There has almost never been a reason to mention Pearl Jam leader Eddie Vedder and teen-pop mainstay Justin Bieber in the same breath.
Last Friday, Bieber opened his COVID-delayed world tour at Pechanga Arena San Diego. On Saturday, he disclosed that he had contracted COVID-19 and was postponing his next two scheduled performances.
Bieber’s announcement came just four days after Vedder had postponed his Feb. 15 San Diego and Feb. 17 Los Angeles concerts with his new band, The Earthlings.
As a result, Vedder’s tour-concluding performance — originally scheduled for Tuesday in Seattle — will now take place Sunday at The Magnolia in El Cajon.
The two shows have been moved to late February at the same venues; his three Seattle gigs next week are still set to take place as scheduled
The fact that Vedder spent a good chunk of his teens and 20s growing up in San Diego should add to the homecoming vibe of Sunday’s concert. His tour was timed to promote the release of his third solo album, “Earthling,” prior to Pearl Jam gearing up for its “Gigaton” tour, which was postponed from 2020 because of the pandemic.
The former San Diegan is on a brief tour that stops Tuesday in El Cajon. His new album features his two teen daughters, plus Stevie Wonder, Ringo Starr and Elton John.
Based on the previous performances on current concert trek with The Earthlings, Vedder’s Magnolia show here will likely feature most of the songs from “Earthling,” along with choice covers of some of his favorites song by The Beatles, Pete Townshend, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, The Pretenders and R.E.M.
This being a homecoming gig, Vedder might also throw in a few musical surprises. And, given his long history of political and social activism, it will be surprising if he doesn’t weigh in from the stage with comments about this week’s invasion by Russia of Ukraine.
7:30 p.m. Sunday. The Magnolia, 210 East Main St., El Cajon. $249.50, plus service fees. magnoliasandiego.com
A vital contributor to the San Diego jazz scene for decades, pianist, composer and music educator Joe Azarello passed away on Sept. 8.
His credits ranged from playing with drum legend Buddy Rich and leading his own band, Jazzed About Jazz, to working with such past and present artists here as Joe Marillo, Art Johnson, Dave Scott and a good number more.
A supple keyboard artist, Azarello had a knack for playing exactly what felt right for every song.
The high regard he was held in by his peers is reflected by the fact that Saturday’s all-ages tribute concert, led by the adroit flutist Lori Bell, will feature three accomplished pianists: John Opferkuch, Ron Satterfield and Grant Levin.
Top San Diego drummer Duncan Moore will anchor the rhythm section, which will include tag-team bassists Antar Martin and Ben Wanicur.
8 p.m. Saturday. Dizzy’s at Arias Hall (behind the Musician’s Association), 1717 Morena Blvd., Bay Park. $20. (858) 270-7467; dizzysjazz.com
Folk music, country and roots-rock are all equals in the creative wheelhouse of Griffin House, the Ohio-bred singer-songwriter who cites Bruce Springsteen, Woody Guthrie, Wilco and Billy Bragg as key early influences.
House has recorded more than a dozen albums in the past 19 years.
The most recent, 2019’s “Rising Star,” demonstrates his wry sense of humor on its understated title track, which includes such lines as: Saw Keith Urban in a button-up place / Tried to talk to him, got punched in the face / He turned the other cheek.
7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Soda Bar, 3615 El Cajon Blvd., City Heights. $23 (must be 21 or older to attend). sodabarmusic.com
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