The first ever Darker Waves festival unfolded on the shores of Huntington Beach on November 18th. Presented by C3 Presents, the same organization behind events like Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, When We Were Young, and Sick New World, the festival featured three stages (Darker, Waves, and Tiki) showcasing over 30 bands throughout the day. Tears for Fears (Jamie Wollam) headlined the festival, with legendary acts such as The English Beat, X (DJ Bonebrake), and Violent Femmes (John Sparrow) gracing the stages. DEVO (Jeff Friedl) concluded their performance, marking what could be their final show, as the sun dipped below the horizon.
Psychedelic Furs & Waitresses Saxophonist Mars Williams Dead At 68 stereogum.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from stereogum.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
According to the Chicago Tribune, Psychedelic Furs and The Waitresses' Saxophonist Mars Williams passed away yesterday from ampullary cancer after being diag.