CLUBS
Anthology—-Christian Scott, Stefon Harris and David Sanchez, 7:30 p.m. Aug.25, $12-$49; Acoustic Alchemy, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26, $15-$44;Kalifornia featuring Jose Luis Barte, 9:30 p.m. Aug. 26, $12;Acoustic Alchemy, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Aug. 27, $10-$44; LusciousNoise with members of San Diego Symphony, 6 p.m. Aug. 28, $10-$26;Bilal, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Aug. 30, $10-$49; benefit concert forAngel O’Brien, 6 p.m. Aug. 31, $25; 1337 India St., San Diego;generally all ages; anthologysd.com or 619-595-0300.
Bar Leucadian—-Music at 9:30 p.m.; DJ Digital Opinion, Aug. 25; Oceanside SoundSystem, Aug. 26; Nude BBQ Band, Aug. 27; karaoke, Aug. 28;California Ranger, Aug. 29; open mike, Aug. 30; DJ LunarRotation,DJ Edify, Lexican Devil, Heinrick, Aug. 31; 1542 N. Coast Highway101, Leucadia; thebarleucadian.com or 760-753-2094.
Bar Pink—-Music at 10 p.m.; Queen Caveat, Aug. 25; Junior and Vaughn, Aug.26; Grave Babies, Young Prisms, Aug. 27; Man/Miracle, ChairsMissing, Aug. 28; Mouthbreathers, Lunar Maps, Aug. 31; 3829 30thSt., San Diego; barpink.com .
The BeachsideGrill—- Open mike with Pamela Jean, 7 p.m Aug. 25;Strange Affliction and friends, 8 p.m. Aug. 26; the Blurbs, 1 p.m.Aug. 27; hip-hop, 8 p.m. Aug. 27; 215 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside;thebeachsidegrill.com or 760-433-8850.
Belly UpTavern—- Charles Bradley, DJ Claire, 9 p.m. Aug. 25,$17; Atomic Groove, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 26, $5; Red Not Chili Peppers,Vitalogy, No Duh!, DJ ManCat, 9 p.m. Aug. 26, $10-$12; VokabKompany, Pigeon John, Crush Effect, DJ ManCat, 9 p.m. Aug. 27,$11-$13; Pete Johnson and Jus’ Blues Baby, Tomcat Courtney, 3:30p.m. Aug. 28, $8-$10; Abbey Road, 8 p.m. Aug. 28, $12-$14;Bushwalla, Rafter, Gravity, 8 p.m. Aug. 31, $14-$16; 143 S. CedrosAve., Solana Beach; bellyup.com or 858-481-4040.
Boar Cross’n—-Shake Before Us, the Essentials, 8 p.m. Aug. 25, $5; Club Nightwith DJ, 8 p.m. Aug. 26, $5 after 10; Stone Senses, Irieside, 7p.m. Aug. 27, $5 after 9; 390 Grand Ave., Carlsbad; boarcrossn.netor 760-720-3919.
Brick byBrick—- Butthole Surfers, 400 Blows, 8 p.m. Aug. 26,$25; Caskets on Parade, Aizen, Beneath Lanston, Moxie, Comfort inRage, 7 p.m. Aug. 27, $8; Cannon Fire, 8 p.m. Aug. 31, $5; 1130Buenos Ave., San Diego; brickbybrick.com or 619-275-5483.
The Casbah—-Doors open at 8:30 p.m.; Obits, Disappears, Beaters, Aug. 25, $12;Hyena, Art vs. Science, the Hundred Days, DJ Patrick Heaney, Aug.26, $10; EL Ten Eleven, Sister Crayon, Aug. 27, $12-$14; Tapes ‘NTapes, the Chain Gang of 1974, Aug. 28, $16; Neon Cough, Death onMars, the Very Scott Mathiasen SO3, Aug. 29, free; Nicey NiceWorld, Illuminauts, Aug. 31, $7; 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; 21and up; casbahmusic.com or 619-232-4355.
Cheers ofRamona—- Karaoke, Aug. 25; AJ Croce, Aug. 27; MikeGardner, Aug. 30; 2475 Main St., Ramona; cheersramona.com or760-789-0270.
Coyote Bar &Grill—- Mystique Element of Soul, 6 p.m. Aug. 25; DJPaul D, 10:30 p.m. Aug. 25; Replacements, 6 p.m. Aug. 26; DJ GaryB, 10:30 p.m. Aug. 26; Black Bird, 3 p.m. Aug. 27; Zydeco BluesPatrol, 6 p.m. Aug. 27; DJ Paul D, 10:30 p.m. Aug. 27; Steamers, 2p.m. Aug. 28; Billy Watson, 5 p.m. Aug. 28; karaoke, 6 p.m. Aug. 29and Aug. 30; battle of the bands hosted by Brokers Band, 6 p.m.Aug. 31; 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad; coyotecarlsbad.comor 760-729-4695.
Dizzy’s—- TommyHolladay, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25, $10; Gilbert Castellanos, 8 p.m. Aug.26, $12-$15; the Mattson 2, In Motion Trio, 8 p.m. Aug. 28,$10-$15; San Diego Wine & Culinary Center, 200 Harbor Drive,San Diego; dizzysjazz.com or 858-270-7467.
E Street Cafe—-Jazz with Joseph Angelastro, 7 p.m. Aug. 25; Cleopatra, 7 p.m. Aug.26; Mike Rudolph and Dana & Co., 7 p.m. Aug. 27; Vladimir andYael, 6 p.m. Aug. 28; open mike, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 30; 128/130 W. ESt., Encinitas; estreetcafe.com or 760-230-2038.
4th & B—-Hip-hop with Tha Committee, Yung Docc, Al Star, Ill All, IllThoughts, Elevated Company, 7 p.m. Aug. 25, $10; Diana Reyes,Hacienda y Kontacto 7, 9 p.m. Aug. 31, free —- call 619-570-1993;345 B St., San Diego;4thandbevents.com or619-231-4343.
Hensley’s Flying ElephantPub & Grill—- Music at 8 p.m.; Nate Hanco*ck, Aug.25; the Money Band, Aug. 26; Musicians Mic Night, Aug. 29; JimiBlaze, Aug. 30; Ellis, Aug. 31; 850 Tamarack Ave.,Carlsbad;hensleyspub.com or760-434-2660.
House of Blues SanDiego—- The Devastated, the Browning, Allegaeon, 6:30p.m. Aug. 26, $12-$14; 100 Monkeys, Kissing Club, Bleeding HorseExpress, Still the Sky’s Limit, 8 p.m. Aug. 28, $17.50-$37.50;Bring Me the Horizon, Parkway Drive, Architects, Deez Nuts, WhileShe Sleeps, 7 p.m. Aug. 31, $22-$35; 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego;hob.com/sandiego or619-299-2583.
Humphrey’s BackstageLive—- Ruby and the Red Hots, 8 p.m. Aug. 25, $5;Marcus Anderson, 9:30 p.m. Aug. 26, $12; the Farmers, 9:30 p.m.Aug. 27, $12; Stelita, 8 p.m. Aug. 28, $12; Chet Cannon, 7 p.m.Aug. 29, free; 52nd Street, 7 p.m. Aug. 30, $5; Bill Magee, 8 p.m.Aug. 31, $5; 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego;humphreysbackstagelive.com or 619-224-3577.
Infinity—-Video Dance Party, 9 p.m. Aug. 26, free; 60 Plus Club with atribute to Barbra Streisand, 1 p.m. Aug. 30; Pala Casino Spa &Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala; palacasino.com/entertainment .
It’s a Grind—-MandoBasso playsAmericana, classical and jazz, 6 to 8 p.m. Aug.26;2744 Carlsbad Blvd., #100, Carlsbad; 760-434-2216.
