If your summer’s been all playlists and no live shows, consider this your redemption arc. Hiatus Kaiyote is rolling into San Diego. They’re hitting Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay on 9/1, and we’ve got free tickets just sitting here waiting to be claimed.

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• You may know Bob Schneider from his solo work, but did you know he fronted a funk-rap band called The Scabs? Come see where that energy went on 2/25 at The Sound.

• Thievery Corporation has never played the same show twice — and their 12/31 New Year’s Eve night at The Sounds might be their most iconic yet.

• Nobody knows who Claptone really is — but thousands agree he throws one of the best parties in electronic music. Fit Social, 10/17.

• You may know him from Surf Curse. You may know him from your ex’s playlist. Either way, Current Joys is playing Quartyard on 10/27.

• Plus, other just-announced shows from The Record Company, Dijon, The Polish Ambassador, San Diego Rodeo, The Greyboy Allstars, and more!

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