The Top Concerts In San Diego This Week

The holidays are a great time to get out for a show! Grab your crew and get out there!

Thursday, December 13

La Santa Cecilia – Music Box

Doors 7:00PM, Show 8:30PM
With a captivating voice that sings about love, loss, and every day struggles, the Grammy award-winning band has become the voice of a new bi-cultural generation in the United States.

The Robert Cray Band – Belly Up

Doors 7:00PM, Show 8:00PM
The Grammy award-winning Blues Hall of Famer has created a sound that rises from American roots and arrives today both fresh and familiar, dubbed by Rolling Stone as “One of the greatest guitarists of his generation”.

Friday, December 14

LeAnn Rimes – Viejas Casino & Resort

Show 8:00PM
The youngest singer to win a Grammy and also be nominated by the Academy of Country Music. With a string of hits throughout her career, she is still best known for her signature song “Blue”.

Lil Jon: About Last Night – Omnia Nightclub

Doors 9:00PM
About Last Night with Lil Jon is the party you wake up from and tell your friends about. It’s a wild night out like no other, full of adventure and surprise, and ends up being one of the best nights of your life.

Lyrics Born and Zion I – Music Box

Doors 8:00PM, Show 9:30PM
Japanese-American rapper Lyrics Born is known for his beats that combine electro-synth, pop, and funk; the kind of music that is custom made for having a good time. Zion I emulates the purest form of hip-hop, bringing forth a socially conscious lyrical deliverance and high energy party-rockin’ live show that captivates his audience.

Wrex the Halls 2018 – Valley View Casino

Doors 5:00pm, Show 5:15pm

This year’s concert by 91x includes Death Cab for Cutie, Third Eye Blind, Billie Eilish and more, and includes a toy drive to benefit the Salvation Army and less fortunate kids this holiday season. Win win!

Big Gigantic: Live 3D Show! – The Observatory North Park

Doors 7:00PM, Show 8:00PM
Big Gigantic, whose blend of mind-­‐bending beats, thunderous bass and frenetic melodies has developed a rabid following since forming in 2008 and have taken their sound to yet another dimension with the release of 2014’s The Night is Young.

Trippie Redd – Parq Nightclub

Show 10:00PM
Trippie is versatile and creates beautiful lyrics by combining different genres to create his own style ranging from Hip-hop to R’n’B to alternative rock and basically pop and this has earned him a great following.

Saturday, December 15

Queen Naija – SOMA

Doors 7:00PM, Show 8:00PM
An ex-contestant of American Idol and a YouTuber, Naija’s singing abilities earned her fame and prominence and gave her a pathway to her future career.

The White Buffalo – The Observatory North Park

Doors 7:00PM, Show 9:00PM
White Buffalo’s big-voiced front-man, Jake Smith, has explored the grey area between genres, carving out a sound rooted in dark folk, countrified soul, cinematic storytelling and roadhouse-worthy rock.

FREE Live Music: Graham Gillot Duo – House of Blues San Diego

Doors 9:00PM
Graham Gillot Duo is a highly enjoyable Contemporary Musical Extravaganza performed by some of South Africa’s top musicians. By combining catchy original vocal songs with virtuosic instrumental music, this act is defining its own sound.

Savi – Omnia Nightclub

Doors 9:00PM
With the launch of his new project ‘AHZ’, a clothing line, a 2nd season of his radio show ‘Up All Night’ and new music ahead, SAVI is one to watch closely in 2019!

Sunday, December 16

Anuhea: All Is Bright Tour ft. Mahi – Music Box

Doors 6:30PM, Show 8:00PM
Contemporary singer/songwriter, Anuhea lists Bob Marley, Jack Johnson, India Arie and Jason Mraz as her primary influences. Her easygoing island style has helped her get on the World Albums chart multiple times.

Advanced Placement Tour feat. The Regrettes, Welles, and Micky James – House of Blues San Diego

Doors 6:30PM, 7:30PM
Perfectly imperfect -that’s one way to describe LA-based punk act, The Regrettes. Writing songs that proudly bear a brazen and unabashed attitude in the vein of acts Courtney Barnett or Karen O -with a pop aesthetic reminiscent of 50’s and 60’s acts a la the Temptations or Buddy Holly -the LA based four piece create infectious, punk driven tracks.

Earthless feat. Mad Alchemy Light Show – Belly Up

Doors 8:00PM, Show 9:00PM
The jam rock band prides itself on creating energetic, utterly unique, and free thinking instrumental music, evoking the spirits of Jimi Hendrix and Black Sabbath in equal measure.

Monday, December 17

Thom Yorke with Oliver Coates – The Observatory North Park

Doors 7:00PM, Show 8:00PM
A versatile English musician, Thom Yorke is a multifaceted artist best known as the vocalist, songwriter and pianist of the rock band Radiohead. Apart from playing the piano, he is also an expert at playing the drum and the bass guitar.

The Soft Moon – The Casbah

Doors 8:00PM, Show 9:00PM
Soft Moon’s fourth studio album, ‘Criminal’, Luis Vasquez uses kraut rock’s motorik beats, post-punk deconstructions, & hushed percussive incantation, to artistically & emotionally explore his tough upbringing through music!

See you there!

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