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Gnarls Barkley (DMRT, 7/26), Nas, Talib Kweli (HOB, 8/10), Broken Social Scene (HOB, 8/22), Sondre Lerche (HOB, 8/22), Black Francis (DMRT, 8/22), Radiohead (Cricket, 8/27), Ice Cube (4th&B, 9/2), Bob Dylan (COTG, 9/6), Street Scene 2008 (Tailgate Park, 9/19-20), The Raconteurs, The Kills (SDSU, 9/24), Sigur Rós (Copley, 10/1), Stereolab (BUT, 10/24), Madonna (Petco, 11/4).
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Missing Persons (Anthology, 8/2), The Iguanas (BUT, 8/6), Nas, Talib Kweli (HOB, 8/10), Van Hunt (HOB, 8/21), Matthew Sweet (BUT, 8/25), Ratatat (HOB, 9/12), Delerium (HOB, 9/16), Aesop Rock (BUT, 9/17), The Dandy Warhols, A Place To Bury Strangers (BUT, 10/1), Nick Lowe (BUT, 10/6), Ban Camaro (Casbah, 10/10), Born Ruffians (Casbah, 10/17), Streetlight Manifesto (HOB, 10/19), Tech N9ne (HOB, 10/20), Joe Satriani (HOB, 11/12).
July
Wed, July 9
Rooney, Locksley, The Bridges at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. Von Iva, Astra Heights at U-31, 619-584-4188. Christopher Fairman at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746. Chicago Afrobeat Project at Winston’s, 619-222-6822.
Thur, July 10
Rusted Root, Pete Francis at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. Mavis Staples at Anthology, 619-595-0300. AYO at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. Funkdoobiest, Formula Abstract at Static Lounge, 619-544-1609. Don’t Tell Sophie, SayVinyl at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746. David Banner at On Broadway, 619-231-0011.
Fri, July 11
Chad & Jeremy at Acoustic Music San Diego, 619-303-8176. Die Young, Lie And Wait, Restrained at Che Café, 858-534-2311. Toby Keith, Montgomery Gentry at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 619-671-3500. Tilly & The Wall at The Epicentre, 858-271-4000. Lyfe Jennings at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. Paula Fuga, Stranger at ‘Canes, 858-488-1780. Ming & Ping, Kissing Tigers, Rocket at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746. Mad Professor at WorldBeat Cultural Center, 619-230-1190. Cowboy Mike at On Broadway, 619-231-0011. Lao Tizer, Chieli Minucci at Anthology (early show), 619-595-0300. Eddie “Devilboy” Turner at Anthology (late show), 619-595-0300.
Sat, July 12
Howard Jones at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Secondhand Serenade, My American Heart at SOMA, 619-226-7662. Aleks Syntek at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. DJ Felli Fel, Roscoe Umali at 4th & B, 619-231-4343. Bumbklaatt, Thou, Leech, Fell Voices at Che Café, 858-534-2311. The Parlor Mob, JFK at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Tainted Love at ‘Canes, 858-488-1780. The 87 Stick-Up Kids at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746.
Sun, July 13
The Black Dahlia Murder at SOMA, 619-226-7662. Peter Frampton at Harrah’s Rincon (Open Sky Theater), 866-468-3399. Gary and The Gnats at Bar Pink Elephant, 619-564-7194. *Hieroglyphics, Blue Scholars, Knobody at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. Tom Jones at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. The Steely Damned at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Shearwater, Red Pony Clock, The Donkeys at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Fight or Flight, The AB Theory at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746.
Mon, July 14
A Change of Pace, Houston Calls at SOMA, 619-226-7662. *Harry & The Potters, Jason Anderson, Math The Band at The Epicentre, 858-271-4000. Drone Hooligan, Mayola at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746.
Tue, July 15
Journey, Heart, Cheap Trick at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 619-671-3500. Chris Isaak at Valley View Casino, 866-VIEW-WIN. Earthless, Mythical Beast at Che Café, 858-534-2311. The Duke Spirit, Republic of Letters at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. Mike Clark Band, Donald Harrison, Paul Jackson at Anthology, 619-595-0300.
Wed, July 16
John Keawe at Acoustic Music San Diego, 619-303-8176. Chris Isaak at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. Slipknot, Disturbed, Mastodon at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 619-671-3500. Ghost Mice, Heathers, Doctor Bird at Che Café, 858-534-2311. OneRepublic at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. Pity Party, Daysleeper at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746. *Joseph Arthur at Anthology, 619-595-0300.
Thur, July 17
Styx at Valley View Casino, 866-VIEW-WIN. Hippiefest at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. Kill Hannah, The Medic Droid at SOMA, 619-226-7662. Earlimart, The Parson Redheads at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Medusa, Dannu, Koncept Lost at Static Lounge, 619-544-1609. The Night Marchers at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. Todd Rundgren at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. Moving Picture Show, Wendy Darling at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746. Fela Kuti Tribute at WorldBeat Cultural Center, 619-230-1190.
Fri, July 18
Hippiefest at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. The Dan Band at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. Rita Coolidge at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Scary Kids Scaring Kids, Finch, Foxy Shazam at SOMA, 619-226-7662. Grand Ole Party at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Gavin Rossdale at Del Mar Race Track, 858-755-1141.
Sat, July 19
Rita Coolidge at Anthology, 619-595-0300. 40 Ounces to Freedom at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. The Loons at Bar Pink Elephant, 619-564-7194. Grand Ole Party at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. The Hoedown, The Blood Countess at SOMA, 619-226-7662. Kingspade, Mower at ‘Canes, 858-488-1780. Fans of Jimmy Century at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746. Sprung Monkey, Shout Out Hoods at Winston’s, 619-222-6822.
Sun, July 20
Patti LaBelle at Harrah’s Rincon (Open Sky Theater), 866-468-3399. Chuck Ragan, Josh Hanson, Charlie Overbey at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Rory Block at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Cute Is What We Aim For at SOMA, 619-226-7662. *Wolf Parade at ‘Canes, 858-488-1780. Good Charlotte, Boys Like Girls, Metro Station at Viejas (Concerts in the Park), 619-659-1996. Leon Russell, Nathan James at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. *N.E.R.D. at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. Pictures In Braille, Pretty Play For Baby at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746.
Mon, July 21
*Dropkick Murphys at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. Chikita Violenta, Summer Darling at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746.
Tue, July 22
*Feist at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. Warrior King, The Reggae Angels at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. Jesse Lacey, Kevin Devine, Brian Bonz at House of Blues (Delta Room), 619-299-BLUE. State Radio at SOMA, 619-226-7662. Lucero, Glossary, Jessica Lea Mayfield at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Demonica, Igor Spectre at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746. Mundell Lowe, Kenny Burrell, Holly Hoffman at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Spoonfed Tribe, Alligator Dave at Winston’s, 619-222-6822.
