Top Ten San Diego Concerts in August

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The sunny summer season is a time for big bands and solo artist stars to come to San Diego--transforming San Diego into an all-inclusive Mecca for music. With hundreds of San Diego concerts this August, there is sure to be a concert for every rock, reggae, and pop music fanatic.

To make sure your August is on key, we combed the San Diego concert lineup to bring you the top 10 San Diego concerts in August. Prepare to make plans.

Good Charlotte performs a live acoustic set at The Wave House, located within the famous Belmont Park in Mission Beach on August 1.

Good Charlotte is a pop punk band most famous for its 2002 triple-platinum fan favorite release "The Young and the Hopeless." The band's vibrant and energetic rock sound attracts a wide, youthful crowd. The event is presented in conjunction with Clear Channel Radio, and local DJ Mark Thrasher of Channel 933 will be there to broadcast live on the radio.

Details:
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Good Charlotte

Venue: The Wave House
3146 Mission Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 228-9283

Time: 5:00 p.m.
Ages: All Ages
Cover: $20.00

Good ol' southern charm meets the beach August 2 with a performance by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill at the San Diego Sports Arena.

Both singers are award winning American country music superstars. The event is part of the wedded couple's Soul 2 Soul concert that began in 2000. The tour features a rare in-the-round stage set, which is circular platform in the center of the arena surrounded by a larger circle where the band plays.

Details:
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill

Venue: San Diego Sport Arena
3500 Sports Arena Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 224-4171

Time: 7:30 p.m.
Ages: All Ages
Cover: $35.00-$93.00

The nationwide hip hop festival known as Rock The Bells will be making a stop at the Coors Amphitheater on August 12.

Rock The Bells began in 2003 to help expose the world to all levels of Hip Hop culture: from emcee battles, b-boy circles, to performances from artists new and old. Supernatural, Rahzel, and Hi-Tek will host the event.

Mos Def, the Wu-Tang Clan, and Talib Kweli are just a few of the many artists scheduled to bring their talents to the indoor/outdoor music experience that defines hip hop music in San Diego.

Details:
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Rock The Bells 2007

Venue: Coors Amphitheater
2050 Entertainment Circle
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 671-3600

Time: 3:00 p.m.
Ages: All Ages
Cover: $48.50

Another strong tour to hit the Coors Amphitheater will be 311's Summer Unity Tour on August 18.

And accompanying 311's unique musical styling that incorporates hip hop, punk rock, reggae, and ska, is the equally unique Hasidic Jewish reggae performer Matisyahu.

Details:
Saturday, August 18, 2007
311

Venue: Coors Amphitheater
2050 Entertainment Circle
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 671-3600

Time: 6:00 p.m. (doors) 7:00 p.m. (show)
Ages: All Ages
Cover: $16.00-$37.00

India Arie headlines the 2007 season of Humphrey's Concerts By the Bay on August 19.The 1,400 seat outdoor theater, which is located by the San Diego Bay, has been host to a variety of attractions since 1982.

Grammy award winning Arie's music explores relationships with honesty, depth, and vulnerability. Hypnotic rhythms and delicate melodies are to be expected from the American R&B, blues, and neo-soul songstress.

Details:
Sunday, August 19, 2007
India Arie

Venue: Humphrey's Concerts By the Bay
2141 Shelter Island Dr.
Sab Diego, CA 92106
(619) 224-3577

Time: 7:30 p.m.
Ages: All Ages
Cover: $50.00-$317.50

Jack FM will present Jack Fest 2007 at the Coors Amphitheater on August 19.2007 marks the first ever concert by Jack FM radio.

ZZ Top, The Pretenders, Stray Cats, and REO Speedwagon are the featured performers for the show.Whether you're a fan of Jack radio or American rock in general, Jack Fest 2007's classic rock theme should hit the spot for many music lovers.

Details:
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Jack Fest 2007 featuring ZZ Top

Venue: Coors Amphitheater
2050 Entertainment Circle
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 671-3600

Time: 4:30 p.m. (doors) 5:30 p.m. (show)
Ages: All Ages
Cover: $30.00-$75.00

Macy Gray is back, from what some consider a hiatus, with a new album entitled Big. Partnered with British R&B band The Brand New Heavies, Gray will bring her infamous soulful raspy vocals to 4th and B in Downtown San Diego on August 23.

Gray's partnership with The Brand New Heavies is dubbed the The Big and Heavy Tour.

Details:
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Macy Gray

Venue: 4th and B
345 B Street
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 299-2583

Time: 8:00 p.m.
Ages: 21 and up
Cover: $42.50

Expect mosh pits, crowd surfing, and head-banging at the August 25th concert with co-headliners Marilyn Manson and Slayer. The madness will take place at the San Diego Sports Arena.

With the combination of the often-censored shock rocker Manson and legendary thrash metal band Slayer, the audience will be in pure metal nirvana in late August.

Details:
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Marilyn Manson / Slayer

Venue: Coors Amphitheater
2050 Entertainment Circle
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 671-3600

Time: 7:00 p.m.
Ages: All Ages
Cover: $16.25-$59.50

For those seeking a less hardcore rock experience than Slayer, Van's Warped Tour will hit up the Coors Amphitheater on August 24.

Popular bands such as Yellowcard, Coheed and Cambria, and Killswitch Engage are all lined up for the tour. Local rock group My American Heart is also part of the tour.

Details:
Friday, August 24, 2007
Van's Warped Tour

Venue: Coors Amphitheater
2050 Entertainment Circle
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 671-3600

Time: 11:00 a.m. (doors) 12:00 p.m. (show)
Ages: All Ages
Cover: $31.30-$33.00

Multi award winning singer, fashion designer, actress, and model, Beyonce Knowles, will be performing at Cox Arena on August 26. Cox Arena is located in the college area within San Diego State University.

Beyonce began her solo career in 2003 and is considered a modern legend amongst the R&B community. With physical beauty that matches her powerful voice, Beyonce's popularity spans across the nation.

Details:
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Beyonce

Venue: Cox Arena
5500 Canyon Crest Drive
Chula Vista, CA 92182
(619) 594-0429

Time: 6:30 a.m. (doors) 7:30 p.m. (show)
Ages: All Ages
Cover: $49.75-$89.75

At a modest and all-age San Diego music venue, an emerging band Atreyu will take the stage. The metalcore band has a strong cult following and the San Diego venue, SOMA, is also a cult favorite.SOMA is located in Point Loma, neighboring the San Diego Sports Arena.

Atreyu may not be in the national spotlight yet, but they are quickly gaining great popularity.They headline an August 30 concert at SOMA that includes metal bands Trivium, Droid, and Lower Definition.

Details:
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Atreyu

Venue: SOMA
3350 Sports Arena Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 226-7662

Time: 7:00 p.m.
Ages: All Ages
Cover: $20.00

From Coors Amphitheater to SOMA in San Diego, with no music genre untouched and no stars too big or too small, enjoy the top 10 concerts in San Diego this August.