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RIVERSIDE: Los Lobos, Robert Cray to play the Fox

Cesar Rosas, Cougar Estrada, and Conrad Lozano from Los Lobos perform during a concert at the Fantasy Springs Resort Hotel Casino in Indio in 2011. (2011/File Photo)

My colleague Alicia Robinson has the latest update on what’s going on with Live Nation taking over the Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside as well as the other city-owned downtown entertainment venues and it looks like the current operator will be in for a while yet.

A new show was added to the fall schedule recently–Robert Cray and Los Lobos Riverside’s own celebrated bluesman Rod Piazza and his Mighty Flyers.

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The show is Thursday, Nov. 7 and tickets are on sale now. They are $27-$87, before fees. You can pick them up at the Fox box office or with more fees over at Ticketmaster.

The phone number for the box office is 951-779-9800 and it is located at the theater at 3801 Mission Inn Ave. in Riverside.

The box office is open Monday through Friday from noon to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is also open on all show days until show time.

PE LIVE: Get to know Treefort

Treefort fans hold signs supporting the band at Hangar 24 in Redlands. (Vanessa Franko/Staff Photo)

It’s Thursday and there’s a brand new PE Live out. This week we have Treefort as our special guest. Check out the videos below!I love that the Treefort fans even brought signs to support the group.

If you want to come to a taping of PE Live, we’ll be out at Hangar 24 next week for the tropical sound of Quitapenas, too.

MURRIETA: Get Shamrocked Irish Fest features The Tossers

The Tossers will perform at the Get Shamrocked Irish Festival in Murrieta this weekend. (2011/File Photo)

Celebrate all things of the Emerald Isle as the Get Shamrocked Irish Festival heads to Murrieta’s Town Square Park this weekend.

The festival has notable performers, including Celtic punk band The Tossers and the Young Dubliners on Saturday, Sept. 21 and The Fenians and Dublin City Rockers on Sunday, Sept. 21.

There are plenty of other performers, plus comedy, Irish dancing and storytelling and bagpipes and drums.

Saturday is open to adults 21 and older only, but everyone is welcome on Sunday.

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Saturday admission is $20 per person. Sunday admission is $15 for those older than 12 and $1 for kids 12 and younger. Tickets are $30 each for the full weekend.

11 a.m., Saturday and Sunday, Town Square Park, Murrieta.

Visit www.getshamrocked.com for more information.

SAN MANUEL: Jane’s Addiction to perform Oct. 24

Jane’s Addiction will come to San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino in Highland on Oct. 24. (2009/AP Photo)

One of alt-rock’s legendary bands is coming to San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino in Highland on Thursday, Oct. 24.

Jane’s Addiction, known for songs such as “Been Caught Stealing,” “Stop” and “Mountain Song,” will headline the show. Portugal. The Man will open.

Tickets go on sale to the public at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20 via Ticketmaster and they will be $25 and $39, before fees.

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Since the show is being done with LA-based altrock radio station KROQ 106.7, members of the KROQ Street Team members can access tickets from 10 a.m. Sept. 19 through Friday, Sept. 20 at 10 a.m. The password will be mailed to Street Team members. You can still sign up for the Street Team and get access, though.

The shows at San Manuel start on the earlier side. The doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Also, you have to be 21 or older to enter the casino and attend the show.

PERRIS: Uncle Kracker, Hoobastank to play Southern California Fair

Uncle Kracker will perform at the Southern California Fair at Lake Perris in October. (Contributed Image)

The Southern California Fair returns in October and for the first time in a few years, the event, which takes place at the Lake Perris Fairgrounds, is attracting big-name entertainment.

Among the notable artists are Uncle Kracker, Hoobastank (who recently wrapped up a tour with Riverside’s own Alien Ant Farm), Kutless and more. The fair runs Saturday, Oct. 5 through Sunday, Oct. 13.

The SoCal Fair will also host tribute acts to Creedence Clearwater Revival and Journey not to mention the demolition derby action.

Hoobastank kicks off the big-name entertainment on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Then, Uncle Kracker will be joined by up-and-coming country artist Eric Paslay on Thursday, Oct. 10. Christian rockers Kutless will perform on Friday, Oct. 11.