Wed, July 23
The Doobie Brothers at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. Rocky Votolato, Owen at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Rachel Price at Anthology, 619-595-0300. The Warlocks at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746. Prezident Brown, The Rasites at WorldBeat Cultural Center, 619-230-1190.
Thur, July 24
Bo Bice at Viejas (Dreamcatcher), 619-220-8497. MercyMe, David Crowder Band, Tenth Avenue North at SDSU Open Air Theatre, 619-594-6947. Venice, Charlie Vaughn & The Daily Routine at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. *Howlin’ Rain, Earthless at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Terror, Warriors, Death Before Dishonor at SOMA, 619-226-7662. Who’s Bad at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. Chemikillz, Universe at Static Lounge, 619-544-1609. Sounds Like JFK, The John Francis Impersonators at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746.
Fri, July 25
The Aquabats, MC Lars at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. Chris Botti at Viejas (Dreamcatcher), 619-220-8497. *Junior Reid & The Reggae Angels at ‘Canes, 858-488-1780. Lee Rocker at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Super Diamond at Del Mar Race Track, 858-755-1141. Peter Walker at Che Café, 858-534-2311. The Life And Times at The Casbah (early show), 619-232-HELL. Hercules & Love Affair at The Casbah (late show), 619-232-HELL. Mr. White, Buddy Akai at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746.
Sat, July 26
Los Lonely Boys, Los Lobos at Viejas (Concerts in the Park), 619-659-1996. 7 Generations, This Time Tomorrow at Che Café, 858-534-2311. Sophie Milman at Anthology, 619-595-0300. *Gnarls Barkley at Del Mar Race Track, 858-755-1141. Robert Walter Trio, Pocket at Winston’s, 619-222-6822.
Sun, July 27
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, Colin Hay, Billy Squier at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. *Stone Temple Pilots, Wolfmother at Concerts on the Green @ Qualcomm, 619-220-TIXS. Alkaline Trio at SOMA, 619-226-7662. Peter Lang at Acoustic Music San Diego, 619-303-8176. Bullet For My Valentine, Cancer Bats, Bleeding Through at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. *Coheed & Cambria, Russian Circles at Viejas (Concerts in the Park), 619-659-1996. Kid Vegas, Xanimo, Goofermen at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746.
Mon, July 28
Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Soul Stew Revival at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. Singapore Sling, The Meek at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746.
Tue, July 29
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band at Pala Casino (Palomar Starlight Theater), 760-510-5100. Less Than Jake, Goldfinger, Big D & The Kids Table at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. John Mayer, Colbie Caillat at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 619-671-3500. The Stiletto Formal, Metroid at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746.
Wed, July 30
Arturo Sandoval at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Beres Hammond, Tribe of Kings at Wave House, 858-228-9283. Mon Marie at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746.
Thur, July 31
*Emmylou Harris at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. *Jay Reatard at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Chromeo at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. Engelbert Humperdinck at Pala Casino (Palomar Starlight Theater), 760-510-5100. Stanley Jordan at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Eileen Ivers at Copley Symphony Hall, 619-235-0804. Arturo Sandoval at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Warped Tour Battle of the Bands at ‘Canes, 858-488-1780. Jon McLaughlin at SOMA, 619-226-7662. Prince Po, Phashara at Static Lounge, 619-544-1609. Fever, Antiquark at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746. *Greg Laswell at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140
August
Fri, Aug. 1
Dolly Parton at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. Paramore, Jack’s Mannequin, Phantom Planet at Concerts on the Green @ Qualcomm, 619-220-TIXS. Pinback at Del Mar Race Track, 858-755-1141. *The Hold Steady at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Johnny Polanco at Anthology, 619-595-0300. The Cured, Cash’d Out at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE.
Sat, Aug. 2
Richard Cheese & Lounge Against The Machine at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. Belinda Gail, Curly Musgrave at Acoustic Music San Diego, 619-303-8176. The English Beat at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. Missing Persons at Anthology, 619-595-0300.
Sun, Aug. 3
The Temptations, The Four Tops at Valley View Casino, 866-VIEW-WIN. George Thorogood, Buddy Guy at Viejas (Concerts in the Park), 619-659-1996. Pat Benetar, Neil Giraldo at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. Conjunto Primavera at Harrah’s Rincon (Open Sky Theater), 866-468-3399. Cavalera Conspiracy, Dillinger Escape Plan at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. Thao & The Get Down Stay Down at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Carrie Rodriguez at Anthology, 619-595-0300. The Subways at The Epicentre, 858-271-4000.
Mon, Aug. 4
Belinda Carlisle, The Human League, ABC, Dead or Alive, Naked Eyes at Viejas (Concerts in the Park), 619-659-1996. Huey Lewis & The News at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. Nomo at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Excuses For Skipping, The Direct Method at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746.
Tue, Aug. 5
Lyle Lovett at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. Steely Dan at Pala Casino (Palomar Starlight Theater), 760-510-5100.
Wed, Aug. 6
Boz Scaggs at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. Daby Toure at Anthology, 619-595-0300. La Quite, Phoenix Bodies, Ghostlimb at Che Café, 858-534-2311. The Hush Sound, The Cab at SOMA, 619-226-7662. The Iguanas, The Swinging Kings at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140.
Thur, Aug. 7
Immortal Technique at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. The Banner, Dr. Acula, David Costa at SOMA, 619-226-7662.
Fri, Aug. 8
Shai Hulud, Full Blown Chaos, Epicurean at SOMA, 619-226-7662. Me First & The Gimme Gimmes at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. The Bravery at Del Mar Race Track, 858-755-1141. Joshua James, Cory Chisel at The Casbah (early show), 619-232-HELL. Sean Kingston at Wave House, 858-228-9283.
Sat, Aug. 9
*The Faint, Jaguar Love at SOMA, 619-226-7662. Jim Kweskin at Acoustic Music San Diego, 619-303-8176. Larry Carlton at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Manic Hispanic at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Bob Marley Roots Rock Reggae Festival at Del Mar Race Track, 858-755-1141. Under A Blood Red Sky at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. Tribo de Jah at WorldBeat Cultural Center, 619-230-1190. Crown City Rockers at Winston’s, 619-222-6822. *Steve Poltz & The Cynics, Sara Petite at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. Jesse McCartney, Jordin Sparks at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497.
Sun, Aug. 10
UB40 at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. *Nas, Talib Kweli, Jay Electronica at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE.
Mon, Aug. 11
UB40 at Pala Casino (Palomar Starlight Theater), 760-510-5100.
Tue, Aug. 12
David Sanborn & Fourplay at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. The Fabulous Thunderbirds at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Passenger at House of Blues (Delta Room), 619-299-BLUE.
