Preview calendar for May 8-14

By NORTH COUNTY TIMES | Thursday, May 8, 2008 5:35 PM PDT ∞

CALENDAR

Press releases for arts and entertainment events and programs should be typed, double-spaced, with basic information about the event, performance dates and times, location, ticket prices and a public telephone number. Send notices two to three weeks before the event to Preview, 933 W. San Marcos Blvd., Building A, San Marcos, CA, 92078, or via e-mail to preview@nctimes.com. Or fax items to (760) 761-0908.

GOING ON SALE

Editor's note: Tickets sold through Ticketmaster unless otherwise noted. Ticketmaster: (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Marc Cohn ---- June 21; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; on sale at 10 a.m. May 9.

Widespread Panic ---- June 24; San Diego Civic Theatre, Third Avenue and B Street, San Diego; on sale at 10 a.m. May 9.

Alkaline Trio ---- July 27; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; on sale at 1 p.m. May 9.

The Swell Season ---- With Iron & Wine; Oct. 3; Open Air Theatre, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego; $29.50-$39.50; on sale at 10 a.m. May 9.

Stereolab ---- Oct. 24; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25; on sale at noon May 12.

CLUBS

Anthology ---- Marcus Miller, Jean Baylor, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. May 8, $20-$53 ($16-$42, 9:30 set); Janis Siegel of the Manhattan Transfer, 7:30 p.m. May 9, $15-$41; Hot Rod Lincoln, 9:30 p.m. May 9, $10; Kevin Eubanks, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. May 10, $20-$63 ($15-$48, 9:30 set); Kevin Eubanks, 7:30 p.m. May 11, $20-$63; Little River Band, 9:30 p.m. May 12, $27; Les Nubians, 7:30 p.m. May 13 and May 14, $16-$48; Neon Trees, the Fascination, Archways, 10 p.m. May 14, $7; 1337 India St., San Diego; (619) 595-0300 or anthologysd.com.

Beauty Bar ---- Shows begin at 9 p.m.; Team Abraham, Mospeada, May 8; Buddy Akai, El Ten Eleven, Napoleon Complex, Audio Puppets, May 9; DJs the Villains, Corey Biggs, Adam Salter, Lord Nelson, Repeater, May 10; Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin, Port O'Brien, Royal Campaign, May 11; DJ Veep Reekins, Bobby Fantasy Band, May 12, free; tributes to Duran Duran and the Smiths by Nite Romantics, Still Ill, May 13; Diana Death, May 14; 4746 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego; (619) 516-4746 or myspace.com/thebeautybar.

Belly Up Tavern ---- Sayvinyl, Reeve Oliver, Irradio, 9 p.m. May 8, $10; Skanic, the Devastators, the Amalgated, Eddie Turbo, 9 p.m. May 9, $9-$11; Buckfast Superbee, Truckee Brothers, Scarlet Symphony, Emery Byrd, 9 p.m. May 10, $11-$13; Orquesta Primo, 8 p.m. May 11, $10; Kathleen Edwards, the Last Town Chorus, 9 p.m. May 14, $15-$17; 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Cabana Cove ---- DJ Grimm, 8 p.m. May 9; salsa music, 7 p.m. May 10; Reggae May 11 with One Drop Redemption, 2 p.m. May 11; Harrah's Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah's Rincon Way, Valley Center; (760) 751-3100.

'Canes Bar & Grill ---- War Stories, Soft Lights, Crash Encore, Tim Myers, Jay Nash, 8 p.m. May 8, $15; Devin the Dude, People Under the Stairs, 9 p.m. May 9, $20; the K23 Orchestra, Delta Nove, Delsoniq, 9 p.m. May 10, $12; DJ Levi Strauss, May 13, free; Walking the Darkness, Counter Launch, After School Special, 8 p.m. May 14, $10; 3105 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach; (858) 488-1780 or canesbarandgrill.com.

