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Blackalicious, Sage Francis (above), Brother Ali, Jean Grae, Mr. Lif, Visionairies, Cage, Zion I & the Grouch, Devin the Dude, Evidence & Alchemist, Pigeon John @ Orange Pavilion
As Tall as Lions, Booka Shade, Circa Survive, Cute Is What We Aim For @ Avalon
Pat Metheny @ Disney Concert Hall
Pitbull, Rakim @ Shrine Auditorium
Elvis Perkins, Let's Go Sailing @ Largo
The Red Elvises @ Rusty's Surf Ranch
West Indian Girl, The Slow Signal Fade, Roman Numerals @ Spaceland
Meter Maids, Ostrich Head, Ellee Ven, Kevin Hahn, Riddley @ Viper Room
The Sharp Ease, the Tamala, Devon Williams, BD Breakout, Fuckin' A @ The Smell
Wayne Hancock, Thrift Store Cowboys, Lonesome Spurs @ Safari Sam's
Sukey Tawdry, Chupa Cobra @ Mr. T's Bowl
Billy Vera & the Beaters @ Cozy's Bar & Grill
Poncho Sanchez @ La Ve Lee
The Sadies, The Tragically Hip @ El Rey