Wed, Aug. 13
Michael McDonald at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. Octopus Project at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Bow Wow at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. Papa Grows Funk at Winston’s, 619-222-6822. The Fabulous Thunderbirds at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Rob Corona, Laura Roppe at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140
Thur, Aug. 14
Vans Warped Tour 2008 at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 619-671-3500. The Gipsy Kings at Valley View Casino, 866-VIEW-WIN. Jethro Tull at Harrah’s Rincon (Open Sky Theater), 866-468-3399. Joe Cocker at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497.
Fri, Aug. 15
Tower of Power at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. KillWhitneyDead, Carnifex, Salt The Wound at SOMA, 619-226-7662. Xiu Xiu, Carla Bozulich, Common Ider King Ider at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Gnomes Gone Wild Fest at Che Café, 858-534-2311.
Sat, Aug. 16
Martina McBride, Jack Ingram at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 619-671-3500. Strunz & Farah at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Ilya, Film School at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Knights of the Abyss, Burning The Masses at SOMA, 619-226-7662. Gnomes Gone Wild Fest at Che Café, 858-534-2311. B-Side Players at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140.
Sun, Aug. 17
*Matt Pryor, Chris Conley at House of Blues (Delta Room), 619-299-BLUE. Dramarama, Gene Loves Jezebel, When In Rome at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE.
Mon, Aug. 18
The Gipsy Kings at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497.
Tue, Aug. 19
Steve Winwood at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. Edwin McCain at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE.
Wed, Aug. 20
Donna Summer at Viejas (Concerts in the Park), 619-659-1996. Steve Tyrell at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Hootie & The Blowfish at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497.
Thur, Aug. 21
Sheryl Crow, James Blunt at Valley View Casino, 866-VIEW-WIN. Steve Tyrell at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Toots & The Maytals at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. The Bo Deans at Wave House, 858-228-9283. I Am Ghost, Eyes Set To Kill, The Urgency at The Epicentre, 858-271-4000. Van Hunt at House of Blues (Delta Room), 619-299-BLUE.
Fri, Aug. 22
Dave Matthews Band, Robert Earl Keen at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 619-671-3500. Bob Log III, Scott H. Biram at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Steve Tyrell at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Katchafire at ‘Canes, 858-488-1780. *Black Francis at Del Mar Race Track, 858-755-1141. *Broken Social Scene at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. *Sondre Lerche at House of Blues (Delta Room), 619-299-BLUE.
Sat, Aug. 23
Steve Tyrell at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Tony Hawk’s Boom Boom Huck Jam at Concerts on the Green @ Qualcomm, 619-220-TIXS. Eddy Grant at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. *The Black Keys, Kinky, Saul Williams at Petco Park (Ace Parking lot). Ahimsa at WorldBeat Cultural Center, 619-230-1190. Little Brother at ‘Canes, 858-488-1780. Beachwood Sparks at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. The Raggedy Anns, James Rabbit, Da Bears, Monsters From Mars at Che Café, 858-534-2311.
Sun, Aug. 24
*El Vez at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Joshua Radin, Erin McCarley at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. Anthony Green, Good Old War, Person L at SOMA, 619-226-7662. Steve Forbert at Anthology, 619-595-0300.
Mon, Aug. 25
Matthew Sweet at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140.
Tue, Aug. 26
Sebastian Bach at Viejas (Dreamcatcher), 619-220-8497. John Cruz at Anthology, 619-595-0300.
Wed, Aug. 27
*Radiohead, Liars at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 619-671-3500. John Fogerty at Pala Casino (Palomar Starlight Theater), 760-510-5100. Toad The Wet Sprocket at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. Desert Rose Band at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. Jay Nash, Meiko, Joe Purdy, Low Stars at Anthology, 619-595-0300.
Thur, Aug. 28
Poison at Pala Casino (Palomar Starlight Theater), 760-510-5100. Patty Griffin, Langhorne Slim at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. The Mannequin Men at Bar Pink Elephant, 619-564-7194. Darkest Hour, Parkway Drive, Misery Signals at SOMA, 619-226-7662. The Melvins, Big Business at ‘Canes, 858-488-1780.
Fri, Aug. 29
Steel Pulse at Del Mar Race Track, 858-755-1141. Jackie Greene at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Matt & Kim, Best Fwends, Doctor Bird at Che Café, 858-534-2311.
Sat, Aug. 30
Melissa Etheridge at Viejas (Concerts in the Park), 619-659-1996. RX Bandits, Portugal The Man at SOMA, 619-226-7662. Dave Mason at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Polvo, Trans Am at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. *Devo at Del Mar Race Track, 858-755-1141. Jack Johnson, Culver City Dub Collective at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 619-671-3500.
Sun, Aug. 31
Dirty Dozen Brass Band at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. Mr. Lewis & The Funeral 5 at Bar Pink Elephant, 619-564-7194.
EONS FROM NOW
Mon, Sept. 1
Southern Culture On The Skids, Slim Cessna’s Auto Club at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL.
Tue, Sept. 2
*Ice Cube at 4th & B, 619-231-4343.
Wed, Sept. 3
The English Beat at Del Mar Race Track, 858-755-1141.
Thur, Sept. 4
*Lucinda Williams at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. Foghat at Sycuan Theatre, 619-659-3380. Amos Lee, Lucy Wainwright Roche at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140.
Fri, Sept. 5
*Graf Orlock, Zann, Lewd Acts at Che Café, 858-534-2311. Guttermouth, Stranger at ‘Canes, 858-488-1780. The Intelligence at Bar Pink Elephant, 619-564-7194. Anthony B at WorldBeat Cultural Center, 619-230-1190.
Sat, Sept. 6
Slightly Stoopid, Pepper at SDSU Open Air Theatre, 619-594-6947. *Bob Dylan at Concerts on the Green @ Qualcomm, 619-220-TIXS. Xavier Rudd at 4th & B, 619-231-4343. Tribal Seeds at WorldBeat Cultural Center, 619-230-1190. Trippin’ The Sixties at Acoustic Music San Diego, 619-303-8176.
Sun, Sept. 7
Willie Nelson at Harrah’s Rincon (Open Sky Theater), 866-468-3399.
Mon, Sept. 8
*Lee “Scratch” Perry at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140.
Tue, Sept. 9
Bodies of Water, Throw Me The Statue at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL.
Wed, Sept. 10
Tim Finn at Anthology, 619-595-0300. *Walter Meego, School of Seven Bells at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL.
Thur, Sept. 11
JJ Grey & MOFRO, Hill Country Revue at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140
Fri, Sept. 12
Jaguares at Viejas (Concerts in the Park), 619-659-1996. Alan Parsons Live Project at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. Larry Coryell at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Alejandro Fernandez at Cox Arena, 619-220-8497. Pine Mountain Logs at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. Ratatat at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE.
