
Blues fans won’t want to miss an appearance from Tommy Castro & The Painkillers on May 22, as part of the Green Flash Concert Series at the Birch Aquarium.
Performing on one of San Diego’s most scenic stages — located at the aquariums Tide-Pool Plaza overlooking La Jolla and the Pacific Ocean — the band is currently touring in support of their new album, “Killin’ It Live.” The CD’s title is apt, as the acclaimed guitarist is at his best in a live setting where he can play off his trio of gifted musicians, bassist Randy McDonald, keyboardist Michael Emerson, and drummer Bowen Brown.
Castro made his recording debut in 1994. Twenty-five years on his road-tested music continues to excite audiences and fill venues around the world.
From the evidence heard on the new album, he’s just getting started.
Tommy Castro & The Painkillers: Wednesday, May 22 at the Green Flash Concert Series, Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 2300 Expedition Way. 6 p.m. 21 and up. Visit aquarium.ucsd.edu for more information.
Other concerts you should look out for:
Friday, May 17
- King Taylor Project, singer-songwriter. Noon. UTC Palm Plaza
- Keni Yarbro, singer-songwriter. 4 p.m. Duke’s
- Joanna Gerolaga, blues to soul. 5 p.m. Alexandria
- TBA, cubiertas acústicas. 5:00 p. m. Cala La Jolla
- Justin Froese, singer-songwriter. 5 p.m. Herringbone
- We Are One, indie rock. 6 p.m. Che Café, UCSD
- TBA, standards. 6 p.m. La Valencia
- Johnny Martin, singer-songwriter. 6 p.m. Drift
- Mario Marauak, singer-songwriter. 6 p.m. The Turquoise
- Nakul Tiruviluamala, piano recital. 7 p.m. Conrad Prebys Music Center Experimental Theater, UCSD
- Craig Dawson Trio, piano jazz, 7 p.m. Eddie V’s
- Hugh Gaskin, singer-songwriter showcase. 7:30 p.m. Athenaeum
- Tad Sisler, vocals, piano, keyboards. 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. In the lounge, The Manhattan
- Slower, classic covers. 9 p.m. Beaumont’s
- TBA, Brazilian jazz. 9 p.m. The Turquoise
Saturday, May 18
- The Heart, singer-songwriter, Noon. UTC Palm Plaza
- Jody Mulgrew, singer-songwriter. Noon. UTC The Pointe
- Whitney Shay, singer-songwriter. Noon. Herringbone
- Jackie Foster, singer-songwriter. 3 p.m. Herringbone
- Joseph Garcia, music recital. Conrad Prebys Music Center Recital Hall, UCSD
- Jarred Matthew, singer-songwriter. 5 p.m. Herringbone
- Mario Marauak, singer-songwriter, 6 p.m. The Turquoise
- Chris Cerna Quartet, piano jazz. 7 p.m. Eddie V’s
- TBA, estándares. 20:00 Salón Covo
- Tad Sisler, normas para piano. 20:00 En el Lounge, The Manhattan
- Manic Fanatic, rock covers. 9 p.m. Beaumont’s
- The Now Time Quartet, jazz. 9 p.m. The Turquoise
Sunday, May 19
- Sam & Lauren, singer-songwriter. Noon. UTC Palm Plaza
- Brandon Diaz, singer-songwriter. Noon. Herringbone
- Jonny Tarr, singer-songwriter. 3 p.m. Herringbone
- Marcel East Trio, piano jazz. 6 p.m. Eddie V’s
- Sounds Like Four, jazz. 6 p.m. The Turquoise
Monday, May 20
- Shelly Taylor Trio, piano jazz. 6 p.m. Eddie V’s
- TBA, acoustic guitar. 6 p.m. La Valencia
- Low End, indie rock. 7 p.m. Che Café, UCSD
- Berk Schneider, trombone recital. 7 p.m. Conrad Prebys Music Center Experimental Theater, UCSD
- LA Philharmonic Septet, classical. 7:30 p.m. Athenaeum
Tuesday, May 21
- TBA, standards. 6 p.m. La Valencia
- Mikan Zlatkovich Trio, piano jazz. 6 p.m. Eddie V’s
- Clara Capobia, harp music. 6:30 p.m. The Turquoise
- UG Percussion Ensemble, percussion concert. Conrad Prebys Music Center Recital Hall, UCSD
Wednesday, May 22
- Dustin Jake, singer-songwriter, Noon. UTC Palm Plaza
- Joe Cardillo, singer-songwriter. 1 pm. UTC The Pointe
- Marcel East Trio, piano jazz. 6 p.m. Eddie V’s
- TBA, standards. 6 p.m. La Valencia
- Tomcat Courtney, blues. 7 pm La Turquesa
