I've been fortunate to see Elton John exactly one time. It was a fluke really, at the last minute they opened up some stage side tickets so I got to take my mom, who pretty much cried the entire concert, as we enjoyed all the hits past and present -- though we were staring at his backside the entire night. Still, it is a magical experience, so anyone going tonight should be sure to read the Pechanga Arena website for all the specifics. There won't be an opener, he'll take the stage promptly at 8 p.m., but there are pretty strict rules about clear bags and what you're allowed to take into the arena. Around town, Casbah will be packed for Emo Nite, Russian Tremors headline Soda Bar, and Maxwell String Quartet of Glasgow -- named one of the best string quartets in Europe -- play La Jolla's Athenaeum.
Tuesday, Jan. 29:
- Elton John @ Pechanga Arena
- Emo Nite @ Casbah
- Russian Tremors, Dum Cumpsters, Temple Dogs, Kids N Propane @ Soda Bar
- Maxwell String Quartet @ La Jolla Athenaeum
- Tim Pyles presents Death Boys, Dark Alley Dogs, Chaos & Order @ The Merrow
- Sergio Mendes @ Belly Up
- Tiki Tuesday with DJ girlgroupgirl @ Bar Pink
- Mercedes Moore @ Humphreys Backstage Live
- No Cover Dance Party with DJ Green T @ Winston's (9:30 p.m.)
- Chloe Lou & Davies @ Rosie O Grady's
- Little P's Birthday with Doc Hammer & Christ Killer @ Tower Bar
- Musical Artistry of Singers & Songwriters @ Winston's (6 p.m.)
- Trapped in The Office w/DJ Ramsey @ The Office
- DJ Lexicon Devil @ Pour House
- The Tourmaliners @ Tio Leo's
- Trevor & the Jets, the Guest Room @ 710 Beach Club
- Open Open Mic Night with Ash Foster @ 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.