Sat, Sept. 13
Maroon 5, Counting Crows, Augustana at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 619-671-3500. Air Supply, Christopher Cross at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. Larry Coryell at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Rebelution at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE.
Fri, Sept. 14
Sister Hazel at Viejas (Dreamcatcher), 619-220-8497.
Tue, Sept. 16
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds at 4th & B, 619-231-4343. Lindsey Buckingham at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. Delerium at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE.
Wed, Sept. 17
Dr. Dog at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Thee Oh Sees, Sic Alps, Ty Segall at Bar Pink Elephant, 619-564-7194. *Aesop Rock, Rob Sonic, DJ Big Wiz at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140.
Fri, Sept. 19
*Street Scene 2008 at Tailgate Park, 512-389-0315. Rancid, H20, Danny Diablo at SOMA, 619-226-7662.
Sat, Sept. 20
*Street Scene 2008 at Tailgate Park, 512-389-0315.
Sun, Sept. 21
Chicago at Harrah’s Rincon (The Pavilion), 866-468-3399. Al Green, Gladys Knight at Harrah’s Rincon (Open Sky Theater), 866-468-3399. Willy Porter at Acoustic Music San Diego, 619-303-8176. Ana Gabriel at Pala Casino (Palomar Starlight Theater), 760-510-5100. Miles Hunt, Wayne Hussey, Lisa Dewey at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. August Burns Red, A Skylit Drive, Sky Eats Airplane at SOMA, 619-226-7662. Luis Miguel at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 619-671-3500.
Mon, Sept. 22
Lila Downs at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE.
Tue, Sept. 23
Railroad Earth at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. Silver Jews at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL.
Wed, Sept. 24
Average White Band at Anthology, 619-595-0300. *The Raconteurs, The Kills at SDSU Open Air Theatre, 619-594-6947. *Okkervil River, Sea Wolf at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. Tussle at Bar Pink Elephant, 619-564-7194.
Thur, Sept. 25
Kenny G at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. *My Morning Jacket at SDSU Open Air Theatre, 619-594-6947. Bootsy Collins’ Tribute to James Brown at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. Average White Band at Anthology, 619-595-0300. *Federico Aubele at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL.
Fri, Sept. 26
Janet Jackson at San Diego Sports Arena, 619-220-8497. Dark Star Orchestra at Wave House, 858-228-9283.
Sat, Sept. 27
Switchfoot, Third Day, Robert Randolph & The Family Band at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 619-671-3500. Anita Baker at Pala Casino Events Center, 760-510-5100.
Sun, Sept. 28
Etta James & The Roots Band at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8947. Greg Brown at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. *Flogging Molly at Viejas (Concerts in the Park), 619-659-1996. *Ra Ra Riot, Walter Meego, Morning Benders at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL.
Tue, Sept. 30
Johnny Winter at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. Santana, Salvador Santana Band at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 619-671-3500.
Wed, Oct. 1
Lagwagon, MxPx at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. *Sigur Rós at Copley Symphony Hall, 619-235-0804. *The Dandy Warhols, A Place To Bury Strangers, The Upsidedown at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140.
Thur, Oct. 2
*The Mars Volta at SDSU Open Air Theatre, 619-594-6947.
Fri, Oct. 3
America at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8947. *The Swell Season, Iron & Wine at SDSU Open Air Theatre, 619-594-6947.
Sat, Oct. 4
The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. Eric Andersen at Acoustic Music San Diego, 619-303-8176. Led Zepagain at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE.
Sun, Oct. 5
Cecilio & Kapono at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8947. It’s A Beautiful Day at Acoustic Music San Diego, 619-303-8176. John Brown’s Body, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140.
Mon, Oct. 6
Nick Lowe at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140.
Tue, Oct. 7
*Neil Diamond at San Diego Sports Arena, 619-220-8497.
Wed, Oct. 8
Smokey Robinson at Pala Casino (Palomar Starlight Theater), 760-510-5100.
Thur, Oct. 9
Quintron & Miss Pussycat, Golden Triangle at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Sara Barielles at Spreckels, 619-235-9500.
Fri, Oct. 10
Bang Camaro at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL.
Wed, Oct. 15
Randy Travis at Valley View Casino, 866-VIEW-WIN. Lotus at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140.
Thur, Oct. 16
Jimmy Buffett at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 619-671-3500.
Fri, Oct. 17
Born Ruffians at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL.
Sat, Oct. 18
Kris Kristofferson at Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 858-748-0505.
Sun, Oct. 19
Gordon Lightfoot at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. Streetlight Manifesto, The AKAs, The Swellers at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE.
Mon, Oct. 20
Tech N9ne at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE.
Thur, Oct. 23
Presidents Of The United States at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. Mike Relm at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL.
Fri, Oct. 24
*Stereolab, Monade at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140.
Sat, Oct. 25
Eliza Gilkyson at Acoustic Music San Diego, 619-303-8176.
Thur, Oct. 30
Cowboy Mouth at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140.
Sat, Nov. 1
K-Ci & JoJo at Viejas (Dreamcatcher), 619-220-8497. Ray Lamontagne at Spreckels, 619-235-9500.
Tue, Nov. 4
*Madonna at Petco Park, 619-220-TIXS.
Fri, Nov. 7
The Spinners at Viejas (Dreamcatcher), 619-220-8497.
Sat, Nov. 8
Carrie Underwood at San Diego Sports Arena, 619-220-8497. Citizen Cope at Spreckels, 619-235-9500.
Sun, Nov. 9
Ellis Paul at Acoustic Music San Diego, 619-303-8176.
Wed, Nov. 12
Joe Satriani at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE.
Thur, Nov. 13
K.D. Lang at Copley Symphony Hall, 619-235-0804.
Sat, Nov. 15
*Mudhoney at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL.
Wed, Nov. 26
New Kids On The Block at San Diego Sports Arena, 619-220-8497.
Wed, Dec. 3
Wynonna Judd at Harrah’s Rincon (The Pavilion), 866-468-3399.
Sat, Dec. 20
Sarah Brightman at San Diego Sports Arena, 619-220-8497.
Gnarls Barkley (DMRT, 7/26), Nas, Talib Kweli (HOB, 8/10), Broken Social Scene (HOB, 8/22), Sondre Lerche (HOB, 8/22), Black Francis (DMRT, 8/22), Radiohead (Cricket, 8/27), Ice Cube (4th&B, 9/2), Bob Dylan (COTG, 9/6), Street Scene 2008 (Tailgate Park, 9/19-20), The Raconteurs, The Kills (SDSU, 9/24), Sigur Rós (Copley, 10/1), Stereolab (BUT, 10/24), Madonna (Petco, 11/4).
HOT! NEW! FRESH!
