Press releases for arts and entertainment events and programsshould be typed, double-spaced, with basic information about theevent, performance dates and times, location, ticket prices and apublic telephone number. Send notices two to three weeks before theevent to Preview, 207 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Escondido, 92025, orvia e-mail to preview@nctimes.com. Or fax items to (760)745-3769.
CLUBS
Anthology —- Trevor Davis, Dr. Seahorse, 7:30 p.m. May20, $5; Edgar Winter Band, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. May 21, $7-$53;Vienna Teng and Alex Wong, Sara Watkins, 7:30 p.m. May 22, $12-$36;Rock Out for Hunger with DJ Spencer Bezy, 9:30 p.m. May 22,$30-$35; Anthology House Band, 7 p.m. May 25, $5; Legends of theSan Diego Rock Scene with Glory, 6 p.m. May 26, $25-$125; 1337India St., San Diego; generally all ages; 619-595-0300 oranthologysd.com.
Bar Pink—- Most shows at 10 p.m.; Brawley,May 20; the Urinals, the Creepy Creeps, May 21, $5; DJs TrevorYoung and Charlie Rock, May 22; Box Elders, Wild Thing!, May 23;the Styletones, May 24; Craig Prior, May 25; Jacuzzi Boys, DrewGrow, the Pastors’ Wives, May 26; 3829 30th St., San Diego;619-564-7194 or barpink.com.
The Beauty Bar—- Shows begin at 9 p.m.; DeadFeather Moon, Skyline Union, Archery for the Blind, May 22; 4746 ElCajon Blvd., San Diego; 619-516-4746 or beautybar.com.
Belly Up Tavern—- Far, Dead Country,Volapike, 9 p.m. May 20, $15-$17; the Heroes, 5:30 p.m. May 21, $5;Stepping Feet (Dave Matthews tribute), Damaged Goods, Misdirection,9 p.m. May 21, $12-$14; Atomic Groove, 9 p.m. May 22, $12-$14; KakiKing, An Horse, 9 p.m. May 23, $15-$17; Nada Surf, Telekinesis, 9p.m. May 24, $20-$22; Shelby Lynne, Findlay Brown, 8 p.m. May 25,$25-$27; 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; 21 and up; 858-481-8140or bellyup.com.
Boar Cross’n—- Audiophix, Sound System,Badfish, I-45, 9 p.m. May 20, $5; 390 Grand Ave., Carlsbad;760-729-2989 or myspace.com/boarcrossn.
The Casbah—- Doors open at 8:30 p.m.;Caribou, Toro y Moi, May 20, $14; John Meeks and the Donkeys, DrewAndrews, Tobyn Clarke and Friends, May 21, $10; Frighteened Rabbit,Maps and Atlases, Our Brother the Native, May 22, sold out; NokieEdwards, Venturesmania, Deke Dickerson and the Ecco-Fonics, May 23,$15; Patrick Watson, Greg Gibson, May 24, $13-$15; Sweethead, theOld in Out, May 25, $10-$12; Isis, Tombs, Jakob, May 26, $16-$18;2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; 21 and up; 619-232-4355 orcasbahmusic.com.
Che Cafe—- Sean Bonnette, the Vision of aDying World, Jehova’s Fitness, 8 p.m. May 21, $7; Weatherbox, LookMexico, Writer, Helen Earth Band, 7:30 p.m. May 22, $8; UC SanDiego, Scholars Drive, La Jolla; 858-534-2111 orchecafe.ucsd.edu.
Coyote Bar & Grill—- Boneyard, 6 p.m.May 20; DJ Swoll, 10:30 p.m. May 20; Friends & Enablers, 6 p.m.May 21; DJ Gary B, 10:30 p.m. May 21; Danny DiCarlo and AltheaElaine, 3 p.m. May 22; the Replacements (not Paul Westerberg’sReplacements), 6 p.m. May 22; DJ Paul D, 10:30 p.m. May 22; Johnny”B” Blues, 2 p.m. May 23; Missy Anderson, 5 p.m. May 23; karaoke, 6p.m. May 24; Johnny “B” Blues, 6 p.m. May 26; 300 Carlsbad VillageDrive, Carlsbad; 760-729-4695.
Dizzy’s—- Gilbert Castellanos, MarshallHawkins and Daniel Jackson, 8 p.m. May 22, $12-$15; San Diego Wine& Culinary Center, 200 Harbor Drive, San Diego; 858-270-7467 ordizzysjazz.com.
Epicentre—- Asking Alexandria, We Came AsRomans, From First to Last, Our Last Night, A Bullet for the PrettyBoy, Thy Kingdom Come, 6 p.m. May 21, $13-$15; At the Surface,Awaken the Alchemist, To Build an Empire, Good Sir, For theLegends, We Remain the Sea, With Every Breath, 5:30 p.m. May 22,$8-$10; 8450 Mira Mesa Blvd., Mira Mesa; 858-271-4000 orepicentreconcerts.org.
The Grand Cabaret —- Spuntaneous, 9 p.m. May 21, free;Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala; free;877-946-7252 or palacasino.com.
House of Blues San Diego —- John Butler Trio, StateRadio, 8 p.m. May 20, $32.50-$47.50; Grungapalooza with tributes toPearl Jam, Nirvana, Alice in Chains and Nine Inch Nails, 8:30 p.m.May 21, $12.50-$27.50; OK Go, Shout Out Louds, Earl Greyhound,Freelance Whales, 2 p.m. May 22, $18.50-$20; Talib Kweli, Hi Tek,U-N-I, May 25, $26-$31; Steel Panther, 6ONE9, 8 p.m. May 26,$20-$22.50; 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; 619-299-2583 orhob.com/sandiego.
Humphrey’s Backstage Live—- The SoulPersuaders, 8 p.m. May 20, $5; Delta Nove, 9:30 p.m. May 21, $12;Rockola, 9:30 p.m. May 22, $12; Jesse Davis, 10 a.m. May 23; RobinHenkel, 7 p.m. May 24, free; 4 Way Street (CSN&Y tribute), 9:30p.m. May 25 and May 26, $5; 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego;21 and up; 619-224-3577 or humphreysbackstagelive.com.
La Costa Grill—- Bviolin, 8:30 p.m. May 22;Jesse LaMonaca, 5 p.m. May 26; 6996 El Camino Real, Carlsbad; free;760-603-1200.
Lestat’s—- Allison Wiess, Lauren Zettler,Leila Broussard, May 20; Curtis Peoples, Eric Sage, May 21; TravisLarson, May 22; open mike, 6:30 p.m. May 24; 3343 Adams Ave., SanDiego; 619-282-0437 or lestats.com.
The Loft—- Quartet OnomatoPoetic, 7 p.m. May24, free; Freelance Whales, the Union Line, 9 p.m. May 25, $8-$10;The Loft, Price Center East, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, LaJolla; $8; 858-534-8497 or theloft.ucsd.edu.
