Well, as promised, I’m currently in the air on my way to Austin for SXSW. It’s going to be one crazy week of little sleep, lots of music, tons of walking, and new adventures and memories. If you’re curious about who we (read: Kristen, as she’s done all the listening) are most excited to see you should check out Kristen’s Top 10 picks for SXSW this year here. If you want to keep up with our adventures, be sure to check back here for daily recaps starting tomorrow!

There’s still stuff to do here in San Diego though, so don’t you fret!

 

Monday:

Tuesday: The Revivalists @ Belly Up at 8pm
AND: The Lower 48 @ Soda Bar at 9pm
AND: Bad & The Ugly, Filthy Violets @ Casbah at 9pm

Wednesday:

Thursday: Jackie Greene @ Belly Up at 8pm
AND: Jackson Price Band @ Sycamore Den at 9pm
AND: systems Officer @ Casbah at 9pm

Friday: Ben Rector, Gavin James @ Observatory North Park at 8pm
AND: Tonight Alive, Set It Off, The Ready Set @ Soma at 7pm

Saturday: Get Back Loretta, Oh Spirit!, Inspired and the Sleep, Kimmi Bitter @ Casbah at 9pm
AND: A Great Big World @ Irenic at 7:30pm

Sunday: Noelle Pederson, Nathan James @ Sycamore Den at 9pm

 

Keep in Mind:
March 21st- Finish Ticket @ House of Blues
March 23rd- Wolfmother @ House of Blues
March 26th- Brian Fallon & The Crows @ Observatory North Park
March 27th- They Might Be Giants @ Belly Up
April 5th- Tori Kelly @ Humphreys
April 8th- Third Eye Blind @ The Observatory North Park
April 15th-17- Coachella Weekend 1
April 17th- James Bay @ Humphreys
April 21st- Parachute @ House of Blues
April 22nd-24th Coachella Weekend 2
April 23rd- Say Anything @ House of Blues
May 3rd- Gin Wigmore @ House of Blues
May 6th- Violent Femmes @ Humphreys
May 14th- Billy Joel @ Petco Park
May 20th- The Cure @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
May 21st- Jewel @ Humphreys
May 26th- Walk the Moon @ Cal Coast Credit Open Air Theater
June 4th- Thrice @ House of Blues
June 5th- X-Fest @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
July 16th- Halsey @ Cal Coast Credit Open Air Theater
July 24th- twenty one pilots @ Viejas Arena
July 26th- Modest Mouse and Brand New @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
July 31st- Duran Duran @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
August 3rd- Weezer, Panic! at the Disco @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
August 23rd- Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals @ Humphreys
August 30th- Journey @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
September 21st- Leon Bridges @ Humphreys

Well, next week at this time I’ll be on a plane headed for SXSW in Austin. I’m kind of excited but I won’t really get that excited till it gets closer to the time or when I’m actually there. I’m waiting on Kristen’s SXSW playlist and her schedule because those are the keys. Kristen’s schedule tends to be the best guide for finding awesome new music. I haven’t really done any packing yet but I’m sure the electronics and such will get backed up and ready to go before anything else. I still have a week and that’s a long time….

 

Monday:

Tuesday: St. Lucia, Grace Mitchell @ Observatory North Park at 8:30pm
AND: Breaking Benjamin @ House of Blues at 8:30pm

Wednesday: Miner, Spero @ Casbah at 9pm
AND: Steep Canyon Rangers, Jesse LaMonaca & The Dime Novel @ Music Box at 9pm
AND: Almost Young @ Belly Up at 8pm

Thursday: Gary Clark Jr. @ House of Blues at 8pm- SOLD OUT
AND: Jackson Price Band @ Sycamore Den at 9pm

Friday: Kaleo @ House of Blues at 8pm
AND: The Loons @ Whistelstop at 8pm
AND: The Major Minus @ Soda Bar at 9pm
AND: Lady Dottie & The Diamonds @ Park & Rec at 9pm

