The list of reasons for using public transportation just keeps growing: saving energy, protecting our environment, having fewer traffic jams. Now Bay Area commuters have an even bigger incentive to ride public transportation. The Contra Costa County Library has begun a partnership with Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) to provide an automated book “vending machine” for its patrons. more ›

For a band of two 16-year-olds and one 17-year-old, Din Caliber has a huge sound that's quite exciting. And Linda Perry, record label owner/producer (credits include Gwen Stefani, Pink, Alicia Keys, Christina Aguilara), has her eye on them. The home schooled trio practices four to five nights a week for four hours and has played the House of Blues and a few shows at the Whiskey A Go Go. Tonight they play the Knitting Factory on the Main Stage. Also of note tonight is the North Mississippi Allstars who mix punk, rock and down-home blues (it's quite lovely). They'll be sharing the stage tonight with the Drive-By Truckers at the Avalon. more ›

Mariachi USA Fiesta 2007 more ›

It's a rockin' Friday night in LA with Stevie, Van Halen, RZA, and R. Kelly in town, a XMAS Sweater Party at Crash Mansion featuring local indie up'n comers, and cow punk comes alive at Safari Sam's, with X side project (since 1982) The Knitters. more ›

With lines wrapping around the Borders bookstore in Torrance, yesterday Slash signed autographs and stoked fans of all ages excited and holding a copy of his new aptly titled book, "Slash". Arriving at 7:45, I saw that if i wanted to get a signed copy of Slash's book, i was going to have to wait in a line to get into the line that zig-zagged through the bookstore. I am not that patient, and... more ›

Loreena McKennitt @ The Gibson more ›

John Butler Trio, Brian Wright & The Waco Tragedies, Steve Carlson Band @ The Hotel Cafe more ›

Blondie @ The Canyon The Knitters @ Safari Sam's Blackalicious, Fatlip & Tre, Fatlip & Tre @ El Rey Atomic, Stone Vengeance, Witch of Endor @ The Joint Bad Acid Trip, Stolen Babies, The Dolemite Project @ The Knitting Factory The Chicago Afrobeat Project, Rhythm Roots All-Stars @ Temple Bar Trophy Girl, Skeeter Truck, Screaming Yeehaws @ The Scene Hollywood Roses, Fatum, Waking Hours @ Whisky a Go Go Buckcherry, Eighteen Visions, American Eyes... more ›

THURSDAY more ›

• The Echo hosts Radio 4 with MU and Go Go Go Airheart tonight at 9 PM. Tickets are $10 advance or $12 at the door. [18+] more ›