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Pop goes San Diego: Nick Lowe, The Maine, Digable Planets
Live music, March 26-28, 2026
8123 Fest
Nick Lowe and the Cactus Blossoms
Upcoming Event
Nick Lowe and The Cactus Blossoms
- Thursday, March 26, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
- Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach
- Age Limit: 21+
Nick Lowe is a veteran singer-songwriter and producer renowned for his witty power-pop songwriting on catchy radio hits such as “I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass” (1978) and “Cruel To Be Kind” (1979), as well as for producing Elvis Costello’s first five albums and writing Costello’s hit “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding.” A key figure in the UK pub rock scene, he was a member of Brinsley Schwarz and later co-fronted the popular roots-rock group Rockpile with Dave Edmunds. As a major player in the Stiff Records story, he also produced The Damned’s “New Rose,” widely considered the first English punk single. This tour teams Lowe with The Cactus Blossoms, featuring brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum, who are widely recognized for their authentic sounding 1960s-inspired Everly Brothers-style sibling harmonies, even though they didn't start singing together until their 30s.
The Maine
Upcoming Event
The Maine
- Friday, March 27, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
- Observatory North Park, 2891 University Avenue, San Diego
- Age Limit: Not available
Founded in the early 2000s in Tempe, Arizona, pop rock band The Maine started out as an emo-leaning pop-punk group, but later evolved into a more alt-rock sound and presentation. They were propelled to arena headliners by a devotional fanbase that calls themselves the 8123 Community, with the band even curating their own 8123 Fest. They’re known for blending introspective and vulnerable lyrics with pop sensibilities on albums such as Can’t Stop Won’t Stop (2008), Forever Halloween (2013), American Candy (2015), and Are You OK (2019). The Maine recently released a new single, “Quiet Part Loud,” in advance of their tenth studio album Joy Next Door, due April 10. Their current headline tour is their first road trip together in nearly two years.
Digable Planets
Upcoming Event
Digable Planets
- Friday, March 27, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
- Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach
- Age Limit: 21+
Upcoming Event
Digable Planets
- Saturday, March 28, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
- Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach
- Age Limit: 21+
Formed in 1987, Digable Planets earned platinum sales status for its cosmic imagery, blending 1990s jazz samples with socially conscious, often political hip-hop lyrics. Featuring members with backgrounds in different cities, including Philadelphia and Washington D.C., they’re best known for their massive 1992 hit “Rebirth Of Slick (Cool Like Dat).” The band split in the mid-90s but came back together in 2005 to reclaim their legacy as a pivotal act in the early jazz-rap scene with a new compilation album. They again reunited in 2015-2016 for their first tour since 2005, and the reconciliation went well enough for the central trio — Butterfly, Ladybug Mecca, and Doodlebug — to release a subsequent live album. Their concerts pay tribute to records that have since achieved cult status, including Reachin' (A New Refutation of Time and Space) and Blowout Comb. The latter release will be highlighted on this tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of their biggest-selling full-length, with a Solana Beach performance slated to feature a full five-piece band re-creating the entire album.
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Pop goes San Diego: Nick Lowe, The Maine, Digable Planets
Live music, March 26-28, 2026
Pop goes San Diego: Nick Lowe, The Maine, Digable Planets
Live music, March 26-28, 2026
8123 Fest
Nick Lowe and the Cactus Blossoms
Upcoming Event
Nick Lowe and The Cactus Blossoms
- Thursday, March 26, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
- Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach
- Age Limit: 21+
Nick Lowe is a veteran singer-songwriter and producer renowned for his witty power-pop songwriting on catchy radio hits such as “I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass” (1978) and “Cruel To Be Kind” (1979), as well as for producing Elvis Costello’s first five albums and writing Costello’s hit “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding.” A key figure in the UK pub rock scene, he was a member of Brinsley Schwarz and later co-fronted the popular roots-rock group Rockpile with Dave Edmunds. As a major player in the Stiff Records story, he also produced The Damned’s “New Rose,” widely considered the first English punk single. This tour teams Lowe with The Cactus Blossoms, featuring brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum, who are widely recognized for their authentic sounding 1960s-inspired Everly Brothers-style sibling harmonies, even though they didn't start singing together until their 30s.
The Maine
Upcoming Event
The Maine
- Friday, March 27, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
- Observatory North Park, 2891 University Avenue, San Diego
- Age Limit: Not available
Founded in the early 2000s in Tempe, Arizona, pop rock band The Maine started out as an emo-leaning pop-punk group, but later evolved into a more alt-rock sound and presentation. They were propelled to arena headliners by a devotional fanbase that calls themselves the 8123 Community, with the band even curating their own 8123 Fest. They’re known for blending introspective and vulnerable lyrics with pop sensibilities on albums such as Can’t Stop Won’t Stop (2008), Forever Halloween (2013), American Candy (2015), and Are You OK (2019). The Maine recently released a new single, “Quiet Part Loud,” in advance of their tenth studio album Joy Next Door, due April 10. Their current headline tour is their first road trip together in nearly two years.
Digable Planets
Upcoming Event
Digable Planets
- Friday, March 27, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
- Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach
- Age Limit: 21+
Upcoming Event
Digable Planets
- Saturday, March 28, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
- Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach
- Age Limit: 21+
Formed in 1987, Digable Planets earned platinum sales status for its cosmic imagery, blending 1990s jazz samples with socially conscious, often political hip-hop lyrics. Featuring members with backgrounds in different cities, including Philadelphia and Washington D.C., they’re best known for their massive 1992 hit “Rebirth Of Slick (Cool Like Dat).” The band split in the mid-90s but came back together in 2005 to reclaim their legacy as a pivotal act in the early jazz-rap scene with a new compilation album. They again reunited in 2015-2016 for their first tour since 2005, and the reconciliation went well enough for the central trio — Butterfly, Ladybug Mecca, and Doodlebug — to release a subsequent live album. Their concerts pay tribute to records that have since achieved cult status, including Reachin' (A New Refutation of Time and Space) and Blowout Comb. The latter release will be highlighted on this tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of their biggest-selling full-length, with a Solana Beach performance slated to feature a full five-piece band re-creating the entire album.