Highlights of MusicFest 2007 include the presentation of the Spirit of Silver Lake Music Pioneer Awards to Keith Morris of the Circle Jerks and Latina music innovator Alice Bag; showcases of leading recording artists presented by sponsored by ASCASP and music publisher Peermusic; a local indie band showcase presented by MusicPlusTV.com; a special evening honoring Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris (co-directors, “Little Miss Sunshine”) with a selection of their music videos for groups including R.E.M., The Smashing Pumpkins and Red Hot Chili Peppers, a Cinco de Mayo program featuring Latino alt rockers; and a Closing Night Gala featuring John Doe of X.

MusicFest also includes screenings of more than a dozen music documentaries ranging from “X: The Unheard Music” and “Silversun Pickups” to “My Name is Jackie Beat” and “Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal.” Music artists-cum-filmmakers represented in the series includes Les Claypool (“Electric Apricots: Quest for Festeroo”), Ronnee Blakely (“I Played It For You”) and John Cage (“One 11 with 103). The “Cuban Music on Film” series will show a rare screening of “Cachao: Como Su Ritmo No Hay Dos,” with an appearance and introduction by the film’s director-producer, actor Andy Garcia.