Missing Persons (Anthology, 8/2), The Iguanas (BUT, 8/6), Nas, Talib Kweli (HOB, 8/10), Van Hunt (HOB, 8/21), Matthew Sweet (BUT, 8/25), Ratatat (HOB, 9/12), Delerium (HOB, 9/16), Aesop Rock (BUT, 9/17), The Dandy Warhols, A Place To Bury Strangers (BUT, 10/1), Nick Lowe (BUT, 10/6), Ban Camaro (Casbah, 10/10), Born Ruffians (Casbah, 10/17), Streetlight Manifesto (HOB, 10/19), Tech N9ne (HOB, 10/20), Joe Satriani (HOB, 11/12).
July
Wed, July 9
Rooney, Locksley, The Bridges at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. Von Iva, Astra Heights at U-31, 619-584-4188. Christopher Fairman at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746. Chicago Afrobeat Project at Winston’s, 619-222-6822.
Thur, July 10
Rusted Root, Pete Francis at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. Mavis Staples at Anthology, 619-595-0300. AYO at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. Funkdoobiest, Formula Abstract at Static Lounge, 619-544-1609. Don’t Tell Sophie, SayVinyl at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746. David Banner at On Broadway, 619-231-0011.
Fri, July 11
Chad & Jeremy at Acoustic Music San Diego, 619-303-8176. Die Young, Lie And Wait, Restrained at Che Café, 858-534-2311. Toby Keith, Montgomery Gentry at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 619-671-3500. Tilly & The Wall at The Epicentre, 858-271-4000. Lyfe Jennings at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. Paula Fuga, Stranger at ‘Canes, 858-488-1780. Ming & Ping, Kissing Tigers, Rocket at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746. Mad Professor at WorldBeat Cultural Center, 619-230-1190. Cowboy Mike at On Broadway, 619-231-0011. Lao Tizer, Chieli Minucci at Anthology (early show), 619-595-0300. Eddie “Devilboy” Turner at Anthology (late show), 619-595-0300.
Sat, July 12
Howard Jones at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Secondhand Serenade, My American Heart at SOMA, 619-226-7662. Aleks Syntek at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. DJ Felli Fel, Roscoe Umali at 4th & B, 619-231-4343. Bumbklaatt, Thou, Leech, Fell Voices at Che Café, 858-534-2311. The Parlor Mob, JFK at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Tainted Love at ‘Canes, 858-488-1780. The 87 Stick-Up Kids at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746.
Sun, July 13
The Black Dahlia Murder at SOMA, 619-226-7662. Peter Frampton at Harrah’s Rincon (Open Sky Theater), 866-468-3399. Gary and The Gnats at Bar Pink Elephant, 619-564-7194. *Hieroglyphics, Blue Scholars, Knobody at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. Tom Jones at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. The Steely Damned at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Shearwater, Red Pony Clock, The Donkeys at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Fight or Flight, The AB Theory at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746.
Mon, July 14
A Change of Pace, Houston Calls at SOMA, 619-226-7662. *Harry & The Potters, Jason Anderson, Math The Band at The Epicentre, 858-271-4000. Drone Hooligan, Mayola at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746.
Tue, July 15
Journey, Heart, Cheap Trick at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 619-671-3500. Chris Isaak at Valley View Casino, 866-VIEW-WIN. Earthless, Mythical Beast at Che Café, 858-534-2311. The Duke Spirit, Republic of Letters at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. Mike Clark Band, Donald Harrison, Paul Jackson at Anthology, 619-595-0300.
Wed, July 16
John Keawe at Acoustic Music San Diego, 619-303-8176. Chris Isaak at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. Slipknot, Disturbed, Mastodon at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 619-671-3500. Ghost Mice, Heathers, Doctor Bird at Che Café, 858-534-2311. OneRepublic at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. Pity Party, Daysleeper at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746. *Joseph Arthur at Anthology, 619-595-0300.
Thur, July 17
Styx at Valley View Casino, 866-VIEW-WIN. Hippiefest at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. Kill Hannah, The Medic Droid at SOMA, 619-226-7662. Earlimart, The Parson Redheads at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Medusa, Dannu, Koncept Lost at Static Lounge, 619-544-1609. The Night Marchers at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. Todd Rundgren at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. Moving Picture Show, Wendy Darling at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746. Fela Kuti Tribute at WorldBeat Cultural Center, 619-230-1190.
Fri, July 18
Hippiefest at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. The Dan Band at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. Rita Coolidge at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Scary Kids Scaring Kids, Finch, Foxy Shazam at SOMA, 619-226-7662. Grand Ole Party at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Gavin Rossdale at Del Mar Race Track, 858-755-1141.
Sat, July 19
Rita Coolidge at Anthology, 619-595-0300. 40 Ounces to Freedom at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. The Loons at Bar Pink Elephant, 619-564-7194. Grand Ole Party at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. The Hoedown, The Blood Countess at SOMA, 619-226-7662. Kingspade, Mower at ‘Canes, 858-488-1780. Fans of Jimmy Century at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746. Sprung Monkey, Shout Out Hoods at Winston’s, 619-222-6822.
Sun, July 20
Patti LaBelle at Harrah’s Rincon (Open Sky Theater), 866-468-3399. Chuck Ragan, Josh Hanson, Charlie Overbey at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Rory Block at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Cute Is What We Aim For at SOMA, 619-226-7662. *Wolf Parade at ‘Canes, 858-488-1780. Good Charlotte, Boys Like Girls, Metro Station at Viejas (Concerts in the Park), 619-659-1996. Leon Russell, Nathan James at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. *N.E.R.D. at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. Pictures In Braille, Pretty Play For Baby at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746.
Mon, July 21
*Dropkick Murphys at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. Chikita Violenta, Summer Darling at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746.
Tue, July 22
*Feist at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. Warrior King, The Reggae Angels at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. Jesse Lacey, Kevin Devine, Brian Bonz at House of Blues (Delta Room), 619-299-BLUE. State Radio at SOMA, 619-226-7662. Lucero, Glossary, Jessica Lea Mayfield at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Demonica, Igor Spectre at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746. Mundell Lowe, Kenny Burrell, Holly Hoffman at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Spoonfed Tribe, Alligator Dave at Winston’s, 619-222-6822.
Wed, July 23
The Doobie Brothers at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. Rocky Votolato, Owen at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Rachel Price at Anthology, 619-595-0300. The Warlocks at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746. Prezident Brown, The Rasites at WorldBeat Cultural Center, 619-230-1190.
Thur, July 24
Bo Bice at Viejas (Dreamcatcher), 619-220-8497. MercyMe, David Crowder Band, Tenth Avenue North at SDSU Open Air Theatre, 619-594-6947. Venice, Charlie Vaughn & The Daily Routine at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. *Howlin’ Rain, Earthless at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Terror, Warriors, Death Before Dishonor at SOMA, 619-226-7662. Who’s Bad at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. Chemikillz, Universe at Static Lounge, 619-544-1609. Sounds Like JFK, The John Francis Impersonators at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746.
