4 music events to check out in San Diego this weekend

4 music events to check out in San Diego this weekendPhoto: Krys Amon/Unsplash
Hoodline
Published on September 12, 2019

If you love live music, there's no time like the present when it comes to getting out and about in San Diego. From an evening with a Nigerian gospel singer to a day show with a British EDM star, there are plenty of local shows worth checking out this weekend.

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Festival of Praise with Frank Edwards

From the event description:

Join us for an extra ordinary worship experience with award-winning Nigerian gospel artist Frank Edwards.

When: Friday, Sept. 13, 6-9 p.m.
Where: 1405 30th St.
Admission: Free
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Borgeous 

From the event description:

Borgeous is making waves as a music producer and DJ. His keen ear and innate talent to produce a provocative, textured sound have made people take notice. His newest release, "Tsunami," on Spinnin/Doorn Records has already begun to make huge waves in the music scene and it hit No. 1 on the Beatport Top 100 charts and Electro House Charts in six days.

When: Friday, Sept. 13, 9 p.m.- Saturday, Sept. 14, 5 a.m.
Where: Omnia, 454 Sixth Ave.
Admission: Free 
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Gareth Emery

From the event description:

Emery has been one of dance music’s most exciting musicians, record producers and DJs over the past decade. The British artist is best known for racking up millions of monthly listeners with his three artist albums — "Northern Lights," "Drive" and "100 Reasons To Live" — all iTunes dance chart-toppers.

When: Saturday, Sept. 14, 3-9 p.m.
Where: Hard Rock Hotel, 207 Fifth Ave.
Admission: $20 (General Sale). Additional ticket options are available.
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'El Tren Fantasma' featuring Bostich and Fussible of Nortec Collective

From the event description:

Celebrate the weekend of Mexican Independence Day with Tijuana-based music heroes Bostich and Fussible of the Grammy-nominated Nortec Collective. They will perform a new suite of electronic music to a screening of a rediscovered 1920s silent movie classic from Mexico: "El Tren Fantasma" ("The Ghost Train"). The film will be preceded by musical sets.

When: Saturday, Sept. 14, 5:30-10 p.m.
Where: Quartyard, 1301 Market St.
Admission: $10 (Student General Admission). Additional ticket options are available.
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Parking in San Diego can be tough, especially during popular events. To find free or cheap parking and to book parking in advance, see this map of San Diego parking from SpotAngels. And to get there by public transportation, check the MTS website for nearby stations and schedules.


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