CRSSD Fest, Spring 2018: Empire of the Sun, Bonobo, Gorgon City, Sasha and more
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The spring edition of CRSSD Fest goes off March 3-4 at Waterfront Park in San Diego, with Empire of the Sun, Bonobo, Sasha, Gorgon City and more.
Pat DiNizio, leader of the Smithereens, dies at age 62
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Pat DiNizio, frontman of the New Jersey quartet the Smithereens, has died at age 62.
The Echo’s FOMO Fest becomes FOMO Week, starting Jan. 2
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The Echo’s annual showcase of up-and-coming bands turns from a festival into a five-day series of free shows this year. FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) Week starts Jan. 2.
News bits: Pere Ubu, Giraffage, Curls
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Pere Ubu’s West Coast shows have been canceled, as main main David Thomas is hospitalized. Also: Giraffage reschedules Fonda show; Curls cancels Friday night’s.
Air + Style returns March 3-4 with Phoenix, Zedd, Cut Copy, more
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Phoenix, Zedd, Cut Copy, Phantogram and more will perform along with snowboarding, skateboarding and other events at Air + Style on March 3-4 at Exposition Park.
Jane’s Addiction to headline benefit concert at the Palladium
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Jane’s Addiction’s concert at the Palladium on Dec. 8 will benefit programs that assist cancer patients.
Tommy Keene, guitar-pop hero revered by his peers, dies at age 59
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Tommy Keene, the guitar-pop craftsman who released 11 albums and played with many of the genre’s luminaries over his 35-year career, died Wednesday night at his L.A. home.
Scott McCaughey, of the Minus 5, Young Fresh Fellows and R.E.M., hospitalized after stroke
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Guitarist Scott McCaughey is in stable condition after suffering a stroke while on tour with Alejandro Escovedo. Escovedo’s show tonight at the Bootleg Theater has been postponed.
Santa Monica Pier directors urged to recommend continuing Twilight Concerts series
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The public weighed in as almost unanimously in favor of continuing the Twilight Concerts series at the Santa Monica Pier on Wednesday night.
Santa Monica Pier board to discuss future of Twilight Concert Series
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Debate continues over the future of the Twilight Concert Series at the Santa Monica Pier. That’s the topic at tonight’s special meeting of the Pier’s board of directors.
