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CLUBS

Anthology -- Ben Vereen, 7:30 p.m July 2 and July 3, $22-$59; Gary Seiler and the Buffed Out Band, 7 p.m. July 4, $10; Anthology House Band, 7 p.m. July 7, $5; Preservation Hall Band, 7:30 p.m. July 8, $18-$45; 1337 India St., San Diego; 619-595-0300 or anthologysd.com.

Bar Pink -- Shows begin at 10 p.m.; Shawn Rohlf and the Buskers, the Keys, July 2; Thin Man, the Pant Hoots, July 3; the Moondoggies, July 5; the Bugs, the Secretions, July 6; Adrian Demain's Exoticatronica, July 7; 3829 30th St., San Diego; 619-564-7194 or barpink.com.

The Beauty Bar -- Shows begin at 9 p.m.; The Publicists, the Heavy Love, the Steelwells, July 2; DJs Disco-O and Jorge Luna, the Tooth, Office Twins, Trolly Station, Urban Defalla, July 3; Vanity, Eclipse 79, Dead Feather Moon, the Beautiful View, Urban Renewal, Projekt DJs, July 4; Stere House, July 5; Incomplete Neighbor, Brown Show, the Predicates, DJ Gonzobilly, July 7; Worthy Gubbins, Pick Up Girl, the Turtle Project, July 8; 4746 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego; 619-516-4746 or myspace.com/thebeautybar.

Belly Up Tavern -- 80's Heat, Knights of Monte Carlo, 9 p.m. July 2, $12; Death Cab for Cutie, Matt Costa, 9 p.m. July 3, sold out; Dead Man's Party, Still Ill, 9 p.m. July 4, $13-$15; the Devastators, Dub Traffik Control DJs, 9 p.m. July 7, $8-$10; the Surrender, the Janks, Don't Bore Nina, 8 p.m. July 8, $8; 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Boar Cross'n -- Miki Vale, Vision, Jenn-Jenn, Pnutz, 9 p.m. July 2, $5; 390 Grand Ave., Carlsbad; 760-729-2989 or myspace.com/boarcrossn.

Brick by Brick -- Junior Reid, High Tide, Without Papers, 8 p.m. July 2, $20; "Independence Bass" with Rickyforce, Jason, Ronni & Ridda, Knottyboy & Intrigued, MC Word, 8:30 p.m. July 3, $10-$15; Duane Peters, Cobra Skulls, Ashers, Jakked Rabbits, 8 p.m. July 7, $15-$20; BOTB, Synesthetic, Hershel Abram, Grandview, 5 More Days, 7 p.m. July 8, $10; 619-275-5483 or brickbybrick.com.

'Canes Bar & Grill -- Tribal Theory, Revival, Bredren, Spitfiyah, 8 p.m. July 2, $8; the Supersuckers, Lee Rocker, Hard Fall Hearts, 8 p.m. July 3, $17-$20; Rock Out Karaoke, 9 p.m. July 4, $5; Hi Roots, 4 p.m. July 5, free; 3105 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach; 858-488-1780 or canesbarandgrill.com.

The Casbah -- Doors open at 8:30 p.m.; Death Eaters, Werewolves, Soft Black, the Old in Out, July 2, $5; Jivewire with DJs Bart Blackstone, ATARI, T-Money, and Triple Cobra, 9 p.m. July 3, free; Lady Dottie and the Diamonds, Grass Heat, July 4, $5; the Deere Johns, Old Man Markley, the Tighten Ups, July 5, $5; Strange Boys, Coathangers, Heavy Hawaii, the Anasazis, DJ Mario Orduno, July 6, Princeton, WestFire, Jamuel Saxon, July 7, $7; Maren Parusel, Steve Carson Band, Royal Campaign, July 8, $5; 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

Che Cafe -- Italic Indian, Census, 8 p.m. July 3, $5; Paul Baribeau, the Boy Who Could Fly, 8 p.m. July 8, $5; UC San Diego, Scholars Drive, La Jolla; 858-534-2311 or checafe.ucsd.edu.

Coyote Bar & Grill -- Clay Colton & Friends, 6 p.m. July 2; DJ Earl Henry, 10:30 p.m. July 2; Mystique Element of Soul, 6 p.m. July 3; DJ Steve Hasty, 10:30 p.m. July 3 and July 4; Red Lane, 2:30 p.m. July 4; Len Rainey and the Midnight Players, 6 p.m. July 4; the Freemonts, 1:30 p.m. July 5; Chris Klich, 5 p.m. July 5; karaoke, 6 p.m. July 6 and July 7; Scott Carter Duo, 6 p.m. July 8; 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad; 760-729-4695.

Dizzy's -- Tribute to music of John Coltrane, 9 p.m. July 2, $10-$15; Gunnar Biggs with Peter Sprague, Duncan Moore, Lisa Hightower and more, 8 p.m. July 3, $15; Gilbert Castellanos Quintet, 8 p.m. July 4, $12-$15; Ray Barbee Meets the Mattson 2, 7 p.m. July 5, $10; San Diego Wine & Culinary Center, Harbor Club Towers ground floor, Second Avenue and J Street, San Diego; 858-270-7467 or dizzysjazz.com.

Epicentre -- Black Barbie, Talk Cute, Blast Off Boys, Society Setback, 7 p.m. July 2, $10; 8450 Mira Mesa Blvd., Mira Mesa; 858-271-4000 or epicentreconcerts.com.

Friars Folly -- Harry Joe Reynolds & Bare Bones, July 3; Meliesa McDonell, July 8; 1032 W. San Marcos Blvd., #196, San Marcos; 760-736-8035 or friarsfolly.com.

