Kai Kalama at Estancia La JollaJune 11Acoustic island musician Kai Kalama has been singing and performing since the age of six. He then played guitar and sang with his brother, who he has maintained a …

Fruit BatsUpcoming EventFruit BatsThursday, June 11, 2026, 7:30 p.m.Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Avenue, Solana BeachAge Limit: 21+MoreFruits Bats is an indie folk-rock band with elements of retro-inspired dream pop. The group is led …

End of the Line was a seminal early 1990s hardcore band featuring members of art punk band Antioch Arrow and Heroin (an early example of screamo, a punk subgenre), who were both signed to hardcore/emo …

Zak Najor at Lou Lou’s Jungle RoomJune 5Funky jazz drummer Zak Najor is a founding member of The Greyboy Allstars, helping to develop their signature boogaloo sound and performing on influential early releases. His 1970s-inspired …

LeAnn RimesUpcoming EventLeAnn RimesSaturday, June 6, 2026, 7:30 p.m.Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula, CAAge Limit: Not availableMoreCountry music star LeAnn Rimes first gained national attention at age eight on the TV talent …

Jazz vocalist Jonathan Karrant's full-length On and On was released in early 2012, hitting number four on the Billboard Jazz charts. He has gone on to receive honors including the New York City Jazz Cabaret …

Mike Pinto at the Holding CompanyMay 28“My shows have a big energy, with the organ and horns blaring at all times,” says surf-n-ska rocker Mike Pinto, who grew up in a suburb of Philadelphia called …

Ringo Starr & His All Starr BandUpcoming EventRingo Starr & His All Starr BandThursday, May 28, 2026, 7:30 p.m.Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula, CAAge Limit: Not availableMoreOnetime Beatles drummer Ringo Starr may …

Russell Dickerson and Niko MoonUpcoming EventRussell Dickerson and Niko MoonThursday, May 21, 2026, 7:30 p.m.Petco Park, 100 Park Boulevard, San DiegoAge Limit: Not availableMoreMulti-platinum selling country pop singer Russell Dickerson is known for blending romantic …

Nathan Raney at the CasbahMay 21El Cajon resident Nathan Raney began playing music in grade school, starting on the drums before picking up the bass and then guitar. While developing as a songwriter, he studied …

The Gay Agenda at the Banshee BarMay 15Formed in 2017 and citing influences such as Limp Wrist and The HIRS Collective, The Gay Agenda is a “homo riot” hardcore punk outfit known for advocating  LGBTQ+ …

Shenel JohnsUpcoming EventShenel JohnsSaturday, May 16, 2026, 5:30 p.m.JAI at the Conrad, 7600 Fay Avenue, San DiegoAge Limit: All agesMoreShenel Johns is a jazz musician whose vocal range is rooted in her early exposure to …

Made up of singer-guitarist Elijah Gibbins-Croft, bassist-singer Oey James, and drummer Ian Robles, surf-jazz/indie-rock trio Foxtide was formed by friends who share a love for surf-and-sun indie rock, heavily influenced by Southern California's garage scene. …

Farm Truck at Grand Ole BBQ Flinn SpringsMay 7Influenced by L.A.’s cowpunk scene of the 1980s, the burgeoning alternative country scene of the 1990s, and the Oklahoma/Texas Red Dirt sound, Farm Truck was formed in …

Gator By the BayUpcoming EventGator By The Bay FestivalThursday, May 7, 2026, noonSpanish Landing Park, 4077 N. Harbor Drive, San DiegoAge Limit: Not availableMoreThe Gator By the Bay Festival is a Louisiana-themed experience with vendors …

Lauryn HillUpcoming EventMs. Lauryn HillThursday, April 30, 2026, 7:30 p.m.Petco Park, 100 Park Boulevard, San DiegoAge Limit: All agesMoreLauryn Hill was only 13 years old in the late 1980s when she joined the group that …

Cave Bastard at the Banshee BarApril 30Sludge/death metal band Cave Bastard was founded in 2014 by bassist Troy Oftedal, a former member of Cattle Decapitation who left that group in 2009, and guitarist Nick Padron, …

Gayle Skidmore has a new single and video for her folk-pop track “The Road to Nowhere,” inspired by her journey to Lapland, Finland, where she connected with her family’s indigenous Sámi roots in the remote …

Songwriter Sanctuary at Normal Heights United Methodist ChurchApril 24The monthly Songwriter Sanctuary series features local songwriters sharing stories behind their songs in a Nashville-style in-the-round format. Hosted in a hundred year-old sanctuary that was once …

The Brook & the BluffUpcoming EventThe Brook & The BluffThursday, April 23, 2026, 7:30 p.m.Observatory North Park, 2891 University Avenue, San DiegoAge Limit: 18+MoreFormed in Alabama and based in Nashville, The Brook & the Bluff was …

Orchestral Soundtracks, San Diego's community videogame and anime orchestra, in partnership with Scarlet Moon, will stage their Spring Concert on Saturday, May 23 at Canyon Crest Academy. "OST came together through a mutual love for …

Tigers in Cairo at Brick By BrickCelebrating the 20th anniversary of Suck Out The Poison, He Is Legend will headline a Linda Vista bill that includes A Lot Like Birds, Lost in Separation, and locals Tigers …

