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RIVERSIDE: Deaf rapper Sean Forbes to perform Friday

Sean Forbes is coming to Riverside. (Jeremy Deputat/Contributed Image)

Rapper Sean Forbes is performing a special show at the California School for the Deaf-Riverside on Feb. 1.

Forbes, whose new album “Perfect Imperfection” is getting a national re-release this spring, is a deaf rapper who also co-founded nonprofit group D-PAN, The Deaf Professional Arts Network, which translates popular artists’ songs into American Sign Language music videos for the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities.

Forbes’ videos have a sense of humor and he draws influence from artists as diverse as the Beastie Boys and Bob Dylan.

6 p.m. Feb. 1, Multi-Purpose Activity Center, California School for the Deaf-Riverside, 3044 Horace St., Riverside, $15, all ages.

Visit www.deafandloud.com for more information.

COACHELLA 2013 CHAT: Join us to talk about all things Coachella

Fans at the 2008 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

The 2013 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival lineup has been released (Blur, The Stone Roses, Phoenix and Red Hot Chili Peppers are headlining) and it’s what we’re buzzing about today.
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COACHELLA 2013: 4 reunions you have to see at Coachella

Let’s have a round of applause for the Coachella 2013 reunion acts. (2012/File Photo)

The lineup for the 2013 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was announced on Thursday, Jan. 24. There are a ton of bands to catch (set time conflicts might be more difficult this year than in any year prior) and as always, Coachella has pulled out some great bands as reunions.
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COACHELLA 2013: 5 Punk bands you can’t miss at Coachella

Punk bands are going to rock Coachella 2013. (Vanessa Franko/Staff Photo)

I love all kinds of music, but there’s a special place in my heart for punk and when the 2013 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival released its lineup earlier tonight, I was thrilled with the punk representation for this year. Goldenvoice ALWAYS brings together some great classic punk acts (The Buzzcocks, X, etc.), but this year far exceeded my expectations. Here are 5 punk bands you need to see at Coachella 2013:
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COACHELLA 2013 POLL: Who is the next undercard act to rise?

Hot Chip, circa 2008. (Contributed Image)

Coachella 2013 has outdone itself with the undercard acts this year. Which one do you think will break out and have the potential to be headliners in future years?

Vote in the poll.
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COACHELLA 2013: Lou Reed leads way for outsider legends

Lou Reed is playing Coachella 2013. (2009/AP Photo)

The lineup for Coachella 2013 is out and it’s excitement city here at the Audio File blog.

Even with all of the lineup predictions, I love that the festival still surprises me and this year one of the artists I wasn’t expecting was Lou Reed. UPDATE: As reported on March 25, Lou Reed is no longer playing Coachella 2013.
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COACHELLA 2013 POLL: Which day is your favorite?

Coachella 2013 lineup (Coachella)

OK Coachella fans out there–the lineup is out for Coachella 2013. Which day do you think is the strongest? Do you love Friday’s Britpop hours of power? What about The Postal Service reunion and punk rock awesome of the Descendents on Saturday? Or is the eclectic mix of Nick Cave, Social D and Wu-Tang Clan that has won you over for Sunday?
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