Oasis Lounge—- Noches Latinas with DJ DonJose and Los Audaces, 8 p.m. May 20; Michele Lundeen &Paradise, 8 p.m. May 21; Higher Ground, 8 p.m. May 22; Harrah’sRincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center;harrahsrincon.com.
Ocean House at Carlsbad Village—- UkuleleSociety, 6 p.m. May 20; DJ Digital Opinion, SunMojo, 9 p.m. May 21;DJ Grim, TriCity Rollers, 9 p.m. May 22; Cradit Union, 6 p.m. May25, $10; 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad; 760-729-4131 oroceanhousecarlsbad.com.
Patrick’s Irish Pub —- The Rockhounds, May 21; LoveHandles, May 22; karaoke, 8 p.m. May 26; 13314 Poway Road, Poway;858-486-0764 or patricksirishpub.com.
The Radio Room —- Old Tiger, Revolt Revolt, the HighRolling Loners, 8 p.m. May 20; Muck and the Mires, the Deep Ones, 8p.m. May 21; Cell Therapy, Someday Assassin, Day of Anomie, 9 p.m.May 22; Man vs. Man, Clocked In, the Ruiners, 8 p.m. May 24;Leatherface, Tiltwheel, Ninja Gun, Breaker Breaker One Niner, 9p.m. May 25; 2000 Tons of TNTs, OttlyMercer, 8 p.m. May 26; 3519 ElCajon Blvd., San Diego; 619-284-3323 ortheradioroom.com.
Ramona Mainstage—- Chase Long Beach, LooseNutts, Jet Kill Radio, Hundred Caliber, Back Slot, 7 p.m. May 20,$12; Dukes of the Kumatai, An Aerial Outlook, Rise of the Tempest,7 p.m. May 22; Those Who Lie Beneath, 7 p.m. May 26; 626 Main St.,Ramona; those under 21 must be accompanied by parent; 760-789-7008or ramonamainstage.com.
The Royal Dive—- Whole Hog, 9 p.m. May 20;You Know Who, the Getdown, 7 p.m. May 21; Zombie Cartel, BeingJared, duch*ess, 9 p.m. May 22; open night showcase with StefaniStevens, 8:30 p.m. May 25; 2949 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside; 21and up; 760-722-1911 or myspace.com/royaldivebar.
710 Beach Club—- Natives of the New Dawn,karaoke, May 20; Mower, Unset, Vaude Villain, Dave the Butcher, May21; the Sun Doctors, Tim and the 23s, May 22; 710 Garnet Ave.,Pacific Beach; 21 and up; 858-483-7844 or 710bc.com.
Smokey’s Lake Wohlford Cafe—- Karaoke withKaleena, 7:30 p.m. May 21; Banned From Eden, 8 p.m. May 22; 25484Lake Wohlford Road, Escondido; 760-749-6585 orlakewohlfordcafe.com.
SOMA San Diego—- As I Lay Dying, DemonHunter, Bless the Fall, War of Ages, 6:30 p.m. May 21, $20; Minusthe Bear, Everest, Young the Giant, 7 p.m. May 22, $18; 3350 SportsArena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; all ages; 619-226-7662 orsomasandiego.com.
Sound Wave—- Sweet and Tender Hooligans, theCurse, 8 p.m. May 21; 3105 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach;858-228-9291 or wavehousesandiego.com.
Winston’s—- Uproot, Strange Habits, theCrashing Marbles, May 20; Eric Lindell and the Knuckles, May 21;Particle, Virtual Boy, May 22; O.B.-o-ke with Jose Sinatra, 9 p.m.May 23; Electric Waste Band, 9 p.m. May 24; Kali Lofa, May 25;Jetwash, Cookie, May 26; 1921 Bacon St., Ocean Beach; 21 and up;619-222-6822 or winstonsob.com.
ROCK & POP
The Black Crowes—- 7:30 p.m. May 21;Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, SanDiego; $65; $128, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orhumphreysconcerts.com.
Chayanne—- Latin pop/rock; 8 p.m. May 23;San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego;$50.50-$130.50; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Eagles—- 7:30 p.m. May 23; Cricket WirelessAmphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $41-$266;800-745-3000, livenation.com or ticketmaster.com.
The National—- 7:30 p.m. May 23; SpreckelsTheatre, 121 Broadway, San Diego; $30; 800-745-3000 orticketmaster.com.
Crosby, Stills & Nash —- 7:30 p.m. May 25 and May26; Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, SanDiego; $106; $169, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orhumphreysconcerts.com.
Roberto Carlos —-Brazilian pop/rock; 8 p.m. May 26;San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego;$45-$85; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Best Regret—- Carlsbad’s Rock the Libraryteen band concert series features this Oceanside rock group; 7 p.m.May 27; Schulman Auditorium, Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane,Carlsbad; free; 760-602-2058.
Connors & Schettino—- Acousticsonger/songwriting duo blends classic rock, blues, country, folkand bluegrass; also performing, Daphne Denniston and John Kalb; 7p.m. May 26; Sunshine Brooks Theater, 217 N. Coast Highway,Oceanside; call for ticket prices; 760-529-9140.
Angels and Airwaves—- With Say Anything; 8p.m. May 27; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego;$30-$32.50; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Heart—- 9 p.m. May 28; Open Sky Theater,Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah’s Rincon Way,Valley Center; $40; 800-745-3000 or harrahsrincon.com.
Spirit West Coast 2010—- Three-day festivalreturns with Newsboys, Skillet, Jars of Clay, Steve Curtis Chapman,the Afters, Kutless, Family Force 5, Flatfoot 56, Fireflight,Stellar Kart, Tenth Avenue North, Francesca Battistelli,Barlowgirl, Phil Joel, O.C. Supertones, Shaun Groves, Matthew West,Hawk Nelson, Seventh Day Slumber, Bread of Stone, Jonny Diaz,Number One Gun, Sarah Kelly, Shachah, Dominic Balli, PhilipBardowell, Angel Smythe, We Set Fire, Allornothing, Hazel and Vine,Lybecker, Josiah James, Sleep for Sleepers, Spoken, B. Reith andCaleb Chapman. More than a dozen more bands scheduled, along withspeakers and seminars, children’s area, skate park, sports center,action games and comedy shows; 2 p.m. to midnight May 28, 10:30 tomidnight May 29 and 10 a.m. to midnight May 30; Del MarFairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; $59-$120,full-event wristband; $35-$55, one-day wristband; free, children 5and younger; 831-443-5399 or delmar.spiritwestcoast.org.
Cobra Starship—- With 3oh3!, Travis McCoy, IFight Dragons; 6 p.m. May 29; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports ArenaBlvd., Suite I, San Diego; $25; 619-226-7662 orsomasandiego.com.
