It's barely the middle of the week but I'm already itching for the weekend. If you're like me, spend a night on the town checking out some live music that will definitely recharge your spirit and your soul's batteries. To do that, I'll be checking out Weyes Blood, who has such a beautiful and interesting vocal delivery, that the uplifting tone of the music disguises the often dark undertones of the lyrics (read the SoundDiego interview with her here). It's also the first night of Tiki Oasis, so you can expect to see lots of Hawaiian shirts and fruity drinks poured around your local stomps. Blink-182 play the Chula Vista Amp with Lil Wayne, Frank Iero & the Future Violents return with a headlining show at House of Blues, and 21-year-old Hannah Wicklund and her band the Stepping Stones make their Casbah debut.
Wednesday, Aug. 7:
- Blink-182, Lil Wayne @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
- Weyes Blood, Dustin Wong @ The Irenic
- Frank Iero & the Future Violents, Geoff Rickly @ House of Blues
- Tiki Oasis 2019: Catch the New Wave @ Crowne Plaza San Diego
- The Temptations, the Four Tops @ Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay
- Hannah Wicklund & the Steppin Stones, Veronica May Band @ Casbah
- The Stalins of Sound, Traccula, Splendid Noises, Free Paintings @ Soda Bar
- Eilen Jewell and Band @ AMSD, Sweetwater Community Church
- Instant Crush with Nastea and Guests @ The Office
- Metal Bingo @ Bar Pink (7 p.m.)
- Brite On, the Walter Brothers @ Bar Pink (9 p.m.)
- Luxury Hotline, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Soulside Players @ The Holding Company
- Horoscopes De Durango @ Sycuan Casino
- Stomp, Clap, Shake, Shout with Jupiter Records and DJ Harry @ Til-Two Club
- Synergy Series I: Intersection @ The Conrad (SOLD OUT)
- LikPiktFest with Insomnia Beach Club, Sasha-Courtney, In Blue, Dylan Pliz @ The Che Cafe
- Charlie Arbelaez @ Plaza Bar, Westgate Hotel
- The Jazz Pocket Swing @ Tio Leo's
- Good Time Girl, Neutral Shirt, Flanimals, Con-Tact @ Tower Bar
- Clay Colton @ Wildwood Crossing
- Chloe Lou & Davies @ Rosie O'Grady's
- The Original Wailers, Judah Eskender Tafari backed by the Originators @ Belly Up
- An Orchestral Rendition of "Dr. Dre 2001" by No Strings Attached @ Music Box
- Pepe Aguilar Tribute @ Border X Brewing
- Boss Jazz with Jason Hanna & Friends @ Riviera Supper Club & Turquoise Room
- Gilbert Castellanos' Young Lions Series & Jazz Jam @ Panama 66
- Dance Klassique with Joe Pea, Ryan Bauer, Gomez @ Blonde
- Open Mic Night @ Pour House
- Club Kingston Presents: Cappo Kelley, DJ Carlos Culture @ Winston's
- Carol Curtis @ Martini's Above Fourth
- The Stilettos @ Crossroads, House of Blues
- Open Mic with Jefferson Jay @ Winston's (6-9 p.m.)
- Come Together @ Humphreys Backstage Live
- Open Mic/Open Jam @ 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.