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We have a new festival on the books for 2021!
Insomniac has announced Day Trip, a new event coming to the San Pedro waterfront in July 2021.
Burning Man is happening virtually this week. (If you want to remember a time when people actually went to the desert for the festival, here’s a throwback to the amazing images staff photographer Watchara Phomicinda captured in 2018 and 2019.)
Thanks again to everyone who reached out and offered feedback on our survey. One of the topics that came up was drive-in shows, including reviews and more information. Well, we give the people what they want here at Festival Pass. Kelli Skye Fadroski recapped the Los Lobos drive-in show last weekend near a popular outlet mall. She also has tips and information on what to know BEFORE you go to a drive-in show.
If you were also shook by Macaulay Culkin’s tweet about turning 40, here’s something else to make you feel old: LL Cool J’s “Mama Said Knock You Out” just turned 30. Reporter Peter Larsen went on a quest to talk to LL Cool J about it.
We also have music from two new Southern California acts and home decor ideas on how to turn your place into a beloved LA venue this week.
On a serious note, many, many local venues and the live music industry folks who make concerts happen for the rest of us are struggling. This week, a number of venues were lit up red for the #RedAlertRESTART campaign to help the live entertainment industry, which has been decimated by the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s more information from Billboard.
Planning for a Day Trip
Insomniac is feeling better about 2021. The EDM festival giant has announced a new event, Day Trip, which is headed to San Pedro. Get the details and find out how to get tickets.
Kiko and the drive-in under the moonYou can find a lot of unexpected stuff at an outlet mall — but a concert by a beloved LA band? Now that’s a good deal. Los Lobos played a sold-out drive-in show at the Citadel Outlets in Commerce last weekend. Here’s the recap of the concert.
Drive-in FAQ
Every time we write about a new drive-in concert or comedy show, we hear from readers. Kelli Skye Fadroski has answers and shares tips on what you need to know before you go.
Burn baby burn
One positive of Burning Man being virtual this year is that you don’t have to clean sand out of places where sand should never be. Here’s how to celebrate Burning Man online.
And here’s where you can see Watchara Phomicinda’s beautiful Burning Man images from 2018 and 2019.
Buying history
Who else is redecorating during the pandemic? (I may have bought multiple end tables for my plants.) If you’re looking for seating, the Greek Theatre is selling off its red seats and you can buy a pair.
Punk rock supergroup
The pandemic and protests led to the creation of Fear No Empire, which features members of Zebrahead, Death By Stereo and Adolescents. Learn about the band.
Making friends
All right stop, animate and listen, Friends of Clay is here with some friendly inventions. The Agoura Hills-based act created claymation characters and videos to accompany his new music.
Don’t call it a comeback
“Mama Said Knock You Out” just turned 30, so reporter Peter Larsen did what any of us would do to celebrate the anniversary — try to call LL Cool J himself.
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