Press releases for arts and entertainment events and programsshould be typed, double-spaced, with basic information about theevent, performance dates and times, location, ticket prices and apublic telephone number. Send notices two to three weeks before theevent to Preview, 207 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Escondido, 92025, orvia e-mail to preview@nctimes.com. Or fax items to (760)745-3769.
CLUBS
Anthology —- Green Light, 7:30 p.m. April 29, $7-23; RaulMidon, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. April 30, $7-$38; Anthology House Band, 7p.m. May 4, $5; Manny Cepeda Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. May 5, $7-21;1337 India St., San Diego; generally all ages; 619-595-0300 oranthologysd.com.
The Beauty Bar —- Shows begin at 9 p.m.; Track 78, Girl IsTough, DJ Monsiers, April 29; the Northstar Session, Wendy Darling,Dead Feather Moon, April 30; Schitzophonics, Antiquark,Starcrossed, Dietrich, May 1; Cabeza de Gallo, A Dull Science,White Apple Tree, May 5; 4746 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego;619-516-4746 or beautybar.com.
Belly Up Tavern —- Transfer, the Drowning Men, Miss ErikaDavies, 9 p.m. April 29, $12-$14; Billy Watson, 5:30 p.m. April 30,$5; Dark Star Orchestra, 9 p.m. April 30, $28-$30; Dark StarOrchestra, 9 p.m. May 1, $28-$30; the Buick Wilson, 4 p.m. May 2,$9; Needtobreathe, StephenKelloggg and the Sixers, 8 p.m. May 2,$15-$17; $22; the Hold Steady, the Donkeys, 9 p.m. May 4, sold out;Los Chicharrones Guapos perform benefit for Encinitasseventh-grader battling a bone tumor, 5:30 p.m. May 5, $7 143 S.Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; 21 and up; 858-481-8140 orbellyup.com.
Bing Crosby’s —- Folk singer/songwriter Josh Halverson, 7 p.m.May 1; 7007 Friars Road, San Diego; free; 619-295-2464.
Boar Cross’n —- Copywrite, 2Mex, Reason the Citizen, Solicit,Left in Company, 9 p.m. April 29; 390 Grand Ave., Carlsbad; $5;760-729-2989 or myspace.com/boarcrossn.
The Casbah —- Doors open at 8:30 p.m.; the Slackers, See Spot,April 29, $18; Buckfast Superbee, Wirepony, State to State, theFascination, April 30, $12; Heartles Bastards, Hacienda, Amy Cook,May 1, $12-$14; the Ponys, Disappears, Christmas Island, May 2,$10; Growing, Heavy Hawaii, Illuminauts, May 3, $8-$10; Eluvium,Benoit Pioulard, May 4, $8; Roger Clyne and PH Naffah, SmartBrothers, May 5, $15; 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; 21 and up;619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.
Che Cafe —- Da Bears, Dinowalrus, Tempo No Tempo, the EndlessBummer, 7:30 p.m. April 30, $6; Japanther, Lanterns, JehovasFitness, Derrida, the Preteens, Bicycle Voice, teamAWESOME, UnknownMotive, the Buckshorts, 3 p.m. May 1, $8; BANE, Ceremony, Alpha& Omega, 4 and 8 p.m. May 2, $10; UC San Diego, Scholars Drive,La Jolla; 858-534-2111 or checafe.ucsd.edu.
Coyote Bar & Grill —- Clay Colton and the Bad Blokes, 6p.m. April 29; DJ Swoll, 10:30 p.m. April 29; Smoke Staxx, 6 p.m.April 30; DJ Gary B, 10:30 p.m. April 30; Blues Pharaohs, 3 p.m.May 1; Mystic Element of Soul, 6 p.m. May 1; DJ Paul D, 10:30 p.m.May 1; Fabulous Woodies, 2 p.m. May 2; Billy Watson, 5 p.m. May 2;karaoke, 6 p.m. May 3 and May 4; Scott Carter Duo, 6 p.m. May 5;300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad; 760-729-4695.
Dizzy’s —- Gonzalo Bergara Quartet, 8 p.m. May 1, $10-$15; SanDiego Wine & Culinary Center, 200 Harbor Drive, San Diego;858-270-7467 or dizzysjazz.com.
E Street Cafe —- Jazz jam with Joseph Angelastro, 7 p.m. April29; Kyle Van Band, 7 p.m. April 30; 128/130 W. E St., Encinitas;760-230-2038 or estreetcafe.com.
Epicentre —- The Dandelions, Empty Houses, the Gallery,Lanterns, 7 p.m. April 30; Dead City May 2, Call Me the Breeze,Audrina, the Astaires, Proteus Escape, 7 p.m. May 1, $7-$10; 8450Mira Mesa Blvd., Mira Mesa; 858-271-4000 orepicentreconcerts.org.
The Grand Cabaret —- Sirens Crush, 9 p.m. April 30, free; PalaCasino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala; free; 877-946-7252or palacasino.com.
Hensley’s Flying Elephant Pub and Grill —- Irish night, April29; Larry and His Flask, April 30; Raiz Muzik, May 1; 850 TamarackAve., Carlsbad; 760-434-2660 or www.hensleyspub.com.
House of Blues San Diego —- Avett Brothers, Truth and SalvageCompany, 8:30 p.m. April 29, $30-$42.50; LA Riots, 8 p.m. April 30,$10-$27.50; Magneto, 8 p.m. May 1, $35-$40; Salvation Alley Stage:Catherine Denise, 7 p.m. May 1; Emily Osment, Thomas Fiss, 6 p.m.May 2, $20-$22.50; Mastodon, Between the Buried and Me, Baroness,Valient Thorr, 6:30 p.m. May 5, $25-$27.50; 1055 Fifth Ave., SanDiego; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
La Costa Grill —- Robin Henkel Band, 8:30 p.m. May 1; 6996 ElCamino Real, Carlsbad; free; 760-603-1200.
The Loft —- Civil Twilight, 8:30 p.m. May 2; The Loft, PriceCenter East, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla; $8;858-534-8497 or theloft.ucsd.edu.
Oasis Lounge —- Noches Latinas with DJ Don Jose, 8 p.m. April29; WillLoveAlot, 8 p.m. April 30; Harrah’s Rincon Casino &Resort, 777 Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center;harrahsrincon.com.
Ocean House at Carlsbad Village —- Ukulele Society, 6 p.m.April 29; DJ Digital Opinion, Stars on the Water, 9 p.m. April 30;300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad; 760-729-4131 oroceanhousecarlsbad.com.
Patrick’s II —- Michele Lundeen, April 29; Catherine Denise,April 30; Dennis Jones, May 1; Shelle Blue, May 2; Bayou Brothers,May 3; Jeff Moore’s Witchdoctors, May 4; Michele Lundeen, May 5;428 F St., San Diego; 619-233-3077 or patricksii.com.
Ramona Mainstage —- Flotsam and Jetsam, Sicarus, Lizardfish,Madrost, 7 p.m. May 2, $15; 626 Main St., Ramona; those under 21must be accompanied by parent; 760-789-7008 orramonamainstage.com.
The Royal Dive —- Break the Cycle, 8 p.m. April 29; ChrisSwann, 8 p.m. April 30; Nuthin Speshl, 9 p.m. May 1; open nightshowcase with Michael Fairchild, 8:30 p.m. May 4; 2949 San Luis ReyRoad, Oceanside; 21 and up; 760-722-1911 ormyspace.com/royaldivebar.
Smokey’s Lake Wohlford Cafe —- Karaoke with Kaleena, 7:30 p.m.April 30; Cowboy Jack, 8 p.m. May 1; 25484 Lake Wohlford Road,Escondido; 760-749-6585 or lakewohlfordcafe.com.
SOMA San Diego —- A Day to Remember, August Burns Red,Silverstein, Enter Shikari, Go Radio, 6:30 p.m. May 1, sold out;3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; all ages; 619-226-7662or somasandiego.com.
Sound Wave —- Futyle, Drive By Jones, 619 Lexington, 8 p.m.April 29, $5; Katchafire, Ekolu, Rebel Souljahz, April 30, $30; Rio(Duran Duran tribute), DJ Bryan Pollard, May 1, $5; 3105 OceanFront Walk, Mission Beach; 858-228-9291 orwavehousesandiego.com.
