The more things change . . .
Practicality is for cowards. For those who color inside the lines. For those who accept…
Simply put, the best punk album of the 21st century
Ed Banging; Ponytail checks out; rock-star mash-up; Lemmy see that
Latin Jazz Festival 2008 at the Greek, plus spicy fare at Catalina, Jazz Bakery
Infected weekend rhythms
And other May 8-15 shows
Berlin producer crafts strikingly personal music for the club
Boxing trainer, singing prizefighter and legendary Chicana vocalist
The "King of Latin Soul" also teaches some mean karate kicks
From the express train to the Gobi Tent to the VIP and beyond
Prince of the desert; VIP couch; and other tales from Coachella
And other shows happening May 1-8
Want proof? Wake the Dead II.
75-year-old has collaborated with Kronos Quartet, Black-Eyed Peas and Michael Stipe
Also, Wighnomy Brothers, HEALTH, Elbow
TOM TOM CLUB Lina Lecaro (Click to enlarge) DJ Sneak's brand of Chicago bootyhouse impresssed the Standard crowd…
And other shows happening April 24-May 1
Jazz in L.A., April 25-May 1
Also, Kanye West, The Black Heart Procession and more
Think the "freak folk" movement is a new conceit?
Boom Bip and Super Furry Animals' Gruff Rhys spin a stainless steel tale of Detroit
Also, The Dodos, Mezzanine Owls and more