The JumpingTurtle—- DJ Lektro, 10 p.m. Aug. 25; Wicked Garden,Ukulele Ray, Left Coast Willie, Aug. 26; Tawnie and theReplaceables, Benzens, Aug. 27; Whiskey, Avengers, Product, Aug.28; karaoke, Aug. 30; 1660 Capalina Road, SanMarcos;thejumpingturtle.com or760-471-7778.
Ki’sRestaurant—- Fred, Regina and Julia Benedetti, Aug. 26and Aug. 27; 2591 S. Coast Highway 101, Cardiff; kisrestaurant.comor 760-436-5236.
Le Papagayo—-Joaquim, Aug. 25; Micky Maga, Aug. 26; John Bennett, Aug. 27; 3 ona Tree, Aug. 28; DJ Night Train, Aug. 29; Earl Flores, Aug. 30;Jazzmen, Aug. 31; 1002 N. Coast Highway 101, Leucadia;lepapagayoleucadia.com or 760-944-8252.
Lestat’s—- InMotion Trio, Aug. 25; Erik Macek, Erin McLaughlin, Trevor Davis,Aug. 26; Chad Farran, Trent Hanco*ck, Aug. 27; Robin Henkel Band,Aug. 28; open mic, Aug. 29; Allie Moss, Bess Rogers, Ian Axle, Aug.31; 3343 Adams Ave., San Diego;lestats.com or619-282-0437.
Oasis Lounge—-DJ Don Jose, 9 p.m. Aug. 25; Old School, Aug. 26; Superfreaks, Aug.27; Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah’s Rincon Way,Valley Center; harrahsrincon.com .
Ocean House at CarlsbadVillage—- Ukulele Society, 6 p.m. Aug. 25; Johhny C, 6p.m. Aug. 26; DJ Digital Opinion, Sung Mojo, 9 p.m. Aug. 26; BoogieNights, 9 p.m. Aug. 27; salsa dancing, 8:30 p.m. Aug. 28; CraditUnion, 9 p.m. Aug. 30, $10; 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad;oceanhousecarlsbad.com or 760-729-4131.
Patrick’s GaslampPub—- Michele Lundeen & Blues Streak, Aug. 25;Shelle Blue, Aug. 26; Shay Blues Review, Aug. 27; Will StreetBlues, Aug. 28; Lady Dottie and the Diamonds, Aug. 29; BayoutBrothers, Aug. 30; Stoney B. Blues, Aug. 31; 428 F St., San Diego;patricksii.com or 619-233-3077.
Patrick’s IrishPub—- Ramshackle, Aug. 26; Baja Blues Boys, Aug. 27;13314 Poway Road, Poway; patricksirishpub.com or 858-486-0764.
RamonaMainstage—- Pat Travers, LoNero, Brett Ellis, TazTaylor Band, 7 p.m. Aug. 26; 626 Main St., Ramona;$25;ramonamainstage.com or760-789-7008.
Royal Dive—-Music at 9 p.m.; League of Liars, Odyssey 9, Hoynoy, Aug. 26;Barnwell Shift, Go Go Boom Boom, Aug. 27; 2949 San Luis Rey Road,Oceanside; royaldivebar.com or 760-722-1911.
The Ruby Room—-Armed for Apocalypse, Turbid North, the Suicide Chords, Aug. 25;Syndicate, Love, the City and Space, Aug. 26; Sunny Rude, theFilthy Violets, Aug. 27; Jasper Dickson Revue, Useless Rhetoric,Western Sideshow, Aug. 28; Oddball, Futile Defiance, Aug. 29; RedAbbey, Karina Frost, Aug. 30; Cogito, Eclipse 79, Lands on Fire,Bangladesh, Aug. 31; 1271 University Ave., San Diego;rubyroomsd.com or 619-299-7372.
710 BeachClub—- Rock Out Karaoke, 8:30 p.m. Aug. 25; Pigeon,Dying to Wake, Hit Dog Hollar, Special C, Electric Dynamite, 9 p.m.Aug. 26; BoomSnap, Legacy Pack, Do Jo Masters, 9 p.m. Aug. 27; 710Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach; 710bc.com or 858-483-7844.
Soda Bar—- NewMexico, Old Tiger, 7 p.m. Aug. 25, free; VAZ, Pygmy Shrews,Batwings, Kenseth and Brandon, 9 p.m. Aug. 26, $5; Nite Jewel,Craft Spells, Yohuna, Seapony, 8 p.m. Aug. 27, $10; the Carpettes,the Shadow, Northern Tigers, 9 p.m. Aug. 28, $5; Purity Ring, WhiteApple Tree, Kuhrye-oo, 9 p.m. Aug. 31, $8; 3615 El Cajon Blvd., SanDiego; sodabarmusic.com or 619-255-7224.
SOMA SanDiego—- Burden of Truth, Ruckus, Fury Never Fades, FallFrom Vengence, Suntorn, From My Cold Dead Hands, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 26,$8; Ruinist, As They Burn Alive, Lord of War, DepraV, Therefore IAm, Imbalanced, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 27, $8; 3350 Sports Arena Blvd.,Suite I, San Diego;somasandiego.com or619-226-7662.
Tommy V’s—-Cowboy Jack, 8 to 11 p.m. Aug. 27, free; 3790 Via de la Valle, DelMar; 858-259-3663.
Winston’s—-Apaulo, 9 p.m. Aug. 25, $5; Love & Light, 9 p.m. Aug. 26; TommyDubs and Bad Neighborz, 9:30 p.m. Aug. 27; O.B.-o-ke with JoseSinatra, 10 p.m. Aug. 28, $1; Electric Waste Band, 9 p.m. Aug. 29,$5; the Squirming Coils (Phish tribute), the Werks, 9:30 p.m. Aug.30; 1921 Bacon St., Ocean Beach; winstonsob.com or619-222-6822.
ROCK & POP
San Diego Symphony Summer Pops: Music of the RollingStones—- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25; Embarcadero Marina ParkSouth, behind San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Drive, SanDiego; $17-$76; 619-235-0804 or sandiegosymphony.org.
Lil Wayne—- With Rick Ross, Keri Hilson, FarEast Movement, Lloyd; 7 p.m. Aug. 25; Cricket WirelessAmphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; 2050Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $23.75-$83.75; livenation.com or800-745-3000.
The Airborne Toxic Event—- 7:30 p.m.(approx) Aug. 26; Seaside Stage, Del Mar racetrack, 2260 JimmyDurante Blvd., San Diego; free with paid admission to theracetrack: $6-$10 ($20 if entering after final race);delmarscene.com or 858-755-1141.
Mike Stocksdale—- Singer/songwriter andguitarist; 6-8 p.m. Aug. 26; Daphne’s California Greek, 6981 ElCamino Real, Carlbad; free; daphnes.biz.
Sunshine Brooks music series—- Indie rockand post-rock from Lions in Iron, the Talk in the Static, FightWithout Fears Within and Pantheon; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27; SunshineBrooks Theatre, 217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside; $10; nvtheatre.com.
Jessie Payo & Friends—- Benefit forFeeding the Soul Foundation’s education project in Tanzania; 7 p.m.Aug. 27; Linksoul Lab, 530 S. Coast Highway, Oceanside; $25,adults; $10, children (includes food); ftsfriends.eventbrite.com.
Daughtry—- 8 p.m. Sept. 2; Pechanga Resort& Casino’s outdoor summer concert series, 45000 PechangaParkway, Temecula; $45-$80; 877-711-2946 orpechanga.com/entertainment.
