There are plenty of bands out there playing Beatles songs, but only one \u2014 the Baja Bugs \u2014 concentrates on the group\u2019s early days. The band appears at the Griffin on Saturday, March 17. While it does perform the occasional later tune, this quartet excels at mixing R&B and rock classics by the likes of Chuck Berry, from the Fab Four\u2019s pre-worldwide fame bar days and with Lennon-McCartney originals from the Beatles\u2019 first few albums. The Baja Bugs feature Hector Penalosa, one of the best bassists to ever call San Diego home, and criminally underrated guitarist Xavier Anaya, so the music is top-notch. But best of all, it\u2019s played with the same energy and spirit as the band whose music they cover. This is no clich\u00e9d study. This is great rock \u2019n\u2019 roll played gritty, loud and storming. \u2022 The Baja Bugs perform at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 17 at The Griffin, 1310 Morena Blvd. 21 and up. No cover. www.thegriffinsd.com<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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