San Diegans are smart and with so many sites and apps to alert us about shows, we have to get used to more and more shows selling out in advance, even on a Tuesday. Tonight's show at the Casbah with Generationals and Pure Bathing Culture is going to be extra super great, but it sold out sometime over the past few weeks, so perhaps next time you'll get on the ball a little sooner. Meanwhile, legend Herbie Hancock plays Humphreys and there are still a smattering of tickets if you want to check that one out. Seattle's still pumping out more music per capita than most cities, and tonight Gypsy Temple headline Soda Bar, and Justin Hayward of the classic band the Moody Blues headlines a special seated show at the Belly Up. There's some gems out there tonight, so don't miss out on the good times.
Tuesday, Aug. 20:
- Generationals, Pure Bathing Culture @ Casbah (SOLD OUT)
- Herbie Hancock @ Humphreys Concerts by the Bay
- Gypsy Temple, Super Buffet, Violet Dyes @ Soda Bar
- Justin Hayward ft. Mike Dawes @ Belly Up (seated show)
- 91x's Tim Pyles presents Zero Theorem, Divad, Osmium @ The Merrow
- Kadaver, Truckfighters, ASG @ Brick by Brick
- Reggae Tuesdaze: 3 Finger Lid, Karizma & DJ Dash Eye @ The Holding Company
- Charlie Arbelaez presents: The Jazz & Cocktail Party @ Seven Grand
- Techno Tuesdays with Nocturne & Techit Easy @ Blonde
- Manzanita Blues @ Humphreys Backstage Live
- Nebula Drag, Caustic Casanova, Vedic @ Tower Bar
- Aunt Cynthia’s Cabin @ Winston's (6 p.m.)
- KNW, My Mynd @ Winston's (9:30 p.m.)
- Robin Henkel @ Crossroads, House of Blues (FREE)
- Family Loteria with Anahuac, Analy, DJ Viejo Lowbo @ Border X Brewing
- Adams Gone Funky: Soul Jazz Session @ Rosie O'Grady's (read our series preview here)
- Combust, Red Vision, Downfall @ Che Cafe
- Dave Gleason DJ Night: Exotica, Space, Lounge @ Til-Two Club
- Janet Hammer and Nathan Fry @ Martini's Above Fourth
- Night Shift with DJ Ramsey @ The Office
- DJ Lexicon Devil @ Pour House
- The Works Jam @ Riviera Supper Club & Turquoise Room
- The Tourmaliners @ Tio Leo's
- Live Jam Session @ Wildwood Crossing
- Dash, Shoeless @ 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.