Identity Festival— Electronic-only musicfestival features bands on three stages: Kaskade, Steve Aoki,Pretty Lights, Rusko, Booka Shade, The Crystal Method, DJ Shadow,Chickie, Avicii, Jessie and the Toy Boys, Nero, Afrobeta, Datsik,Holy Ghost!, Hercules and Love Affair, The Eye, White Shadow, LARiots, Nervo, Riotgear, Doorly, Marshall Barnes, Figo, Le CastleVania and Disco Biscuits; 1 to 11 p.m. Sept. 2; Cricket WirelessAmphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $40-$60,general; $100, pit area; idfestival.com .
Explosions in the Sky—- 7 p.m. Sept. 2; SOMASan Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $18;somasandiego.com or 619-226-7662.
Fitz and the Tantrums—- 7:30 p.m. (approx)Sept. 2; Seaside Stage, Del Mar racetrack, 2260 Jimmy DuranteBlvd., San Diego; free with paid admission to the racetrack: $6-$10($20 if entering after final race); delmarscene.com or858-755-1141.
Molotov—- 8 p.m. Sept. 3; House of Blues SanDiego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $20-$35; hob.com/sandiego or619-299-2583.
The Fixx—- With Roxy Dioxide; 7 p.m. Sept.3; Ramona Mainstage, 626 Main St., Ramona; call for prices;ramonamainstage.com or760-789-7008.
Natalie Cole—- Sept. 3 and 4; Anthology,1337 India St., San Diego; call for ticket prices; anthologysd.comor 619-595-0300.
Lee Coulter—- 8 p.m. Sept. 4; Zel’s Del Mar,1247 Camino del Mar, Del Mar; 858-755-0076.
Ben Harper—- 6:30 p.m. (approx) Sept. 4;Seaside Stage, Del Mar racetrack, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., SanDiego; free with paid admission to the racetrack: $6-$10 ($20 ifentering after final race); delmarscene.com or 858-755-1141.
Los Amigos Invisibles—- With Bostitch &Fussible, Ana Tijoux; 8 p.m. Sept. 6; House of Blues San Diego,1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $20-$40; hob.com/sandiego or619-299-2583.
Matt Curreri— With Yovee, Rhythm andBluebirds; 8 p.m. Sept. 7; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave.,Solana Beach; $8; bellyup.com or 858-481-8140.
AWOLNATION— 9 p.m. Sept. 7; Belly Up Tavern,143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $0.91; bellyup.com or858-481-8140.
“A Concert Under the Stars”—- Oceansidesinger/songwriter Lyndon Puega and his band, LPSeven, perform afundraising concert of original songs and Top 40 hits; 7 p.m. Sept.9; Old Mission Montessori School, 4070 Mission Ave., Oceanside; $8,adults; $6, children; ($10 at the door for general admission);760-757-3232.
Lee MacDougall—- British singer/songwriter;8 p.m. Sept. 6; Humphrey’s Backstage, 2241 Shelter Island Drive,San Diego; $10; humphreysbackstagelive.com or 619-224-3577.
Los Amigos Invisibles—- Nortec Collectivepresents: Bostitch & Fussible, Ana Tijoux; 8 p.m. Sept. 6;House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $20-$40;hob.com/sandiego or 619-299-2583.
Thievery Corporation—- With Shawn Lee; 6:30p.m. Sept. 7 and 8 p.m. Sept. 8; House of Blues San Diego, 1055Fifth Ave., San Diego; $50-$99; hob.com/sandiego or619-299-2583.
The Aggrolites and Buck-O-Nine—- 9 p.m.Sept. 9; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach;$18-$20; bellyup.com or 858-481-8140.
Wild Child—- Doors tribute, with The whor*vue Bret Ellis Band; 8:30 p.m. Sept. 9; House of Blues San Diego,1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $17.50-$52.50; hob.com/sandiego or619-299-2583.
Luis Miguel—- 7 p.m. Sept. 10; CricketWireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista;$25-$250; livenation.com or 800-745-3000.
Montrose—- With Big Toe, Michael LeeFirkins; 7 p.m. Sept. 10; Ramona Mainstage, 626 Main St., Ramona;call for prices; ramonamainstage.com or760-789-7008.
Bassnectar—- 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10; RIMACArena, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla; $30;ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.
Zoe—- 9 p.m. Sept. 10; 4th & B, 345 BSt., San Diego; $40-$50; 4thandbevents.com or 619-231-4343.
The Kills—- With Eleanor Friedberger, MiniMansions; 8 p.m. Sept. 11; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 FifthAve., San Diego; $29.50; hob.com/sandiego or 619-299-2583.
Hanson—- With Meiko; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12;House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $25-$42.50;hob.com/sandiego or 619-299-2583.
Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers—- WithJackie Greene; 9 p.m. Sept. 11; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. CedrosAve., Solana Beach; $55-60; bellyup.com or 858-481-8140.
Tears for Fears—- 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12;Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, SanDiego; $80; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Ray Lamontagne and the Pariah Dogs—- WithBrandi Carlile, Vusi Mahlasela; 7 p.m. Sept. 13; Copley SymphonyHall, 750 B St., San Diego; $35-$75; ticketmaster.com or800-745-3000.
Blue October—- With iamdynamite; 8 p.m.Sept. 13; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego;$35-$75; hob.com/sandiego or 619-299-2583.
Pogo and That 1 Guy—- Electronic; 8 p.m.Sept. 15; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach;$15-$17; bellyup.com or 858-481-8140.
Three Dog Night—- 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16;Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, SanDiego; $48; $113, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orticketmaster.com.
The Young Dubliners—- With Lexington Field;9 p.m. Sept. 16; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach;$20-$22; bellyup.com or 858-481-8140.
Bon Iver—- 8 p.m. Sept. 16 and 17; SpreckelsTheatre, 121 Broadway, San Diego; sold out; ticketmaster.com or800-745-3000.
Jim Messina—- 7 p.m. Sept. 17;RamonaMainstage,626 Main St., Ramona; call forprices;ramonamainstage.com or760-789-7008.
Reverend Horton Heat—- With Nashville puss*;8 p.m. Sept. 17; 4th & B, 345 B St., San Diego; $15-$30;4thandbevents.com or 619-231-4343.
Tainted Love—- 9 p.m. Sept. 17; Belly UpTavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20; bellyup.com or858-481-8140.
Cecilio & Kapono—- 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18;Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, SanDiego; $37; $102, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orticketmaster.com.
Trevor Hall—- 9 p.m. Sept. 18; Belly UpTavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $12-$14; bellyup.com or858-481-8140.
Ke$ha—- With LMFAO and Spank Rock; 8 p.m.Sept. 18; Opean Air Theatre, San Diego State University, 5500Campanile Drive, San Diego; $49.50-$54.50; ticketmaster.com or800-745-3000.
Steve Miller and the Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra:”Rock Symphony”—- The veteran rock/blues guitaristswill perform his hits along with classical works featuringviolinist David Coucheron and pianist Julie Coucheron in afundraising concert for Kids Rock Free; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18; TownSquare Park, Civic Center Plaza, 41000 Main St., Temecula; $35,grandstand; $50-$100, reserved; 866-653-8696.
Firefall—- 9 p.m. Sept. 19; Belly Up Tavern,143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $12-$14; bellyup.com or858-481-8140.
Candlebox—- Sept. 20, House of Blues SanDiego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $20-$22; hob.com/sandiego or619-299-2583.
Bright Eyes—- With Kurt Vile and theViolators; Sept. 21; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., SuiteI, San Diego; $25; somasandiego.com or 619-226-7662.
Santana—- With Michael Franti &Spearhead; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $20-$226; livenation.com or800-745-3000.
Systems Officer—- Zach Smith of Pinback andThree Mile Pilot; 8:30 p.m. Sept. 21; the Casbah, 2501 KettnerBlvd., San Diego; $12; casbahmusic.com or 858-481-8140.
