Never did such an energetic local band have a smaller impact on the San Diego music scene. That band, Dapper Dans, has some balls appearing in a one-off “reunion show” of epic proportions, but it’s going down Friday at the Til-Two Club (formerly The Beauty Bar).

Familiar to those who frequented small to medium clubs around town in the mid-to-late 2000s, this lovable rock/power pop trio will bang out plenty of recognizable cover tunes and many of its catchy originals (“White Chocolate” is a can’t-miss ditty). Lead singer/guitarist Trevor Forssell, bassist Bryan Stevens and drummer Matteo Ortiz will help you forget your taxman blues and boogie down into the night.

Telefunk is opening and Ortiz’s new band, Canyon Sets, will finish the night atop this enjoyable bill.

When: Friday April 15

Where: Til-Two Club (4746 EL CAJON BLVD., San Diego, 92115)  -- formerly The Beauty Bar

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You’re more likely to shake a leg than be shaken at the sight of this colossal arachnid.  Grand Tarantula combines its rock sensibilities with a tinge of smooth soul and a dashof punk. The quartet has been making waves in San Diego since 2009 and seem destinedto break out in the near future.

Fresh off an appearance at indie extravaganza South bySouthwest, and a recent tour with Middle Class Rut, GT will rock you at the intimateand vastly underrated Soda Bar (3615 El Cajon Blvd.) in City Heights. Grab a tallboy of PBR, settle in at a vinyl booth and prepare to be rocked. $5, playing with PrimitiveNoyes, Lands On Fire.

SHOW INFO and MapHERE 4-8-2011

-- By C. Colton

Get your walkin’ shoes on for Saturday’s South Park Walkabout from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. All kinds of fun will be swirling around in one of San Diego’s grooviest neighborhoods.

Tourism Australia is one of the sponsors and this celebration of spring will have shops and eateries peddling their wares later than normal. Urban safaris (read: walking tours) of the distinctive walkable streets and turn-of-the-century homes begin at 6:30 pm. Several businesses are raffling off prizes or offering discounts.

If you don’t feel like walking, fear not. A free trolley will shuttle you and your sore tootsies throughout the event from Beech to Juniper streets. Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into one of the America’s Finest City’s true gems.

by-- C. Colton

March 26 Specific Details HERE

Official Site and South Park businesses taking part. HERE