Jamboree Music Festival—- A concert ofbluegrass, pop and Broadway music to raise money for the VistaConservancy features Grammy winners Sean and Sara Watkins (formerlyof Nickel Creek), Matt Hensley (Flogging Molly), Grammy winnerPatti Page, Broadway alumni Eric Kunze and Gina DeLuca, the BlueCreek Band, the 44-voice choir from Calvary Chapel and the77-member cast of Encore Youth/Premiere for Kids’ “Cinderella”;7-10 p.m. May 30; Moonlight Amphitheatre, Brengle Terrace Park,1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista; $25, general; $20, military;760-724-2110.
Cute Is What We Aim For—- 6 p.m. May 30;SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $13;619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.
Nas and Damian Marley—- 7 p.m. May 30; OpenSky Theater, Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah’sRincon Way, Valley Center; $26-$51; 800-745-3000 orharrahsrincon.com.
Tech N9ne—- Hip-hop; with Brotha Lynch Hung,Krizz Kaliko, Kutt Calhoun, Big Scoob, Prozak, Cognito, Die Nasty;8 p.m. May 31; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., SanDiego; $25-$27.50; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Miike Snow—- Swedish electropop band; 9 p.m.June 1; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; soldout; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Boz Scaggs—- 7:30 p.m. June 2; Humphrey’sConcerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $65;$128, dinner package; 800-745-3000 or humphreysconcerts.com.
The English Beat—- 9 p.m. June 4 and 5;Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20;858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Bonsallpalooza—- The Bonsall EducationFoundation presents its second annual benefit concert for Bonsallschools, featuring Intertribal Bird Singers, Amanda Stansky, CarlosOlmeda, Old School and Stepping Feet (Dave Matthews tribute); 5 to9 p.m. June 5; Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76,Pala; $35, general; with VIP reception, $60;concert@bonsallschools.org.
Rock ‘n’ Blues Festival—- Aunt Kizzy’z Boyz,Bill Magee Blues, Notas Antiguas, Bluefish and Craig’s Band willperform at this outdoor city-sponsored concert (bring your ownbeach chairs and blankets); 2 to 8 p.m. June 5; Walnut Grove Park,1950 Sycamore Drive, San Marcos; $8 ($10 at the gate); $5, children5 and under; 760-744-9000.
The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest—-6 p.m. June 6 (free semifinal rounds are June 4 and 5 in thecabaret); Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $15-$30; 877-711-2496 orpechanga.com.
U2—- 7 p.m. June 6 and 7; Angel Stadium ofAnaheim, 2000 Gene Autry Way, Anaheim; sold out; 800-745-3000,ticketmaster.com or livenation.com.
Buzzco*cks—- With the Dollyrots; 8 p.m. June7; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $20-$45;619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Sage Francis—- With Free Moral Agents, B.Dolan; 8 p.m. June 7; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., SolanaBeach; $20-$22; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Delta Spirit—- With Ezra Furman, theHarpoons, the Romany Rye; 9 p.m. June 8; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S.Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; 858-481-8140 orbellyup.com.
Cage the Elephant—- With 22-20’s,Autovaughn; 8 p.m. June 9; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 FifthAve., San Diego; $15-$17; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Common Sense—- 9 p.m. June 11; Belly UpTavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$20; 858-481-8140 orbellyup.com.
Diplo—- 8 p.m. June 11; House of Blues SanDiego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $17.50; 619-299-2583 orhob.com/sandiego.
Sammy Hagar and the Wabos—- 7:30 p.m. June11; Grandstand Stage, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds,2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; $22-$92 (includes admission tofair); $166, dinner package (includes floor seating, fairadmission, parking); 858-755-1161 or sdfair.com/fair.
Crash Test Dummies—- 6 p.m. June 12; BellyUp Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$20; 858-481-8140or bellyup.com.
Henry Kaiser and David Torn—- Cutting-edgerock guitarists will perform at the opening of “The Art of theStompbox” exhibit at the Museum of Making Music; 6 p.m. June 12;5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad; ticket price to be announced;760-438-5996 or museumofmakingmusic.org.
Paul Rodgers of Bad Company—- 7:30 p.m. June12; Grandstand Stage, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds,2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to thefair: $13, general; $7 for children 6 to 12 and seniors 62 and up;free, children 5 and under; $22-$33, reserved (includes fairadmission); $100, dinner package (includes floor seating, fairadmission, parking); 858-755-1161 or sdfair.com/fair.
Sting—- Featuring the Royal PhilharmonicConcert Orchestra; 8 p.m. June 13; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre,2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $32.35-$157.35; also 8 p.m.June 16; Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, 8808 Irvine Center Drive,Irvine; $30.50-$201; 800-745-3000, livenation.com orticketmaster.com.
Jeremy Camp—- 7:30 p.m. June 15; GrandstandStage, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 JimmyDurante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to the fair: $13,general; $7 for children 6 to 12 and seniors 62 and up; free,children 5 and under; $22-$33, reserved (includes fair admission);858-755-1161 or sdfair.com/fair.
Dennis DeYoung—- Former Styx frontman; 7:30p.m. June 16; Grandstand Stage, San Diego County Fair, Del MarFairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paidadmission to the fair: $13, general; $7 for children 6 to 12 andseniors 62 and up; free, children 5 and under; $22-$33, reserved(includes fair admission); $100, dinner package (includes floorseating, fair admission, parking); 858-755-1161 orsdfair.com/fair.
Donna Summer—- 7:30 p.m. June 17; GrandstandStage, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 JimmyDurante Blvd., Del Mar; $22-$72 (includes fair admission); $136,dinner package (includes floor seating, fair admission, parking);858-755-1161 or sdfair.com/fair.
The Whigs—- 9 p.m. June 17; Belly Up Tavern,143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; 858-481-8140 orbellyup.com.
KC and the Sunshine Band—- 7:30 p.m. June18; Grandstand Stage, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds,2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to thefair: $13, general; $7 for children 6 to 12 and seniors 62 and up;free, children 5 and under; $22-$33, reserved (includes fairadmission); $100, dinner package (includes floor seating, fairadmission, parking); 858-755-1161 or sdfair.com/fair.
Led Zepagain—- With Fan Halen; 8:30 p.m.June 18; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego;$15-$17; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
The Young Dubliners—- With Lexington Field;9 p.m. June 18; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach;$22; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Paul Anka—- 8 p.m. June 19; PechangaShowroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway,Temecula; $70-$90; 877-711-2946 orpechanga.com/entertainment.aspx.
Imogen Heap—- 8 p.m. June 20; Humphrey’sConcerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $40;$103, dinner package; 800-745-3000 or humphreysconcerts.com.
Mitchel Musso and Honor Society—- 7:30 p.m.June 22; Grandstand Stage, San Diego County Fair, Del MarFairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paidadmission to the fair: $13, general; $7 for children 6 to 12 andseniors 62 and up; free, children 5 and under; $22-$33, reserved(includes fair admission); 858-755-1161 or sdfair.com/fair.
Josh Ritter—- With Watson Twins; 8 p.m. June22; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17;858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Fischerspooner—- 7:30 p.m. June 23; House ofBlues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $20-$25; 619-299-2583or hob.com/sandiego.
Kenny Loggins—- 7:30 p.m. June 23;Grandstand Stage, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to the fair:$13, general; $7 for children 6 to 12 and seniors 62 and up; free,children 5 and under; $22-$33, reserved (includes fair admission);$100, dinner package (includes floor seating, fair admission,parking); 858-755-1161 or sdfair.com/fair.
The Psychedelic Furs—- With She WantsRevenge; 9 p.m. June 23; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave.,Solana Beach; $37-$39; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Switchfoot—- 7:30 p.m. June 24; GrandstandStage, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 JimmyDurante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to the fair: $13,general; $7 for children 6 to 12 and seniors 62 and up; free,children 5 and under; $22-$33, reserved (includes fair admission);858-755-1161 or sdfair.com/fair.
Julio Iglesias—- 7:30 p.m. June 25;Grandstand Stage, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to the fair:$13, general; $7 for children 6 to 12 and seniors 62 and up; free,children 5 and under; $22-$33, reserved (includes fair admission);$100, dinner package (includes floor seating, fair admission,parking); 858-755-1161 or sdfair.com/fair.
The Backstreet Boys—- 8 p.m. June 25;Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 PechangaParkway, Temecula; $60-$95; 877-711-2496 or pechanga.com.
Soul Diego—- San Marcos Summer Concerts inthe Gardens presents this Motown/’60s group in an outdoor concertat Wood House Gardens. Bring your own low-back beach chair orblanket. Food and beverages for sale; 7:30 p.m. June 26; WoodlandPark, 1148 Rock Springs Road, San Marcos; $5 ($7 at door); $20,season pass; free, children younger than 3; 760-744-9000 orsan-marcos.net.
Switchfoot Bro-Am After-Party—- Hosted bySwitchfoot and featuring guest bands and musicians; 9 p.m. June 26;Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $17-$19;858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Uncle Kracker—- 7:30 p.m. June 29;Grandstand Stage, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to the fair:$13, general; $7 for children 6 to 12 and seniors 62 and up; free,children 5 and younger; $22-$33, reserved (includes fairadmission); 858-755-1161 or sdfair.com/fair.
CocoRosie—- Indie folk/electronica fromFrance; 8 p.m. July 1; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., SolanaBeach; $20; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Lifehouse—- 7:30 p.m. July 1; GrandstandStage, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 JimmyDurante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to the fair: $13,general; $7 for children 6 to 12 and seniors 62 and up; free,children 5 and younger; $22-$33, reserved (includes fairadmission); 858-755-1161 or sdfair.com/fair.
Dum Dum Girls—- With Crocodiles; 8:30 p.m.July 2; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $12;619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.
OneRepublic—- 7:30 p.m. July 2; GrandstandStage, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 JimmyDurante Blvd., Del Mar; $22-$55 (includes admission to the fair);858-755-1161 or sdfair.com/fair.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts—- With NavyBand Southwest and fireworks; 7:30 p.m. July 4; Grandstand Stage,San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy DuranteBlvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to the fair: $13, general;$7 for children 6 to 12 and seniors 62 and up; free, children 5 andyounger; $22-$33, reserved (includes fair admission); 858-755-1161or sdfair.com/fair.
Colbie Caillat—- 7:30 p.m. July 6;Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, SanDiego; $40; $103, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orhumphreysconcerts.com.
Lilith: Celebration of Women in Music—- WithSarah McLachlan, Miranda Lambert, Jenni Rivera, the Go-Go’s, BrandiCarlile and A Fine Frenzy; 2:30 p.m. July 7; Cricket WirelessAmphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $47.50-$258;800-745-3000, livenation.com or ticketmaster.com.
Leon Russell—- 8 p.m. July 7; Belly UpTavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25; 858-481-8140 orbellyup.com.
Kings of Leon—- 7:30 p.m. July 9; CricketWireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista;$35.50-$55.50; 800-745-3000, livenation.com orticketmaster.com.
Steve Miller Band—- 8 p.m. July 9; PechangaShowroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway,Temecula; $85-$120; 877-711-2946 or pehcnaga.com/entertainment.
Yes and Peter Frampton—- 8 p.m. July 10;Open Sky Theater, Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah’sRincon Way, Valley Center; $40-$125; 800-745-3000 orharrahsrincon.com.
MGMT—- 8 p.m. July 15; Open Air Theatre, SanDiego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego; $30-$35;800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Slightly Stoopid—- 7 p.m. July 17; CricketWireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista;$29.75-$49.75; 800-745-3000, livenation.com orticketmaster.com.
Summer Slaughter 2010—- With Decapitated,the Faceless, All Shall Perish, the Red Chord, Veil of Maya,Cephalic Carnage, Decrepit Birth, Carnifex, Animals As Leaders,Vital Remains; 5 p.m. July 17; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports ArenaBlvd., Suite I, San Diego; $20; 619-226-7662 orsomasandiego.com.
Jackson Browne—- With David Lindley; 7:30p.m. July 21; Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter IslandDrive, San Diego; sold out; 800-745-3000 orhumphreysconcerts.com.
Alejandro Sanz—- Latin pop/rock; 8:30 p.m.July 21; San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., SanDiego; $45-$115; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Barenaked Ladies—- With Angel Taylor; 7:30p.m. July 24; Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter IslandDrive, San Diego; $63; $126, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orhumphreysconcerts.com.
Elton John—- 8 p.m. July 24; CricketWireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle Chula Vista;$31.50-$155.50; 800-745-3000, livenation.com orticketmaster.com.
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo—- 8 p.m. July28; Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, SanDiego; $55; $118, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orhumphreysconcerts.com.
Level 42—- 8 p.m. July 28; Belly Up Tavern,143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20-$22; 858-481-8140 orbellyup.com.
Swingin’ Utters—- With Cute Lepers; 8:30p.m. July 28; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $13-$15;619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.
The Devil Wears Prada—- With Miss May I,Your Demise; 7 p.m. July 28 and 29; SOMA San Diego, 3350 SportsArena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $17; 619-226-7662 orsomasandiego.com.
The Night Marchers—- With Obits; 8:30 p.m.July 29; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $15;619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.
The Steely Damned—- 8 p.m. July 29; Belly UpTavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $16-$18; 858-481-8140 orbellyup.com.
Tainted Love—- July 30; House of Blues SanDiego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $10; 619-299-2583 orhob.com/sandiego.
Atomic Punks—- 9 p.m. July 31; Belly UpTavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; 858-481-8140 orbellyup.com.
Fruit Bats—- With These United States,Breathe Owl Breathe; 8:30 p.m. Aug. 3; the Casbah, 2501 KettnerBlvd., San Diego; $10; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.
Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band—- 8 p.m.Aug. 6; Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive,San Diego; $135; $198, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orhumphreysconcerts.com.
Rob Thomas—- 8 p.m. Aug. 6; PechangaShowroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway,Temecula; $75-$110; 877-711-2946 or pehcnaga.com/entertainment.