Lukas Nelsonand the Promise of theReal—- With the Tilt; 9 p.m. Sept. 22; Belly Up Tavern,143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; bellyup.com or858-481-8140.
Marc Anthony—- 8 p.m. Sept. 22; ViejasArena, San Diego State University, 5500 Canyon Crest Drive, SanDiego; $49-$150; ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.
The Mother Hips—- WIth Nicki Bluhm and theGramblers; 9:30 p.m. Sept. 23; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave.,Solana Beach; $18-$20; bellyup.com or 858-481-8140.
Arctic Monkeys and TV on the Radio—- 7 p.m.Sept. 24; Open Air Theatre, San Diego State University, 5500Campanile Drive, San Diego; $27.50-$40; ticketmaster.com or800-745-3000.
The Yardbirds—- 7 p.m. Sept. 24; RamonaMainstage, 626 Main St., Ramona; call for prices;ramonamainstage.com or760-789-7008.
Balkan Beat Box—- 9 p.m. Sept. 25; Belly UpTavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; bellyup.com or858-481-8140.
Don Henley—- 8 p.m. Sept. 25; Open SkyTheater, Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah’s RinconWay, Valley Center; $55-$200; harrahsrincon.com or800-745-3000.
Bush—- 6:30 p.m. Sept. 27; 4th & B, 345B St., San Diego; $40; 4thandbevents.com or 619-231-4343.
Neon Indian—- With Com Truise; 8 p.m. Sept.27; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15;bellyup.com or 858-481-8140.
Lisa Hannigan—- With John Smith; 9 p.m.Sept. 29; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach;$13-$15; bellyup.com or 858-481-8140.
Queensryche—- 8 p.m. Sept. 29; House ofBlues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $40-$75;hob.com/sandiego or 619-299-2583.
Peter Bjorn and John—- 9 p.m. Sept. 30;Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20-$22;bellyup.com or 858-481-8140.
Portugal. The Man—- 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30;House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $20;hob.com/sandiego or 619-299-2583.
Dum Dum Girls and Crocodiles—- With ColeenGreen, DJ Mario Orduno; 8:30 p.m. Oct. 1; the Casbah, 2501 KettnerBlvd., San Diego; $14; casbahmusic.com or 619-232-4355.
Duran Duran—- With Neon Trees; 8 p.m. Oct.1; Open Sky Theater, Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort, 777Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center; $45; harrahsrincon.com or800-745-3000.
Blind Pilot—- 9 p.m. Oct. 2; Belly UpTavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; bellyup.com or858-481-8140.
Erasure—- With Frankmusik; Oct. 2; House ofBlues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $45-$80;hob.com/sandiego or 619-299-2583.
The Rapture—- Oct. 4; Belly Up Tavern, 143S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20; bellyup.com or858-481-8140.
CSS—- 8 p.m. Oct. 7; 4th & B, 345 B St.,San Diego; $21-$32; 4thandbevents.com or 619-231-4343.
Journey—- With Foreigner and Night Ranger; 8p.m. Oct. 7; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 EntertainmentCircle, Chula Vista; $20-$135; 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.
Kevin Devine—- With An Horse; 8 p.m. Oct. 7;House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $12-$15;hob.com/sandiego or 619-299-2583.
The Album Leaf—- With Sister Crayon; 8:30p.m. Oct. 8; Mississippi Room, Lafayette Hotel, 2222 El CajonBlvd., San Diego; $16-$18; casbah.frontgatetickets.com
Liam Finn—- New Zealand-born indie rockerand son of pop musician Neil Finn (Crowded House); 8:30 p.m. Oct.8; The Loft, Price Center, UC San Diego, La Jolla; $13-$15;theloft.ucsd.edu or 858-534-8497.
Pablo Cruise—- 7 p.m. Oct. 8; RamonaMainstage, 626 Main St., Ramona; call for prices;ramonamainstage.com or760-789-7008.
Common Sense—- With Shoreline Rootz; 9 p.m.Oct. 8; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17;bellyup.com or 858-481-8140.
Blitzen Trapper and Dawes—- With SmokeFairies; 9 p.m. Oct. 9; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., SolanaBeach; $18-$20; bellyup.com or 858-481-8140.
Uproar Festival—- With Avenged Sevenfold,Three Days Grace, Seether, Bullet for My Valentine, Escape theFate, Sevendust, Black Tide, Art of Dying, the Black CloudCollective; 2 p.m. Oct. 9; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $25-$85; livenation.com or800-745-3000.
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart—- 8 p.m.Oct. 10; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $6;bellyup.com or 858-481-8140.
Ryan Adams—- With Jason Isbell; 8 p.m. Oct.11; Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego; $40-$45;619-570-1100.
Fountains of Wayne—- With Mike Viola; 7 p.m.Oct. 11; Anthology, 1337 India St., San Diego; $10-$39;anthologysd.com or 619-595-0300.
Dropkick Murphys—- With Swingin’ Utters; 7p.m. Oct. 11 and 8 p.m. Oct. 12; House of Blues San Diego, 1055Fifth Ave., San Diego; $28.50-$43.50; hob.com/sandiego or619-299-2583.
Howard Jones—- 8 p.m. Oct. 12; 4th & B,345 B St., San Diego; $25-$45; 4thandbevents.com or619-231-4343.
Australian Pink Floyd—- 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13;Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, SanDiego; $50; $115, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orticketmaster.com.
Steve Poltz—- 9 p.m. Oct. 13; Belly UpTavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $16-$18; bellyup.com or858-481-8140.
Steely Dan—- 9 p.m. Oct. 14; Open SkyTheater, Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah’s RinconWay, Valley Center; $50-$150; harrahsrincon.comor800-745-3000.
Missing Persons—- 7 p.m. Oct. 14; RamonaMainstage Theatre, 626 Main St., Ramona; call for prices;ramonamainstage.com or760-789-7008.
The Naked and Famous—- With White Arrows; 9p.m. Oct. 16;Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach;$15; bellyup.com or 858-481-8140.
Zee Avi—- Malaysian pop singer/songwriter; 8p.m. Oct. 16; The Loft, Price Center, UC San Diego, La Jolla;$15-$17; theloft.ucsd.edu or 858-534-8497.
Foo Fighters—- With Cage the Elephant,Mariachi El Bronx; 7 p.m. Oct. 17; Viejas Arena, San Diego StateUniversity, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego; $34.50-$59.50;ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.
Billy Idol—- 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18; Humphrey’sConcerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $78;$143, dinner package; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Adrian Belew Power Trio—- With Stick Men; 8p.m.Oct. 19; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach;$24-$26; bellyup.com or 858-481-8140.
Foster the People—- With Cults, Reptar; 7p.m. Oct. 19; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, SanDiego; $25; somasandiego.com or 619-226-7662.
Judas Priest—- With Black Label Society,Thin Lizzy; 6 p.m. Oct. 19;Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $26-$81.50; livenation.com or800-745-3000.
Julieta Venegas—- 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19;Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, SanDiego; $45; $110, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orhumphreysconcerts.com.
Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks—- 9 p.m. Oct.20; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20;bellyup.com or 858-481-8140.
Opeth—- With Katatonia; 8 p.m. Oct. 20;House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $20-$40;hob.com/sandiego or 619-299-2583.
Taylor Swift—- 7 p.m. Oct. 20; Valley ViewCasino Center, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; $29-$83.50;800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Leon Russell—- With Jenny O; 9 p.m. Oct. 21;Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $26-$28;bellyup.com or 858-481-8140.
Mason Jennings—- 8 p.m. Oct. 22; House ofBlues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $20.50-$22.50;hob.com/sandiego or 619-299-2583.
Celtic Thunder—- 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25;Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, SanDiego; $75; $140, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orhumphreysconcerts.com.
