IN THE NEWS:
After more than 30 years in the music business, X's Exene Cervenka still doesn't know what to expect from live performances. Take, for instance, a recent performance in the Phoenix area.
Concert promoter Goldenvoice is celebrating its 30th anniversary by throwing a Southern California bash featuring several key acts from the company's formative years.
Los Angeles punk-rock icons X will be on out on the road for the remainder of 2011, including a just-added West Coast junket in December.
X will embark on a tour this fall that looks back at their debut album and "The Unheard Music," a band documentary released 26 years ago.
Los Angeles punk-rock icons X have lined up a quick tour of California for early June.
Exene Cervenka has canceled the remaining shows on her solo tour itinerary, which runs through April 18, due to health concerns.
Punk rock pioneers X took to the road last month for a brief stint of intimate shows, in part to celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Los Angeles," the band's debut album.
With the pumpkins, ghouls and goblins tucked away for another year, concert venues are looking straight ahead to Dec. 25, decking their halls with tra-la-las, silver bells and Santa songs.
