Tommy Castro & The Painkillers to perform at Birch Aquarium

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, acoustic covers. 5 p.m. La Jolla Cove
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, standards. 8 p.m. Covo Lounge
Tad Sisler, piano standards. 8 p.m. In the 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 p.m. The Turquoise
Stephanie Richards, trumpet & piano duet. Conrad Prebys Music Center Experimental Theater, UCSD
Roman Palacios with Tommy Gannon, standards. 8 p.m. In the lounge, 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
Cedrice, singer-songwriter. 3 p.m. Herringbone
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, piano standards. 8 p.m. In the lounge, 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, blues legend. 7 p.m. The Turquoise
Roman Palacios with Tommy Gannon, standards. 8 p.m. In the lounge, The Manhattan

Thursday, May 30