Bart Mendoza • Special to Times of San Diego, Author at Times of San Diego

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Highbrow, lowbrow, and everything in between: San Diego’s live music roundup

by Bart Mendoza • Special to Times of San Diego May 7, 2026, 12:02 p.m.May 7, 2026, 12:02 p.m.

San Diego’s spring music season is starting out strong in 2026, featuring everything from free opera to icons of punk rock.

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The San Diego Music Awards are here, and much more: Live music this week

by Bart Mendoza • Special to Times of San Diego April 29, 2026, 1:58 p.m.April 30, 2026, 9:19 a.m.

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Throwing down the boogie-woogie and getting acoustic: Live music this week

by Bart Mendoza • Special to Times of San Diego April 21, 2026, 2:00 p.m.April 29, 2026, 1:58 p.m.

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Blasts from the past, emergent stars, and local Americana: Live music this week

by Bart Mendoza • Special to Times of San Diego April 14, 2026, 2:00 p.m.April 14, 2026, 6:13 p.m.

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Cool jazz, hot jams, poppy fun, and Devo: Live music this week

by Bart Mendoza • Special to Times of San Diego April 7, 2026, 2:16 p.m.April 14, 2026, 10:01 a.m.

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Nightmarish rock, jazz greats, a return of local stars: Live music this week

by Bart Mendoza • Special to Times of San Diego March 31, 2026, 9:30 a.m.March 31, 2026, 9:31 a.m.

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Americana, electronica, mash-ups, and much more: Live music this week

by Bart Mendoza • Special to Times of San Diego March 23, 2026, 2:34 p.m.March 23, 2026, 2:34 p.m.

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Punk Rock Rodeo, Doodle POP, and some Swamp Critters to boot: Live music this week

by Bart Mendoza • Special to Times of San Diego March 17, 2026, 2:58 p.m.March 17, 2026, 2:58 p.m.

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Blasts from the past meet the brand-spanking new: Top shows this week

by Bart Mendoza • Special to Times of San Diego March 3, 2026, 4:00 p.m.March 3, 2026, 2:33 p.m.

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Birthdays, benefits, borders: Top shows this week

by Bart Mendoza • Special to Times of San Diego Feb. 24, 2026, 4:00 p.m.Feb. 24, 2026, 1:15 p.m.

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Hot covers, cool jazz, new genres: Top shows this week

by Bart Mendoza • Special to Times of San Diego Feb. 16, 2026, 5:29 p.m.Feb. 16, 2026, 5:29 p.m.

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Hot jazz, cool tunes, Valentine’s Day love jams, and more: Top shows this week

by Bart Mendoza • Special to Times of San Diego Feb. 10, 2026, 11:00 a.m.Feb. 10, 2026, 10:09 a.m.

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Roots rock, a ’60s star, San Diego super band and more: Top shows this week

by Bart Mendoza • Special to Times of San Diego Feb. 5, 2026, 2:45 p.m.Feb. 5, 2026, 3:55 p.m.

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Elevated cover bands, cross-border groundbreakers, and celebrations of life: Top concerts this week

by Bart Mendoza • Special to Times of San Diego Jan. 27, 2026, 1:53 p.m.Jan. 27, 2026, 1:53 p.m.