There’s nothing quite like music made by siblings.
Take, for instance, New York-based soft rock group Infinity Song, who perform at Music Box on Nov. 15. With a sound that’s inspired by the harmony-heavy pop of the early 1970’s, Infinity Song turns out one gem after another. The group has recorded a version of the Fleetwood Mac hit “Dreams,” but their own songs such as “Sinking Boat,” “I Want You Back” and especially new single “London Foxes,” all sound like lost classics. If you like the close harmonies of groups such as the 5th Dimension crossed with indie pop sensibilities and songs that are instant earworms, Infinity Song is your new favorite band.
- Infinity Song: Saturday, November 15 at Music Box, 1337 India Street. 9 p.m. $39. musicboxsd.com
Blues guitarist Anthony Cullins performs at Lou Lou’s, the jazz club in the Lafayette Hotel, on Nov. 14. Though only in his early twenties, Cullins has already had an amazing career, building a following through relentless gigging, even touring Europe several times with blues great Earl Thomas. All this activity led to Cullins winning Artist of the Year at the 2025 San Diego Music Awards, cementing himself as one of San Diego’s rising stars. Cullins’ gritty R&B-tinged brand of blues is the perfect soundtrack to a night at a vintage music palace like Lou Lou’s.
- Anthony Cullins: Friday, Nov. 14 at Lou Lou’s, 2223 El Cajon Boulevard. 8 & 10 p.m. No Cover. loulousclub.com
Philadelphia-based EDM DJ and producer Subtronics, aka Jesse Kardon, stops in for two shows at Petco Park’s Gallagher Square on Nov. 14 and 15. Although Kardon’s instrument is a stationary turntable, he’s quite mobile during his concerts, great at working up a ready-to-dance crowd eager for his hits, like “Griztronics,” and his most recent chart single, “Amnesia.” A Subtronics show is a multi-media experience, equal parts music and spectacle. Kardon’s mix of beats and electronica is a dance party accompanied by multiple screens, jets of flame and enough bright lights to signal far away planets.
- Subtronics: Friday & Saturday, Nov. 14 & 15 at Gallagher Square at Petco Park, 899 J Street. 6 p.m. $80. petcoparkevents.com
Celebrating their 40th anniversary, North Carolina-based trio Southern Culture on the Skids returns to the Casbah for a night of rambunctious Southern twang-driven bluesy rock ‘n’ roll. It’s practically impossible not to have a good time at a SCOTS show, with their set built around fun songs that are meant to get audiences up and dancing. Titles such as “Fried Chicken and Gasoline” give an indication of their good-natured humor, but the group also turns in impressive covers such as a banjo-driven take on Traffic’s “Dear Mr. Fantasy.”
- Southern Culture on the Skids: Saturday, Nov. 15 at The Casbah, 2501 Kettner Boulevard. 8 p.m. $32. www.the casbah.com
Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett performs at Balboa Theatre on Nov. 15. Although Hackett left the band in 1977, his legend looms large in their history after he played a major role in during the band’s early Peter Gabriel-fronted days. Backed by a five-piece band, Hackett opens his current tour with a set of solo material, followed by a set focusing on the classic 1974 Genesis album, “The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway.” Casual Genesis listeners won’t find any of the band’s hit singles included, but die-hard fans will love every second of the night’s deep cut selections.
- Steve Hackett: Saturday, Nov. 15 at The Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Avenue. 8 p.m. $65 & Up. sandiegotheatres.org/balboa-theatre
There are quite a few touring Steely Dan tribute acts, but nothing quite tops Musicians of Steely Dan, who stop in for two shows at the Belly Up Tavern on nov. 16. Making this show a must for fans, the band features musicians who performed on Steely Dan’s hit records, including founding member guitarist Denny Dias, singer Royce Jones, saxophonist Tom Scott and drummer Keith Carlock. Concert goers will have to attend both shows to get the full set list, with the night’s first show focusing on songs from Steely Dan’s early albums and the second set spotlighting the albums Aja and Gaucho.
- Musicians of Steely Dan: Sunday, November 16 at The Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Avenue. 5 p.m. & 8 p.m. $60 and up. www. bellyup.com
Canadian hitmaker Bryan Adams comes to Viejas Arena on Nov. 16. Currently touring behind his new album, “Roll with The Punches”, Adams’ knack for writing anthemic, hard-driving rock songs remains intact, with new songs like his excellent recent single “Make Up Your Mind” making worthy additions to his canon. Adams’ set list this go round showcases songs from his new album, but concert goers can also expect to hear all the big hits, including “Cuts Like A Knife” and “Run To You.” Attendees will want to arrive early to catch an opening set from Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo.
- Bryan Adams: Sunday, Nov. 16 at Viejas Arena, 5500 Canyon Crest Drive. 7:30 p.m. $49 and up. as.sdsu.edu/viejas_arena
On Nov. 18, Winston’s is hosting a combination fundraiser and food drive to benefit local non-profit Feeding San Diego. Among the night’s performers are rock combo Falling Doves, and reggae favorite Skyler Lutes, with more artists to be announced. Event organizer and Falling Doves frontman Christopher Leyva is a former OB resident, currently living in Liverpool, England. “I’m back in town for a bit and saw a need,” he said. “So many people are struggling right now, I’m hoping we can help, even if in a small way, to ease some of the burden on families at the moment.”
- Winston’s Food Drive: Tuesday, November 18 at Winston’s, 1921 Bacon Street, 7 p.m. $10 or food donation. winstonsob.com
For area jazz fans, there is no greater local event than trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos’ Wednesday night Jam Sessions, which take place each week at Copley Hall, adjacent to Panama 66 in Balboa Park’s Sculpture Garden. Many top players from around the world often join in the jams, with top San Diego musicians such as pianist Joshua White and bassist Rob Thorsen often in the mix. Anyone who appreciates classic 1950’s through 1960’s Blue Note-styled jazz should add this event to their weekly calendar.
- Gilbert Castellanos Jam Session: Wednesday, November 19 at Panama 66 / Copley Hall, 1450 El Prado. 8 p.m. Free. panama66.com
Acclaimed producer and singer-songwriter Sven-Erik Seaholm has a weekly Thursday night residency at the Asian Bistro, a Hillcrest restaurant. Seaholm has been a major part of San Diego’s music community over the past four decades, fronting numerous groups and producing music from a long string of artists including Jewel, The Beat Farmers, Judy Henske and Buddy Blue. His acoustic guitar-backed sets might include his cover versions of tunes by the Beatles or Neil Young, but in these intimate happy hour sets he focuses on his original melodic pop songs, like his recent single, “She Sends Her Best.”
- Sven-Erik Seaholm: Thursday, November 19 at The Asian Bistro, 414 University Avenue. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. No Cover. theasianbistro.com
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