Peter Frampton

MUSIC New MaximumDonkey Known for their catchy, '60s-inflected power pop and their spirited live shows, New MaximumDonkey anchor this installment of the traveling International Pop Overthrow festival. They'll be joined by locals Light FM, Kingsley, Garland and Backnbloom, as well as Jon Lindsay, all the way from North Carolina. The Echo, 1822 W. Sunset Blvd., L.A. 7 p.m. $8. (213) 413-8200. http://www.attheecho.com . Peter Frampton His golden locks may be shorn, but the British guitar virtuoso is still making sweet music.

Work on a planned museum at the World Trade Center has ground to a halt because of a financial dispute, and there is now no possibility it will open on time next year, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Thursday. The underground museum commemorating victims of the 9/11 attacks was scheduled to open in September on the 11th anniversary of the disaster, a year after the opening of a memorial at the site that has already drawn 1 million visitors. But in recent months, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum foundation has been fighting with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey over who is responsible for paying millions of dollars in infrastructure costs related to the project.

I wonder if I'm dreaming I feel so unashamed I can't believe this is happening to me --from Peter Frampton's "Show Me the Way" When the live version of "Show Me the Way" and the concert album "Frampton Comes Alive!" became big hits in 1976, it did seem like Peter Frampton was living in a dream world. Frampton, who had previously known only moderate commercial success, was suddenly the rock personality of 1976. "Frampton Comes Alive!"

MUSIC New MaximumDonkey Known for their catchy, '60s-inflected power pop and their spirited live shows, New MaximumDonkey anchor this installment of the traveling International Pop Overthrow festival. They'll be joined by locals Light FM, Kingsley, Garland and Backnbloom, as well as Jon Lindsay, all the way from North Carolina. The Echo, 1822 W. Sunset Blvd., L.A. 7 p.m. $8. (213) 413-8200. http://www.attheecho.com . Peter Frampton His golden locks may be shorn, but the British guitar virtuoso is still making sweet music.

Peter Frampton will come alive yet again, this time Tuesday night at the Civic Arts Plaza in Thousand Oaks. The 1970s rock legend is on the road to sell his latest release, "Live in Detroit," as well as to play all of his many hits, such as "Show Me The Way" and "Baby I Love Your Way." After surviving a number of kid bands, Frampton became a rock star as one of the long-haired hunks fronting Humble Pie.

It's hard to say whether Peter Frampton is one of the luckiest fellows ever to strap on an electric guitar or one of the most snake-bitten. In 1975, the slightly built British rocker was a hard-working yeoman who had achieved a modicum of respect and success over the course of five albums with the band Humble Pie and four albums on his own. In 1976, Frampton became a sudden pop sensation. His double-live album "Frampton Comes Alive!" sold 1 million copies within a week of its release.

Many cities offer concert series, but few can compete with the Rose City for the most intriguing venue. The Oregon Zoo in Portland is hosting a full menagerie of top-notch acts this summer in its outdoor amphitheater. The zoo series is surprisingly inexpensive, considering the talent on the roster, which includes many Grammy winners. Tickets cost $14 to $39, depending on the act. Many of the most desirable shows are in the mid-$20s, such as Los Lobos with Los Lonely Boy (Sunday)

Work on a planned museum at the World Trade Center has ground to a halt because of a financial dispute, and there is now no possibility it will open on time next year, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Thursday. The underground museum commemorating victims of the 9/11 attacks was scheduled to open in September on the 11th anniversary of the disaster, a year after the opening of a memorial at the site that has already drawn 1 million visitors. But in recent months, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum foundation has been fighting with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey over who is responsible for paying millions of dollars in infrastructure costs related to the project.

Many cities offer concert series, but few can compete with the Rose City for the most intriguing venue. The Oregon Zoo in Portland is hosting a full menagerie of top-notch acts this summer in its outdoor amphitheater. The zoo series is surprisingly inexpensive, considering the talent on the roster, which includes many Grammy winners. Tickets cost $14 to $39, depending on the act. Many of the most desirable shows are in the mid-$20s, such as Los Lobos with Los Lonely Boy (Sunday)

Peter Frampton will come alive yet again, this time Tuesday night at the Civic Arts Plaza in Thousand Oaks. The 1970s rock legend is on the road to sell his latest release, "Live in Detroit," as well as to play all of his many hits, such as "Show Me The Way" and "Baby I Love Your Way." After surviving a number of kid bands, Frampton became a rock star as one of the long-haired hunks fronting Humble Pie.

The Beach Boys will be among the featured acts performing at this year's Ventura County Fair, the first time the legendary band has played at the festival since 1986, officials announced Tuesday. In addition, '70s rocker Peter Frampton, country artist Toby Keith and casino-circuit crooner Debbie Reynolds will be performing at the fair, to be held Aug. 4-15 at Seaside Park, officials said. Three more acts have yet to be booked.

Most rock bands don't even have one good singer. Canada's Northern Pikes--yes, another fish band--has three. They're good. They're just showing off. Here they come. The Northern Pikes have been around long enough to record three albums, and they're not this week's Nirvana/Soundgarden clone band. Vocals by Merl Bryck, Jay Semko and Bryan Potvin make this outfit something like Chicago's Shoes, except from Saskatoon. Don Schmid doesn't sing but somebody has to hit the drums.

It's hard to say whether Peter Frampton is one of the luckiest fellows ever to strap on an electric guitar or one of the most snake-bitten. In 1975, the slightly built British rocker was a hard-working yeoman who had achieved a modicum of respect and success over the course of five albums with the band Humble Pie and four albums on his own. In 1976, Frampton became a sudden pop sensation. His double-live album "Frampton Comes Alive!" sold 1 million copies within a week of its release.

Most rock bands don't even have one good singer. Canada's Northern Pikes--yes, another fish band--has three. They're good. They're just showing off. Here they come. The Northern Pikes have been around long enough to record three albums, and they're not this week's Nirvana/Soundgarden clone band. Vocals by Merl Bryck, Jay Semko and Bryan Potvin make this outfit something like Chicago's Shoes, except from Saskatoon. Don Schmid doesn't sing but somebody has to hit the drums.

The Beach Boys will be among the featured acts performing at this year's Ventura County Fair, the first time the legendary band has played at the festival since 1986, officials announced Tuesday. In addition, '70s rocker Peter Frampton, country artist Toby Keith and casino-circuit crooner Debbie Reynolds will be performing at the fair, to be held Aug. 4-15 at Seaside Park, officials said. Three more acts have yet to be booked.

I wonder if I'm dreaming I feel so unashamed I can't believe this is happening to me --from Peter Frampton's "Show Me the Way" When the live version of "Show Me the Way" and the concert album "Frampton Comes Alive!" became big hits in 1976, it did seem like Peter Frampton was living in a dream world. Frampton, who had previously known only moderate commercial success, was suddenly the rock personality of 1976. "Frampton Comes Alive!"