The Casbah ---- Doors normally open at 8:30 p.m.; Vetiver, ASTRA, Jonathan Wilson, May 8, $12; Cash'd Out, Todd Stedman, May 9, $15; the Sess, Red Feathers, Thin Man, May 10, $8; Northern State, the Dollyrots, MC Flow, May 11, $10-$12; the Muslims, the Carrots, Fantastic Magic, May 12, $8; Langhorne Slim, Ferraby Lionheart, the Smart Brothers, May 13, $10; Candye Kane fundraiser with Joey Harris and the Mentals, Mojo Nixon, Tornado Magnets, Sara Petite, Taylor Harvey Band, Years Around the Sun, Steve Poltz, Truckee Brothers, May 14, $20; 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; (619) 232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

Che Cafe ---- Weatherbox, Alexander T. Kent, BoomSnake, Snuffaluffagus, 7:30 p.m. May 10, $6; Palms, Colossal Yes, Mantles, Jean Luc Franklin, the Endless Bummer, 8 p.m. May 11, $5; UC San Diego, Scholars Drive, La Jolla; (858) 534-2311 or checafe.ucsd.edu.

Coyote Bar & Grill ---- The Rhythm Method, 6 p.m. May 8; DJ Earl Henry, 10:30 p.m. May 8; Restless Natives, 6 p.m. May 9; DJ Steve Hasty, 10:30 p.m. May 9 and May 10; Blues Pharoahs, 3 p.m. May 10; Jerry McCann Band, 6 p.m. May 10; Jerry McCann Band, 2 p.m. May 11; Bruce Cameron, 5 p.m. May 11; karaoke, 6 p.m. May 12 and May 13; Scott Carter Duo, 6 p.m. May 14; 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad; (760) 729-4695.

Dizzy's ---- Dominique Eade, 7:30 p.m. May 8, $15; Barbara Nesbitt, Lisa Sanders, Randi Driscoll, Peggy Lebo, Anna Troy, Lauren Schulz, Jamie, 8 p.m. May 9, $20; bassist Chris Tarry and his quintet, 7:30 p.m. May 14, $10; San Diego Wine & Culinary Center, Harbor Club Towers, Second Avenue and J Street, San Diego; dizzyssandiego.com.

Epicentre ---- Get Back Loretta, Alive in Wild Paint, the New Frontiers, Daysleeper, Long Live Logos, 7 p.m. May 8, $9; the Hoedown, His Irate Life, A Legend Unknown, Tragedy & Triumph, Murder on the Dancefloor, 7 p.m. May 9, $7-$9; Goodnight Caulfield, A Midday Atlantic, the Summer Set, Anarbor, the Jakes, 7 p.m. May 10, $7-$9; 8450 Mira Mesa Blvd., Mira Mesa; (858) 271-4000 or epicentre.org.

Friars Folly Wine Cellar Bistro & Wine Bar ---- Meliesa McDonell, May 14; 1032 W. San Marcos Blvd., #196, San Marcos; (760) 736-8035 or friarsfolly.com.

Handlery Hotel & Resort lounge ---- Citizen Band, 8 p.m. May 9; Christopher Dale & Friends, Michael Tiernan, 6 p.m. May 14; 950 Hotel Circle North, San Diego; free; (619) 298-0511.

House of Blues San Diego ---- Best of tributes, 8 p.m. May 8, $15; First Class Fiction, Xolmani, 8 p.m. May 9, $15; She Wants Revenge, Be Your Own Pet, the Virgins, Switches, 8 p.m. May 10, $25-$27; Dave Matthews tribute band, 8 p.m. May 13, $12.50-$35; HOB Delta Room: the Last Goodnight, bill, 8 p.m. May 14, $10; 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Humphrey's Backstage Lounge ---- 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; Indie by Design, 8 p.m. May 8, $10; Detroit Underground, 6 p.m. May 9, $12; Wishbone Ash, 9:30 p.m. May 10, $20; Vertice Williams, 8 p.m. May 11, $12; Michele Lundeen, 7 p.m. May 12, free; Con Alma, 7 p.m. May 13, $5; Soul Persuaders, 8 p.m. May 14, $5; (619) 224-3577 or humphreysbythebay.com.

