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<\/a>Rodney Atkins (Photo courtesy of The Sound)<\/p>\nCountry singer-songwriter\u00a0Rodney Atkins<\/a>\u00a0has scored six number-one hits on the strength of his down-to-earth songs that center on family, hard work, spiritual resilience, patriotism, and rural life. Among his biggest hits are \u201cWatching You\u201d (named Song of the Decade by Country Aircheck), \u201cIf You\u2019re Going Through Hell (Before the Devil Even Knows),\u201d\u00a0\u201cThese Are My People,\u201d \u201cCleaning This Gun (Come On In Boy),\u201d \u201cIt\u2019s America,\u201d \u201cFarmer\u2019s Daughter,\u201d\u00a0and \u201cTake a Back Road.\u201d\u00a0He was named Top New Male Vocalist at the American Country Music Awards and he has amassed over four billion global streams and 1.5 billion on-demand streams.<\/p>\n Where: The Sound, 2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar<\/p>\n When: Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7 pm<\/p>\n Ages: All ages<\/p>\n Get tickets<\/a><\/p>\n Hutchins Consort: Bach and rock<\/p>\n The Hutchins Consort<\/a>\u00a0performs on the rare and beautiful Hutchins violins, a distinctive lineup of eight specially-crafted violins that collectively span an astonishing eight octaves. This configuration allows Hutchins Consort to recreate the rich textures and dynamic intricacies of a full orchestra, all within the intimacy of a chamber ensemble. For the third concert of the current season, the Consort will perform Bach\u2019s Brandenburg Concerto 3, A Musical Offering and various rock \u2018n\u2019 roll favorites.\u00a0The program will repeat for another performance on Sunday, March 22, at Corona Del Mar.<\/p>\n Where: St. Andrew\u2019s Episcopal Church, 890 Balour Drive, Encinitas<\/p>\n When: Friday, March 20, 2026 at 7 pm<\/p>\n Ages: All ages<\/p>\n Get tickets<\/a><\/p>\n Kevin Ryan<\/p>\n Multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter\u00a0Kevin Ryan<\/a>\u00a0spent part of his childhood living in the Virgin Islands, where he was exposed to a diverse array of musical styles from all around the world.\u00a0Finding a passion for music at a young age, he picked up the electric bass guitar as his main instrument, later gravitating\u00a0towards guitar, drums, and piano. A self-taught musician, he\u00a0explores tonal and harmonic expression\u00a0on releases such as his solo album Search For the Illest Wav, as well as collaborating with other artists.\u00a0The performance takes place at the Mission Bay Resort venue\u00a0Covewood<\/a>,\u00a0a stylish waterfront eatery offering gourmet New American fare, including brunch and a full bar.<\/p>\n Where: Covewood Restaurant, 1775 E Mission Bay Drive, San Diego<\/p>\n When: Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11 am<\/p>\n Ages: All ages<\/p>\n More info<\/a><\/p>\n Christian Taylor<\/p>\n Singer\u00a0Christian Taylor<\/a>\u00a0is known for his raspy, soulful voice. The grandson of the Ventures drummer Mel Taylor and Las Vegas musician Mary Kaye, he\u2019s also a track and field athlete who specializes in the triple jump. Taylor blends a love for soul, blues, and Americana into his own raw sound, relying mostly on his distinct voice. His debut album\u00a0Daydream\u00a0was released in 2016, followed by an in-studio EP,\u00a0The Citizen Sessions,\u00a0in 2017. Taylor signed with San Diego\u2019s Pacific Records in late 2019, just before he performed at that year\u2019s Wonderfront Festival. He released a new EP in 2024 called\u00a0The Moon View Sessions.<\/p>\n Where: Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, 1380 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego<\/p>\n When: Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 6 pm<\/p>\n Ages: All ages<\/p>\n More info<\/a><\/p>\n Art of Elan: Boundless<\/p>\n Season 19 of the Vision series presents\u00a0Art Of Elan<\/a>: Boundless, which ties into\u00a0the current museum exhibit Boundless Reflections in Southern California Landscapes. The evening\u2019s musical program invites deep listening and explores how music (and the arts in general) can capture the spirit of a place. Featuring music by Kian Ravaei and Dirk Michael Kirsch, among others, this program takes listeners on a kaleidoscopic journey through time and space. A champagne reception takes place at 6 pm, with the concert starting at 7.