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Meghan Trainor
Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl San Diego State University — San Diego, CA
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About Meghan Trainor

Meghan Trainor emerged in 2014 with All About That Bass, a retro-leaning pop song that became inescapable. The track's doo-wop production and body-positive messaging hit a specific cultural moment, though it also invited criticism for its occasional condescension toward thinner women. She followed up with a self-titled debut that leaned into that throwback aesthetic, working with producers like Dr. Luke and Ryan Tedder to craft songs about relationships and confidence. Lips Are Moving and Dear Future Husband kept her in the conversation through 2015 and 2016. After that initial run, her output became less consistent, with later albums receiving less attention. She's since pivoted toward reality TV and other ventures while continuing to make music. Trainor's best work captures a specific early-2010s pop formula: infectious hooks, deliberate retro production, and direct lyrics about dating and self-worth.

Her crowds are heavily weighted toward younger fans who grew up with her early hits. Shows tend to lean into the party side of pop, with audiences singing back every word to All About That Bass. Energy is straightforward and buoyant rather than revelatory.

Known for All About That Bass, Lips Are Moving, Dear Future Husband, No Excuses, Title

Meghan Trainor + San Diego

Meghan Trainor rolled through San Diego in May 2018 at Mattress Firm Amphitheatre with a setlist that balanced her biggest moments against some real deep pulls. She opened with 'All About That Bass' before pivoting to 'Lips Are Movin' and 'Like I'm Gonna Lose You,' songs that showed the range beyond the obvious hits. The real story was watching her move through 'ME TOO' and 'NO'—tracks that proved she'd evolved since her initial breakout. She closed things out with 'No Excuses,' a smart choice that left things on a reflective note rather than just chasing the obvious.

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Live Music in San Diego

San Diego's pop landscape has always leaned toward the accessible end of the spectrum — think Blink-182's pop-punk influence lingering in the water, mixed with a healthy dose of mainstream radio pop and Latin influences. Trainor's throwback-tinged, bass-heavy pop sensibility fits that lineage well. The city's audiences tend to appreciate melody-forward acts with some personality, which is kind of her whole thing.

San Diego road trip to see Meghan Trainor?

Stay in La Jolla if you want upscale coastal vibes — it's worth the splurge. Dinner at Duke's La Jolla offers views and solid seafood without being pretentious. Spend the day before the show walking Windansea Beach or browsing the galleries around Prospect Street. If you want to understand the city's Mexican-American cultural fabric, head to Chicano Park in Barrio Logan — the murals are legitimately world-class. Hit a taco shop on Logan Avenue afterward. The neighborhood pulses with the energy that informs music like Peso Pluma's.

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