House of Blues San Diego -- Noches Rockeras, 8 p.m. July 2, $15; the Block Party (not Bloc Party), 9 p.m. July 3, $10-$15; local music showcase, 8 p.m. July 5, $15; Copeland, Sherwood, Meese, Anchor & Braille, 7 p.m. July 8, $15-$17; 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

The Jumping Turtle -- Mobile Deathcamp, Pass the Axe, 8 p.m. July 8; 1660 Capalina Road, San Marcos; 760-471-7778 or thejumpingturtle.com.

Patrick's Irish Pub -- Redhanded, July 3; karaoke with TJ the DJ, July 8; 13314 Poway Road, Poway; 858-486-0764 or patricksirishpub.com.

Patrick's II -- Missy Andersen, July 2; Kofi Baker's tribute to Cream, July 4; Chet Cannon and the Committee, July 5; the Buzzbombs, July 6; Blues Tooth, July 7; 145th Street Blues, July 8; 428 F St., San Diego; 619-233-3077 or patricksii.com.

The Radio Room -- Shows begins at 8 p.m.; the Long and Short of It, Mount Vicious, Archons, July 2; Ricksha, Sea Pansy, July 3; Northern Towns, Braaiins!, Knock 'Em Stiff, 3 p.m. July 4, $4; the Modern Rifles, the Tall Ships, Robbers, July 6; District of Evolution, Tigon, Mozaik, July 7; 3519 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego; (619) 284-3323 or theradioroom.com.

710 Beach Club -- Dueling Pianos, 9 p.m. July 2 and 8 p.m. July 5; karaoke, July 3 and July 6; Cash'd Out, July 4; karaoke, 8 p.m. July 6; the Ruse, Vera's Veil, the Notice, July 8; 710 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach; 858-483-7844 or 710bc.com.

Smokey's Lake Wohlford Cafe -- Rock the House Karaoke, 7 p.m. July 3; 25484 Lake Wohlford Road, Escondido; 760-749-6585 or lakewohlfordcafe.com.

SOMA San Diego -- Unknown Motive, Mayors of Sexy Town, True Temper, Deadbeat Babies, 2000 Tons of TNT, 7 p.m. July 3, $8; 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; 619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

Winston's -- That '70s Show, July 2; Drunkin' Punkin Idiots, Nuclear Tomorrow, Pig Champion, July 3, $8; Raiz Muzik, Stone Senses, July 4; O.B.-o-ke with Jose Sinatra, July 5, $1; Electric Waste Band, July 6, $7; Dan Rocket, Danyavaad, DJ Blue, July 7; Top Shelf, Mystic Roots, July 8; 1921 Bacon St., Ocean Beach; 619-222-6822 or winstonsob.com.

ROCK & POP

The music of ABBA -- Sweden-based Arrival is the world's largest touring ABBA show; 2 and 7:30 p.m. July 2; Grandstand Stage, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to the fair; $22-$33, reserved seats (includes fair admission); $99, dinner package (includes floor seating, fair admission and parking); $10, parking; 858-755-1161 or sdfair.com/fair.

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts -- 7:30 p.m. July 3; Grandstand Stage, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to the fair; $22-$33, reserved seats (includes fair admission); $10, parking; 858-755-1161 or sdfair.com/fair.

Stone Temple Pilots -- 8 p.m. July 4; Open Sky Theater, Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah's Rincon Way, Valley Center; $45-$125; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Kelly Clarkson -- 7:30 p.m. July 5; Grandstand Stage, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; $30-$82 (includes fair admission); $146, dinner package (includes floor seating, fair admission and parking); $10, parking; 858-755-1161 or sdfair.com/fair.

Yes and Asia -- 7 p.m. July 8; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $75; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo -- 8 p.m. July 9; Valley View Casino, 16300 Nyemii Pass Road, Valley Center; $50-$60; 619-220-8497 or valleyviewcasino.com/entertainment.

Heart -- 8 p.m. July 9; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $95; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Incubus -- With the Duke Spirit; 7:30 p.m. July 9; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $26-$51.50; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Venice -- With Baker; 8 p.m. July 9; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Blues Traveler -- 8 p.m. July 10; DreamCatcher at Viejas, Viejas Casino, 5000 Willows Road; $30-$35; 619-220-8497 or viejasentertainment.com.

Rise Against -- With Rancid, Billy Talent; 7 p.m. July 10; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $35.50; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

311 -- With Ziggy Marley; 8 p.m. July 11; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $26-$54.50; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Beyonce -- 7:30 p.m. July 11; Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim; $20.75-$120.75; also 7:30 p.m. July 13; Staples Center, 1111 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles; $20.75-$150.75; (714) 740-2000, ticketmaster.com or livenation.com.

Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs -- 6 p.m. July 12; Starlight Theatre, Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala; $69-$125; 619-220-8497 or palacasino.com/entertainment.

Blitzen Trapper -- 9 p.m. July 13; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Alejandro Escovedo -- 7:30 p.m. July 14; Anthology, 1337 India St., San Diego; $14-$35; 619-595-0300 or anthologysd.com.

Cowboy Junkies and Son Volt -- 7:30 p.m. July 15; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $40; $103, dinner package; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Coldplay -- With Amadou & Mariam, Kitty Daisy & Lewis; 7:30 p.m. July 16; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $41-$103.50; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Tori Amos -- 7:30 p.m. July 16; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $65; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Engelbert Humperdinck -- 8 p.m. July 16; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $45-$70; 877-711-2946 or pechanga.com/entertainment.