Fri, July 25
The Aquabats, MC Lars at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. Chris Botti at Viejas (Dreamcatcher), 619-220-8497. *Junior Reid & The Reggae Angels at ‘Canes, 858-488-1780. Lee Rocker at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Super Diamond at Del Mar Race Track, 858-755-1141. Peter Walker at Che Café, 858-534-2311. The Life And Times at The Casbah (early show), 619-232-HELL. Hercules & Love Affair at The Casbah (late show), 619-232-HELL. Mr. White, Buddy Akai at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746.
Sat, July 26
Los Lonely Boys, Los Lobos at Viejas (Concerts in the Park), 619-659-1996. 7 Generations, This Time Tomorrow at Che Café, 858-534-2311. Sophie Milman at Anthology, 619-595-0300. *Gnarls Barkley at Del Mar Race Track, 858-755-1141. Robert Walter Trio, Pocket at Winston’s, 619-222-6822.
Sun, July 27
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, Colin Hay, Billy Squier at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. *Stone Temple Pilots, Wolfmother at Concerts on the Green @ Qualcomm, 619-220-TIXS. Alkaline Trio at SOMA, 619-226-7662. Peter Lang at Acoustic Music San Diego, 619-303-8176. Bullet For My Valentine, Cancer Bats, Bleeding Through at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. *Coheed & Cambria, Russian Circles at Viejas (Concerts in the Park), 619-659-1996. Kid Vegas, Xanimo, Goofermen at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746.
Mon, July 28
Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Soul Stew Revival at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. Singapore Sling, The Meek at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746.
Tue, July 29
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band at Pala Casino (Palomar Starlight Theater), 760-510-5100. Less Than Jake, Goldfinger, Big D & The Kids Table at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. John Mayer, Colbie Caillat at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 619-671-3500. The Stiletto Formal, Metroid at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746.
Wed, July 30
Arturo Sandoval at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Beres Hammond, Tribe of Kings at Wave House, 858-228-9283. Mon Marie at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746.
Thur, July 31
*Emmylou Harris at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. *Jay Reatard at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Chromeo at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. Engelbert Humperdinck at Pala Casino (Palomar Starlight Theater), 760-510-5100. Stanley Jordan at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Eileen Ivers at Copley Symphony Hall, 619-235-0804. Arturo Sandoval at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Warped Tour Battle of the Bands at ‘Canes, 858-488-1780. Jon McLaughlin at SOMA, 619-226-7662. Prince Po, Phashara at Static Lounge, 619-544-1609. Fever, Antiquark at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746. *Greg Laswell at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140
August
Fri, Aug. 1
Dolly Parton at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. Paramore, Jack’s Mannequin, Phantom Planet at Concerts on the Green @ Qualcomm, 619-220-TIXS. Pinback at Del Mar Race Track, 858-755-1141. *The Hold Steady at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Johnny Polanco at Anthology, 619-595-0300. The Cured, Cash’d Out at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE.
Sat, Aug. 2
Richard Cheese & Lounge Against The Machine at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. Belinda Gail, Curly Musgrave at Acoustic Music San Diego, 619-303-8176. The English Beat at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. Missing Persons at Anthology, 619-595-0300.
Sun, Aug. 3
The Temptations, The Four Tops at Valley View Casino, 866-VIEW-WIN. George Thorogood, Buddy Guy at Viejas (Concerts in the Park), 619-659-1996. Pat Benetar, Neil Giraldo at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. Conjunto Primavera at Harrah’s Rincon (Open Sky Theater), 866-468-3399. Cavalera Conspiracy, Dillinger Escape Plan at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. Thao & The Get Down Stay Down at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Carrie Rodriguez at Anthology, 619-595-0300. The Subways at The Epicentre, 858-271-4000.
Mon, Aug. 4
Belinda Carlisle, The Human League, ABC, Dead or Alive, Naked Eyes at Viejas (Concerts in the Park), 619-659-1996. Huey Lewis & The News at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. Nomo at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Excuses For Skipping, The Direct Method at Beauty Bar, 619-516-4746.
Tue, Aug. 5
Lyle Lovett at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. Steely Dan at Pala Casino (Palomar Starlight Theater), 760-510-5100.
Wed, Aug. 6
Boz Scaggs at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. Daby Toure at Anthology, 619-595-0300. La Quite, Phoenix Bodies, Ghostlimb at Che Café, 858-534-2311. The Hush Sound, The Cab at SOMA, 619-226-7662. The Iguanas, The Swinging Kings at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140.
Thur, Aug. 7
Immortal Technique at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. The Banner, Dr. Acula, David Costa at SOMA, 619-226-7662.
Fri, Aug. 8
Shai Hulud, Full Blown Chaos, Epicurean at SOMA, 619-226-7662. Me First & The Gimme Gimmes at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. The Bravery at Del Mar Race Track, 858-755-1141. Joshua James, Cory Chisel at The Casbah (early show), 619-232-HELL. Sean Kingston at Wave House, 858-228-9283.
Sat, Aug. 9
*The Faint, Jaguar Love at SOMA, 619-226-7662. Jim Kweskin at Acoustic Music San Diego, 619-303-8176. Larry Carlton at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Manic Hispanic at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Bob Marley Roots Rock Reggae Festival at Del Mar Race Track, 858-755-1141. Under A Blood Red Sky at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. Tribo de Jah at WorldBeat Cultural Center, 619-230-1190. Crown City Rockers at Winston’s, 619-222-6822. *Steve Poltz & The Cynics, Sara Petite at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. Jesse McCartney, Jordin Sparks at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497.
Sun, Aug. 10
UB40 at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. *Nas, Talib Kweli, Jay Electronica at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE.
Mon, Aug. 11
UB40 at Pala Casino (Palomar Starlight Theater), 760-510-5100.
Tue, Aug. 12
David Sanborn & Fourplay at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. The Fabulous Thunderbirds at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Passenger at House of Blues (Delta Room), 619-299-BLUE.
Wed, Aug. 13
Michael McDonald at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. Octopus Project at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Bow Wow at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. Papa Grows Funk at Winston’s, 619-222-6822. The Fabulous Thunderbirds at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Rob Corona, Laura Roppe at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140
Thur, Aug. 14
Vans Warped Tour 2008 at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 619-671-3500. The Gipsy Kings at Valley View Casino, 866-VIEW-WIN. Jethro Tull at Harrah’s Rincon (Open Sky Theater), 866-468-3399. Joe Cocker at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497.
Fri, Aug. 15
Tower of Power at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. KillWhitneyDead, Carnifex, Salt The Wound at SOMA, 619-226-7662. Xiu Xiu, Carla Bozulich, Common Ider King Ider at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Gnomes Gone Wild Fest at Che Café, 858-534-2311.
