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April 19, 2025 4 mins
# San Diego Live Music: Your Ultimate Guide to This Week's Must-See Shows

## Navigate San Diego's Vibrant Music Scene with Beat Map's Weekly Roundup

Looking for the best live music experiences in San Diego this week? Beat Map, your trusted local music navigator, brings you an insider's guide to America's Finest City's most exciting concerts, hidden gems, and can't-miss performances happening right now.

From experimental hardcore to smooth jazz, intimate singer-songwriter showcases to pulsing electronic dance floors, this comprehensive guide maps out San Diego's diverse soundscape, helping music lovers of all tastes find their perfect sonic adventure.

## This Week's Hottest Tickets: Top Shows You Shouldn't Miss

The coming days offer an exceptional lineup across San Diego's premier venues:

- **Horse The Band** - Experience their experimental hardcore energy tonight (April 19) at 6 PM
- **Comedy Night Options** - Choose between John Crist or Erik Escobar, both performing at 7 PM for Saturday laughs
- **SIDEPIECE** - Coming soon to Wicked West with infectious house beats guaranteed to keep you dancing
- **Isabel LaRosa** - Bringing her magnetic stage presence to Observatory North Park
- **Common Sense** - Set to perform at the legendary Belly Up Tavern in North County

Did you miss Lady Faith's trance set at Bloom last night? Don't worry—this week's calendar still offers plenty of electronic music alternatives to satisfy your bass cravings.

## Venue Spotlight: Where to Find San Diego's Best Live Music

Beat Map's top recommendation this week is **Soda Bar** in North Park, hosting an eclectic punk and roots bill featuring F.Y.P., DFL, Tiltwheel, and The Pine Hill Haints. This unpretentious venue consistently books emerging artists across genres, making it essential for discovering new music.

Other standout venues to explore:

- **The Casbah** - San Diego's iconic rock venue with authentic atmosphere
- **Music Box** - Little Italy's acoustically impressive multilevel venue with rooftop views
- **Humphreys Concerts by the Bay** - Waterfront performances with stunning sunset backdrops
- **Voodoo Room at House of Blues** - Where local talents Abby Kenna and Winnabego will perform this week
- **Queen Bee's Art & Cultural Center** - Catch Shannon Curtis's dreamy synth-pop confessionals here

## Local Talent Showcase: San Diego Artists to Watch

San Diego's homegrown music scene continues to flourish with standout performers worth discovering:

- **Abby Kenna and Winnabego** - Local favorites known for infectious hooks and emotional depth
- **Shannon Curtis** - A storyteller delivering synth-pop with heart and vulnerability

## Weekly Music Rituals: Where Locals Go Each Night

Make the most of San Diego's regular music events that locals love:

- **Mondays**: 1st Street Bar's open mic night showcases raw, unfiltered talent
- **Tuesdays**: 710 Beach Club hosts diverse performers from surf punks to folk artists
- **Wednesdays**: Jazz Night at Panama 66 in Balboa Park offers modern jazz in a sculptural setting
- **Weekends**: Special events like Emo Nite at Casbah bring themed nostalgia and community vibes

## Upcoming Festival Season: Plan Ahead for Summer Sounds

While the Rady Shell summer series is still months away, music lovers can get their festival fix with events
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