SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY

www.sandiegosymphony.org

Jacobs’ Masterworks

GARRICK OHLSSON PLAYS CHOPIN

FEBRUARY 12, 13, 14m

Jahja Ling, conductor; Garrick Ohlsson, piano

CHOPIN: Andante Spianato et Grande Polonaise brillante, in E-flat Major, Op.22

CHOPIN: Piano Concerto No. 2

SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 2

Tickets: $20-$93

Winter Pops

VALENTINE’S DAY AT THE POPS

FEBRUARY 14, 7:30pm

Matthew Garbutt, conductor

Crystal Jarrell, mezzo-soprano

Positive Energy Dance Company

Tickets: $20-$85

TAO: TAIKO DRUMMERS OF JAPAN

FEBRUARY 16, 7:30pm*

Tickets: $20-$85

Symphony Exposed

DUBUSSY’S LA MER

FEBRUARY 25, 7:30pm

Nuvi Mehta, host

Philip Mann, conductor

DEBUSSY: La Mer

Tickets: $20

Jacobs’ Masterworks

DUBUSSY’S LA MER

FEBRUARY 27

Philip Mann, conductor

Julie Ann Smith, harp

Demarre McGill, flute

R. STRAUSS: Don Juan

MOZART: Concerto for Flute and Harp

DEBUSSY: La Mer

Tickets: $20-$93

A GERSHWIN RECITAL STARRING KEVIN COLE

MARCH 3, 7:30pm*

At Irwin M. Jacobs Qualcomm Hall

Kevin Cole, piano and vocals

Tickets: $75, $55, $25

Winter Pops

AN EVENING OF GEORGE GERSHWIN WITH KEVIN COLE

MARCH 5, 6

Marvin Hamlisch, conductor

Kevin Cole, piano

Tickets: $20-$85

Family Festival

GREEN EGGS AND HAM By Dr. Seuss

MARCH 7, 2pm

Philip Mann, conductor

Tickets: Adult: $15 & $25, Child: $10

Special Event*

MOSCOW STATE RADIO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

MARCH 14, 2pm

Alexei Kornienko, conductor

Alexander Sinchuk, piano

TCHAIKOVSKY: Romeo and Juliet; Piano Concerto No. 1; Symphony No. 3

Tickets: $20-$93

ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION

MARCH 17, 7:30pm

Matthew Garbutt, conductor

Tickets: $20-$85

Jacobs’ Masterworks Special Concert

TCHAIKOVSKY’S FIRST SYMPHONY

MARCH 20

Thomas Wilkins, conductor

DVORÁK: Slavonic Dance, Op.46, No. 1

GRIEG: Lyric Suite

BERNSTEIN/HARMON: Candide Suite

TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 1,

Winter Daydreams

Tickets: $20-$93

Winter Pops

BALLET FOLKLÓRICO DE MÉXICO

MARCH 21, 7:30pm*

Tickets: $20-$85

Symphony Exposed

GERSHWIN’S AN AMERICAN IN PARIS

MARCH 25, 7:30pm

GERSHWIN: An American in Paris

Tickets: $20

Jacobs’ Masterworks

GERSHWIN TO BERNSTEIN: ALL AMERICANS

MARCH 26, 27, 28m

Miguel Harth-Bedoya, conductor

Andrea Overturf, English horn

Calvin Price, trumpet

GERSHWIN: Cuban Overture

COPLAND: Quiet City

GERSHWIN: An American in Paris

BERNSTEIN: 3 Dance Episodes from On the Town

GERSHWIN: Porgy and Bess: Symphonic Picture

Tickets: $20-$93

*San Diego Symphony does not perform on these concerts.

Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Ticket Office: (619)235-0804 Website: sandiegosymphony.org

International Guitar Night

Feb. 3, Wednesday, 7pm

On Wednesday, February 3, at 7pm, the Museum of Making Music kicks off the Gartner Concert Series with International Guitar Night, the longest running "mobile guitar festival" in North America, at the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorum in Carlsbad. Each year IGN founder Brian Gore of San Francisco is joined by three of the world's foremost acoustic guitarists to perform their latest original compositions and exchange musical ideas in a public concert setting. This year's guests include Lulo Reinhardt, Stephen Bennett, Brian Gore and Itamar Erez. 

Ever since it began in 1995 in a converted laundromat in the San Francisco Bay Area, International Guitar Night has featured the best performing guitar composers from around the world. Audiences cherish the virtuosity of the musicians and the friendly, informal ambiance of the performances. Participants relish the chance to play with peers from different genres, and to collaborate rather than compete. This unique brand of “guitar positivity” has helped make IGN the most successful guitar showcase of its kind in North America.

