thursday, jan. 14
Cristela Alonzo
The co-creator, co-executive producer and star of the ABC sitcom, Cristela, an achievement which caps a whirlwind year. Cristela Alonzo rose to fame in the world of standup and has since topped multiple comedy power player lists including “Variety’s Top 10 Comics to Watch,” “Top 10 Comedy Acts to Watch in 2014” by LA Weekly, Cosmo Latina’s “8 Women You Should be Following on Twitter,” Time Out’s “Comics to Watch,” Cosmo’s “13 Female Comedians to Watch For in 2014,” and “One of the 50 Comedians You Should and WILL Know” by Vulture.com.
The American Comedy Company, 818B Sixth Ave. in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets $18, 619-795-3858, americancomedyco.com
friday, jan. 15
Jerry Seinfeld
America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, will be performing his signature stand-up routine. Seinfeld has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere. Seinfeld now sets his sights on performing both nationally and internationally in 2016.
Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave. in San Diego, 7 and 9:3 p.m., tickets from $49, 619-570-1100, broadwaysd.com
saturday, jan. 16
Led Zepagain
Since the band`s inception in 1989, Led Zepagain has become highly regarded as the most authentic representation of Led Zeppelin in the world today. In January of 2004, Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page himself attended a Led Zepagain show at the House of Blues in Los Angeles.
House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave. in San Diego, 7 p.m., tickets from $35, 619-299-2583, houseofblues.com
sunday, jan. 17
Robin Henkel Band
Robin Henkel promises nothing, if not a surprise here and there. This is just the way the San Diego native is. He wants to shake things up, so expect the unexpected. As a guitar player, Robin can play blues, jazz, funk, country swing, Hawaiian and Latin music. He borrows from each of those styles when he performs and sometimes even surprises himself with the musical direction his songs take. – Mike Klinsman
Lestat’s Coffee House, 3343 Adams Ave. in San Diego, 7-11:30 p.m., 619-282-0437, lestats.com
monday, jan. 18
Michele Lundeen
Dubbed the “Queen of Steam” for her stirring vocals and electrifying stage presence, Michele Lundeen does indeed command attention. Often described as “Janis Joplin meets Bonnie Raitt” (or think Lydia Pense, Bonnie Bramlett, Bette Midler, Etta James, Aretha Franklin!), Michele is a powerful, soulful vocalist with an incomparable style all her own. She and her band effortlessly blend classic roadhouse rhythm & blues, jump swing, Memphis groove, sultry jazz and funky soul into a satisfying musical stew. An established, popular and respected veteran of the club, concert and festival circuit in both Northern Nevada and Southern California, Michele has shared stages with dozens of nationally known blues and roots artists from John Lee Hooker to Elvin Bishop and Savoy Brown to Queen Ida while gaining a reputation as a talented headliner in her own right.
Humphreys Backstage Live, 2241 Shelter Island Drive in San Diego, 7 p.m., $5 cover, 619-224-3577, humphreysbackstagelive.com
tuesday, jan. 19
Jeremy Denk
One of America’s most thought-provoking, multi-faceted, and compelling artists, pianist Jeremy Denk is the winner of a 2013 MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship, the 2014 Avery Fisher Prize and Musical America’s 2014 Instrumentalist of the Year award. This chamber concert, performed during January’s Piano Festival, will feature Janácek’s Capriccio for Piano (Left Hand) and Winds.
Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B Street in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $30, 619-235-0804, sandiegosymphony.org
wednesday, jan. 20
Clay Colton Band
While opening for the Zac Brown Band and Little Texas, placing 3rd in Kenny Chesney’s Next Big Star Competition, and winning Viejas Casino’s $10,000 Big Country Showdown, the Clay Colton Band has made a respected name for itself in the country, rock, and Irish music community of San Diego. Throughout their experiences of performing up to 200 shows a year for over a decade in California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona, the band has branded their own sound that is infused with the heart of American culture.
Croce’s Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave. in San Diego, 6 p.m., 619-233-4355, crocesparkwest.com
