Tonight San Diego-based alternative rockers Stone Temple Pilots will be performing for a sold-out crowd the House of Blues Sunset. Maryland-based singer-songwriter Bill Callahan is poised to headline the Troubadour with Bachelorette in tow. And, lastly, local retro 60s soul act Fitz and the Tantrums will be gracing Spaceland for this week's edition of Club NME. But we strongly suggest heading over to the Echo to partake in a Benefit for the Pablove Foundation, established earlier this year to help fight childhood cancer. Pablo Castelaz, the son of Dangerbird Records' co-founder Jeff Castelaz, was a beautiful 6-year-old boy—wise beyond his years—who passed from this life last Saturday. He was battling with Wilm's Tumor, a form of cancer that most often strikes children. Local indie rockers Eulogies (LAist Interview, Review, #2, #3), Bad Veins and Avi Buffalo (LAist Interview) are all slated to take stage in his honor. more ›

The week Berkeley-bred rock singer-songwriter John Fogerty, best known for his time with Creedence Clearwater Revival, will be taking on a three-night stint at the Hollywood Bowl. Maryland-based singer-songwriter Bill Callahan will be headlining the Troubadour with Bachelorette in tow. Bellingham-based indie rockers Death Cab For Cutie are poised to perform with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl. And, lastly, local retro 60s soul act Fitz and the Tantrums will be gracing Spaceland for this week's edition of Club NME. more ›

Music video of Rock Bottom Riser by (Smog). more ›

Morrissey being interviewed in 1984 Morrissey @ Palladium Metric @ Henry Fonda Bobby Valentino @ El Rey Twelve Girls Band @ The Greek Jimmy Dale Gilmore @ Getty The Radiators @ Fais Do-Do Jon Brion @ Largo Bill Callahan @ Echo Sir Richard Bishop @ Echoplex Black Label Society, Dope @ House of Blues Helmet, Dub Trio, Icarus Line @ Malibu Inn Reyes Brothers, Butterfly Hancock @ Whisky The Whisky Saints, Crash Kings, Jacaranda... more ›