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Tom Waits, Matt Groening, former Magic Band members remember Captain Beefheart

Over the weekend, while fans were remembering Captain Beefheart and mourning his death, musicians and artists offered their own thoughts. Some forwarded their comments to media outlets. Others used social media such as Twitter and Facebook. Here's a sampling: Over the weekend, while fans were remembering Captain Beefheart and mourning his death, musicians and artists offered their own thoughts. Some forwarded their comments to media outlets. Others used social media such as Twitter and Facebook. Here's a sampling:

Featured Photos: Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, San Francisco CA - Oct. 2-5, 2008

The eighth edition of the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival--investment banker Warren Hellman's baby--took place last week. The free show, which Hellman has spent millions to produce over the years, filled Golden Gate Park's Speedway Meadow with music-lovers of all ages. Sunshine and clear skies were icing on the cake.

Dave Alvin launches tour 'West of the West'

Blasters guitarist and founding member Dave Alvin will set out on the road this summer in support of his upcoming solo release "West of the West," which is due in stores May 30.

Artists plug in to help roots-rocker Alejandro Escovedo

A long list of benefit concerts for ailing singer-songwriter Alejandro Escovedo are set for the coming months, with artists including Dave Alvin, John Doe, Chuck Prophet and Ian Hunter donating their talents to the cause.