AFI Davey Havok at The Observatory by Lilly Duran
AFI, Mareux, Kumo 99, LA Witch Rock The Observatory Grounds — But The OC Venue Still Has Its Flaws

AFI, Mareux, L.A. Witch, and Kumo 99 were the perfectly curated lineup. Too bad the Observatory continues to be a hot mess. Here’s what we loved and what we hated.

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AFI Davey Havok at The Observatory by Lilly Duran
AFI, Mareux, Kumo 99, LA Witch Rock The Observatory Grounds — But The OC Venue Still Has Its Flaws
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Daisy Chain Fields Has Plenty of Room for Improvement: 5 Ways Organizers Can Do Better

It’s not all sunshine and daisies: attendees reported heat stroke, long medical tent lines, ADA accessibility issues, traffic nightmare, and more at Daisy Chain Fields.

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DOECHII_DAISY CHAIN FIELDS_ MAGGIE LONDON
Daisy Chain Fields Has Plenty of Room for Improvement: 5 Ways Organizers Can Do Better
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The Smashing Pumpkins at Hollywood Legion Theater by Lilly Duran
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Mike D of the Beastie boys performing in green sweat suit at Sid The Cat Auditorium in South Pasadena
Mike D 5D rocks South Pasadena with his sons playing Beastie Boys cuts and many solo tracks
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The xx at the Pepsi Center in Mexico City
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Photo of Paul McCartney performing at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood
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Gogol Bordello at The Novo by Farah Sosa
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