Thursday 5/02/02
Members of At The Drive-In have joined together to form Sparta. Although their music resembles that of their previous group, Sparta have expanded their sound to include some electronic beats. They will peform at The Scene on Clairemont Mesa Boulevard. Tickets are $10 and the show starts at 6:30 p.m.
Popular punk-emo group Saves the Day will be at ‘Canes Bar & Grill. Tickets are $15 and the show starts at 8 p.m.
The Vines are hot off their cover of The Beatles’ “”I’m Only Sleeping.”” Swig some Foster’s at The Casbah and watch these Aussies melt the hard-edged tones of Nirvana, and some more mellow melodic aspects as well. The show starts at 8:30 p.m. and tickets are $10.
Friday 5/03/02
The world famous DJ duo Sasha and John Digweed will be at Club Montage. The show starts at 9 p.m. and tickets are $35. Look on page 9 for more on the show. Call (619)294-9590 for more info.
Saturday 5/04/02
The X-ecutioners will be executing sick beats on the turntables. Some members of Linkin Park will also be on stage. The show is at The Scene on Clairemont Mesa Boulevard. Tickets are $15 and the show starts at 8 p.m.
The La Jolla Symphony and Chorus presents Symphonies in C tonight and tomorrow at the Mandeville Auditorium. The works of Franz Schubert and Igor Stranvinsky will be featured. There will also be a free lecture about the performance one hour before the show. Tickets are $12 for students. Tonight’s show starts at 8 p.m. and Sunday’s show starts at 3 p.m.
Local band Common Sense will be at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach. Their 1997 release, “”Live from the Belly Up”” should give you a taste of their style. The quintet blend sounds of rock, reggae and hip-hop into their set. Maktub will open. The show starts at 9:15 p.m. and tickets are $12.
Sunday 5/05/02
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the Gaslamp Quarter at the Cinco in the Gaslamp celebration. There will be plenty of great Mexican food, beer and live music from bands such as Viva Santana and Los Straightjackets. There will also be mariachi performances, jalepeno-eating contests, specials on beer and many more culinary delights. The event runs from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. and tickets are $15 at the door. The celebration will be held on Island Avenue between Fourth and Fifth Avenues and on Fourth Avenue between Island Avenue and J Street.
Monday 5/06/02
Face to Face has been rocking it since 1991. This punk band has also played at the Sun God festival and will hold down a two-night stand at ‘Canes Bar & Grill Monday and Tuesday. Both shows are at 8 p.m. and tickets are $15.
Tuesday 5/07/02
Martin Sexton let it be known that before he got signed, the CEO of any interested record label had to see him in concert. This was to ensure that Sexton would be signed for his talent and not his hype. The head of Atlantic Records saw him peform and was amazed at his expressive voice. The result was “”The American,”” an album that combines folk, rock, blues and country elements. Watch Sexton at The Casbah. The show starts at 8:30 p.m. and tickets are $15.
Wednesday 5/08/02
Earth, Wind & Fire songs are in the repotoire of every Las Vegas coverband. But now you can see the real Earth, Wind & Fire at The Park in the Viejas Outlet Center. Tickets are at $50, but the high-quality funk will make up for your losses. The show starts at 8 p.m.
