As far as I can tell, Wednesday's offerings are almost all local. That means that you get an opportunity to explore San Diego's music scene, perhaps while enjoying some local beer to go with it. In fact, the Belly Up is having its own little beer festival tonight, so sip some brews while enjoying the Tilt, or head over to Soda Bar, which always has a great selection of beers on tap, as you enjoy Wovenhand. I'll be down at the Casbah enjoying a Manzanita Rustic Horizon as I get down to Ugly Boogie, Matt Curreri -- who'll be performing with a live horn section -- and John Meeks. You don't need touring bands or imported beer when you live in a beer-and-music mecca like San Diego.
Wednesday, Jan. 23:
- Ugly Boogie, Matt Curreri, John Meeks @ Casbah
- Wovenheand, the Heart Beat Trail, Octa#grape @ Soda Bar
- Beer Fest featuring the Tilt @ Belly Up
- Jerry Olea & the 805 Drifters, the Hero Inside, Takahashi @ Tin Can
- Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown, Michael McGraw & the Butchers @ The Griffin
- Alvana Cadwell, Grant Austin Taylor, Sweet Joyce Ann @ Lestat's
- H.A.M. with DJ L @ Bar Pink
- Kice Simko and Friends @ Riviera Supper Club
- Melaza, Cumbia, Timba, Reggae Soul Groove, Afro Funk @ Kava Lounge
- Club Kingston with Rian Basillo & the Roosters, Ras Eternal Fire, DJ Carlos Culture @ Winston's
- Backwater Blues Band @ Humphreys Backstage Live
- Fuzzy @ Croce's
- For Loki Benefit Show featuring Sundrop Electric, Without Papers, Bedpost Buzzards @ Ruby Room
- Wednesday Shakedown @ Henry's Pub
- Lady Dottie & the Diamonds @ Gallagher's Irish Pub
- Reed Olson Memorial Show featuring Relentless Approach, Systematic Abuse, Sociopathtic, D.E.A., Nerve Control @ Til-Two
- The Ratts Revenge @ Tower Bar
- Vinyl Snobs @ Whistle Stop
- Wreck Shop Wednesday @ The Office
- Firehouse Swing Night @ Queen Bee's
- Club M.A.W. @ Henry's Pub
- Giant Peach Band @ Coyote Bar & Grill
- Steve Barto @ Tiki House
- Open Mic @ 710 Beach Club
- 145th Street @ Patrick's Gaslamp Pub
Rosemary Bystrak 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.
