9/9-9/11/11 12pm-12am The Vortex 2341 E. Olympic Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90021 Teach-ins | Workshops | Live Graffiti & Painting + ‘Peace’ Portraits | T-shirt Printing + Video Installations | Laser Graffiti + Community Peace Altar $5 Suggested Donation vswar.org facebook.com/vswar twitter.com/lavswar For a sneak peek, list of artists and performers/curators

The 2011 Rock the Bells Festival, sponsored by Boost Mobile and Blackberry, kicked off with a bang at the House of Blues this Tuesday night. Rock the Bells founder, Chang Weisberg, welcomed veterans and newbies to the stage to announce an airtight line up that rivals last year’s stellar offering. This year’s line-up boasts Lauryn Hill (Miseducation [...]

The line-up for Rock the Bells has been rock solid for the past couple of years. I’m looking forward to what’s in store for this year’s offering. I’m not afraid to admit that my favorite part of their launch parties are Supernatural’s line-up freestyle. Get with it. House of Blues 8430 W. Sunset Blvd. W. Hollywood, CA [...]

Steel Pulse has been added to the already stellar line up UCLA JazzReggae Fest. The festival is on its 25th year and has already welcomed artists such as  The Roots, Q-Tip, Nas, Damien Marley, Erykah Badu, Barrington Levy, and  Buju Banton among others. This year, for Jazz Day, Lupe Fiasco returns to the JazzReggaeFestival stage [...]

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If you’re in L.A. be sure to check them out at the Music Box on June 24. The Black Lips upcoming album, Arabia Mountain, is produced by Mark Ronson and will be dropping on June 7th!

What: DJ Quik’s “Quik’s Groove” – The Book of David Album Release Party When: Wednesday, April 20th, 2011 Where: The Key Club (9039 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028) Door Opens: 8pm PST Tickets: $25-28| $35 day of show

UCLA JazzReggae Fest  has annouced the full-line up for JazzReggae Fest 2011 this Memorial Day Weekend.  Tickets are on sale now! The Festivities take place on May 29 & 30th on UCLA’s Intramural Field from 12-7pm. There are VIP tickets too if you’re feeling fancy but they tend to sell out very quickly. In the words [...]

Zion I & The Grouch Heroes in the Healing of the Nation Tour 2011 behind the scenes from michael sato on Vimeo. 4/15/11 Madison, WI @ Majestic #$ 4/16/11 Poeria, IL @ Crusens at War Memorial Dr. #$ 4/17/11 Chicago, IL @ Abbey Theater #$ 4/18/11 Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop #$ 4/19/11 Syracuse, NY [...]

Blunts & Bowls” with Snoop Dogg New Years Day | Sat Jan 1 HOB Sunset Strip 18+ $87.00 – Advance Gen Admin/Stand Only $92.50 – Day of Show Gen Admin/Stand Only Click here for tickets!