It only figures that the green consciousness, centering on the nation\u2019s fledgling movement toward a sustainable-energy society, would work its way into the entertainment industry. That means that this year\u2019s Street Scene will mark two milestones \u2014 the event\u2019s 25th year and the first to feature a solar-powered stage. San Diego\u2019s largest urban music festival returns to downtown\u2019s East Village Aug. 28 and 29.\u00a0 Featuring 45 bands on five stages over two days, this all-ages event has come a long way from its humble beginnings advertising “5 bands, 5 hours, 5 bucks.” Founded by La Jollan Rob Hagey and co-produced with The Casbah\u2019s Tim Mays, this year\u2019s lineup will, as expected, feature a diverse array of artists. Headlining Friday are The Black-Eyed Peas, Modest Mouse, Cake and Cage the Elephant; and on Saturday, MIA, Thievery Corporation, Silver Sun Pickups, Ozomatli, Public Enemy and soul and funk diva Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings. “You get a lot of crossover audiences,” Hagey said.\u00a0 “It\u2019s a nice collaboration between myself and (Mays).” Staying true to its grass-roots heritage, the lineup features a mix of local talent, including singer-songwriter and former local DJ Anya Marina and rock band Dirty Sweet. The Beastie Boys were originally scheduled to headline Street Scene but have cancelled tour dates pending bassist Adam Yauch\u2019s treatment for cancer in a salivary gland and lymph node.\u00a0Yauch said in a recorded statement on his Website that doctors believe the cancer is localized and fully treatable and will not affect his voice.\u00a0 According to Hagey, Street Scene has added 10 acts this year (five each day) and a second entrance at 14th Street and Imperial Avenue.\u00a0Last year, there was only one entrance, on J between 13th and 14th.\u00a0 The festival will span the area adjacent to Petco Park on 13th and 14th avenues and taking in J, K and L streets.\u00a0 This year will also debut a new “green stage,” where sound and lighting will be generated by solar power.\u00a0This is made possible with the help of Sustainable Waves, an organization that provides sustainable energy systems for the entertainment industry and is gaining popularity at music festivals across the country. Street Scene had its beginnings downtown in the days before Petco Park, towering condo buildings and nightclubs with bottle service.\u00a0The first Street Scene was held in 1984 as a biennial event in the spring and summer.\u00a0By 1987, the festival\u00a0was held\u00a0annually,\u00a0and bands soon started playing simultaneously on multiple stages.\u00a0Street Scene also\u00a0evolved to encompass more diverse genres of music and\u00a0counts\u00a0bands such as Los Lobos, Concrete Blonde, Social Distortion, Foo Fighters, the Marley Brothers, Snoop Dogg, Bedouin Soundclash and many others\u00a0among its\u00a0alums. Over the years, attendance swelled, and in 2004, Street Scene reached it peak when more than 100,000 people walked through the gates over the two days. By 2005, the event, known for its mardi gras-like atmosphere, had outgrown downtown and, much to the chagrin of Street Scene purists, moved to the sprawling Qualcomm Stadium parking lot, where it was held for two years.\u00a0 Last year, Street Scene returned to its roots, taking to the streets of the East Village once again, scaled back as a two-day festival headlined by Devo and Beck. “It\u2019s great (being back downtown).\u00a0The urban vibe, the skyline, is an integral part of Street Scene\u2019s history,” Hagey said. “It\u2019s unmatched [by] a festival of its kind, a whole different feeling.” Doors open both days at 4 p.m., and the shows run until midnight.\u00a0Parking around Petco is easily available, and the trolley delivers attendees to the event\u2019s front doors. MTS will run special Coaster trains to and from North County. The event is all ages, although a beer garden for those 21 and up will be featured.\u00a0Food, beverages and other items are sold for cash only. A one-day pass costs $65; a two-day pass\u00a0is $122. VIP passes are also available. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.street-scene.com.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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