ASHLEY DAY
A&E EDITOR
Brandon Flowers with Nervous Wreckords
When: Thursday, April 14
Where: House of Blues
Time: 8 p.m.
Doors: 7 p.m.
Etc: Go to hob.com for ticket prices and info. Flowers tours to promote 2010’s “Flamingo.” The Killers frontman mixes a sweet sound of new wave, indie and a little Western to create one epic solo album. San Diego’s own alternative rock station, 91x, promotes the all ages show.
Coachella Valley Music Festival
When: Friday, April 15 – Sunday, April, 17
Where: Empire Polo Club Indio, CA
Time: Coachella.com
Etc: Some of the biggest acts in every genre of music show up to Indio, CA for 2011’s Coachella. Friday acts include Kings of Leon, the Black Keys, Interpol, the Cold War Kids and Cee Lo Green. Saturday headline performers are Arcade Fire, Bright Eyes, Big Audio Dynamite, Scissor Sisters and Cage the Elephant. On Sunday, Kanye West, the Strokes, Duran Duran, Jimmy Eat World and Wiz Khalifa are some of the associated acts.
Lil’ Flip with Skatterman
When: Friday, April 15
Where: 4th & B345 B St., San Diego, CA 92021
Time: 8 p.m.
Etc: Ages 21 and up. For more info, visit 4thandbevents.com. According to 4th & B’s website, Lil’ Flip has been attributed, “the Dirty South’s Undisputed Freestyle King.” Lil’ Flip raps freestyle and cutting edge rhymes.
Snoop Dogg
When: Wednesday, April 20
Where: 4th & B
Time: 8 p.m.
Etc: Ticket info at 4thandbevents.com. After over 11 years in the industry, Snoop Dogg still remains relevant in today’s hip-hop and hits music scene. Snoop raps solo and lends his rhymes to such artists as Katy Perry, Dr. Dre and the Gorillaz.
Gregory Page
When: Friday, April 22
Where: Lestat’s Coffee Shop 3343 Adams Ave., San Diego, CA 92116
Time: lestats.com for time
Etc: For more info, visit lestats.com. Lestat’s Coffe Shop is open 24 hours a day. For more info on the artist, visit gregorypage.com.
Kottonmouth Kings with Krizz Kaliko, Kutt Calhoun, Saigon, Potluck
When: Friday, April 22
Where: House of Blues
Time: 8 p.m.
Doors: 7 p.m.
Etc: Hob.com for ticket and band information.