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 to760-745-3769.
CLUBS
Anthology—- Friends of Ciudad, 7:30 p.m.April 21, $15-$23; Ramsey Lewis, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. April 22 andApril 23, $20-$79; Anthology House Band, 7:30 p.m. April 26, $5;Joe Lovano, 7:30 p.m. April 27, $15-$49; 1337 India St., San Diego;generally all ages; 619-595-0300 or anthologysd.com.
Bar Pink—- Most shows at 10 p.m.; Brawley,April 21; Junior and Vaughn, April 22; Stevie and the Hi-Stax,April 25; Craig Prior, April 26; Wendy Bailey, Echo Revolution,April 27; 3829 30th St., San Diego; 619-564-7194 orbarpink.com.
Belly Up Tavern—- Iration, Mike Pinto, theHoldup, 8 p.m. April 21, $17; the Mar Dels, 5:30 p.m. April 22, $7;MarchFourth Marching Band, Vokab Kompany, Solovox, DJ ManCat, 9p.m. April 22, $13-$15; Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers, the GrassHeat, 9 p.m. April 23, $15-$17; Orquesta Primo, 8:30 p.m. April 24,$10; Don Glover and Childish Gambino, 9 p.m. April 26, sold out;Psychedelic Furs, 9 p.m. April 27, $37-$39; 143 S. Cedros Ave.,Solana Beach; 858-481-40440 or bellyup.com.
Boar Cross’n—- Lyrical Skool Yard, 8 p.mApril 21, $10; Club Night, April 22; the Paragraphs, 8:30 p.m.April 23, $5 after 10 p.m.; 390 Grand Ave., Carlsbad;boarcrossn.net.
Brick by Brick—- Ron Franklin, DYER, JoeFlatt, the Filthy Violets, 6:30 p.m. April 21, $12; Pato Banton andthe Now Generation, Nano Bravo & Mad Lion, Mondorico, CircusJunkies, Native Yit, 7 p.m. April 22, $15-$20; Dropjoy UniversalTrap, Stereo, Motif, James Morris, the Barnwell Shift, 7:30 p.m.April 23, $10; 1150 Buenos Ave., San Diego; 619-275-5483 orbrickbybrick.com.
The Casbah—- Doors open at 8:30 p.m.; BeatConnection, He’s My Brother She’s My Sister, Porcelain Fangs, April21, $8; Blowoff, April 22, $12-$14; the Growlers, Jeans Wilder,Allah Lah, Pearls, April 23, $12; the Head and the Heart, the DevilWhale, April 24, $12; Acid Mothers Temple and the Melting ParasioUFO, Buzz or Howl, Little White Teeth, Operation MindblowLightshow, April 25, $10; the Builders and the Butchers, DamionSuomi and the Minor Prophets, Jesse Lamonaca and the Dime Novels,April 26, $10-$12; Jessica Lea Mayfield, Nathaniel Rateliff, April27, $10; 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; 21 and up; 619-232-4355 orcasbahmusic.com.
Coyote Bar & Grill—- Bozanni Brothers, 6p.m. April 21; Steel Foundation, 10:30 p.m. April 21; the BrokersBand, 6 p.m. April 22; DJ Gary B, 10:30 p.m. April 22; Friends& Enablers, 3 p.m. April 23; Plato Soul, 6 p.m. April 23; DJPaul D, 10:30 p.m. April 23; Jimmy Blaze, 2 p.m. April 24;Smoketet, 5 p.m. April 24; karaoke, 6 p.m. April 25 and April 26;Clay Colton Band, 6 p.m. April 27; 300 Carlsbad Village Drive,Carlsbad; 760-729-4695.
Dizzy’s—- Mesa College Big Band, 7:30 p.m.April 27, $15; San Diego Wine & Culinary Center, 200 HarborDrive, San Diego; 858-270-7467 or dizzysjazz.com.
E Street Cafe—- Jazz with Joseph Angelastro,7 p.m. April 21; Cody Carter, 7 p.m. April 22; Ron Franklin, 7 p.m.April 23; folk with Alan Land, 2 to 4 p.m. April 24; open mike, 7p.m. April 26; Bruce Betz, 7 p.m. April 27; 128/130 W. E St.,Encinitas; 760-230-2038 or estreetcafe.com.
Epicentre—- The Review, New Year, KissingYouth, Nostalgic People, Stray Children, 7 p.m. April 22, $7-$10;Like Tyrants, When We Were Gods, Before the Flood, In FaithUnfocused, Before the Sirens, 6:30 p.m. April 23, $7-$10; 8450 MiraMesa Blvd., Mira Mesa; 858-271-4000 or epicentreconcerts.org.
House of Blues San Diego—- MovimientoAlterado, 8 p.m. April 21, $30-$40; Kottonmouth Kings, KrizzKaliko, Kutt Calhoun, Saigon, Potluck, 8 p.m. April 22, $22.50-$35;MiMosa, Paper Diamond, Osal8, 9 p.m. April 23, $16-$30; the ShotgunWedding Quintet, TIMZ, 8:30 p.m. April 27, $16-$28; 619-299-2583 orhob.com/sandiego.
Humphrey’s Backstage Live—- Ruby and the RedHots, 8 p.m. April 21, $5; Curtis Salgado, 8 p.m. April 22, $12;Revolt-Age, 5 p.m. April 23, free; Atomic Groove, 9 p.m. April 23,$12; Patrick Yandall, 8 p.m. April 24, $12; Stoney B Blues Band, 7p.m. April 25, free; 2nd Street (Billy Joel tribute), 7 p.m. April26, $5; Much Love, 8 p.m. April 27, $5; 2241 Shelter Island Drive,San Diego; 619-224-3577 or humphreysbackstagelive.com.
Ki’s Restaurant—- Peter Pupping Trio, April22 and April 23; 2591 S. Coast Highway 101, Cardiff;760-436-5236.
Lestat’s—- The NFormals, WinchesterFriendliers, April 21; Gregory Page, April 22; Kellen Malloy,Richard Smith, Shawn Rohlf, April 23; FairChildren, Gregory AlanIsakov, April 24; open mike, April 25; Jordan Reimer, Kevin Miso,Savannah Philyaw, April 27; 3343 Adams Ave., San Diego;619-282-0437 or lestats.com.
The Loft—- Janu and the Whalesharks, theHowls, the Smart Brothers, 8:30 p.m. April 21, $10; Theo Bleckmann,8 p.m. April 22, $15-$20; Price Center East, UC San Diego, 9500Gilman Drive, La Jolla; 858-534-8497 or theloft.ucsd.edu.
Oasis Lounge—- DJ Don Jose and NochesLatinas, 9 p.m. April 21; Burning Blues, April 22; Superfreaks,April 23; Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah’s RinconWay, Valley Center; harrahsrincon.com.
Ocean House at Carlsbad—- Ukulele Society, 6p.m. April 21; RootsCali, 9 p.m. April 21; DJ Grim, Sung Mojo, 9p.m. April 22; Boogie Nights, 9 p.m. April 23; salsa dancing, 8:30p.m. April 24; Cradit Union plays ballroom swing, 9 p.m. April 26,$10; 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad; 760-729-4131 oroceanhousecarlsbad.com.
