As San Diego swings into its long warm season, back come the live shows. This week offers live-action art with a live band accompaniment, an OB rodeo (sort of), a former teen heartthrob flexing his musical muscles, and as always, much more.
Punk Rock Rodeo
Punk Rock Rodeo comes to Ocean Beach for a weekend of hard drivin’ rock ‘n’ roll, opening up on March 20 with a bill that includes Agent Orange, Change Today, featuring Joe Wood playing songs from his 10 years with TSOL, McRad, Big Attitude, Screamin’ Yeehaws, Wanted Noise, Galaxy Wolf, and Doll Riot.
Short sets will be the order of the day, with iconic 1980s surf punk trio Agent Orange the clear highlight. Guitarist Mike Palm and his trio will be sure to build the crowd up into a mosh pit frenzy with their mix of classic originals such as “Everything Turns Grey” and “Bloodstains,” alongside 1960s instrumental favorites including “Pipeline’ and Misirlou.”
Punk Rock Rodeo: Friday, March 20 at The Holding Company, 5046 Newport Ave., 5:30 p.m. $30 and up.Humble Heart
There are not a lot of options for young rock fans wanting to hear live music in the county, but Humble Heart in Ocean Beach is doing its best to fill that void.
On March 20, the venue will host their own first of two Punk Rock Rodeo shows, set to feature Rhythm Collision, Jon Cougar Concentration Camp, Strychine Ninety-Nine, Spider, Punch Card, and The Midnight Block. It’s a great bill for anyone who likes their music loud, in your face, and high energy, with the night’s highlight sure to be a set from Los Angeles-based group, Rhythm Collision, back performing live after a two-decade-long hiatus.
Punk Rock Rodeo: Friday, March 20 at Humble Heart, 4873 Newport Ave. $18. theheartob.com.The ELO Experience
Not the real thing, but pretty darn close: Evil Woman, The Electric Light Orchestra Experience performs at The Sound on March 21.
Featuring Jeff Lynne’s doppelganger Kevin Fafard, the 12-piece band does a wonderful job of replicating ELO’s long list of 1970s-era orchestral pop hits, with such classics as “Living Thing,” “Evil Woman,” and “All Over The World” sure to be included in the night’s set list. Although it wasn’t a huge hit on release in 1978, the concert’s highlight will easily be the closing tune, 1978’s “Mr. Blue Sky,” which in the ensuing decades has become a much-loved sing-along classic.
Evil Woman – The Electric Light Orchestra Experience: Saturday, March 21, at The Sound, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., 8 p.m. $67 and up.Slacker
No doubt about it, indie trio Slacker are on a roll. Appearing at the 710 Beach Club on March 21, the band has just released their debut album, “Act Natural,” also scoring a nomination at this year’s San Diego Music Awards for Best Indie/Alternative Artist.
Fans of the likes of Nirvana and Green Day will find much to enjoy in the band’s songs, such as “Velvet Worms” and riff rocker, “Tic Tac Toad.” Anyone wanting to check out one of San Diego’s biggest buzz bands in recent memory should head to PB for this show and check out what all the fuss is about.
Slacker: Saturday, March 21, at the 710 Beach Club, 710 Garnet Ave., 9 p.m.Alex Bergan
Singer-songwriter Alex Bergan plays at The Casbah on Saturday, March 21. Currently touring in support of his new single, “This Ain’t Everything,” Bergan is up for Best Country or Americana Artist at this year’s San Diego Music Awards, and it’s easy to hear why. Bergan has an engaging stage presence and is a master at heartfelt songs that examine the human condition, with lyrics that capture a universal sentiment.
Americana has really taken hold in San Diego over the past few years. With artists like Bergan, it won’t be long before San Diego is considered a country music stronghold.
Alex Bergan: Saturday, March 21, at The Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd. 8:30 p.m. $16.Shaun Cassidy
Former teen idol Shaun Cassidy returns to the Magnolia on March 22. A member of the renowned Cassidy family, which includes his father Jack, half-brother David (of “The Partridge Family”), and niece, actress Katie, Shaun Cassidy is perhaps best known for his role in 1970s TV favorite, “The Hardy Boys.” Meanwhile, he also had a simultaneous string of Top 40 hits before turning to working behind the scenes on such television programs as “Invasion,” “Blue Bloods,” and “New Amsterdam.”
The night’s concert will focus on Cassidy’s material from his Tiger Beat pin-up days, giving long-time fans a chance to relive a little of their youth through his renditions of fun songs such as “Hey Deanie” and “That’s Rock ‘n Roll.”
Shaun Cassidy: Sunday, March 22, at The Magnolia, 210 E Main St., 8 p.m. $59 and up.Doodle POP
South Korean art collective Doodle POP stops in at the Baker Baum Hall on March 22. Mixing music, graffiti art, and animation projections, the show is geared towards the younger set (ages 3-8), but its mix of sound and art will appeal to audiences of all ages. Fun and fast-paced, this non-verbal performance shows how different media can be combined to tell stories, sure to spark a child’s imagination.
With a full band backing the artists’ drawing and acting, it’s a whirlwind of activity onstage, with each show a unique experience.
Doodle POP: Sunday, March 22, at The Baker Baum Concert Hall at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave., 3 p.m. $35.Billy Lee and the Swamp Critters
La Jolla’s Athenaeum is revered for its mix of classical and jazz performances, but its free Monday lunchtime concerts have much more eclectic offerings. Such will be the case on March 23 when the acclaimed library will branch out a bit, delving into the sounds of Louisiana, with a free midday concert from Billy Lee and the Swamp Critters.
The five-piece band, led by accordionist Billy Lee Corwin, blends cajun/Zydeco, Mardi Gras, and Texas swing into songs that are meant to get a crowd up and dancing. Always an instant party whenever they take the stage, a show from Billy Lee and the Swamp Critters is a great way to kick off the work week.
Billy Lee and the Swamp Critters: Monday, March 23, at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St. Noon. Free.The Soul Persuaders
Anyone looking to go dancing to the sounds of classic soul, rock, and funk will want to check out The Soul Persuaders at Tio Leo’s on March 24. The 11-piece band specializes in horn-driven material, with terrific versions of songs by the likes of Chicago, Stevie Wonder, and Sly Stone in their repertoire. With the Soul Persuaders playing their set revue style, audience members will barely have a chance to catch their breath as one song leads to another.
Featuring a rotating cast of some of the best players in San Diego, dancing is optional at this show, but it’s going to be hard to resist.
The Soul Persuaders: Tuesday, March 24, at Tio Leo’s, 6333 Mission Gorge Road. 7 p.m. $12.Nick Lowe
Where does one start with Nick Lowe? One of the most important musicians of the past century, Lowe has done it all. Performing at the Belly Up Tavern on March 26, Lowe has been a member of such seminal groups as Brinsley Schwarz, Rockpile, and Little Village, and he’s produced hits for a long list of artists, including Elvis Costello, The Pretenders, Johnny Cash, and The Damned.
Along the way, he’s managed to write an amazing list of standards, including “Cruel To Be Kind,” “I Knew The Bride When She Used to Rock ‘n’ Roll,” and “Heart.” Performing a career spanning show on this tour, the night’s biggest cheer will likely be for Lowe’s still topical 1974 song, “[What’s so Funny ‘Bout] Peace Love and Understanding.”
Nick Lowe: Thursday, March 26 at The Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. $60 and up.Hence then, the article about punk rock rodeo doodle pop and some swamp critters to boot live music this week was published today ( ) and is available on Times of San Diego ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
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