Winston’s —- The Lady Luck Band, April 29; SuperUnloader,April 30; Eliot Lipp, Busdriver, Heavyweight Dub Champion, VokabKompany, CRMNL and Austin Speed, May 1; 1921 Bacon St., OceanBeach; 21 and up; 619-222-6822 or winstonsob.com.
ROCK & POP
Make It Last Kid —- Carlsbad’s Rock the Library teen bandconcert series features this alt-rock band; 7 p.m. April 29;Schulman Auditorium, Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane,Carlsbad; free; 760-602-2058.
Ratt —- With Warrant; 8 p.m. April 30; Pechanga Showroom,Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula;$25-$40; 877-711-2946 or pechanga.com/entertainment.aspx.
Snoop Dogg and Mike Epps —- Hip-hop; 9 p.m. April 30; Open SkyTheater, Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah’s RinconWay, Valley Center; $39.50; 800-745-3000 or harrahsrincon.com.
Up With People: “A Song for the World” —- The internationaltouring choir has members from 20 countries; two-hour,family-friendly show features soloists, full-cast productionnumbers, choreography and costumes, intercut with elements of danceand culture from the members’ home countries; 7:30 p.m. April 30;Moonlight Amphitheatre, Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale TerraceDrive, Vista; $20, general; $15, seniors and students; $60 familyfour-pack; $10 military; 760-724-2110 or vistixonline.com.
Julieta Venegas —- Latin pop/rock artist performs as part ofSeaWorld’s Viva la Musica festival, which features folkloricodancing and Mexican-themed activities all day throughout the park;concert is free with Fun Card purchase, which entitles visitors tofree admission for the rest of 2010; 8 p.m. May 1; 500 SeaWorldDrive, San Diego; $69, adults; $59, children (3-9); free, children2 and under; $12, parking; 800-257-4268 orseaworldsandiego.com.
Community Band Festival —- Sixteen concert bands from as faraway as Arizona will celebrate Armed Forces Weekend with a two-dayprogram of patriotic music, with military bands finishing eachday’s lineup; program also includes and arts and craft market; 9:50a.m. to 7:30 p.m. May 1 and 11:50 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. May 2; OldPoway Park, 14134 Midland Road, Poway; free; 858-668-4576.
Daughtry —- With Lifehouse; 7:30 p.m. May 1; San Diego SportsArena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; $29.50-$39.50;800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus: “Our House” —- The 100-voice choircelebrates music from the ’50s to the ’80s while honoring gooddeeds by those in San Diego’s gay community; 8 p.m. May 1 and 3p.m. May 2; Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave., SanDiego; $26-40; 619-239-8836 or sdgmc.org.
Drive-By Truckers —- With the Henry Clay People; 8 p.m. May 6;House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $25-$37.50;619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Palomar College Music Students Recital —- 12:30 p.m. May 6;Performance Lab (Room D-10), Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road,San Marcos; free; 760-744-1150, ext. 2316.
2010 Blow Your Pipes BandaThon —- Five rock/metal/alt bandswill compete in this inaugural Oceanside battle of the bands:England Street, Endoxi, Mike Vargas, Depravity and Virtigo; eventalso includes models and prizes; 4 p.m. to closing May 6 and 7;Larry’s Beach Club, 1145 S. Tremont St., Oceanside;760-681-6029.
Dennis Quaid and the Sharks —- With the Grass Heat; 9 p.m. May8; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25-$27;858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Fabian & Bobby Vee —- With The Chiffons, Brian Hyland andChris Montez; 8 p.m. May 8; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort& Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $35-$55;877-711-2496 or pechanga.com.
Chali 2na —- Formerly of Ozomatli and Jurassic 5; with VokabKompany; 8 p.m. May 8; Sound Wave, 3105 Ocean Front Walk, MissionBeach; $15; 858-228-9291 or wavehousesandiego.com.
Ben Folds —- With Kate Miller Heidke; 8 p.m. May 11; House ofBlues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $35-$37.50;619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Los Campesinos —- 7:30 p.m. May 11; San Diego Woman’s Club,2557 Third Ave., Hillcrest; $18-$20; casbahmusic.com.
The Besnard Lakes —- 8:30 p.m. May 12; the Casbah, 2501Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $8-$10; 619-232-4355 orcasbahmusic.com.
Hombres G —- 8 p.m. May 12; House of Blues San Diego, 1055Fifth Ave., San Diego; $42-$67.50; 619-299-2583 orhob.com/sandiego.
Armadawn —- Carlsbad’s Rock the Library teen band concertseries features this edgy rock band formerly known as No Vacancy; 7p.m. May 13; Schulman Auditorium, Carlsbad City Library, 1775 DoveLane, Carlsbad; free; 760-602-2058.
Jewel —- With Luke Bryan; 7 p.m. May 13; Pechanga Showroom,Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula;$10-$25; 877-711-2946 or pechanga.com/entertainment.aspx.
The Album Leaf —- With Sea Wolf; 7 p.m. May 14; Birch NorthPark Theatre, 2891 University Ave., San Diego; $16-$18;casbahmusic.com.
Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles —- 2 and 8 p.m. May 15; SanDiego Civic Theatre, Third Avenue and B Street, San Diego;$17.50-$74.50; 619-570-1100 or sandiegotheatres.org.
Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band —- With Alex Woodard; 9 p.m.May 15; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25-$27;858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Broken Bells —- James Mercer of the Shins and Brian Burton,aka Danger Mouse, of Gnarls Barkley; with the Morning Benders; 7:30p.m. May 18; Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter IslandDrive, San Diego; $35; $98, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orhumphreysconcerts.com.
Jonathan Richman —- 8:30 p.m. May 19; the Casbah, 2501 KettnerBlvd., San Diego; $10-$12; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.
Far —- With Dead Country; 9 p.m. May 20; Belly Up Tavern, 143S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; 858-481-8140 orbellyup.com.
John Butler Trio —- With State Radio; 8 p.m. May 20; House ofBlues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $27.50-$42.50;619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
The Black Crowes —- 7:30 p.m. May 21; Humphrey’s Concerts bythe Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $65; $128, dinnerpackage; 800-745-3000 or humphreysconcerts.com.
Jordin Sparks —- With Kate Voegele; May 21; House of Blues SanDiego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $26-$30; 619-299-2583 orhob.com/sandiego.
OK Go —- With Shout Out Louds, Freelance Whales, Crash Kings;2 p.m. May 22; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., SanDiego; $18.50-$20; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Minus the Bear —- With Young the Giant; 6:30 p.m. May 22; SOMASan Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $18-$20;619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.
Chayanne —- Latin pop/rock; 8 p.m. May 23; San Diego SportsArena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; $50.50-$130.50;800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Eagles —- 7:30 p.m. May 23; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre,2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $41-$266; 800-745-3000,livenation.com or ticketmaster.com.
Kaki King —- 9 p.m. May 23; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. CedrosAve., Solana Beach; $15-$17; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
The National —- 7:30 p.m. May 23; Spreckels Theatre, 121Broadway, San Diego; $30; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Nada Surf —- With Telekinesis; 9 p.m. May 24; Belly Up Tavern,143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20-$22; 858-481-8140 orbellyup.com.
Talib Kweli —- Hip-hop; May 25; House of Blues San Diego, 1055Fifth Ave., San Diego; $26-$31; 619-299-2583 orhob.com/sandiego.
Crosby, Stills & Nash —- 7:30 p.m. May 25 and 26;Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, SanDiego; $106; $169, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orhumphreysconcerts.com.
Roberto Carlos —-Brazilian pop/rock; 8 p.m. May 26; San DiegoSports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; $45-$85;800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Best Regret —- Carlsbad’s Rock the Library teen band concertseries features this Oceanside rock group; 7 p.m. May 27; SchulmanAuditorium, Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad; free;760-602-2058.
Angels and Airwaves —- With Say Anything; 8 p.m. May 27; Houseof Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $30-$32.50;619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Heart —- 9 p.m. May 28; Open Sky Theater, Harrah’s RinconCasino & Resort, 777 Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center; $40;800-745-3000 or harrahsrincon.com.