The Jumping Turtle ---- Michale Graves, Joe Finley, Maria Staump, Dog Faced Gods, 8 p.m. May 8; Paul Green School of Rock Vista plays Pink Floyd's "The Wall," 7 p.m. May 9 and 2 p.m. May 10; Throw Rag, Disabled Youth, the Strikers, Pop Punk Mayhem, 9 p.m. May 9; Calavera, Eyesore, Bloodline, Despite the Wolves, 8 p.m. May 10; Fire Whiskey Session, Tater Famine, Sailor Bait, 8 p.m. May 11; DJs Chris Rose and Robi spin reggae, 9 p.m. May 12; 1660 Capalina Road, San Marcos; (760) 471-7778 or thejumpingturtle.com.

McCabes Beach Club ---- California Rangers play country, 4:30 p.m. Fridays; 1145 Tremont St., Oceanside; (760) 439-6646.

Oasis Lounge ---- San Diego Latin All-Stars, 7 p.m. May 8; Bill Magee Blues Band, 8 p.m. May 9; Hot Rod Lincoln, 8 p.m. May 10; karaoke, 7 p.m. May 14; Harrah's Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah's Rincon Way, Valley Center; (760) 751-3100.

Ocean House at Carlsbad Village ---- Midnite Theory, 9 p.m. May 8; DJ, Harmony Park, 9 p.m. May 9; DJ Evan, Material Witness, 9 p.m. May 10; Cradit Union, 6 p.m. May 13, $8; 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad; (760) 729-4131 or oceanhousecarlsbad.com.

Patrick's Irish Pub ---- Myron and the Kyniptionz, May 9; Hit N Run, May 10; 13314 Poway Road, Poway; (858) 486-0764 or patricksirishpub.com.

Patricks II ---- Shows begin at 9 p.m.; Missy Andersen, May 8; Len Rainey's Midnight Players, May 9; Soul Diego, May 10; Blue Largo, May 11, Nathan James and Ben Hernandez, May 12; Blue Four, May 13; Len Rainey's Midnight Players, 9 p.m. May 14; 428 F St., San Diego; (619) 233-3077 or patricksii.com.

Promenade Lounge ---- Barbara Jamerson, 12:30 p.m. May 8; American Made, 6 p.m. May 8; Mo'Wasabi, 4 p.m. May 9 and May 10; 24th & Lake, 9 p.m. May 9 and May 10; Billy Watson, 12:30 p.m. May 11 to May 14; Christian Simmons, 6 p.m May 11 to May 14; Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala; (877) 946-7252 or palacasino.com.

710 Beach Club ---- Flight to Athena, Magnolia Black, Children of Nova, Calabria, May 8; Mower, Dante's Boneyard, Mad Martigan, May 9; Skyline Collapse, Hit the Switch, Antagen, Pour Habit, Critical Me, May 10; Defamation League, May 11; Sonic Ritual, May 14; 710 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach; (858) 483-7844 or 710bc.com.

Smokey's Lake Wohlford Cafe ---- Karaoke, 7 p.m. May 9, free; Blackout Blues Band, 8 p.m. May 10, free; 25484 Lake Wohlford Road, Escondido; (760) 749-6585 or lakewohlfordcafe.com.

SOMA San Diego ---- The Used, Straylight Run, Army of Me, 6:30 p.m. May 8, $26; Lorene Drive, Secret & Whisper, Jet Lag Gemini, So Long Davey, Shenanigans, 7 p.m. May 9, $10; Discord, Mother Mae I, Canoblis, Etched in Red, Sicarus, 7 p.m. May 10, $8; Air Traffic, Republic of Letters, War Stories, 7:30 p.m. May 11, $12; American Me, Unite and Conquer, Of Hearts and Shadows, Wages of War, Ration the Truth, 7 p.m. May 13, $10; 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; (619) 226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

Tio Leo's ---- Zydeco music, May 8, $5; Fremonts, May 9, $5; Blue Largo, May 10, $7; 5302 Napa St., San Diego; (619) 542-1462 or tioleos.com.