The Gartner Concert Series is presented by the Carlsbad City Library in partnership with the Museum of Making Music. It is made possible by the Carlsbad Library and Arts Foundation’s Robert H. Gartner Cultural Endowment Fund.

Tickets are $10. For tickets and information, please call (760) 438-5996, or purchase tickets at www.museumofmakingmusic.org. The Museum of Making Music is located at 5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008.

The California Center for the Arts, Escondido presents

Wells Fargo Free First Wednesdays — “Isadora Duncan: A Unique Recital” starring Kres Mersky

Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 4:00 & 7:00 p.m.

Center Theater

Kres Mersky offers a full-dimensional portrait of Isadora Duncan, an early 20th century woman whose provocative views on art, women’s rights, education, marriage and love continue to inspire to this day. Don’t miss this one-woman show starring an actress of uncommon depth, sensitivity and humor as she shares a rare glimpse into the life of this important American artist.

Tickets: Available on a first-come, first-served basis, one hour prior to curtain.

For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.artcenter.org or call the Ticket Office at (800) 988-4253.

Mike Pettite Presentations Inc presents: In the Mood

Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.

Concert Hall

“In The Mood” celebrates a unique time in American history when a combination of up-tempo big band instrumentals and intimate, romantic ballads set the mood for a future filled with promise, hope and prosperity. It was a time when all of America was listening and dancing to the same kind of music. “In The Mood” is a retro 1940s musical featuring lively and talented singers and dancers accompanied by the sensational String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra. Travel back in time to a place when things were simple, yet charged with emotion and excitement for the future.

Tickets: $37.50 - $14.50

For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.artcenter.org or call the Ticket Office at (800) 988-4253.

The California Center for the Arts, Escondido presents:
Keyboard Conversations – “Chopin for Lovers!”

Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.

Center Theater

Jeffrey Siegel will celebrate the 200th birthday of one of music’s most beloved composers as he performs “Chopin for Lovers!” This program is a musical excavation of the composer’s love life and presents some of the most stirring, romantic music ever written. Siegel enhances the musical experience with a combination of performances and discussions that explore the life and works of this amazing composer.

Tickets: $30.00 - $27.00

For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.artcenter.org or call the Ticket Office at (800) 988-4253.

The California Center for the Arts, Escondido in association with Mike Pettite Presentations Inc presents: The Irish Sopranos

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 7:30 p.m

Concert Hall

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Center with the Irish Sopranos. This beautiful trio of classically trained Irish colleens hails from Cork, Tralee and Wexford and has attracted major media notices from both sides of the Atlantic. When featured on PBS, their rendition of “Danny Boy”received a standing ovation. Known for their unique sound and innovative three-part harmonies, The Irish Sopranos bring a wealth of experience from all musical platforms.

Tickets: $32.50 -$17.00

The Civic Youth Orchestra presents: Spring Showcase

Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.

Concert Hall

For more than 50 years, the Civic Youth Orchestra has provided excellence in orchestral training to San Diego’s gifted young musicians. Civic Youth Orchestra, a non-profit organization, gives young people the opportunity to study and perform the world’s greatest orchestral works under the guidance of experienced teachers and conductors. The program includes an intermediate orchestra, an advanced intermediate ensemble, a primary string orchestra, a wind ensemble, a symphonic orchestra and the advanced full symphony orchestra. Come and enjoy an afternoon with these gifted musicians.

Tickets: Not yet available for sale, please check back

Terry M. Hill and Associates, Inc. present: Best of Doo Wop

Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.

Concert Hall

Starring The Diamonds, Original Coaster Leon Hughes and his group, Danny & The Juniors, Dodie Stevens, Drifters Tribute Group, comedy host Scott Wood and American Gold Band. Take a trip down memory lane to the 1950s and 60s, when fingers snapped and toes tapped to the sounds of doo wop music. Enjoy hits of the era including “Under the Boardwalk,” “Yakety Yak,” “Charlie Brown” and “This Magic Moment.” “Best of Doo Wop” stars five groups devoted to doo wop era music and is certain to have you dancing in the aisle.