Deadmau5—- 5 p.m. Oct. 26; SOMA San Diego,3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $50; somasandiego.comor 619-226-7662.
Atropal—- With Hellbent; 6:30 p.m. Oct. 29;Ramona Mainstage, 626 Main St., Ramona; call for prices;ramonamainstage.com or760-789-7008.
The Lemonheads—- Performing “It’s a ShameAbout Ray” in its entirety; with the Shining Twins; 8 p.m. Oct. 29;Soda Bar, 3615 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego; $12-$14;casbah.frontgatetickets.com or 619-255-7224.
Super Diamond—- 9 p.m. Oct. 29; Belly UpTavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20; bellyup.com or858-481-8140.
Matt Nathanson—- 8 p.m. Oct. 30; House ofBlues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $20-$35;hob.com/sandiego or 619-299-2583.
The Damned—- “The Black Album” and “DamnedDamned” played in their entirety; with Manic Hispanic; 7:30 p.m.Nov. 1; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego;$25-$27.50; hob.com/sandiego or 619-299-2583.
Wild Flag—- 8:30 p.m. Nov. 1; the Casbah,2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $15; casbahmusic.com or619-232-4355.
Minus the Bear—- With the Lonely Forest;7:30 p.m. Nov. 2; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I,San Diego; $25; somasandiego.com or 619-226-7662.
Cyndi Lauper—- 8 p.m. Nov. 3; Infinity, PalaCasino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala; $50;palacasino.com/entertainment or 877-946-7252.
Skid Row and Warrant—- 8 p.m. Nov. 4;Pechanga Theater, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 PechangaParkway, Temecula; $30-$45; pechanga.com/entertainment or877-711-2946.
Ra Ra Riot—- 9 p.m. Nov. 9; Belly Up Tavern,143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18; bellyup.com or858-481-8140.
Abbamania—- ABBA tribute; 7 p.m. Nov. 11;Ramona Mainstage, 626 Main St., Ramona; call for prices;ramonamainstage.com or760-789-7008.
Thrice—- With La Dispute, Moving Mountains,O’ Brother; 7 p.m. Nov. 11, House of Blues San Diego, 1055 FifthAve., San Diego; $20-$38; hob.com/sandiego or 619-299-2583.
They Might Be Giants—- With JonathanCoulton; 8 p.m. Nov. 17; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave.,Solana Beach; $25-$27; bellyup.com or 858-481-8140.
Creedence Clearwater Revisited—- 8 p.m. Nov.18; Pechanga Theater, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 PechangaParkway, Temecula; $40-$55; pechanga.com/entertainment or877-711-2946.
Lotus—- With Keys N Krates; electronic; 9p.m. Nov. 18; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach;$16-$18; bellyup.com or 858-481-8140.
New Found Glory—- 6:30 p.m. Nov. 20, Houseof Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $22-$35;hob.com/sandiego or 619-299-2583.
Stephen Stills—- 8 p.m. Nov. 21; Belly UpTavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $47-$49; bellyup.com or858-481-8140.
Jenni Rivera—- 8 p.m. Nov. 23; Latin pop;Pechanga Theater, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 PechangaParkway, Temecula; $85-$115; pechanga.com/entertainment or877-374-2784.
Chris Isaak—- 9 p.m. Nov. 26; Belly UpTavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $95-$100; bellyup.com or858-481-8140.
Rachael Yamagata—- With Mike Viola; 8:30p.m. Nov. 27; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $18-$20;casbahmusic.com or 619-232-4355.
Jason Mraz—- 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28 and 29;Spreckels Theatre, 121 Broadway, San Diego; sold out;ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.
Supersuckers and the Blasters—- With LowVolts; 8:30 p.m. Nov. 30; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., SanDiego; $20; casbahmusic.com or 619-232-4355.
Chris Robinson Brotherhood—- 9 p.m. Dec. 10;Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20-$22;bellyup.com or 858-481-8140.
Shawn Colvin—- 8 p.m. Dec. 18; Belly UpTavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $38-$40; bellyup.com or858-481-8140.
Leftover Salmon—- 9 p.m. Dec. 28; Belly UpTavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25-$27; bellyup.com or858-481-8140.
The Pink Floyd Experience—- 8 p.m. March 28;House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego;hob.com/sandiego or 619-299-2583.
JAZZ, R&B & BLUES
SmokeStaxx—-San Marcos Summer Concerts in the Garden outdoor series presentsthis Motown tribute. Bring beach chairs or blankets. Food anddrinks available for purchase; 7 p.m. Aug. 27; Wood House, WoodlandPark, 1148 Rock Springs Road, San Marcos; $8, general; $6, presale;$3, children under 12; $25 season pass; 760-744-9000 orwww.san-marcos.net.
Big Band & Jazz Hall ofFame Orchestra: “The Golden Age of Swing”—- Featuresclarinetist Tad Calcara and vocalists Herb Jeffries, Barbara Romanand Jan Sutherland; 4 p.m. Aug. 28; Star Theatre, 402 N. CoastHighway, Oceanside; $25, adults; $23, seniors, military, students;$15, ages 12 and under; vistixonline.com or 760-724-2110.
Richard ThompsonQuintet—- Jazz band includes Russell Bizzett, TrippSprague, Derek Cannon and Doug Walker; 7 p.m. Aug. 28; ChristPresbyterian Church, 7807 Centella St., Carlsbad; freewilloffering; 760-753-3290.
Gladys Knight—-8 p.m. Sept. 4; Open Sky Theater, Harrah’s Rincon Casino &Resort, 777 Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center; tickets start at$35; harrahsrincon.com or 800-745-3000.
The Caravans—-Aegis Living at Shadowridge’s sixth annual summer concert seriesfeatures this band performing classics from the 1920s-1990s, withfree wine, hors d’oeuvres and dancing in the courtyard; 6-8 p.m.Sept. 8; 1440 S. Melrose Drive, Oceanside; free;aegisatshadowridge.com or 760-806-3600.
Jazz 88 Ocean Beach Music& Art Festival—- Jazz, blues and R&B; 10 a.m.to 7 p.m. Sept. 10; Newport Avenue, Ocean Beach; $30-$250;obmusicfest.org.
Diana Ross—- 8p.m. Sept. 13; Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter IslandDrive, San Diego; $115; $180, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orticketmaster.com.
Chris Botti—- 8p.m. Sept. 17; Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter IslandDrive, San Diego; $60; 800-745-3000 or humphreysconcerts.com.
San Diego BluesFestival—- Music on two stages from Tommy Castro, JamesCotton, Cafe R&B, Red Lotus Revue, Tracy Nelson, Nightnin’Malcolm & Cameron Mimbrough, Chris James & Patrick Rynn,Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials, Mercedes Moore Band and RobinHenkel; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 17; Embarcadero Marina Park North,Harbor Drive, San Diego; $10 plus two cans of food;sdbluesfestival.com .
“Roots ofReeds”—- Blues harmonica player James Cotton andguitarist Tom Holland perform in concert; 6 p.m. Sept. 18; Museumof Making Music, 5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad; $40;msueumofmakingmusic.org or 760-438-5996.
San Diego Chorus of SweetAdelines International: “To Be the Best”—- Featuringperformances by the Storm Front, Acappella Gold and Unlimitedchampion quartets; 4 p.m. Sept. 17; Balboa Theatre, 868 FourthAve., San Diego; $23.50; sandiegotheatres.org or 619-570-1100.
Return to ForeverIV—- 7 p.m. Sept. 19; Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay,2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $83; $148, dinner package;800-745-3000 or humphreysconcerts.com.
Ivan Neville’sDumpstaphunk—- With Soul Rebels Brass Band; 9 p.m.Sept. 20; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach;$16-$18; bellyup.com or 858-481-8140.