Silversun Pickups—- With Henry Clay People;6:30 p.m. Aug. 7; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I,San Diego; $32.50; 619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.
Vans Warped Tour—- 11 a.m. to midnight Aug.10; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, ChulaVista; $27-$33; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Lady Gaga—- 8 p.m. Aug. 11; Staples Center,1111 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles; $51.25-$181.50; 800-745-3000,livenation.com or ticketmaster.com.
Billy Idol with Steve Stevens—- 8 p.m. Aug.11 and 13; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; on sale April 16; $60-$95; 877-711-2496or pechanga.com.
Aterciopelados—- Colombian avant-garde band;9 p.m. Aug. 12; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach;$20-$22; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Creedence Clearwater Revisited—- 8 p.m. Aug.12; Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, SanDiego; $55; $118, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orhumphreysconcerts.com.
Natalie Merchant—- 8 p.m. Aug. 14; SpreckelsTheatre, 121 Broadway, San Diego; $40-$55; 800-745-3000 orticketmaster.com.
Reverend Horton Heat—- With Split LipRayfield, Hillstomp; 8 p.m. Aug. 14; House of Blues San Diego, 1055Fifth Ave., San Diego; $25-$42.50; 619-299-2583 orhob.com/sandiego.
Chicago—- 8 p.m. Aug. 19; Humphrey’sConcerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $96;$159, dinner package; 800-745-3000 or humphreysconcerts.com.
Dave Matthews Band—- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20;Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, ChulaVista; $35-$70; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Chris Isaak—- 8 p.m. Aug. 20; PechangaShowroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway,Temecula; $55-$80; 877-711-2496 or pechanga.com; also 7:30 p.m.Aug. 25; Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive,San Diego; $85; $148, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orhumphreysconcerts.com.
Crowded House—- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22;Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, SanDiego; $70; $133, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orhumphreysconcerts.com.
Cyndi Lauper—- Aug. 22; House of Blues SanDiego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $32.50-$55; 619-299-2583 orhob.com/sandiego.
The Beach Boys—- Features Mike Love andBruce Johnston; 7 p.m. Aug. 22; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort& Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $45-$70;877-711-2496 or pechanga.com.
Michael Buble—- 8 p.m. Aug. 27; San DiegoSports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; $53.50-$93.50;800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Huey Lewis and the News—- 8 p.m. Aug. 28;Open Sky Theater, Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah’sRincon Way, Valley Center; $35; 800-745-3000 orharrahsrincon.com.
American Carnage Tour: Slayer, Megadeth andTestament—- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29; Cricket WirelessAmphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $21-$61;800-745-3000, livenation.com or ticketmaster.com.
Three Dog Night—- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29;Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, SanDiego; $45; $108, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orhumphreysconcerts.com.
Green Day—- With AFI; 7 p.m. Sept. 2;Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, ChulaVista; $20-$85; 800-745-3000, livenation.com orticketmaster.com.
Melissa Etheridge—- 8 p.m. Sept. 3; CopleySymphony Hall, 750 B St., San Diego; $39-$104; 800-745-3000 orticketmaster.com.
David Gray and Ray LaMontagne—- 7 p.m. Sept.4; Open Sky Theater, Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort, 777Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center; $45-$125; 800-745-3000 orharrahsrincon.com.
The Doobie Brothers—- 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8;Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, SanDiego; $70; $133, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orhumphreysconcerts.com; also 8 p.m. Sept. 10; Pechanga Showroom,Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; onsale May 7; $50-$75; 877-711-2496 or pechanga.com.
Sheryl Crow—- 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9; Humphrey’sConcerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; soldout; 800-745-3000 or humphreysconcerts.com.
The Beach Boys—- Features Mike Love andBruce Johnston; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10; Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay,2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $75; $138, dinner package;800-745-3000 or humphreysconcerts.com.
Air Supply—- 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11; Humphrey’sConcerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $50;$113, dinnner package; 800-745-3000 or humphreysconcerts.com.
Adicts—- With Agent Orange; 8 p.m. Sept. 15;House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $22.50-$25;619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
The Fab Four—- Beatles tribute; 8 p.m. Sept.17; Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, SanDiego; $40; $103, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orhumphreysconcerts.com.
Hanson—- With A Rocket to the Moon; 7:30p.m. Sept. 18; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., SanDiego; $32.50-$47.50; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Honda Civic Tour—- With Paramore and Teganand Sara; 6:30 p.m. Sept. 18; Viejas Arena, San Diego StateUniversity, 5500 Canyon Crest Drive, San Diego; $26-$36;800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Muse—- With Passion Pit; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22;Viejas Arena, San Diego State University, San Diego; $49.50-$59.50;800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
The Black Keys—- With Nicole Atkins; 7 p.m.Sept. 25; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, SanDiego; $30; 619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers—- With ZZTop; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $41-$131; also 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2;Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, 8808 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine;$35-$130; tickets for original dates will be honored, but refundsare available at point of purchase; 800-745-3000, livenation.com orticketmaster.com.
Kamelot—- With Say Anything; 8 p.m. Oct. 2;House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $27.50-$30;619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
America—- 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3; Humphrey’sConcerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $48;$111, dinner package; 800-745-3000 or humphreysconcerts.com.
Super Diamond—- 9 p.m. Oct. 8; Belly UpTavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20; 858-481-8140 orbellyup.com.
Jack Johnson—- 8 p.m. Oct. 9; CricketWireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista;$35-$55; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
The Script—- 8 p.m. Oct. 11; House of BluesSan Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $22.50-$25; 619-299-2583 orhob.com/sandiego.
Shakira—- 8 p.m. Oct. 15; San Diego SportsArena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; $9.50-$149.50;800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Alice in Chains—- With Blackdiamond Skye,Deftones, Mastodon; 7 p.m. Oct. 15; Viejas Arena, San Diego StateUniversity, 5500 Canyon Crest Drive, San Diego; $29.50-$49.50;tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. May 22; 800-745-3000, livenation.comor ticketmaster.com.
JAZZ, R&B & BLUES
Vocal Jazz Solo Night—- MiraCosta College’sFrequency Vocal Jazz Ensemble presents its final concert of theschool year; 7:30 p.m. May 20; Concert Hall (Building 2400),MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside; $10, general; $8,students and seniors; 760-795-6815 or miracosta.edu/events.
MOJO and Jazz Collective in Concert—- TheMiraCosta Oceanside Jazz Orchestra and the college’s jazzcollective present an evening of classical and contemporary jazz;7:30 p.m. May 21 and May 22; MiraCosta College Theatre, 1 BarnardDrive, Oceanside; $10, general; $8, students and seniors;760-795-6815 or miracosta.edu/events.
Robin Adler—- Jazz vocalist in a tribute toJoni Mitchell; 7:30 p.m. May 22; Tango Del Rey, 3567 Del Rey St.,San Diego; $21; 858-794-9044 or robinadler.com.