Saturday: Coriander @ Tin Roof at 10pm
AND: The Soft White Sixties @ Soda Bar at 9pm
AND: Slaves @ Irenic at 6:30pm

Sunday: Anderson East, Dylan Leblanc @ Belly Up at 8pm
AND: Shawn James & The Shapeshifters, Robert John & The Wreck @ Soda Bar at 9pm

 

Keep in Mind:
March 17th- Jackie Greene @ Belly Up
March 18th- Ben Rector @ Observatory North Park
March 23rd- Wolfmother @ House of Blues
March 26th- Brian Fallon & The Crows @ Observatory North Park
March 27th- They Might Be Giants @ Belly Up
April 5th- Tori Kelly @ Humphreys
April 8th- Third Eye Blind @ The Observatory North Park
April 15th-17- Coachella Weekend 1
April 17th- James Bay @ Humphreys
April 21st- Parachute @ House of Blues
April 22nd-24th Coachella Weekend 2
April 23rd- Say Anything @ House of Blues
May 3rd- Gin Wigmore @ House of Blues
May 6th- Violent Femmes @ Humphreys
May 14th- Billy Joel @ Petco Park
May 20th- The Cure @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
May 21st- Jewel @ Humphreys
May 26th- Walk the Moon @ Cal Coast Credit Open Air Theater
June 4th- Thrice @ House of Blues
June 5th- X-Fest @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
July 16th- Halsey @ Cal Coast Credit Open Air Theater
July 24th- twenty one pilots @ Viejas Arena
July 26th- Modest Mouse and Brand New @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
July 31st- Duran Duran @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
August 3rd- Weezer, Panic! at the Disco @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
August 23rd- Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals @ Humphreys
August 30th- Journey @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
September 21st- Leon Bridges @ Humphreys

I guess I spoke too soon about the cool weather in my post last week. Ah well. I wasn’t able to get out and do much of anything this week. I have no idea where the week(end) went but I know I was both busy and tired. I’m (sort of) getting ready for SXSW. Actually, Kristen is really the one doing all the work but I do have to do some stuff. You know, other than pack. I’m sure I’ll think of what all it is when I’m a little more coherent and it’s closer to when I leave. This week is looking good for music. Lot’s of choices and there is no bad choice here…

 

Monday: Vance Joy, Elle King @ Balboa Theatre at 7:30pm- SOLD OUT
AND: Coeur De Pirate @ Belly Up at 9pm

Tuesday: Andra Day @ Observatory North Park at 7:30pm
AND: Banta, Dani Bell and The Tarantist @ Soda Bar at 9pm

Wednesday: Mutemath @ House of Blues at 8pm
AND: Caitlin Mahoney @ Lestats at 9pm
AND: Basia Bulat, The Weather Station @ Casbah at 9pm

Thursday: Penny & Sparrow @ House of Blues Voodoo Room at 8pm
AND: Galactic, The Record Company @ Belly Up at 8pm
AND: Liza Anne, Gayle Skidmore @ Casbah at 9pm

Friday: The Mother Hips, The Donkeys @ Belly Up at 9pm
AND: Hunter Valentine @ Hideout at 9pm
AND: John Helix @ Lestats at 9pm

Saturday: Eliot Sumner @ Soda Bar at 9pm
AND: Tyson Motsenbocker @ The Loft at UCSD at 8:30pm
AND: From Indian Lakes @ House of Blues at 8pm
AND: Gregory Page CD Release Show @ Lestats at 9pm

Sunday: Johnny Marr @ Belly Up at 8pm
AND: Matt Bednarsky, Mean Mary @ Lestats at 9pm
AND: 311 @ House of Blues at 8pm- SOLD OUT

 