Spirit West Coast 2010 —- Three-day festival returns withNewsboys, Skillet, Jars of Clay, Steve Curtis Chapman, the Afters,Kutless, Family Force 5, Flatfoot 56, Fireflight, Stellar Kart,Tenth Avenue North, Francesca Battistelli, Barlowgirl, Phil Joel,O.C. Supertones, Shaun Groves, Matthew West, Hawk Nelson, SeventhDay Slumber, Bread of Stone, Jonny Diaz, Number One Gun, SarahKelly, Shachah, Dominic Balli, Philip Bardowell, Angel Smythe, WeSet Fire, Allornothing, Hazel and Vine, Lybecker, Josiah James,Sleep for Sleepers, Spoken, B. Reith and Caleb Chapman. More than adozen more bands scheduled, along with speakers and seminars,children’s area, skate park, sports center, action games and comedyshows; 2 p.m. to midnight May 28, 10:30 to midnight May 29 and 10a.m. to midnight May 30; Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy DuranteBlvd., Del Mar; $59-$120, full-event wristband; $35-$55, one-daywristband; free, children 5 and younger; 831-443-5399 ordelmar.spiritwestcoast.org.
Cobra Starship —- With 3oh3!, Travis McCoy, I Fight Dragons; 6p.m. May 29; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, SanDiego; $25; 619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.
Cute Is What We Aim For —- 6 p.m. May 30; SOMA San Diego, 3350Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $13; 619-226-7662 orsomasandiego.com.
Nas and Damian Marley —- 7 p.m. May 30; Open Sky Theater,Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah’s Rincon Way,Valley Center; $26-$51; 800-745-3000 or harrahsrincon.com.
Miike Snow —- Swedish electropop band; 9 p.m. June 1; Belly UpTavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$18; 858-481-8140 orbellyup.com.
Boz Scaggs —- 7:30 p.m. June 2; Humphrey’s Concerts by theBay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $65; $128, dinnerpackage; 800-745-3000 or humphreysconcerts.com.
The English Beat —- 9 p.m. June 4 and 5; Belly Up Tavern, 143S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Bonsallpalooza —- The Bonsall Education Foundation presentsits second annual benefit concert for Bonsall schools, featuringIntertribal Bird Singers, Amanda Stansky, Carlos Olmeda, Old Schooland Stepping Feet (Dave Matthews tribute); 5 to 9 p.m. June 5; PalaCasino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala; $35, general; withVIP reception, $60; concert@bonsallschools.org.
Rock ‘n’ Blues Festival —- Aunt Kizzy’z Boyz, Bill MageeBlues, Notas Antiguas, Bluefish and Craig’s Band will perform atthis outdoor city-sponsored concert (bring your own beach chairsand blankets); 2 to 8 p.m. June 5; Walnut Grove Park, 1950 SycamoreDrive, San Marcos; $8 ($10 at the gate); $5, children 5 and under;760-744-9000.
The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest —- 6 p.m. June 6(free semifinal rounds are June 4 and 5 in the cabaret); PechangaShowroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway,Temecula; $15-$30; 877-711-2496 or pechanga.com.
U2 —- 7 p.m. June 6 and 7; Angel Stadium of Anaheim, 2000 GeneAutry Way, Anaheim; sold out; 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com orlivenation.com.
Sage Francis —- With Free Moral Agents, B. Dolan; 8 p.m. June7; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20-$22;858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Delta Spirit —- With Ezra Furman, the Harpoons, the RomanyRye; 9 p.m. June 8; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., SolanaBeach; $15-$17; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Common Sense —- 9 p.m. June 11; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. CedrosAve., Solana Beach; $15-$20; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Crash Test Dummies —- 6 p.m. June 12; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S.Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$20; 858-481-8140 orbellyup.com.
Henry Kaiser and David Torn —- Cutting-edge rock guitaristswill perform at the opening of “The Art of the Stompbox” exhibit atthe Museum of Making Music; 6 p.m. June 12; 5790 Armada Drive,Carlsbad; ticket price to be announced; 760-438-5996 ormuseumofmakingmusic.org.
Paul Rodgers of Bad Company —- 7:30 p.m. June 12; GrandstandStage, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 JimmyDurante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to the fair: $13,general; $7 for children 6 to 12 and seniors 62 and up; free,children 5 and under; $22-$33, reserved (includes fair admission);$100, dinner package (includes floor seating, fair admission,parking); 858-755-1161 or sdfair.com/fair.
Sting —- Featuring the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra; 8p.m. June 13; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 EntertainmentCircle, Chula Vista; $32.35-$157.35; also 8 p.m. June 16; VerizonWireless Amphitheater, 8808 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine;$30.50-$201; 800-745-3000, livenation.com or ticketmaster.com.
Jeremy Camp —- 7:30 p.m. June 15; Grandstand Stage, San DiegoCounty Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., DelMar; free with paid admission to the fair: $13, general; $7 forchildren 6 to 12 and seniors 62 and up; free, children 5 and under;$22-$33, reserved (includes fair admission); 858-755-1161 orsdfair.com/fair.
Dennis DeYoung —- Former Styx frontman; 7:30 p.m. June 16;Grandstand Stage, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to the fair:$13, general; $7 for children 6 to 12 and seniors 62 and up; free,children 5 and under; $22-$33, reserved (includes fair admission);$100, dinner package (includes floor seating, fair admission,parking); 858-755-1161 or sdfair.com/fair.
Donna Summer —- 7:30 p.m. June 17; Grandstand Stage, San DiegoCounty Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., DelMar; $22-$72 (includes fair admission); $136, dinner package(includes floor seating, fair admission, parking); 858-755-1161 orsdfair.com/fair.
The Whigs —- 9 p.m. June 17; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. CedrosAve., Solana Beach; $15-$17; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
KC and the Sunshine Band —- 7:30 p.m. June 18; GrandstandStage, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 JimmyDurante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to the fair: $13,general; $7 for children 6 to 12 and seniors 62 and up; free,children 5 and under; $22-$33, reserved (includes fair admission);$100, dinner package (includes floor seating, fair admission,parking); 858-755-1161 or sdfair.com/fair.
Led Zepagain —- With Fan Halen; 8:30 p.m. June 18; House ofBlues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $15-$17; 619-299-2583or hob.com/sandiego.
The Young Dubliners —- With Lexington Field; 9 p.m. June 18;Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $22;858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Paul Anka —- 8 p.m. June 19; Pechanga Showroom, PechangaResort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $70-$90;877-711-2946 or pechanga.com/entertainment.aspx.
Imogen Heap —- 8 p.m. June 20; Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay,2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $40; $103, dinner package;tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. April 24; 800-745-3000 orhumphreysconcerts.com.
Josh Ritter —- June 22; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave.,Solana Beach; $15-$17; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Kenny Loggins —- 7:30 p.m. June 23; Grandstand Stage, SanDiego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.,Del Mar; free with paid admission to the fair: $13, general; $7 forchildren 6 to 12 and seniors 62 and up; free, children 5 and under;$22-$33, reserved (includes fair admission); $100, dinner package(includes floor seating, fair admission, parking); 858-755-1161 orsdfair.com/fair.
The Psychedelic Furs —- With She Wants Revenge; 9 p.m. June23; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $37-$39;858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Switchfoot —- 7:30 p.m. June 24; Grandstand Stage, San DiegoCounty Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., DelMar; free with paid admission to the fair: $13, general; $7 forchildren 6 to 12 and seniors 62 and up; free, children 5 and under;$22-$33, reserved (includes fair admission); 858-755-1161 orsdfair.com/fair.
Julio Iglesias —- 7:30 p.m. June 25; Grandstand Stage, SanDiego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.,Del Mar; free with paid admission to the fair: $13, general; $7 forchildren 6 to 12 and seniors 62 and up; free, children 5 and under;$22-$33, reserved (includes fair admission); $100, dinner package(includes floor seating, fair admission, parking); 858-755-1161 orsdfair.com/fair.
The Backstreet Boys —- 8 p.m. June 25; Pechanga Showroom,Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula;$60-$95; 877-711-2496 or pechanga.com.