<\/p>\n Where: Mingei International Museum, 1430 El Prado, San Diego<\/p>\n When: Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 7 pm<\/p>\n Ages: All ages<\/p>\n Get tickets<\/a><\/p>\n 19th Annual Indian Music & Dance Festival<\/p>\n Happening in La Jolla March 23 through March 29, the\u00a019th Annual Indian Music & Dance Festival<\/a>\u00a0is a\u00a0celebration of Indian music and dance with performances featuring over 75 artists from India and the U.S. and 150 children from San Diego and around the country. Organized by the Indian Fine Arts Academy of San Diego and taking place at multiple venues, the event highlight classical music and dance, including a biographical play about the late\u00a0Ravi Shankar<\/a>, Enchantment, and a dance presentation of Aham Pravahini by Guru Shobana, a\u00a0Bharatanatyam production that explores the flow of the inner self via grace, strength, devotion, and expressive storytelling. Artists and performers slated to appear include Malladi Suribabu, V.V.S. Murari, S. Sowmya, T.M. Krishna, Ashwani Shankar, and Vishaka Hari.<\/p>\n Where: David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre and Indian Fine Arts Academy, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla<\/p>\n When: March 23-29, 2026<\/p>\n Ages: All ages<\/p>\n Get tickets<\/a><\/p>\n Boyce Avenue<\/p>\n Acoustic rockers\u00a0Boyce Avenue<\/a>\u00a0are recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the most-viewed independent band in the world, especially on YouTube, boasting over 6.8 billion views and 16.8 million subscribers. The Florida-based trio \u2013 consisting of brothers Alejandro, Fabian, and Daniel Manzano \u2013 is best known for their\u00a0melodic and offbeat covers of pop songs and rock hits, as well as for original music released on their own label, 3 Peace Records. They\u2019ve also collaborated with artists like Bea Miller, Fifth Harmony, and Sarah Hyland. The downtown concert will be opened by\u00a0Erie, PA-based rock cover band\u00a0First To Eleven<\/a>, who have\u00a0gained over two million YouTube subscribers by posting weekly covers.<\/p>\n Where: House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Avenue, San Diego<\/p>\n When: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7 pm<\/p>\n Ages: All ages, minors must be accompanied, see ticket page<\/p>\n Get tickets<\/a><\/p>\n Crowbar and Eyehategod<\/p>\n Pioneering New Orleans sludge metal band\u00a0Crowbar<\/a>\u00a0earned their sterling rep on the NOLA metal scene with a distinctively slow and heavy sound, blending doom metal with hardcore punk.\u00a0Led by vocalist-guitarist Kirk Windstein and recently rejoined by former member Pat Bruders, they are recognized for crushing down-tuned riffs on emotionally heavy tracks like \u201cExistence Is Punishment,\u201d \u201cThe Lasting Dose,\u201d and \u201cLike Broken Glass.\u201d New Orleans-based co-headliner\u00a0\u00a0Eyehategod,<\/a>\u00a0formed in 1988, is widely known as pioneers of sludge metal. Extant since 1988, they blend Black Sabbath-style riffs with punk and bluesy feedback-heavy southern rock.\u00a0The City Heights bill includes\u00a0doom\/hardcore trio\u00a0Killwatt<\/a>, featuring original members of the influential hardcore band BL\u2019AST!<\/p>\n Where: Soda Bar, 3615 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego<\/p>\n When: Wednesday, March 25, 2026<\/p>\n Ages: 21+<\/p>\n<\/a>Hutchins Consort (File photo courtesy of San Diego Reader)<\/p>\n<\/a>Kevin Ryan (Photo courtesy of Acoustic Spot Talent)<\/p>\n<\/a>Christian Taylor (File photo courtesy of San Diego Reader)<\/p>\n<\/a>Art of Elan (File photo courtesy of San Diego Reader)<\/p>\n<\/a>Indian Festival (Photo courtesy of indianfinearts.org)<\/p>\n<\/a>Boyce Avenue (Photo courtesy of House of Blues)<\/p>\n<\/a>Crowbar at Soda Bar (Event poster)<\/p>\n