Man, there are some seriously great shows tonight, so if you only get out one week night, this would be the night. The Casbah welcomes the return of Metz, who deliver brutal and blistering performances every single show. Meanwhile, Chicago duo Louis the Child play at the Observatory, synth-pop act Night Drive play Space and outlaw country artist Wayne Hancock is back in town with a show at Soda Bar. La Voz -- the Spanish language version of The Voice -- coach Natalia Jimenez plays at House of Blues and Belly Up has got your reggae needs covered with the Devastators. Hopefully, you've got an easy Thursday morning so you can really live it up tonight.
Wednesday, Dec. 13:
- Metz, Moaning, Miss New Buddha @ Casbah
- Louis the Child, Louis Futon, Ashe @ Observatory North Park
- Night Drive, Bogan Via @ Space
- Wayne Hancock, Hotshot Drifters @ Soda Bar
- Vista Kicks, Name the Band, Wicked Tongues @ Voodoo Room, House of Blues
- Natalia Jimenez: En Vivo Tour @ House of Blues
- One, Two, Three with DJ EdROC @ The Office
- Reggae to the Rescue with the Devastators, Vibes up Strong and Seedheads @ Belly Up
- Retrograde One Year Anniversary featuring DJ JC @ Whistle Stop
- Jessica Lerner Band, the Rogue Pilots, Kick the Princess @ The Merrow
- Shock! With Old Man Johnson @ Bar Pink
- Gilbert Castellanos Young Lions Series & Jazz Jam @ Panama 66
- Dance Klassique with Joe Pea, Ryan Bauer, Gomez @ Blonde
- Open Mic Night @ Pour House (Oceanside)
- Club Kingston Presents: Tunnel Vision, DJ Carlos Culture @ Winston's
- San Pasqual Union Winter Wonderland @ California Center for the Arts, Escondido
- Sacha Boutros in "A Holly Jolly Holiday" @ Martini's Above Fourth
- DJ Mike White/Rockin Trivia @ Crossroads, House of Blues (FREE)
- Firehouse Swing @ Queen Bee's
- Karaoke @ The Bancroft
- Quasaria: A Cosmic Dance Party @ Kava Lounge
- Yes Lawd! @ U-31
- Open Mic with Jefferson Jay @ Winston's (6-9 p.m.)
- Live Music @ Henry's Pub
- Bayou Bros @ Humphreys Backstage Live
- Open Mic/Open Jam @ 710 Beach Club
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.