Keep in Mind:
March 8th- St. Lucia @ Observatory North Park
March 12th- Kaleo @ Soda Bar
March 17th- Jackie Greene @ Belly Up
March 23rd- Wolfmother @ House of Blues
March 26th- Brian Fallon & The Crows @ Observatory North Park
March 27th- They Might Be Giants @ Belly Up
April 5th- Tori Kelly @ Humphreys
April 8th- Third Eye Blind @ The Observatory North Park
April 15th-17- Coachella Weekend 1
April 17th- James Bay @ Humphreys
April 21st- Parachute @ House of Blues
April 22nd-24th Coachella Weekend 2
April 23rd- Say Anything @ House of Blues
May 3rd- Gin Wigmore @ House of Blues
May 6th- Violent Femmes @ Humphreys
May 14th- Billy Joel @ Petco Park
May 20th- The Cure @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
May 21st- Jewel @ Humphreys
May 26th- Walk the Moon @ Cal Coast Credit Open Air Theater
June 4th- Thrice @ House of Blues
June 5th- X-Fest @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
July 16th- Halsey @ Cal Coast Credit Open Air Theater
July 24th- twenty one pilots @ Viejas Arena
July 26th- Modest Mouse and Brand New @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
July 31st- Duran Duran @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
August 3rd- Weezer, Panic! at the Disco @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
August 23rd- Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals @ Humphreys
August 30th- Journey @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
September 21st- Leon Bridges @ Humphreys

I’m happy the weather has decided to turn back to “winter” for the time being. It’s chilly again which is really nice instead of it being 80 something degrees in February! So, I’m going to enjoy this cool weather while it lasts. Heat is for summer time and we are at least 4 months away. Slow your roll weather…

Sadly, I didn’t make it out this week to see anything. I’m super bummed about missing Get Back Loretta on Saturday but I was just too darn tired to get off the couch. Hopefully I will manage something this week. And we have lots to choose from! Wheeeeee!!!

 

Monday: Lee Ann Womack @ Belly Up at 8pm
AND: Tori Roze and The Hot Mess @ Bar Pink at 9pm
AND: Rosewood & Rye @ Tin Roof at 9pm

Tuesday: Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors @ Belly Up at 8pm

Wednesday: Metric, Joywave @ House of Blues at 8pm
AND: The Mobros, Andrea Vasquez, Joe Kaplow @ The Merrow at 9pm
AND: Meiko & Marie Digby, Chasing Lovely @ Music Box at 8:30pm
AND: Mrs. Magician, Schizophonics, Birdy Bardot, The Palace Ballroom @ Casbah at 9pm (FREE w/RSVP)
AND: Lake Street Drive @ Observatory North Park at 8pm

Thursday: Metric, Joywave @ House of Blues at 8pm- SOLD OUT
AND: Joe Kaplow @ Lestats at 9pm
AND: Ani DiFranco @ Belly Up at 8pm- SOLD OUT
AND: State Champs, Knuckle Puck @ Lamppost Warehouse @ 7pm
AND: The Shifty Eyed Dogs @ Sycamore Den at  9pm

Friday: Coriander @ Tin Roof at 9pm `
AND: The Mobros, Matt Sucich @ Lestats at 9pm
AND: The Infamous Stringdusters feat. Nicki Bluhm @ Belly Up at 9pm

Saturday: The Stone Foxes, The Bassics, Spero @ Casbah at 9pm
AND: Julien Baker @ The Irenic at 7pm
AND: Nick Carter @ Belly Up at 9pm
AND: Lady Dottie & The Diamonds @ Park & Rec at 9pm

Sunday: Armors @ Che Cafe at 7:30pm
AND: Dirty River Boys @ Soda Bar at 9pm

 

