Pitchfork

Since its inception in 1993, San Francisco's Noise Pop festival has grown into one of the most respected indie rock extravaganzas in the country. In 2007, the festival will celebrate its 15th anniversary from February 27-March 4, and it has invited some stellar guests to the party.

So far, the reunited original lineup of Sebadoh, Teo Leo/Pharmacists, John Vanderslice, and Jolie Holland have all RSVPed to the event, and many others are on the way.

In addition to the tunes, Noise Pop will put on its first-ever Noise Pop Expo, a two-day event (March 3-4) featuring panels, a designer fair, art installations, a poster show, and more. It will also hold its annual film festival.