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  • [UPDATE: With Suspect Details] Multiple Law Enforcement Agencies Converge on La Habra

    published Feb 12, 2012

    UPDATED, FEB. 13, 6:35 A.M.: It appears 20 police officers from at least four agencies, with two canines and a helicopter didn't get their man Friday night. That's according to the Orange County Regis More >>

  • Surf Rats

    published February 2, 2012

    You gotta love a UK band that sings songs about going southwest of the border and not drinking the water there. It's especially cool when said... More >>

  • Bob's Towing Unleashes the Dogs, Fullerton Police Bite Back

    published Feb 09, 2012

    A week after the Weekly reported that local business Bob's Towing had sued the Fullerton Police department for harassment, the department fired back with a salvo of its own. Tuesday's city council mee More >>

  • Luis & the Wildfires

    published February 2, 2012

    Who says all Rockabilly music has to be virtuosic? As long as it's played with a raucous energy, such as the case with Luis and the Wildfires, it... More >>

  • 'Gothic'

    published February 2, 2012

    What exactly is Gothic? Is it metal lunch pales, too much eyeliner and romantic fantasies involving vampires? Not really. The Orange County Center... More >>

  • Parker Macy, Danny Maika, Tully James Wilkinson and More at the OC Music Awards Showcase at the Continental Room Last Night
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    Parker Macy, Danny Maika, Tully James Wilkinson and More at the OC Music Awards Showcase at the Continental Room Last Night

    published Feb 08, 2012

    Mandie and Ruby, Foxxhound, Danny Maika, Parker Macy, Tully James Wilkinson  Continental Room, FullertonFeb. 7, 2012The biggest criticism this curmudgeon will heap upon night six of the OC Music More >>

  • Bell Stray

    published February 2, 2012

    You definitely want to go into this show with the right frame of mind. The Long Beach singer/songwriter who operates under the moniker Bell Stray... More >>

  • A Day Without a Mexican

    published January 26, 2012

    Political cartoons have been savaging illegal Mexican immigration since at least the early 20th century—but it's a wonder some form of... More >>

  • The Jayhawks

    published January 26, 2012

    With their country-inflected alterna jams, the Jayhawks (sprung from mid-'80s Minneapolis) could easily have been an influence on modern bands... More >>

  • Railroad to Alaska

    published January 26, 2012

    Night five of the OC Music Awards features some of the most aggressive bands of the competition. Be sure to check out Railroad to Alaska, whose... More >>

  • I Hate You Just Kidding

    published January 26, 2012

    This month's residency at the Constellation Room is being filled by local band I Hate You Just Kidding. Known for a delicate and, at times,... More >>

  • Captain Jeff and his Musical Chumbuckets

    published January 12, 2012

    When it comes to swinging, rootsy music, Captain Jeff is top shelf. His raspy voice is backed by an exceedingly competent group of musicians,... More >>

  • Don't Stop Believin'

    published January 26, 2012

    Get ready for one of the greatest tributes to one of the greatest arena bands of all time. Don't Stop Beleivin' will be on hand to rock your... More >>

  • Dengue Fever

    published January 26, 2012

    Don't let the name of this band keep you from checking them out. We promise they bear no resemblance to the horrific tropical disease that causes... More >>

  • Slime Kings, Red9, Death Hymn #9, Snakebit Drifters and Railroad to Alaska at Night Five of the OC Music Awards Showcase - Tiki Bar
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    Slime Kings, Red9, Death Hymn #9, Snakebit Drifters and Railroad to Alaska at Night Five of the OC Music Awards Showcase - Tiki Bar

    published Feb 01, 2012

    Red9, Slime Kings, Death Hymn #9, Snakebit Drifters and Railroad to AlaskaTiki Bar, Costa MesaJan 31, 2012Night five of the OC Music Awards saw the most consistent lineup of bands in the series thus f More >>

  • The Adicts

    published January 26, 2012

    It's been almost a year since the Adicts struck out on tour following a super-secret Slidebar show. Now they're back in town and ready to delight ... More >>

  • Are Fullerton Cops Running a Towing Scamr
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    Are Fullerton Cops Running a Towing Scamr

    published Jan 31, 2012

    Are Fullerton cops involved in a vehicle towing scamrThe answer is yes, according to a Jan. 13 lawsuit filed by Rowland Heights-based Safeway Towing Services, Inc. [DBA Bob's Towing].In the seven-page More >>

  • Polyphonic

    published January 26, 2012

    This show is being billed as Polyphonic's last. That's too bad—this Huntington Beach trio specializes in a smooth brand of indie rock with... More >>

  • Styx

    published January 19, 2012

    Sure you've heard of the band Styx. But how many memorable songs do they really have? As it turns out a lot. With a reign that spanned two... More >>

  • Full Metal Jacket

    published January 19, 2012

    If you think a metal statue of Marines raising the stars and stripes over the sands of Iwo Jima is the finest representation of the Corps, think... More >>

  • Honeypie

    published January 19, 2012

    Night four of the Orange County Music Awards keeps the showcases rolling with one of our favorite local bands, Honeypie. There's a lot to like... More >>

  • Anthrax

    published January 19, 2012

    When it comes to down-home thrash, Anthrax are tops. Sure, they suffered some bad post 9-11 publicity when an anonymous madman was sending out... More >>

  • [UPDATED: Young the Giant Responds!] Does OC Have BOr Why Do Orange County Bands Distance Themselvesr
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    [UPDATED: Young the Giant Responds!] Does OC Have BOr Why Do Orange County Bands Distance Themselvesr

    published Jan 27, 2012

    Young the Giant tweeted at us yesterday after the blog went live. They said, "We live in the quiet hills of East LA and the label doesn't pay rent. We do. We live together and can write at will this w More >>

  • Mexican Institute of Sound

    published January 19, 2012

    If you think this is an advertisement for a trade school that will teach you how to run sound for mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Habra, think... More >>

  • Occupy Orange County's Protest Courts Disaster

    published January 26, 2012

    For several hours on Jan. 20, Orange County activists besieged the Ronald Reagan Federal Building and Courthouse in an action timed to coincide... More >>

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