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  1. Rufus Wainwright Delivers Stunning Set in the Suburbs: Concert Review

    1:29 pm PDT 6/9/2013
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    The singer-songwriter alternated between piano and acoustic guitar during a 90-minute performance in Northridge. READ MORE

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  2. Paul McCartney Brings Joyous Pop Music to Barclays Center: Concert Review

    9:12 am PDT 6/9/2013
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    The ageless performer delivers a career-spanning marathon show covering his Beatles, Wings and solo days. READ MORE

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  3. Tom Petty Sets' 'Free Fallin''-Free Zone for First of 5 Fonda Shows: Concert Review

    8:00 pm PDT 6/4/2013
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    The iconic rocker and his terrific Heartbreakers band give their most hardcore fans a long-awaited reward with sets emphasizing covers and obscurities over the chestnuts. READ MORE

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  4. Bjork Brings Performance Art to the Palladium: Concert Review

    10:45 am PDT 6/3/2013
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    With a high-concept piece that would make Lady Gaga green with envy, the Icelandic musician re-imagines the traditional stage show in support of recent album, "Biophilia." READ MORE

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  5. Stone Temple Pilots Surprise at KROQ Weenie Roast: Concert Review

    3:44 pm PDT 5/19/2013
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    Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington acted as the STP frontman when the band played an unscheduled set during the alt-rock radio station's annual spring festival. READ MORE

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  6. Phoenix Returns to New York for Majestic Apollo Show: Concert Review

    11:15 am PDT 5/14/2013
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    The beloved French band gets up close and personal at the legendary Harlem venue with an intimate crowd. READ MORE

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  7. Jim James at the Fonda Theatre: Concert Review

    12:39 pm PDT 5/12/2013
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    The My Morning Jacket frontman jams through his solo effort and invites a caped cameo by Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst. READ MORE

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  8. Johnny Marr at Music Hall of Williamsburg: Concert Review

    4:30 pm PDT 5/4/2013
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    A partial Smiths reunion with bassist Andy Rourke energizes a Brooklyn crowd along with the guitarist-turned-frontman. READ MORE

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  9. Rolling Stones and Friends Deliver Star Power at Tour Opener

    2:35 pm PDT 5/4/2013
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    Joining the legendary rock band at Staples Center for the first arena concert of its "50 and counting" trek were Gwen Stefani and Keith Urban -- onstage -- and Jack Nicholson and Kelsey Grammer in the crowd. READ MORE

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  10. The Crosby, Stills & Nash Songbook: Concert Review

    9:46 am PDT 5/4/2013
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    The venerable rock trio performs their greatest hits with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. READ MORE

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  11. Pantless Rihanna Oozes Sex at Diamonds Tour L.A. Stop: Concert Review

    1:00 pm PDT 4/9/2013
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    The ubiquitous pop star revs up the Staples Center crowd with pop gloss, revealing all aspects of her musical career on the tour's lone Los Angeles date. READ MORE

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  12. 'Sugar Man's' Rodriguez in New York City: Concert Review

    11:03 am PDT 4/8/2013
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    The long-lost singer, found in the Oscar-winning documentary, plays to a sell-out crowd at NYC's Beacon Theatre. READ MORE

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  13. Alicia Keys Duets With Maxwell, Method Man in Brooklyn: Concert Review

    6:55 am PDT 4/8/2013
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    The "Girl on Fire" singer spreads her message of self-empowerment to a packed house at Jay-Z's Barclays Center. READ MORE

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  14. The Black Crowes Light Up New York: Concert Review

    2:00 pm PDT 4/4/2013
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    Chris Robinson remains a fiery force as his band doles out beloved hits in the midst of a four-show area swing. READ MORE

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  15. Thanks to 'Radioactive' Hit, Imagine Dragons Are Wallflowers No More: Concert Review

    12:50 pm PDT 3/21/2013
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    The Las Vegas alt-rock band converts their recent radio success to an energized live show at Los Angeles' Wiltern Theatre. READ MORE

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  16. SXSW: Green Day Makes Triumphant Return to the Stage

    11:37 am PDT 3/16/2013
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    Fresh off a stint in rehab, frontman Billie Joe Armstrong plays the underdog card at South by Southwest -- to great effect. READ MORE

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  17. Swedish House Mafia Bring Masquerade Motel to Los Angeles: Concert Review

    9:35 pm PDT 3/10/2013
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    The disbanding DJ trio offer a marathon of house music to thousands of masked ravers ahead of their last-ever performance in Miami later this month. READ MORE

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  18. The Gospel According to the Other Mary: Concert Review

    3:23 pm PST 3/8/2013
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    John Adams' 135-minute attempt to recharge the story of Jesus' final days with contemporary relevance arguably doesn't go far enough to become genuinely provocative or penetrating. READ MORE

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  19. Star-Studded Lineup Pays Tribute to Prince at Carnegie Hall: Concert Review

    12:43 pm PST 3/8/2013
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    Elvis Costello, The Roots, Citizen Cope and many others contribute to a benefit concert of Prince songs, both famous and obscure. READ MORE

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  20. Pink Reveals 'The Truth About Love' in Showstopping, Spectacular Fashion: Concert Review

    12:55 pm PST 2/17/2013
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    Opening with The Hives, Pink launches back to the top of pop with acrobatic stunts and killer vocals. READ MORE

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