North County is seeing some critically-acclaimed acts pass through this week. Whether you’re looking to mull over life’s bigger questions or enjoy some feel-good hits, North County is sure to have something up your alley.

Casey Hensley Band – 3/24

The Pour House

Oceanside

Since the age of five, Casey Hensley has made the stage her home. First and foremost a performer, she started out as a “Disney kid,” appearing on a countless of their programs.

Now, at the age of 24, Hensley fronts her very own bluesy rock ‘n’ roll band. Backed up by talented musicians such as Kid Ramos, Anthony Contreras and Laura Chavez, Hensley’s soulful melding of blues and rock is not one to miss.

Super Diamond – 3/24

The Belly Up

Solana Beach

Sidle on up to The Belly Up and catch this premiere Neil Diamond tribute band. All of your favorite tunes are sure to make appearances.

Good times have never seemed so good. Let Super Diamond touch you with Neil Diamond’s greatest hits.

Nina Francis and Ships Have Sailed – 3/25

Aztec Brewing Company

Vista

A 2017 San Diego Music Award nominee, Nina Francis is a contender for Best Singer/Songwriter in San Diego. After receiving her Bachelor of Music from the University of Southern California, Francis turned her sights to putting that degree to good use. Hear the power of education at Aztec Brewery this week.

Ships Have Sailed exists in the space where Alternative Rock and Exuberant Pop overlap. With infectious hooks and great beats, Ships Have Sailed keep the crowd moving and grooving until it’s time to go home.

Michael Tiernan – 3/25

Brick 15

Del Mar

After surviving cancer at age 16, Michael Tiernan decided to contemplate life’s bigger questions. After traveling around the country in a van with a band of Catholic hippies, Tiernan entertained the notion of entering the priesthood.

Lucky for you, he has instead chosen to devote his life to the creation of music. His singer/songwriter tunes dance across genre borders, creating and interesting and eclectic mix.

Join Michael Tiernan for his CD Release Party at Brick 15.

Laurence Juber – 3/25

Museum of Making Music

Carlsbad

Laurence Juber pushes the limits of what a guitar can do. During his time playing lead guitar for Paul McCartney’s band Wings, Juber procured a Grammy with the group.

Outside of straight musical pursuits, Juber has lent his talents to soundtracks for movies such as Dirty Dancing, Good Will Hunting and Pocahontas.

Catch this award-winning virtuoso while he’s in North County.