Patrick’s Irish Pub—- The Cronies, April 22;the Stilettos, April 23; karaoke, 8 p.m. April 27; 13314 PowayRoad, Poway; 858-486-0764 or patricksirishpub.com.
Patrick’s II—- Shay Blues Revue, April 21;Johnny Vernazza, April 22; Chris Bell & 100% Blues, April 23;John January, April 24; Chet Cannon and the Committee, April 25;Missy Andersen, April 26; Stoney B. Blues, April 27; 428 F St., SanDiego; 619-233-3077 or patricksii.com.
Smokey’s Lake Wohlford Cafe—- Karaoke withKaleena, 7 p.m. April 22; King Kruk and City Limits, 8 p.m. April23; 25484 Lake Wohlford Road, Escondido; 760-749-6585 orlakewohlfordcafe.com.
Soda Bar—- Old Tiger, Stevie Harris and theHi-Stax, the Red Fox Tails, April 21, $5; Audios, Brendan B,Sighphur, One Destructo Bunny, Left n Company, Pyro, April 22, $5;Movits!, Rafter, Addiquit, April 23, $10; Bad Dream, Zillion HappyVolts, Purple Rhinestone Eagle, California Bleeding, April 24, $5;Brother, Republic of Letters, Family Wagon, April 25, $8-$10; AgentRibbons, Little Hurricane, Street of Little Girls, April 26, $5;Spectrum, the Black Ryder, Mood Ring, April 27, $12-$15; 3615 ElCajon Blvd., San Diego; 619-255-7224 or sodabarmusic.com.
SOMA San Diego—- In Every Breath, Aghori,Beneath Lanston, My Elysian, Sight Unscene, 7 p.m. April 22, $8;Paper Planet, So Long Davey, Run Hit Run, Sound of Surrender, theFixtures, 6:30 p.m. April 23, $8; 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I,San Diego; 619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.
Sound Wave—- David “Ram Jam” Rodigan &Mighty Crown, Tribe of Kings, Shotta Crew, Carlos Culture, 8 p.m.April 21, $17; Serani, Ding Dong, Bugle and Razz & Biggy, 8p.m. April 22, $17; 3105 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach;858-228-9291 or wavehousesandiego.com.
Winston’s—- Listen Local, 5 p.m. April 21,free; Armandinho, 9:30 p.m April 21, free; the Heavy Guilt, 10 p.m.April 22, $5; Agua Dulce, Sandollar, 9 p.m. April 23, $5; O.B.-o-kewith Jose Sinatra, 10 p.m. April 24, $1; Electric Waste Band, 9p.m. April 25, $7; Rightjahs Blend, 9 p.m. April 26, free; ClubKingston with Dub Lounge, Tommy Dubs, DJ Carlos Culture, April 27,free; 1921 Bacon St., Ocean Beach; $15; 619-222-6822 orwinstonsob.com.
ROCK & POP
Julio Iglesias—- 8 p.m. April 22; PechangaTheater, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway,Temecula; sold out; 877-711-2946 or pechanga.com/entertainment.
Paul Simon—- 8 p.m. April 23; PechangaTheater, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway,Temecula; sold out; 877-711-2946 or pechanga.com/entertainment.
Accept—- With Sabaton; heavy metal; 7:30p.m. April 30; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., SanDiego; $28-$62; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Xavier Rudd—- With Honeyhoney; 8 p.m. May 1;House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $25-$43;619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
TV on the Radio—- 7 p.m. May 2; 4th & B,345 B St., San Diego; $25-$35; 619-231-4343 or4thandbevents.com.
James Blunt—- With Christina Perri; 7:30p.m. May 3; Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2240 Shelter IslandDrive, San Diego; $45; $110, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orhumphreysconcerts.com.
The Dirty Heads—- With New Politics, PacificDub; 7:30 p.m. May 5; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave.,San Diego; $17.50-$37.50; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Atmosphere—- With Blueprint, Grieves withBudo, Sab the Artists, DJ Abilities; hip-hop; 7:30 p.m. May 6;House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $25;619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Chris Cornell—- 7:30 p.m. May 6; Humphrey’sConcerts by the Bay, 2240 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; soldout; 800-745-3000 or humphreysconcerts.com.
Fleet Foxes—- 8 p.m. May 6; SpreckelsTheatre, 121 Broadway Circle, San Diego; sold out; 800-745-3000 orticketmaster.com.
Ghostland Orchestra—- Electronic; 8 p.m. May6; 4th & B, 345 B St., San Diego; $23-$28; 619-231-4343 or4thandbevents.com.
The Submarines—- 8:30 p.m. May 6; The Loft,Price Center East, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla; $12;858-534-8497 or theloft.ucsd.edu.
The B-52s—- 8 p.m. May 6; Pechanga Theater,Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula;$50-$75; 877-711-2946 or pechanga.com/entertainment; also 8 p.m.May 8; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $69;858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Ezra Furman and the Harpoons—- With Tristenand the Apache Relay; 8 p.m. May 7; The Loft, Price Center East, UCSan Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla; $12; 858-534-8497 ortheloft.ucsd.edu.
J Mascis—- With the Black Heart Procession;8:30 p.m. May 7; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego;$18-$20; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.
Loverboy—- 8 p.m. May 7; Ramona Mainstage,626 Main St., Ramona; call for cover; ramonamainstage.com.
The Raveonettes—- With Tamaryn; 9 p.m. May7; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20;858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Ricky Martin—- 8 p.m. May 8; Valley ViewCasino Center, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; $30-$110;800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Sepultura—- With Belpheg or Hate, Keep ofKalessin, Neurazis, Bonded by Blood; 8 p.m. May 9; House of BluesSan Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $20-$55; 619-299-2583 orhob.com/sandiego.
Coheed and Cambria—- 9 p.m. May 10; House ofBlues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $26-$47.50;619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Mogwai—- With Errors; 9 p.m. May 11; BellyUp Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25; 858-481-8140 orbellyup.com.
Channel 93.3’s 2011 Summer Kick Off—- WithKesha, Pitbull, Big Time Rush, Nelly, Taio Cruz, Far East Movement,New Boyz, Cody Simpson; 6 p.m. May 13; Cricket WirelessAmphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $25-$85;800-745-3000 or livenation.com.
Pinback—- 9 p.m. May 13; Belly Up Tavern,143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20; 858-481-8140 orbellyup.com.
Simon, Mitchell & Joel—- Joe Rathburn,Delene St. Clair and John Foltz in tribute to Paul Simon, JoniMitchell and Billy Joel; 7:30 p.m. May 13; the Center for SpiritualDiscovery, 560 S. Melrose Drive, Vista; $15; 760-724-9170 ornotalawfirm.com.
Yanni—- 8:30 p.m. May 13; Humphrey’sConcerts by the Bay, 2240 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $78;$143, dinner package; 800-745-3000 or humphreysconcerts.com.
Natalie Cole—- 8 p.m. May 14; PechangaTheater, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway,Temecula; $55-$85; 877-711-2946 or pechanga.com/entertainment.
“Pearls & Roses”: Rocker Pearl Aday and rockabillymusician Rosie Flores—- 8 p.m. May 14; Queen Bee’s Art& Cultural Center, 3925 Ohio St., San Diego; $18; 619-255-5147or www.queenbeessd.com.
Urge Overkill—- 8:30 p.m. May 14; theCasbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $15; 619-232-4355 orcasbahmusic.com.
The Black Angels—- With Sleepy Sun; 9 p.m.May 16; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15;858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Citizen Cope—- 7 and 10:15 p.m. May 17;Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $30 (7 p.m. issold out); 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Aloe Blacc—- Hip-hop/R&B; 9 p.m. May 20;Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17;858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
The Moody Blues—- 8 p.m. May 20 and 21;Pechanga Theater, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 PechangaParkway, Temecula; $60-$90; 877-711-2946 orpechanga.com/entertainment.
System of a Down—- 8 p.m. May 21; CricketWireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista;$20-$63.50; 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.
Yeasayer—- With Smith Westerns, Hush Hush; 9p.m. May 21; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach;sold out; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
San Diego Women’s Chorus: “Our Romance”—-Featuring songs made popular by Sara Bareilles, Michael Buble,Cher, k.d. lang, as well as a “Glee” medley; 7 p.m. May 21 and 3p.m. May 22; Mission Hills United Church of Christ, 4070 JackdawSt., San Diego; $12-$15; 619-291-3366 or www.SDWC.org.
The Moody Blues—- 8 p.m. May 22; Humphrey’sConcerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $85;$150, dinner package; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Barenaked Ladies—- 7:30 p.m. May 25;Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, SanDiego; $67; $132, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orticketmaster.com.
Rodrigo y Gabriela—- Dubin-based Mexicanacoustic guitarists play rock- and world-based music; 7:30 p.m. May26; Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, SanDiego; $67; $132, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orticketmaster.com.
The Twilight Singers—- With Margot and theNuclear So & So’s; 9 p.m. May 27; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S.Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20; 858-481-8140 orbellyup.com.
Goo Goo Dolls—- 8 p.m. May 27 and 28;Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 PechangaParkway, Temecula; $55-$80; 877-711-2946 orpechanga.com/entertainment.
American Freedom Festival with Kenny Loggins—- Rena Marie Cunningham also performs in a benefit for veteransand members of the armed forces; 7:30 p.m. May 28; USS MidwayMuseum, 910 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego; $69-$129; 619-398-8241 orwww.midway.org/freedom.
“Glee” in concert—- Lea Michele, CoryMonteith, Ambery Riley, Chris Colfer, Kevin McHale, JennaUshkoqitz, Mark Salling, Dianna Agron, Naya Rivera, Heather Morris,Harry Shum Jr., Chord Overstreet and DaDarren Criss; 7:30 p.m. May29; Valley View Casino Center, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego;$49.50-$89.50; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Independence Jam: Coastal Invasion 2011—- FM94/9’s annual concert features Cold War Kids, Lykke Li, Peter Bjorn& John, Band of Skulls, Everest, the Silent Comedy, Crocodiles,Surfer Blood, the Soft Pack, Heavy Hawaii; 4:30 p.m. June 5;Oceanside Pier Amphitheater, 200 N. The Strand, Oceanside; $35;independencejam.com.
Adele—- 7:30 p.m. June 8; Humphrey’sConcerts by the Bay, 2240 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; soldout; 800-745-3000 or humphreysconcerts.com.
Robert Plant and the Band of Joy—- 8 p.m.June 8; Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., San Diego; $55-$85;800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
SiSe—- 9 p.m. June 8; Belly Up Tavern, 143S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo—- 7:30 p.m.June 10; Grandstand Stage, San Diego County Fair, Del MarFairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paidadmission to the fair: $7-$13; $22-$33, reserved (includesadmission to the fair); $100, dinner package (includes floorseating, fair admission and parking); 800-745-3000 orticketmaster.com.
The English Beat—- 9 p.m. June 10 and 11;Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20;858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Bruno Mars and Janelle Monae—- 7:30 p.m.June 11; Grandstand Stage, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy DuranteBlvd., Del Mar; $25-$47 (includes fair admission); 800-745-3000,sdfair.com or ticketmaster.com.
Jethro Tull—- 8 p.m. June 12; Open SkyTheater, Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah’s RinconWay, Valley Center; $40-$125; 877-777-2457 orharrahsrincon.com.
Brendan Perry of Dead Can Dance and Robin Guthrie ofCocteau Twins—- 9 p.m. June 14; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S.Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $23; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Marc Broussard—- With Matt Hires, ChicGamine; 9 p.m. June 16; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., SolanaBeach; $20-$22; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Led Zepagain—- 8:30 p.m. June 17; House ofBlues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $15-$37.50;619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Na Leo—- Hawaiian; 8 p.m. June 17;Humphrey’s Concerts the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego;$40; $105, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orhumphreysconcerts.com.
Switchfoot—- 7:30 p.m. June 17; GrandstandStage, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 JimmyDurante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to the fair:$7-$13; $22-$33, reserved (includes fair admission); 800-745-3000,sdfair.com or ticketmaster.com.
Melissa Etheridge—- 7:30 p.m. June 18;Grandstand Stage, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; $25-$82 (includes paid admission);$147, dinner package (includes floor seating, fair admission andparking); 800-745-3000, sdfair.com or ticketmaster.com.
Rush—- 7:30 p.m. June 18; Cricket WirelessAmphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista;$36.50-$106.50; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Larry Hernandez—- Latin pop; 7:30 p.m. June19; Grandstand Stage, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds,2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to thefair: $7-$13; $22-$33, reserved (includes fair admission);800-745-3000, sdfair.com or ticketmaster.com.
Donavon Frankenreiter—- With Seth Pettersen;9 p.m. June 20 and 21; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., SolanaBeach; $25; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Doobie Brothers—- 7:30 p.m. June 21;Grandstand Stage, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to the fair:$7-$13; $32-$70, reserved (includes fair admission); $135, dinnerpackage (includes floor seating, fair admission and parking);800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Neon Trees—- 7:30 p.m. June 22; GrandstandStage, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 JimmyDurante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to the fair:$7-$13; $22-$33, reserved (includes admission to the fair);800-745-3000, sdfair.com or ticketmaster.com.
Come Together 2011 with MercyMe and Third Day—- 4:30 p.m. June 24; Grandstand Stage, San Diego County Fair,Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; $25-$99(includes fair admission); 800-745-3000, sdfair.com orticketmaster.com.
Okkervil River—- With Titus Andronicus, NewVillager; 9 p.m. June 24; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave.,Solana Beach; $18-$20; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Gospel Festival: Kirk Franklin—- 7:30 p.m.June 25; Grandstand Stage, San Diego County Fair, Del MarFairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paidadmission to the fair: $7-$13; $22-$33, reserved (includes fairadmission); 800-745-3000, sdfair.com or ticketmaster.com.
