San Diego Venues Host Nine Acts From Acoustic Trio to British New Wave Star

Nine musical acts will perform in San Diego and its immediate vicinity starting this Friday.

The lineup spans diverse genres, from solo piano to heavy rock, with performances scheduled at venues across the city and in La Jolla.

Jefferson’s Jay is relocating his Acoustic Evenings series from the Athenaeum to the La Jolla Community Center. The first show in the new location is scheduled for November 6 at 7:30 p.m. The concert features short sets from Tim Flannery, Steve Bulman, and Jay. Tickets are priced at $30.

Eternal Wave, a beach rock quartet based in Santa Barbara, will play at Beaumont’s on November 7 at 9 p.m. The band performs original songs and covers of early 1960s tracks, including "Louie Louie" and "Walk Don’t Run." Admission is $10. On the same day, Shakedown Citi, a New York-based Grateful Dead tribute group, performs at Winston’s at 7 p.m. for $10. The band plays Dead standards and songs by influences such as Bob Dylan and Hendrix.

The Psychedelic Furs, a UK post-punk group, will appear at The Sound on November 8 at 8 p.m. The concert features hits from the 1980s and early 1990s, including "Pretty In Pink," as well as songs from their recent album, "Made of Rain." Tickets start at $67.

Danny Green, a San Diego session pianist, performs a free solo concert at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on November 9 at noon. The performance marks the release of his album "Let The Music Happen." The set includes jazz standards and pop covers, such as Stevie Wonder’s "I Wish."

The Chunky Hustle Brass Band will play in the Balboa Park sculpture garden at Panama 66 on November 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. The seven-piece horn group performs New Orleans jazz and funk, with no cover charge. 3 Car Garage, a classic rock band, performs at Clairemont Town Square on November 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. The event is part of the Sounds of the Square series and is free.

Thomas Dolby, a British new wave musician, performs at Music Box on November 9 at 8 p.m. The set focuses on his 1988 album "Aliens Ate My Buick" and includes early hits like "She Blinded Me With Science." Tickets are $56 and up. The week concludes with two shows on November 12. Chest Fever, a San Diego tribute to The Band, recreates the "Last Waltz" concert at The Belly Up Tavern at 7 p.m. The show features guest musicians and tickets start at $45.

Billy King and the Bad Bad Bad, from Austin, play at The Casbah on November 12 at 8:30 p.m. The band mixes rock, psychedelia, and surf influences. Tickets are $16, and the show is opened by The Film Company and Bloo.