Winston's ---- Elijah Emanuel and the Revelations, 9 p.m. May 8; Stanton Moore Trio, Pocket, 9:30 p.m. May 9, $15; DPI, Oaks, Hell Camino, Breaker One, Breaker Nine, May 10; OB-o-ke with Jose Sinatra, 9 p.m. May 11, $1; Electric Waste Band, 9 p.m. May 12; 4 Minutes Till Midnight, Live Zion, 9 p.m. May 13; Mike Pinto and the Mashers, 9 p.m. May 14; 1921 Bacon St., Ocean Beach; (619) 222-6822.

COFFEEHOUSES

E Street Cafe ---- Jazz jam with Joseph Angelastro, 7:30 p.m. May 8; AJ DeGrasse, 8 p.m. May 9; "Jesus Jams" open mic, 7 p.m. May 11; jazz pianist Doug Strock, 7:30 p.m. May 14; 128/130 W. E St., Encinitas; (760) 230-2038 or estreetcafe.com.

Hot Java Cafe ---- Roxy Blue, Shoebox Strap, 8 p.m. May 9; Britt Doehring, Ashley Campbell, 7 p.m. May 10; open mic, 7 p.m. May 11; 11738 Carmel Mountain Road, Carmel Mountain Ranch; (858) 673-7111 or myspace.com/hotjavacafe.

Lestat's ---- 3343 Adams Ave., San Diego; Amber Rubarth, May 8; My Imaginary Friends, Olin to the Moon, May 9; Lisa Sanders and Friends, May 10; Derek Evans, Ian McFeron Band, Simon Lynge, May 11; open mic, May 12; Imperial Z, Patrick Norton and Aren't They Something, May 14; (619) 282-0437 or lestats.com.

ROCK & POP

Duran Duran ---- 7:30 p.m. today; Valley View Casino, 16300 Nyemii Pass Road, Valley Center; $65-$95; (619) 220-8497 or valleyviewcasino.com/entertainment.

Pink Martini ---- 8 p.m. today; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $30-$50; (877) 711-2946 or pechanga.com/entertainment.

BETTY BUCKLEY ---- 8 p.m. May 10; Balboa Theater, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego; $27.50-$72.50; (619) 220-8497.

ZZ Top ---- 8 p.m. May 10; Open Sky Theater, Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah's Rincon Way, Valley Center; $45-$65; (866) 468-3399 or ticketweb.com.

Joe Jackson ---- 7:30 p.m. May 11; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $45; $108, dinner package; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

American Music Club ---- With Blackout Party; 9 p.m. May 15; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $6; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Ghostland Observatory ---- 8 p.m. May 15; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $22.50-$32.50; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Rilo Kiley ---- 7:30 p.m. May 15; Viejas Outlet Center Park, Viejas Casino, 5005 Willows Road, Alpine; $25.50; (619) 220-8497 or viejasentertainment.com.

The Duree and One Hot Minute ---- Carlsbad's Rock the Library free concert series continues with these two alt-rock bands; 7 p.m. May 15; Schulman Auditorium, Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad; free; (760) 602-2058.

Eisley ---- With the Myriad, Vedera; 8 p.m. May 16; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $15-$22.50; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

91X X-Fest ---- With the Offspring, Pennywise, Jimmy Eat World, Ludo, My American Heart; 4 p.m. May 16; Concerts on the Green, Qualcomm Stadium, 9449 Friars Road, San Diego; $45; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Lucy's Fur Coat ---- 8:30 p.m. May 16 and 17; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $20; (619) 232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

RB Chorale: "Broadway USA!" ---- The 120-voice choir and scholarship-winning soloists perform the music of Broadway; 7:30 p.m. May 16 and 17; Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road, Poway; $30, reserved seating; $20, general; $18, seniors and students; $10, children ages 3 to 12; children 2 and under are $5; (858) 485-7664.