The Beach Boys—- 7:30 p.m. June 29;Grandstand Stage, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to the fair:$7-$13; $32-$67, reserved (includes fair admission); $132, dinnerpackage (includes floor seating, fair admission and parking);800-745-3000, sdfair.com or ticketmaster.com.
Sondre Lerche—- With Nightlands, KishiBashi; 9 p.m. June 30; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., SolanaBeach; $20; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
REO Speedwagon—- With Navy Band Southwestand fireworks; 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: $7-$13; $22-$33, reserved(includes fair admission); $100, dinner package (includes floorseating, fair admission and parking); 800-745-3000, sdfair.com orticketmaster.com.
Eddie Vedder—- 7:30 p.m. July 5; CopleySymphony Hall, 750 B St., San Diego; $78; 800-745-3000 orticketmaster.com.
Matchbox Twenty—- 8 p.m. July 9; PechangaTheater, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway,Temecula; $45-$90; 877-711-2946 or pechanga.com/entertainment.
San Diego Symphony Summer Pops: MichaelFeinstein—- Singer tackles the Great American Songbook,including Gershwin and Cole Porter; 7:30 p.m. July 15 and 16;Embarcadero Marina Park South, behind San Diego Convention Center,111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego; $17-$76; 619-235-0804 orsandiegosymphony.org.
San Diego Symphony Summer Pops: Music of JamesBond—- With guest Josie James; 7:30 p.m. July 17;Embarcadero Marina Park South, behind San Diego Convention Center,111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego; $17-$76; 619-235-0804 orsandiegosymphony.org.
Chris Isaak—- 7:30 p.m. July 18; Humphrey’sConcerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $85;800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Matthew Morrison—- 7:30 p.m. July 20;Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, SanDiego; $99; $164, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orticketmaster.com.
San Diego Symphony Summer Pops: Martial ArtsTrilogy—- Oscar-winning composer Tan Dun conducts thescores to three of his films: “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”;”Hero”; and “The Banquet”; 7:30 p.m. July 21; Embarcadero MarinaPark South, behind San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. HarborDrive, San Diego; $20-$75; 619-235-0804 orsandiegosymphony.org.
The Fab Four—- Beatles tribute; 8 p.m. July22; Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, SanDiego; $43; $108, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orticketmaster.com.
San Diego Symphony Summer Pops: Cirque Musica—- Visuals are a big deal with these concerts, as aerialists,acrobats and strongmen complement the music; 8 p.m. July 22 and 23;Embarcadero Marina Park South, behind San Diego Convention Center,111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego; $17-$76; 619-235-0804 orsandiegosymphony.org.
Avett Brothers—- With David Mayfield Parade;8 p.m. July 23; Pechanga Theater, Pechanga Resort & Casino,45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $30-$50; 877-711-2946 orpechanga.com/entertainment.
Rubber Souls—- San Marcos Summer Concerts inthe Garden outdoor series presents this Beatles tribute. Bringbeach chairs or blankets. Food and drinks available for purchase; 7p.m. July 23; Wood House, Woodland Park, 1148 Rock Springs Road,San Marcos; $8, general; $6, presale; $3, children under 12; $25season pass; 760-744-9000 or san-marcos.net.
George Thorogood and the Destroyers—- WithKenny Wayne Shepherd; 7 p.m. July 29; Humphrey’s Concerts by theBay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $55; $120, dinnerpackage; 800-745-3000 or humphreysconcerts.com.
San Diego Symphony Summer Pops: Super Diamond—- Popular Neil Diamond tribute band goes symphonic; 7:30 p.m.July 29 and 30; Embarcadero Marina Park South, behind San DiegoConvention Center, 111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego; $17-$76;619-235-0804 or sandiegosymphony.org.
Los Lonely Boys and Los Lobos—- 7 p.m. July31; Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, SanDiego; $48; $113, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orticketmaster.com.
Chicago—- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1; Humphrey’sConcerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $96;800-745-3000 or humphreysconcerts.com.
“Frampton Comes Alive!”—- Peter Framptonre-creates his landmark album on its 35th anniversary and otherworks; 8 p.m. Aug. 2; Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego;$39-$110; 760-570-1100 or sandiegotheatres.org/eventstickets.
Hippiefest 2011—- With Dave Mason, MarkFarner, Rick Derringer, Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals and Gary Wright;6:30 p.m. Aug. 3; Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 ShelterIsland Drive, San Diego; $55; $120, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orticketmaster.com.
Yes—- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4; Humphrey’s Concertsby the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $70; $135, dinnerpackage; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
San Diego Symphony Summer Pops: “Broadway’s TonyWinners”—- Features Broadway performers DebbieGravitte, Christiane Noll and Doug LaBrecque; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5 and6; Embarcadero Marina Park South, behind San Diego ConventionCenter, 111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego; $17-$76; 619-235-0804 orsandiegosymphony.org.
San Diego Symphony Summer Pops: Burt Bacharach—- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 7; Embarcadero Marina Park South, behind SanDiego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego; $17-$76;619-235-0804 or sandiegosymphony.org.
Katy Perry—- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 9; Valley ViewCasino Center, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; $39-$49;800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
San Diego Symphony Summer Pops: Art Garfunkel —- 7:30 p.m.Aug. 12 and 13; Embarcadero Marina Park South, behind San DiegoConvention Center, 111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego; $17-$76;619-235-0804 or sandiegosymphony.org.
America—- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13; Humphrey’sConcerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $50;$115, dinner package; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Josh Groban—- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16; ViejasArena, San Diego State University, 5500 Canyon Crest Drive, SanDiego; $75-$99; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
San Diego Symphony Summer Pops: The Classical MysteryTour—- Tribute to the Beatles; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19 and20; Embarcadero Marina Park South, behind San Diego ConventionCenter, 111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego; $17-$76; 619-235-0804 orsandiegosymphony.org.
Amos Lee—- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21; EmbarcaderoMarina Park South, behind San Diego Convention Center, 111 W.Harbor Drive, San Diego; $40; $105, dinner package; 619-235-0804 orsandiegosymphony.org.
San Diego Symphony Summer Pops: Music of the RollingStones—- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25; Embarcadero Marina ParkSouth, behind San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Drive, SanDiego; $17-$76; 619-235-0804 or sandiegosymphony.org.
Tears for Fears—- 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12;Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, SanDiego; $80; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Three Dog Night—- 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16;Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, SanDiego; $48; $113, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orticketmaster.com.
Cecilio & Kapono—- 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18;Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, SanDiego; $37; $102, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orticketmaster.com.
Australian Pink Floyd—- 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13;Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, SanDiego; $50; $115, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orticketmaster.com.
Billy Idol—- 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18; Humphrey’sConcerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $78;$143, dinner package; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Taylor Swift—- 7 p.m. Oct. 20; Valley ViewCasino Center, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; $29-$83.50;800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Celtic Thunder—- 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25;Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, SanDiego; $75; $140, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orhumphreysconcerts.com.