Big Band & Jazz Hall of Fame Orchestra: “An AmericanSalute”—- The orchestra, with the Fabulous Earrings andvocalists Barbara Roman and Jan Sutherland, presents works byGeorge M. Cohan, Glenn Miller and an armed forces medley; 2 and6:30 p.m. May 23; Avo Playhouse, 303 Main St., Vista; $21, adults;$19, seniors, students and military; $15, children under 12;760-724-2110 or vistixonline.com.
Mose Allison—- Piano and vocal jazz; 7:30p.m. May 27; Anthology, 1337 India St., San Diego; $28;619-595-0300 or anthologysd.com.
Artistic License, featuring Darwin Johnson, JoshuaWhite, Stefan Sieman, Rob Thorsen and Duncan Moore—-Vocal jazz; 8 p.m. May 27; Dizzy’s, San Diego Wine & CulinaryCenter, 200 Harbor Drive, San Diego; $20; 858-270-7467 ordizzysjazz.com.
Smooth Jazz 98.1 Gaslamp Festival—- WithKirk Whalum, Mindi Abair, Peter White and more; 1:30 to 10 p.m. May29; Fourth Avenue and G Street (main gate), downtown San Diego;kifm.com/festival.
Jane Monheit—- Piano and vocal jazz; 7:30and 9:30 p.m. May 29; Anthology, 1337 India St., San Diego;$29-$37; 619-595-0300 or anthologysd.com.
Ian Tordella—- Jazz; 8 p.m. May 29; Dizzy’s,San Diego Wine & Culinary Center, 200 Harbor Drive, San Diego;$15; 858-270-7467 or dizzysjazz.com.
Due LaRe—- Acoustic jazz and world music; 6p.m. May 30; Dizzy’s, San Diego Wine & Culinary Center, 200Harbor Drive, San Diego; $15; 858-270-7467 or dizzysjazz.com.
Terrell Stafford Quartet—- With GeraldClayton; 8 p.m. June 2; Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 UniversityAve., San Diego; $15-$27; 619-239-8836 orbirchnorthparktheatre.net.
Robert Randolph and the Family Band—- WithJonathan Tyler, Northern Lights; 8 p.m. June 10; Belly Up Tavern,143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25; 858-481-8140 orbellyup.com.
The Temptations and the Four Tops—- 8 p.m.June 11; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $50-$80; 877-711-2496 or pechanga.com;the Temptations also perform at 8 p.m. June 12; DreamCatcher atViejas; Viejas Casino, 5000 Willows Road, Alpine; $45-$55;619-659-5652 or viejasentertainment.com.
Candye Kane and Stone River Boys—- 8 p.m.June 20; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach;$10-$12; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Erykah Badu—- With Janelle Monae; 7:30 p.m.June 22; Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive,San Diego; $65; $128, dinner package; tickets go on sale at 10 a.m.May 1; 800-745-3000 or humphreysconcerts.com.
Gospel Festival—- With Marvin Sapp and JMoss; 7:30 p.m. June 26; Grandstand Stage, San Diego County Fair,Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; free withpaid admission to the fair: $13, general; $7 for children 6 to 12and seniors 62 and up; free, children 5 and under; $22-$33,reserved (includes fair admission); 858-755-1161 orsdfair.com/fair.
Sharon Jones and Dap-Kings—- 9 p.m. June 27;Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25;858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Denise Donatelli with the Geoffrey KeezerQuartet—- 8 p.m. July 7; Birch North Park Theatre, 2891University Ave., San Diego; $15-$27; 619-239-8836 orbirchnorthparktheatre.net.
Temecula Valley International Jazz Festival—- With Poncho Sanchez, Herb Jeffries, Brian Auger’s OblivionExpress and more; July 9-11; various venues downtown Temecula;temeculajazzfest.com.
Gladys Knight and Smokey Robinson—- 8 p.m.July 17; Open Sky Theater, Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort, 777Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center; $50; 800-745-3000 orharrahsrincon.com.
Summer Wind—- San Marcos Summer Concerts inthe Gardens presents this group performing jazz standards from the’30s-’60s in an outdoor concert at Wood House Gardens; bring yourown low-back beach chair or blanket; food and beverages for sale;7:30 p.m. July 24; Woodland Park, 1148 Rock Springs Road, SanMarcos; $5 in advance; $7 at door; $20 season pass; children under3 are free; 760-744-9000 or san-marcos.net.
B.B. King and Buddy Guy—- 8 p.m. Aug. 14;Open Sky Theater, Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah’sRincon Way, Valley Center; $45; 800-745-3000 orharrahsrincon.com.
Peter Pupping Quartet—- San Marcos SummerConcerts in the Gardens presents this Latin jazz ensemble in anoutdoor concert at Wood House Gardens; bring your own low-backbeach chair or blanket; food and beverages for sale; 7:30 p.m.Sept. 11; Woodland Park, 1148 Rock Springs Road, San Marcos; $5 ($7at door); $20 season pass; children under 3 are free; 760-744-9000or san-marcos.net.
COUNTRY & FOLK
Cody Bryant and Riders of the Purple Sage—-San Marcos Summer Concerts in the Gardens presents this outdoorconcert at Wood House Gardens. Bring your own low-back beach chairor blanket. Food and beverages for sale; 7:30 p.m. May 22; WoodlandPark, 1148 Rock Springs Road, San Marcos; $5 ($7 at door); $20,season pass; free, children under 3; 760-744-9000 orsan-marcos.net.
Folding Mr. Lincoln—- Americana; 7:30 p.m.May 22; Old Time Music, 2852 University Ave., San Diego; $20;619-280-9035.
Bill Staines—- Folk; 7 p.m. May 23; TemplarsHall, Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road, Poway; $18;858-566-4040.
Tim McGraw—- With Lady Antebellum; 7 p.m.June 4; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle,Chula Vista; $29.50-$74.50; 800-745-3000, livenation.com orticketmaster.com.
Sam Hinton Folk Heritage Festival—-Featuring Mark Jackson, Trails & Rails, Joe Rathburn, GregoryPage and more; 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. June 5; Old Poway Park, 14134Midland Road, Poway; free; 858-566-4040.
Mumford and Sons—- Young British folkquartet; with the Middle East, an Australian band; 8 p.m. June 6;Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; sold out;858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Country Throwdown Tour—- With MontgomeryGentry, Jamey Jonnson, Little Big Town, Jack Ingram and more —- 1p.m. June 17; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 EntertainmentCircle, Chula Vista; $21-$41; 800-745-3000, livenation.com orticketmaster.com.
Cowboy Jack—- Vintage country music; 10 a.m.to 1 p.m. June 20; Pine Hills Lodge, 2960 La Posada Way, Julian;760-765-1100.
Josh Ritter—- 8 p.m. June 22; Belly UpTavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; 858-481-8140 orbellyup.com.
Lonestar—- 7:30 p.m. June 30; GrandstandStage, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 JimmyDurante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to the fair: $13,general; $7 for children 6 to 12 and seniors 62 and up; free,children 5 and under; $22-$33, reserved (includes fair admission);858-755-1161 or sdfair.com/fair.