Soul Diego —- San Marcos Summer Concerts in the Gardenspresents this Motown/’60s group in an outdoor concert at Wood HouseGardens. Bring your own low-back beach chair or blanket. Food andbeverages for sale; 7:30 p.m. June 26; Woodland Park, 1148 RockSprings Road, San Marcos; $5 ($7 at door); $20, season pass; free,children younger than 3; 760-744-9000 or san-marcos.net.
Switchfoot Bro-Am After-Party —- Hosted by Switchfoot andfeaturing guest bands and musicians; 9 p.m. June 26; Belly UpTavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $17-$19; 858-481-8140 orbellyup.com.
Uncle Kracker —- 7:30 p.m. June 29; Grandstand Stage, SanDiego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.,Del Mar; free with paid admission to the fair: $13, general; $7 forchildren 6 to 12 and seniors 62 and up; free, children 5 andyounger; $22-$33, reserved (includes fair admission); 858-755-1161or sdfair.com/fair.
CocoRosie —- Indie folk/electronica from France; 8 p.m. July1; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20;858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
OneRepublic —- 7:30 p.m. July 2; Grandstand Stage, San DiegoCounty Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., DelMar; $22-$55 (free with paid admission to the fair); 858-755-1161or sdfair.com/fair.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts —- With Navy Band Southwest andfireworks; 7:30 p.m. July 4; Grandstand Stage, San Diego CountyFair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; freewith paid admission to the fair: $13, general; $7 for children 6 to12 and seniors 62 and up; free, children 5 and younger; $22-$33,reserved (includes fair admission); 858-755-1161 orsdfair.com/fair.
Colbie Caillat —- 7:30 p.m. July 6; Humphrey’s Concerts by theBay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $40; $103, dinnerpackage; 800-745-3000 or humphreysconcerts.com.
Lilith: Celebration of Women in Music —- With Sarah McLachlan,Miranda Lambert, Jenni Rivera, the Go-Go’s, Brandi Carlile and AFine Frenzy; 2:30 p.m. July 7; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $47.50-$258; 800-745-3000,livenation.com or ticketmaster.com.
Leon Russell —- 8 p.m. July 7; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. CedrosAve., Solana Beach; $25; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Kings of Leon —- 7:30 p.m. July 9; Cricket WirelessAmphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista;$35.50-$55.50; 800-745-3000, livenation.com orticketmaster.com.
Yes and Peter Frampton —- 8 p.m. July 10; Open Sky Theater,Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah’s Rincon Way,Valley Center; $40-$125; 800-745-3000 or harrahsrincon.com.
Jackson Browne —- With David Lindley; 7:30 p.m. July 21;Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, SanDiego; sold out; 800-745-3000 or humphreysconcerts.com.
Alejandro Sanz —- Latin pop/rock; 8:30 p.m. July 21; San DiegoSports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; $45-$115;800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Barenaked Ladies —- With Angel Taylor; 7:30 p.m. July 24;Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, SanDiego; $63; $126, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orhumphreysconcerts.com.
Elton John —- 8 p.m. July 24; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre,2050 Entertainment Circle Chula Vista; $31.50-$155.50;800-745-3000, livenation.com or ticketmaster.com.
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo —- 8 p.m. July 28; Humphrey’sConcerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $55;$118, dinner package; 800-745-3000 or humphreysconcerts.com.
Level 42 —- 8 p.m. July 28; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. CedrosAve., Solana Beach; $20-$22; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
The Devil Wears Prada —- With Miss May I, Your Demise; 7 p.m.July 28 and 29; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I,San Diego; $17; 619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.
Tainted Love —- July 30; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 FifthAve., San Diego; $10; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Atomic Punks —- 9 p.m. July 31; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. CedrosAve., Solana Beach; $15-$17; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band —- 8 p.m. Aug. 6;Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, SanDiego; $135; $198, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orhumphreysconcerts.com.
Vans Warped Tour —- 11 a.m. to midnight Aug. 10; CricketWireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista;$27-$33; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Lady Gaga —- 8 p.m. Aug. 11; Staples Center, 1111 S. FigueroaSt., Los Angeles; $51.25-$181.50; 800-745-3000, livenation.com orticketmaster.com.
Billy Idol with Steve Stevens —- 8 p.m. Aug. 11 and 13;Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 PechangaParkway, Temecula; on sale April 16; $60-$95; 877-711-2496 orpechanga.com.
Creedence Clearwater Revisited —- 8 p.m. Aug. 12; Humphrey’sConcerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $55;$118, dinner package; 800-745-3000 or humphreysconcerts.com.
Reverend Horton Heat —- With Split Lip Rayfield, Hillstomp; 8p.m. Aug. 14; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego;$25-$42.50; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Chicago —- 8 p.m. Aug. 19; Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay,2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $96; $159, dinner package;800-745-3000 or humphreysconcerts.com.
Dave Matthews Band —- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20; Cricket WirelessAmphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $35-$70;800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Chris Isaak —- 8 p.m. Aug. 20; Pechanga Showroom, PechangaResort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; on saleApril 23; $55-$80; 877-711-2496 or pechanga.com; also 7:30 p.m.Aug. 25; Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive,San Diego; $85; $148, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orhumphreysconcerts.com.
Crowded House —- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22; Humphrey’s Concerts by theBay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $70; $133, dinnerpackage; 800-745-3000 or humphreysconcerts.com.
Cyndi Lauper —- Aug. 22; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 FifthAve., San Diego; $32.50-$55; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
The Beach Boys —- Features Mike Love and Bruce Johnston; 7p.m. Aug. 22; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino,45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $45-$70; 877-711-2496 orpechanga.com.
Michael Buble —- 8 p.m. Aug. 27; San Diego Sports Arena, 3500Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. April30; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Huey Lewis and the News —- 8 p.m. Aug. 28; Open Sky Theater,Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah’s Rincon Way,Valley Center; $35; 800-745-3000 or harrahsrincon.com.
American Carnage Tour: Slayer, Megadeth and Testament —- 7:30p.m. Aug. 29; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 EntertainmentCircle, Chula Vista; $21-$61; 800-745-3000, livenation.com orticketmaster.com.
Three Dog Night —- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29; Humphrey’s Concerts bythe Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $45; $108, dinnerpackage; 800-745-3000 or humphreysconcerts.com.
Green Day —- With AFI; 7 p.m. Sept. 2; Cricket WirelessAmphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $20-$85;800-745-3000, livenation.com or ticketmaster.com.
Melissa Etheridge —- 8 p.m. Sept. 3; Copley Symphony Hall, 750B St., San Diego; $39-$104; tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. April 30;800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
David Gray and Ray LaMontagne —- 7 p.m. Sept. 4; Open SkyTheater, Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah’s RinconWay, Valley Center; $45-$125; tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. May 1;800-745-3000 or harrahsrincon.com.
The Doobie Brothers —- 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8; Humphrey’s Concertsby the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $70; $133, dinnerpackage; 800-745-3000 or humphreysconcerts.com; also 8 p.m. Sept.10; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 PechangaParkway, Temecula; on sale May 7; $50-$75; 877-711-2496 orpechanga.com.
Sheryl Crow —- 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9; Humphrey’s Concerts by theBay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; sold out; 800-745-3000or humphreysconcerts.com.
The Beach Boys —- Features Mike Love and Bruce Johnston; 7:30p.m. Sept. 10; Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter IslandDrive, San Diego; $75; $138, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orhumphreysconcerts.com.
Air Supply —- 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11; Humphrey’s Concerts by theBay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $50; $113, dinnnerpackage; 800-745-3000 or humphreysconcerts.com.
The Fab Four —- Beatles tribute; 8 p.m. Sept. 17; Humphrey’sConcerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $40;$103, dinner package; 800-745-3000 or humphreysconcerts.com.
Honda Civic Tour —- With Paramore and Tegan and Sara; 6:30p.m. Sept. 18; Viejas Arena, San Diego State University, 5500Canyon Crest Drive, San Diego; $26-$36; 800-745-3000 orticketmaster.com.
Muse —- With Passion Pit; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22; Viejas Arena,San Diego State University, San Diego; $49.50-$59.50; 800-745-3000or ticketmaster.com.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers —- 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28; CricketWireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista;$41-$131; also 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2; Verizon Wireless Amphitheater,8808 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine; $35-$130; tickets for originaldates will be honored, but refunds are available at point ofpurchase; 800-745-3000, livenation.com or ticketmaster.com.
