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  1. In this Dec. 3, 1975 file picture, Betty Ford performs an unscheduled dance with an unidentified teacher, left, in front of a group of students at a Peking dance school. A symphony in Michigan plans to honor the former first lady with the premiere of an orchestral tribute it commissioned in her memory that reflects on her time as a dancer as well as the way she publicly faced breast cancer and substance abuse. Bob Daugherty, The Associated Press

    Betty Ford tribute planned by Michigan symphony

    A symphony in Michigan plans to honor former first lady Betty Ford this week with the premiere of an orchestral tribute it commissioned in her memory that reflects on her time as a dancer as well as the way she publicly faced

    • May. 15, 2012
  2. Coachella fest 2013 dates set; ticket sales begin Thursday

    Less than a month after the first two-weekend Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival wrapped up, promoters Goldenvoice announced a second double weekend for the 2013 event, which will be held April 12-14 and 19-21 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio.

    • May. 14, 2012
  3. Concert for Autism set for Saturday

    The fifth annual Concert for Autism featuring nine local acts will be held Saturday at the Indio Performing Arts Center, 45-175 Fargo St.

    • May. 15, 2012
  4. Coachella announces ticket sales for 2 weekends in 2013

    Less than a month after the first two-weekend Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in the event’s 13-year history, the Goldenvoice promoters announced today they’re doing their second double weekend April 12-14 and 19-21 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio.

    • May. 14, 2012
  5. Sally Kellerman (above) performs Wednesday in Indian Wells.  Courtesy of Baumann Manfred

    Actress Sally Kellerman can carry a fine tune, too

    At 18, Sally Kellerman's career was already at a crossroads. Blessed with a smoky voice perfectly suited for jazz and blues, the teen was under contract with Verve Records. But she also had begun landing roles in some deliciously bad B movies, including 1957's “Reform School Girl.”

    • May. 13, 2012
  6. Singer Tony Bennett performs in February at the 84th Annual Academy Awards in  Hollywood. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

    Duets are in Tony Bennett's heart

    Tony Bennett has done an extraordinary job of connecting with young listeners and performers — his effervescent duet with Lady Gaga on his latest album, “Duets II,” being a judicious case in point.

    • May. 10, 2012
  7. Eve to Adam will open on Saturday for Creed at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio. Paul Da Silva

    Eve to Adam triumph in tune, open for Creed

    The guys in Eve to Adam know that it's a tough climb to the top of the rock 'n' roll mountain.

    • May. 10, 2012
  8. The group Ocote Soul Sounds perform at the 7th Annual Joshua Tree Music Festival held at the Joshua Tree Lake Campground, Friday, May 15, 2009. The three day festival will run till May 17. Richard Lui, The Desert Sun

    Joshua Tree fest coming this month

    The 10th annual Joshua Tree Music Festival is coming up May 18-20. More than 20 artists from all over the world will perform.

    • May. 9, 2012
  9. For the Record returns with music from Quentin Tarantino films

    The next outing of “For the Record” is the music of Quentin Tarantino’s films.

    • May. 8, 2012
  10. A scene from the documentary “George Harrison: Living in the Material World” by Martin Scorsese. Apple Corps Ltd. via HBO

    George Harrison treasures unwrapped

    George Harrison was recording steadily at the studio in his English country estate until nearly the day he died in 2001.

    • May. 1, 2012
  11. Country fans eagerly jump on Stagecoach

    My favorite description of Stagecoach was a phrase founder Paul Tollett saw on a T-shirt: “Stagecoach: Coachella with songs.” It should have said, “Stagecoach: Coachella with hits.”

    • May. 1, 2012
  12. Kenny Rogers performs on the Palomino Stage during the Stagecoach Country Music Festival on Sunday, April 29, 2012 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA. Richard Liu/The Desert Sun

    Country stars shine bright

    Stagecoach, Coachella's younger country cousin, continued its growth spurt this weekend. The three-day festival sold out in January for the first time in its six-year history with paid attendance of 55,000 people a day, outpacing its more famous relative.

    • Apr. 30, 2012
  13. Country music fans attend the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, Sunday, April 29, 2012.

(Richard Lui The Desert Sun) Richard Lui The Desert Sun

    Fans make the most out of Stagecoach

    Stagecoach country music festival: Relive it on MyCoachella.com

    • Apr. 30, 2012
  14. 174 arrested at Stagecoach Country Music Festival

    Authorities arrested 174 people, mostly for alcohol- related offenses, over the three days of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival, police spokesman said today.

    • Apr. 30, 2012
  15. Jason Schaniel of Huntington Beach (right, black hat) gets a hug from a friend in the campgrounds on Friday during the first day of the Stagecoach festival. Schaniel said his campsite is accommodating a group of about 15. Crystal Chatham, The Desert Sun

    Stagecoach a camp-out — plus music

    For many Stagecoach revelers, partying in the RV campground before, during and after the concert is a crucial part of country festival experience. Sometimes the camaraderie is as important as the music.

    • Apr. 29, 2012
  16. Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers perform in the Mustang tent at the Stagecoach festival in Indio on Saturday. Jay Calderon, The Desert Sun

    Steve Martin, other celebs embraced at fest

    Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert may be the current king and queen of country music, but it was Steve Martin who got a royal reception Saturday at Stagecoach.

    • Apr. 29, 2012
  17. The Tribesmen perform April 28 at The Hue Music & Arts Festival in Coachella. It was the second year for the event featuring eastern Coachella Valley musicians and artists. Colin Atagi, The Desert Sun

    Hue festival gives new bands big break

    Saturday, 35 bands, DJs and MCs hit the stage in Coachella for The Hue Music & Arts Festival, an event that could almost be described as a miniature version of the larger, international festival that rocked Indio earlier this month.

    • Apr. 29, 2012
  18. Girl, 17, sexually assaulted at Stagecoach

    Indio — A 17-year-old girl was sexually assaulted while using the restrooms at Stagecoach: California's Country Music Festival on Friday night, Indio police said Saturday.

    • Apr. 29, 2012
  19. Matt Alber has sung classic, pop and “everything in between” during his career. Robert Davidson

    Matt Alber sings a world of music Monday in Palm Springs

    Growing up in St. Louis, Matt Alber found his voice in a choir singing classical lieder and choral works. Today, his acoustic music is more “Elton John meets Jason Mraz.” Alber performs Monday in Palm Springs.

    • Apr. 28, 2012
  20. Alabama performs on the Mane Stage during day one of Stagecoach:  California’s Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club. Marilyn Chung, The Desert Sun

    Mainstream acts ease fans into 3-day fest

    Stagecoach coverage on MyCoachella.com

    • Apr. 28, 2012
  21. A dusty day  at Stagecoach: California’s Country Music Festival in 2011. The seven-year-old festival kicks off its three-day run today at Empire Polo Club  in Indio. Michael Snyder/The Desert Sun

    Stagecoach festival's flair has California roots

    INDIO — Stagecoach: California's Country Music Festival will attract roughly 55,000 people per day to the Empire Polo Club this weekend with a lineup dominated by Nashville artists. But the seven-year-old festival isn't called “California's” country music festival just for the location.

    • Apr. 26, 2012
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