Christina Fuoco

2 days ago | argonautnews.com | Christina Fuoco

Santa Monica is renowned for its laid-back beach vibes. To celebrate that, the Santa Monica Pier Corp. is hosting the Pier 360 Beach Festival on Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29, with competition and entertainment along the shoreline. The free, all-ages event brings together thousands of locals and visitors for ocean sports, beachside games, skateboarding, roller skating, live music, food and drinks, and a deep dive into 90 years of paddleboard racing history.

2 days ago | vcreporter.com | Christina Fuoco

“Circle of Peace” isn’t just a Ziggy Marley song or the name of his tour, which stops Saturday, June 28, at Surfer’s Point Live at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. The show is part of a weekend of music — dubbed Roots & Boots — that includes the Boots & Brews country music festival on June 29. “Circle of Peace” is also a movement and a message for Marley. “I have an important message and it’s about a circle of peace,” Marley said while calling from his Los Angeles home.

5 days ago | ladowntownnews.com | Christina Fuoco

EMF has, admittedly, aged since “Unbelievable” hit the charts. However, the energy remains just as high, and the bands are looking forward to bringing it to The Regent on Friday, June 27. “We can’t jump around quite so high, but we can still jump around,” said EMF’s Ian Dench via Zoom from England. “I have a bad back, as most people of my age have.

5 days ago | phoenix.org | Christina Fuoco

Volbeat’s vocalist and rhythm guitarist, Michael Poulsen, is a self-proclaimed nerd. His quest for the perfect track keeps the Danish metal musician inspired. “I’m constantly searching for that next magical record — and I’m not talking about my own material,” Poulsen said during a recent phone interview. “We’re still nerdy about going out in different cities to find that vinyl we’ve been looking for. It’s so much more interesting to find vinyl in a record store than it is to buy it online.

5 days ago | phoenix.org | Christina Fuoco

Noelle Scaggs considers her band, Fitz and the Tantrums, her family. “We’re more than just collaborative creatives,” said Scaggs, who shares vocal duties with frontman Michael “Fitz” Fitzpatrick. “There’s a synergy that has always been a part of this band that has made it unique and appealing to fans. We’re together for the pure intention of creating joy for people.