Now in its 25th year, Street Scene is a smaller, quieter version of itself. Once an annual three-day 21-and-up party, it is now a two-day, all-ages event held against the urban backdrop of downtown San Diego. Read more...

Just a few years ago, Shane Acker was animating the Eye of Sauron, sending its gaze after Elijah Wood's Frodo Baggins in the "Lord of the Rings" films. Read more...

Located in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, the Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival was a joyous celebration of music headlined by Tenacious D, Dave Matthews Band and Pearl Jam. Its eco-friendly message and colorful lineup of exhilarating talent set it apart from ordinary music festivals. Read more...

I admit that after hearing about Katy Perry's past live shows, I didn't expect a groundbreaking performance. Read more...

There's an age-old question: "Could The Used write a chorus so big even they couldn't pull it off?" Read more...

New projects from familiar artists are always obvious targets for comparisons "“ listeners often find themselves asking whether it is just more of the same or an original product entirely of its own. Read more...

It will suffice to say that getting to Hotel Cafe on Tuesday night to see UCLA-born Lady Danville was a harrowing and arduous trek. Read more...