Sounds Like San Diego: Dec. 16

Mariachi El Bronx usher in night one of the band's holiday special at Casbah Wednesday

Your options for live music are few but mighty Wednesday, as you can hang out with Paul Cannon and friends at the Belly Up, Gilbert Castellanos' Jazz Jam at Panama 66, catch a punk night at Soda Bar with Poison Idea, or Jam Kwest at Winston's. The Office Bar also has another Grande Ole Office night, with locals playing country, honky tonk, folk and more. The big news of the night, however, is that Muse was supposed to be at Valley View Casino Center, but the show has been postponed to Jan. 7. The other big news of the night is that Mariachi El Bronx is sold out at the Casbah, but if you're holding a ticket, remember -- this show is a toy drive. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to the show, and you'll get a download of the night's show emailed to you. Beyond all of that, there are plenty of things to keep your spirits high, so even if you don't catch a show, you can certainly find some fun.

Wednesday, Dec. 16:

  • Mariachi El Bronx, Very Be Careful, Pounded by the Surf @ Casbah (SOLD OUT)
  • Grande Ole Office: A Night of Country, Bluegrass, Folk @ The Office
  • Paul Cannon and friends with Lee Koch, Tyson Motsenbocker, Hummingbird Hotel @ Belly Up
  • Poison Idea, Channel 3, Vyper Skwad, Nerve Control @ Soda Bar
  • Chris Tomlin, Crowder, Lauren Daigle @ Balboa Theatre
  • The Norm @ San Diego Civic Theatre
  • Mimi & Red's Holiday Party @ Bar Pink
  • Muse @ Valley View Casino Center (Rescheduled for Jan. 7)
  • Gilbert Castellanos Young Lions Series and Jazz Jam @ Panama 66
  • Milo, ArtMonk @ Lestat's
  • Liz Grace Duo @ Croce's Park West
  • The Zicas @ Java Joe's
  • Tropical Wednesday with DJ Mo Lyon @ U-31
  • Open Mic with Jefferson Jay @ Winston's (6-9 p.m.)
  • Club Kingston presents Jam Kwest with DJ Carlos Culture @ Winston's
  • The Ratts Revenge: DJ Tiki Thomas and Mikey Ratt @ Tower Bar
  • Walter Gentry @ Humphrey's Backstage Live
  • Gallagher's Holiday Party @ Gallagher's Irish Pub
  • Jive Bombers @ Tio Leo's
  • Open Mic/Open Jam @ 710 Beach Club (7-10 p.m.)
  • Nothing Special @ 710 Beach Club (10 p.m.)
  • A.O.K. Musik @ Henry's Pub

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.

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