JAZZ, R&B & BLUES
Spring Harp Fest XII—- Blues harmonicaplayers; noon to 7 p.m. April 23; Harry Griffen Park, 9550 MildenSt., La Mesa; free; springharpfest.org.
Spring Blues Dance—- Chris James and PatrickRyan headline the 2011 Spring Blues Dance; 7:30 p.m. April 23;Sunset Temple, 3911 Kansas St., San Diego; $10; 619-315-5285.
Annual Spring Marine Band concerts—- TheNorth County Times sponsors two patriotic music concerts by theFirst Marine Division Band; 7 p.m. April 25 and April 26;California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd.,Escondido; free; tickets can be ordered after March 25 through theNorth County Times; 760-839-4138.
The 78 Jazz Collective—- El Camino HighSchool hosts jazz ensembles from El Camino, Oceanside, Vista,Rancho Buena Vista, Mission Hills and San Marcos high schools, aswell as an Honors Jazz Band featuring top North County high schooljazz musicians; 6 to 9 p.m. April 28; Truax Theatre, El Camino HighSchool, 400 Rancho del Oro Road, Oceanside; $5; 760-757-7095 orechsgoldenpride.org.
The O’Jays—- With Brenton Wood; 8 p.m. April29; Pechanga Theater, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 PechangaParkway, Temecula; $45-$65; 877-711-2946 orpechanga.com/entertainment.
Coastal Communities Concert Band: “A Salute to YoungMusicians”—- The North County band’s sixth annualspring pops concert will feature award-winning student musiciansfrom the San Dieguito Union High School District; 2 p.m. May 1; SanDieguito Academy, 800 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas; $12, general; $10,seniors and students; 760-436-6137 or 858-793-8258.
Robert Cray Band—- 9 p.m. May 6; Belly UpTavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $40-$42; 858-481-8140 orbellyup.com.
Gator By the Bay—- The West Coast’s biggestzydeco and cajun festival features live music by more than 85performances on six stages, free dance lessons and 8,000 pounds ofcrawfish; 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 6 to 8; Spanish Landing Park,North Harbor Drive, San Diego; $25, April 22; $30, April 23 andApril 24; children 17 and under free with paid adult; 619-234-8612or gatorbythebay.com.
“Peter and the Kids”—- Composer/jazzmusician Peter Sprague presents the world premiere of “Calling MeHome: Suite” with the San Diego North Coast Singers and PeterSprague String Consort; 4 p.m. May 15; Sherwood Auditorium, Museumof Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; $25,general; $12, students 18 and under; 760-944-1866.
Jamie Foxx—- 9 p.m. May 20; Open SkyTheater, Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah’s RinconWay, Valley Center; $45-$125; 877-777-2457 orharrahsrincon.com.
Peter Pupping Quartet—- San Marcos SummerConcerts in the Garden outdoor series; bring beach chairs orblankets; food and drinks available for purchase; 7 p.m. May 21;Wood House, Woodland Park, 1148 Rock Springs Road, San Marcos; $8,general; $6, presale; $3, children under 12; $25 season pass;760-744-9000 or san-marcos.net.
High Society Jazz Band—- Hidden ValleyCommunity Concert Association presents this local Chicago-stylejazz band; 2 p.m. May 22; California Center for the Arts,Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $20, adults; $10,children and students; 760-740-0619.
Oceanside Unified School District Band and OrchestraConcert—- Sixteen elementary school ensembles totaling500 students will perform at this all-district event; 6:30 p.m. May25; Truax Theatre, El Camino High School, 400 Rancho del Oro Drive,Oceanside; free; 760-757-8550.
Earth, Wind & Fire—- 8 p.m. May 29; OpenSky Theater, Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah’sRincon Way, Valley Center; $45-$125; 877-777-2457 orharrahsrincon.com.
San Marcos Rock, Blues & BBQ Fest—-Notas Antiguas, Craig’s Band, Bill Magee Blues, Shari Puorto andRuby and the Red Hots perform in this third annual festival withfood booths and beer garden; noon to 8 p.m. June 11; Walnut GrovePark, Mulberry and Sycamore drives, San Marcos; $10 ($15 at thegate); $5, children 12 and under; san-marcos.net.
Tower of Power—- With Barela; 8 p.m. June11; Pechanga Theater, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 PechangaParkway, Temecula; $30-$50; 877-711-2946 orpechanga.com/entertainment.
Jennifer Hudson—- 8 p.m. June 19; Humphrey’sConcerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $115;$180, dinner package; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Diana Krall—- 8 p.m. June 19; Open SkyTheater, Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah’s RinconWay, Valley Center; $50-$125; 877-777-2457 orharrahsrincon.com.
Tommy Price & the Stilettos—- San MarcosSummer Concerts in the Garden outdoor series; bring beach chairs orblankets; food and drinks available for purchase; 7 p.m. June 25;Wood House, Woodland Park, 1148 Rock Springs Road, San Marcos; $8,general; $6, presale; $3, children under 12; $25 season pass;760-744-9000 or san-marcos.net.
San Diego Symphony Summer Pops: Motown’s GreatestHits—- Male vocal group Spectrum re-creates the styleof the Temptations and Four Tops, while the women of Radiancespecialize in the music of the Supremes and Martha & theVandellas; 7:30 p.m. July 8 and 9; Embarcadero Marina Park South,behind San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego;$17-$76; 619-235-0804 or sandiegosymphony.org.
San Diego Symphony Summer Pops: Rhapsody inBlue—- Jazz pianist Eldar Djangirov performs”Sophisticated Ladies and George Gershwin’s “I’ve Got Rhythm” and”Rhapsody in Blue”; 7:30 p.m. July 31; Embarcadero Marina ParkSouth, behind San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Drive, SanDiego; $17-$76; 619-235-0804 or sandiegosymphony.org.
Keb’ Mo’—- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11; Humphrey’sConcerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $40;$105, dinner package; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Dave Koz—- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 12; Humphrey’sConcerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $68;$133, dinner package; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
B.B. King—- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15; Humphrey’sConcerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $80;$145, dinner package; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Tower of Power—- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19; PechangaTheater, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway,Temecula; $45; $110, dinner package; 877-711-2946 orpechanga.com/entertainment.
SmokeStaxx—- San Marcos Summer Concerts inthe Garden outdoor series presents this Motown tribute. Bring beachchairs or blankets. Food and drinks available for purchase; 7 p.m.Aug. 27; Wood House, Woodland Park, 1148 Rock Springs Road, SanMarcos; $8, general; $6, presale; $3, children under 12; $25 seasonpass; 760-744-9000 or san-marcos.net.
Diana Ross—- 8 p.m. Sept. 13; Humphrey’sConcerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $115;$180, dinner package; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Chris Botti—- 8 p.m. Sept. 17; Humphrey’sConcerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $60;800-745-3000 or humphreysconcerts.com.
Return to Forever IV—- 7 p.m. Sept. 19;Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, SanDiego; $83; $148, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orhumphreysconcerts.com.
