{"id":423853,"date":"2026-08-04T21:04:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T21:04:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/423853\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T21:04:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T21:04:09","slug":"bad-to-the-bone-blues-and-country-acts-takes-over-san-diego","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/423853\/","title":{"rendered":"Bad to the Bone blues and country acts takes over San Diego"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Ashley<\/a>Ashley Norton to play at Humphreys Backstage Live on Aug. 10. (Photo courtesy of by John Hancock)<\/p>\n

Electro-pop trio \u2018strikes\u2019 back at the Music Box<\/p>\n

Los Angeles-based electro pop trio, The Strike, comes to Music Box on Aug. 7. This is modern pop at its best. The band wears its influences on its sleeve, so fans of 1980\u2019s new wave-oriented dance music in particular will love The Strike\u2019s blend of atmospheric keyboards, anthemic choruses and beats. Songs such as \u201cEdge of the World\u201d sound like a cross between \u201cMirage\u201d era Fleetwood Mac and The Police\u2019s 1979 single, \u201cMessage In A Bottle,\u201d while melancholy tunes like \u201cI Wish That You Would\u201d are earworms so catchy you\u2019ll find yourself humming along to them by the second chorus. Expect the night\u2019s biggest fan interaction to be for the romantic ballad, \u201cUntil the Lights Go Out,\u201d a song whose coda is custom-made for a crowd sing-along and the communal waving of hands in the air.<\/p>\n

The Strike: Friday, Aug. 7 at Music Box<\/a>, 1337 India St. 8 p.m. $36.<\/p>\n

Cassie B takes the stage at Moonshine Flats<\/p>\n

Singer Cassie B has a two-night stand at downtown\u2019s Moonshine Flats on Aug. 7 and 8. Winner of the 2026 San Diego Music Award for \u201cBest Pop Artist,\u201d Cassie B will bring her dancefloor-filling covers of modern country and Top 40 hits mixed in with a few retro gems to downtown. But also keep an ear open for her own original songs. Recent singles such as \u201cDefinitely You,\u201d \u201cHoney,\u201d and especially \u201cCheckmate\u201d are as good and radio-friendly as those of many of the artists she covers.<\/p>\n

Cassie B: Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7 and 8 at Moonshine Flats<\/a>, 344 7th Ave., 9:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Vintage creep combo at Lou Lou\u2019s<\/p>\n

Masked and fez-wearing instrumental combo, Creepxotica will take the historic clamshell stage at Lou Lou\u2019s on Aug. 7. An offshoot of beloved costumed garage rockers, The Creepy Creeps, in this guise, they offer up a nice blend of exotica, surf music and cocktail jazz that\u2019s a great soundtrack to a night out. Beyond the masks and costumes, these five musicians can really play, with cool, vintage-sounding arrangements of their tunes. Creepxotica\u2019s various record releases are all welcome additions to any music collection, but this is a band you definitely have to see live for full effect.<\/p>\n

Creepxotica: Friday, Aug. 7, at Lou Lou\u2019s<\/a>, 2223 El Cajon Blvd. 8 p.m. No cover.<\/p>\n

Point Loma Park Summer Concert Series comes to an end<\/p>\n

The 2026 summer Concert series at Point Loma Park wraps up on Aug. 7 with a double bill, featuring tribute bands Swift Nation and The Sabrina Show, performing the hits of Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter. This is a dream bill for fans of modern pop. Carpenter\u2019s songs, such as \u201cEspresso\u201d are pop gems that will get the crowd riled up. But the music of Swift, and songs such as \u201cShake It Off\u201d and \u201cBlank Space,\u201d will be the event\u2019s biggest draw. There is no doubt that Swift is the biggest star currently on the planet, with the most devoted fanbase this side of The Beatles, so expect a legion of Swifties singing along to every word at this show.<\/p>\n

Swift Nation: Friday, Aug. 7, at Point Loma Park<\/a>, 1049 Catalina Blvd. 5:30 p.m. Free.<\/p>\n

