Everytime we get on the road in our cars, we put ourselves at risk, but touring bands face even more risk. Driving long distances, often late in the night, after leaving sweaty bars and clubs, no doubt we've all heard of tragic tour accidents and incidents, but when it hits close to home, we definitely take inventory on those we care about and love. Last week, Gary Wilson & the Blind Dates were involved in a major auto accident, and while everyone will recover from their injuries, their tour van is totaled and I imagine everyone is pretty shaken up by it. Their tour was subsequently canceled so they will not be at Bar Pink tonight and we hope all those guys and their gear recover soon. Around town, Lord Huron and Shakey Graves play a sold-out show at Humphreys and if you're holding a ticket, do not miss amazing opener Julia Jacklin; there's another free Organ Pavilion concert at Balboa Park; and Sweet Tooth headline the Casbah.
Monday, Aug. 5:
- Lord Huron, Shakey Graves, Julia Jacklin @ Humphreys Concerts by the Bay (SOLD OUT)
- San Diego International Organ Festival with Thomas Ospital @ Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park
- Sweet Tooth, DR3AmBr05, Les Enfants @ Casbah
- The Shellshocks, Roman Watchdogs, Bathwater Babies, Color Til Monday @ Soda Bar
- Anna Zivona, Blake Dean, W.P. Hawk @ Bar Pink (Gary Wilson & the Blind Dates will not be performing)
- The Bacon Brothers, Cindy Alexander @ Belly Up
- Electric Waste Band @ Winston's
- Blue Monday: Dark '80s Night with DJ Camilla Robina & Aaron Wallace @ Blonde
- Billy Watson @ Humphreys Backstage Live
- Julio de la Huerta @ Plaza Bar, Westgate Hotel
- Andy & Nathan @ Martini's Above Fourth
- Sexy Salsa and Bachata Night @ Tio Leo's
- Strictly Acoustic @ Navajo Live
- Open Mic @ Lestat's
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.
