With locations in Brooklyn, New York, Chicago, Illinois, and London, England, the House of Vans, an indoor skate park that converts into an art gallery and music venue, proves that the Off the Wall culture exists beyond a shoe brand. Vans, conjured by native East Coast brothers Paul Van Doren and James Van Doren, and…Read more Anderson .Paak and Vans Host a House Party in Chicago
Live Shows
Live Report: Foo Fighters with Weezer in Long Beach
Playing a second straight night at the Long Beach Arena, brash rockers of the band the Foo Fighters made it their mission Sunday night to win over a few of the more devoted Weezer fans, who were there to see their beloved and polite quartet play just prior as co-headliners.
Benson charms El Rey
It's always worth a trip into Los Angeles to hear a set of songs that maintain the same spirit as their recorded selves, but within the context of a quartet.
Live Report: Ben Harper/Trey Anastasio @ Bonnaroo
As a way of bringing the spirit and thrill of the Tennessee-based Bonnaroo Festival to the rest of the United States, headlining musicians Trey Anastasio and Ben Harper will kick off a series of summer concerts across the country dubbed the Zooma Tour, featuring a group of rotating support acts beginning in mid-June. "It came…Read more Live Report: Ben Harper/Trey Anastasio @ Bonnaroo
Live Report: Maroon 5 @ the Honda Center
By Whitney Youngs When conjuring up images of the small, economic and reliable Honda Civic, one can't help but think of a car mostly driven by teenagers, college students or young adults entering the real world. So it only seems fitting that Honda would want to sponsor a tour featuring the popular rock band Maroon5…Read more Live Report: Maroon 5 @ the Honda Center
Live Report: Steve Earle @ Henry Fonda Theater
By Whitney Youngs If you're someone who's satisfied with the policies of the current administration, support the war in Iraq and voted for George W. Bush this past November, chances are you skipped Texan native and rock veteran Steve Earle and his band The Dukes performing Friday night at the Henry Fonda Theater. Earle, from…Read more Live Report: Steve Earle @ Henry Fonda Theater
Live Report: Wynton Marsalis @ Royce Hall
By Whitney Youngs Today, Wynton Marsalis is only three years older than the legendary John Coltrane was when he died of liver cancer. Coltrane left behind some of the most influential music in the history of jazz including his most notable work, "A Love Supreme." The album resonates with a surrender to a higher power…Read more Live Report: Wynton Marsalis @ Royce Hall
R.E.M. is approved
It's been 24 years since the rock veteran band R.E.M. first sprouted roots in its hometown of Athens, Ga., and 17 albums later, frontman Michael Stipe is as socially and politically conscious as ever. Stipe, guitarist Peter Buck and bassist Mike Mills kicked off their 2004 North American tour at the Greek Theater last Wednesday…Read more R.E.M. is approved
Live Report: R.E.M. @ The Greek
By Whitney Youngs It's been 24 years since the rock veteran band R.E.M. first sprouted roots in its hometown of Athens, Ga., and 17 albums later, frontman Michael Stipe is as socially and politically conscious as ever. Stipe, guitarist Peter Buck and bassist Mike Mills kicked off their 2004 North American tour at the Greek…Read more Live Report: R.E.M. @ The Greek
The Lazy Sway 