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Three-time San Diego Music Award winner Low Volts is back in town supporting the Legendary Shack Shakers at the Casbah.

Mt. Joy, Dead Man’s Party, Palm and more head up your Friday night live-music options.

Antibalas’ show at the Belly Up heads up Thursday’s live-music action.

In-demand SD drummer Jake Najor debuts his solo project at Bar Pink Wednesday, while Hot Snakes, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, the Academic, and more hit other spots around town.

We were all heartbroken when the Irenic shut down, but after Julien Baker’s performance there in December, everything changed. Enter Shikari play the first Casbah Presents show at the Irenic since the change of heart.

Steve Poltz, best known for his collaborative relationship with Jewel and his founding of the Rugburns, returns to where it all began for his Ninth Annual 50th Birthday Bash at the Belly Up.

Heads up: Sevdaliza performs a free show at the Observatory North Park Thursday — for those that RSVP online beforehand.

Kick off the afternoon with Flim Flam Revue at Casbah, keep it going with 91x’s Local Brews Local Grooves at House of Blues San Diego and round out the evening with Awesome Fest at Soda Bar and Space.

Lyle Lovett, Killswitch Engage, and Valley Queen headline your Tuesday night live-music action in San Diego.

The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble head up Friday night’s live-music action at Winston’s, while the Schizophonics rock the Casbah, and Black Cat Bar celebrates its 7-year anniversary with Bosswitch.

Wednesday boasts the San Diego return of the Wind and the Wave at Casbah, Joey Cape at Soda Bar, and Lights at the Observatory.

Get over the hump with Prawn at Soda Bar, Pinback at Casbah, Tower of Power at Belly Up, or the Hazytones at the Merrow.

OG Boogie Down Productions rapper KRS-One makes a rare San Diego appearance at 710 Beach Club on Sunday night. While Pacific Beach might be a trek, this is definitely worth the trip.

St. Vincent is one of the most innovative artists touring right now, having collaborated with both David Byrne and also Swans. She headlines a sold-out show at Observatory North Park on Saturday night.

Mrs. Magician kick off the new year with a bang by putting together a special night at Soda Bar, where drummer Cory Stier is the new co-owner.

Get over the midweek hump with A.J. Croce at the Belly Up, Monarch at the Casbah, and the Serotonin Experiment at the Merrow.

On Saturday, El Vez presents his annual Merry MexMas show at Casbah with some clever jingles from Pony Death Ride in the Atari Lounge.

The Schizophonics are probably exhausted after coming off of a European tour with Rocket From the Crypt — like that’s going to stop them from playing a homecoming show at Casbah on Saturday night.

Metz deliver brutal and blistering performances every single show, so if you get out just once this week, let it be Wednesday night.

While members of the Heartbreakers, Social Distortion, Blondie and Sex Pistols perform Johnny Thunders & the Heartbreakers’ L.A.M.F. at Belly Up, Miya Folick headlines Space and Casbah hosts a Kate Bush dance party.