Nov. 8 \u2013 The One and Onlys<\/b><\/p>\n
A new band to the local scene, The One and Onlys, formed in 2013 as a duo and grew to a five-piece. The group has developed a sound rooted in rock and blues with heavy guitar riffs and groovy rhythms. Singer Lauren Leigh adds to the soulful quality of the music with deep and dreamy vocals. We think their tune, \u201cBonnie\u2019s Goodbye,\u201d could be the theme for the next James Bond flick \u2014 and that\u2019s a good thing. 8 p.m. $8 online, $11 door (plus $10 food\/drink min per person).<\/p>\n
Nov. 21 \u2013 Fred Benedetti Trio and Jeff Pekarek<\/b><\/p>\n
Classical guitarist Fred Benedetti and his daughters have an incredible repertoire of music, often performing sets of a specific artist\u2019s music or themed shows. On this occasion their show is dedicated to the folk roots of Americana music and they\u2019ll be joined by multi-instrumentalist Jeff Pekarek. Selections for the evening include standby folk legends: Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and Neil Young, plus selections from contemporary folk-inspired acts: Mumford and Sons, The Civil Wars and more. 8 p.m. $12 online, $15 door (plus $10 food\/drink min per person).<\/p>\n
Kasbah<\/a> \u2013 2501 Kettner Blvd., Midtown\/Peque\u00f1a Italia<\/b><\/p>\n Nov. 19 \u2013 Flaggs, Shake Before Us, Soft Lions, Shady Francos <\/b><\/p>\n Alt-rockers Flaggs will release their long-awaited debut EP, \u201cBeach in her Hair,\u201d with this showcase of local talent. Led by sultry siren Lindsay Matheson, the band takes a post-punk attitude and combines it with a heavy dose of pop catchiness. Check out one of their upcoming singles, \u201cCrash and Burn,\u201d for a taste. They\u2019ve also stacked the deck for the show with North County mod rock mainstays Shake Before Us, pop indie darlings Soft Lions, and garage punkers Shady Francos on the bill. 9 p.m. $6.<\/p>\n Nov. 20 \u2013 Jesse LaMonaca and The Dime Novels, Grampadrew and The Gut Strings <\/b><\/p>\n It\u2019s a good thing Casbah\u2019s got a big stage \u2014 Jesse LaMonaca and his band are a big outfit with a big sound. With an ever-so-slight twang, LaMonaca belts out his tender tunes like \u201cIf You Call\u201d and soaring anthems like \u201cMaggie\u201d with equal ease. Along the same lines, Grampadrew and The Gut Strings have an old school country vibe. Wear your boots to this one and prepare to stomp. 9 p.m. $6.<\/p>\n House of Blues<\/a> \u2013 1055 Fifth Ave., Downtown<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Nov. 11 \u2013 Nick and Knight<\/b><\/p>\n Known for their stints as boy band heartthrobs, Nick Carter (Backstreet Boys) and Jordan Knight (New Kids on the Block) have joined forces for an album and tour. The two singer-songwriters decided to collaborate after their bands toured together in 2011 and 2012. The resulting sound blends pop, R&B and dance genres. Give their fun-loving single, \u201cOne More Time,\u201d a spin for a sample. Expect young fans and those channeling their inner tween to sell this one out. 7:30 p.m. $50+.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Nov. 23 \u2013 Capital Cities, Sneaky Sound System, Night Terrors of 1927<\/b><\/p>\n Electro-pop duo Capital Cities have been inescapable since their hit \u201cSafe and Sound\u201d flooded airwaves a couple years ago. The band spent this summer on the festival circuit and supporting none other than Katy Perry; now they\u2019re in the midst of their own headlining tour. Check out their upbeat number, \u201cLove Away,\u201d for a bit of their fun buoyant style and try to keep your toes from tapping. Known for high-energy performances, the band is sure to get fans moving at this all-ages show. 7:30 p.m. $39+.<\/p>\n![\"Flaggs](\"https:\/\/sandiegodowntownnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Flaggs-by-tristan-loperweb.jpg\")
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