San Diego Music Week Features Local Sessions and International Acts
A series of live events runs from November 6 through 12, ranging from acoustic singer-songwriters to a tribute to The Band's 1976 farewell concert.
By Robert Marshall ·
San Diego’s live music scene offers a diverse slate of performances this week, spanning multiple genres and venue types. The schedule includes local acoustic showcases, tribute acts, and established international artists.
Promoter Jay’s Acoustic Evenings series has relocated from the Athenaeum to the La Jolla Community Center. The first show in the new location takes place on Friday, Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m. The evening features short sets from Tim Flannery, Steve Bulman, and Jay. Tickets for the event cost $30.
On Saturday, Nov. 7, the beach rock quartet Eternal Wave performs at Beaumont’s Eatery in La Jolla. The Santa Barbara-based group is known for playing early 1960s dance songs such as “Louie Louie” and “Walk Don’t Run.” The show begins at 9 p.m. with an admission fee of $10. The venue’s intimate size is expected to create a casual atmosphere for the performance.
UK post-punk band The Psychedelic Furs appears at The Sound on Sunday, Nov. 8. The group will perform hits from the 1980s and early 1990s, including “Pretty In Pink” and “Heaven.” They will also play tracks from their recent album, “Made of Rain.” Doors open at 8 p.m., and tickets start at $67. Singer Richard Butler leads the band, which formed nearly five decades ago.
Additional events include a free solo piano performance by Danny Green at the Athenaeum on Monday, Nov. 9. Green will celebrate the release of his album, “Let The Music Happen,” performing jazz originals and covers of Stevie Wonder and The Beatles. The concert begins at noon.
New York-based Grateful Dead tribute group Shakedown Citi plays at Winston’s in Ocean Beach on Friday, Nov. 6. The band performs classic Dead songs alongside deep cuts and material by Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix. Tickets are $10. The Chunky Hustle Brass Band performs a free set at Panama 66 in Balboa Park on the same day, playing New Orleans standards and originals from 6 to 8 p.m.
The week concludes with two notable events on Thursday, Nov. 12. Chest Fever, a local tribute to The Band, stages a recreation of the original “Last Waltz” concert at The Belly Up Tavern. The show features guest artists including Kimmi Bitter and Isaiah Mitchell. Tickets begin at $45. On the same night, Austin band Billy King and the Bad Bad Bad performs at The Casbah. The group mixes rock, psychedelia, and blues, with a set that includes their new single, “The Ballad of Backwoods Bobby.” Doors open at 8:30 p.m. for a $16 entry.
