If you knew me in high school, you would know that I wasn't just a fan of Counting Crows -- I was obsessed. "August and Everything After" pretty much soundtracked my life, and those songs still mean a lot to me when I hear them. Tonight's show at Mattress Firm Amphitheatre is certainly going to bring that same nostalgia for throngs of fans of the Crows (and of Live as well), as Adam Duritz and crew celebrate 25 years of touring. If you're into finding new music though, Casbah is your spot. Castlecomer is an up-and-coming alt-rock band from down under, and without any significant radio support, they're counting on word of mouth to find their fans -- so you should give them a listen. Lastly, if you appreciate experimental and artsy rock, Joan of Arc is your show at Soda Bar, and with Rob Crow opening, you're certain to be delighted with a one-of-a-kind experience.
Tuesday, July 10:
- Counting Crows, Live, Boom Forest @ Mattress Firm Amphitheatre
- Castlecomer, MDRN HSTRY @ Casbah
- Joan of Arc, Rob Crow @ Soda Bar
- Tim Pyles presents Year of the Dead Bird, Hot Mustard, Babydoll Warriors @ The Merrow
- Tiki Tuesday feat. DJ Girlgroupgirl @ Bar Pink
- Straight No Chaser @ Humphreys Concerts by the Bay
- Karina Garcia, Wengie, Natalies Outlet @ House of Blues (5 p.m.)
- T Is For Techno @ Blonde
- Blue Largo @ Humphreys Backstage Live
- Wayne Garner Band @ De Oro Mine Co
- Waker, Jefferson Jay Band @ Winston's (10 p.m.)
- Open Mic by Bobo Czarnowski @ Java Joe's
- The Fuzzy Ustins @ Rosie O'Grady's
- Jay Blu, Tim H, Rafa Nunes @ Winston's (6 p.m.)
- Trapped with DJ Ramsey & AmbroseOM @ The Office
- Robin Henkel @ Crossroads, House of Blues (FREE)
- DJ Lexicon Devil @ Pour House
- Lyrical Exchange Open Mic @ Queen Bee's
- Kina Grannis, Imaginary Future @ Music Box
- Big Time Operator @ Tio Leo's
- Sweet Myths, The In-Itself @ 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.
