Thursday 03/13/03
Who ever said that nothing good has come out of Russia? Well, that’s not true because DJ Vadim Peare is bringing his Russian percussion tour to San Diego. Peare is an important part of the global sensation of underground hip-hop and has proven himself a mainstay in the genre, alongside others like Paul Weller and Kid Koala, to name a few. He’ll be performing with Yarah Bravo, DJ First Rate, DJs On Strike and Parallel Mechanics. Tickets are $8. The show starts at 8:30 p.m. For information call (619) 232- 4355.
Friday 03/14/03
Don’t deny it. We all know you love Ludacris. And now is your chance to get it out in the open when he performs at 4th and B at 8 p.m. He may be sexist and offensive, but he’s oh-so-fun. His enthusiastic songs and humorous tales will have you either shaking your booty or grabbing your side with laughter. Tickets are $35. For information call (619) 231-4343.
Bummed that you missed them when they played at Porter’s Pub? Well, here’s your second chance to see those adorable and ever-changing indie rockers, No Knife, because they will play at The Casbah with Caution Children and The Nervous Return. The show starts at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $12. For more information call (619) 232-4355. And don’t forget to check out The Peppermints in the Atari Lounge.
Saturday 03/15/03
Join in and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the San Diego way at the 23rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival in Hillcrest, presented by the Irish Congress of Southern California. This year’s theme is “”Unity with the Medical Arts and Sciences.”” The fun gets underway at 11 a.m. when the parade starts at Sixth and Juniper. There will be bands, clowns, equestrian units and about 200 floats. The free festival in Balboa Park will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the grassy knoll in Balboa Park between Sixth Street and Balboa Drive. The festival is for all ages and will have dancers, bands, vendors and, of course, green ale. For more information visit http://www.stpatsparade.org/.
Friday 03/21/03
They were voted “”Best New Artist”” at the San Diego Music Awards last year, and for good reason, too. The energetic, humorous and dedicated boys of Rochelle Rochelle put everything into their energetic and addicting live performances, and because of it, they are winning over new fans with every gig they play. The show starts at 8:30 p.m. The Classified and Skydiver will open. For tickets and information call (619) 232-4355.
Saturday 03/22/03
Get ready for a bar filled to the brim with excitement, dancing and devoted fans when Ozomatli plays at Canes Bar & Grill. The large group (they sometimes have up to 10 members) combines hip-hop, salsa, funk and pretty much whatever they want. The multi-ethnic group has toured with Santana and likes to start all their performances with a samba line. So be prepared for a fun-filled and interactive evening. For information on times and tickets call (858) 488-1780.
Tuesday 03/25/03
They left Connecticut to be a part of the San Diego punk scene, and what a fit that was. Punk rockers Counterfit have since toured across the United States several times, and everywhere they go they continue to gather new fans. And you’ll get to see them when they play at the Che Cafe with Mock Orange, Cold Weather Rescue and Inkwell. Do not expect to be a passive listener. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5. For more information call (858) 534-2311.
Wednesday 03/26/03
Some bands just aren’t as good in concert, but that is not the case with the Knoxville, Tenn., rock quartet Superdrag. Although two of the founding members have left since the last time they played in San Diego, Superdrag can still rock like no other. Their melodic songs exude energy and excitement that is highly contagious. See them when they play at The Scene at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $12. For more information call (858) 505-9111.
Friday 03/28/03
Let’s boogie! So it might sound lame: a disco-dance party. But it definitely is not lame if you are into good music and great atmosphere, and there are always plenty of people like that, especially if you pass by The Casbah on its Jivewire nights. Jivewire is more than just a disco-dance party though, with stellar music that spans from rock, to techno, to hip-hop. It’s guaranteed that they’ll play something that you’ll like. And what’s even better? There’s no cover. Hot Club of Cowtown will also play at 7:30 p.m. Get there early or you’ll get stuck in a sea of clubbers waiting to get in.
It may sound weird — Celtic rock music — but boy is it good. The Young Dubliners, the musicians who make it work, are famous for their invigorating concerts and their unique blend of rock and traditional Celtic tempo and melodies. Influenced by other Irish rockers like U2 and the Chieftains, The Young Dubliners still manage to deliver their distinctive rock flavor that cannot be missed. See them when they play at 9:15 p.m. Admission is $15. For information call (858) 481-9022. If you can’t make it this night, then see them the following night.
Look to the Hiatus Calendar for events in and around UCSD.
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