Blackalicious ---- Hip-hop; 9 p.m. May 17; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $22-$24; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Bryan Adams ---- 8 p.m. May 18; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; sold out; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Hullabaloo ---- Local children's music duo celebrate release of "Tall as a Tree"; 11 a.m. May 18; Quail Botanical Gardens, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas; free with paid admission to gardens, $5-$10; free, children 2 and under; $1, parking; (760) 436-3036 or hullabalooband.com.

The Kooks ---- 7:30 p.m. May 18; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $20-$25; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Kenny Loggins ---- 8 p.m. May 18; The Pavilion, Harrah's Rincon Casino, 777 Harrah's Rincon Way, Valley Center; $30; (866) 468-3399 or ticketweb.com.

Murder by Death ---- With Dios and Gasoline Heart; 8 p.m. May 19; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $10-$12; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

The Proclaimers ---- With Jeremy Fisher; 9 p.m. May 20; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Gigantour ---- With Megadeth, In Flames, Children of Bodom, Job for a Cowboy and High on Fire; 5:30 p.m. May 20; Cox Arena, San Diego State University, 5500 Canyon Crest Drive, San Diego; $32.50-$42.50; (619) 220-8497.

The Cult ---- 8 p.m. May 23; Viejas Concerts in the Park, Viejas Casino, 5005 Willows Road, Alpine; $36; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Nightwish ---- 9 p.m. May 23; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $27-$62; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Dynamite Walls and Stripes & Lines ---- With This Holiday Life; 9 p.m. May 24; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $10-$12; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

The Police ---- With Elvis Costello and the Impostors; 7 p.m. May 26; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $46-$223; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

The National ---- 8 p.m. May 28; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $20.50-$22.50; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Breman Court ---- Carlsbad's Rock the Library concert series concludes with this upbeat alt-rock band from Temecula; 7 p.m. May 29; Schulman Auditorium, Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad; free; (760) 602-2058.

Kottonmouth Kings ---- 7 p.m. May 30; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $25-$37; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Ladytron ---- With Datarock; 9 p.m. May 31; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $22; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

The Fiery Furnaces ---- With Grand Ole Party; 9 p.m. June 1; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $14-$16; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

The Cure ---- 7:30 p.m. June 3; Cox Arena, San Diego State University, 5500 Canyon Crest Drive, San Diego; $35-$65; (619) 220-8497.

Dave Alvin and the Guilty Men ---- With Hacienda Brothers; 9 p.m. June 5; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Dead Kennedys ---- 8 p.m. June 7; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $18-$20; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

The Beach Boys ---- 7:30 p.m. June 7; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $73; $136, dinner package; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com; also 6 p.m. June 8; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $45-$70; (877) 711-2946.

FM 94/9 Miller Lite Independence Jam ---- With Flogging Molly, the Hold Steady, Cold War Kids, Mgmt, the Whigs, Ting Tings, Santogold, Nortec Collective, Transfer, the Silent Comedy, the Muslims, Kill Me Tomorrow, the Blackout Party, the Wrong Trousers; noon June 8; Devore Stadium field, Southwestern College, 900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista; $40; independencejam.com or casbah.frontgatetickets.com.

The Young Dubliners ---- With the Silent Comedy; 9 p.m. June 13; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Crosby, Stills & Nash ---- 8 p.m. June 15; Open Sky Theater, Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah's Rincon Way, Valley Center; $55; (866) 468-3399 or ticketweb.com; also 8 p.m. June 17; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; sold out; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Grand Funk Railroad and the Guess Who ---- 7:30 p.m. June 17; Grandstand stage, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to the fair, $6-$12; $14-$21, reserved seating (includes fair admission); $9, parking; $85, dinner package (includes fair admission and parking); (858) 755-1161 or sdfair.com/fair.

George Michael ---- 8 p.m. June 17; San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; $43.50-$200; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Indigo Girls ---- 7:30 p.m. June 19; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $50; $113, dinner package; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Death Cab for Cutie ---- With Rogue Wave; 7:30 p.m. June 20; Open Air Theatre, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego; $29.50-$39.50; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Drive-by Truckers ---- With Dead Confederate; 9 p.m. June 20; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25-$27; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Idina Menzel ---- 7:30 p.m. June 20; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $45; $108, dinner package; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Doodlebops ---- 5 p.m. June 21; Grandstand stage, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to the fair, $6-$12; $20-$31, reserved seating (includes fair admission); $9, parking; (858) 755-1161 or sdfair.com.

