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A traveling EDM festival might have seemed like a far-fetched notion, but Live Nation's IDentity is returning this year, with a show planned at Jiffy Lube Live again. The festival, which last year attracted big-timer Kaskade, back when when he didn't headline arenas, and Hercules and Love Affair, consists of genre stars - this year it's Wolfgang Gartner, Nero, and Paul Van Dyk, among others - taking turns at the turntables for several hours before an arena crowd. Kaskade, presumably, was busy with his own arena tour . Live Nation did not disclose last year's attendance numbers with Billboard, which ran the press release . Nice detail: "IDENTITY's sponsors include Rockstar Energy Drink, Emazing Lights, Slurpee, TIGI Bedhead, and Lifestyle Condoms.

A traveling EDM festival might have seemed like a far-fetched notion, but Live Nation's IDentity is returning this year, with a show planned at Jiffy Lube Live again. The festival, which last year attracted big-timer Kaskade, back when when he didn't headline arenas, and Hercules and Love Affair, consists of genre stars - this year it's Wolfgang Gartner, Nero, and Paul Van Dyk, among others - taking turns at the turntables for several hours before an arena crowd. Kaskade, presumably, was busy with his own arena tour . Live Nation did not disclose last year's attendance numbers with Billboard, which ran the press release . Nice detail: "IDENTITY's sponsors include Rockstar Energy Drink, Emazing Lights, Slurpee, TIGI Bedhead, and Lifestyle Condoms.

A couple of Baltimore bands are on the verge of releasing new albums. Lower Dens will soon release "Nootropics" and is going on the road later this month to promote it. They'll be at the Ottobar May 5 and Washington's Rock 'n' Roll Hotel the day before. The album's first single, "Brains," was released in January. Ticket information is not yet available. Upstarts Lands & Peoples, another band that has changed line-ups (it's now recording as a duo), is getting ready to release its first full-length album, " Pop Guilt . " To promote it, the band will be at Baltimore's Soft House March 9. Tickets, at $5, are sold at the door.

Fiona Apple played a short series of promotional shows earlier this year to support her upcoming album. Now, she's launching a full tour for "The Idler Wheel is Wiser" that includes stops in Baltimore and Washington D.C. Apple's mini-tour, her first series of live performances outside of Los Angeles, started at South by Southwest and garnered near-ecstatic reviews from critics who said she was giving once-in-a-lifetime performances....

Phone numbers to call for ticket information for the Orioles and minor-league teams in the state. Orioles 410-685-9800 Bowie Baysox Double-A Eastern League 301-805-6000

( Wednesday Update below ) After making Madonna look downright dignified at the Super Bowl, LMFAO are going on tour. "Sorry for the Party Rocking" will stop at the Patriot Center in Fairfax June 25, it was announced Monday. The tour is named after the guys' second album. In a fitting pairing, Far East Movement, responsible for "Like a G6," open. Tickets, starting at $29.50, go on sale Wednesday. Pier Six Pavilion's calendar keeps filling up: Mac Miller , Chicago, Bonnie Raitt.Earth, Wind and Fire are the latest addition.

Fiona Apple played a short series of promotional shows earlier this year to support her upcoming album. Now, she's launching a full tour for "The Idler Wheel is Wiser" that includes stops in Baltimore and Washington D.C. Apple's mini-tour, her first series of live performances outside of Los Angeles, started at South by Southwest and garnered near-ecstatic reviews from critics who said she was giving once-in-a-lifetime performances....

Thursday's Live section listed incorrect concert dates for bands playing at the New 9: 30 Club in Washington. disappear fear performs June 21; The Presidents of the United States of America, June 23; and Jerry Lee Lewis, June 25. Call (410) 481-6500 for ticket information.The Sun regrets the errors.Pub Date: 6/14/96

SEE IT Semifinals Tonight at Johnny Unitas Stadium, Towson University No. 1 Northwestern vs. No. 5 Syracuse, 6 No. 2 Pennsylvania vs. Duke, 8:30 Championship Sunday, 7 p.m. Ticket information: Adults, $12; students/children, $10; under 2, free Parking: $10 TV: All games live on CBS College Sports Network

The Baltimore Thunder will open its preseason schedule Dec. 7 with a game against the defending Major Indoor Lacrosse League champion Philadelphia Wings at the Hershey Park Arena in Hershey, Pa. For ticket information, call (717) 534-9311.

In competition for another kind of football fan, the Baltimore Ravens hope to get a jump on the Washington Redskins when tickets go on sale Tuesday for this summer's friendly between two prominent English Premier League teams. Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool will play an exhibition game at M&T Bank Stadium on July 28, the same day Chelsea is scheduled to play A.C. Milan at FedEx Field. The game in Baltimore will start at 1 p.m because the Orioles play at home that night. The game in Landover will be played in the evening.