All concerts are free with admission to the fair. Admission prices are $8 for adults (everyone 12 years old and older), $4 for children ages 5 to 11 and kids 4 and younger get in for free. Parking is an additional $8. You can pick up pre-sale tickets at a discount ($5 for adults, $3 for kids 5-11) if you purchase them online through Oct. 4.

Visit www.socalfair.com for more information.

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PE LIVE: Watch The Shape of the Earth’s ‘Pharmaceuticals’

The Shape of the Earth (Contributed Image)

After a weekend of metal awesomeness with Iron Maiden, here’s a change of pace with some catchy indie rock from Redlands’ own The Shape of the Earth.

We caught up with the band a week and a half ago at Hangar 24 Brewery. Here’s “Pharmaceuticals.”

Check out more from the band, including the excellent 2012 release “Fire, Then Rain” over at The Shape of the Earth’s Bandcamp.

Want to see PE Live in person? Come out to Hangar 24 on Wednesday, Sept. 18, to see the Redlands brewery’s house band Strangebrew.

6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Hangar 24 Brewery and Tasting Room, 1710 Sessums Drive, Redlands, free.

Visit www.hangar24brewery.com for more information.

REDLANDS: Sound Preservation Society visits The Vault

Sound Preservation Society (Contributed Image)

Riverside’s Sound Preservation Society will perform at The Vault Martini Bar in Redlands on Sunday, Sept. 15.

The Fancy Grins and The Calicos are also performing at the show, which follows the Downtown Art Walk in town.

8 pm. Sunday, Sept. 15, The Vault Martini Bar, 14 E. Vine St., Redlands, 21 and older only.

Visit www.facebook.com/SoundPreservationSociety for more information.

DEVORE: See photos of Overkill, Warbringer

The Battle of San Bernardino kicked off its full day of face-melting metal with a stage set up on the concourse at San Manuel Amphitheater on Friday, Sept. 13.

Up and coming band Warbringer opened the festivities and thrash elder statesmen Overkill also performed on the stage.

Click to see photos of Warbringer and Overkill at the Battle of San Bernardino or click the photo below.

Warbringer performs on the side stage during the Battle for San Bernardino at San Manuel Amphitheater in Devore on September 13, 2013. (Paul A. Hebert/Freelance Photographer)

Thanks to freelance photographer Paul A. Hebert for capturing such amazing images. See all of the galleries from below. Read a little bit more about The Battle of San Bernardino on the Audio File blog.

PHOTO GALLERY: Iron Maiden at San Manuel Amphitheater

PHOTO GALLERY: Megadeth at the Battle of San Bernardino

PHOTO GALLERY: Anthrax at the Battle of San Bernardino

PHOTO GALLERY: Testament and Sabaton at the Battle of San Bernardino

PHOTO GALLERY: Overkill and Warbringer at San Manuel Amphitheater

DEVORE: See photos of Testament, Sabaton at San Manuel Amphitheater

The first two acts to take the main stage at the Battle of San Bernardino at San Manuel Amphitheater in Devore on Sept. 13, 2013 were Sabaton and Testament.

Testament leader Chuck Billy told the crowd he had been looking forward to the show for the last 2-3 months.

Click to see the photo gallery of Sabaton and Testament at the Battle of San Bernardino or click the photo below.

Testament performs on stage during the Battle for San Bernardino at San Manuel Amphitheater in Devore on September 13, 2013. (Paul A. Hebert/Freelance Photographer)

PHOTO GALLERY: Iron Maiden at San Manuel Amphitheater

PHOTO GALLERY: Megadeth at the Battle of San Bernardino

PHOTO GALLERY: Anthrax at the Battle of San Bernardino

PHOTO GALLERY: Testament and Sabaton at the Battle of San Bernardino

PHOTO GALLERY: Overkill and Warbringer at San Manuel Amphitheater

DEVORE: See photos of Anthrax at the Battle of San Bernardino

I don’t know about you, but I’m still recovering from the onslaught of awesome from Friday night’s Battle of San Bernardino at San Manuel Amphitheater in Devore.

One of the most impressive bands of the day was Anthrax. They always put on a good show and it was good to see Charlie Benante back behind the drum kit after his recent carpal tunnel surgery. I also liked the way the band paid tribute to Ronnie James Dio and Dimebag Darrell.

Click to see photos of Anthrax at the Battle of San Bernardino or click on the photo below.