AMSD (Acoustic Music San Diego) hosted by Carey Driscoll (Normal Heights)
Plugged/Unplugged |
Venue Type |
Time |
Charge |
Contact |
Amplified Sound |
Church |
7:30 pm |
$18 - $25 |
(619) 303-8176 - WEBSITE |
Hosted in (but in no way affiliated with) a beautiful circa 1913 Methodist church, Acoustic Music San Diego.com is a not-for-profit, all volunteer series run by the seemingly tireless Carey Driscoll. AMSD showcases national touring artists that you probably will not find at any other San Diego venue. Performances here are always "plugged in" but the amplified sound in this medium-sized venue (seats maybe 250?) is good and the ambiance of vaulted ceilings, stained glass, and wooden beams is lovely. I like that the shows start at an early hour - 7:30pm. This concert series is an acoustic bonanza for the San Diego music scene.
~KyM
Anthology (Downtown)
Plugged/Unplugged |
Venue Type |
Time |
Charge |
Contact |
Amplified Sound |
Dinner Club |
7-8pm |
Varies |
619-595-0300
- WEBSITE |
My new favorite venue! Be aware! It's a dinner club so there is a $15 Food and Beverage minimum for any seat with a good view. But the food and service are fantastic. Here's how I rationalize the price tag: I spent about $80 total at the Anais Mitchell show. That included the $15 ticket, service charge, a $12 sangria, a Caesar salad, an entree, a mocha and tip. And I had one of the best concert experiences of my life! A hundred times better than any $150 stadium show. It was SO worth the price.
And that's partly because Anthology has The Best Sound of any venue I've been to in San Diego. Don't faint at this but... you can actually hear the lyrics! As well as each individual instrument with clarity and truth. They provide stunning video work during the show as well. Sometimes the close-ups of the musicians on the video wall are so compelling you'll forget to look back at the live musicians on the stage.
I understand that quarters can be very tight during a full show. Take a look at the photo gallery on the website. Seating is first come, first served, so get there early to have a better choice of seats. Final word? It's wonderful!
~KyM |