Kamelot —- With Say Anything; 8 p.m. Oct. 2; House of BluesSan Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $27.50-$30; 619-299-2583 orhob.com/sandiego.
America —- 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3; Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay,2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $48; $111, dinner package;800-745-3000 or humphreysconcerts.com.
Super Diamond —- 9 p.m. Oct. 8; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. CedrosAve., Solana Beach; $18-$20; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Jack Johnson —- 8 p.m. Oct. 9; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre,2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $35-$55; 800-745-3000 orticketmaster.com.
JAZZ, R&B & BLUES
Blue Largo —- Jazz and blues band performs at the OceansideMuseum of Art’s Jazz at the Museum series; 7 p.m. April 29; 704Pier View Way, Oceanside; $25; 760-435-3720 or oma-online.org.
Highway 78 Jazz Collective —- El Camino High School’s musicdepartment hosts its third annual jazz festival featuring jazzensembles from El Camino, Oceanside, Vista, Rancho Buena Vista,Mission Hills and San Marcos high schools showcasing charts bylocal arranger Sammy Nestico; 6:30 p.m. April 30; Truax Theatre, ElCamino High School, 400 Rancho del Oro Drive, Oceanside; free;760-757-7095 or echsgoldenpride.org.
Eddie Palmieri —- Jazz piano; 8 p.m. April 30; Birch NorthPark Theatre, 2891 University Ave., San Diego; $35-$65;858-459-3724 or ljms.org.
Temecula Wine & Music Festival —- The third annualfestival at Vail Lake Resort features Patrice Rushen, Greg Adams,Gregg Karukas, Richard Smith, Michael Paulo, Kanzaki, AntonioPontarelli, Kiki Ebsen, Paul Brown & Marc Antoine, Jessy J,Brian Bromberg, Paul Jackson Jr., Blake Aaron, Nita Aartsen, PorterHouse Bob & Down to the Bone, Michael Lington, FreddieWashington, the East Bay Soul Band and many more; 11 a.m. to 11p.m. May 1; Vail Lake Resort, 38000 Highway 79 South, Temecula;$22.50-$45, lawn seating; $55, reserved; $110, VIP cabaret seating;951-696-0184 or temeculawineandmusicfestival.com.
“Swingin’ with Dean Ratzman: Great American Hits of the’40s-’60s” —- The pianist will perform works made famous by FrankSinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., the Four Freshmen and more; 2 p.m. May 2;Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas; free; 760-753-7376or encinitaslibfriends.org.
Dan Siegel —- Jazz composer and painist; 7:30 p.m. May 1;Concert Hall (Building 2400), MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive,Oceanside; $10, general; $8, students and seniors; 760-795-6815 ormiracosta.edu/events.
The Night Blooming Jazzmen —- Dixieland; 4 p.m. May 2; RanchoBernardo Community Presbyterian Church, 17010 Pomerado Road, RanchoBernardo; free; 858-487-0811 or rbcpc.org.
Stanton Moore Trio —- Featuring Anders Osborne and RobertWalters; 9 p.m. May 7; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., SolanaBeach; $15-$17; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Gator by the Bay —- The ninth annual Louisiana Music, Dance& Crawfish Festival features more than 25 cajun, zydeco, blues,jazz, swing, boogie-woogie and other bands on five stages, freedance lessons and 8,000 pounds of Louisana crawfish; 3:30 to 10:30p.m. May 7; 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 8 and 9; Spanish Landing Park,North Harbor Drive, San Diego; $20 on April 30; $25 on May 1 andMay 2; $15, military with ID; children 17 and under are free withpaid adult; 619-234-8612 or gatorbythebay.com.
Marcia Ball —- Solid Ray Woods; 8 p.m. May 9; Belly Up Tavern,143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $17-$19; 858-481-8140 orbellyup.com.
The Latin Jazz Orchestra —- MiraCosta College’s new Latin jazzensemble, headed by Mario Gonzales; 7:30 p.m. May 14 and 15;Concert Hall, Building 2400, MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive,Oceanside; $10, general; $8, students and seniors; 760-795-6815 ormiracosta.edu/events.
Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band —- 8 p.m. May 15; Birch NorthPark Theatre, 2891 University Ave., San Diego; $35-$65;619-239-8836 or birchnorthparktheatre.net.
Earth Wind & Fire —- 8 p.m. May 16; Open Sky Theater,Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah’s Rincon Way,Valley Center; $45; 800-745-3000 or harrahsrincon.com.
“Ol’ Blue Eyes Is Back: A Romantic and Swingin’ Tribute to FrankSinatra” —- West Coast Performing Arts presents Mark W. Curranand the Tony Capko Jazz Giants in this re-creation of a Sinatraconcert featuring all the singer’s top hits; 2 p.m. May 16; AvoPlayhouse, 303 Main St., Vista; $30; 760-724-2110 orvistixonline.com.
The Greyboy Allstars —- 9 p.m. May 19; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S.Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20-$22; 858-481-8140 orbellyup.com.
Vocal Jazz Solo Night —- MiraCosta College’s Frequency VocalJazz Ensemble presents its final concert of the school year; 7:30p.m. May 20; Concert Hall (Building 2400), MiraCosta College, 1Barnard Drive, Oceanside; $10, general; $8, students and seniors;760-795-6815 or miracosta.edu/events.
MOJO and Jazz Collective in Concert —- The MiraCosta OceansideJazz Orchestra and the college’s jazz collective present an eveningof classical and contemporary jazz; 7:30 p.m. May 21 and 22;MiraCosta College Theatre, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside; $10,general; $8, students and seniors; 760-795-6815 ormiracosta.edu/events.
Robin Adler —- Jazz vocalist in a tribute to Joni Mitchell;7:30 p.m. May 22; Tango Del Rey, 3567 Del Rey St., San Diego; $21;858-794-9044 or robinadler.com.
Big Band & Jazz Hall of Fame Orchestra: “An American Salute”— The orchestra, with the Fabulous Earrings and vocalists BarbaraRoman and Jan Sutherland, presents works by George M. Cohan, GlennMiller and an armed forces medley; 2 and 6:30 p.m. May 23; AvoPlayhouse, 303 Main St., Vista; $21, adults; $19, seniors, studentsand military; $15, children under 12; 760-724-2110 orvistixonline.com.
Terrell Stafford Quartet —- With Gerald Clayton; 8 p.m. June2; Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave., San Diego;$15-$27; 619-239-8836 or birchnorthparktheatre.net.
Robert Randolph and the Family Band —- 8 p.m. June 10; BellyUp Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25; tickets go onsale at noon April 30; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
The Temptations and the Four Tops —- 8 p.m. June 11; PechangaShowroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway,Temecula; $50-$80; 877-711-2496 or pechanga.com; the Temptationsalso perform at 8 p.m. June 12; DreamCatcher at Viejas; ViejasCasino, 5000 Willows Road, Alpine; $45-$55; 619-659-5652 orviejasentertainment.com.
Candye Kane and Stone River Boys —- 8 p.m. June 20; Belly UpTavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $10-$12; 858-481-8140 orbellyup.com.
Erykah Badu —- With Janelle Monae; 7:30 p.m. June 22;Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, SanDiego; $65; $128, dinner package; tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. May1; 800-745-3000 or humphreysconcerts.com.
Gospel Festival —- With Marvin Sapp and J Moss; 7:30 p.m. June26; Grandstand Stage, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds,2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to thefair: $13, general; $7 for children 6 to 12 and seniors 62 and up;free, children 5 and under; $22-$33, reserved (includes fairadmission); 858-755-1161 or sdfair.com/fair.
Sharon Jones and Dap-Kings —- 9 p.m. June 27; Belly Up Tavern,143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25; 858-481-8140 orbellyup.com.
Denise Donatelli with the Geoffrey Keezer Quartet —- 8 p.m.July 7; Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave., San Diego;$15-$27; 619-239-8836 or birchnorthparktheatre.net.
Temecula Valley International Jazz Festival —- With PonchoSanchez, Herb Jeffries, Brian Auger’s Oblivion Express and more;July 9-11; various venues downtown Temecula;temeculajazzfest.com.
Gladys Knight and Smokey Robinson —- 8 p.m. July 17; Open SkyTheater, Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah’s RinconWay, Valley Center; $50; 800-745-3000 or harrahsrincon.com.
Summer Wind —- San Marcos Summer Concerts in the Gardenspresents this group performing jazz standards from the ’30s-’60s inan outdoor concert at Wood House Gardens; bring your own low-backbeach chair or blanket; food and beverages for sale; 7:30 p.m. July24; Woodland Park, 1148 Rock Springs Road, San Marcos; $5 inadvance; $7 at door; $20 season pass; children under 3 are free;760-744-9000 or san-marcos.net.
B.B. King and Buddy Guy —- 8 p.m. Aug. 14; Open Sky Theater,Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah’s Rincon Way,Valley Center; $45; 800-745-3000 or harrahsrincon.com.
Peter Pupping Quartet —- San Marcos Summer Concerts in theGardens presents this Latin jazz ensemble in an outdoor concert atWood House Gardens; bring your own low-back beach chair or blanket;food and beverages for sale; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11; Woodland Park,1148 Rock Springs Road, San Marcos; $5 ($7 at door); $20 seasonpass; children under 3 are free; 760-744-9000 orsan-marcos.net.
COUNTRY & FOLK
Martin Sexton —- 8 p.m. May 6; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. CedrosAve., Solana Beach; $20-$22; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Sea Chantey Festival —- Songs of the sea performed by theJackstraws, Raggle Taggle, the Westlin Weavers and other bands; 11a.m. to 5 p.m. May 9; Star of India, Maritime Museum of San Diego,1492 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego; included with museum admission—- $14, general; $11, juniors (13-17), seniors and activemilitary; $8, children (6-12); free, children 5 and under;619-234-9153 or sdmaritime.org.
Trails and Rails —- The Fallbrook Americana Music Seriespresents this Western music and train song ensemble; 7:30 p.m. May15; Fallbrook Woman’s Club, 238 W. Mission Road, Fallbrook; $15,adults; $7, children 17 and under; 760-723-7255 or www.fams.ws.
Laurie Lewis & the Right Hands: “Bluegrass and Beyond” —-7 p.m. May 16; Del Mar Powerhouse Community Center, 1658 CoastBlvd., Del Mar; $20; 858-205-3834 or delmarfoundation.org.
Cody Bryant and Riders of the Purple Sage —- San Marcos SummerConcerts in the Gardens presents this outdoor concert at Wood HouseGardens. Bring your own low-back beach chair or blanket. Food andbeverages for sale; 7:30 p.m. May 22; Woodland Park, 1148 RockSprings Road, San Marcos; $5 ($7 at door); $20, season pass; free,children under 3; 760-744-9000 or san-marcos.net.
Folding Mr. Lincoln —- Americana; 7:30 p.m. May 22; Old TimeMusic, 2852 University Ave., San Diego; $20; 619-280-9035.
Bill Staines —- Folk; 7 p.m. May 23; Templars Hall, Old PowayPark, 14134 Midland Road, Poway; $18; 858-566-4040.
Tim McGraw —- With Lady Antebellum; 7 p.m. June 4; CricketWireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista;$29.50-$74.50; 800-745-3000, livenation.com orticketmaster.com.
Sam Hinton Folk Heritage Festival —- Featuring Mark Jackson,Trails & Rails, Joe Rathburn, Gregory Page and more; 10:30a.m.-5 p.m. June 5; Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road, Poway;free; 858-566-4040.
Mumford and Sons —- Young British folk quartet; with theMiddle East, an Australian band; 8 p.m. June 6; Belly Up Tavern,143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; sold out; 858-481-8140 orbellyup.com.
Country Throwdown Tour with Montgomery Gentry, Jamey Jonnson,Little Big Town, Jack Ingram and more —- 1 p.m. June 17; CricketWireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista;$21-$41; 800-745-3000, livenation.com or ticketmaster.com.
Cowboy Jack —- Vintage country music; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June20; Pine Hills Lodge, 2960 La Posada Way, Julian; 760-765-1100.
Josh Ritter —- 8 p.m. June 22; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. CedrosAve., Solana Beach; $15-$17; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Lonestar —- 7:30 p.m. June 30; Grandstand Stage, San DiegoCounty Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., DelMar; free with paid admission to the fair: $13, general; $7 forchildren 6 to 12 and seniors 62 and up; free, children 5 and under;$22-$33, reserved (includes fair admission); 858-755-1161 orsdfair.com/fair.
Larry Robinson —- The Fallbrook Americana Music Seriespresents this Fallbrook favorite; 7:30 p.m. July 17; FallbrookWoman’s Club, 238 W. Mission Road, Fallbrook; $15, adults; $7,children 17 and under; 760-723-7255 or www.fams.ws.
Kinky Friedman —- With Mojo Nixon; 8 p.m. Aug. 1; Belly UpTavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20-$22; 858-481-8140 orbellyup.com.
Toby Keith —- With Trace Adkins and James Otto; 7:17 p.m. Aug.7; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, ChulaVista; $29.50-$74.50; 800-745-3000, livenation.com orticketmaster.com.
Gary Allan —- 9 p.m. Sept. 10; Open Sky Theater, Harrah’sRincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center;$35; 800-745-3000 or harrahsrincon.com.
Ken Graydon and Friends —- The Fallbrook Americana MusicSeries presents Western-style/folk/country music; 7:30 p.m. Sept.25; Fallbrook Woman’s Club, 238 W. Mission Road, Fallbrook; $15,adults; $7, children 17 and under; 760-723-7255 or www.fams.ws.
Willie Nelson —- 8 p.m. Sept. 26; Open Sky Theater, Harrah’sRincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center;$45; 800-745-3000 or harrahsrincon.com.
Willson & McKee —- The Fallbrook Americana Music Seriespresents this folk/Celtic duo who perform on harp, accordion,guitar and hammer dulcimer; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23; Fallbrook Woman’sClub, 238 W. Mission Road, Fallbrook; $15, adults; $7, children 17and under; 760-723-7255 or www.fams.ws.
WORLD & REGGAE
Flex —- Latino R&B/reggae artist performs as part ofSeaWorld’s Viva la Musica festival, which includes folkloricodancing and Mexican-themed activities all day throughout the park;concert is free with Fun Card purchase, which entitles visitors tofree admission for the rest of 2010; 8 p.m. May 2; 500 SeaWorldDrive, San Diego; $69, adults; $59, children (3-9); free, children2 and under; $12, parking; 800-257-4268 orseaworldsandiego.com.
B-Side Players —- New Zealand reggae band; with Ekolu, RebelSouljahz; 8 p.m. May 7; Sound Wave, 3105 Ocean Front Walk, MissionBeach; $10; 858-228-9291 or wavehousesandiego.com.
Celtic Woman —- Irish women’s vocal and music ensemble; 8 p.m.May 7; San Diego Civic Theatre, Third Avenue at B Street, SanDiego; $45-$85; 800-745-3000.
Banda el Recodo de Cruz Lizarraga —- Performing for SeaWorld’sViva la Musica festival, which includes folklorico dancing andMexican-themed activities all day throughout the park; concert isfree with Fun Card purchase, which entitles visitors to freeadmission for the rest of 2010; 8 p.m. May 8; 500 SeaWorld Drive,San Diego; $69, adults; $59, children (3-9); free, children 2 andunder; $12, parking; 800-257-4268 or seaworldsandiego.com.
Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan —- Performing for SeaWorld’sViva la Musica festival, which includes folklorico dancing andMexican-themed activities all day throughout the park; concert isfree with Fun Card purchase, which entitles visitors to freeadmission for the rest of 2010; 8 p.m. May 9; 500 SeaWorld Drive,San Diego; $69, adults; $59, children (3-9); free, children 2 andunder; $12, parking; 800-257-4268 or seaworldsandiego.com.
Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars —- With In Motion Trio; 8p.m. May 11; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach;$16-$18; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Groundation —- 9 p.m. May 13 and 14; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S.Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20; 858-481-8140 orbellyup.com.
REIK —- Performing for SeaWorld’s Viva la Musica festival,which includes folklorico dancing and Mexican-themed activities allday throughout the park; concert is free with Fun Card purchase,which entitles visitors to free admission for the rest of 2010; 8p.m. May 15; 500 SeaWorld Drive, San Diego; $69, adults; $59,children (3-9); free, children 2 and under; $12, parking;800-257-4268 or seaworldsandiego.com.
Camila —- Performing for SeaWorld’s Viva la Musica festival,which includes folklorico dancing and Mexican-themed activities allday throughout the park; concert is free with Fun Card purchase,which entitles visitors to free admission for the rest of 2010; 8p.m. May 16; 500 SeaWorld Drive, San Diego; $69, adults; $59,children (3-9); free, children 2 and under; $12, parking;800-257-4268 or seaworldsandiego.com.
Midnite —- With Roots Vision, DJ Carlos Culture; 9 p.m. May17; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20-$22;858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
AB Quintanilla y Kumbia All Starz —- Performing for SeaWorld’sViva la Musica festival, which includes folklorico dancing andMexican-themed activities all day throughout the park; concert isfree with Fun Card purchase, which entitles visitors to freeadmission for the rest of 2010; 8 p.m. May 22; 500 SeaWorld Drive,San Diego; $69, adults; $59, children (3-9); free, children 2 andunder; $12, parking; 800-257-4268 or seaworldsandiego.com.
Elvis Crespo —- Performing for SeaWorld’s Viva la Musicafestival, which includes folklorico dancing and Mexican-themedactivities all day throughout the park; concert is free with FunCard purchase, which entitles visitors to free admission for therest of 2010; 8 p.m. May 23; 500 SeaWorld Drive, San Diego; $69,adults; $59, children (3-9); free, children 2 and under; $12,parking; 800-257-4268 or seaworldsandiego.com.
Shir L’Chaim Variety Show —- Kavannah, Joan Kurland, AlishaZalkin, Yochanan Sebastian Winston and more perform at thisfundraiser for Jewish Family Service Older Adult Centers; 2 to 4p.m. May 23; Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126Executive Drive, La Jolla; $20; 858-362-1348.
Heart 2 Heart —- Filipino artists Regine Velasquez, OgieAlcasid, Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes; 8 p.m. May 28; PalomarStarlight Theater, Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76,Pala; $45-$75; 877-946-7252 or palacasino.com.
The Skatalites —- 9 p.m. June 12; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S.Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20; 858-481-8140 orbellyup.com.
Intocable —- Tejano/Norteno; 7:30 p.m. June 27; GrandstandStage, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 JimmyDurante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to the fair: $13,general; $7 for children 6 to 12 and seniors 62 and up; free,children 5 and under; $22-$33, reserved (includes fair admission);858-755-1161 or sdfair.com/fair.
Femi Kuti —- 9 p.m. July 6; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. CedrosAve., Solana Beach; $18-$20; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Don Carlos —- 9 p.m. July 9; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. CedrosAve., Solana Beach; $28-$30; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Gipsy Kings —- 8 p.m. July 15; Pechanga Showroom, PechangaResort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $80-$120;877-711-2946 or pechanga.com/entertainment.aspx.
Pato Banton —- 9 p.m. July 17; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. CedrosAve., Solana Beach; $18-$20; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Ziggy Marley —- 7 p.m. July 24; Open Sky Theater, Harrah’sRincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center;$30; 800-745-3000 or harrahsrincon.com.
Skelpin —- San Marcos Summer Concerts in the Gardens presentsthis Irish/Spanish fusion group in an outdoor concert at Wood HouseGardens; bring your own low-back beach chair or blanket; food andbeverages for sale; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28; Woodland Park, 1148 RockSprings Road, San Marcos; $5 in advance; $7 at door; $20 seasonpass; children under 3 are free; 760-744-9000 orsan-marcos.net.
Gaelic Storm —- 8 p.m. Oct. 17; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. CedrosAve., Solana Beach; $18-$20; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
CLASSICAL
Eroica Trio —- 8 p.m. May 1; Sherwood Auditorium, Museum ofContemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect Street, La Jolla; $25-$75;858-459-3728 or ljms.org.
La Jolla Symphony & Chorus: “Vienna’s Golden Age” —Program includes Mozart’s Symphonies Nos. 40 and 41, Berg’s ViolinConcerto featuring violinist Pasha Tseitlin, and Benjamin Sabey’s”In Paradisum”; 8 p.m. May 1 and 3 p.m. May 2; MandevilleAuditorium, UC San Diego, La Jolla; $15-$29; 858-534-4637 orlajollasymphony.com.
Civic Youth Orchestra —– Hidden Valley Community ConcertAssociation presents the local youth symphony; 2 p.m. May 2;California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd.,Escondido; $15, adults; $5, students, youth; 760-740-0619.
San Diego Community College Invitational Choral Festival —-Choirs from throughout San Diego County will perform at this event,conducted by Gary McKercher of San Diego Master Chorale; 3 p.m. May2; Concert Hall (Building 2400), MiraCosta College, 1 BarnardDrive, Oceanside; $5, general; free with guest choirs coupon;760-795-6815 or www.miracosta.edu/events.
“The Music of Spain and European Gypsies” —- Zarzuela operasingers Carlos and Teresa Oliva of Pacific Lyric Associationperform with a troupe of local opera singers and classicalguitarists; 3 p.m. April 30; Meadowlark Church, 1918 Redwing St.,San Marcos; $10; 760-525-7233.
“Fields Have Ears” —- Percussion concert features L.A.composer Michael Pisaro, percussionist Greg Stuart and UC San Diegoensemble red fish blue fish in a concert exploring soundscapescomposed of sustained percussion sonorities, field recordings andsine tones; 8 p.m. May 7; Sushi Performance and Visual Arts, 39011th Ave., San Diego; $10-$15; 619-235-8466 or sushiart.org.
Kensington Trio —- The San Diego chamber trio will performworks by Albeniz, Piazzolla, Brahmas, Skoryk and Schoenfield; 7p.m. May 12; Carmel Valley Library, 3919 Townsgate Drive, SanDiego; free; 858-552-1668.
“CSI: Beethoven —- Inside Ludwig’s Head” —- Orchestra Novaattempts to explore Beethoven’s creative mind through his “Leonore”overtures. The concert concludes with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4;7:30 p.m. May 7; St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave., San Diego;$22-$60; also 8 p.m. May 8; Qualcomm Hall, 5775 Morehouse Drive,Sorrento Valley; $30-$99; and 7:30 p.m. May 10; SherwoodAuditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St.,La Jolla; $35-$45; 858-350-0290 or orchestranova.org.
“A Vaughan Williams Eastertide” —- Baritone Michael Blinco andpianist Andrew Goldman presents Williams’ song cycles “The House ofLife” and “5 Mystical Songs” with guest singers Cindy Choi, ErickRarick, Krishan Oberoi and Anthony Ballard; the concert is theinaugural program of the 15th Street Chamber Music Series, a newmonthly concert series at St. Peter’s Church Del Mar; 7 p.m. May 8;334 14th St., Del Mar; $10, general; $5, seniors, students andparish members; free for high school students (while supplieslast); 858-776-0348.
Violinist Paivikki Nykter and cellist Cecilia Kim —- 2:30 p.m.May 9; Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center, 10301 Scripps LakeDrive, San Diego; free; 858-538-8158 or srfol.org.
San Diego Symphony & Southwest Horn Convention —- Inconjunction with the Symphony’s performance of Richard Strauss'”Alpine Symphony” and Igor Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring,” Frenchhornists will hold a weekend convention featuring lectures, masterclasses, artist concerts and a closing reception at two downtownlocations; horn convention runs 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. May 14 and 15at 1245 7th Ave. and 320 Date St., San Diego; concert is at 2 p.m.May 16 at 1245 7th Ave.; visit southwesthornconvention.com orsandiegosymphony.org.
MiraCosta College Windjammers: Fun, Familiar and Fascinating”—- Jonathan Ingber conducts the college concert band; 2 p.m. May15; Studio A, Building 2200, MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive,Oceanside; $10, general; $8, students and seniors; 760-795-6815 ormiracosta.edu/events.
