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COACHELLA 2013: Lineup predictions include Big Boi, Spiritualized

Fans cheer for the Yeah Yeah Yeahs at Coachella 2009. (2009/File Photo)

Fans cheer for the Yeah Yeah Yeahs at Coachella 2009. (2009/File Photo)

One bright side about waiting for the 2013 Coachella lineup is hearing from readers on who their picks and wish lists include. Seriously, it’s really fun to hear from people who are as into this as I am. (And if you didn’t see it, here are the charts I made with the lineup release data from previous years).
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POMONA: Finch announces support bands for reunion shows

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Temecula rockers Finch are reuniting for the 10th anniversary of “What It Is to Burn.” (Contributed Image)

Temecula’s Finch, which is playing four shows to celebrate the anniversary of “What It Is to Burn” at The Glass House in Pomona Feb. 1,2, 8 and 9, has announced the supporting acts for those dates and there’s some local love, too.
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COACHELLA 2013: Lineup logic with Animal Collective, Dan Deacon

Animal Collective performs at Coachella 2011. (2011/File Photo)

Animal Collective performs at Coachella 2011. (2011/File Photo)

With the Monday morning deluge of emails, I’m seeing a few more options for the Coachella 2013 lineup.

So who might be heading to Indio for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival April 12-14 and April 19-21? Here’s some more possible artists. (Also, if you want a chance to win a gift card to pick up some camping gear, just tell us who you think will headline Coachella 2013.)
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COACHELLA 2013: Headliner suggestions from readers

A fan enjoys the music at Coachella 2010. (2010/File Photo)

A fan enjoys the music at Coachella 2010. (2010/File Photo)

Want to know who Coachella fans think will top the 2013 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival lineup?

According to Audio File readers, The Rolling Stones and Daft Punk are their headlining favorites. We asked people to enter their headlining picks for the fest. And if you enter, you can win a gift card for a sporting goods store to pick up some camping gear.
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TEMECULA: Local music showcase at Bratts on Jan. 12

Black Bear and the Cheyenne Autumn Band (Contributed photo)

Black Bear and the Cheyenne Autumn Band (Contributed photo)

Bratts in Temecula is celebrating local music with a free show Saturday, Jan. 12.

Temecula band Strike Twelve will be playing an acoustic set. The band’s album “Moonshine” was one of my local favorites of 2012.

Gatsby’s Fiddle, Kyle McNeill, Indica Roots, Poetics and Black Bear and the Cheyenne Autumn Band will also be on the bill.

7:30 p.m. Saturday, Bratts,27648 Ynez Road, Temecula, free, 21 and older.