There are a few bands in recent history whose popularity skyrocketed almost overnight. It wasn't too long ago that Foster the People performed their first show in San Diego to a few dozen people at the Soda Bar. Just a couple months later, the band was all over alternative and Top 40 radio stations with "Pumped Up Kicks" and have since sold out venues in town like the House of Blues and even SOMA. The band is back now with a sophomore release, and I respect their tour routing for hitting the Belly Up instead of larger venues they probably could've filled quite handily, because it means they're taking the time to work the new material so it can become as ubiquitous as that first album. Their show is sold out, but given their past trajectory, I'm confident in saying that if you don't have tickets for the show, they'll probably be back before you know it.
Wednesday, April 9:
- Casbah presents Foster the People, Young and Sick @ Belly Up (sold out)
- Kodiak, Gone Baby Gone, the End @ Casbah
- Jeffertitti's Nile, Jail Weddings, Shiva Trash @ Soda Bar
- Amigo, Candy Warpop, Tactical Feever @ Tin Can
- 20XX Party @ Bar Pink
- Chihiro Yamanaka & Her Trio @ Dizzy's
- Small Disaster @ Seven Grand
- Lovelight Open Mic @ The Hideout
- Kyle Myers @ Croce's Park West
- Cobra Heart, ViiCES, Prayers, Pal & Drome @ U-31
- Gilbert Castellanos Jazz Jam @ Seven Grand
- The Tighten Up! @ El Dorado
- Records With Roger @ Bluefoot
- Open Mic With Jefferson Jay @ Winston's (6-9 p.m.)
- Club Kingston presents Roots Covenant, DJ Carlos Culture @ Winston's
- DJ Heather Hardcore @ Til-Two Club
- Wu-Tang Wednesday with DJ Cros-One @ Whistle Stop
- Scott Pemberton Trio, Mudgrass @ Gallagher's Irish Pub
- Club M.A.W. @ Henry's Pub
- Future Wednesdays @ Kava Lounge
- Joe Cardillo @ Wonderland Ocean Pub
- Open Mic @ The Merrow
- Open Mic/Open Jam @ 710 Beach Club
- Johnny Tarr @ Henry's Pub (7:30-9:30 p.m.)
- DJ Christopher London @ Henry's Pub (9:30 p.m.)
- Christopher Dale Acoustic @ Tio Leo's
Rosemary Bystrak 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.