Billy Idol ---- 8 p.m. June 22; 4th & B, 345 B St., San Diego; $55; (619) 231-4343 or 4thandb.com; also 8 p.m. June 23; Valley View Casino, 16300 Nyemii Pass Road, Valley Center; $55; (619) 220-8497 or valleyviewcasino.com/entertainment.

Ani DiFranco ---- 7:30 p.m. June 25; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $50; $113, dinner package; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Gary Hoey ---- 8 p.m. June 25; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $16-$18; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

The Album Leaf ---- 9 p.m. June 26; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Fergie ---- 7:30 p.m. June 27; Grandstand stage, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; $35-$131 (includes admission to the fair); (619) 220-8497 or sdfair.com.

311 and Snoop Dogg ---- With Fiction Plane; 7 p.m. June 27; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $16-$42.50; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

"Diamond Is Forever": David J. Sherry & His Band ---- Neil Diamond tribute concert; 7:30 p.m. June 28; Moonlight Amphitheater, BrengleTerrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace, Vista; $20-$39; (760) 747-3411 or www.vistixonline.com.

Marco Antonio Solis ---- 8 p.m. June 29; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $45-$95; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Dilated Peoples, Aceyalone and 88 Keys ---- Hip-hop; 8 p.m. June 29; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $23-$25; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Robert Plant and Alison Krauss ---- With T-Bone Burnett; 7 p.m. June 30; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; sold out; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Bob Weir and Ratdog ---- 6 p.m. July 1 and 2; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $70; $133, dinner package; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Boston --- 7:30 p.m. July 3; Grandstage stage, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; $25 (includes admission to the fair); $50-$91, reserved seating; $9, parking; $157, dinner package (includes fair admission and parking); (858) 755-1161 or sdfair.com.

KC and the Sunshine Band 7:30 p.m. July 4; Grandstage stage, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to the fair, $6-$12; $20-$31, reserved seating (includes fair admission); $9, parking; (858) 755-1161 or sdfair.com.

Chris Isaak ---- 8 p.m. July 15; Valley View Casino, 16300 Nyemii Pass Road, Valley Center; $75; (619) 220-8497 or valleyviewcasino.com/entertainment; 7:30 p.m. July 16; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $98; $161, dinner package; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Journey ---- With Heart, Cheap Trick; 7 p.m. July 15; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $25-$125; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Mayhem Fest ---- With Slipknot, Disturbed, Dragonforce, Mastodon, Machine Head, Airbourne, Five Finger Death Punch, Wall of Jericho, Underoath, Black Tide, Suicide Silence, 36 Crazyfists, the Red Chord; 2 p.m. July 16; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $25.25-$49.75; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Styx ---- 8 p.m. July 17; Valley View Casino, 16300 Nyemii Pass Road, Valley Center; $55; (619) 220-8497 or valleyviewcasino.com/entertainment.

Hippiefest: A Concert for Peace & Love ---- Jack Bruce of Cream, Eric Burdon and the Animals, the Turtles featuring Flo and Eddie, Melanie, Badfinger featuring Joey Molland, Jonathan Edwards; 6:30 p.m. July 17 and 18; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $75; $138, dinner package; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Feist ---- 8 p.m. July 22; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $45; $108, dinner package; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

The Doobie Brothers ---- 7:30 p.m. July 23; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $65; $128, dinner package; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Bo Bice ---- Former "American Idol" rocker; 8 p.m. July 24; DreamCatcher at Viejas, Viejas Casino, 5000 Willows Road, Alpine; $25; (619) 220-8497 or viejasentertainment.com.

