Acoustic Evenings Shift Venue as La Jolla Hosts Packed Music Weekend
Three concerts and a free jazz set are scheduled for this week, featuring local singer-songwriters, a UK post-punk revival, and a tribute to The Band.
By Samuel Hayes ·
Promoter Jay's Acoustic Evenings series is changing locations, moving its popular singer-songwriter showcase from the Athenaeum to the La Jolla Community Center. The first show under the new arrangement takes place on Nov. 6, marking a shift in the venue for fans of the area's acoustic music scene. The series continues to feature three local performers playing short sets at each event.
The Nov. 6 lineup includes Tim Flannery, Steve Bulman, and Jay. Flannery is noted for his original material, which blends influences from Richard Thompson and late-period Tom Petty. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. at 6811 La Jolla Blvd. Tickets cost $30.
Earlier on Nov. 6, Shakedown Citi performs at Winston's in Ocean Beach. The New York-based Grateful Dead tribute group formed in a stadium parking lot and plans to play deep cuts alongside staples like "Touch of Grey" and "Terrapin Station." The concert starts at 7 p.m. at 1921 Bacon St. with a $10 cover charge.
The Chunky Hustle Brass Band plays at Panama 66 in Balboa Park on Nov. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. The seven-piece New Orleans-style group performs originals and standards like "St. James Infirmary" in the sculpture garden. Admission is free.
3 Car Garage performs at Clairemont Town Square on Nov. 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. as part of the Sounds of the Square fall series. The band plays classic rock tunes from The Monkees, Steely Dan, and The Romantics in the food court area. The event is free.
Thomas Dolby appears at Music Box on Nov. 9 at 8 p.m. The British musician, known for the 1982 hit "She Blinded Me With Science," performs songs from his 1988 album "Aliens Ate My Buick" and earlier dance tracks. Tickets start at $56.
Pianist Danny Green performs a free solo concert at the Athenaeum on Nov. 9 at noon. Green, a session musician who has worked with Peter Sprague and Allison Adams Tucker, celebrates the release of his album "Let The Music Happen." The set includes jazz standards and covers of Stevie Wonder and The Beatles.
The Psychedelic Furs play at The Sound on Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. The UK band performs 1980s hits such as "Pretty In Pink" and "Heaven" alongside tracks from their recent album "Made of Rain." Tickets are $67 and up.
Ches Fever stages a tribute to The Band's "Last Waltz" at the Belly Up Tavern on Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. The one-off event features guest performers including Kimmi Bitter and Isaiah Mitchell. Tickets are $45 and up.
Billy King and the Bad Bad Bad headline The Casbah on Nov. 12 at 8:30 p.m. The Austin-based group mixes rock and psychedelia, supported by The Film Company and Bloo. Tickets are $16.
