The Silversun Pickups (above) take to the streets of San Diego this year. By Carlin Nguyen
The Annual Street Scene Music Festival once again hits Downtown San Diego this weekend. As always SSMF will focus on multiple genres and styles on five stages ranging from blues, rock, and alternative rock as it hosts over 45 bands, including several headline bands like Silversun Pickups, Public Enemy, and M.I.A. In addition, this year’s SSMF will bring back some history as the event will also take place in the East Village area of San Diego.
The following are some of the headliners of SSMF:
Black Eyed Peas – A hip-hop / pop band based in Los Angeles since 1995, this band has a followiing, having toured worldwide and with sales reaching 17 million. This will be BEP's first return at SSMF since 2005.
The Dead Weather – An alternative rock band formed in early 2009, this band features the likes of Jack White of The Raconteurs and The White Stripes. This will be their first appearance at SSMF.
Modest Mouse – An indie rock band since early 1990s, Modest Mouse's rise to fame started in 2000 with songs like “Float On” and “Dashboard” with their album The Moon & Antartica. This will be the band's first appearance at SSMF.
For more information on Street Scene Music Festival, please visit: http://www.street-scene.com
