Winda Benedetti

The sounds of Phish have hooked legions of fans. Danny Clinch photo

Amateur Lovers are, from left, Mark Livingston, Sean Boots and Scott Clampett.

El Chicano, a Latin rock band from East L.A. that made a splash in the 1970s, will make a stop at The Edge in Coeur d'Alene tonight and Saturday. Taking inspiration from Ritchie Valens' proof that Hispanic musicians could make it to rock stardom, El Chicano formed in the 1960s first under the name V.I.P.

The Digital Underground - masterminded by rapper/hip-hop master Greg "Shock G" Jacobs (a k a Humpty Hump) is back in action with a new album, another one on the way and a tour. The hip-hop group brings its zany theatrical flair and serious penchant for not always being serious to The Met Tuesday. Like Family and Composure open the show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 day of the show, available at Outback Jack's, G&B; Select-A-Seat locations or call (800) 325-SEAT.

The veteran Spokane cover band known as Oasis will regroup for a 15-year reunion performance Saturday at Casey's Restaurant. The band, which formed well before the British artists by the same name, spent 12 years playing a variety of music, from country to Top 40, with '50s and '60s music being their mainstay. Bill and Dawn Latronica formed the band in 1981, with Bill on guitar and vocals and Dawn on percussion and lead vocals.

Cherry Poppin' Daddies have been doing the swing thing since 1989.

Dan Seals

Digital Underground returns with a new album, but the same funk. William Richards photo

Spokane's Kevin Hanson, second from left, plays lead guitar for Huffamoose.

The Bloodhound Gang means no harm.

The Festival at Sandpoint will hold its first Full Moon Mountain Fest this Saturday. And what better way to celebrate a full moon and the beautiful Schweitzer Mountain summer than with the dance-happy sounds of reggae.

The Vans Warped Tour Thursday, July 10, The Gorge The Warped Tour in quick review: Good bands, lousy show. Now for the longer version: Crackling punk tossed with some snappy ska dominated the eight-hour Warped Tour Thursday which featured some of the best bands in the genre. But poor organization of the show cast a pall over refreshingly raucous performances.

The Super Sonic Soul Pimps, playing Outback Jack's tonight and Area 51 Saturday, say their new album is more focused.

Dave Matthews says he is more concerned about producing good music than landing at the top of the recording charts. Photo by Ken Settle/Special to The Spokesman-Review

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones headlines the Warped Tour which makes its first appearance at The Gorge today. File photo

Junior Brown will play his "guit-steel" at Rendezvous in the Park.

Curtis Salgado brings his "Sly Stone meets Muddy Waters" style to the Ritzville Blues Fest. File photo

Lilith Fair Saturday, July 5, The Gorge The concert was more acoustic-based introspection than it was rock and roll frenzy. And although the music simmered often, only rarely did it heat to a full boil. But if the first all-woman music festival known as Lilith Fair didn't rock out the way its male counterparts do, well, that's OK.

Prepare for some "blow-me-down folk-a-delic rock" with Wenatchee's Michael Dickes Band.

Canadian folk rocker Sarah McLachlan had her sanity questioned when she proposed putting two women on a concert bill. Now she leads the all-woman Lilith Fair. Pictured below, clockwise, are Jewel, Cassandra Wilson and Suzanne Vega.

1. Jim Boyd and Rez Bound (top left) join (2.) Clarence Clemmons (center) (3.) Martha Reeves (above) and even (4.) Elvis this weekend at Riverfront Park.

1. Reel Big Fish believe their latest album sends a message to fans who believe the band has become a sell-out. 2. 22 Jacks will play the Warped Tour with Reel Big Fish.

Those who need a break from the weekend basketball melee, can catch some live tunes at an outdoor concert on the corner of Third and Howard in Spokane Saturday. Twelve Northwest bands will perform starting at noon. Although the bands music styles vary greatly - from punk to folk - most have a basis in Christianity.

Papas Fritas loves to play music that makes people feel good. From left, Keith Gendel, Tony Goddess and Shivika Ashthana.