Tickets: $42.50 - $25.00

The California Center for the Arts, Escondido presents: The Annual Spring Marine Band Concerts

Spring of 2010

Concert Hall

A tradition for more than 14 years, the annual Spring Marine Band concerts have been generously underwritten by Dr. David & Mrs. Lynn Tagge and Dr. Lawrence & Mrs. Linda Loughnane. The Center is very pleased to be able to host these patriotic and entertaining concerts and is extremely grateful to our benefactors. Dates will be announced at a later time.

Meryl’s Belly Up Staff Pick

The Thermals

February 7, Sunday

“Get Down, Stay Down” to the Belly Up...and wear your Thermals! 

Who doesn't love Thermals in this cold North County weather! Another great  "outfit" is one of indie/pop rock explosion -The Thermals, playing the Belly Up on Sunday Feb 7. This post-pop-punk rock band from Portland, Oregon, formed in the summer of 2002.  They got on indie giant record label Sub Pop after their demo got in the hands of Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie… another Belly Up band). They started as a four piece, but are now a trio and have recently switched over to the iconic Northwest label Kill Rock Stars. The Thermals have made many fine contributions to rock journalism, including the terms post-power-pop, i.d.w.t.d.i.m. (i don’t want to do it myself) and s.e.d.i.f.y.(somebody else does it for you). My personal favorite songs is the extremely catchy and pop-based, "Now We Can See," and the guitar hook of "Returning to the Fold". This is a great band for those who like: Weezer, Death Cab for Cutie, All American Rejects and The Black Kids (another Belly Up band!). Also, I highly recommend the opener, the indie pop band Thao with The Get Down Stay Down. My favorite tracks of theirs are "When We Swam" and "Know Better Learn Faster". Beware - there music will get stuck in your head for days and weeks to come!

To purchase Belly Up tickets call (858) 481-8140 or stop by our box office open at noon daily www.bellyup.com 21 and over!

Beth Bennett’s Belly Up Concert Pick:

Steve Poltz 50th Birthday Bash with Special Guest Mojo Nixon

Friday, February 19

Steve Poltz co-wrote Jewel’s “I Was Meant For You,” the longest-running song on the Billboard Top 100, had a debut solo album that earned three and a half stars in Rolling Stone, and was awarded the title of “San Diego’s Most Influential Artist of the Decade” at the San Diego Music Awards. What you end up with is one of the most engaging, twisted, and prolific songwriters of our time – Steve Poltz.

Yes, he’s zany, he dated Jewel and wrote songs with her, and he’s a tried and true Belly Up favorite. This guy is a genius! Follow him on Twitter for a day, and I dare you not to laugh! This show will be rounded out with Mojo Nixon opening. Grab your bootstraps and be ready for a wild ride!

JANUARY

Thursday, January 21

PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE w/Kenny Newberry & Shawn Rohlf Band

9pm

Friday, January 22

Happy Hour w/ THE MAR DELS

5:30-8pm

Friday, January 22

OZOMATLI w/guest

9pm

Saturday, January 23

OZOMATLI w/guest

9pm

Sunday, January 24

STANLEY CLARKE BAND

8pm

Wednesday, January 27

ALYSSA JACEY w/Jasmine Commerce & Josh Damigo

8pm

Thursday, January 28

Reggae Night – STRANGER w/DJ Carlos Culture - Album Release Show!

9pm

Friday, January 29

Happy Hour w/ THE CREDENTIALED

5:30-8pm

Friday, January 29

STEPPING FEET “Dave Matthews Tribute” w/Rob Carona

9pm

Saturday, January 30

FIREHOUSE SWING MATINEE w/HI-LO PLAYBOYS

3pm

Saturday, January 30

THE ATOMIC PUNKS w/I-90 & Generator

9pm

Sunday, January 31

NATHAN JAMES BLUES MATINEE

4pm

Sunday, January 31

SALSA SUNDAY w/ORQUESTA PRIMO

8pm

FEBRUARY

Tuesday, February 2

THE DAVE RAWLINGS MACHINE w/Dave Rawlings, Gillian Welch & special guests

8pm

Wednesday, February 3

RHETT MILLER & THE SERIAL LADY KILLERS w/Leslie and the Badgers

8pm

Thursday, February 4

THE MIGHTY DIAMONDS w/Yellow Wall Dub Squad

9pm

Friday, February 5

Happy Hour w/ ATOMIC GROOVE

5:30-8pm

Friday, February 5

ENGLISH BEAT w/The Lifters

9pm

Saturday, February 6

ENGLISH BEAT w/ .38 Specials Education

9pm

Sunday, February 7

fm 949 presents THE THERMALS w/Thao with the Get Down Stay Down

9pm

Monday, February 8

JAKE SHIMABUKURO w/guest

8pm

Wednesday, February 10

ST VINCENT w/Wildbirds & The Peacedrums

9pm

Thursday, February 11

ALO w/Stripes & Lines

9pm

Friday, February 12

Happy Hour w/ THE FABULOUS PELICANS

5:30-8pm

Friday, February 12

Boogie Nights – 80S FEVER! *Stoplight Party!* FINAL WARNING w/DJ Tommy Coxx

9pm

Saturday, February 13

LOS LONELY BOYS ACOUSTIC BROTHERHOOD TOUR w/Alejandro Escovedo & Carrie Rodriquez

