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: Concert tickets sold through Ticketmaster unless otherwise noted. Ticketmaster: (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay 2008 season Begins May 9 with comedian Kathy Griffin and tentatively ends Oct. 19 with Gordon Lightfoot; concert listings spread out among calendar section at nctimes.com/entertainment; 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; on sale at 10 a.m. March 29.

M.I.A. April 28; 4th & B, 345 B St., San Diego; on sale at 10 a.m. March 28.

She Wants Revenge May 10; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $25-$27; on sale at 10 a.m. March 28.

The Cult May 23; Viejas Concerts in the Park, Viejas Casino, 5005 Willows Road, Alpine; on sale at 10 a.m. March 28.

Old 97's June 20; House of Blues San Diego; $19.50-$32.50; on sale at 10 a.m. March 28.

Boston July 3; San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; $25-$91; $157, dinner package; on sale at 10 a.m. March 28.

The Aquabats July 25; House of Blues San Diego; $15-$17; on sale at 10 a.m. March 29.

UB40 Aug. 11; Palomar Starlight Theater, Pala Casino Spa & Resort, Pala; $45-$65; on sale at 10 a.m. March 29.

The Vans Warped Tour Aug. 14; Coors Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $35.25-$65.75; on sale at 10 a.m. March 29.

Dave Matthew Band Aug. 22; Coors Amphitheatre; $35.25-$65.75; on sale at 10 a.m. March 29.

Celtic Thunder Dec. 1; San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; $37.50-$57.50; on sale at 10 a.m. Monday.

CLUBS

ANTHOLOGY 1337 India St., San Diego. Anthology House Band, 7:30 p.m. March 27, $5; Diane Schuur, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. March 28, $16-$39; Rockola's Large Band, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. March 29, $12-$30; Ignacio Berroa, 7:30 p.m. March 30, $12-$33; Bill Shreeve, 7:30 p.m. April 1, $8; Simon Petty, Greg Johnson, Seth Rothschild, 7:30 p.m. April 2, $10; (619) 595-0300 or anthologysd.com.

BEAUTY BAR 4746 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego. Shows begin at 9 p.m. The Chores, the Prids, March 27, $5; Action Jackson, Pattern Is Movement, Swim Party, Joanie Mendenhall, March 28, $5; 1993, DJs Gabe Vega and Corey Biggs, March 29, $5; DJs Hippo, J Blo and Myson King, March 30, free; Devon Sproule, Natalie D Napoleon, March 31, $2; DJ Heather Hardcore, Let's Go Sailing, April 1, free; The Trade, Eclipse 79, April 2, $5; (619) 516-4746 or myspace.com/thebeautybar.

BELLY UP TAVERN 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach. Years Around the Sun, Qu'est-ce Que C'est, Manuok, 9 p.m. March 27, $10; Avett Brothers, Jessica Lea Mayfield, 9 p.m. March 29, $16-$18; Sara Petite, the Slidewinders, Siobhan O'Brien, 4 p.m. March 30, $8-$10; Orquesta Primo, 8 p.m. March 30, $10; Paul Thorn, Alex Woodard, 8 p.m. April 2, $12-$14; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

CALYPSO CAFE 576 N. Coast Highway 101, Leucadia. Captain Kirk & Beam Me Up Scotties, March 27; Jeff Moore, Dean Smith, Billy Thompson, March 28; Triple Shot, March 29; Rick Ross Trio, March 30; Cactus Twang, March 31; (760) 632-8252.

'CANES BAR & GRILL 3105 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach. Iron Works, One Thread, Top Dog, Fuzz Huzzi, 8 p.m. March 27, $7; GZA and Genius, Blue Scholars, Anti Citizens, DJ Demon, 9 p.m. March 28, $20; B-Side Players, Israel Maldonado, DJ Unite, 9 p.m. March 29, $15-$17; The Variety Show, the Funky Kicks, Livid, Rare Form, Bedpost Blizzards, 8 p.m. April 2, $10; (858) 488-1780 or canesbarandgrill.com.