Three Mile Pilot -- With Optiganally Yours; 9 p.m. July 16; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Toadies -- With Sherwood, Meese; 8 p.m. July 16; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $17-$19; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

All -- With Big Drill Car, My Name; 8 p.m. July 17; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $18-$20; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

"American Idols Live! Tour 2009" -- 7 p.m. July 18; San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; $40.50-$69.50; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Debby Boone -- 8 p.m. July 18; DreamCatcher at Viejas, Viejas Casino, 5000 Willows Road; $25-$35; 619-220-8497 or viejasentertainment.com.

Devin the Dude -- Hip-hop; 8:30 p.m. July 18; 'Canes Bar & Grill, 3105 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach; $20; 858-488-1780 or canesbarandgrill.com.

Sataluz Club Summer Music Festival with Eli Mattson, Starship with Mickey Thomas and Skip Martin -- Private Carmel Valley golf club hosts community concert; 8 p.m. July 18 (reception, 6 p.m.); 8170 Caminito Santaluz East, San Diego; $135-$165; santaluz.com.

Jewel -- 7:30 p.m. July 19; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $65.50; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Cage -- With Yak Ballz; hip-hop; 9 p.m. July 20; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $12-$14; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Clutch -- With Baroness, Lion Ize; 8 p.m. July 20; 'Canes Bar & Grill, 3105 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach; $19-$22; 858-488-1780 or canesbarandgrill.com.

Tears for Fears -- With Wainwright; 7:30 p.m. July 20; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $80; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

The Moody Blues -- 8 p.m. July 21; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; sold out; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Richard Cheese and Lounge Against the Machine -- 8 p.m. July 22; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $31.50-$55; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Counting Crows -- With Michael Franti and Spearhead, Augstana; 7:30 p.m. July 22; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort and Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $75-$100; 877-711-2946 or pechanga.com/entertainment.

X -- 9 p.m. July 23; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25-$27; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

G. Love & Special Sauce -- 7 p.m. July 24; Plaza de Mexico Stage, Del Mar racetrack, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to the races, $6 and up; $8, parking; 858-755-1141 or delmarscene.com.

Trapt -- With Divide the Day, Since October; 10 p.m. July 24; Anthology, 1337 India St., San Diego; $22-$33; 619-595-0300 or anthologysd.com.

Chicago -- 8 p.m. July 26; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $86; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks -- 9 p.m. July 26; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

The Fray -- With Jack's Mannequin; 7 p.m. July 28; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $26.50-$55.50; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

George Thorogood and the Destroyers and Jonny Lang -- 7 p.m. July 28; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $77; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Vamps -- 7 p.m. July 29; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $30; 619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

Journey -- 8 p.m. July 29 and 30; Palomar Starlight Theater, Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala; $89-$150; 877-946-7252 or startickets.com.

Bedouin Soundclash -- With the Lions, Dub Traffik Control; 9 p.m. July 30; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $14-$16; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Mutaytor -- With Vokab Kompany; 9 p.m. July 31; 'Canes Bar & Grill, 3105 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach; $15; 858-488-1780 or canesbarandgrill.com.

Gomez -- With Blind Pilot; 8 p.m. Aug. 2; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $27.50-$35; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Hippiefest: A Concert for Peace & Love -- With the Turtles featuring Flo and Eddie, Chuck Negron, Felix Cavaliere of the Rascals, and Badfinger featuring Joey Molland -- 6:30 p.m. Aug. 2; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $70; $133, dinner package; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Red Jumpsuit Apparatus -- With Monty RI, the Dares, Go Radio; 6 p.m. Aug. 2; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $16; 619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

Judas Priest -- With Whitesnake; 7 p.m. Aug. 4; Open Air Theatre, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego; $49.50-$89.50; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

The Airborne Toxic Event -- 7 p.m. Aug. 7; Plaza de Mexico Stage, Del Mar racetrack, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to the races, $6 and up; $8, parking; 858-755-1141 or delmarscene.com.

BonsallPalooza09 with Steve Poltz, Aunt Kizzy'z Boyz and Patti Zlaket -- Charity event to benefit Bonsall Education Foundation; 8 p.m. Aug. 7; the Grand Cabaret, Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala; $45-$65; bonsallschools.org.

Alan Parsons Live Project -- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 7; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $50; $113, dinner package; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

No Doubt -- With Panic at the Disco, the Sounds; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp and Willie Nelson -- 5:30 p.m. Aug. 12; The Diamond, 500 Diamond Drive, Lake Elsinore; $67.50; 951-245-4487 or stormbaseball.com.

Dickey Betts & Great Southern -- 8 p.m. Aug. 12; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $28-$30; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Jackson Browne -- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; sold out; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

America -- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $48; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Common Sense -- 7 p.m. Aug. 14; Plaza de Mexico Stage, Del Mar racetrack, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to the races, $6 and up; $8, parking; 858-755-1141 or delmarscene.com.

Depeche Mode -- With Peter Bjorn and John; 8 p.m. Aug. 14; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $35.50-$95.50; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

The Flaming Lips -- 6 p.m. Aug. 15; Del Mar racetrack infield, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to the races, $6 and up; $8, parking; 858-755-1141 or delmarscene.com.

Los Lonely and Los Lobos -- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15; Viejas Concerts in the Park, Viejas Casino, 5005 Willows Road, Alpine; $37.50-$50; 619-220-8497 or viejasentertainment.com.

