This week is going to have some really exciting and fun shows although they might be more sparse than usual. That's okay, though, because you only need one to make a great night. Tonight, For the Sender returns to the Belly Up with all of our favorite players, like Jon Foreman of Switchfoot, and Sara and Sean Watkins of Nickel Creek. Alex Woodard and Molly Jenson, of course, will be there, too, plus many more guests and surprises. These nights are really intimate and interesting and might just be what you're looking for. Around town, Dublin Mob hosts their annual Christmas party at the Casbah, though the event is free for anyone who wants to attend, Vera Sola play Soda Bar, and Ministry is at House of Blues.
Tuesday, Dec. 18:
- For the Sender Holiday Show ft. Jon Foreman, Alex Woodard, Jack Tempchin, Molly Jenson, Nena Anderson, Sean Watkins, Jordan Pundik, Graham Nancarrow, Tim Flannery @ Belly Up
- Vera Sola, Lindsay Perry @ Soda Bar
- Dublin Mob XXXMAS: Bullfighters, Pushin' Rope, Irish Eyes @ Casbah (FREE)
- Ministry, Carpenter Brut, Alien Weaponry, Igorrr @ House of Blues
- Windham Hill Winter Solstice ft. Ackerman, Higbie, & Degrassi @ Balboa Theatre
- Tiki Tuesday ft. Alvino & the Dwells @ Bar Pink
- Sometimes Julie, the Tale, Donna Larsen & the Messengers @ The Merrow
- Techno Tuesdays @ Blonde
- Fuzzy Rankins @ Humphrey's Backstage Live
- Fresh Veggies Microbrass with D.Wrex @ Winston's (9:30 p.m.)
- Chloe Lou & Davies @ Rosie O'Grady's
- Robin Henkel @ Crossroads, House of Blues (FREE)
- Musical Artistry of Singers & Songwriters @ Winston's (6 p.m.)
- Trapped with DJs Ramsey and guests @ The Office
- DJ Lexicon Devil @ Pour House
- The Tourmaliners and the Bird Rockers @ Tio Leo's
- T Is 4 Techno with Michi and Laura Peck @ Fluxx
- Kathryn Cloward Band, Black Leather Couch @ 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.