Basia—- 7 p.m. Sept. 25; Humphrey’s Concertsby the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $45; $110, dinnerpackage; 800-745-3000 or humphreysconcerts.com.
COUNTRY & FOLK
Blame Sally—- Folk-rock; 7 p.m. April 21;Sunset Temple, 3911 Kansas St., San Diego; $20; 619-795-3630 orsunsettemple.com.
Cowboy Jack & the North County Cowboys—-Traditional country; 9 p.m. April 28; The Kraken, 2531 S. CoastHighway 101, Cardiff; 760-436-6483.
Ramona Bluegrass & Old West Fest—-Dozens of professional and teen bluegrass, country, old-timey andfolk bands wil perform at thsi two-day festival; there will also bea fiddle contest, food booths, an evening jam and camping; 10 a.m.to 9 p.m. April 30; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 1; Ramona Fairgrounds,421 Aqua Lane, Ramona; $10-$15, adults (daily); $5-$10, youth;children 6 and under are free; 760-789-6173 or ramonarodeo.com.
Phil Boroff—- Folk guitar; 7:30 p.m. April30; Templars Hall, Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road, Poway; $18;sdfolkheritage.org.
Stagecoach: California’s Country Music Festival—- With Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood, DariusRucker, Josh Turner, Easton Corbin, Loretta Lynn, Chris Young, LeonRussell, Ricky Skaggs, Jerry Douglas Trio, Gatlin Brothers, JackIngram, k.d. lang and the Siss Boom Bang, Mel Tillis, RodneyCrowell, Rhonda Vincent, Junior Brown, the Secret Sisters, SteelMagnolia, Joanna Smith, Wanda Jackson, the Coal Porters, StealingAngels, the Gourds, Rosie Flores, Lukas Nelson and Promise of theReal, Sara Watkins, the Cleverlys, Phosphorescent, the PunchBrothers, Truth & Salvage Co., the Harters; noon to midnightApril 30 and May 1; Empire Polo Field, 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio;$149, weekend pass; coachella.com.
The Waymores—- Folk/retro-pop trio; 7:30p.m. May 7; San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 CalleMagdalena, Encinitas; $18; sdfolkheritage.org.
Asleep at the Wheel—- 7 p.m. May 13; RamonaMainstage, 626 Main St., Ramona; $25; 760-789-7008 orramonamainstage.com.
Peter Sprague and Fred Benedetti—- Acousticguitar duo; 7:30 p.m. May 21; San Dieguito United Methodist Church,170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; $18; sdfolkheritage.org.
Sam Hinton Folk Heritage 2011 Festival—- KenGraydon, Dave Dekker, PFC String Band, Chris Clarke, Gregory Pge,Allen Singer & Dane Terry, Patty Hall, Trails and Rails andWoods N’ Lips perform, along with a blues-pickimg musical workshopat noon with Allen Singer; 10:30-5:30 p.m. June 4; Old Poway Park,14134 Midland Road, Poway; free; sdfolkheritage.org.
Tim McGraw—- With Luke Bryan, the BandPerry; 8 p.m. June 5; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; Country Megaticket package;megaticket.com.
Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt—- 7 p.m. June 7;Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, SanDiego; $75; $140, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orticketmaster.com.
John Prine—- With Loudon Wainwright III;7:30 p.m. June 11; Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 ShelterIsland Drive, San Diego; $59; $124, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orticketmaster.com.
Willie Nelson’s Country Throwdown—- 7:30p.m. June 23; Grandstand Stage, San Diego County Fair, Del MarFairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; $25.50-$95.50(includes fair admission); 800-745-3000, sdfair.com orticketmaster.com.
Travis Tritt and Charlie Daniels Band—- 7:30p.m. June 28; Grandstand Stage, San Diego County Fair, Del MarFairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; $25-$62 (includesfair admission); $127, dinner package; 800-745-3000, sdfair.com orticketmaster.com.
Sugarland—- With Sara Bareilles; 7 p.m. July23; RIMAC Arena, UC San Diego, Scholars Drive, La Jolla; $47.50;800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Indigo Girls—- 7:30 p.m. July 27; Humphrey’sConcerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $45;$110, dinner package; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Lady Antebellum—- 8 p.m. July 27; PechangaShowroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway,Temecula; $50-$95; tickets go on sale at 3 p.m. April 22;pechanga.com.
Toby Keith—- With Eric Church; 8 p.m. Aug.12; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, ChulaVista; $29.50-$89; 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.
Steve Martin with the Steep Canyon Rangers—-8 p.m. Aug. 17; Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter IslandDrive, San Diego; $75; $140, dinner package; 800-745-3000 orticketmaster.com.
Alan Jackson—- 8 p.m. Aug. 25; PechangaTheater, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway,Temecula; $40-$80; tickets go on sale at 3 p.m. May 6;pechanga.com/entertainment
San Diego Symphony Summer Pops: Wynonna—-7:30 p.m. Aug. 26 and 27; Embarcadero Marina Park South, behind SanDiego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego; $17-$76;619-235-0804 or sandiegosymphony.org.
Danielle Tucker—- San Marcos Summer Concertsin the Garden outdoor series; bring beach chairs or blankets; foodand drinks available for purchase; 5 p.m. Sept. 10; Wood House,1148 Rock Springs Road, San Marcos; $8, general; $6, presale; $3,children under 12; $25 season pass; 760-744-9000 orsan-marcos.net.
WORLD & REGGAE
Celtic Spring—- The six-sibling ensemble,featured on “America’s Got Talent,” are champion Irish fiddlers andstep-dancers; 7:30 p.m. April 22; Civic Center Library, 330 N.Coast Highway, Oceanside; sold out; 760-435-5600 orcelticspringband.com.
Sene Africa and Yale Strom—- In honor ofEarth Day, these two world artists present a free concert on thegreen at Cal State San Marcos; 4 to 8 p.m. April 23; Forum Plazalawn, CSUSM, 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Blvd., San Marcos; free;760-750-8889.
Camarada—- Flamenco concerts feature JoaquinTurina’s Piano Quartet, Eldin Burton’s “Sonatina” and works byGinastera, Granados and Villa-Lobos; 7:30 p.m. April 29; St. Paul’sCathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave., San Diego; also 6 p.m. May 1; theNeurosciences Institute, 10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive, La Jolla;$20-$25; 619-231-3702 or camarada.org.
Los Tucanes de Tijuana—- The Norteno bandperforms two concerts as part of SeaWorld San Diego’s Viva laMusica Latin concert series; concerts are free with a Fun Cardannual pass; 4 and 6:30 p.m. April 30; Lagoon Stadium, SeaWorld SanDiego, 500 SeaWorld Drive, San Diego; Fun Pass: $69.99, adults;$61.99, children (3-9); free, children 2 and under; $12, parking;800-257-4268 or seaworldsandiego.com.