Sat, Aug. 16
Martina McBride, Jack Ingram at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 619-671-3500. Strunz & Farah at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Ilya, Film School at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Knights of the Abyss, Burning The Masses at SOMA, 619-226-7662. Gnomes Gone Wild Fest at Che Café, 858-534-2311. B-Side Players at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140.
Sun, Aug. 17
*Matt Pryor, Chris Conley at House of Blues (Delta Room), 619-299-BLUE. Dramarama, Gene Loves Jezebel, When In Rome at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE.
Mon, Aug. 18
The Gipsy Kings at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497.
Tue, Aug. 19
Steve Winwood at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. Edwin McCain at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE.
Wed, Aug. 20
Donna Summer at Viejas (Concerts in the Park), 619-659-1996. Steve Tyrell at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Hootie & The Blowfish at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497.
Thur, Aug. 21
Sheryl Crow, James Blunt at Valley View Casino, 866-VIEW-WIN. Steve Tyrell at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Toots & The Maytals at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. The Bo Deans at Wave House, 858-228-9283. I Am Ghost, Eyes Set To Kill, The Urgency at The Epicentre, 858-271-4000. Van Hunt at House of Blues (Delta Room), 619-299-BLUE.
Fri, Aug. 22
Dave Matthews Band, Robert Earl Keen at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 619-671-3500. Bob Log III, Scott H. Biram at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Steve Tyrell at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Katchafire at ‘Canes, 858-488-1780. *Black Francis at Del Mar Race Track, 858-755-1141. *Broken Social Scene at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. *Sondre Lerche at House of Blues (Delta Room), 619-299-BLUE.
Sat, Aug. 23
Steve Tyrell at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Tony Hawk’s Boom Boom Huck Jam at Concerts on the Green @ Qualcomm, 619-220-TIXS. Eddy Grant at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. *The Black Keys, Kinky, Saul Williams at Petco Park (Ace Parking lot). Ahimsa at WorldBeat Cultural Center, 619-230-1190. Little Brother at ‘Canes, 858-488-1780. Beachwood Sparks at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. The Raggedy Anns, James Rabbit, Da Bears, Monsters From Mars at Che Café, 858-534-2311.
Sun, Aug. 24
*El Vez at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Joshua Radin, Erin McCarley at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. Anthony Green, Good Old War, Person L at SOMA, 619-226-7662. Steve Forbert at Anthology, 619-595-0300.
Mon, Aug. 25
Matthew Sweet at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140.
Tue, Aug. 26
Sebastian Bach at Viejas (Dreamcatcher), 619-220-8497. John Cruz at Anthology, 619-595-0300.
Wed, Aug. 27
*Radiohead, Liars at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 619-671-3500. John Fogerty at Pala Casino (Palomar Starlight Theater), 760-510-5100. Toad The Wet Sprocket at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. Desert Rose Band at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. Jay Nash, Meiko, Joe Purdy, Low Stars at Anthology, 619-595-0300.
Thur, Aug. 28
Poison at Pala Casino (Palomar Starlight Theater), 760-510-5100. Patty Griffin, Langhorne Slim at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. The Mannequin Men at Bar Pink Elephant, 619-564-7194. Darkest Hour, Parkway Drive, Misery Signals at SOMA, 619-226-7662. The Melvins, Big Business at ‘Canes, 858-488-1780.
Fri, Aug. 29
Steel Pulse at Del Mar Race Track, 858-755-1141. Jackie Greene at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Matt & Kim, Best Fwends, Doctor Bird at Che Café, 858-534-2311.
Sat, Aug. 30
Melissa Etheridge at Viejas (Concerts in the Park), 619-659-1996. RX Bandits, Portugal The Man at SOMA, 619-226-7662. Dave Mason at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Polvo, Trans Am at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. *Devo at Del Mar Race Track, 858-755-1141. Jack Johnson, Culver City Dub Collective at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 619-671-3500.
Sun, Aug. 31
Dirty Dozen Brass Band at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. Mr. Lewis & The Funeral 5 at Bar Pink Elephant, 619-564-7194.
EONS FROM NOW
Mon, Sept. 1
Southern Culture On The Skids, Slim Cessna’s Auto Club at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL.
Tue, Sept. 2
*Ice Cube at 4th & B, 619-231-4343.
Wed, Sept. 3
The English Beat at Del Mar Race Track, 858-755-1141.
Thur, Sept. 4
*Lucinda Williams at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. Foghat at Sycuan Theatre, 619-659-3380. Amos Lee, Lucy Wainwright Roche at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140.
Fri, Sept. 5
*Graf Orlock, Zann, Lewd Acts at Che Café, 858-534-2311. Guttermouth, Stranger at ‘Canes, 858-488-1780. The Intelligence at Bar Pink Elephant, 619-564-7194. Anthony B at WorldBeat Cultural Center, 619-230-1190.
Sat, Sept. 6
Slightly Stoopid, Pepper at SDSU Open Air Theatre, 619-594-6947. *Bob Dylan at Concerts on the Green @ Qualcomm, 619-220-TIXS. Xavier Rudd at 4th & B, 619-231-4343. Tribal Seeds at WorldBeat Cultural Center, 619-230-1190. Trippin’ The Sixties at Acoustic Music San Diego, 619-303-8176.
Sun, Sept. 7
Willie Nelson at Harrah’s Rincon (Open Sky Theater), 866-468-3399.
Mon, Sept. 8
*Lee “Scratch” Perry at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140.
Tue, Sept. 9
Bodies of Water, Throw Me The Statue at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL.
Wed, Sept. 10
Tim Finn at Anthology, 619-595-0300. *Walter Meego, School of Seven Bells at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL.
Thur, Sept. 11
JJ Grey & MOFRO, Hill Country Revue at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140
Fri, Sept. 12
Jaguares at Viejas (Concerts in the Park), 619-659-1996. Alan Parsons Live Project at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. Larry Coryell at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Alejandro Fernandez at Cox Arena, 619-220-8497. Pine Mountain Logs at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. Ratatat at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE.
Sat, Sept. 13
Maroon 5, Counting Crows, Augustana at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 619-671-3500. Air Supply, Christopher Cross at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. Larry Coryell at Anthology, 619-595-0300. Rebelution at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE.
Fri, Sept. 14
Sister Hazel at Viejas (Dreamcatcher), 619-220-8497.
Tue, Sept. 16
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds at 4th & B, 619-231-4343. Lindsey Buckingham at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. Delerium at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE.
Wed, Sept. 17
Dr. Dog at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Thee Oh Sees, Sic Alps, Ty Segall at Bar Pink Elephant, 619-564-7194. *Aesop Rock, Rob Sonic, DJ Big Wiz at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140.
