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diversions
Radio stations
tune into jingle bell rock
By Greg Smith
On-line Forty-Niner
The holiday season
is a time for giving and this season radio stations are giving
their fans concert spectaculars featuring the hottest musical
performers of the moment. Los Angeles-based stations 106.7
KROQ, 102.7 KIIS and Star 98.7 are each staging massive concerts
showcasing their respective style of acts.
The biggest bill
is the 12th annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas, a two-night
event featuring the current kings of hard rock. The concert
runs Dec. 8 and 9 at the Universal Amphitheater.
Night one features
much harder acts with punk bands Bad Religion, Blink 182 and
Sum 41. The night also includes Alien Ant Farm, P.O.D., Puddle
of Mud, System of a Down and co-headliners Linkin Park and
Staind.
Night two features
relatively softer acts in addition to the hard-edged headliners
including Bush, Coldplay, Foo Fighters, Nickelback, Remy Zero,
311 and Pete Yorn.
KIIS FM is throwing
a more eclectic party on Dec. 19 at the Staples Center with
their "Jingle Ball." The night features Latin rock sensation
Shakira, R&B singers Alicia Keys and Craig David and a
mix of teen rock and pop with Lifehouse, Five For Fighting,
Michelle Branch, L.F.O., Toya and Sugar Ray.
Star 98.7 is throwing
a smaller event on Dec. 13 at the Shrine Auditorium featuring
acts that some listeners may have forgotten about. "Not So
Silent Night" includes Alanis Morisette, Garbage, Nelly Furtado
and Better than Ezra.
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