There are some really solid shows on Wednesday night, so I would suggest stepping away from the couch and getting out of the house for some live music. At Humphrey's, catch crooner Chris Isaak, or check out Babes at Soda Bar. The Belly Up hosts the always-awesome Antlers with opener Thus Owls, a duo formed in Sweden and based in Montreal. My heart, however, belongs to Robert Francis & the Night Tide. The singer/songwriter is one of my Top 5 in the genre, but don't expect a soft show, because he's known to really let loose. I would also recommend getting to the show early for Maxim Ludwig, who did a residency at the Casbah a couple years ago and is an incredible and engaging performer. It's definitely a great night for music all over town.
Wednesday, July 16:
- Robert Francis & the Night Tide, Vikesh Kapoor, Maxim Ludwig @ Casbah -- read our interview with Robert Francis HERE
- The Antlers, Thus Owls @ Belly Up
- Chris Isaak @ Humphreys Concerts By The Bay
- Babes, Jara, Prgrm @ Soda Bar
- The Paragraphs, Flaggs @ Daley Double Cocktail Lounge @ The Saloon
- The Fat Kids, the Village Squares @ The Hideout (9 p.m.)
- Island Boy, Emerald Rats, Citrus @ U-31
- Stevie & the Hi-Staxx @ Bar Pink
- The Routine @ Tin Roof
- Nothingful, Fat History Month, Dust From 1000 Yrs, Crooked Rulers @ Til-Two Club
- Trevor McSpadden, Scott Rankie, Clint Davis @ Tin Can
- Lovelight Open Mic @ The Hideout
- Marc Encabo @ Croce's Park West
- Among the Giants, Foreign Suns @ The Shakedown
- Gilbert Castellanos Jazz Jam @ Seven Grand
- The Tighten Up! @ El Dorado
- Club Kingston presents Rian Basilio & the Roosters, DJ Carlos Culture @ Winston's
- Wildside @ Humphrey's Backstage Live
- The Trackdown Band @ Gallagher's Irish 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 is the publicist for the Casbah and The North Park Theatre, 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.
