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Summer is coming and that means many outdoor music festivals are headed your way. One of the biggest names this year is the annual Lollapalooza festival, held at Grant Park in Chicago on August 1st-3rd.

This year, Lollapalooza-a famed and hallowed alternative and indie rock festival-opened wide its gates for hip-hop and found stunning success.

A guide to summer music festivals, including Bonaroo, Pitchfork, Coachella and more.

This year, the Austin City Limits Festival will bring hundreds of thousands of people into the city. It can be a little overwhelming for people who are unprepared, so it is a good idea to get an understanding of what it will be like.

A little known, anarchist band ranted against push at the Coachella Music Festival in California. How far does freedom of speech go?

The popular rock group Rage Against the Machine reunited after being out of the music scene for several years. Their reunion took place during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California.

The rumors are true; Rage Against the Machine will be reuniting for one show at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

Logistical problems aside,it's a great place to see bands you love and to discover new ones.

Firsthand account of Chicago's Lollapalooza from someone who has attended the last two years.

Details for times, artists, and events.

Some of you are thinking what is the Lollapalooza? Last year I was in your shoes ... Let's start with the basics ...

Lollapalooza is one of the biggest events held in Chicago during the summer months.

This is the information on this year's Lollapalooza.

A cool night hosts the first evening of music from more than 1300 bands across downtown Austin, Texas. Some old, some new, and some completely strange, South by Southwest has it all.

Lollapalooza 2008 will be taking place at Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois, on August 1-3, 2008. The 2008 Lollapalooza lineup looks to be an excellent combination of new artists and the classic artists you'd expect to see on tour.

My story contains everything you'd want from a truly gonzo adventure - drugs, sexual tension, brushes with the law, surreal surroundings, loud music and chance acquaintances. Enjoy!

The City of Chicago will be filled with Blues music on June 7-10, 2007. The Chicago Blues Festival, held at Grant Park on the lake front, attracts fans from around the world.

From hip-hop to punk to rock, new music is indeed upon us...

After an extremely long winter, it is finally summer in Chicago! Now that the warm weather is here, it is time to enjoy all that the Windy City has to offer. Read on to find out more about some of Chicago's festivals and outdoor events.

Tickets for the music industry's showcase festival are limited in quantity.

During the days of South by Southwest Music are many press conferences, interviews, and the spreading of rumors.

The summer music fest season is closely approaching and with ticket prices running around $100.00 to $200.00 you'll want to be sure that you choose carefully.

Along with a slew of summer arts festivals, Bonnaroo returns for a fourth time. Here is my guide to the music and the laws for enjoyment.

Rock the Bells, Voodoo Music Experience, and more. Will RATM start their own tour already?

It's been seven years since Tom Morello and Zack De La Rocha have shared a stage, but on Saturday, April 14th, the two reunited for a brief set at Chicago's House of Blues.

One of the hottest selling concert experiences ever imagined, Voodoo Fest, which is held every year in New Orleans, LA, promises to bring back two pioneering hard rock acts of the nineties: Rage Against the Machine and Smashing Pumpkins.

The Chicago Blues Festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The popular blues event is the biggest summer music event in the city. The festival will be held from Thursday, June 5 through Sunday, June 8.

The Essence Music Festival was relocated to Houston this year following last year's tragedy in New Orleans, the original home of the festival. But the change of scene won't stop the good times from rolling.

Newly released list of Lollapalooza bands (alphabetized) along with ticket prices and information

The Rock The Bells Festival is quickly becoming the showcase for underground/indie hip-hop.

The last day of 2006's Austin City Limits Music Festival has come and gone. And Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers rocked on through the rain.

Austin City Limits Music Festival is celebrating its fifth year. The second day saw Ben Kweller stuff a tampon in his nose, Iron & Wine jamming, and Willie Nelson summoning a huge crowd.

SXSW is an annual Interactive, Film, and Music Festival. If you like music, you don't have to pay an arm and a leg.

