Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend
Friday, February 18
Viano String Quartet – Conrad Prebys Concert Hall
Show 8PM
Praised for their “huge range of dynamics, massive sound and spontaneity” (American Record Guide), the Viano String Quartet has received top prizes at several national and international competitions.
Eric Burgett – Moonshine Beach
Show 8:30PM
Country music artists have a long-standing love affair with the six-string guitar. Eric Burgett has taken the 88 key torch and is blazing his own trail of standout country music.
Steve Poltz & The Rugburns – Belly Up
Doors 8:30PM, Show 9PM
Throughout over three decades in music, Steve Poltz did it all and more—often shared by way of his rockin’ countrified folk slices of sardonic Americana (hatched in Halifax).
Circle Jerks – The Observatory North Park
Show 7PM
Circle Jerks are an American hardcore punk band, formed in 1979 in Los Angeles, California. The group was founded by former Black Flag vocalist Keith Morris and Redd Kross guitarist Greg Hetson. To date, Circle Jerks have released six studio albums, one compilation, a live album and a live DVD.
The Winehouse Experience – Music Box
Doors 7PM, Show 8PM
The Winehouse Experience is a celebration of the great icon’s unique style and artistry. This show has sold out venues across Southern California and fans and critics alike have expressed their approval.
Hook N Sling – Parq Nightclub
Show 10PM
Sydney-born DJ and producer Hook N Sling, aka Anthony Maniscalco is recognized as one of the most exciting genre-blending house producers to come on the scene in recent years, a title which has lead him to places most only dream about.
Rick Holmstrom – Humphreys Backstage Live
Show 7:30PM
Holmstrom has released 6 solo albums on labels including Black Top, Tone Cool and M.C. Records, as well as winning a Grammy in 2011 with Staples(You Are Not Alone) and nominations in 2015, 2016, and 2009.
Saturday, February 19
Strangelove – The Depeche Mode Experience – Music Box
Doors 8PM, Show 9PM
Los Angeles based STRANGELOVE-The Depeche Mode Experience delivers a career spanning, pitch perfect “best of” concert that transports the listener through time and touches on several key points in Depeche Mode’s 40+ year career.
Fish & The Seaweeds – House of Blues
Doors 7PM
The superb musicianship of this powerful trio allows them to cover a wide variety of styles while spontaneously improvising set lists in length and content creating an instantly accessible high-energy live musical flow taking listeners on a sonic, in-the-moment-honest journey through time.
Lightning Drive – Moonshine Beach
Show 8:30PM
All-star San Diego based show band performing all the greatest country music from past to present.
Steve Poltz & The Rugburns – Belly Up
Doors 8:30PM, Show 9PM
Throughout over three decades in music, Steve Poltz did it all and more—often shared by way of his rockin’ countrified folk slices of sardonic Americana (hatched in Halifax).
Jack Henry – Parq Nightclub
Show 10PM
Jack Henry thrives on the challenge of connecting a room of people wherever he goes and playing undiscovered songs to create a new experience each night he steps into a room.
Sunday, February 20
Harry Mack – Music Box
Doors 7:30PM, Show 8:30PM
Multi-talented artist and rapper Harry Mack is best known for his unique, jaw-dropping visual freestyle rapping. Blending the excitement of instrumental jazz improvisation with the impactful messages of hip-hop lyricism, Harry constantly strives to push the boundaries of his own abilities, while reaching for new approaches to rap expression.
The Mad Hat Hucksters – Balboa Park
Show 3PM
This is a special event! The Mad Hat Hucksters are celebrating their 100th show since forming in 2015! We’ve had many a fun night on the patio of Panama 66 listening to their music, and we look forward to celebrating this special milestone with them!
Magic City Hippies – The Observatory North Park
Show 7:30PM
Formerly known as the Robby Hunter Band, Miami, Florida-based self-proclaimed “indie funk” outfit Magic City Hippies specialize in a breezy blend of hip-hop, funk, pop, and beach-bum soul that has drawn comparisons to the likes of G Love & Special Sauce, Maroon 5, and Jack Johnson.
Zach Brosi – House of Blues
Doors 7PM
Zach’s music is best known for being versatile and all encompassing. His sets include soulful, modern vocals and playing high energy guitar over loops of his own original tunes, as well as popular cover songs.
Jerry’s Middle Finger – Belly Up
Doors 7PM, Show 8PM
It’s no longer a secret that Los Angeles-based Jerry’s Middle Finger (JMF) delivers the best Jerry Garcia Band tribute experience in the world – performing and celebrating the music of JGB with unparalleled sound and energy.
See you there, San Diego!