Intocable—- The Tejano/Norteno band performstwo concerts as part of SeaWorld San Diego’s Viva la Musica Latinconcert series; concerts are free with a Fun Card annual pass; 4and 6:30 p.m. May 1; Lagoon Stadium, SeaWorld San Diego, 500SeaWorld Drive, San Diego; Fun Pass: $69.99, adults; $61.99,children (3-9); free, children 2 and under; $12, parking;800-257-4268 or seaworldsandiego.com.
Zion & Lennox—- The reggaeton bandperforms two concerts as part of SeaWorld San Diego’s Viva laMusica Latin concert series; concerts are free with a Fun Cardannual pass; 4 and 6:30 p.m. May 7; Lagoon Stadium, SeaWorld SanDiego, 500 SeaWorld Drive, San Diego; Fun Pass: $69.99, adults;$61.99, children (3-9); free, children 2 and under; $12, parking;800-257-4268 or seaworldsandiego.com.
Peter Pupping Band—- Nuevo flamenco,Brazilian, Cuban, Latin and smooth jazz in concert that benefitsthe Restorative Justice Mediation Program; 7:30 p.m. May 7; Theaterat the Holy Family Activity Center, Church of the Nativity, 6309 ElApajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe; $20, general; $10, ages under 21;858-367-0114 or tinyurl.com/may7concert.
Maria Gabriela and Peche—- The singers fromthe Latin pop band ISA TK+ perform two concerts as part of SeaWorldSan Diego’s Viva la Musica Latin concert series; concerts are freewith a Fun Card annual pass; 4 and 6:30 p.m. May 8; Lagoon Stadium,SeaWorld San Diego, 500 SeaWorld Drive, San Diego; Fun Pass:$69.99, adults; $61.99, children (3-9); free, children 2 and under;$12, parking; 800-257-4268 or seaworldsandiego.com.
Belanova—- The Latin synth pop band performstwo concerts as part of SeaWorld San Diego’s Viva la Musica Latinconcert series; concerts are free with a Fun Card annual pass; 4and 6:30 p.m. May 14; Lagoon Stadium, SeaWorld San Diego, 500SeaWorld Drive, San Diego; Fun Pass: $69.99, adults; $61.99,children (3-9); free, children 2 and under; $12, parking;800-257-4268 or seaworldsandiego.com.
“The Brilliance of Mexican Composers”—- TheMuseum of Making Music and city of Carlsbad present “The Brillianceof Mexican Composers,” a concert featuring music by Lara,Velasquez, Manzanero and more; 7 p.m. May 14; Carlsbad DoveLibrary, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad; $15; 760-438-5996.
Fonseca—- The Latin pop band performs twoconcerts as part of SeaWorld San Diego’s Viva la Musica Latinconcert series; concerts are free with a Fun Card annual pass; 4and 6:30 p.m. May 15; Lagoon Stadium, SeaWorld San Diego, 500SeaWorld Drive, San Diego; Fun Pass: $69.99, adults; $61.99,children (3-9); free, children 2 and under; $12, parking;800-257-4268 or seaworldsandiego.com.
Gipsy Kings—- 8 p.m. May 19; Belly UpTavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $125; 858-481-8140 orbellyup.com.
Prince Royal—- The Latin pop band performstwo concerts as part of SeaWorld San Diego’s Viva la Musica Latinconcert series; concerts are free with a Fun Card annual pass; 4and 6:30 p.m. May 21; Lagoon Stadium, SeaWorld San Diego, 500SeaWorld Drive, San Diego; Fun Pass: $69.99, adults; $61.99,children (3-9); free, children 2 and under; $12, parking;800-257-4268 or seaworldsandiego.com.
El Gran Combo—- The salsa orchestra performstwo concerts as part of SeaWorld San Diego’s Viva la Musica Latinconcert series; concerts are free with a Fun Card annual pass; 4and 6:30 p.m. May 22; Lagoon Stadium, SeaWorld San Diego, 500SeaWorld Drive, San Diego; Fun Pass: $69.99, adults; $61.99,children (3-9); free, children 2 and under; $12, parking;800-257-4268 or seaworldsandiego.com.
Filipino Stars in concert—- ArmidaSiguion-Reyna leads this all-star show featuring Bayang Barrios,Miguel Castro, Bo Cerrudo, Rachelle Gerodias, Raul Montesa, RichardReynoso, Cris Villonco and Lirio Vital; 8 p.m. May 27; Infinity,Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala; $38-$58;877-946-7252 or palacasino.com/entertainment.
Celtic Crossroads—- Celtic musicians PatricPetrie, Colin Clyne and David Lally perform a mix of Irish andScottish music; 7:30 p.m. June 25; Sunshine Brooks Theatre, 217 N.Coast Highway, Oceanside; $15; 760-529-9140 orwww.nvtheatre.com.
Ky-Mani Marley—- With Gramps Morgan ofMorgan Heritage; 9 p.m. July 19; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. CedrosAve., Solana Beach; $26-$28; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Matisyahu—- 7 p.m. Aug. 7; EmbarcaderoMarina Park South, behind San Diego Convention Center, 111 W.Harbor Drive, San Diego; $37; $102, dinner package; 619-235-0804 orsandiegosymphony.org.
San Diego Symphony Summer Pops: Ozomatli—-L.A. world-beat/hip-hop collective plays with symphony; 7:30 p.m.Aug. 21; Embarcadero Marina Park South, behind San Diego ConventionCenter, 111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego; $25; 619-235-0804 orsandiegosymphony.org.
CLASSICAL
California Institute of Music “Rising Stars”concert—- Music by Mendelssohn, Paganini, Saint-Saens,Franck and Mozart; 1 p.m. April 23; Carmel Valley Library, 3919Townsgate Drive, Carmel Valley; 858-538-8158.
Mainly Mozart Spotlight Series—- Stringplayers and pianist perform Mozart’s Duo for Violin and Viola in Bflat, Beethoven’s Piano Trio in C minor and Beach’s Piano Quintetin F sharp minor for Piano and Strings; 7:30 p.m. (6:30 p.m.,Austrian wine celebration; artist Q&A follows concert) April 29and 30; the Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive,La Jolla; $48; also 2 p.m. May 1; Beethoven and Beach pieces; St.Elizabeth Seton Church, 6628 Santa Isabel St., Carlsbad; $25;619-239-0100, ext. 2, or mainlymozart.org.
Orchestra Nova: “Travelogue: Around the World”—- The program includes music from Asia, Russia, Europe and theAmericas; 4 p.m. April 30; California Center for the Arts,Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $25-$34;800-988-4253.
MiraCosta Chorale Concert: “Spring Finale”—-MiraCosta’s Masterworks Chorale and Chamber Choir and the San Diegomesa College Choir perform works by Bach and Imant Raminsh; 7:30p.m. April 30; Concert Hall, Building 2400, MiraCosta College, 1Barnard Drive, Oceanside; $10, general; $8, seniors/students;760-795-6815 or miracosta.edu/artsandevents.
La Jolla Symphony & Chorus—- Choraldirector David Chase conducts Bach’s “The Passion According to St.Matthew” with guests Jon Lee Keenan, Angela Cadelago, JanelleDeStefano, Gregorio Gonzalez, Abdiel Gonzalez and North CoastSingers; 7:30 p.m. April 30 and 3 p.m. May 1; MandevilleAuditorium, UC San Diego, La Jolla; $15-$29;lajollsymphony.com.