Fri, Sept. 19
*Street Scene 2008 at Tailgate Park, 512-389-0315. Rancid, H20, Danny Diablo at SOMA, 619-226-7662.
Sat, Sept. 20
*Street Scene 2008 at Tailgate Park, 512-389-0315.
Sun, Sept. 21
Chicago at Harrah’s Rincon (The Pavilion), 866-468-3399. Al Green, Gladys Knight at Harrah’s Rincon (Open Sky Theater), 866-468-3399. Willy Porter at Acoustic Music San Diego, 619-303-8176. Ana Gabriel at Pala Casino (Palomar Starlight Theater), 760-510-5100. Miles Hunt, Wayne Hussey, Lisa Dewey at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. August Burns Red, A Skylit Drive, Sky Eats Airplane at SOMA, 619-226-7662. Luis Miguel at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 619-671-3500.
Mon, Sept. 22
Lila Downs at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE.
Tue, Sept. 23
Railroad Earth at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. Silver Jews at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL.
Wed, Sept. 24
Average White Band at Anthology, 619-595-0300. *The Raconteurs, The Kills at SDSU Open Air Theatre, 619-594-6947. *Okkervil River, Sea Wolf at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. Tussle at Bar Pink Elephant, 619-564-7194.
Thur, Sept. 25
Kenny G at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. *My Morning Jacket at SDSU Open Air Theatre, 619-594-6947. Bootsy Collins’ Tribute to James Brown at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. Average White Band at Anthology, 619-595-0300. *Federico Aubele at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL.
Fri, Sept. 26
Janet Jackson at San Diego Sports Arena, 619-220-8497. Dark Star Orchestra at Wave House, 858-228-9283.
Sat, Sept. 27
Switchfoot, Third Day, Robert Randolph & The Family Band at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 619-671-3500. Anita Baker at Pala Casino Events Center, 760-510-5100.
Sun, Sept. 28
Etta James & The Roots Band at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8947. Greg Brown at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. *Flogging Molly at Viejas (Concerts in the Park), 619-659-1996. *Ra Ra Riot, Walter Meego, Morning Benders at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL.
Tue, Sept. 30
Johnny Winter at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. Santana, Salvador Santana Band at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 619-671-3500.
Wed, Oct. 1
Lagwagon, MxPx at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE. *Sigur Rós at Copley Symphony Hall, 619-235-0804. *The Dandy Warhols, A Place To Bury Strangers, The Upsidedown at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140.
Thur, Oct. 2
*The Mars Volta at SDSU Open Air Theatre, 619-594-6947.
Fri, Oct. 3
America at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8947. *The Swell Season, Iron & Wine at SDSU Open Air Theatre, 619-594-6947.
Sat, Oct. 4
The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. Eric Andersen at Acoustic Music San Diego, 619-303-8176. Led Zepagain at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE.
Sun, Oct. 5
Cecilio & Kapono at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8947. It’s A Beautiful Day at Acoustic Music San Diego, 619-303-8176. John Brown’s Body, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140.
Mon, Oct. 6
Nick Lowe at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140.
Tue, Oct. 7
*Neil Diamond at San Diego Sports Arena, 619-220-8497.
Wed, Oct. 8
Smokey Robinson at Pala Casino (Palomar Starlight Theater), 760-510-5100.
Thur, Oct. 9
Quintron & Miss Pussycat, Golden Triangle at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL. Sara Barielles at Spreckels, 619-235-9500.
Fri, Oct. 10
Bang Camaro at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL.
Wed, Oct. 15
Randy Travis at Valley View Casino, 866-VIEW-WIN. Lotus at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140.
Thur, Oct. 16
Jimmy Buffett at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 619-671-3500.
Fri, Oct. 17
Born Ruffians at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL.
Sat, Oct. 18
Kris Kristofferson at Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 858-748-0505.
Sun, Oct. 19
Gordon Lightfoot at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 619-220-8497. Streetlight Manifesto, The AKAs, The Swellers at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE.
Mon, Oct. 20
Tech N9ne at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE.
Thur, Oct. 23
Presidents Of The United States at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140. Mike Relm at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL.
Fri, Oct. 24
*Stereolab, Monade at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140.
Sat, Oct. 25
Eliza Gilkyson at Acoustic Music San Diego, 619-303-8176.
Thur, Oct. 30
Cowboy Mouth at Belly Up Tavern, 858-481-8140.
Sat, Nov. 1
K-Ci & JoJo at Viejas (Dreamcatcher), 619-220-8497. Ray Lamontagne at Spreckels, 619-235-9500.
Tue, Nov. 4
*Madonna at Petco Park, 619-220-TIXS.
Fri, Nov. 7
The Spinners at Viejas (Dreamcatcher), 619-220-8497.
Sat, Nov. 8
Carrie Underwood at San Diego Sports Arena, 619-220-8497. Citizen Cope at Spreckels, 619-235-9500.
Sun, Nov. 9
Ellis Paul at Acoustic Music San Diego, 619-303-8176.
Wed, Nov. 12
Joe Satriani at House of Blues, 619-299-BLUE.
Thur, Nov. 13
K.D. Lang at Copley Symphony Hall, 619-235-0804.
Sat, Nov. 15
*Mudhoney at The Casbah, 619-232-HELL.
Wed, Nov. 26
New Kids On The Block at San Diego Sports Arena, 619-220-8497.
Wed, Dec. 3
Wynonna Judd at Harrah’s Rincon (The Pavilion), 866-468-3399.
Sat, Dec. 20
Sarah Brightman at San Diego Sports Arena, 619-220-8497.
Published: 07/08/2008
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Mike Krum will be opening for The Mother Hips and Jackie Greene at The Belly Up Tavern Saturday, April 12th at 8pm. For more info on NYC's breakout band of 2008 go to www.mikekrum.com, www.myspace.com/mikekrummusic and www.youtube.com/mikekrumvideos
posted by krum on 4/02/08 @ 11:06 p.m.
Oh crap! I didn't know En Vogue was playing on May 31st!!! Oh well, I guess I'll catch them another 100 years later when they play.
Going to miss them to see Val Emmich, www.myspace.com/valemmich, at Lestat's Coffee House, www.lestats.com. He'll be there on may 31st at 8pm. Awesome guy. If anyone isn't doing anything on that day, should really check him out.
posted by laylawnknee on 5/28/08 @ 09:36 p.m.
BEDFORD GROVE's debut album release event @ SOMA!!! Featuring musical guests Crash Encore, Fing, Love Campaign, and Anglin! FREE giveaways and door Prizes all night from UNIV, WAFFO, Hanger 94, Alphanueric, and more. ONly $8 event starts at 7pm on Saturday April 19th. 3350 Sports Arena Blvd. more info please visit http://bedfordgrovemusic.com