Larry Robinson—- The Fallbrook AmericanaMusic Series presents this Fallbrook favorite; 7:30 p.m. July 17;Fallbrook Woman’s Club, 238 W. Mission Road, Fallbrook; $15,adults; $7, children 17 and under; 760-723-7255 or www.fams.ws.
Kinky Friedman—- With Mojo Nixon; 8 p.m.Aug. 1; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20-$22;858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Toby Keith—- With Trace Adkins and JamesOtto; 7:17 p.m. Aug. 7; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $29.50-$74.50; 800-745-3000,livenation.com or ticketmaster.com.
Gary Allan—- 9 p.m. Sept. 10; Open SkyTheater, Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah’s RinconWay, Valley Center; $35; 800-745-3000 or harrahsrincon.com.
Ken Graydon and Friends—- The FallbrookAmericana Music Series presents Western-style/folk/country music;7:30 p.m. Sept. 25; Fallbrook Woman’s Club, 238 W. Mission Road,Fallbrook; $15, adults; $7, children 17 and under; 760-723-7255 orwww.fams.ws.
Willie Nelson—- 8 p.m. Sept. 26; Open SkyTheater, Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah’s RinconWay, Valley Center; $45; 800-745-3000 or harrahsrincon.com.
Carrie Underwood—- 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1; SanDiego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego;$35.50-$55.50; tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. May 8; 800-745-3000 orticketmaster.com.
Willson & McKee—- The FallbrookAmericana Music Series presents this folk/Celtic duo who perform onharp, accordion, guitar and hammer dulcimer; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23;Fallbrook Woman’s Club, 238 W. Mission Road, Fallbrook; $15,adults; $7, children 17 and under; 760-723-7255 or www.fams.ws.
WORLD & REGGAE
AB Quintanilla y Kumbia All Starz—-Performing for SeaWorld’s Viva la Musica festival, which includesfolklorico dancing and Mexican-themed activities all day throughoutthe park; concert is free with Fun Card purchase, which entitlesvisitors to free admission for the rest of 2010; 8 p.m. May 22; 500SeaWorld Drive, San Diego; $69, adults; $59, children (3-9); free,children 2 and under; $12, parking; 800-257-4268 orseaworldsandiego.com.
Elvis Crespo—- Performing for SeaWorld’sViva la Musica festival, which includes folklorico dancing andMexican-themed activities all day throughout the park; concert isfree with Fun Card purchase, which entitles visitors to freeadmission for the rest of 2010; 8 p.m. May 23; 500 SeaWorld Drive,San Diego; $69, adults; $59, children (3-9); free, children 2 andunder; $12, parking; 800-257-4268 or seaworldsandiego.com.
Shir L’Chaim Variety Show—- Kavannah, JoanKurland, Alisha Zalkin, Yochanan Sebastian Winston and more performat this fundraiser for Jewish Family Service Older Adult Centers; 2to 4 p.m. May 23; Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126Executive Drive, La Jolla; $20; 858-362-1348.
Heart 2 Heart—- Filipino artists RegineVelasquez, Ogie Alcasid, Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes; 8 p.m.May 28; Palomar Starlight Theater, Pala Casino Spa & Resort,11154 Highway 76, Pala; $45-$75; 877-946-7252 orpalacasino.com.
Alexander Gourevitch and Freilachs—-Klezmer; 1:30 p.m. May 30; Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive,Encinitas; 760-753-7376.
Alexander Gourevitch and Freilachs—-Klezmer; 3:30 p.m. May 30; Vista Library, 700 Eucalyptus Ave.,Vista; 760-643-5100.
Kartik Seshardi—- Indian sitar; 7:30 p.m.June 5; Seaside Center for Spiritual Living, 1613 Lake Drive,Encinitas; $30; (benefits Cardiff School Music Boosters);760-944-1423.
The Skatalites—- 9 p.m. June 12; Belly UpTavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20; 858-481-8140 orbellyup.com.
Intocable—- Tejano/Norteno; 7:30 p.m. June27; Grandstand Stage, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds,2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to thefair: $13, general; $7 for children 6 to 12 and seniors 62 and up;free, children 5 and under; $22-$33, reserved (includes fairadmission); 858-755-1161 or sdfair.com/fair.
Femi Kuti—- 9 p.m. July 6; Belly Up Tavern,143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20; 858-481-8140 orbellyup.com.
Don Carlos—- 9 p.m. July 9; Belly Up Tavern,143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $28-$30; 858-481-8140 orbellyup.com.
Pablo Moses—- 9 p.m. July 13; Belly UpTavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20; 858-481-8140 orbellyup.com.
Gipsy Kings—- 8 p.m. July 15; PechangaShowroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway,Temecula; $80-$120; 877-711-2946 orpechanga.com/entertainment.aspx.
Pato Banton—- 9 p.m. July 17; Belly UpTavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20; 858-481-8140 orbellyup.com.
Ziggy Marley—- 7 p.m. July 24; Open SkyTheater, Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah’s RinconWay, Valley Center; $30; 800-745-3000 or harrahsrincon.com.
Seu Jorge and Almaz—- 9 p.m. Aug. 11; BellyUp Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25-$27; 858-481-8140or bellyup.com.
Skelpin—- San Marcos Summer Concerts in theGardens presents this Irish/Spanish fusion group in an outdoorconcert at Wood House Gardens; bring your own low-back beach chairor blanket; food and beverages for sale; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28;Woodland Park, 1148 Rock Springs Road, San Marcos; $5 in advance;$7 at door; $20 season pass; children under 3 are free;760-744-9000 or san-marcos.net.
Gaelic Storm—- 8 p.m. Oct. 17; Belly UpTavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20; 858-481-8140 orbellyup.com.
CLASSICAL
Carlsbad Choraleers Spring Concert—- 1 p.m.May 20; Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine St., Carlsbad; free;760-602-4654.
Orion Weiss—- Performs an all-Chopinprogram; 8 p.m. May 21; Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of ContemporaryArt San Diego, 700 Prospect Street, La Jolla; $25-$75; 858-459-3728or ljms.org.
North Coast Symphony Orchestra: “Hurrah! It’sSpring”—- Daniel Swem leads the orchestra in AaronCopland’s “Appalachian Spring” and Vivaldi’s “Spring” violinconcerto; 2 p.m. May 23; Concert Hall (Building 2400), MiraCostaCollege, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside; $10, general; $8, students andseniors; 760-795-6815 or miracosta.edu/events.
Coastal Communities Concert Band’s Encinitas PopsConcert: “A Salute to Young Musicians”—- Top studentmusicians from San Dieguito Union High School District will performa program of classical, traditional and pops music; 2 p.m. May 23;Encinitas Community and Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive,Encinitas; $12, general; $10, seniors or students; 760-436-6137 or858-793-8258.