9pm

February (Cont.)

Sunday, February 14

SWEETHEART SWING w/CANDYE KANE – Valentine’s Matinee

4pm

Sunday, February 14

B-SIDE PLAYERS 2ND ANNUAL VALENTINE’S DAY BALL w/special guest

9pm

Wednesday, February 17

HENRY ROLLINS – FREQUENT FLYER TOUR

8pm

Friday, February 19

Happy Hour w/ THE MAR DELS

5:30-8pm

Friday, February 19

STEVE POLTZ BIRTHDAY BASH w/THE RUGBURNS, Steve Poltz & The Cynics & special guest MOJO NIXON

9pm

Saturday Feb 20

PLATINUM ROCKSTARS with DAMN THE TORPEDOS

9pm

Sunday, February 21

BRENDAN BENSON w/Frank Fairfield

8pm

Tuesday, February 23

TARRUS RILEY w/guest

9pm

Wednesday, February 24

DYNAMITE WALLS w/Republic of Letters & Tommy Graff

8pm

Thursday, February 25

WILLIE K & JOE CANO

8pm

Friday, February 26

Johnny Cash Birthday Bash!

CASH’D OUT w/Pushin Rope, Off The Wagon & DJ Gonzo

9pm

Friday, February 26

Happy Hour w/ LOS CHICHARRONES GUAPOS

5:30-8pm

Saturday, February 27

THE MOTHER HIPS w/Or, The Whale & Billy Midnight

9pm

Sunday, February 28

RAUL MALO – Solo w/ Nena Anderson

8pm *seated show*

MARCH

Tuesday, March 2

MIDLAKE w/guest

9pm

Wednesday, March 3

GALACTIC featuring Cyril Neville (of the Neville Brothers)

9pm

Friday, March 5

COMMON SENSE w/guest

9pm

Saturday, March 6

PINE MOUNTAIN LOGS w/guest

9pm

Sunday, March 7

LAUGH FOR RECOVERY w/special guest comedians

2pm

Sunday, March 7

An Evening with BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA

8pm

Wednesday, March 10

THE NEW MASTERSOUNDS & TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE w/Salvador Santana

8pm

Monday, March 29

CLOSED FOR PRIVATE PARTY

APRIL

Thursday, April 22

NANCI GRIFFITH w/guest

8pm

Tuesday, April 27

ROGUE WAVE w/guest

9pm

Friday, April 30

DARK STAR ORCHESTRA

9pm

HOUSE OF BLUES - SAN DIEGO - UPCOMING SHOWS

Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, charge by phone at 619-220-TIXS and by visiting www.ticketmaster.com  Please visit www.hob.com for additional information regarding HOB member ticketing and House of Blues San Diego

Reserved seats are available for most shows.  Please call our box office for more info: 619-525-1900.

SATURDAY REGGAE BRUNCH

Start your Saturday morning with love at House of Blues Reggae Brunch. Featuring local reggae bands rotating weekly. Reggae Brunch is a live music show with an all-you-can-eat buffet. Dine on a variety of Calypso Cuisine and enjoy the relaxing reggae beats. Reservations made through the box office 619.299.2583.

WORLD FAMOUS SUNDAY GOSPEL BRUNCH®

Featuring amazing live music and delicious All-You-Can-Eat Southern Buffet! Tickets are $40 for adults (13 years old and up), $18.50 for children (6 to 13 years old), and children 5 and under are free, but a ticket must be reserved. Tickets may be purchased through the box office at 619.299.2583. One show per month. Please call box office for show dates.

