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RIVERSIDE: Eva and the Vagabond Tales play tonight

Back to the Grind will host a free, all-ages show with Eva and the Vagabond Tales on Friday, Jan. 18. (File Photo)

Back to the Grind will host a free, all-ages show with Eva and the Vagabond Tales on Friday, Jan. 18. (File Photo)

Eva and the Vagabond Tales are back and headed to Back to the Grind in Riverside on Friday, Jan. 18.

Nathan Rivera will perform, as will Black Bear and the Cheyenne Autumn Band.

It will be a night of folk, harmonies and accordion goodness across the different acts.

7 p.m. Jan. 18, Back to the Grind, 3575 University Ave., Riverside, free, all ages

Visit www.facebook.com/thevagabondtales for more information.

RIVERSIDE: Catch 100 Proof at Mission Tobacco Lounge

100 Proof performs at X1039's Localpalooza at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. (DAVID BAUMAN/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)

100 Proof performs at X1039’s Localpalooza at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. (DAVID BAUMAN/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)

100 Proof has been in the studio working on their debut album and they’re playing one of their final shows in the Inland area for a while on Friday, Jan. 18 at the Mission Tobacco Lounge in Riverside.
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COACHELLA 2013: Rodriguez, Bat for Lashes headed to Indio

Kraftwerk performs at Coachella 2008. (2008/File Photo)

Kraftwerk performs at Coachella 2008. (2008/File Photo)

I’m investigating a few Coachella-related happenings today, but I wanted to post about two artists that other media outlets have already been talking about for the 2013 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival–Bat for Lashes and Rodriguez in an attempt to respond to the emails, Tweets and Facebook messages folks have been sending about both artists.
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POMONA: Title Fight opens for Quicksand Jan. 23

Title Fight is coming to Pomona on Jan. 23. (Manny Mares/Contributed Image)

Title Fight is coming to Pomona on Jan. 23. (Manny Mares/Contributed Image)

Pennsylvania punkers Title Fight are returning to the area on Wednesday, Jan. 23 with a show opening for Quicksand at the Glass House in Pomona.

The band released its second album, “Floral Green” in fall 2012.

One of the interesting things about the band is that they’ve helped bolster the scene in their hometown of Kingston, Pa. They own and help operate an all-ages venue not unlike the Glass House.

8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, The Glass House, 200 W. Second St., Pomona, $27, all ages.

Visit http://theglasshouse.us for tickets and www.facebook.com/titlefight for more information on the band.

COACHELLA 2013: Local Natives, Ben Howard look likely for lineup

The sun sets at Coachella 2008. (2008/File Photo)

The sun sets at Coachella 2008. (2008/File Photo)

Here are a couple of other artists who are looking more likely for Coachella 2013, thanks to the eagle eyes of some Audio File readers.

(Also, you can still put in your predictions for Coachella 2013 headliners. Fill out the form and you’re entered to win a gift card for camping gear.)
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TEMECULA: Fit For a King plays The Vault Friday

Fit for A King plays The Vault in Temecula this weekend. (Contributed Image)

Fit for A King plays The Vault in Temecula this weekend. (Contributed Image)

Unleash your primal screams with the show that The Vault in Temecula has booked on Friday.

The Overseer and Fit for a King headline the show.

Other artists performing include Always the Understudy, Bearstate, Holly Go Lightly and Colorblind.

And if you want to support some emerging local acts, on Jan. 19, A Mayfield Affair, For His Glory, Dog Days, Gallium and Treetop Flyer will compete in the second round of Band Wars.

6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, The Vault, 41607 Enterprise Circle North, Temecula, $10, all ages.

Visit www.thevaultconcerts.com for more information.

COACHELLA 2013: 5 Bands the Audio File wants to return to Indio

Fans enjoy Coachella at dusk. (2007/File Photo)

Fans enjoy Coachella at dusk. (2007/File Photo)

I’ve spent a lot of time over the last few weeks writing about other artists I think will be on the Coachella 2013 lineup and collecting suggestions from readers.

Please bear with this post–this is all about some artists I want to see on the lineup for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival April 12-14 and April 19-21. I have no reason to believe any of them will ever be on the lineup again, but all have played in the past. (If you want real, founded predictions and suggestions for Coachella 2013, check out the Coachellaology tag or scroll to the bottom of the entry for all of the updates.)
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COACHELLA 2013: Muse less likely for lineup, opener Biffy Clyro possible

Muse's new tour dates make them a less likely candidate to headline Coachella 2013. (2010/File Photo)

Muse’s new tour dates make them a less likely candidate to headline Coachella 2013. (2010/File Photo)

A little while back, I posted about the possibility of Muse returning to headline Coachella 2013.

However, with the band’s new tour schedule, they’re looking really unlikely to top the bill of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival April 12-14 and April 19-21.
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