Beto Cuevas -- Former lead singer of La Ley; 9 p.m. Aug. 16; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25-$27; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Down -- With the Melvins; 6 p.m. Aug. 16; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $26.50-$29; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

D12 -- Hip-hop; With Potluck, Mob Nasty; 9 p.m. Aug. 17; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

The Cult -- 8 p.m. Aug. 19; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $35-$57.50; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Four Year Strong and Set Your Goals -- With Polar Bear Club, Fireworks, Drive A; 6:30 p.m. Aug. 19; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $15; 619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

Green Day -- With Franz Ferdinand; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20; Cox Arena, San Diego State University, 5500 Canyon Crest Drive, San Diego; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Atmosphere -- 8 p.m. Aug. 21; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $18.75-$25; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Kings of Leon -- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21; Cox Arena, San Diego State University, 5500 Canyon Crest Drive, Sasn Diego; $45; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Tony Orlando -- 8 p.m. Aug. 21; DreamCatcher at Viejas, Viejas Casino, 5000 Willows Road, Alpine; $35-$45; 619-220-8497 or viejasentertainment.com.

Pinback -- 7 p.m. Aug. 21; Plaza de Mexico Stage, Del Mar racetrack, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to the races, $6 and up; $8, parking; 858-755-1141 or delmarscene.com.

Arrested Development -- Hip-hop; 9 p.m. Aug. 22; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Vans Warped Tour -- 1 p.m. Aug. 22; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre parking lot, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $33.27; 619-220-8497 or warpedtour.com.

Stone Temple Pilots -- 8 p.m. Aug. 23; Open Sky Theater, Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah's Rincon Way, Valley Center; $45-$125; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Built to Spill -- 8:30 p.m. Aug. 24; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $25; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com; also 9 p.m. Aug. 26; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Chris Isaak -- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $85; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Super Diamond -- 7 p.m. Aug. 28; Plaza de Mexico Stage, Del Mar racetrack, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to the races, $6 and up; $8, parking; 858-755-1141 or delmarscene.com.

Street Scene 2009 -- With Black Eyed Peas, M.I.A., Thievery Corporation, Modest Mouse, the Dead Weather, Silversun Pickups, Cake, Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band, Band of Horses, Girl Talk, Bassnectar, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Chromeo, Donald Glaude, Mastodon, Ozomatli, Devendra Banhart, Shooter Jennings, Calexico, West Indian Girl, No Age, Ra Ra Riot, Grand Ole Party, Deerhunter, Matt and Kim, Los Campesinos!, LA Riots, Blue Scholars, Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears, Crocodiles, Wavves, Holy F--, Anya Marina, Zee Avi, Extra Golden, Carney; Aug. 28 and 29; downtown San Diego and East Village, San Diego; $122, two-day pass; street-scene.com.

Pedal to the Metal Tour -- With Mudvayne, Black Label Society, Static X; 6 p.m. Sept. 1; San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; $35; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

The Pretenders -- With Cat Power, Juliette Lewis; 6:30 p.m. Sept. 1; Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala; $49-$69; 800-745-3000 or palacasino.com/entertainment.

World Party -- 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1; Anthology, 1337 India St., San Diego; $25; 619-595-0300 or anthologysd.com.

The Pharcyde -- 9 p.m. Sept. 4; 'Canes Bar & Grill, 3105 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach; $27-$30; 858-488-1780 or canesbarandgrill.com.

SeaWolf -- With Sara Lov; 9 p.m. Sept. 4; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $12-$14; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

Bob Weir and RatDog -- With Jackie Greene; 6:30 p.m. Sept. 4; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $60; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Deadbolt -- 9 p.m. Sept. 5; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $12; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

Nickelback -- With Hinder, Papa Roach; 7 p.m. Sept. 5; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $31-$82.50; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

AC/DC -- 8 p.m. Sept. 6; San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; $93.50; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com; also Sept. 8; Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim; $92.50; livenation.com.

Southern Culture on the Skids -- With Los Straitjackets; 8:30 p.m. Sept. 9; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $20; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

Eddie Money -- 8 p.m. Sept. 10; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $30-$32; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Air Supply and Christopher Cross -- 7 p.m. Sept. 11; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $60; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Dave Matthews Band -- With Switchfoot; 7 p.m. Sept. 12; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $40; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Maximo Park -- 8 p.m. Sept. 12; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; call for cover; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Three Dog Night and Kansas -- 7 p.m. Sept. 12; Valley View Casino, 16300 Nyemii Pass Road, Valley Center; $45-$55; 619-220-8497 or valleyviewcasino.com/entertainment.

Blink-182 -- With Weezer, Taking Back July 5, Asher Roth; 6:30 p.m. Sept. 16; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $20-$69; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

The Gaslight Anthem -- With Murder by Death, the Loved Ones, Frank Turner; 7 p.m. Sept. 16; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., Sasn Diego; $19-$22; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Charlatans UK -- With Giant Drag; 8:30 p.m. Sept. 17; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $22; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

Gov't Mule -- 8 p.m. Sept. 18; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $30-$52.50; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

The Killers -- 8 p.m. Sept. 18; Cox Arena, San Diego State University, San Diego; $37.50-$45; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

The Psychedelic Furs and Happy July 6 -- 8 p.m. Sept. 20; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $35-$62.50; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Flogging Molly -- With Hepcat; 7 p.m. Sept. 21; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $31.50-$36.50; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Australian Pink Floyd -- 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $55; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Pitbull -- Hip-hop; 7 p.m. Sept. 24; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $29-$32; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

The Beach Boys -- Featuring Mike Love and Bruce Johnston; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $75; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com; also 8 p.m. Sept. 26; Valley View Casino, 16300 Nyemii Pass Road, Valley Center; $55-$70; 619-220-8497 or valleyviewcasino.com/entertainment.