Venice ---- With Charlie Vaughn and the Daily Routine; 8 p.m. July 24; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons ---- 8 p.m. July 25; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $95; $158, dinner package; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Los Lonely Boys ---- 8 p.m. July 26; Viejas Outlet Center Park, Viejas Casino, 5005 Willows Road, Alpine; $39.50-$55; (619) 220-8497 or viejasentertainment.com.

Stone Temple Pilots ---- With Wolfmother, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club; July 27; Concerts on the Green at Qualcomm Stadium, 9449 Friars Road, San Diego; call for prices; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band ---- 7:30 p.m. July 27; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $125; $188, dinner package; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com; also 7:30 p.m. July 29; Palomar Starlight Theater, Pala Casino Spa & Resort, Pala; $65-$100; (619) 220-8497 or palacasino.com/entertainment.

Emmylou Harris ---- 7:30 p.m. July 31; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $55; $118, dinner package; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Richard Cheese and Lounge Against the Machine ---- 8 p.m. Aug. 2; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $29.50-$39.50; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo ---- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $60; $123, dinner package; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

George Thorogood and Buddy Guy ---- 7 p.m. Aug. 3; Viejas Outlet Center Park, Viejas Casino, 5005 Willows Road, Alpine; $46-$56; (619) 220-8497 or viejasentertainment.com.

Huey Lewis and the News ---- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $85; $148, dinner package; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

The Regneration Tour ---- With Belinda Carlisle, The Human League, ABC, Dead or Alive, Naked Eyes; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4; Viejas Outlet Center Park, Viejas Casino, 5005 Willows Road, Alpine; $40; (619) 220-8497 or viejasentertainment.com.

Boz Scaggs ---- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $65; $128, dinner package; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Peter & Gordon and Gerry and the Pacemakers ---- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $50; $113, dinner package; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

UB40 ---- 8 p.m. Aug. 10; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $59; $122, dinner package; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com; also 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11; Palomar Starlight Theater, Pala Casino Spa & Resort, Pala; $45-$65; (619) 220-8497 or palacasino.com/entertainment.

Paolo Nutini ---- 8 p.m. Aug. 12; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $30; $93, dinner package; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Joe Cocker ---- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $75; $138, dinner package; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Jethro Tull ---- 8 p.m. Aug. 14; Open Sky Theater, Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah's Rincon Way, Valley Center; $55; (866) 468-3399 or ticketweb.com.

Vans Warped Tour ---- Noon Aug. 14; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre parking lot, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $24; (619) 220-8497 or warpedtour.com.

Donna Summer ---- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20; Viejas Outlet Center Park, Viejas Casino, 5005 Willows Road, Alpine; $55-$95; (619) 220-8497 or viejasentertainment.com.

Sheryl Crow ---- With James Blunt, Toots and the Maytals; 6 p.m. Aug. 21; Concerts on the Green, Qualcomm Stadium, 9449 Friars Road, San Diego; $46-$101; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Dave Matthews Band ---- With Robert Earl Keen; 7 p.m. Aug. 22; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $35.25-$65.75; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Radiohead ---- With Liars; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $35.50-$55; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Melissa Etheridge ---- 8 p.m. Aug. 30; Viejas Concerts in the Park, Viejas Casino, 5005 Willows Road, Alpine; $50-$101; (619) 220-8497 or viejasentertainment.com.

Jaguares ---- 8:30 p.m. Sept. 12; Viejas Outlet Center Park, Viejas Casino, 5005 Willows Road, Alpine; $41-$71; (619) 220-8497 or viejasentertainment.com.

Alan Parsons Live Project ---- 7 p.m. Sept. 12; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $45; $108, dinner package; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Air Supply and Christopher Cross ---- 7 p.m. Sept. 13; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $58; $121, dinner package; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

America ---- 8 p.m. Oct. 3; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $45; $108, dinner package; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Neil Diamond ---- 8 p.m. Oct. 7; San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 San Diego Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; $55-$120; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band ---- 8 p.m. Oct. 16; Cricket Wireless, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $36-$126; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

JAZZ, R&B & BLUES

Frequency: "Off to Costa Rica" ---- MiraCosta College's vocal jazz ensemble; 7:30 p.m. May 8 and May 9; MiraCosta College Theatre, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside; $10; (760) 795-6815 or www.miracosta.edu/events.