Getting Fabulous at the Belly Up<\/p>\n

Famed blues combo, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, return to The Belly Up Tavern on Aug. 9. Formed in 1974, the band is currently touring in support of their most recent album, \u201cStruck Down.\u201d The Fabulous Thunderbirds lineup has changed many times over the decades, but it still features singer Kim Wilson, and now includes guitarist Dean Shot, keyboardist Kevin Anker, bassist Steve Gomes and drummer Nico Leophonte. The new album\u2019s songs, such as \u201cThat\u2019s Cold,\u201d are worthy additions to the band\u2019s canon and great showcases for Shot\u2019s guitar work, but the night\u2019s biggest cheers will be for the group\u2019s two 1986 hits, \u201cWrap It Up\u201d and \u201cTuff Enough.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Fabulous Thunderbirds: Sunday, Aug. 9 at The Belly Up Tavern<\/a>, 143 S. Cedros Ave. 8 p.m. $45.<\/p>\n

Some stand-up guys at Standley\u2019s<\/p>\n

Standley Park\u2019s Summer Concerts series continues on Aug. 9 with a performance from classic rockers, The Stand Up Guys. Featuring a quartet of local cover band all-stars, including guitarists Mark Siers and Andy Tirpak, bassist Bob Wade and drummer Melvin Love, the group is basically a fun live jukebox, specializing in hits from the 1960s and 1970s. The band plays an excellent version of songs from the likes of Eagles, Stevie Wonder and Roy Orbison, making for a fun, family-friendly way to wrap up the weekend.<\/p>\n

The Stand Up Guys: Sunday, Aug. 9, at Standley Park<\/a>, 3585 Governor Drive. 5-7 p.m. Free.<\/p>\n

One of a kind Kid Congo and the Pink Monkey Birds at the Casbah<\/p>\n

Iconic guitarist Kid Congo brings his group, the Pink Monkey Birds, to the Casbah on Aug. 9 for a special afternoon show. Best known for his work with such acclaimed groups as The Gun Club, The Cramps, and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, with the Pink Monkey Birds Powers continues to mix elements of primal R&B, punk, and reverb-drenched rock \u2018n\u2019 roll, for a modern take on vintage sounds. Recent single, \u201cSean DeLear,\u201d shows that after almost five decades, Powers is still turning out great tunes. Fans will be happy to note that recent setlists have included songs from Powers\u2019 stints with both The Cramps and The Gun Club. High octane rock trio, The Film Company, opens the show.<\/p>\n

Kid Congo & The Pink Monkey Birds: Sunday, Aug. 9 at The Casbah<\/a>, 2501 Kettner Blvd. 4 p.m. $23.<\/p>\n

Ashley E. Norton at Humphrey\u2019s Backstage<\/p>\n

Currently on the road in advance of her upcoming, Jeff Berkley produced album, \u201cVeteran\u2019s Daughter,\u201d singer-songwriter Ashley E. Norton plays at Humphreys Backstage Live on Aug. 10. Although her music is usually filed under Americana, Norton\u2019s songs actually have a broader range, with plenty pop and rock in her tunes, and set lists that might include both country-based originals, a Simon & Garfunkel tune or a Led Zeppelin favorite. Norton tours the country with different musicians and combos, most often with Dolly\u2019s Revenge, but here she\u2019ll be in solo mode giving her fans a great opportunity to see her perform her heartfelt songs in a picturesque, intimate setting.<\/p>\n

Bluesman George Thorogood is Bad to the Bone at Humphrey\u2019s<\/p>\n

Blues aficionados won\u2019t want to miss an appearance from guitarist George Thorogood and his group, The Destroyers at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay on Aug. 12. It\u2019s been almost 50 years since the release of Thorogood\u2019s debut album, but the group has lost none of its live power in the ensuing decades. They remain one of the best bar bands on the road today, with Thorogood and his group consistently delivering a high-energy set of hard rockin\u2019 blues standards. Fans will be happy to note that the current tour is built around Thorogood\u2019s best-known material, including his hit covers of the likes of Hank Williams \u201cMove It On Over\u201d and John Lee Hooker\u2019s \u201cOne Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer,\u201d and of course, \u201cBad To The Bone.\u201d<\/p>\n

George Thorogood & The Destroyers: Wednesday, Aug. 12, at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay<\/a>, 2241 Shelter Island Drive. 7:30 p.m. $109.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Ashley Norton to play at Humphreys Backstage Live on Aug. 10. (Photo courtesy of by John Hancock) Electro-pop…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":423854,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[28],"tags":[9400,74,76,75],"class_list":["post-423853","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-san-diego","tag-live-music","tag-san-diego","tag-san-diego-headlines","tag-san-diego-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/423853","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=423853"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/423853\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/423854"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=423853"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=423853"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=423853"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}