by Katie "Coco" Mendez

I’m heading out to San Francisco for Outside Lands. Three days of music in Golden Gate Park during August 28-30. Check out the MFJ Festival Guide for the full lineup and ticket info. Here are the acts that are on my “must-see” list. 1.Autolux:Fans of Autolux have something to look forward to. It’s been a

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by Katie "Coco" Mendez

This week I’m dropping by the Mile High Music Festival in Denver, Colorado. Headliners include Tool, Widespread Panic, and Ben Harper, but here are the bands that I’m most excited to see at Dicks Sporting Goods Field. 1.Rocco DeLuca and The Burden: This guy has talent. He’s a new find for me, and I dig

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by Vito Valentinetti

Okay, I only have three for you this week because I’m in transit to Rothbury as we speak. So excited to go back for my second year. This is one of the more unique festivals on the circuit. These are my can’t miss shows: 1. Cold War Kids: I first caught these guys at Bonnaroo

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by Katie "Coco" Mendez

Asking me to pick my favorite bands at Bonnaroo is like asking me to choose between children. There’s so much talent this year, I’m going to have to make some difficult decisions on what shows to catch. Here are six that you will see me enjoying. 1. Portugal. The Man If you geek out on

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by Katie "Coco" Mendez

No festivals for me this week. I’m preparing for the onslaught that is known as Bonnaroo. If you’re heading to Wakarusa in the Ozarks this weekend, here are some artists you might enjoy. 1. Cornmeal I saw this band for the first time at Summer Camp last weekend and am curious what they’ll bring to

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by Katie "Coco" Mendez

Tough choices at Sasquatch this year. It was a challenge to narrow my picks with so many amazing artists.  Here a few of my favorites: 1.  M. Ward I really dig M. Ward’s unique sound.  His gritty whisper of a voice is surprisingly soothing and the rendition he does of CCR’s Green River is one of my

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by Katie "Coco" Mendez

Hitting up festivals during the spring and fall is easy. There’s usually only one choice. But with the official start of summer this weekend, I have to make some difficult choices on what festival to attend. Last year, I was lucky enough to make it to Sasquatch, so this year I’m checking out Summer Camp.

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by Vito Valentinetti

This weekend Rock on the Range hits Columbus, Ohio in all its metal glory. I won’t be at this one — I’ll be rolling on DUB’s in Atlantic City, but here is who I would want to check out if I was there.   1. Alice in Chains Because maybe you forgot they sold over

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