thursday, oct. 8
Jon Pardi
Pardi is a longtime road warrior, a veteran of four-set shows and constant travel, someone who brings a wealth of experience to bear every time he steps in front of a microphone. He has gone on tour with kindred spirit and label mate Eric Church, and earned a slot on the Austin City Limits Festival, one of the country world’s most prestigious venues. His on-stage charisma and accessibility, his polished yet raucous sound, and his well-crafted and infectious songs earn him new fans wherever he goes. With special guests Brothers Osborne.
House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave. in San Diego, 7 p.m., tickets from $10, 619-299-2583, houseofblues.com
friday, oct. 9
Jesse Cook
For Jesse Cook, music has been a journey. “Over the years, I’ve taken my music and tried to cross-pollinate it with music from different parts of the world,” explains the 50-year-old global-guitar virtuoso. After two decades of crisscrossing the world in restless pursuit of inspiration, innovation and collaboration, the Paris-born, Toronto-raised Cook changed course for his ninth studio album One World. Instead of exotic locales, he stayed home in his studio. Instead of a foreign legion of performers, he relied on his own devices. And instead of exploring cul de sacs of music – flamenco, classical, rumba, world beat, pop, blues or jazz – he united them.
Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr. in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets $40, 800-745-3000, humphreysconcerts.com
saturday, oct. 10
Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood
Armed with nothing but their sharp wit, comedians Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood take to the live stage to create hilarious and original scenes in their two-man show. Known by TV audiences for their work on Whose Line is it Anyway?, Colin and Brad improvise new material every night from audience suggestions and participation. “Interactive” in every sense of the word, Colin and Brad will take the audience on a comedic high-wire act … just like a live version of Whose Line! Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter for all ages!
Pala Events Center, Pala Casino Spa Resort, 11154 Hwy. 76 in Pala, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $39.50, 877-946-7252, palacasino.com
sunday, oct. 11
Andy Kindler
Andy Kindler is known in comedy circles as a troublemaker. Originally from New York, and now complaining from California, he annoys people all over the world. Andy is a frequent guest and correspondent for The Late Show with David Letterman. Each summer at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal he delivers the State of the Industry address to a packed ballroom filled with comics and Hollywood industry types. He is infamous for his scathing attacks on the world of entertainment, including the previously taboo practice of making fun of his fellow comedians.
The American Comedy Company, 818B Sixth Ave. in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets $16, 619-795-3858, americancomedyco.com
monday, oct. 12
Hank Easton
A musician who has been labeled “San Diego’s best kept secret,” Hank Easton may not be able to hang on to this moniker much longer. The secret is quickly coming out of the bag. Arguably the best guitarist in the San Diego area, he is rapidly attracting fans worldwide to his unique style of jazz-pop-rock-blues-fusion guitar playing and songwriting. With the release of three new CDs of original music in just the past year, Easton is destined to become an important figure in jazz/rock guitar and composition over the next few years.
Croce’s Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave. in San Diego, 7p.m., 619-233-4355, crocesparkwest.com
tuesday, oct. 13
The Tenors
Since their formation in 2007, The Tenors have performed more than 500 concerts on five continents and made over 150 television appearances, including on The Oprah Winfrey Show (with Céline Dion), at the 2014 National Christmas Tree Lighting at the White House, at the 2014 Stanley Cup Finals, the 2012 Emmy Awards, Her Majesty The Queen’s 2012 Diamond Jubilee at Windsor Castle in England, and the 2010 Vancouver Olympic opening ceremonies. They have shared the stage with such artists as Andrea Bocelli, Sting, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Jennifer Hudson, Ellie Goulding, Justin Bieber, Earth, Wind & Fire and more.
Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave. in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $23, 619-570-1100, sandiegotheatres.org
wednesday, oct. 14
Mixtape
The hit ‘80s music party is back rockin’ the Gaslamp! Mixtape is a massively entertaining collection of your favorite memories of the ‘80s, with the music of Journey, Duran Duran, Peter Gabriel, The Cure, U2, Dire Straits, Sting, Madonna, the B52s, Michael Jackson and much more. It’s a celebration of that most awesome of decades, performed by a multi-talented cast and San Diego’s hottest band!
The Horton Grand Theatre, 444 Fourth Ave. in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets $32, 619-437-6000, lambsplayers.org