Buddy Guy—-With Moreland & Arbuckle; 8 p.m. Sept. 21; Belly Up Tavern, 143S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $67-$72; bellyup.com or858-481-8140.
Coastal Cities JazzBand—- Wayne Bergeron and Eric Marienthal join the bandfor a tribute to the music of Gordon Goodwin and the Big Phat Band;2 p.m. Sept. 22; Carlsbad Community Church, 3175 Harding St.,Carlsbad; $15, general; $12, seniors and students;858-775-1113.
HerbieHanco*ck—- 8 p.m. Sept. 23; Balboa Theatre, 868 FourthAve., San Diego; $61.50-$92.50; sandiegotheatres.org or619-570-1100.
Basia—- 7 p.m.Sept. 25; Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter IslandDrive, San Diego; $45; $110, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orhumphreysconcerts.com.
Sonny Rollins—-Tenor sax; 4 p.m. Sept. 25; Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 615Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa; $25-$66; scfta.org or714-556-2787.
Emi Meyer—-Jazz pianist from Japan; 4 p.m. Oct. 15; Balboa Theatre, 868 FourthAve, San Diego; $21.50-$42; sandiegotheatres.org or619-570-1100.
Bowzer’s Ultimate Doo-WopParty Volume 2—- With Sonny Turner of the Platters,Little Peggy March, the Angels, the Olympics, Little Caesar and theRomans, and John Claude Gummoe; 8 p.m. Oct. 15; Pechanga Theater,Pechanga Resort & Casino; $40-$65; pechanga.com/entertainmentor 877-711-2946.
Tab Benoit—-Cajun/blues guitarist; 7 p.m. Oct. 22; Ramona Mainstage Theatre,626 Main St., Ramona; call for prices; ramonamainstage.comor760-789-7008.
Big Heads BluesClub—- Big Head Todd and the Monsters, CharlieMusselwhite, Ruthie Foster and Hadden Sayers; 9 p.m. Oct. 22; BellyUp Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $28-$30; bellyup.comor 858-481-8140.
“A Swingin’ Tribute toFrank Sinatra and the Legends of Las Vegas—- The RatPack’s back in this music and memories tribute to Frank Sinatra,Tony Bennett and the rest; 2 p.m. Oct. 23; California Center forthe Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido;artcenter.org 800-988-4253.
K.D. Lang and the Siss BoomBang—- Canadian chanteuse; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24; BalboaTheatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego; $40-$75; sandiegotheatres.orgor 619-570-1100.
Black Joe Louis and theHoneybears—- 9 p.m. Nov. 10; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S.Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20; tickets go on sale at noon Aug.26; bellyup.com or 858-481-8140.
Leo Kottke—-Blues and folk guitarist; 8 p.m. Dec. 1; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S.Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $28-$30; bellyup.com or858-481-8140.
Manzarek-RogersBand—- 8 p.m. Dec. 14; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. CedrosAve., Solana Beach; $28-$30; bellyup.com or 858-481-8140.
Mark Hummel’s BluesHarmonica Blowout—- With John Mayall, Billy Boy Arnold,Curtis Salgado, Sugar Ray Norcia; 8 p.m. Dec. 1; Belly Up Tavern,143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25-$27; bellyup.com or858-481-8140.
COUNTRY & FOLK
Alan Jackson—- With the Doo-Wah Riders; 8p.m. Aug. 25; Pechanga outdoor Summer Concert Series, PechangaResort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; sold out;pechanga.com/entertainment or 877-711-2946.
San Diego Symphony Summer Pops: Wynonna—-7:30 p.m. Aug. 26 and Aug. 27; Embarcadero Marina Park South,behind San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego;$17-$76; 619-235-0804 or sandiegosymphony.org.
Shawn Phillips—- Singer/songwriter; 7:30p.m. Aug. 27; AMSDconcerts, 4650 Mansfield St. (Normal HeightsUnited Methodist Church), San Diego; $20; amsdconcerts.com or619-303-8176.
Trippin’ the Sixties—- Barry McGuire’sjourney through ’60s folk-rock; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28; AMSDconcerts,4650 Mansfield St. (Normal Heights United Methodist Church), SanDiego; $20; amsdconcerts.com or 619-303-8176.
Riders of the Purple Sage—- Western music; 3p.m. Sept. 4; Mission Theatre, 231 N. Main St., Fallbrook; $20;fams.ws or 760-731-2278.
“Cowboy Jack” Johnson—- 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.Sept. 4; Robbie’s Roadhouse, 530 N. Highway 101, Encinitas;760-634-2365; also 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at John’sNeighborhood Bar & Grill, 1280 E. Vista Way, Suite 1-3, Vista;free; 760-724-7242.
Gary Allan—- 8 p.m. Sept. 9; Open SkyTheater, Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah’s RinconWay, Valley Center; $30-$125; harrahsrincon.com or800-745-3000.
Danielle Tucker—- San Marcos Summer Concertsin the Garden outdoor series. Bring beach chairs or blankets; 5p.m. Sept. 10; Wood House, Woodland Park, 1148 Rock Springs Road,San Marcos; $8, general; $6, presale; $3, children under 12;www.san-marcos.net or 760-744-9000.
Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers—- WithJackie Greene and a full band; 8 p.m. Sept. 11; Belly Up Tavern,143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $55-$60; bellyup.com or858-481-8140.
Slaid Cleaves—- Americana; 7:30 p.m. Sept.15; AMSDconcerts, 4650 Mansfield St. (Normal Heights UnitedMethodist Church), San Diego; $20; amsdconcerts.com or619-303-8176.
“Banana Slug String Band: Concert forKids!”—- Birch Aquarium at Scripps hosts a concert bythis Santa Cruz-based eco-band for children that uses music,theater, puppetry and audience participation to spread its messageabout earth stewardship; 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 15; Birch Aquarium atScripps, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla; $20, general; free,children 2 and under; aquarium.ucsd.edu or 858-534-4109.
Blame Sally—- Folk-rock from San Francisco;7:30 p.m. Sept. 16; AMSDconcerts, 4650 Mansfield St. (NormalHeights United Methodist Church), San Diego; $20; amsdconcerts.comor 619-303-8176.
Rascal Flatts—- Flatts Fest features SaraEvans, Justin Moore and more; 8 p.m. Sept. 18; Cricket WirelessAmphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista;livenation.com or 800-745-3000.
Mary Gauthier—- Singer-songwriter; 7:30 p.m.Sept. 18; AMSDconcerts, 4650 Mansfield St. (Normal Heights UnitedMethodist Church), San Diego; $20; amsdconcerts.com or619-303-8176.
Garfunkel & Oates—- Comedy folk musicduo; 8 p.m. Sept. 22; The Loft, Price Center East, UC San Diego, LaJolla; $20; theloft.ucsd.edu or 858-534-8497.
Candice Graham—- The country/blues/popartist will perform a fundraising concert for the Jenna DruckFoundation; 7 p.m. Sept. 24; Sunshine Brooks Theatre, 217 N. CoastHighway, Oceanside; $15; nvtheatre.com or 760-529-9140.
Julian Country Jam—- Robb Bower presents theinaugural outdoor country jamboree with Three-Chord Justice,Coldwater Canyon Band, Cash’d Out, Emerald River, Big Money and theToll Booth Bandits and more; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 24 (gates openat 10); Menghini Winery, 1150 Julian Orchards Road, Julian; $25($30 at gate); children 13-17, $5; children 12 and under free;bring chairs; robb-bowerpresents.com .
Pure Prairie League—- 7 p.m. Sept. 25;Anthology, 1337 India St., San Diego; $13-$49; anthologysd.com or619-595-0300.
