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  The 10 Best Bands From Long Beach

  April 28 at 5:30 a.m.

  The city of Long Beach’s contributions to popular music will probably always be overshadowed by that of its big sister, L.A. Which is a shame, really. Of course there are the city’s two most famous musical denizens, Snoop Dogg and Sublime, who rep Long Beach hard in their songs. But...

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  This Festival Aims to Unite English- and Spanish-Speaking Ska Fans

  March 15 at 12:32 p.m.

  Ska music for some folks will forever remain a curious musical oddity. It remains too niche to be mainstream, yet manages to poke through to wider recognition every few years. Those confused by its lasting presence and influence will be more confused to see the Shrine Expo Hall host the...

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  Dave Wakeling Is Working on the First English Beat Album in 33 Years

  March 27 at 4:15 a.m.

  During a 1980s MTV New Year’s Eve celebration, General Public, UB40 and Frankie Goes to Hollywood were gearing up to ring in the new year live. As General Public lead singer Dave Wakeling recalls, they wanted to mark the special moment by having a few fans on stage. “A few”...

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  Fishbone Is Still Fighting a 2010 Stage-Diving Lawsuit

  March 19 at 5:15 a.m.

  You are at a music festival. The lights fade out and the annoying background music suddenly stops playing. The headlining band comes forward and starts playing immediately. Not wasting any time, they erupt into their fastest, bounciest hit that everybody came to hear. The crowd is immediately riled up. You’re...

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  The Reigning Monarchs: Call It Dad Ska

  October 10 at 3:45 a.m.

  Greg Behrendt started guitar lessons at 44; the He's Just Not That Into You author and comedian, now 50, cashed in on lessons with professional guitarist Michael Eisenstein, a birthday present from his wife. For Behrendt, the road to middle-aged surf-rocker has been paved in good advice and failed experiments...

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  Skacore Invasion Festival - Silver Lake - July 20, 2013

  July 22 at 3:55 a.m.

  Skacore Invasion MadAve Grounds 7/20/2013 The seventh annual Los Angeles Skacore Invasion took place last Saturday in Silver Lake. The one day festival mainly featured Southern California bands, both amateur and veteran, but also played host to several prominent international acts, including Mexico's Sekta Core and Royal Club. The graffiti...