- Stephanie Richards, trumpet & piano duet. Conrad Prebys Music Center Experimental Theater, UCSD
- Roman Palacios con Tommy Gannon, estándares. 20:00 h En el salón, The Manhattan
Thursday, May 23
- Joe Cardillo, acoustic music. Noon. UTC Palm Plaza
- Justin Froese, standards. 5 p.m. Alexandria
- Seth Brodsky, composer lecture. Conrad Prebys Music Center Room 267, UCSD
- Ben Benavente, singer-songwriter. 5 p.m. Herringbone
- TBA, singer-songwriter. 6 p.m. La Valencia
- Chris Cerna Quartet, piano jazz. 6 p.m. Eddie V’s
- Balkan Night, jazz. 7 p.m. The Turquoise
- Felipe Rossi, composer recital. 7 p.m. Conrad Prebys Music Center Experimental Theater, UCSD
- Downtown Boys, indie rock. 7 p.m. Che Café, UCSD
- TBA, classic covers. 7:30 p.m. Beaumont’s
- Jacquelyne Silver, classical. 7:30 p.m. Athenaeum
Friday, May 24
- Ben Benavente , singer-songwriter duo. Noon. UTC Palm Plaza
- Ben Benavente, acoustic standards. 4 p.m. Duke’s
- Durell Anthony, standards. 5 p.m. Alexandria
- Jennifer Colin. Soprano recital. 5 p.m. Conrad Prebys Music Center Recital Hall, UCSD
- Mike Officer. 5 p.m. Herringbone
- tba, covers. 6 p.m. La Valencia
- Jesse Johnson, covers. 6 p.m. Drift
- tba, Brazilian jazz. 6 p.m. The Turquoise
- Marcel East Trio, piano jazz. 7 p.m. Eddie V’s
- Negative Gemani, hip-hop. 7 p.m. Che Café , UCSD
- Sue Palmer, local music showcase. 7:30 p.m. Athenaeum
- Tad Sisler, vocals, piano, keyboards. 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. In the lounge, The Manhattan
- Andy Harvey’s Dawgs Night Out, classic covers. 9 p.m. Beaumont’s
- Big Boss Buble, Brazilian jazz. 9 p.m. The Turquoise
Saturday, May 25
- Carissa Schreoder, singer-songwriter. Noon. Herringbone
- Michael Pederson, singer-songwriter, Noon. UTC Palm Plaza
- Cedric, cantautora. 15:00 en espiga
- TBA, Latin standards. 6 p.m. La Valencia
- Mario Marauak, acoustic world music. 6 p.m. The Turquoise
- Craig Dawson Trio, piano jazz. 7 p.m. Eddie V’s
- Joy Again, indie rock. 7 p.m. Che Café, UCSD
- Tad Sisler, normas para piano. 20:00 h En el salón, The Manhattan
- Sofa King Bueno, classic covers. 9 p.m. Beaumont’s
- Wall Rug, eclectic sounds. 9 p.m. The Turquoise
Sunday, May 26
- Allegra Duchaine, singer-songwriter. Noon. Herringbone
- Marcela Mendez, singer-songwriter, Noon. UTC Palm Plaza
- The Heart, singer-songwriter. 3 p.m. Herringbone
- Marcel East Trio, piano jazz. 6 p.m. Eddie V’s
- Sounds Like Four, jazz. 6 p.m. The Turquoise
- Point Break, Arizona indie rock. 7 p.m. Che Café, UCSD
Monday, May 27
- Marcel East Trio, piano jazz. 6 p.m. Eddie V’s
- TBA, acoustic guitar. 6 p.m. La Valencia
Tuesday, May 28
- Piano Studio, student recital. 2 p.m. Conrad Prebys Concert Hall, UCSD
- Rob Huff Duo, covers. 6 p.m. La Valencia
- Mikan Zlatkovich Trio, piano jazz. 6 p.m. Eddie V’s
- Clara Capobia, harp music. 6:30 p.m. The Turquoise
- Build A Band Showcase, makeshift bands. 7 p.m. Che Café, UCSD
Wednesday, May 29
- Sam & Lauren, singer-songwriter. Noon. UTC Palm Plaza
- TBA, standards. 6 p.m. La Valencia
- Marcel East Trio, jazz. 6 p.m. Eddie V’s
- Tomcat Courtney, leyenda del blues. 7 pm La Turquesa
- Roman Palacios con Tommy Gannon, estándares. 20:00 h En el salón, The Manhattan
Thursday, May 30
- Ben Benavente, cantautor. Mediodía. UTC Palma Plaza
- Christian Taylor, singer-songwriter. 5 p.m. Herringbone
- Jonny Tarr, singer-songwriter. 5 p.m. Alexandria
- Fred Hardy, jazz. 6 p.m. La Valencia
- Chris Cerna Quartet, piano jazz. 6 p.m. Eddie V’s
- Field Medic, indie rock. 7 p.m. Che Café, UCSD
- Fred Hardy, jazz. 19:30 La Turquesa
- Jacquelyne Silver, classical. 7:30 p.m. Athenaeum
- UCSD Gospel Choir, gospel. 8 p.m. Mandeville Auditorium, UCSD
- Gary Flick, acoustic covers. 9 p.m. Beaumont’s