Young Dubliners -- 9 p.m. Sept. 26; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $22; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Pink Martini -- 8 p.m. Sept. 27; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $48; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Crosby, Stills & Nash -- 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28 and 29; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $105; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Cecilio & Kapono -- 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $37; $100, dinner package; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

The Streets -- Hip-hop; 9 p.m.; Oct. 13; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $23-$25; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Richie Furay Band -- Country rock; 8 p.m. Oct. 14; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $28-$30; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

The Jesus Lizard -- 8:30 p.m. Oct. 14; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $30; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

Loggins & Messina -- With Gabe Dixon Band; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; sold out; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Jaguares -- 10:30 p.m. Oct. 16; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $50-$55; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

The Pogues -- 8 p.m. Oct. 19; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $52-$95; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Bob Mould Band -- 8 p.m. Oct. 20; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

U2 -- With Black Eyed Peas; 7 p.m. Oct. 25; Rose Bowl, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena; sold out; (714) 740-2000, ticketmaster.com or livenation.com.

Dinosaur Jr. -- 9 p.m. Nov. 4; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $26; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Keller Williams -- 9 p.m. Nov. 14; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20-$22; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

JAZZ, R&B & BLUES

Danny Green Quartet -- Straight-ahead jazz; 7 p.m. July 2; James S. Copley Auditorium, San Diego Museum of Art, Balboa Park, 1450 El Prado, San Diego; $20; 619-232-7931 or sdmart.org.

Big Time Operator -- Big-band swing; 6 p.m. July 3; Stagecoach Park, 3420 Camino de los Coches, Carlsbad; free; www.carlsbadca.gov/arts/4tgif.html.

Nathan James -- Blues; 2 p.m. July 5; Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas; free; 760-753-7376.

Robert Holts Orchestra: "Glenn Miller Meets Count Basie" -- 3 p.m. July 5; Old Town Temecula Commuity Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula; $20, general; $15, seniors, military, youths; 866-653-8696.

The Spectrum Trio -- Jazz; 7 p.m. July 9; James S. Copley Auditorium, San Diego Museum of Art, Balboa Park, 1450 El Prado, San Diego; $20; 619-232-7931 or sdmart.org.

Bill Magee Blues Band -- Blues; 6 p.m. July 10; Stagecoach Park, 3420 Camino de los Coches, Carlsbad; free; www.carlsbadca.gov/arts/4tgif.html.

Keith Sweat and Tony! Toni! Tone! -- 8 p.m. July 10; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway; $45-$65; 877-711-2946 or pechanga.com/entertainment.

Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers -- Blues; 9:30 p.m. July 10; Anthology, 1337 India St., San Diego; $12-$27; 619-595-0300 or anthologysd.com.

The Greyboy Allstars -- 9 p.m. July 10 and 11; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25-$27; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Temecula Valley International Jazz Festival -- With Poncho Sanchez, Kenny Burrell, Danny Green, Ruby and the Redhots, Allison Adams Tucker, Richie Cole; July 10 to 12; Old Town Temecula (various venues); $25-$85, with some artists requiring separate admission; temeculajazzfest.com.

Nathan James & Susanna Kurner -- Straight-ahead jazz and blues; 8 p.m. July 11; New Village Arts Theatre, 2787B State St., Carlsbad; $10; 760-433-3245 or newvillagearts.org.

Peter Sprague, Kevyn Lettau, Gunnar Biggs and Duncan Moore -- Straight-ahead and Brazilian jazz; 5 p.m. July 11; corner lot, Kalmia Street and Grand Avenue, Escondido; $45 per person, or $80 per couple, includes dinner and drink, benefiting the Escondido Public Library; 760-839-4601 or www.library.escondido.org.

Ottmar Liebert -- Smooth jazz; 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. July 11, 6:30 p.m. July 12; Anthology, 1337 India St., San Diego; $18-$48; 619-595-0300 or anthologysd.com.

Dave Koz and Brian Culbertson with Peabo Bryson -- Smooth jazz; 5 p.m. July 12 (July 11 show sold out); Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Road, Temecula; $75; 951-699-3021 or thorntonwine.com/jazz.html.

Trummerflora Collective -- Experimental jazz from saxophonist Jason Robinson and guitarist Terrence McManus; 7 p.m. July 12; Kava Gallery, 2804 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $10; jasonrobinson.com.

Charles McPherson -- Mainstream jazz; 7:30 p.m. July 15; Anthology, 1337 India St., San Diego; $10-$27; 619-595-0300 or anthologysd.com.

Peter Rutman Blues and Jazz Band -- Jazz and blues; 7 p.m. July 16; James S. Copley Auditorium, San Diego Museum of Art, Balboa Park, 1450 El Prado, San Diego; $20; 619-232-7931 or sdmart.org.

Minsarah Trio -- Jazz; 7:30 p.m. July 16; Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St., La Jolla; $24; 858-454-5872 or ljathenaeum.org.

Earl Klugh -- Smooth jazz; 7:30 p.m. July 17 and 18, 9:30 p.m. July 18; Anthology, 1337 India St., San Diego; $18-$48; 619-595-0300 or anthologysd.com.

Fourplay (Bob James, Nathan East, Larry Carlton and Harvey Mason) -- Smooth jazz; 5 p.m. July 19; Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Road, Temecula; $65; 951-699-3021 or thorntonwine.com/jazz.html.

Squirrel Nut Zippers -- 8 p.m. July 22; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $19-$21; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Geoffrey Keezer and Peter Sprague Quartet -- Straight-ahead jazz; 7:30 p.m. July 23; Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St., La Jolla; $24; 858-454-5872 or ljathenaeum.org.