Gator by the Bay zydeco and blues festival ---- With the Lost Bayou Ramblers, Laurie Morvan, Bon Temps Social Club and others; two-day Louisiana cultural celebration, with more than 25 Cajun, Creole and zydeco bands, plus authentic food and craft booths; 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 10 and May 11; Spanish Landing Park, North Harbor Drive across from Lindbergh Field, San Diego; $20; (619) 234-8612 or gatorbythebay.com.

Rob Thorsen Trio ---- Jazz; noon May 12; Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza, San Diego; free; (858) 454-5872 or ljathenaeum.org.

Dayna Carroll ---- Jazz vocalist, with the Sue Palmer Quartet; 8 p.m. May 14; Dizzy's, San Diego Wine & Culinary Center, 2nd & J Street, San Diego; $20; (858) 270-7467 or dizzyssandiego.com.

MiraCosta College Latin Jazz Ensemble ---- Featuring local author Victor Villasenor; 7:30 p.m. May 14, and May 15 and 16; MiraCosta Theatre, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside; $10; (760) 795-6815 or www.miracosta.edu/events.

Orquesta Binacional de Mambo ---- Latin jazz, under the direction of Bill Caballero; 8 p.m. May 16 ; Dizzy's, San Diego Wine & Culinary Center, 2nd & J Street, San Diego; $15; (858) 270-7467 or dizzyssandiego.com.

Brian Culbertson ---- Smooth jazz; 8 p.m. May 16; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $20-$35; (877) 711-2946 or pechanga.com/entertainment.

Bonnie Raitt ---- 8 p.m. May 17; Valley View Casino, 16300 Nyemii Pass Road, Valley Center; $60-$90; (619) 220-8497 or valleyviewcasino.com/entertainment.

"BowMeRuff" ---- A tribute to the music of Bob Mintzer and Russell Ferrante, featuring Barnaby Finch, Paul Carman, Bill Saitta and Jeff Olsen; 8 p.m. May 17; Dizzy's, San Diego Wine & Culinary Center, 2nd & J Street, San Diego; $10; (858) 270-7467 or dizzyssandiego.com.

"Memories" ---- The Swingin' Amigos, the Harmonaires and the Tim Gill Orchestra present this musical tribute to the swing, jazz and big-band music of the World War II generation; 3 and 7 p.m. May 18; Avo Playhouse, 303 Main St., Vista; $20 (WWII vets get in free at the 3 p.m. performance); (760) 724-2110.

Coastal Communities Concert Band: "Conductor's Choice" ---- the North County concert band presents conductor Don Caneva's favorite works, including Malcolm Arnold's "Four Scottish Dances," Shostakovich's "Festive Overture," Broadway show tunes, Sammy Nestico's "My Kind of Towns," marches and songs by vocalist Michael Ruhl; 2:30 p.m. May 18; Carlsbad Community Church, 3175 Harding St., Carlsbad; $15, general; $12, seniors and children; (760) 489-3484 or (760) 436-6137.

Robert Cray Band ---- Electric blues and soul; 7:30 p.m. May 18; DreamCatcher at Viejas, Viejas Casino, 5000 Willows Road, Alpine; $42; (619) 220-8497 or viejasentertainment.com.

Palomar Jazz Ensembles ---- The Four O'Clock and Seven O'Clock ensembles presents a program of big-band jazz conducted by Gunnar Biggs; 8 p.m. May 19; Howard Brubeck Theatre, Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; $12, general; $10, seniors; $8, students; (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2453.

Teena Marie ---- 8 p.m. May 23; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $50-$80; (877) 711-2946 or pechanga.com/entertainment.

Fred Benedetti and George Svoboda ---- Jazz guitar duo; 8 p.m. May 24; Dizzy's, San Diego Wine & Culinary Center, 2nd & J Street, San Diego; $10; (858) 270-7467 or dizzyssandiego.com.

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