at the Belly Up, and rapper Gunna brings his crew to House of Blues. A well-rounded night, indeed.
Wednesday, April 3:
- Bad Suns, Carlie Hanson @ The Observatory North Park
- Low Cut Connie, Space Force, Parker Meridien @ Casbah
- Cassie B, Sol Orchid, the Night Howls @ Soda Bar
- Al Stewart, the Empty Pockets @ Belly Up (seated show, sold out)
- Gunna, Shy Glizzy, Lil Keed @ House of Blues
- Lambs to Lions, Kids N Propane, Cardboard Boxer, Bitter Kiddos @ Tower Bar
- Dragontree, Choose Your Own Adventure @ Navajo Live
- Clay Colton @ Wildwood Crossing
- Instant Crush with Ana Brown, Nastea, Miss Lady D @ The Office
- Kocktails with Katrina High Glam Female Impersonation Revue @ Bar Pink
- Open Oscillator 27 @ Whistle Stop
- The Mesa College Jazz Big Band @ Dizzy's
- Til Tune (open mic hosted by Ash Foster) @ Til-Two Club
- Electric Wall Live @ Queen Bees
- Gilbert Castellanos Young Lions Series & Jazz Jam @ Panama 66
- Dance Klassique with Joe Pea, Ryan Bauer, Gomez @ Blonde
- Open Mic Night @ Pour House
- Psydecar, DJ Carlos Culture @ Winston's
- Boss Jazz w/ Jason Hanna & Friends @ Riviera Supper Club & Turquoise
- Valentina Ranalli in "Carpe Diem" @ Martini's Above Fourth
- Mostafa @ A/C Lounge
- Missio, Blackillac, Swells @ Music Box
- Gunna @ Bassmnt
- Open Mic with Jefferson Jay @ Winston's (6-9 p.m.)
- Tradewinds @ Humphreys Backstage Live
- 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.