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WTF Is Tenacious DJ? Jack Black and Kyle Gass Explain — Sort of

L.J. Williamson
Jack Black and Kyle Gass, the duo known as Tenacious D, have expanded their musical empire. Besides being the self-proclaimed "best band in the world," The D, as they're affectionately/reverently known to fans, are also the progenitors of this Saturday's Festival Supreme, an eight-hour extravaganza of comedy and music. The......
Wasteland Weekend 2015

Wasteland Weekend 2015

L.J. Williamson
At the sixth annual Wasteland Weekend, a post-apocalyptic playground sprung up in the merciless desert of California City this weekend, with a huge attendance b...
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Which Music Festivals Have the Most Drug Use?

L.J. Williamson
In a study that could be subtitled "Which Festival to Go to If You Like to Get High," the Coalition Against Drug Abuse found that cocaine rules Coachella, DMT is rampant at Burning Man, Electric Daisy Carnival is a veritable supermarket of MDMA, and (surprise!) people smoke pot at Marley Fest. Or......
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6 Best Artworks of Coachella 2015

L.J. Williamson
Visual art is the key factor that makes the difference between a concert and a festival, and Coachella knows it. After all, photos from this year's event sell the experience to next year's newcomers, and the visual landscape is just as important as the sonic one to help create an immersive experience......
Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett; Credit: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

Gaga Was Good, But Bennett Was Better at the Wiltern

L.J. Williamson
Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett The Wiltern Sunday, February 8, 2015 Before the vocalists took the stage, the 32-piece band opened with "Take The 'A' Train." Sparkling crystal swags hung from the proscenium, and the audience was elegant in evening wear, with plenty of suits and gowns on display and a......