Dark skies added to the drama as fans packed the streets of downtown Los Angeles for Saturday’s Detour Festival, an alt-leaning outdoor music festival. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Nomi Ruiz, of the band Hercules and Love Affair, entertains the crowd during a performance at the Detour Festival, held downtown at 2nd, Temple, Spring and Main streets. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Shana Halligan, right, lead singer of the group Bitter:Sweet, performs. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
A Datarock member tosses drumsticks to the audience during the band’s set at Detour. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Three-year-old Ramses Lucero break dances during a session by DJ “Para One” outside City Hall. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
The Mars Volta, with guitarist Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, was the headlining band at the Saturday music fest. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Fans cheer for the band Gogol Bordello. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Eugene Hütz, frontman for Gogol Bordello, gives an energetic performance at the Detour Festival. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
One festival-goer recovers after being pulled from among the crush of fans watching the Mars Volta during Saturday’s event. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