Steve Earle and the Dukes (and duch*esses)—-Featuring Allison Moorer; 9 p.m. Sept. 28; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S.Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $32-$34; bellyup.com or858-481-8140.
Eliza Gilkyson & John Gorka—-Singer/songwriters; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30; AMSDconcerts, 4650Mansfield St. (Normal Heights United Methodist Church), San Diego;$22; amsdconcerts.com or 619-303-8176.
The Strawbs—- British progressive folk-rockacoustic trio; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3; AMSDconcerts, 4650 Mansfield St.(Normal Heights United Methodist Church), San Diego; $25;amsdconcerts.com or 619-303-8176.
Abigail Washburn—- Clawhammer banjo folkmusician; 8 p.m. Oct. 7; The Loft, Price Center, UC San Diego, LaJolla; $15-$20; theloft.ucsd.edu or 858-534-8497.
“Cowboy Jack” Johnson and the North CountyCowboys—- Country band pays tribute to Hank Williams,Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson and more; 8-11 p.m. Oct.8; Winchester Inn, 28314 Winchester Road, Winchester;951-926-8600.
Merle Haggard and Kris Kristofferson—- 8p.m. Oct. 8 and 7 p.m. Oct. 9; Pechanga Theater, Pechanga Resort& Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $60-$90;pechanga.com/entertainment or 877-711-2946.
Shelby Lynne—- 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12; Anthology,1337 India St., San Diego; $10-$59; anthologysd.com or619-595-0300.
Tom Russell—- Americana/folk; 7:30 p.m. Oct.21; AMSDconcerts, 4650 Mansfield St. (Normal Heights UnitedMethodist Church), San Diego; $27; amsdconcerts.com or619-303-8176.
Masters of the Celtic Harp—- 7:30 p.m. Oct.28; AMSDconcerts, 4650 Mansfield St. (Normal Heights UnitedMethodist Church), San Diego; $20; amsdconcerts.com or619-303-8176.
Darius Rucker—- 7 p.m. Oct. 30; PechangaTheater, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway,Temecula; $60-$85; pechanga.com/entertainment or 877-711-2946.
The Band Perry—- 7 p.m. Oct. 30; Pala EventsCenter, Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala;$43-$88; palacasino.com/entertainment or 877-946-7252.
Willy Porter—- Singer/songwriter; 7:30 p.m.Nov. 3; AMSDconcerts, 4650 Mansfield St. (Normal Heights UnitedMethodist Church), San Diego; $20; amsdconcerts.com or619-303-8176.
Graham Parker—- Singer/songwriter; 7:30 p.m.Nov. 4; AMSDconcerts, 4650 Mansfield St. (Normal Heights UnitedMethodist Church), San Diego; amsdconcerts.com or 619-303-8176.
Gordon Lightfoot—- 7 p.m. Nov. 5; Infinity,Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala; $38-$48;palacasino.com/entertainment or 877-946-7252.
Battlefield Band—- Traditional Scottishmusic; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5; AMSDconcerts, 4650 Mansfield St. (NormalHeights United Methodist Church), San Diego; $25; amsdconcerts.comor 619-303-8176.
Judy Collins—- With Walter Parks; 8 p.m.Nov. 6; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $30-$32;bellyup.com or 858-481-8140.
Jay Farrar—- 8 p.m. Nov. 13; Belly UpTavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20; bellyup.com or858-481-8140.
The Roland White Band—- Bluegrass mandolin;7:30 p.m. Nov. 20; AMSDconcerts, 4650 Mansfield St. (Normal HeightsUnited Methodist Church), San Diego; $20; amsdconcerts.com or619-303-8176.
An Irish Christmas in America—- Songs,stories and photos from Ireland; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 25; AMSDconcerts,4650 Mansfield St. (Normal Heights United Methodist Church), SanDiego; tickets go on sale in mid-August; amsdconcerts.com or619-303-8176.
WORLD & REGGAE
Middle-Earth Ensemble—- Music blends Arabic,Persian, Turkish, folk, jazz, rock and classical genres; 2 p.m.Sept. 4; Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas; free;760-753-7376.
Anton Mizerak and Laura Berryhill—- Originalmusic, Celtic songs and chants from around the world fromkeyboardist/harmonica/tabla player Mizerak and singer Berryhill;12:30 p.m. Sept. 11; United Way Church, 171 Unity Way, Vista;unityway.com or 760-726-1224
J Boog—- Reggae and hip-hop; 9 p.m. Sept.13; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $23-$25;bellyup.com or 858-481-8140.
AMP Music Festival—- Silk Road Productions’inaugural San Diego Asian American Music Festival will feature ninehours of Asian and Pacific Islander contemporary music on twooutdoor stages; performers include 321 Stereo, Jesse Barrera, JeffBernat, Big Will, Michael Carreon, Jennifer Chung, Marlon Dane,Orwen, DJ Marlin, TheFiveFootaFunk, Kenny Eng, Feats in Inches, TheInheritance, Sam Kang, Kero One, Abraham Lim, Manue Lui, TerryMatsuoka, Misc. Ailments, Aug. 29’s Alibi, Nylon Pink, PacificNoize, Rhythm Natives, Rizen Beingz, Science Fiction Jazz, Shin-B,Sounddrug, Thrikoon, Toestah, Lindsey Yung; noon to 9 p.m. Sept.17; Market Creek Plaza, 404 Euclid Ave., San Diego; $20;ampmusicfstival.com or 619-746-8223.
“Voices & Harps”—- Irish musicians MoyaBrennan and Cormac De Barra; Sept. 16; Oceanside Public Library,330 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside; 760-435-5600
Pedro Fernandez—- Mexican flutist/singer; 8p.m. Sept. 17; Open Sky Theater, Harrah’s Rincon Casino &Resort, 777 Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center; tickets start at$35; harrahsrincon.com or 800-745-3000.
Richie Spice—- 9 p.m. Sept. 26; Belly UpTavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20-$22; bellyup.com or858-481-8140.
Yellowman—- 9 p.m. Oct. 5; Belly Up Tavern,143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20; bellyup.com or858-481-8140.
Ravi Shankar—- Internationally knownsitarist; 6 p.m. Oct. 9; California Center for the Arts, Escondido,340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; artcenter.org or800-988-4253.
Dubapalooza—- With Mad Professor, Gaudi andTwilight Dub Circus; 9 p.m. Oct. 11; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. CedrosAve., Solana Beach; $15-$17; bellyup.com or 858-481-8140.
CLASSICAL
“An Evening WithMidori”—-La Jolla Music Society’sannual SummerFest classical music festival presents the violinistperforming Gliere’s Duets for Violin and Cello, Schumann’s StringQuartet in A major and Schubert’s String Quintet in C major, withfestival artists Ralph Kirshbaum, Helena Baillie, Tien-Hsin CindyWu and Peter Myers; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26 (preshow at 6:30); SherwoodAuditorium, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; $50-$75; ljms.org or858-459-3728.
SummerFest Finale—-La Jolla Music Society’sannual SummerFest classical music festival closes with Saint-Saens'”Fantasie” in A Major for Violin and Harp, Mendelssohn’s Octet forStrings in E-Flat major and Enescu’s Octet for Strings in C majorfeaturing Cho-Liang Lin, Cynthia Phelps, Deborah Hoffman, TokyoString Quartet, Bryan Lee, Joel Link, Camden Shaw and many more;7:30 p.m. Aug. 26 (preshow at 6:30); Sherwood Auditorium, 700Prospect St., La Jolla; $50-$75; ljms.org or858-459-3728.
Symphony at Salk with IdinaMenzel—-The star of “Glee” and Broadway’s”Wicked” and “Rent” performs with the San Diego Symphony in thisoutdoor fundraising gala for the Salk Institute; includes institutetours and catered dinner al fresco; 5:30 p.m. Aug. 27; SalkInstitute, 10010 N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla; $250 and up;858-453-4100, ext. 1491.
