No sub for this one (Daily Pilot)

For almost as long as Estancia High School has been in existence Rem Champion has been a charismatic, funny and uplifting presence in its classrooms, students say, but the Marine-turned-teacher hasn’t been around as much lately because he has been taking care of his wife who is sick with cancer.

Singapore Band The Observatory Releases New Album 'Dark Folke' in July (MTV Asia)

Local Singaporean band The Observatory has released their fourth highly anticipated album titled Dark Folke this month. Following a 2 year break since their last album, Dark Folke looks set to be better than the last.

Brazilian Grooves, Groovy ’60s (New York Times)

Reviews of releases by Céu, the Dead Weather, Pisces, Busdriver, Deerhunter and Bachelorette.

Lucinda Breeding: Online effort saves album (Denton Record-Chronicle)

When it came time to lay down the tracks for its second album, you might say that Denton band Oso Closo found that it was oh so broke.

Yes, Jon still is the voice (Shropshire Star)

It was back to basics as Jon Anderson, the voice behind multi-million selling progressive rock giants Yes, took to the stage at the Robin 2 in Bilston.

Bars and Clubs (Los Angeles Downtown News)

610 S. Main St. Carved out of the back area that used to belong to Cole’s, the bar in front, the Association is a dimly-lit, swank little alcove with some serious mixologists behind the bar.

North Calendar (Albuquerque Journal)

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Canyon briefs (The American Canyon Eagle)

Don’t miss American Canyon’s annual July 4th parade and celebration. The parade is filled with beautiful floats and classic cars. Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. at the corner of Kimberly and Elliott and proceeds north to the entrance of Community Park I on Donaldson Way and Joan Drive.

Event: Red Ink, Skye Harbour, Zeahorse, Delights @ The Evelyn, Melbourne (03/07/09) (Faster Louder)

The crazy boys of Red Ink unleashed their new single, 'Audrey' at the Evelyn with support from Skye Harbour, Zeahorse and Delights.

Ode to Thee, Oh Bonnaroo (The Cornell Daily Sun)

It was with great excitement and hedonistic anticipation that I looked forward to this year’s Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, held from June 11-14 on a farm in Manchester, TN. Tales I had heard from past attendees and the glossy coverage in Rolling Stone promised a long weekend of wonderful music, wonderful people and general paganistic pleasure. Headliners like Band of Horses and MGMT whet my ...

friday, july 3 (St. Petersburg Times)

rock, etc. King of Bongo Funk. A2. 8 p.m. Da! Electro, funk, soul. Achtung Baby. 10:30 p.m. Messer Chups Surf. Griboyedov. 9 p.m. 24 Chasa Rock. Manhattan. 8 p.m.

Generation Beat (Toronto Star)

It started as a showcase for DJs to strut their stuff, but the Beats, Breaks and Culture festival has become an eclectic (and electric ) event – embracing all sights and sounds.

Bluegrass visionary brings his innovation to Colorado (Denver Post)

Bluegrass visionary Craig Ferguson co-founded the Lyons-based company Planet Bluegrass and directs the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Rocky- Grass and the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival.

Summer ArtWalk plans big splash (The Arizona Republic)

Summer Spectacular ArtWalk is Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. Party after the ArtWalk continues with a jazz concert until 11 p.m.

RIFFS: Let's get fiscal (The Washington Times)

Staind rose to international prominence in 2001, when "Break the Cycle" topped the charts on both sides of the Atlantic. Propelled by the hit single "It's Been Awhile," the album introduced Staind's melodic approach to melancholy, a sound that relied heavily on Aaron Lewis' self-flagellating lyrics and Mike Mushok's guitar arpeggios. "Break the Cycle" wasn't Staind's first album, but it did mark ...