The California Quartet: “Folk Inspirations”—- As the fourth concert of Matthew Tommasini’s ConnectionsChamber Music Series, the quartet presents Tommasini’s arrangementof Bartok’s “Romanian Folk Dances,” Dvorak’s Quartet in G major,Chinary Ung’s “Khse Buon” and Tommasini’s “Pizzica” folk dance ; 2p.m. May 23; Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas; checkwebsite for ticket prices;matthewtommasini.com/connections.html.
Haochen Zhang—- Nineteen-year-old Chinesepianist performs a program that includes Mozart’s Piano Sonata in Cmajor, Brahms’ “Klavierstucke,” Op. 119, Chopin’s Ballade No. 4 inF minor; 8 p.m. May 23; the Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John JayHopkins Drive, La Jolla; $15-$30; 858-459-3728 or ljms.org.
“A Celebration in Song”—- San RafaelCatholic Church’s Festival Choir presents a program of songs forEaster season and favorite hymns and patriotic songs; 3 p.m. May23; 17252 Bernardo Center Drive, Rancho Bernardo; freewillofferings; 858-487-4314.
Bach Collegium San Diego—- The vocal andperiod instrument ensemble presents the San Diego premiere ofMonteverdi’s 1610 “Vespers”; 7 p.m. May 23; St. James by-the-SeaEpiscopal Church, 743 Prospect St., La Jolla; $15-$50;bachcollegiumsd.org.
Poway High School TPMS Choir Spring Concert: “DisneySpectacular!”—- Program will feature selections from 70years of Disney films; 7 p.m. May 27 and 28; Poway Center for thePerforming Arts, 15498 Espola Road, Poway; $8, adults; $5,students, children, seniors and active military; 858-748-0517 orpowayusd.com/teachers/ngray.
“Star Wars in Concert”—- Symphony orchestraand choir perform music from all six of John Williams’ “Star Wars”scores. Production features edited footage from the six movies,displayed on a three-story high-definition LED screen; 7 p.m. May28; San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego;$35-$79; $20, parking; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Cellist Jeffrey Solow—- 8 p.m. May 29; OldTown Temecula Communty Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula;$12.50-$30; 866-653-8696 or temeculatheater.org.
La Jolla Symphony & Chorus: “War Requiem”— The choir and symphony presents the San Diego premiere ofBenjamin Britten’s Mass, written for the consecration of London’sCoventry Cathedral, rebuilt after being destroyed by Nazi bombs inWorld War II; 8 p.m. June 5 and 3 p.m. June 6; MandevilleAuditorium, UC San Diego, La Jolla; $15-$29; 858-534-4637 orlajollasymphony.com.
Mainly Mozart Festival Orchestra—- Openingconcert features Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 6 in D, Op. 61,Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550, and Beethoven’s ChoralFantasy, Op. 80; featured soloist: pianist John Lill; 7 p.m. June8; Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego; $20-$85;619-239-0100, ext. 2, or mainlymozart.org; tickets also availablethrough Ticketmaster: 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Mainly Mozart Festival Orchestra—- Programfeatures Mozart’s Quintet for Piano and Winds in E flat, K. 452,Dvorak’s Piano Quintet in A, Op. 81, Mozart’s Andante in C, K. 315,and Dvorak’s Serenade for strings in E, Op. 22; featured soloist:flutist Timothy Day; 7 p.m. June 10; Balboa Theatre, 868 FourthAve., San Diego; $20-$85; 619-239-0100, ext. 2, ormainlymozart.org; tickets also through Ticketmaster: 800-745-3000or ticketmaster.com.
Evening Song Choir: “An American Songbook, Songs ofFaith, Hope and Homeland”—– This interfaith choir fromDallas/Fort Worth will present a free concert featuring spiritual,patriotic and classical pieces; 7 p.m. June 11 and 13; Church ofJesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Vista Stake Center, 451 W. BobierDrive, Vista; and 7 p.m. June 14, Church of St. Mary Magdalene,1945 Illion St., San Diego; and 10:20 a.m. June 13 at Church ofJesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Fallbrook Stake Center, 621 StageCoach Lane, Fallbrook; freewill offerings; 760-451-5070.
Mainly Mozart Festival: Sarah Chang—-Program features Brahms’ Scherzo in C minor, Brahms’ Violin SonataNo. 3 in D minor, Op. 108, and Franck’s Violin Sonata in A, M.8; 8p.m. June 11; Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego; $25-$125;619-239-0100, ext. 2, or mainlymozart.org; tickets also throughTicketmaster: 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Mainly Mozart Festival Orchestra—- Programfeatures Mozart’s Overture: “Il Re Pastore,” K. 208, Copland’sClarinet Concerto, and Mozart’s Serenade in D “Haffner,” K. 250;featured soloist: clarinetist Anthony McGill; 8 p.m. June 12;Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego; $20-$85; 619-239-0100,ext. 2, or mainlymozart.org; tickets also through Ticketmaster:800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Mainly Mozart Festival Orchestra—- Programfeatures Schubert’s Octet in F, D. 803, Mozart’s Oveture: “La fintasemplice,” K. 51, and Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21 in C, K. 467;featured soloist: pianist Adam Neiman; 7 p.m. June 15; BalboaTheatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego; $20-$85; 619-239-0100, ext. 2,or mainlymozart.org; tickets also through Ticketmaster:800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Mainly Mozart Festival Orchestra—- Programfeatures Mozart’s Adagio and Rondo in C minor, K. 617,Mendelssohn’s “Song Without Words” in D, Op. 109, Mozart’s ClarinetTrio in E flat, K. 498, Mozart’s Adagio in C, K. 356, andMendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3 in A minor, “Scottish,” Op. 56;featured soloist: Dennis James, glass armonica; 7 p.m. June 17;Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego; $20-$85; 619-239-0100,ext. 2, or mainlymozart.org; tickets also through Ticketmaster:800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Mainly Mozart Festival: Frederica von Stade—- Song recital includes works by Mozart, Mahler, Ravel, Poulencand Sondheim; 8 p.m. June 18; Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., SanDiego; $25-$125; 619-239-0100, ext. 2, or mainlymozart.org; ticketsalso through Ticketmaster: 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Mainly Mozart Festival Orchestra—- Programfeatures Beethoven’s Overture: “Prometheus,” Op. 43, Beethoven’sViolin Concerto in D, Op. 61, Mozart’s Serenata Notturna in D, K.239, and Mozart’s Symphony No. 38 in D “Prague,” K. 504; featuredsoloist: violinist James Ehnes; 8 p.m. June 19; Balboa Theatre, 868Fourth Ave., San Diego; $20-$85; 619-239-0100, ext. 2, ormainlymozart.org; tickets also through Ticketmaster: 800-745-3000or ticketmaster.com.
The California Quartet: “Sonic Stories”—- Asthe final concert in Matthew Tommasini’s Connections Chamber MusicSeries, the quartet presents Tommasini’s “Dreams of Orpheus,”Janacek’s Quartet No. 1 and Messaien’s “Quartet for the End ofTime”; 2 p.m. June 27; Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive,Encinitas; check website for ticket prices;matthewtommasini.com/connections.html.
