All the World’s a Stage

Whether it’s reggae, blues, world music, or Americana, the San Diego music scene has never been hotter. And awesome talent is popping up from the beaches to the East County, from the border to the North County.

But with all that rocking talent out there, do you (and your band) know anything about the hundreds of local venues that hire musicians?

Well look no further, this column serves up vital info, from someone who knows, including how to contact bookers, what a club’s audience capacity is, do they own a sound system (or not), and what kinds of music bookers are looking for.

So, what are you waiting for? Get out there, get booked and kick up some noise!

CENTRAL SAN DIEGO

Rebecca Jade at Humphrey’s Backstage Live.

Humphrey’s Backstage Live
Address: 2241 Shelter Island Dr., San Diego, CA 92107
Dedicated sound system/soundman: Yes
Music: Every night
Preferred music: All kinds, especially dance music and blues
Booker: Contact Shauna Aguirre (619) 224-3577 X282
saguirre@humphreysrestaurant.com
EPKs accepted: Yes
Pay: $400-$1500

Fast Times in Clairemont.

Fast Times
Address: 3065 Clairemont Dr, San Diego, CA 92117
Dedicated sound system/yes Soundman: no
Music: All week
Preferred music: Classic rock/good acoustic
Booker: Mike Silva
Contact: (619)-642-0338
Info@fasttimwasd.com
EPKs accepted: Yes

Photo by Myrna Vasquez.

Tio Leo’s Lounge (on Napa Street)
Address: 5302 Napa St. San Diego CA 92110
Dedicated sound system/yes: Soundman: yes
Music: All week. Music and dancing, Tuesday through Saturday; Jazz on Sundays; Cabaret, on Mondays
Booker: Frank Sciuto
Contact: (619) 542-1462
EPKs accepted: No

NORTH SAN DIEGO

Boar Cross’n
Address: 390 Grand Ave. Carlsbad 92008
Dedicated sound system/yes Soundman: yes
Music: All week
Preferred music: Classic rock/good acoustic
Booker: Justin
Contact: (760) 729-2989
EPKs accepted: Yes

Reds, Whites & Brews. Photo by John Hancock.

Reds, Whites and Brews
Address: 629 Main St., Ramona, CA 92065
Dedicated sound system/soundman: Self provide
Music: Several nights a week
Preferred music: Country, Americana
Booker: Letitia Peterson, rwbbrewsclub@gmail.com
Contact: (760) 521-7146
EPKs accepted: Yes