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The third annual Sunset Strip Music Festival (SSMF) set for Aug. 26-28, 2010, has finalized its 2010 outdoor lineup for the Saturday, August 28 street closure with the additions of hip-hop breakthrough artist KID CUDI and TRAVIE MCCOY, whose hit single “Billionaire” has been No. 3 on the Billboard Pop Songs chart and a top 5 Billboard Hot 100 track in recent weeks. Performing on two stages are headliners THE SMASHING PUMPKINS; 2010 honoree SLASH featuring MYLES KENNEDY and an appearance by FERGIE; COMMON; SEMI PRECIOUS WEAPONS; STEEL PANTHER; NEON TREES; BIG B and more.

For the second time in The Strip's illustrious history, the street will close to traffic between San Vicente Boulevard and Doheny Drive so thousands of fans can experience a diverse sonic extravaganza of rock, hip-hop, rap, electro and more.

Amazing news friends!  This is the last week of major construction on The Sunset Strip! Next week crews will begin minor touch ups and utility companies will adjust their equipment in the roadway as we prepare to celebrate the boulevard during a Strip-wide block party on Aug. 12.

The block party will also include the launch of GuitarTown on The Sunset Strip, which includes more than 25 ten foot art guitars placed along the 1.6-mile Strip. The guitars celebrate the people, places and history that make The Sunset Strip so unique.

Businesses will offer unique promotions, live music and food and drink specials throughout the night. Guests are encouraged to walk the boulevard, experience the guitars while also being reintroduced to the unique businesses along The Strip. 

Broaden your musical horizons with indie/dance rockers Funeral Party tonight at the Viper. One of L.A.’s best kept secrets, this five-piece channels genre staples like The Strokes and Moving Units, creating thoughtful post-punk dance music that will get you on your feet. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door. www.viperroom.com

It’s that time of the month again! Yes, time for another dancetastic Scion House Party this Tuesday, July 27. This time around, The Roxy’s monthly gift brings you underground techno pioneers Juan Atkins and Omar S. Doors open late at 10 p.m., and as always, this night is FREE with RSVP. Early arrival is strongly suggested, and entry is not guaranteed. Sign up at www.scion.com/houseparty. www.theroxyonsunset.com