The 5th Annual New Noise Music Conference & Festival takes over downtown Santa Barbara October 16 thru 19. After last year's record breaking attendance, NNMF 2013 is chock full of established and emerging artists of all shapes and sizes. The 805 movie premier of FILMAGE- The Story of DESCENDENTS/ALL kicks off the festivities on 10/16 at Velvet Jones followed by a performance by alt-country heroes DRAG THE RIVER. With over 100+ bands and speakers there is just way too much rad shit to cover in one paragraph but we are ecstatic that ANDREW W.K., HOLY GHOST!, THE WHITE BUFFALO, HE'S MY BROTHER SHE'S MY SISTER, GARDENS & VILLA, CHUCK D of PUBLIC ENEMY will be closing out showcases. The crown jewel of NNMF 2013 is the 10/19 Block Party two blocks from the beach in SB's progressive "Funk Zone". Headlined by the heavenly supernova gals of HAIM who if you haven't noticed have been dominating the globe as we speak. For tix and info go to www.newnoisesb.com

Our punk rock icon Clash frontman Joe Strummer has descended from the heavens to inspire our latest endeavor. Strummer's is located at 833 E. Fern Avenue at the old Starline building in the heart of Fresno's progressive Tower Arts District. All ages, beer and alcohol, groundbreaking artistic decor, historical band flyers/posters, free vintage pinball, tasty vegan/vegetarian menu, and shows galore. PANIC! AT THE DISCO 8/21 sold out, FLAG 8/23, OLD MAN MARKLEY 9/7, IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE & BROTHER ALI 9/10, P.O.D. 9/13, REAL ESTATE 9/24, THE LEMONHEADS 9/25, ANDREW W.K. 10/16, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER 11/15, + free movie mondays, and tons tons more check out our calendar for full listing.

I don't think it's humanly possible to be more excited for what we have coming up. The near future holds many a life-affirming show and pinch me moments galore with artists that helped shape my musical palette. First off, three shows with BLACK FLAG 7/16 catalyst santa cruz, 7/23 oakland metro, 7/24 ventura theater, im seriously speechless...CHERIE CURRIE of the RUNAWAYS 8/16 at strummers in fresno & 8/18 at slo brew. Cherie proved that testosterone is not king. GARY NUMAN 9/3 oakland metro operahouse...the electronic post punk dark wave pioneer brings Cold Cave along for the ride as well. Also so stoked for our triple shot of JIMMY EAT WORLD 9/21 catalyst santa cruz, 9/24 a slo brew underplay, and the Star Palace Ballroom in Fresno. Can't forget the always eclectic genre-smashing PORTUGAL. THE MAN 10/23 at the ventura theater. These are just the ones I can tell you about too. The 2nd half of 2013 is gonna be stuff of legend. Trust us.

Central Valley we are ecstatic to be bringing you shows at the New Starline in Fresno. With a new team and new vision in place, you can expect to see a diverse, something-for-everyone event calendar and programming that will further enrich the Fresno community. Here is a taste of what's on tap: KEVIN SECONDS from posi punk pioneers 7 Seconds performs a FREE show on 5/27, RUSS RANKIN of GOOD RIDDANCE on 6/1, regional ska legends LETS GO BOWLING 6/14, ZAVALAZ featuring At The Drive In & The Mars Volta frontman Cedric Bixler Zavala on 6/25, and a smashing co-headline with two of Orange County's finest AGENT ORANGE & GUTTERMOUTH on 7/23. Check our calendar for more info and future happenings.