Keep in Mind:
February 29th- Vance Joy @ Balboa Theatre
March 1st- Andra Day @ Observatory North Park
March 2nd- Mutemath @ House of Blues
March 5th- Eliot Sumner @ Soda Bar
March 8th- St. Lucia @ Observatory North Park
March 12th- Kaleo @ Soda Bar
March 23rd- Wolfmother @ House of Blues
March 26th- Brian Fallon & The Crows @ Observatory North Park
March 27th- They Might Be Giants @ Belly Up
April 8th- Third Eye Blind @ The Observatory North Park
April 15th-17- Coachella Weekend 1
April 17th- James Bay @ Humphreys
April 21st- Parachute @ House of Blues
April 22nd-24th Coachella Weekend 2
April 23rd- Say Anything @ House of Blues
May 3rd- Gin Wigmore @ House of Blues
May 14th- Billy Joel @ Petco Park
May 20th- The Cure @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
May 21st- Jewel @ Humphreys
May 26th- Walk the Moon @ Cal Coast Credit Open Air Theater
June 4th- Thrice @ House of Blues
July 16th- Halsey @ Cal Coast Credit Open Air Theater
July 24th- twenty one pilots @ Viejas Arena
July 26th- Modest Mouse and Brand New @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
July 31st- Duran Duran @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
August 3rd- Weezer, Panic! at the Disco @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
August 23rd- Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals @ Humphreys
August 30th- Journey @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
September 21st- Leon Bridges @ Humphreys

I learned a valuable lesson yesterday… When ordering delivery on Valentine’s Day, plan to wait much longer than anticipated. It’s okay though, my food finally came and I watched Downton Abbey and a lot of Forensic Files. There was a lot of online searching for a few products too. Let me tell you, Wal-Mart online is a black hole where you could lose hours trying to find something. I’m just glad I made it out alive….

 

Monday: Pepper @ House of Blues at 8pm

Tuesday: Kid Wilerness, Troubadour Parade, MRKTS @ The Merrow at 9pm
AND: The Outer Vice @ Soda Bar at 9pm
AND: The Growlers, Jonathan Richman @ The Observatory North Park at 8pm
AND: Revival of The Singer-Songwriter @ Belly Up at 8pm

Wednesday: Joe Purdy @ Belly Up at 8pm
AND: Joe Marson Band and Tony P @ Lestats at 9pm
AND: The Growlers, Jonathan Richman @ The Observatory North Park at 8pm

Thursday: Dig The Kid, Lucia @ Soda Bar at 9pm
AND: Robert Gillies, Callie Crofts @ Lestats at 9pm
AND: Boychick, Velvet Club @ The Merrow at 8pm

Friday: Alexander Jean @ House of Blues Voodoo Room at 8pm
AND: Nicky Venus @ Bar Pink at 9pm
AND: Slow Season @ The Merrow at 9pm
AND: Sam Outlaw, Whitney Rose, Nena Anderson @ Soda Bar at 9pm

Saturday: Get Back Loretta, Brothers Weiss @ Brick by Brick at 8pm
AND: Dr. Dog @ Observatory North Park at 8pm
AND: Griffin House @ Soda Bar at 6:30pm
AND: Steve Poltz Birthday Bash @ Belly Up at 8pm- SOLD OUT
AND: MRKTS @ House of Blues Voodoo Room at 7pm

Sunday: Joshua Davis @ The Loft at UCSD at 8pm
AND: Inspired and The Sleep @ Soda Bar at 9pm
AND: Shooter Jennings, Lukas Nelson @ Belly Up at 8pm

 

