San Diego's Live Music Scene

Music fans have flocked to San Diego's live music venues for years to discover local bands before they broke nationally.  In the 80's and early 90's, bands like Pitchfork, Drive Like Jehu and Rocket from the Crypt put San Diego's music scene on the map. More recently, local indie favorites like Scarlet Symphony, Pinback, The Locust, and Louis XIV received national and international recognition.

Today, music lovers can explore San Diego's eclectic music scene, catch a show in a waterfront venue, and scout out the next big band while enjoying the region's laid-back Southern California atmosphere.  They can also party at annual outdoor music festivals and sleep like rock stars in some of the city's hottest accommodations like the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego.

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The Belly Up Tavern

Rockin’ since 1974, Belly Up has received national accolades from the likes of Rolling Stone Magazine “one of the hottest clubs on the West Coast.” Voted “San Diego’s Best Live Music Venue” numerous times the Belly Up brings the best in new, up-and-coming artists as well as established legends with genres ranging from alternative rock, rock, reggae, and hip-hop to blues, folk, jazz, Latin &...

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San Diego Music Scene

Whether your taste runs from Aida to zydeco, you'll find your favorite music in exciting settings all over San Diego. The San Diego Symphony spreads its talents from downtown's historic Copley Symphony Hall to the picturesque bay-front and classrooms throughout the county. Musicians of varied talents, including Ben Vereen, the Dublin Philharmonic and Arturo Sandoval, appear during the Symphony's annual concerts....

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San Diego Music History

1960's 1962 - Rosie & The Originals / Angel Baby national hit 1962 1966 - Iron Butterfly is formed in San Diego. Their national hit in 1968, In-A-Gadda-Da-Vita, won them a reputation as the first Heavy Metal band. 1967 - Gary Puckett & The Union Gap forms in San Diego and goes on to record major hits from '67 through '71. 1967 - Frank Zappa, former student at Mission Hills High School, forms The Mothers of...

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Music Venues

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  Anthology
  Anthology - Premier Live Music Venue & Restaurant
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  Barefoot Bar & Grill
  Enjoy outdoor patio dining and live entertainment. Appetizers, sandwiches, burgers and salads. Open daily 7am-10pm.
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  Belly Up Tavern
  Belly Up
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  Croce's Restaurants and Bars
  Croce's Restaurant & Jazz Bar, a popular Gaslamp landmark, is a tribute to Jim Croce, offers Contemporary American Cuisine & Live Music nightly!
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  Harrah's Rincon Casino and Resort
  Harrahs Rincon Casino & Resort is a perfect getaway from it all. We offer 662 luxurious hotel rooms, 8 restaurants, 1600 slots and 60 table games.
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  Henry's Pub
  Beer from around the world, California cuisine, Scandinavian spice, downtown atmosphere, live music.
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  House of Blues
  Downtown San Diego's premier venue for live music, dining and special events!
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  Humphrey's Half Moon Inn & Suites
  A tropical paradise along the shores of San Diego Bay with elegant guest rooms and suites, award winning restaurant and home to Humphreys Concerts.
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  Jimmy Love's
  Located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. Showcasing the finest in contemporary American cuisine along with live music nightly.
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  La Jolla Music Society
  A San Diego premier classical music presenter, showcasing visiting world-class orchestras, soloists and performing arts ensembles.

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