It is November. I mean, can you even believe a year ago we were preparing to vote for the 45th president of the U.S.? How does a year go by so quickly and yet feel like an entire lifetime ago? But regardless, here we are, and it's also a the middle of the week and we have shows galore to get you to the next weekend. At the Observatory, it's the Drums who'll bring the indie-pop prowess, but it's the opener, Methyl Ethyl, who'll make you feel extra smart for arriving early. Their hit, "Ubu," was one of my favorite jams this summer. Meanwhile at the Casbah, Ted Leo makes a triumphant return to San Diego on the heels of his critically acclaimed latest, "The Hanged Man," while up at the Belly Up, hair-rocker Bret Michaels plays a solo show, because of course he is.
Wednesday, Nov. 1:
- The Drums, Methyl Ethyl @ The Observatory
- Ted Leo & the Pharmacists, Ian Sweet @ Casbah
- Bret Michaels @ Belly Up
- 22nd Annual Dia de los Muertos Festival @ California Center for the Arts, Escondido
- Feels + Boytoy, Matcha @ Soda Bar
- Veronica May & the To-Do List, the Secret Things, Soul Ablaze @ The Merrow
- Nekromantix, the Brains, the Cat Chasers @ Brick by Brick
- One, Two, Threee w/DJ EdROC @ The Office
- Como La Flor Band @ California Center for the Arts, Escondido
- Gilbert Castellanos Young Lions Series & Jazz Jam @ Panama 66
- Dance Klassique ft. EvLo & Cole Vassallo (United by Bass) @ Blonde
- Open Mic Night @ Pour House (Oceanside)
- Live 'N Local Showcase feat. Wes Maharas, Sweet Myths, Deltaphonic, Three Chord Justice, Blind Mountain Holler @ The Holding Company 1502
- Club Kingston Presents: Maka Roots, Dubsiders, DJ Carlos Culture @ Winston's
- Andy Anderson & Nathan Fry @ Martini's Above Fourth
- Firehouse Swing @ Queen Bee's
- Karaoke @ The Bancroft
- DJ Freeman @ U-31
- Open Mic with Jefferson Jay @ Winston's (6-9 p.m.)
- Live Music @ Henry's Pub
- Cadillac Wreckers @ Humphreys Backstage Live
- Open Mic/Open Jam @ 710 Beach Club
- Hungover Halloween @ Kava Lounge
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.