THE CASBAH 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego. Doors normally open at 8:30 p.m. Archways, The Blackout Party, Apes of Wrath, Starline Theory, March 27, $20; Red Sparowes, Russian Circles, Holloys, March 28, $10; Hostile Combover, Hialeah, Modern Rifles, Sus Hijos, March 29, $5; the Modlins, Anna Troy Band, Echo Revolution, Secret Apollo, March 30, free; Musee Mecanique, Diana Death, the Wrong Trousers, March 31; Mad Juana, April 2, $10; (619) 232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

CHE CAFE UC San Diego, Scholars Drive, La Jolla. Grand Ole Party, the Muslims, the Red Feathers, 8 p.m. March 28, $6; Life or Death, Retaliate, Built to Last, SBV, Cold Stare, March 29, $6; (858) 534-2311 or checafe.ucsd.edu.

COYOTE BAR & GRILL 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad. Bozzani Brothers, 6 p.m. March 27; DJ Earl Henry, 10:30 p.m. March 27; Big Rig Deluxe, 6 p.m. March 28; DJ Steve Hasty, 10:30 p.m. March 28 and March 29; Blues Pharaohs, 3 p.m. March 29; Zydeco Blues Patrol, 6 p.m. March 29; Steamers, 2 p.m. March 30; Scott Carter & New Breed, 5 p.m. March 30; karaoke, March 31 and April 1; Johnny "B" Blues, 6 p.m. April 2; (760) 729-4695.

DIZZY'S San Diego Wine & Culinary Center, Second Avenue and J Street, San Diego. The Jazz Ensemble, 4 p.m. March 30, $10; dizzyssandiego.com.

EPICENTRE 8450 Mira Mesa Blvd., Mira Mesa. The Shys, the Prayers, The Sess, 7 p.m. March 27, $9; Mindstress, 3rd World Tribe, Sindikato, Empire DJ, Sundust, Sevensigns, 7 p.m. March 28, $10-$12; Elvie, The Autumn Film, Little T Man, Goodnight Caulfield, John Cooper, 7 p.m. March 29, $7-$9; (858) 271-4000 or epicentre.org.

4TH & B 345 B St., San Diego. Beto Cuevas, 8 p.m. April 2, $30-$40; (619) 231-4343 or 4thandb.com.

FRIARS FOLLY WINE CELLAR BISTRO & WINE BAR 1032 W. San Marcos Blvd., #196, San Marcos. Tucker, 6:30 p.m. March 27 and 5:30 p.m. March 30; Jimmy Patton & Warran Bryant, 7:30 p.m. March 28; FlamencoNova, 7:30 p.m. March 29; (760) 736-8035 or friarsfolly.com.

HOUSE OF BLUES SAN DIEGO 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego. Fifth Avenue Side Stage: Elizabeth Willis, 9 p.m. March 27, $8; Monte Cristo, Legion, Cabeza de Gallo, Mono Vox, Castillo, Sonoro Box, 8 p.m. March 28, $15; the Black Keys, Jay Reatard, 8 p.m. March 29, sold out; Dramarama, A Flock of Seagulls, Gene Loves Jezebel, When in Rome, Real Life, 7 p.m. March 30, $26-$28; Citizen Cope, 8 p.m. March 31, $23-$30; Bad Manners, the Fabulous Rudies, 8 p.m. April 1, $17.50-$30; Les Claypool, Tim Fite, 8 p.m. April 2, $26-$38; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

HUMPHREY'S BACKSTAGE LOUNGE 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego. Willie J Laws, 8 p.m. March 27, $8; the Corvelles, 6 p.m. March 28, $5; Detroit Underground, 9:30 p.m. March 28, $12; Laurie Morvan, 6 p.m. March 29, $5; Johnny "V" Vernazza Band, 9:30 p.m. March 29, $12; Bradley Leighton & Soul Collective, 8 p.m. March 30, $12; Robin Henkel, 7 p.m. March 31, free; Jose Molina, 7 p.m. April 1, $5; Soul Persuaders, 8 p.m. April 2, $5; (619) 224-3577 or humphreysbythebay.com.

THE JUMPING TURTLE 1660 Capalina Road, San Marcos. Almost Is Nothing, Obsequy, Paragon Concept, 8 p.m. March 27; Cali, Cat and Mouse, Blue Sky Blonde, Havenborn, 8 p.m. March 28, $8; Wither, Dying Request, Red Octopus, Sight Unscene, 8 p.m. March 29; Bonded by Blood, Nihilist, Tormenter, Havok, Keaper, 8 p.m. March 31; Action Bastard, Black Seven, 8 p.m. April 2; (760) 471-7778 or thejumpingturtle.com.

MCCABES BEACH CLUB 1145 Tremont St., Oceanside. California Rangers play country, 4:30 p.m. Fridays; (760) 439-6646.

PATRICK'S IRISH PUB 13314 Poway Road, Poway. The Stilettos, March 28; Meliesa and the Monkeybites, March 29; (858) 486-0764 or patricksirishpub.com.

PATRICK'S II 428 F St., San Diego. Blue Four, March 27; Bill Magee, March 28; Len Rainey's Midnight Players, March 29; Shelle Blue, March 30; Bayou Brothers, March 31; Ronnie Lane and the Twisters, April 1 and April 2; (858) 486-0764 or patricksii.com.

THE ROXY RESTAURANT 517 S. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas. Peter Sprague, 7 p.m. March 27, free; (760) 436-5001.

710 BEACH CLUB 710 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach. Mindstate, March 27; Audible Mindframe, Baby Burkey & Frame of Mind, March 28; Stranger, 56 Hope, March 29; Mitch Budd, March 31; (858) 483-7844 or 710bc.com.

SMOKEY'S LAKE WOHLFORD CAFE 25484 Lake Wohlford Road, Escondido. Karaoke with Mike Shane, 7 p.m. March 28, free; Fast Lane, 8 p.m. March 29, free; (760) 749-6585 or lakewohlfordcafe.com.

SOMA SAN DIEGO 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego. Toyko Police Club, Eagle Seagull, We Barbarians, 7 p.m. March 28, $14; the Loved Ones, Flatliners, Cobraskulls, 12cent, 7 p.m. March 29, $10; the Warriors, Elysia, The Ghost Inside, Stray From the Path, Comes the Horsemen, 7 p.m. April 2, $12; (619) 226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

SURF & SADDLE 123 W. Plaza, Solana Beach. Dan Sherrill, Mike Pinto, March 27; Beatles tribute band, March 28; Love Campaign, Soul Wonder, DJ Morgan Young, March 29; (858) 755-9474 or myspace.com/surfandsaddle.

TIO LEO'S 10787 Camino Ruiz, Mira Mesa. Oh Ridge, March 27; Just Been Funked, March 29; (858) 695-1461 or tioleos.com.

TIO LEO'S 5302 Napa St., San Diego. Zydeco, 7 p.m. March 27; The Fascination, Unarmed, Republic of Letters, March 28, $7; Red Elvises, March 29, $15; (619) 542-1462 or tioleos.com.

COFFEEHOUSES

BORDERS BOOKS & MUSIC 1905 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad. Gabriella, 8 p.m. March 28; Roger Kraft, 8 p.m. March 29; (760) 479-0242.

BORDERS BOOKS & MUSIC 11160 Rancho Carmel Drive, Carmel Mountain Ranch. Johnson, Bosley & Morin, 8 p.m. March 28; KEV, 8 p.m. March 29; (858) 618-1814.

E STREET CAFE 128/130 W. E St., Encinitas. Joseph Angelastro, 7:30 p.m. March 27; Swami's Jazz Cafe, 6 p.m. March 28; Kerri Deport, 8 p.m. March 28; "Jesus Jams," 7 p.m. March 30; Doug Strock, 7:30 p.m. April 2; (760) 230-2038 or estreetcafe.com.

HOT JAVA CAFE 11738 Carmel Mountain Road, Carmel Mountain Ranch. IronStrings Authors, Turtle B, 8 p.m. March 28; Heidi Hughes, Katie Christine, 7 p.m. March 29; open mic, 7 p.m. March 30; (858) 673-7111 or www.myspace.com/hotjavacafe.

SIMPLY AMBROSIA TEA & COFFEE BAR 577 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, #106, San Marcos. Benefit for North County Food Bank with Mo Fleming and Friends, the Harmonettes, 7 p.m. March 28, $12.50 (includes dessert and tea/coffee); (760) 593-0350.

ROCK & POP

RIC & ERIC Ric Simas and Erick Hellmers presents a program of Broadway's best; 7 p.m. March 27; Carlsbad Village Theatre, 2822 State St., Carlsbad; $20; (619) 245-8301.

CHICAGO 8 p.m. March 27 and March 28; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $60-$90; (877) 711-2946 or pechanga.com/entertainment.

SAN DIEGO INDIE MUSIC FEST IV Music, film, artistans, food and drink spread out over seven venues; noon to midnight March 29; University Avenue between Ray and Ohio streets, San Diego; $23, general; $20, students, seniors, military; free, children 5 and under; (619) 239-8836 or SDIndieMusicFest.com.

SUSAN EGAN: THE BELLE OF BROADWAY 8 p.m. March 29; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $32-$35; (800) 988-4253 or artcenter.org.

THE WIGGLES Children's entertainers from Australia; 6:30 p.m. April 1; Cox Arena, San Diego State University, 5500 Canyon Crest Drive, San Diego; $18-$35; (619) 220-8497.

JAZZE PHA with 8Ball & MJG, Tela Hip-hop; 9 p.m. April 4; 4th & B, 345 B St., San Diego; $35-$45; (619) 231-4343 or 4thandb.com.

BRET MICHAELS 8 p.m. April 4; DreamCatcher at Viejas, Viejas Casino, 5000 Willows Road, Alpine; $50; (619) 220-8497 or viejasentertainment.com.

PITBULL AND BABY BASH with Dago Braves Hip-hop; 8 p.m. April 4; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $25-$37; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

"A CONCERT FOR A CAUSE" Got Music, the Harmoneetes and the Midili Brothers perform at this fundraising concert for the American Cancer Society's Palomar West Relay for Life; 2 p.m. April 5; Meadowlark Community Church, 1918 Redwing Drive, San Marcos; $10; (760) 599-4294.

PINE MOUNTAIN LOGS 9 p.m. April 5; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

BIG HEAD TODD AND THE MONSTERS 8 p.m. April 5; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $22.50-$32.50; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

THE BAMBOOZLE LEFT with the All-American Rejects, Alkaline Trio, Bayside, Bouncing Souls, Brighten, The Chariot, Charlotte Sometimes, The Color Fred, Danger Radio, Daphne Loves Derby, Dear and the Headlights, Endless Hallway, face to face, Finch, The Forecast, From First to Last, Jimmy Eat World, The Maine, Making April, New Found Glory, Paramore, Reel Big Fish, A Rocket to the Moon, Rookie of the Year, Rx Bandits, Secondhand Serenade, Sky Eats Airplane, The Starting Line, Steel Train, Story of the Year, Streelight Manifesto, the Tahiti Twins, Valencia, We the Kings noon April 5; My Chemical Romance, the A.K.A.S, Alesana, An Angle, Anti-Flag, Armor for Sleep, Billy Talent, Blaqk Audio, Vinnie Caruana, Chiodos, Chronic Future, A Cursive Memory, A Day to Remember, Dear Life, The Dillenger Escape Plan, Drive By, Escape the Fate, Foxy Shazam, Goldfinger, H20, Hot Water Music, Jeffree Star, Lydia, The Medic Droid, Metro Station, MxPx, Pierce the Veil, Protest the Hero, Saves the Day, Schoolyard Heroes, The Secret Handshake, Set Your Goals, 7 Seconds, Shook Ones, Suburban Legends, 3Oh!3 noon April 6; Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 8808 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine; $75, two days; $39.50, single day; thebamboozleleft.com or ticketmaster.com.

RBD with Nueva Banda Timbiriche 7 p.m. April 6; Coors Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $40-$85; (619) 220-8497.

MINISTRY with Meshuggah, Hemloc 8 p.m. April 7; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $41-$77.50; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

X with Skybombers 9 p.m. April 9; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25-$27; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

DEL THA FUNKY HOMOSAPIEN with Bukue One Hip-hop; 9 p.m. April 10; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25-$27; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

LOUIS XIV 8 p.m. April 10; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $20.50; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVISITED 8 p.m. April 11; Valley View Casino, 16300 Nyemii Pass Road, Valley Center; $55; (619) 220-8497 or valleyviewcasino.com/entertainment.

THE MOTHER HIPS AND NEW MONSOON 9 p.m. April 11; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $17-$19; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

YELLOWCARD with Play Radio Play, Treaty for Paris, The Spill Canvas 8 p.m. April 11; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $20.50; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

APOCALYPTICA 8 p.m. April 12; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $15-$30; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

MORCHEEBA 7:30 p.m. April 12; 4th & B, 345 B St., San Diego; $23; (619) 231-4343 or 4thandB.com.

THE MOTHER HIPS AND JACKIE GREENE with Mike Krum 9 p.m. April 12; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $17-$19; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

PANIC AT THE DISCO with Motion City Soundtrack, The Hush Sound, Phantom Planet 6 p.m. April 12; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $35; (619) 226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

GAY MEN'S CHORUS OF SAN DIEGO: "HEART AND SOUL -- MUSIC OF THE '50S" 8 p.m. April 12 and 2 p.m. April 13; Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla; $30-$35; (619) 574-6273.

TECH N9NE with Paul Wall, Ill Bill Hip-hop; 8 p.m. April 14; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $22.50-$25; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

EDDIE VEDDER with Liam Finn 8 p.m. April 15 and 16; Spreckels Theatre, 121 Broadway, San Diego; sold out; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

THRICE with Circa Survive, Pelican 8 p.m. April 16; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $18-$20; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

CAT POWER 8 p.m. April 16; 4th & B, 345 B St., San Diego; $25; (619) 231-4343 or casbah.frontgatetickets.com.

A CURSIVE MEMORY 7 p.m. April 17; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $9.99; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

ALEJANDRA GUZMAN 7:30 p.m. April 17; Pala Events Center, Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala; $45-$65; (619) 220-8497.

LA QUINTA ESTACION Latin pop/rock; 8:30 p.m. April 18; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $40; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

BOZ SCAGGS 8 p.m. April 18; The Pavilion, Harrah's Rincon Casino, 777 Harrah's Rincon Way, Valley Center; $40-$50; (866) 468-3399 or ticketweb.com.

FLYLEAF AND SEETHER 8 p.m. April 19; Viejas Concerts in the Park, Viejas Casino, 5005 Willows Road, Alpine; $22.50-$25; (619) 220-8497 or viejasentertainment.com.

JOHN MAYALL AND THE BLUESBREAKERS 8 p.m. April 19; Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road, Poway; $45; (858) 748-0505 or powayarts.org.

GIN BLOSSOMS with Matthew Moon 8 p.m. April 20; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25-$27; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

WAYNE NEWTON 6 p.m. April 20; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $45-$65; (877) 711-2946 or pechanga.com/entertainment.

SYMPHONY X with Epica, Into Eternity 8 p.m. April 20; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $20-$23; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

KANYE WEST with Rhianna, NERD, Lupe Fiasco 7 p.m. April 20; San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; $60-$79; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

RATT 8 p.m. April 20; DreamCatcher at Viejas, Viejas Casino, 5000 Willows Road, Alpine; $35; (619) 220-8497 or viejasentertainment.com.

SUPER DIAMOND 8 p.m. April 21; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $20; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

THE BLACK HEART PROCESSION 8:30 p.m. April 23; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $15; (619) 232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

DARK STAR ORCHESTRA 9 p.m. April 24; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $26-$28; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

MICHAEL MCDONALD 6 p.m. April 25; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $60-$85; (877) 711-2946 or pechanga.com/entertainment.

SPIRITUALIZED 8 p.m. April 25; 4th & B, 345 B St., San Diego; $26; (619) 231-4343 or 4thandB.com.

COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL with Jack Johnson, The Verve, Raconteurs, the Breeders, Fatboy Slim, Tegan and Sara, Madness, The Swell Season, The National, Animal Collective, Slightly Stoopid, Mum, Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, Stars, Battles, Aesop Rock, Midnight Juggernauts, Does It Offend You, Yeah?, Minus the Bear, Spank Rock, dan le sac vs. Scroobius Pip, Diplo, Adam Freeland, Santo Gold, Jens Lekman, John Butler Trio, Vampire Weekend, Dan Deacon, Architecture in Helsinki, Sandra Collins, Busy P, Cut Copy, Black Lips, Datarock, Professor Murder, Reverend and the Makers, the Bees, Porter, Rogue Wave, Modeselektor, American Bang, Lucky I Am April 25; Portishead, Kraftwerk, Death Cab for Cutie, Cafe Tacuba, Sasha & Digweed, Rilo Kiley, Dwight Yoakam, M.I.A., Hot Chip, Cold War Kids, Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks, DeVotchKa, Flogging Molly, Mark Ronson, Turbonegro, Scars on Broadway, Islands, Enter Shikari, Calvin Harris, Boyz Noize, Junkie XL, Cinematic Orchestra, Jamie T, the Teenagers, VHS or Beta?, Carbon/silicon, Erol Alkan, Yo Majesty!, Little Brother, Bonde Do Role, St. Vincent, Akron Family, MGMT, Institubes DJs (Surkin, Para One and Orgasmic), James Zabiela, Sebastian, Kavinsky, Dredg, The Bird and the Bee, Grand Ole Party, New Young Pony Club, 120 Days, Yoav, Electric Touch, Uffie April 26; Roger Waters ("Dark Side of the Moon"), Love & Rockets, My Morning Jacket, Spiritualized, Justice, Gogol Bordello, Chromeo, the Streets, Metric, Danny Tenaglia, Simian Mobile Disco, Booka Shade, Murs, Dmitri From Paris, Autolux, The Field, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Les Savy Fav, the Cool Kids, Sons & Daughters, Sia, Holy F--, Black Kids, Black Mountain, the Annuals, Kid Sister w/A-Trak, Man Man, Duffy, I'm From Barcelona, Manchester Orchestra, Deadmau5, the Horrors, Austin TV, Shout Out Louds, Plastiscines, Brett Dennen April 27; Empire Polo Fields, 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio; sold out, day pass; $269, three-day festival pass ($55 per person for camping); (619) 220-8497, coachella.com or ticketmaster.com.

THE BLACK CROWES 8 p.m. April 26; Open Sky Theater, Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah's Rincon Way, Valley Center; $45-$55; (866) 468-3399 or ticketweb.com.

THE NIGHT MARCHERS 8:30 p.m. April 26; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $12-$14; (619) 232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

DEF LEPPARD, STYX AND REO SPEEDWAGON 8 p.m. April 26; Coors Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $25-$75; (619) 220-8497.

LEA SALONGA Filipino singer/actress; 8 p.m. April 27; The Pavilion, Harrah's Rincon Casino, 777 Harrah's Rincon Way, Valley Center; $35; (866) 468-3399 or ticketweb.com.

THE BREEDERS 8 p.m. April 28; 'Canes Bar & Grill, 3105 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach; $20; (858) 488-1780 or canesbarandgrill.com.

M.I.A. April 28; 4th & B, 345 B St., San Diego; tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. March 28; (619) 231-4343 or 4thandb.com.

AVRIL LAVIGNE with Boys Like Girls 7 p.m. April 30; Cox Arena, San Diego State University, 5500 Canyon Crest Drive, San Diego; $25.50-$45.50; (619) 220-8497.

MIKE DOUGHTY'S BAND with the Panderers 9 p.m. May 1; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20-$22; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

STIFF LITTLE FINGERS 8 p.m. May 1; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $17.50-$30; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

MICHAEL BUBLE 8 p.m. May 2; Cox Arena, San Diego State University, 5500 Canyon Crest Drive, San Diego; $45-$85; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

SOULJA BOY with Lil' Mama, Tiffany Evans, V.I.C. Hip-hop; 8 p.m. May 2; Viejas Concerts in the Park, Viejas Casino, 5005 Willows Road, Alpine; $26; (619) 220-8497 or viejasentertainment.com.

THE ENGLISH BEAT 9 p.m. May 2 and 3; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

JUANES 8 p.m. May 3; San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; $39.50-$89.50; (619) 220-8497 or sandiegoarena.com.

KT TUNSTALL 8 p.m. May 3; Spreckels Theatre, 121 Broadway, San Diego; $30-$35; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

UNWRITTEN LAW with the Vandals, Hot Water Music, Authority Zero, Republic of Letters 6 p.m. May 3; Viejas Concerts in the Park, Viejas Casino, 5005 Willows Road, Alpine; $25; (619) 220-8497 or viejasentertainment.com.

SHELBY LYNNE with David McMillin 8 p.m. May 4; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25-$27; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

DURAN DURAN 8 p.m. May 8; Valley View Casino, 16300 Nyemii Pass Road, Valley Center; $95; (619) 220-8497 or valleyviewcasino.com/entertainment.

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

THE USED 7 p.m. May 8; RIMAC Arena, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla; $26; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.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.

RILO KILEY 7:30 p.m. May 13; Viejas Concerts in the Park, Viejas Casino, 5005 Willows Road, Alpine; $25.50-$27.50; (619) 220-8497 or viejas.com/entertainment.

KATHLEEN EDWARDS with Last Town Chorus 9 p.m. May 14; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; (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.

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.

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.

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, 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, 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; tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. March 28; (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.

THE POLICE with Elvis Costello and the Impostors 7 p.m. May 26; Coors 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.

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

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; tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. March 29; (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.

THE YOUNG DUBLINERS 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; on-sale date to be announced; (866) 468-3399 or ticketweb.com; also 8 p.m. June 17; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $98; $161, dinner package; tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. March 29; (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 June 17; San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. April 5; (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; tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. March 29; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.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; tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. March 29; (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.

ANI DIFRANCO 7:30 p.m. June 25; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $50; $113, dinner package; tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. March 29; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.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; $125; $188, dinner package; tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. March 29; (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; tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. March 29; (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); tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. March 28; (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.

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 with 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; tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. March 29; (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; tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. March 29; (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; tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. March 29; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

BO BICE 8 p.m. July 24; DreamCatcher at Viejas, Viejas Casino, 5000 Willows Road, Alpine; $25; (619) 220-8497 or viejasentertainment.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; tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. March 29; (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.

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; tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. March 29; (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; tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. March 29; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.