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LOS ANGELES ROCK TRIO, THE DAYLIGHTS ANNOUNCE DEBUT RECORD RELEASE amp; CD RELEASE PARTY ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 …

Unsigned Los Angeles rock trio, THE DAYLIGHTS are making a huge impact on the alternative rock scene nationwide as well as on the L.A. scene with their passionate lyrics and cinematic sound. After recently touring with Katy Perry and OneRepublic and currently on tour with Civil Twilight, THE DAYLIGHTS are excited to announce their self-titled debut album, set to release on Tuesday, September 14 …

Alberta Cross brings a deceptively Southern feel to Doug Fir on Monday

Alberta Cross spends the weekend at The Gorge before kicking off a co-headlining tour with Dead Confederate Monday at the Doug Fir.

Billy Liar – still in town

Billy Liar, a story of smalltown frustration, captivated a generation, pre-empted the 60s – and even inspired Oasis. As the stage play returns, Laura Barton asks Tom Courtenay and Julie Christie why it endures ‘ I don’t think about Billy Liar very often.” Tom Courtenay’s voice hovers on the line. We have been discussing his upcoming holiday to the north-east coast, splashing about in the warm …

Is Joaquin Phoenix really crazy?

In the rap game, respect is everything. So you gotta pity Joaquin Phoenix, who on the street cred-o-meter is currently falling somewhere between the Fat Boys and that rapping dog on YouTube. Ever since the actor unexpectedly announced in October 2008 that he was retiring from acting to pursue a…

Street Fair kids: having fun making money

ORANGE While most children explore the Children’s Village, two opt out of the games and rides to make a little money. Anthony Herrera, 11, and Joseph Henderson, 7, sit in front of Herrera’s father’s business, Casa Blancas Realtors, advertising…

Cantaloupe festival reaches a milestone

Steve Ranson/LVN file photo Hypnotist Susan Rosen, right, performs her powers during last year’s Hearts of Gold Cantaloupe Festival. The Hearts of Gold Cantaloupe Festival hits a major milestone this year.

Folks bundle up for Rockford’s On the Waterfront

Visitors to On the Waterfront bundled up for an evening on music, rides and festival treats.

NIGHTLIFE CALENDAR: September 10 to 16

John Hammond slates a date at Port Townsend’s Upstage Restaurant, but other Kitsap-area nightspots are hopping, too.

Black Mountain Hire Extra Help for New Album, ‘Wilderness Heart’

Filed under: Exclusive , Canada , New Releases When listeners finally get a hold of ‘Wilderness Heart’ on Sept. 14, they might notice things sound just a little different around the Black Mountain camp. The usual players are still involved, of course — vocalist Amber Webber continues to delight with her trembling wail and Jeremy Schmidt is once again coaxing vintage laser-like sounds from his …