( Wednesday Update below ) After making Madonna look downright dignified at the Super Bowl, LMFAO are going on tour. "Sorry for the Party Rocking" will stop at the Patriot Center in Fairfax June 25, it was announced Monday. The tour is named after the guys' second album. In a fitting pairing, Far East Movement, responsible for "Like a G6," open. Tickets, starting at $29.50, go on sale Wednesday. Pier Six Pavilion's calendar keeps filling up: Mac Miller , Chicago, Bonnie Raitt.Earth, Wind and Fire are the latest addition.

A couple of Baltimore bands are on the verge of releasing new albums. Lower Dens will soon release "Nootropics" and is going on the road later this month to promote it. They'll be at the Ottobar May 5 and Washington's Rock 'n' Roll Hotel the day before. The album's first single, "Brains," was released in January. Ticket information is not yet available. Upstarts Lands & Peoples, another band that has changed line-ups (it's now recording as a duo), is getting ready to release its first full-length album, " Pop Guilt . " To promote it, the band will be at Baltimore's Soft House March 9. Tickets, at $5, are sold at the door.

The Boss is playing DC this Spring, so is the Bawse. On Tuesday, Rick Ross announced he'll play DAR Constitution Hall February 23. Ross is promoting new album "God Forgives...I Don't," which was described in the show's press release as "his highly predictable upcoming fifth solo album. " Their words...not mine. Ticket information is not yet available. Ross was last in the region last March, when he performed at 1st Mariner Arena onLil Wayne's American tour. Pitting fans of Jon Ehrens against Ross', White Life will be at the Ottobar that same night with DDM and Dope Body.

Lauryn Hill is returning to the area for some redemption. After a disappointing performance at Rams Head Live at the start of the year, Hill will again try to win over regional crowds with a show at the Warner Theater in DC February 29. Hill, of course, does not have new material to promote. If the Rams Head show was any indication, she'll play a mix of hers and the Fugees' old hits. Tickets, starting at $55 for the upper balcony and set at a whopping $150 for the so-called golden circle, go on sale December 30. Baltimore's Weekends are going on tour early in the new year.

Dan Deacon, Celebration and Matmos are playing the Ottobar Friday.  The show was posted on the Ottobar's website in late October , but Friends Records' tumblr clarified Monday that the show would mark the debut of a new Dan Deacon ensemble. Deacon will now be performing alongside Denny Bowen ( Double Dagger 's former drummer), Dave Jacober (of Dope Body), Chester Gwazda (who produced "Bromst"), and Jordan Casey. Deacon's promoting several re-releases: "Meetle Mice," "Silly Hat vs. Eagle Hat," and "Spiderman of the Rings.

A two-day literary symposium honoring Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Peter Taylor, master of the short story form, is this weekend at the Stouffer Harborplace Hotel in the Inner Harbor.Tomorrow's program features a presentation of one-act plays from Taylor's "Presences: Seven Dramatic Pieces" at 8:30 p.m. On Saturday, writer Elizabeth Hardwick delivers the keynote address at 9:30 a.m. A panel of writers including Madison Smartt Bell, Steve Goodwin, Geatano Prampolini, Susan Shreve and Robert Wilson will discuss Taylor's work from 1:45 to 3:15 p.m. Peter Taylor will read from his work from 3:45 to 5 p.m.The event is sponsored by Essex Community College and partly funded by the Maryland Humanities Council.

Preakness events for today:* The 119th Running of the Preakness Stakes, Pimlico Race Course. America's finest 3-year-old thoroughbreds race in the second jewel of the Triple Crown. Gates open at 8:30 a.m. Admission is $20 for the infield; $15 for the clubhouse, $12 for the grandstand. Call (410) 542-9400 for more ticket information.

Washington D.C. is getting its own Starscape. Called Fall Massive, the indoor electronic music festival, billed as DC's largest, is set for November 26 at RFK Stadium and boasts dozens of top DJs, including Moby, Diplo, Martin Solveig and Baltimore's own Scottie B. The one-day festival, which starts at 4 p.m. and ends at 2 a.m., is from Steez Promo and Ultraworld, the promoters behind Starscape, which just celebrated its 13th year....

Cal Ripken World Series Ky., Md. among teams in elimination round Lexington, Ky., held off a late surge from Raleigh, N.C., and won, 3-1, on Wednesday to advance to Friday's elimination round at the Cal Ripken Major/70 World Series in Aberdeen. The National Division win gave Lexington a 3-1 record in pool play and a berth in the next round. Raleigh, which had the tying runs in scoring position in the sixth inning, finished at 2-2. Winning pitcher Austin Dick went the distance, striking out five, walking three and scattering five hits.