The Bad Plus -- Modern jazz; 7:30 p.m. July 23; Anthology, 1337 India St., San Diego; $12-$30; 619-595-0300 or anthologysd.com.

Lowrider Band -- Funk by former members of War; 6 p.m. July 24; Poinsettia Park, 6600 Hidden Valley Road, Carlsbad; free; www.carlsbadca.gov/arts/4tgif.html.

Boney James -- Smooth jazz; 7 p.m. July 25; Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Road, Temecula; $75; 951-699-3021 or thorntonwine.com/jazz.html.

The Screamin' Primas -- Jump-jazz; 6 p.m. Aug. 7; Calavera Hills Park, 2997 Glasgow Drive, Carlsbad; free; www.carlsbadca.gov/arts/4tgif.html.

Diana Krall -- Straight-ahead jazz vocalist and pianist; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 9; Palomar Starlight Theater, Pala Casino, 11154 Highway 76, Pala; $89-$150; 877-946-7252 or palacasino.com/entertainment; also 8 p.m. Aug. 10; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; sold out; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Dr. John -- With James Cotton "Superharp" Band; 9 p.m. Aug. 13; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $40-$42; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Tinsley Ellis -- Electric blues; 6 p.m. Aug. 14; Calavera Hills Park, 2997 Glasgow Drive, Carlsbad; free; www.carlsbadca.gov/arts/4tgif.html.

Coco Montoya -- Electric blues; 6 p.m. Aug. 21; Calavera Hills Park, 2997 Glasgow Drive, Carlsbad; free; www.carlsbadca.gov/arts/4tgif.html.

Tower of Power -- Soul and funk; 8 p.m. Aug. 21; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $45; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Les Nubians -- 9 p.m. Aug. 23; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $22-$24; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic -- 8 p.m. Aug. 27; 'Canes Bar & Grill, 3105 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach; $30-$35; 858-488-1780 or canesbarandgrill.com.

Etta James and the Roots Band -- With Aunt Kizzy'z Boyz; 8 p.m. Aug. 28; Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $40-$65; 877-711-2946 or pechanga.com/entertainment.

Dave Koz and Brian Culbertson -- With Peabo Bryson; 7 p.m. Aug. 28; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $68; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Susan Tedeschi -- 7 p.m. Aug. 30; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $42; $105, dinner package; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Johnny Winter -- 9 p.m. Sept. 4; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $21-$23; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

John Legend -- 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $99; $162, dinner package; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.; also 8 p.m. Sept. 19; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway; $66-$91; 877-711-2946 or pechanga.com/entertainment.

BonTaj Roulet: Bonnie Raitt and Taj Mahal -- Individual and duo sets; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $89.25; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Chris Botti -- 8 p.m. Oct. 2; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $52; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

The Temptations and the Four Tops -- 8 p.m. Oct. 3; Valley View Casino, 16300 Nyemii Pass Road, Valley Center; $50-$60; 619-220-8497 or valleyviewcasino.com/entertainment.

Boyz II Men -- 8 p.m. Nov. 4; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $37.50-$65; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Average White Band -- Dec. 13; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $23-$25; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

COUNTRY & FOLK

Band in Black -- Johnny Cash tribute show; 8 to 10 p.m. July 10; Hensley's Flying Elephant Pub & Grill, 850 Tamarack Ave., Carlsbad; free; 760-434-2660.

Joan Baez -- 8 p.m. July 10; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $45; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

The Lovell Sisters -- 7:30 p.m. July 10; Acoustic Music San Diego, 4650 Mansfield St. (Normal Heights United Methodist Church), San Diego; $15-$20; 619-303-8176 or acousticmusicsandiego.com.

The Bayou Brothers -- Louisiana/Cajun; 3 p.m. July 11; Turrentine Room, Escondido Public Library, 239 S. Kalmia St., Escondido; free; 760-839-4601.

Indigo Girls -- 7:30 p.m. July 12; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $45; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Hot Buttered Rum -- 8 p.m. July 15; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $10-$12; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Roddie Romero & the Hub City All-Stars -- Cajun; 6 p.m. July 31; Poinsettia Park, 6600 Hidden Valley Road, Carlsbad; free; www.carlsbadca.gov/arts/4tgif.html.

Dave Alvin and the Guilty Women -- 8 p.m. Aug. 5; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $17-$19; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Pat Green -- 8 p.m. Aug. 5; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $25-$45; 858-481-8140 or hob.com/sandiego.

Phil Boroff -- Folk; 7 p.m. Aug. 8; Templars Hall, Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road, Poway; $18; 858-566-4040 or sdfolkheritage.org.

Judy Taylor and Wild Oats -- Country and western band; 3 p.m. Aug. 8; Turrentine Room, Escondido Public Library, 239 S. Kalmia St., Escondido; free; 760-839-4601.

Lyle Lovett -- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $75; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Toby Keith -- With Trace Adkins; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $29.50-$47.50; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Summergrass San Diego -- Bluegrass festival; Aug. 21 to 23; Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, 2040 N. Santa Fe Road, Vista; $15-$18 per day; $48, three-day pass; www.summergrass.net.

Dan Crary -- Bluegrass and flatpicking guitarist; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12; San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; $18; 858-566-4040 or sdfolkheritage.org.

LeAnn Rimes -- 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $65; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Iris Dement -- 8 p.m. Sept. 24; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $22-$24; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Robert Earl Keen -- 8 p.m. Oct. 1; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $25-$27.50; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Brad Paisley -- With Dierks Bentley; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. June 13; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Brooks & Dunn -- 8 p.m. Oct. 3; Viejas Concerts in the Park, Viejas Casino, 5000 Willows Road, Alpine; $60; 619-220-8497 or viejasentertainment.com.

Vince Gill -- 8 p.m. Oct. 4; Open Sky Theater, Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah's Rincon Way, Valley Center; $45-$130; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

WORLD & REGGAE

San Diego Jewish Men's Choir -- Program will include songs in Hebrew, Yiddish, English and Ladino; 4 p.m. July 12; Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside; $15; 760-435-3720 or oma-online.org.

Eek A Mouse -- With High Tide, Project Out of Bounds; 8 p.m. July 17; 'Canes Bar & Grill, 3105 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach; $22-$25; 858-488-1780 or canesbarandgrill.com.

Ricardo Lemvo and Makina Loca -- Afro-Cuban; 6 p.m. July 17; Poinsettia Park, 6600 Hidden Valley Road, Carlsbad; free; www.carlsbadca.gov/arts/4tgif.html.

Hapa, Ledward Kaapana and John Cruz -- Hawaiian; 7 p.m. July 22; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $35; $98, dinner package; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Wailing Souls -- With Cualli, Hi Roots, DJs Irie Eyes, Selecta Fari, Chunky Roots; 8 p.m. July 22; 'Canes Bar & Grill, 3105 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach; $19-$22; 858-488-1780 or canesbarandgrill.com.

Pato Banton -- Reggae; 9 p.m. July 25; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

The Wailers -- 7 p.m. July 31; Plaza de Mexico Stage, Del Mar racetrack, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to the races, $6 and up; $8, parking; 858-755-1141 or delmarscene.com.

Toots and the Maytals -- Reggae; 9 p.m. Aug. 3 and 4; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $30-$32; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Michael Rose -- Reggae, 9 p.m. Aug. 7; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25-$27; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Luna Llena -- Salsa; 5 p.m. Aug. 8; corner lot, Kalmia Street and Grand Avenue, Escondido; $45 per person, or $80 per couple, includes dinner and drink, benefiting the Escondido Public Library; 760-839-4601 or www.library.escondido.org.

Steel Pulse -- 7 p.m. Aug. 22; Plaza de Mexico Stage, Del Mar racetrack, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to the races, $6 and up; $8, parking; 858-755-1141 or delmarscene.com.

Alpha Bondy -- 9 p.m. Aug. 24; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $35-$37; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Lee Scratch Perry -- 8 p.m. Aug. 26; 'Canes Bar & Grill, 3105 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach; $20; 858-488-1780 or canesbarandgrill.com.

Israel Vibrations -- With Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad; 9 p.m. Sept. 1 and 2; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $23-$25; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Reggae Festival -- Sept. 6; Del Mar racetrack infield, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to the races, $6 and up; $8, parking; 858-755-1141 or delmarscene.com.

Gipsy Kings -- Spanish; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13; Palomar Starlight Theater, Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala; $77-$97; 619-220-8497 or palacasino.com/entertainment.

John Brown's Body -- 9 p.m. Sept. 25; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $17-$19; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Keali'l Reichel -- 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $50; $113, dinner package; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

CLASSICAL

"Star Spangled Pops": San Diego Symphony with Marvin Hamlisch -- Summer pops patriotic program; 7:30 p.m. July 3 to July 5; Embarcadero Marina Park South, Convention Way at Harbor Drive, San Diego; $15-$75; 619-235-0804 or sandiegosymphony.com.

University of San Diego Summer Chamber Music Festival -- Various times and locations, July 5 to July 11; concerts include faculty performances, piano trios, ensembles and woodwind quartets made up of students from all over the world; USD, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego; most concerts are $12, general; $8, students; concerts held each weekday at noon are free; 619-260-4106 or see schedule at sandiego.edu/symphony.

San Diego Symphony Summer Pops with Dionne Warwick -- 7:30 p.m. July 10 and 11; Embarcadero Marina Park South, Convention Way at Harbor Drive, San Diego; $15-$75; 619-235-0804 or sandiegosymphony.com

San Diego Symphony Summer Pops: "Motown's Greatest Hits" -- Featuring the vocal group Spectrum; 7:30 p.m. July 17 and 18; Embarcadero Marina Park South, Convention Way at Harbor Drive, San Diego; $15-$75; 619-235-0804 or sandiegosymphony.com.

San Diego Symphony Summer Pops: John Pizzarelli -- Jazz pops; 7:30 p.m. July 19; Embarcadero Marina Park South, Convention Way at Harbor Drive, San Diego; $15-$75; 619-235-0804 or sandiegosymphony.com.

SummerFest 2009 -- Opening Night: Piano Extravaganza -- Program includes music by Gershwin, Ravel, Rachmaninoff, Wagner, Saint-Saens, Rossini and Bizet; 7:30 p.m. July 31; Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; $40-$60; 858-459-3728 or ljms.org.

SummerFest 2009: "Concerto da Camera" -- Program features Chausson's Concerto in D major, Op. 21, Mozart's String Quartet in C major ("Dissonant") and Shostakovich's Concerto in C minor for Piano, Trumpet and Strings; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1; Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; $40-$60; 858-459-3728 or ljms.org.

SummerFest 2009: "Mendelssohn I -- Virtuoso Music" -- Program features three Mendelssohn pieces: "Songs Without Words" in E major, Sextet for Piano and Strings in D major, and Octet for Strings in E-flat major; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4; Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; $40-$60; 858-459-3728 or ljms.org.

SummerFest 2009: Menahem Pressler -- Program features pianist Pressler in Mozart's Sonata in D major for Two Pianos, K. 448, Beethoven's Piano Sonata in A-flat major, Op. 110, and Dvorak's Piano Quintet in A major, Op. 81; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5; Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; $50-$75; 858-459-3728 or ljms.org.

