It only takes one Gwar show to be a convert. For all the madness in the world, there are fewer things more fun than grown men dressed in fantasy body armor, screaming metal, and launching ammunition of blood among their audiences. It's definitely messy, but something every music fan should experience at least once to see what all their fans are going on about. Catch Gwar tonight at House of Blues. Meanwhile, B-boys and B-girls, head to the Casbah for another night of DJ Artistic's Battle Bots. There are contests for free-styling and dancing, and you can compete or just be a witness to the talent. Elsewhere, psych-rockers the Myrrors play Soda Bar, Candace (formerly known as Is/Is) heads up Blonde, and Stray Monroe headline the Merrow.
Tuesday, Nov. 21:
- Gwar, Ghoul, He Is Legend, U.S. Bastards @ House of Blues
- DJ Artistic's Hip-Hop Battle Bot @ Casbah
- The Myrrors, Bit Maps, Belladon @ Soda Bar
- Davis, the Tommy Mitchell Show, The-O @ Belly Up
- Candace, Ever-So-Android, Mannequin @ Blonde
- Slum Summer, Pocket Hole, Stray Monroe @ The Merrow
- Tiki Tuesday feat. Alvino and the Dwells @ Bar Pink
- Backwater Blues @ Humphreys Backstage Live
- The Chi Club @ Winston's (8 p.m.)
- SYNRGY and Sensamotion @ Winston's (9:30 p.m.)
- Reggae Tuesdaze with Eddie Blunt & Hook Wise, Tape Heads @ The Holding Company 1502
- Karaoke @ The Bancroft
- Randy Rainbow in "Randy Rainbow Live" @ Martini's Above Fourth
- True Bass Tuesdays with Dj Ramsey & Raji Rabbit @ The Office
- Robin Henkel @ Crossroads, House of Blues (FREE)
- DJ Lexicon Devil @ Pour House (Oceanside)
- 31 Flavors @ U-31
- Lyrical Exchange Open Mic @ Queen Bee's
- Karaoke @ Riviera Supper Club
- For the Yohs @ Kava Lounge
- Suesday Swing night with Sue Palmer & Steve Wilcox Birthday Party @ Tio Leo's
- Videodrome @ Whistle Stop
- Rockabilly and Swing @ Henry's Pub
- Karaoke with Christine @ Navajo Live
- Kishi Bashi, Tall Tall Trees @ Music Box
- The Tones @ 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.