There are some seriously great shows on Tuesday night that makes it hard to believe it's so early in the week. At the Observatory, Glass Animals perform to a sold-out crowd after their recent performances at Coachella. The Oxford band released their debut last summer and sold out their Observatory show in record time, which was a little surprising to me because they're not exactly a commercial radio act, but they're awesome nonetheless, and I for one am really excited for the show. Meanwhile at Soda Bar, Massachusetts band Speedy Ortiz return to San Diego. Great writing chops and strong female-fronted vocals make this a definite must-see band. Casbah keeps it local with Bang Pow, and Seven Grand and the Hideout offer cool lineups -- even Bar Pink gets into the live music mix tonight.
Tuesday, May 19:
- Speedy Ortiz, Alex G, Kooties @ Soda Bar
- Glass Animals, Gilligan Moss @ Observatory North Park (SOLD OUT)
- Bang Pow, the Eiffels, Sal Filipelli @ Casbah
- Alvino & the Dwells @ Bar Pink
- The Wooden Sky, the Peripherals @ Seven Grand
- Scott Yoder, Ben Katzman, Amerikan Bear, Howardian @ The Hideout
- Sandollar, Jagged Lines @ The Merrow
- Robby Krieger's Jam Kitchen @ Belly Up
- Girl Fry, Batlords, Horsefly, Butt Candy @ The Bancroft
- Missy Anderson @ Humphrey's Backstage Live
- Ruby Duo @ Croce's Park West
- Rebirth Brass Band @ Winston's
- Bayou Brothers @ Tio Leo's
- Train of Thought @ Queen Bee's
- Rockabilly Tuesdays with Big City Dawgs @ Henry's Pub
- High Tech Tuesdays @ Kava Lounge
- Anciients & the Atlas Moth @ Brick by Brick
- Paint Nite, Reggae on the Roof @ Tin Roof
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.