Keep in Mind:
February 22nd- Lee Ann Womack @ Belly up
February 24th- Metric @ House of Blues
February 25th- Metric @ House of Blues
February 27th- Nick Carter @ Belly Up
February 29th- Vance Joy @ Balboa Theatre
March 2nd- Mutemath @ House of Blues
March 5th- Eliot Sumner @ Soda Bar
March 8th- St. Lucia @ Observatory North Park
March 12th- Kaleo @ Soda Bar
March 23rd- Wolfmother @ House of Blues
March 26th- Brian Fallon & The Crows @ Observatory North Park
March 27th- They Might Be Giants @ Belly Up
April 8th- Third Eye Blind @ The Observatory North Park
April 15th-17- Coachella Weekend 1
April 17th- James Bay @ Humphreys
April 21st- Parachute @ House of Blues
April 22nd-24th Coachella Weekend 2
April 23rd- Say Anything @ House of Blues
May 3rd- Gin Wigmore @ House of Blues
May 14th- Billy Joel @ Petco Park
May 20th- The Cure @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
May 21st- Jewel @ Humphreys
May 26th- Walk the Moon @ Cal Coast Credit Open Air Theater
June 4th- Thrice
July 16th- Halsey @ Cal Coast Credit Open Air Theater
July 24th- twenty one pilots @ Viejas Arena
July 26th- Modest Mouse and Brand New @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
July 31st- Duran Duran @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
August 3rd- Weezer, Panic! at the Disco @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
August 23rd- Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals @ Humphreys
August 30th- Journey @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
September 21st- Leon Bridges @ Humphreys

Did you all watch the Superbowl? I did not. I was watching Numb3rs and napping. I did see a bit of Lady Gaga’s National Anthem but I was not concerned enough with any of the teams, commercials, or anything else to spend that much time watching a game. Maybe if I was at a Superbowl Party or something. With pizza. And guacamole. And chips with dip. And… I think I would just eat the entire time!

Anyways, let’s check out what this week has in store…

 

Monday: Emily King @ Soda Bar at 9pm- SOLD OUT

Tuesday: Rachel Platten @ Observatory North Park at 7pm

Wednesday: Waters, Max and the Moon @ The Loft @ UCSD at 9:30pm
AND: Jess Glynne, Conrad Sewell @ House of Blues at 8pm

Thursday: Jesse LaMonaca & The Dime Novels @ Sycamore Den at 9pm
AND: Glen Phillips (Toad and The Wet Sprocket), Sean Watkins @ Belly Up at 8pm
AND: The Donkeys, The Palace Ballroom at Soda Bar at 9pm
AND: Tiger Army @ Observatory North Park at 7pm

Friday: Panic is Perfect, Anya Marina @ The Loft at UCSD at 9pm
AND: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy @ Sycuan Casino at 8pm
AND: Mrs. Magician @ Soda Bar at 9pm

Saturday: Tyler Hilton, Kate Voegele @ Lestats at 7pm
AND: Peter Bradley Adams @ Soda Bar at 6:30pm
AND: Hawthorne Heights @ House of Blues at 7pm
AND: Lady Dottie and The Diamonds @ Park & Rec at 9pm

Sunday: Citizen Cope (Acoustic) @ Music Box at 9pm
AND: Lillie Lemon, Bearcoon @ Lestats at 9pm
AND: P.O.D. @ House of Blues at 8pm

 

Keep in Mind:
February 20th- Dr. Dog @ Observatory North Park
February 20th- Get Back Loretta, Brothers Weiss @ Brick by Brick
February 22nd- Lee Ann Womack @ Belly up
February 24th- Metric @ House of Blues
February 25th- Metric @ House of Blues
February 27th- Nick Carter @ Belly Up
February 29th- Vance Joy @ Balboa Theatre
March 2nd- Mutemath @ House of Blues
March 5th- Eliot Sumner @ Soda Bar
March 8th- St. Lucia @ Observatory North Park
March 12th- Kaleo @ Soda Bar
March 23rd- Wolfmother @ House of Blues
March 26th- Brian Fallon & The Crows @ Observatory North Park
March 27th- They Might Be Giants @ Belly Up
April 8th- Third Eye Blind @ The Observatory North Park
April 15th-17- Coachella Weekend 1
April 17th- James Bay @ Humphreys
April 21st- Parachute @ House of Blues
April 22nd-24th Coachella Weekend 2
April 23rd- Say Anything @ House of Blues
May 3rd- Gin Wigmore @ House of Blues
May 14th- Billy Joel @ Petco Park
May 20th- The Cure @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
May 21st- Jewel @ Humphreys
May 26th- Walk the Moon @ Cal Coast Credit Open Air Theater
June 4th- Thrice
July 16th- Halsey @ Cal Coast Credit Open Air Theater
July 24th- twenty one pilots @ Viejas Arena
July 26th- Modest Mouse and Brand New @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
July 31st- Duran Duran @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
August 3rd- Weezer, Panic! at the Disco @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
August 30th- Journey @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre

I can’t believe February is upon us. I’m kind of happy for it though. January was full of a lot of stress and somewhat major changes and transitions that resulted in a few missed shows because of long days and exhaustion. I did barely get my butt out to see The Silent Comedy at a (over) sold out show at the Casbah on Saturday. If you were there, you know how crazy it was. If you weren’t there…. well it was crazy.

But it’s a brand new month with a whole new array of show opportunities. Wheeeee!

 

Monday:

Tuesday: Dead Rosemary Blue @ The Merrow at 9pm
AND: Bullet for My Valentine @ House of Blues at 7pm

Wednesday: The Crossing, Josiah Falco, Melvus @ The Merrow at 9pm
AND: Triumph of Wild @ Lestats at 9pm
AND: Gallows Bound, Joe Fletcher & The Wrong Reasons @ Soda Bar at 9pm

Thursday: Ben Folds & San Diego Symphony @ Concert Hall at 7:30pm
AND: Listen Local All Access Fest @ Music Box at 7pm
AND: Hills Like Elephants, Dani Bell and the Tarantist @ Casbah at 9pm
AND: Family Mansion, Chris Carpenter @ Lestats at 9pm
AND: Jack & Jack @ House of Blues at 6:30pm
AND: Them Weary Bones, Feathers and Lead @ Sycamore Den at 9pm

Friday: Saintseneca, Torches

Saturday: Jason Cruz And Howl @ Soda Bar at 9pm
AND: Johnny Deadly Trio, The Shifty Eyed Dogs @ The Merrow at 9pm

Sunday: Second Cousins @ Soda Bar at 9pm

 

Keep in Mind:
February 10th- Waters, Max and the Moon @ The Loft @ UCSD
February 12th- Anya Marina @ The Loft at UCSD
February 12th- Big Bad Voodoo Daddy @ Sycuan Casino
February 13th- Hawthorne Heights @ House of Blues
February 14th- Citizen Cope (Acoustic) @ Music Box
February 20th- Dr. Dog @ Observatory North Park
February 20th- Get Back Loretta, Brothers Weiss @ Brick by Brick
February 22nd- Lee Ann Womack @ Belly up
February 24th- Metric @ House of Blues
February 25th- Metric @ House of Blues
February 27th- Nick Carter @ Belly Up
February 29th- Vance Joy @ Balboa Theatre
March 2nd- Mutemath @ House of Blues
March 5th- Eliot Sumner @ Soda Bar
March 8th- St. Lucia @ Observatory North Park
March 12th- Kaleo @ Soda Bar
March 23rd- Wolfmother @ House of Blues
March 26th- Brian Fallon & The Crows @ Observatory North Park
March 27th- They Might Be Giants @ Belly Up
April 8th- Third Eye Blind @ The Observatory North Park
April 15th-17- Coachella Weekend 1
April 17th- James Bay @ Humphreys
April 21st- Parachute @ House of Blues
April 22nd-24th Coachella Weekend 2
April 23rd- Say Anything @ House of Blues
May 3rd- Gin Wigmore @ House of Blues
May 14th- Billy Joel @ Petco Park
May 20th- The Cure @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
May 21st- Jewel @ Humphreys
May 26th- Walk the Moon @ Cal Coast Credit Open Air Theater
June 4th- Thrice
July 16th- Halsey @ Cal Coast Credit Open Air Theater
July 24th- twenty one pilots @ Viejas Arena
July 26th- Modest Mouse and Brand New @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
July 31st- Duran Duran @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
August 3rd- Weezer, Panic! at the Disco @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
August 30th- Journey @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre