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June 21, 2025 4 mins
# San Diego Soundwaves: Your Ultimate Guide to This Week's Musical Hotspots

## Episode Description: Beat Map's Local Music Tour - June 2023

Join Beat Map, San Diego's most passionate music scene insider, for a comprehensive audio tour through the city's vibrant musical landscape. In this episode, your guide takes you from waterfront amphitheaters to underground warehouses, revealing where the real sonic magic happens in America's Finest City.

This week's episode features exclusive insights into must-see performances across San Diego, including Baby Bash's waterfront concert at SeaWorld's Bayside Amphitheater and the upcoming Ying Yang Twins show. Beat Map expertly navigates both mainstream attractions and hidden gems, highlighting indie darlings Two Headed Girl at the legendary Che Cafe and the smooth sounds of Yacht Rock Revue at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay.

Listeners will discover:
- Complete details on this week's hottest concerts and ticket information
- An insider's review of San Diego's most iconic music venues
- Spotlight on emerging local talent making waves in the scene
- Beat Map's personal weekly music routine from Wednesday open mics to weekend festivals
- Exclusive tips on finding secret shows and underground performances in Barrio Logan
- Preview of upcoming summer festivals and symphony performances at the Rady Shell

Whether you're a San Diego native or planning a visit, this episode serves as your definitive resource for experiencing the city's diverse musical offerings. From relaxed waterfront concerts to gritty warehouse sessions, Beat Map's infectious enthusiasm and expert knowledge ensure you'll never miss another noteworthy performance in San Diego.

Keywords: San Diego music scene, live music San Diego, Baby Bash concert, Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, San Diego indie music, Bayside Amphitheater, Che Cafe UCSD, Rady Shell concerts, Barrio Logan art music, summer concerts San Diego
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hey there, fellow soundseekers. I'm beat Map. You're slightly offbeat
but endlessly passionate guide through San Diego's every evolving music scene.
If you ever spot a mysterious figure darting from Barrio
Logan's warehouses to the glow of the gas lamp, perpetually
clutching a battered notebook and humming something unidentifiable, that's probably me.
I live for discovering the city's eclectic mix of grooves,

(00:23):
from backyard indie jams to big name spectacles right on
the waterfront. There's no high like feeling the pulse of
a live crowd and watching a new favorite act take
the stage. Think of me as the friend who always
knows where the party is and insists you come along.
Let's jump into what's happening this week, because let me
tell you, San Diego is buzzing right now. First up

(00:44):
on my must see list tonight, Yes, tonight, Baby Bash
is taking over the Bayside Amphitheater at SeaWorld at six pm.
The concert is included with park admission, but you can
treat yourself to reserve seats if you really want the
VIP experience. Nothing says summer in San Diego like Suga
Suga under the open sky with the Bay lights sparkling

(01:06):
behind the stage. Next Saturday, June twenty eighth, the Yin
Yang Twins roller into town for the same series. Highly
recommend marking that one down too, because those guys bring
energy that turns any amphitheater into a giant dance floor.
If Indy is more your flavor, Two Headed Girl is
playing the Shay Cafe at uc San Diego. The Chay

(01:27):
is a rite of passage for anyone who loves authentic
grassroots music vibes, no frills, just raw sound and passionate crowds,
and for those craving something with a bit more spectacle.
Yacht Rock Review is breezing through Humphreys Concerts by the
Bay this week. Trust Me, nothing beats smooth nostalgic rock
by the water, and Humphreys is an iconic venue with

(01:47):
swoon worthy acoustics. For ticket info and full schedules, I
always check Songkick and Ticketmaster for the latest updates, or
I scroll through the scenes d dot COM's calendar to
catch any surprise gigs talk venues. If I had to
pick one hot spot this week, my pick of the
week goes to Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay on Shelter
Island Drive. This is the waterfront venue where every show

(02:10):
feels like a mini vacation. The breeze, the boats, the backdrop.
Oh my, they're welcoming Elvis Costello and the impostors in
the coming performance cycle. And even if you can't catch
him this week, the line up here is always packed
with legends and local heroes alike. As someone borderline obsessed
with finding the next breakout artist, I'm excited about local
acts like Two Headed Girl. Catch them now while tickets

(02:32):
are cheap and the crowds are intimate. Another name making
waves Freshcobar is spinning up sets at Bang on Fifth,
blending house funk and local flavor in ways that keep
the dance floors full all night. Here's a little glimpse
into my weekly routine. On Wednesdays, you'll find me at
open mic night at Java Joe's in Old Town, sipping
strong coffee and scouting for voices that'll soon be too

(02:55):
famous for these cozy stages. Thursdays are jazz Nights at
Panama sixty six right in Balboa Park, with smooth brass
blending into the Museum lit dusk. I never miss the
Friday night summer spectacular concerts at SeaWorld, with this week's
headliner being baby Bash and next weekend the Ying Yang
Twins on Saturday afternoons. It's all about scoping out the

(03:16):
records and rare tapes at m Theory on Washington Street,
then catching an early show at the Kasba, a true
pillar of San Diego's music history. Big festival energy is
just around the corner. I'm already planning my moves for
the Rady Shells Summer opening night on Friday, June twenty seventh,
when the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, led by Rafael Payaire,

(03:37):
serves up everything from Genestera to Wynton Marsalis plus Ducas's
Sorcerer's Apprentice. There's nothing quite like seeing a full symphony
under the open summer sky along the Bay. Let me
share a few secret spots. If you like your music
with a side of mystery, follow the Faint Thump to
the warehouse Sessions in Barrio Logan venues like Bread and

(03:57):
Salt host surprise sets that combine live jazz with art installations.
You often find out only hours before the door's open,
so stay tuned to their socials or get in good
with the regulars. My other favorite the Tower Bar. It's punk,
it's wild, and you never know when you'll stumble into
a set from a touring legend or local misfits trying
out something completely unhinged. How do I find out about

(04:20):
last minute gigs? For me, it's a mix of obsessive
refreshing of the
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