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......

Every so often when we feel so inspired to do so, we feature a photo from a photographer in the LAist Flickr Pool. It's another way of giving the many excellent photographers in our pool the attention that they deserve. Everyone knows Santa Monica College has a radio station (KCRW 89.9). And CSUN (KCSN 88.5) and CSULB (KJAZZ 88.1) too. Even Pasadena City College (KPCC 89.3) and USC (KUSC 91.5) have theirs. Where is UCLA's?......

Spring is when we get busy here in the Ist-A-Verse. Very busy. But, after staying bundled-up indoors all winter, it's nice for us to be out, about, and collecting things to write about for you. Here's a glimpse at what's been keeping your favorite citybloggers busily away from home and out of bed. For LAist, strong winds attacked LA on the same day the Feds raided the Crips. Not to fear, though: the Japanese version......

WEDNESDAY • The Vacation perform their second night of record release gigs at the Silverlake Lounge. Tonight features performances by The Thieves, The Chelsea Smiles and Sabrosa Purr. Cover is $5. • Old 97s frontman Rhett Miller performs tonight at Largo at 8 PM. • The Hammer Museum has a screening of Get Rid of Yourself, an original film by the Bernadette Corporation, at 7 PM.......

• The adorable and unbearably talented Rhett Miller will make a special solo performance tonight at Largo. LAist can't be sure this is sold out, but if it isn't it will be soon. • The Fold at Tangier has Great Northern, Silversun Pickups, Patrick Park and Wesafari tonight at 8 PM. Tickets are $7 advance, $9 day of. Click here for a complete listing of this week's events.......