The Bach Collegium: “W.A.Mozart: Requiem in Memoriam 9/11”—- In memory of thevictims of 9/11, the early music ensemble with vocal soloists willperform Mozart’s unfinished Mass for the dead in three locations; apublic sing-along version at 3 p.m. Aug. 28 at Rhapsody Hall, SanDiego State University; $10, general; $5, students; and regularconcert performances at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at St. James by-the-SeaEpiscopal Church, 743 Prospect St., La Jolla; and 7:30 p.m. Sept.17 at Crill Hall, Point Loma Nazarene University, 3900 LomalandDrive, Point Loma; $25, general; $20, students and seniors;bachcollegiumsd.org or 619-341-1726.
San Diego Symphony SummerPops: 1812 Tchaikovsky Spectacular—- 16-year-oldChu-Fang Huang performs the first movement of Tchaikovsky’s PianoConcerto No. 1; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2 to 4; Embarcadero Marina ParkSouth, behind San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Drive, SanDiego; $17-$76; 619-235-0804 or sandiegosymphony.org .
La Jolla Symphony Chorus:Mozart Requiem Community Sing—- To commemorate thoselost in the Sept. 11 attacks, the choir and soloists will present afree concert of Mozart’s Requiem, which will be performed aswritten (he died midway through composing the piece, so the workends abruptly after 50 minutes); the public is invited to bring ascore and sing along; 3 p.m. Sept. 11; St. Elizabeth Seton CatholicChurch, 6628 Santa Isabel St., Carlsbad; free; 858-534-4637.
Steve Miller and thePacific Symphony Youth Orchestra: “Rock Symphony”—- Theveteran rock/blues guitarists will perform his hits along withclassical works featuring violinist David Coucheron and pianistJulie Coucheron in a fundraising concert for Kids Rock Free; 7:30p.m. Sept. 18; Town Square Park, Civic Center Plaza, 41000 MainSt., Temecula; $35, grandstand; $50-$100, reserved;866-653-8696.
Emerson StringQuartet—- 8 p.m. Sept. 21; Segerstrom Center for theArts, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa; $60; scfta.org or714-556-2787.
Sarah Chang PlaysMendelssohn—- Solo program includes Mendelssohn’sViolin Concerto, a Berlioz overture and works by Respighi; 8 p.m.Sept. 22-24; she will also perform the violin concerto with thePacific Symphony at 3 p.m. Sept. 25; Segerstrom Center for theArts, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa; $25 and up; scfta.org or714-556-2787.
Carlsbad Music FestivalVillage Music Walk—- The festival’s free kickoff eventwill feature musicians performing at locations throughout Carlsbadvillage from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 23; State Street, Carlsbad; free;carlsbadmusicfestival.org .
Carlsbad Music Festival:Pianist Vicky Chow—- The festival presents a solorecital by this member of New York’s Bang on a Can All-Stars in aprogram of new compositions; 1:30 p.m. Sept. 24; Carlsbad VillageTheatre, 2822 State Street, Carlsbad; $5-$15;carlsbadmusicfestival.org .
Carlsbad Music Festival:”Penelope”—- The festival presents Sarah KirklandSnider’s song cycle inspired by Homer’s “Odysssey” featuring SharaWorden of My Brightest Diamond; 5:30 p.m. Sept. 24; CarlsbadVillage Theatre, 2822 State Street, Carlsbad; $5-$15;carlsbadmusicfestival.org .
Carlsbad Music Festival: MyBrightest Diamond—- The festival presents experimentalpop vocalist Shara Worden; 9 p.m. Sept. 24; Carlsbad VillageTheatre, 2822 State Street, Carlsbad; $5-$15;carlsbadmusicfestival.org .
Carlsbad Music Festival:Build—- The festival presents founder Matt McBane’sBrooklyn-based modern music ensemble performing new commissions andoriginal works; 1:30 p.m. Sept. 25; Carlsbad Village Theatre, 2822State Street, Carlsbad; $5-$15; carlsbadmusicfestival.org .
Carlsbad Music Festival:Calder Quartet—- The festival closes with itsensemble-in-residence performing a new piece by Jacob Cooper, thefestival’s composers competition winner; 5:30 p.m. Sept. 25;Carlsbad Village Theatre, 2822 State Street, Carlsbad; $15;carlsbadmusicfestival.org .
Classics 4Kids—- The San Diego concert organization, which hostsclassical concerts for grade-schoolers, presents 10-year-oldpianist Ethan Bortnick; 3 p.m. Sept. 25; Balboa Theatre, 2891University Ave., San Diego; $45 and up; 619-231-2311.
LJO(Landesjugendorchester)—- Orchestra of 70 youngmusicians from Germany performs Beethoven’s “Coriolanus” Overture,Frigyes Hidas’ Concerto for Brass Quintet & Orchestra, andBruckner’s Symphony No. 4 (“Romantic”) in E-flat major; 3 p.m. Oct.9 (conductor’s preview at 2:30 p.m.); Bob Burton Center for thePerforming Arts, 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook; $38, general;$30, active military; $10, students; $44-$133, four-concert season;fallbrookmusicsociety.org or 760-451-8644.
Hugo WolfQuartett—- Viennese string quartet; 8 p.m. Oct. 21;Prebys Hall, UC San Diego, La Jolla; $50; artpower.ucsd.edu or858-534-8497.
Spanish Brass—-Program features music from Spain, classical masterpieces, andNorth and South American composers such as Duke Ellington andAntonio Carlos Jobim; 3 p.m. Oct. 23;Bob Burton Center for thePerforming Arts, 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook; $38, general;$10, students; $21-$58, two-concert series;fallbrookmusicsociety.org or 760-451-8644.
RedlandsSymphony—- Jon Robertson conducts program of Dvorak’sSymphony No. 7 in D minor and Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2in C minor; 3 p.m. Nov. 13 (conductor’s preview at 2:30 p.m.); BobBurton Center for the Performing Arts, 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane,Fallbrook; $38, general; $30, active military; $10, students;$44-$133, four-concert season; fallbrookmusicsociety.org or760-451-8644.
Redlands Symphony: “ACelebration of Love”—- Jon Robertson conducts programof romantic arias and symphonic love poems: Verdi’s Overture to”Nabucco,” Mascagni’s Intermezzo from “Cavalleria Rusticana,”Tchaikovsky’s Waltz from “Eugen Onegin” and Tchaikovsky’s Romeo andJuliet Fantasy Overture, as well as three pieces featuringsoloists; 3 p.m. Feb. 12 (conductor’s preview at 2:30 p.m.); BobBurton Center for the Performing Arts, 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane,Fallbrook; $38, general; $30, active military; $10, students;$44-$133, four-concert season; fallbrookmusicsociety.org or760-451-8644.
Cellist Jonah Kim andpianist Claire Huangci—- Program features music byDavid Popper, Gabriel Faure, Remo Giazotto, Mendelssohn, FranzSchubert and Chopin; 3 p.m. March 18;Bob Burton Center for thePerforming Arts, 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook; $38, general;$10, students; $21-$58, two-concert series;fallbrookmusicsociety.org or 760-451-8644.
Redlands Symphony: “Made inAmerica”—- Jon Robertson conducts program of PaulHindemith’s “Symphonic Metamorphoses,” Michael Daugherty’s “LeTombeau de Liberace” and Duke Ellington’s “The River”; 3 p.m. May20 (conductor’s preview at 2:30 p.m.); Bob Burton Center for thePerforming Arts, 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook; $38, general;$30, active military; $10, students; $44-$133, four-concert season;fallbrookmusicsociety.org or 760-451-8644.
