Produced in association with one of Southern California’s premier rock venues, The Casbah, San Diego heats things up on August 28th & 29th with their 25th Annual Street Scene in the East Village (and adjacent to Petco Park). In essence, it’s the ultimate two-day musical block party and the perfect way to kiss summer goodbye. So drop those world-famous fish tacos, hop in your car or on your surf board and get in on the excitement. Last year they managed to score Beck, TV On The Radio, and Cold War Kids, among others, but it looks like they may have outdone themselves for this year (complete lineup here.). Boasting over 40 bands, the multi-stage street set up features some of the biggest names in indie rock, alternative rock, hip hop and pop today that I’ll probably get into mutliple arguments with myself over which bands to check out. Here’s a little taste of what to expect, if you can handle all the action:
Friday, August 28th
Black Eyed Peas, Modest Mouse, Cake, Conor Oberst & The Mystic Valley Band, Band of Horses, Girl Talk, Devendra Banhart, Chromeo, Calexico, Matt & Kim, Deerhunter, Holy Fuck, Anya Marina
Saturday, August 29th
M.I.A., Thievery Corporation, The Dead Weather, Silversun Pickups, Of Montreal, The Faint, Busta Rhymes, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, Ted Leo & The Pharmacists, No Age, Ra Ra Riot, Los Campesinos!
The show is rain or shine (who are we kidding, when does it ever rain in beautifully sunny San Diego!?). Doors open: 4pm – midnight, both nights. For $65 bucks, you can see 20+ bands in one day and it’s totally worth it. There are also two-day passes, or the option of VIP treatment if you’re above all that recession talk. For additional ticket information, go here. So, come celebrate the end of summer at this killer rock block party. See you there!
Street Scene: website | tickets