1055 Fifth Avenue | San Diego, CA  92101 | (619) 299.BLUE

UPCOMING SHOWS

GENERAL TICKET PURCHASE INFO:
Get tickets at www.livenation.com. Tickets also available at all ticketmaster outlets – charge by phone at 619.220.TIXS or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

4th & B TICKET PURCHASE INFO:
Tickets can be purchased at the House of Blues box office located on 6th Avenue between Broadway and C Street. The box office is open Monday – Sunday from 10am – 6pm. Tickets are also available at 4th & B the night of the show, starting 2 hours before scheduled door time. 4th and B is located at 345 B Street, downtown.

January

Mavis Staples

Saturday, January 16

7:30 pm, 9:30 pm

Luscious Noise: San Diego Symphony

Sunday, January 17

7:30 pm

Anthology House Band

Tuesday January 19

7 pm

The Long Run: An Eagles Tribute

Wednesday, January 20

7:30 pm

Mindy Smith

Thursday, January 21

7:30 pm

Ann Hampton Callaway

Friday, January 22

7:30 pm

Abrina CD Release

Friday, January 22

9:30 pm

Thunder Road: A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen

Saturday, January 23

7:30 pm, 9:30 pm

Anthology House Band

Tuesday January 26

7 pm

Sophie Millman

Wednesday, January 27

7:30 pm

Janiva Magness

Thursday, January 28

7:30 pm

The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra (Directed by Bill Hughes)

Friday, January 29

7:30 pm, 9:30 pm

The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra (Directed by Bill Hughes)

Saturday, January 30

7:30 pm, 9:30 pm

February

Anthology House Band

Tuesday, February 2

7 pm

Dave Davies

Thursday, February 4

7:30 pm

Mark Hummel’s Harmonica Blowout w/ Kim Wilson & Rod Piazza

Friday, February 5

7:30 pm

KPRI Homegrown

Friday, February 5

9:30 pm

Private Event: Rady’s Children’s Fundraiser

Saturday, February 6

Anthology House Band

Tuesday, February 9

7 pm

Meshell Ndegeocello

Tuesday, February 10

7:30 pm

Tommy Emmanuel

Thursday, February 11

7:30 pm

An Acoustic Evening w/ Al Stewart

Friday, February 12

7:30 pm

Anthology House Band: Motown Revue

Sunday, February 14

7:30 pm

Anthology House Band

Tuesday, February 16

7 pm

Rosie Ledet & the Zydeco Playboys

Wednesday, February 17

7:30 pm

Suzy Bogguss

Thursday, February 18

7:30 pm

Jonathan Coulton

Friday, February 19

7:30 pm

Tony Lucca & Keaton Simons

Friday, February 19

9:30 pm

Private Event: Burn Institute

Saturday, February 20

Luscious Noise: San Diego Symphony

Sunday, February 21

7:30 pm

Al Di Meola

Tuesday, February 23

7:30 pm

Al Di Meola

Wednesday, February 24

7:30 pm

Dave Mason

Thursday, February 25

7:30 pm

Dave Mason

Friday, February 26

7:30 pm

Acoustic Alchemy

Saturday, February 27

7:30 pm, 9:30 pm

Ray Manzarek (Formerly of The Doors) & Roy Rogers

Sunday, February 28

7:30 pm

March

Anthology House Band

Tuesday, March 2

7 pm

Mike Doughty

Wednesday, March 3

7:30 pm

KPRI Homegrown

Friday, March 5

9:30 pm

Diane Schuur

Saturday, March 6

7:30 pm, 9:30 pm

Anthology House Band

Tuesday, March 9

7 pm

Andrew Strong

Friday, March 12

7:30 pm

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Saturday, March 13

7:30 pm

Luscious Noise: San Diego Symphony

Sunday, March 14

7:30 pm

Anthology House Band

Tuesday, March 16

7 pm

Anthology House Band

Tuesday, March 23

7 pm

Private Event: Coast To Coast

Wednesday, March 24

Sons Of Champlin

Friday, March 26

7:30 pm, 9:30 pm

Anthology House Band

Tuesday, March 30

7 pm

April

BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet

Thursday, April 1

7:30 pm

Anthology House Band

Tuesday, April 6

7 pm

Private Event: Scripps Mercy Hospital

Saturday, April 10

Anthology House Band

Tuesday, April 13

7 pm

Anthology House Band

Tuesday, April 20

7 pm

Benny Golson

Friday, April 23

7:30 pm

Anthology House Band

Tuesday, April 27

7 pm

May

Luscious Noise: San Diego Symphony

Sunday, May 9

7:30 pm

Richie Havens

Saturday, May 15

7:30 pm, 9:30 pm

Average White Band

Friday, May 28

7:30 pm, 9:30 pm

Funk R&B