Austin, Texas is host to the ACL Festival for its fifth year. The first day showcased living legend Van Morrison.

From Dave Matthews to Beck to Widespread Panic, the stages of Bonnaroo have seen it all. AC Entertainment founder Ashley Capps, the man behind Bonnaroo, aims to top past years with this summer's line-up of indie and mainstream artists.

If you are looking for a unique and off-beat summer festival, than you will want to consider visiting Schwagstock.

Los Lobos, Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys, and the Spanish Harlem Orchestra are just three of the 20 award-winning acts scheduled to play at the 9th annual Rhythm and Roots Festival, a Labor Day weekend must for lovers of root music and dance.

Thoughts from Day III of the 2007 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, CA.

Legendary Blues musician B.B. King will grace the Grandview Park Bandshell at the Annual Saturday in the Park Festival in Sioux City, Iowa on Saturday, June 30, 2007.

Far from just being a day spent in the sun showcasing arts and crafts, and listening to high school bands, vocalists and dancers - the theme of the BAMS festival touched a nerve in every student involved: "Better Art Than the Mafia".

Even though Grand Junction is not well known for it's live music scene, it's not completely void of opportunities.

What bands are going to be playing this year? The full lineup is now out.

Taste of Chicago is a hugely popular annual event that takes place in downtown Chicago. The event is a favorite with Chicagoans and draws people from all over. People come to the event to experience the foods of Chicago and the musical entertainment.

Fishbone are back with a brand new disc, a new lineup and the same intense sound.

as demographics change we find out we are not so different after all

The free concerts this year at the Petrillo Music Shell promise millions of Taste of Chicago-goers a delicious, musical treat. To whet your appetite, here's a fun look at every majo act on the 2007 lineup for the annual Grant Park extravaganza.

Pitchforkmedia.com has kicked off its 2nd annual indie music festival in Chicago.

A look at the performances of the Mojave 3, Tom Verlaine, The Futureheads, and Sr. Mostaza at late July's Benicassim Festival in Spain.

Live music venues are located throughout Chicago, but a few seem to be near and dear to the heart of the city. My top picks for live music venues in Chicago offer up some great local opportunities to experience what Chicago is all about.

Pasadema has lots and lots of free or very low cost music in the summer. Listed are the best of the best.

Veteran rap act proves it still has all the right moves.

If the music is your priority, here are two Chicago neighborhood (Uptown, Logan Square) sound spots that put music on center stage, plus one in the Near West suburb of Berwyn, IL.

Audioslave frontman Chris Cornell confirmed he is leaving the band due to "irresolvable personality conflicts as well as musical differences."

The lineup was announced today for the 2008 Lolopolooza festival.

With so much to see, hear and eat, here is a brief guide to some of the most unique, interesting and popular summer events in the Windy City.

Summer 2007 is shaping up to be a music blockbuster with the release of a number of highly anticipated cds and a plethora of rock festivals and extensive tours.

Despite big names like Pearl Jam, Muse, Interpol and Daft Punk dominating reviews of Lollapalooza 2007, which took place Aug. 3-5 in Chicago's Grant Park, there were a few hidden gems tucked away on side stages during mid-afternoon sets, particularly punk band Against Me!

Visit these great Chicago Institutions to see their unique displays and learn a little about the world around you in the bargain. Here are some of the current displays and events that you may find very interesting and enjoyable.

We have a unique way of speaking around these parts. It's not the correct way to speak, but it is the Chicago way.

Seeing some great shows from Ben Taylor, Joe Purdy, David Ford, and The Twilight Singers is enough to make anyone love South by Southwest.

One annual event that occurs in Chicago is the Taste of Chicago. From June 29th until July 8th, this food fest is among the most popular places to go.

Winter is here and the City of Chicago is cold and windy. If you are looking for something romantic to do that is uniquely Chicago, here are some ideas for dates

In a couple weeks, the shores of Lake Michigan will burst with brightly colored lights and scores of people. Celebrating the 4th of July in the city of Chicago can be both an exhilarating and exhausting experience.

Pearl Jam's website has revealed that the band will headline the final night of Lollapalooza in Chicago, IL on August 5th.

Confused about where to stay in Chicago? Here are three hotel choices located along Michigan Avenue.

Lollapalooza is returning to the Windy City after last years successful revival. The lineup is impressive, to say the least.

Sometimes great music finds you...sometimes you have to find it...

A glance at one of the over 120 bands playing at this year's Lollapalooza music festival, alternative rockers eels.

From food festivals to music showcases, Chicago is always buzzing with activity each season. Count down the days of summer at these top spots.

In the 1990's Rage Against the Machine hit the music scene with an as yet unheard of style of rock fused with hip-hop that would be a precursor to many following bands.

Rage Against the Machine was something of an icon when they were around. Their music was not only very cool, but it moved people to think politically. They had a very unique sound, and so I wanted to document some of the best that sound in this article.

These are the top ten songs by the pioneering rap/rock group Rage Against the Machine.

Rage Against the Machine headlines Voodoofest

Music censorship interferes with an artist's ability to produce music and a consumer's choice to listen to it and is therefore an infringement of the first amendment.

Are you a hardcore gamer, but can't afford to buy as many video games as you like? Then why not try one of these great sources for cheap video games?

Check out these video games that focus on resolving social and other real-world problems.

Some of them are very much violent in nature. And they depict lot of blood in the games. So the problem here is these violent video games really changing the younger generation's mind and affecting their overall behavior.

As the social internet continues to bring together people and game developers, the way video games are updated and critiqued are rapidly changing.

Video Games can be good to play for kids but parents MUST monitor the games to make sure unwanted contents are not being shown to kids.

Living with chronic pain can be difficult and debilitating for even the strongest person. There are things you can do to manage chronic pain, and one of the newest is to play video games!

Are you or someone you know addicted to playing video games? People can get addicted to video games very easily.

Little kids love to imitate their older siblings. They especially are intrigued at the video games their older brothers and sisters are playing. Now makers of video games are making games just for the younger players.

With the growing popularity of violent video games comes other sorts of problems including mental issues in younger people. Certain things such as copying the stunts that are being performed in video games are an ongoing problem in our world today.

A resource for anyone collecting the best songs of the 1990s; listed alphabetically

This editorial describes one parent's experience raising a boy who played a lot of video games. She feels video games may have gotten a bad rap. It's possible to incrase skills in literacy, problem-solving and more by playing video games.

Children's video games sometimes aren't suitable for children after all but this guide will help you choose ones that are.

Memories of 60+ years of summers spent enjoying Chicago's Grant Park

A video games tester sounds like a neat job, playing video games all day for pay, but it is anything but. See what it takes to be a tester and what the job entails.

A description of twenty hard and heavy songs that make the perfect addition to any workout CD.

Though video games are not a direct cause of violent behavior, more than 3,000 studies have shown them to be a factor in desensitization to violence, violent behavior and violent acts

Today, MTV announced Gamer's Week 2.0 - the second annual weeklong multiplatform celebration of video games.

BayFest is an annual three-day fall music festival in downtown Mobile, Alabama that features diverse musical acts from world famous performers to local talent.

Video games never seem to make good movies. But why? The data is all there, the inspiration is there, the coolness is there. Why do they come so short?

How can a company or individual imbed something in a video game like the latest controversial sexual content in Grand Theft Auto San Andreas. I'll tell you all you need to know.

As technology advances, games are becoming increasingly interactive and, as a result, increasingly engaging, and virtual reality games are starting to become a reality. Some games even provide solutions for serious physical and mental health problems.

Video games are as popular as tv sets and now you can get codes and cheat sheets to give you extra fun.