Acclaimed vocalist Allison Adams Tucker will headline the 15th annual International Jazz Day San Diego at Dizzy's on April 30. Declared in 2011 by UNESCO, Jazz Day recognizes jazz music as a worldwide force for …

FKA TwigsUpcoming EventFKA TwigsThursday, April 9, 2026, 7:30 p.m.Sound, 2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, San DiegoAge Limit: 21+MoreBritish singer, songwriter, producer, dancer, and director Tahliah Debrett Barnett, aka FKA Twigs, kicked off her showbiz career as a backup …

Ashley E. Norton at Grand Ole BBQ Flinn SpringsApril 9Beginning her career in the Arizona music scene with folk-rock band Delcoa, Americana singer-songwriter Ashley E. Norton moved to Nashville in 2010 to pursue her love …

Rachel Jay at Estancia La Jolla Hotel and SpaApril 2Rachel Jay plays a variety of original songs and covers of artists who specialize in acoustic-driven soul. Her own music incorporates elements of jazz, R&B, folk, …

The War And TreatyUpcoming EventThe War And TreatyThursday, April 2, 2026, 7 p.m.Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9500 Gilman Drive, San DiegoAge Limit: Not availableMoreHusband-and-wife duo Michael and Tanya Trotter, AKA The War And Treaty, are recognized …

Blues For Greeny is a tribute to early Fleetwood Mac songwriter and guitarist Peter Green fronted by Daniel “Dude” Cervantes of Howlin’ Rain, Mrs. Henry, and The Band tribute Chest Fever. A singer-songwriter, record producer, …

Nick Lowe and the Cactus BlossomsUpcoming EventNick Lowe and The Cactus BlossomsThursday, March 26, 2026, 7:30 p.m.Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Avenue, Solana BeachAge Limit: 21+MoreNick Lowe is a veteran singer-songwriter and producer renowned …

Songwriter Sanctuary at Normal Heights United Methodist ChurchMarch 27Songwriter Sanctuary is a monthly, community-focused music series showcasing local talent in an intimate in-the-round setting, curated by singer-songwriter Lindsay White (The Lovebirds). Performances are staged in …

Slack Key ‘Ohana at WaterbarMarch 19Slack Key ʻOhana is a Kaleponi (California) based guitar trio with an ever-expanding roster of guest talent rotating in both studio and live performances. With a “Tiki” Waikīkī 1940’s vibe, …

CRSSD FestivalUpcoming EventCRSSD FestivalSaturday, March 14, 2026, 2 p.m.Waterfront Park, 1600 Pacific Highway, San DiegoAge Limit: 21+MoreUpcoming EventCRSSD FestivalSunday, March 15, 2026, 2 p.m.Waterfront Park, 1600 Pacific Highway, San DiegoAge Limit: 21+MoreThe two-day CRSSD Festival …

Gary Wilson at the Tower BarMarch 12Highly influenced by avant-garde performer John Cage, DIY lounge-rock icon Gary Wilson and his band the Blind Dates performed all over San Diego in the 70s and early 80s. …

Jonathan Karrant at Lou Lou’s Jungle RoomMarch 5Pop-jazz crooner Jonathan Karrant grew up in Fort Smith, Arkansas, but now lives and works in San Diego. He works straight out of the American songbook, citing among …

Bassist Frank Mannix, a vet of iconic local 1960s acts like Sandi & the Accents and the Brain Police, has reportedly passed away.The Accents got their start when guitarists Frank Mannix and Don Lovas met …

The ResidentsUpcoming EventThe ResidentsThursday, January 15, 2026, 7:30 p.m.Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Avenue, Solana BeachAge Limit: 21+MoreAfter 45 years of myth, mystery, and anticipation, The Residents will perform their 1979 album Eskimo in a …

Michelle Lundeen at Humphreys Backstage Music ClubJanuary 15Dubbed the “Queen of Steam” for her soulful vocals and energetic stage presence, blues singer Michelle Lundeen blends classic roadhouse rhythm & blues, jump swing, Memphis groove, sultry …

RJD2Upcoming EventRJD2Saturday, January 10, 2026, 7:30 p.m.Music Box, 1337 India Street, San DiegoAge Limit: 21+MoreRamble Jon Krohn, aka RJD2, is known for his sample-based electronic hip-hop instrumentals. He’s part of a new school of innovative beat-making …

Peach Cooler at the Music BoxJanuary 8Fronted by Ocean Beach singer-songwriter Paige Koehler, indie pop-rock band Peach Cooler blends nostalgic 1960s surf culture with modern indie rock and soul, creating a vibrant and retro “beachy” …

ParkbreezyUpcoming EventParkbreezy, Pheel, TF MarzThursday, January 1, 2026, 4 p.m.Quartyard, 1301 Market Street, San DiegoAge Limit: Not availableMoreDance/electronic artist Parker Williams, aka Parkbreezy, is known for his fusion of downtempo, jazz, and bass elements, with …

Fish & the Seaweeds at Stone Brewing Liberty StationJanuary 1Based in Point Loma, island-themed jam rock band Fish & the Seaweeds blend classic rock covers (especially Jimi Hendrix tunes) with original songs, creating spontaneous, immersive …