No Doubt, Paramore, and The Sounds

When
Tue Jul 21, 2009 - Sat Jul 25, 2009
Where
Multiple locations
Cost
$25 - $90
Tags
Music, Rock

Description

One of the unlikely heroes of the mid-’90s ska resurgence (the whole thing was a bit unlikely, in retrospect) was Gwen Stefani and her band No Doubt. Originally formed by John Spence and Stefani’s older brother, Eric, No Doubt hit the SoCal party scene with a freewheeling confidence that quickly attracted legions of local fans. Signed by Interscope in 1991, No Doubt released its debut album to all but deaf ears, and its label bid adieu without a second thought.

Perhaps spurred by Interscope’s lack of faith, the group set out to record on its own, independently releasing Beacon Street Collection. The album’s raw, punk-inspired sound generated a buzz and convinced Interscope to renegotiate a deal, resulting in the release of Tragic Kingdom. One of the album’s singles, “Just a Girl,” appeared on MTV’s Buzz Bin, and by ’96 the album itself hit the Top 10. Now reunited after a five-year hiatus, No Doubt is back, kicking out the funk-tinged ska tunes that made it famous a decade ago.

Schedule

Sleep Train Pavilion
2000 Kirker Pass Rd
Concord, CA
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Shoreline Amphitheatre
1 Amphitheatre Pkwy
Mountain View, CA
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Location

  1. Sleep Train Pavilion
    2000 Kirker Pass Rd, Concord, CA
  2. Shoreline Amphitheatre
    1 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA