Top 5 Concerts

July 18 – The Tourmaliners / Tio Leo’s, Bay Park. 7 p.m.

Surf rock combo The Tourmaliners celebrate multiple events, including their 5 th Anniversary, the “Best Rock Album” win for their release, Surfidia, at the 2023 SDMA’s and that albums colored vinyl release, with an outdoor dance party at Tio Leo’s.

July 22 – Stevie Salas / The Pourhouse, Oceanside. 7 p.m.

Oceanside native and guitar legend, Stevie Salas returns for a residency at the Pourhouse. Salas got his start with locals This Kids amongst others and has since gone on to tour and record with a long list of luminaries including Mick Jagger, Rod Stewart, Michael Hutchence and many more.

August 2 – Ambrosia / The Belly Up Tavern, Encinitas. 8 p.m. 1970’s hitmakers led by David Pack return. After more than four decades, their string of classics including “Holding On To Yesterday,” “You’re The Only Woman,” and “How Much I Feel,” are still radio favorites.

August 2 – Jeremy Morris and Friends / Navajo Live, San Carlos. 7:30 p.m.

Michigan based powerpop rocker makes a rare local appearance at Navajo Live. Morris’s latest album is the prog influenced, From Here to Eternity , but for this show he will stick to his three minute pop gems and a selection of choice covers.

August 5 – Swive & Tamar Berk / The Casbah, San Diego. 8:30 p.m.

An excellent double bill featuring two of the area’s best rock performers, ace combo Swive and Tamar Berk. Both have excellent new releases, Tamar Berk with Tiny Injuries and Swive with Stereophonic Stylings Volume One , both recommended. The band Bunk Beds opens the night.