SummerFest 2009: "20th Century Romantics" -- Program features Webern's "Langsamer Satz"; Barber's Summer Music for Woodwind Quintet; Janacek's Concertino for Winds, Strings and Piano; the Hindemith Overture on "The Flying Dutchman"; and Bruch's "Octet"; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8; Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; $40-$60; 858-459-3728 or ljms.org.

SummerFest 2009: "(Nearly) Forgotten Masterpieces" -- Program features Dvorak's Bagatelles for Two Violins, Cello and Harmonium; Glinka's Grand Sextet for Strings and Piano; and Dohnanyi's Sextet in C major, Op. 37; 3 p.m. Aug. 9; Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; $40-$60; 858-459-3728 or ljms.org.

SummerFest 2009: Mendelssohn II -- Family Portrait -- Program features Mendelssohn's Piano Quartet No. 3 in B minor, Op. 3; Piano Trio, Op. 11; and String Quartet No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 87; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11; Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; $40-$60; 858-459-3728 or ljms.org.

SummerFest 2009: Andreas Haeflinger -- Program features pianist Haeflinger performing Strauss' "Enoch Arden"; Brahms' Piano Trio in C minor, Op. 101; and Wagner-Liszt's "Liebestod" from "Tristan and Isolde"; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 12; Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; $50-$75; 858-459-3728 or ljms.org.

SummerFest 2009: "Poetry and Divinity" -- Miro Quartet featured in a program featuring Respighi's "II Tramonto," Gunther Schuller's "Horn Quintet" and Haydn's "The Seven Last Words of Christ"; 3 p.m. Aug. 16; Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; $40-$60; 858-459-3728 or ljms.org.

SummerFest 2009: "Mendelssohn III -- Friendship Among Masters" -- Program features Mendelssohn's "On Wings of Song," Op. 34; Berlioz's "Les nuits d'ete," Op. 7; and Mendelssohn's String Quartet in F minor, Op. 80, and Concerto in D minor for Violin, Piano and Strings; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18; Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; $40-$60; 858-459-3728 or ljms.org.

SummerFest 2009: Mark O'Connor -- The formerly North County-based fiddler is featured in a program of pieces written by him: "Caprices": Selections from No. 1-No. 6, Piano Trio No. 1 ("Poets and Prophets"), String Quartet No. 3 ("Old-Time") and "Appalachia Waltz"; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18; Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; $50-$75; 858-459-3728 or ljms.org.

SummerFest 2009: "SummerFest Commissions -- World Premieres" -- Evening features new works by George Tsonatakis, Paul Schoenfield and Stewart Copeland of the Police, with Copeland performing in two of his three pieces on the program; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21; Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; $40-$60; 858-459-3728 or ljms.org.

Symphony at Salk -- The Salk Institute's annual fundraising gala will feature Broadway veteran Bernadette Peters performing with the San Diego Symphony under the stars in the Salk's clifftop courtyard; 6 p.m. dinner; 7:30 p.m. concert, Aug. 22; $250 with dinner; 858-453-4100.

SummerFest 2009: "SummerFest Finale -- Celebrating Baroque Masters" -- Program features music by Handel, Marcello, Vivaldi, Telemann and Handel; 3 p.m. Aug. 23; Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; $50-$75; 858-459-3728 or ljms.org.

Orchestra Nova: "The Many Faces of Mozart" -- Violinist Lindsay Deutsch is the principal guest artist in a program featuring "Three German Dances," Violin Concerto No. 3 and Symphony No. 40; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11; St. Paul's Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave., San Diego; $10-$60; also 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14; Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; $10-$45; also 8 p.m. Sept. 19; Qualcomm Hall, 5775 Morehouse Drive, San Diego; $10-$99; tickets for all three concerts go on sale at 10 a.m. Aug. 3; 858-350-0290 or orchestranova.org.

Orchestra Nova: "Wish Upon a Star: Disney's Greatest Hits" -- Jung-Ho Pak conducts a concert that features music from "Beauty and the Beast," "Mary Poppins," "Little Mermaid" and other Disney movies; 4 p.m. Sept. 13; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; call for tickets; 800-988-4253 or artcenter.org.

Pomerado Saxophone Quintet -- Chamber ensemble; 3 p.m. Sept. 19; Turrentine Room, Escondido Public Library, 239 S. Kalmia St., Escondido; free; 760-839-4601.

Orchestra Nova: "Flying Solo" -- This conductor-free concert features guest artist pianist Norman Krieger in a program of Mozart's Divertimento in D major and Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" and Piano Concerto No. 3; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21; St. Paul's Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave., San Diego; $10-$60; also 8 p.m. Oct. 24; Qualcomm Hall, 5775 Morehouse Drive, San Diego; $10-$99; also 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26; Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; $10-$45; tickets for all three concerts go on sale at 10 a.m. Aug. 3; 858-350-0290 or orchestranova.org.

Orchestra Nova: "Haydn Seek" -- Program spotlights principal cellist Erin Breene and features "L'anima del filosofo, ossia Orfea ed Euridice" Overture, Cello Concerto No. 2 and Symphony No. 45 ("Farewell"); 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20; St. Paul's Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave., San Diego; $10-$60; also 8 p.m. Nov. 21; Qualcomm Hall, 5775 Morehouse Drive, San Diego; $10-$99; also 7:30 p.m. Nov. 23; Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; $10-$45; tickets for all three concerts go on sale at 10 a.m. Aug. 3; 858-350-0290 or orchestranova.org.

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