Shanghai Quartet—- Program includes works byJoaquin Turina, Yi-Wen Jiang, Penderecki and Brahms; 8 p.m. May 5;Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa;$60; 714-556-2787 or scfta.org.
San Diego Symphony: “Tchaikovsky to Prokofiev”—- Russian-oriented progream features Weber’s Overture to “DerFreischutz,” Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 in C major, Prokofiev’s PianoConcerto No. 3 in C major and Tchaikovsky’s “Capriccio Italien”;featured musician is pianist Yuja Wang; 8 p.m. May 6, 8 p.m. May 7and 2 p.m. May 8; Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., San Diego;$20-$96; 619-235-0800 or sandiegosymphony.org.
Orchestra Nova: “Victory Through Peace”—-Concert honors military families with a program that includesBeethoven’s Fifth Symphony; 7:30 p.m. May 13; St. Paul’s Cathedral,2728 Sixth Ave., San Diego; $22-$60; also 7:30 p.m. May 14;Qualcomm Hall, 5775 Morehouse Drive, San Diego; $30-$99; and 7:30p.m. May 16; Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art SanDiego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; $35-$45; 858-0290 ororchestranova.org.
San Diego Symphony: “The Firebird”—- Programfeatures Barber’s Symphony No. 1 in One Movement, Danzi’s SinfoniaConcertante for Flute, Clarinet and Orchestra in B-flat major,Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Capriccio Espagnol” and Stravinsky’s “TheFirebird” Suite; featured musicians are flutist Demarre McGill andclarinetist Anthony McGill; 8 p.m. May 21; Copley Symphony, 750 BSt., San Diego; $20-$96; 619-235-0800 or sandiegosymphony.org.
Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet—- ClarinetistAnthony McGill of Metropolitan Opera Orchestra performs a programwith the San Diego Symphony String Quartet that features Mozart’sQuintet for Clarinet and Strings and Beethoven’s Septet in E-flatmajor; 7:30 p.m. May 24; the Neurosciences Institute, 10640 JohnJay Hopkins Drive, La Jolla; $20; 619-235-0804 orsandiegosymphony.org.
San Diego Symphony: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 in Cminor—- Jahja Ling conducts evening that features hostNuvi Mehta; 7:30 p.m. May 26; Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., SanDiego; $20; 619-235-0804 or sandiegosymphony.org.
San Diego Symphony: Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony—- Night of Beethoven: Overture to “Coriolan,” Violin Concerto inD major and Symphony No. 5 in C minor; 8 p.m. May 27, 8 p.m. May 28and 2 p.m. May 29; Copley Symphony, 750 B St., San Diego; $20-$96;619-235-0804 or sandiegosymphony.org.
Redlands Symphony—- Four combined chorusesjoin the orchestra in a performance of Mahler’s Symphony No. 2(“The Resurrection”); 3 p.m. May 22; Bob Burton Center for thePerforming Arts, 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook; $38, general;$25, active military with ID, $10, full-time student with ID;760-451-8644 or fallbrookmusicsociety.org.
Mainly Mozart Festival: Misha and Cipa Dichter—- Program features Mozart’s Fantasia for Musical Clockwork in Fminor for two pianos, Sonata in C for two pianos and Sonata in Dfor two pianos, as well as several pieces by Liszt; 7:30 p.m. June7; the Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive, LaJolla; $48; 619-239-0100, ext. 2, or mainlymozart.org.
Mainly Mozart Festival Orchestra—- DaveAtherton conducts program of Bach/Mozart’s Piano Concerto in Eflat, Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 12 in A, Vivaldi’s “The FourSeasons” (Spring & Summer and Autumn & Winter); featuredmusicians: violinist William Preucil and pianist Anton Nel; 7:30p.m. June 9; the Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John Jay HopkinsDrive, La Jolla; $55; 619-239-0100, ext. 2, ormainlymozart.org.
Mainly Mozart Festival Orchestra—- Programfeatures Mozart’s Serenade in G, “Eine kleine Nachtmusik,” Haydn’sPiano Concerto in D, Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante in A for StringTrio and Orchestra, and Haydn’s Symphony No. 45 in F sharp minor(“Farewell”); 7:30 p.m. June 11; Balboa Theatre, 468 Fourth Ave.,San Diego; $20-$85; 619-239-0100, ext. 2, or mainlymozart.org.
Mainly Mozart Festival Orchestra—- Programfeatures Mozart’s Symphony No. 16 in C and Piano Concerto No. 20 inD minor, and Schubert’s Symphony No. 5 in B flat; featured musicianis pianist Adam Neiman; 7:30 p.m. June 14; Balboa Theatre, 468Fourth Ave., San Diego; $20-$85; 619-239-0100, ext. 2, ormainlymozart.org.
Mainly Mozart Festival Orchestra—- Programfeatures Mozart’s Oveture: “Il sogno di Scipione,” Rodrigo’sConcierto de Aranjuez and Mozart’s Serenade No. 4 in D; featuredmusician is guitarist Angel Romero; 7:30 p.m. June 16; BalboaTheatre, 468 Fourth Ave., San Diego; $20-$85; 619-239-0100, ext. 2,or mainlymozart.org.
Mainly Mozart Festival: Violinist James Ehnes andpianist Orion Weiss—- Program features Stravinsky’sSuite Italienne, Grieg’s Violin Sonata No. 3 in C minor, Mozart’sViolin Sonata No. 20 in C and Saint-Sains’ Violin Sonata No. 1 in Dminor; 7:30 p.m. June 17; the Neurosciences Institute, 10640 JohnJay Hopkins Drive, La Jolla; $48; 619-239-0100, ext. 2, ormainlymozart.org.
Mainly Mozart Festival Orchestra—- Programfeatures Mozart’s Serenade No. 12 in C minor, Mendelssohn’s ViolinConcerto in E minor, Mendelssohn’s Nocturne from “Midsummer Night’sDream” and Mozart’s Symphony No. 36 in C (“Linz”); 7:30 p.m. June18; Balboa Theatre, 468 Fourth Ave., San Diego; $20-$85;619-239-0100, ext. 2, or mainlymozart.org.
San Diego Symphony Summer Pops: Star SpangledPops—- Marvin Hamlisch leads patriotic program ofall-American hits from Broadway and beyond, Sousa marches, a saluteto the military and fireworks that features “American Idol”participants David Hernandez (Season 7) and Lakisha Jones (Season6); 7:30 p.m. July 1 to 3; Embarcadero Marina Park South, behindSan Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego;$17-$76; 619-235-0804 or sandiegosymphony.org.
San Diego Symphony Summer Pops: 1812 TchaikovskySpectacular—- 16-year-old Chu-Fang Huang performs firstmovement of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2to 4; Embarcadero Marina Park South, behind San Diego ConventionCenter, 111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego; $17-$76; 619-235-0804 orsandiegosymphony.org.