Brahms Requiem — William Hatcher, conductor, with LaurindaNikkel, soprano; Scott Gregory, baritone; Janice Stewart, organ;choir and orchestra; 7 p.m. May 16; San Dieguito United MethodistChurch, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; freewill offering;760-753-6582 or www.encinitaschurch.com.
Redlands Symphony —- Fallbrook Music Society presents theorchestra with Spanish pianist Jose Menor in an all-Gershwin pianoconcerto program; 3 p.m. May 16; Bob Burton Center for thePerforming Arts, Fallbrook High School, 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane,Fallbrook; $38, general; $25, active-duty military; $10, students;760-451-8644 or fallbrookmusicsociety.org.
Carlsbad Choraleers Spring Concert —- 1 p.m. May 20; CarlsbadSenior Center, 799 Pine St., Carlsbad; free; 760-602-4654.
Orion Weiss —- Performs an all-Chopin program; 8 p.m. May 21;Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700Prospect Street, La Jolla; $25-$75; 858-459-3728 or ljms.org.
North Coast Symphony Orchestra: “Hurrah! It’s Spring” —-Daniel Swem leads the orchestra in Aaron Copland’s “AppalachianSpring” and Vivaldi’s “Spring” violin concerto; 2 p.m. May 23;Concert Hall (Building 2400), MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive,Oceanside; $10, general; $8, students and seniors; 760-795-6815 ormiracosta.edu/events.
The California Quartet: “Folk Inspirations” —- As the fourthconcert of Matthew Tommasini’s Connections Chamber Music Series,the quartet presents Tommasini’s arrangement of Bartok’s “RomanianFolk Dances,” Dvorak’s Quartet in G major, Chinary Ung’s “KhseBuon” and Tommasini’s “Pizzica” folk dance ; 2 p.m. May 23;Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas; check web site forticket prices; matthewtommasini.com/connections.html.
Haochen Zhang —- Nineteen-year-old Chinese pianist performs aprogram that includes Mozart’s Piano Sonata in C major, Brahms'”Klavierstucke,” Op. 119, Chopin’s Ballade No. 4 in F minor; 8 p.m.May 23; the Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive,La Jolla; $15-$30; 858-459-3728 or ljms.org.
“A Celebration in Song” —- San Rafael Catholic Church’sFestival Choir presents a program of songs for Easter season andfavorite hymns and patriotic songs; 3 p.m. May 23; 17252 BernardoCenter Drive, Rancho Bernardo; freewill offerings;858-487-4314.
Bach Collegium San Diego —- The vocal and period instrumentensemble presents the San Diego premiere of Monteverdi’s 1610″Vespers”; 7 p.m. May 23; St. James By the Sea Episcopal Church,743 Prospect St., La Jolla; $15-$50; backcollegiumsd.org.
“Star Wars in Concert” —- Symphony orchestra and choir performmusic from all six of John Williams’ “Star Wars” scores. Productionfeatures edited footage from the six movies, displayed on athree-story high-definition LED screen; 7 p.m. May 28; San DiegoSports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; $35-$79; $20,parking; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Cellist Jeffrey Solow —- 8 p.m. May 29; Old Town TemeculaCommunty Theatre, 42051 Main St., Temecula; $12.50-$30;866-653-8696.
La Jolla Symphony & Chorus: “War Requiem” — The choir andsymphony presents the San Diego premiere of Benjamin Britten’sMass, written for the consecration of London’s Coventry Cathedral,rebuilt after being destroyed by Nazi bombs in World War II; 8 p.m.June 5; 3 p.m. June 6; Mandeville Auditorium, UC San Diego, LaJolla; $15-$29; 858-534-4637 or lajollasymphony.com.
Mainly Mozart Festival Orchestra —- Opening concert featuresBeethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 6 in D, Op. 61, Mozart’s SymphonyNo. 40 in G minor, K. 550, and Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy, Op. 80;featured soloist: pianist John Lill; 7 p.m. June 8; Balboa Theatre,868 Fourth Ave., San Diego; $20-$85; 619-239-0100, ext. 2, ormainlymozart.org; tickets also available through Ticketmaster:800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Mainly Mozart Festival Orchestra —- Program features Mozart’sQuintet for Piano and Winds in E flat, K. 452, Dvorak’s PianoQuintet in A, Op. 81, Mozart’s Andante in C, K. 315, and Dvorak’sSerenade for strings in E, Op. 22; featured soloist: flutistTimothy Day; 7 p.m. June 10; Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., SanDiego; $20-$85; 619-239-0100, ext. 2, or mainlymozart.org; ticketsalso through Ticketmaster: 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Evening Song Choir: “An American Songbook, Songs of Faith, Hopeand Homeland” —– This interfaith choir from Dallas/Fort Worthwill present a free concert featuring spiritual, patriotic andclassical pieces; 7 p.m. June 11 and 13; Church of Jesus Christ ofLatter-Day Saints Vista Stake Center, 451 W. Bobier Drive, Vista;and 7 p.m. June 14, Church of St. Mary Magdalene, 1945 Illion St.,San Diego; and 10:20 a.m. June 13 at Church of Jesus Christ ofLatter-day Saints Fallbrook Stake Center, 621 Stage Coach Lane,Fallbrook; freewill offerings; 760-451-5070.
Mainly Mozart Festival: Sarah Chang —- Program featuresBrahms’ Scherzo in C minor, Brahms’ Violin Sonata No. 3 in D minor,Op. 108, and Franck’s Violin Sonata in A, M.8; 8 p.m. June 11;Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego; $25-$125; 619-239-0100,ext. 2, or mainlymozart.org; tickets also through Ticketmaster:800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Mainly Mozart Festival Orchestra —- Program features Mozart’sOverture: “Il Re Pastore,” K. 208, Copland’s Clarinet Concerto, andMozart’s Serenade in D “Haffner,” K. 250; featured soloist:clarinetist Anthony McGill; 8 p.m. June 12; Balboa Theatre, 868Fourth Ave., San Diego; $20-$85; 619-239-0100, ext. 2, ormainlymozart.org; tickets also through Ticketmaster: 800-745-3000or ticketmaster.com.
Mainly Mozart Festival Orchestra —- Program featuresSchubert’s Octet in F, D. 803, Mozart’s Oveture: “La fintasemplice,” K. 51, and Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21 in C, K. 467;featured soloist: pianist Adam Neiman; 7 p.m. June 15; BalboaTheatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego; $20-$85; 619-239-0100, ext. 2,or mainlymozart.org; tickets also through Ticketmaster:800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Mainly Mozart Festival Orchestra —- Program features Mozart’sAdagio and Rondo in C minor, K. 617, Mendelssohn’s “Song WithoutWords” in D, Op. 109, Mozart’s Clarinet Trio in E flat, K. 498,Mozart’s Adagio in C, K. 356, and Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3 in Aminor, “Scottish,” Op. 56; featured soloist: Dennis James, glassarmonica; 7 p.m. June 17; Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., SanDiego; $20-$85; 619-239-0100, ext. 2, or mainlymozart.org; ticketsalso through Ticketmaster: 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Mainly Mozart Festival: Frederica von Stade —- Song recitalincludes works by Mozart, Mahler, Ravel, Poulenc and Sondheim; 8p.m. June 18; Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego; $25-$125;619-239-0100, ext. 2, or mainlymozart.org; tickets also throughTicketmaster: 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Mainly Mozart Festival Orchestra —- Program featuresBeethoven’s Overture: “Prometheus,” Op. 43, Beethoven’s ViolinConcerto in D, Op. 61, Mozart’s Serenata Notturna in D, K. 239, andMozart’s Symphony No. 38 in D “Prague,” K. 504; featured soloist:violinist James Ehnes; 8 p.m. June 19; Balboa Theatre, 868 FourthAve., San Diego; $20-$85; 619-239-0100, ext. 2, ormainlymozart.org; tickets also through Ticketmaster: 800-745-3000or ticketmaster.com.
The California Quartet: “Sonic Stories” —- As the finalconcert in Matthew Tommasini’s Connections Chamber Music Series,the quartet presents Tommasini’s “Dreams of Orpheus,” Janacek’sQuartet No. 1 and Messaien’s “Quartet for the End of Time”; 2 p.m.June 27; Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas; check Website for ticket prices; matthewtommasini.com/connections.html.
