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2010 Stories by BRANDON FERGUSON

• Horrorpops

  published October 28, 2010

  What better way to rock out on Halloween than to the creepy, psycho-billy stylings of the Horrorpops? Lead singer Kim Day is a total babe with the... More >>

• Phil Shane

  published October 28, 2010

  Here's a good way to jump start the Halloween weekend. Phil Shane, the "One Man Legend," will be performing at Alex's. Sporting some serious... More >>

• Dead Man's Party

  published October 28, 2010

  Fewer bands mainstream bands of the 1980s afforded more sonic surprises and prolific output as Oingo Boingo. It's a shame the band met its end in... More >>

• The Sleeping

  published October 28, 2010

  It's Tuesday night. You've made it through the horror of Monday but still stare down the barrel of a long work week. It's time to release some of... More >>

• Black Diamond RIders

  published October 28, 2010

  The Black Diamond Riders are a punk rock super-group that features members of Social Distortion, The Adolescents T.S.O.L, Cadillac Tramps and U.S.... More >>

• DJ Shadow

  published October 28, 2010

  If ever you were looking for a concert featuring a master of the turntables, you would need look no further than DJ Shadow. One of the more... More >>

• Corey Feldman's Lost Boy's Ball

  published October 28, 2010

  Humanity should count its blessings. Of the two Coreys, the one who survived his brush with child stardom is the one with the talent. Following... More >>

• Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros at the Grove Last Night

  published Oct 27, 2010

  Click here to see the slideshow!Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic ZerosOct. 26, 2010The Grove of AnaheimThe Show:  As someone who's spent a fair amount of time cavorting with hippies--and has a par... More >>

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  Drunk After Work: Cedar Creek Inn

  published Oct 25, 2010

  The Place: Cedar Creek Inn, 20 Pointe Dr., Brea.The hours: 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., daily.The deal: Cedar Creek features a $5 martini and appetizer menu as well as $2.13 pints of draft beer.The scene: ... More >>

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  So Many Wizards, CMG, Titans of Industry at Alex's Bar Last Night

  published Oct 25, 2010

  So Many WizardsOctober 25, 2010Alex's BarThe Show: Sunday night at Alex's Bar proved to be a nice end-of-the weekend diversion. Best of all, the evening's performances were presented free: the price w... More >>

• Edward Scissorhands

  published October 21, 2010

  To all the goth girls, emo kids and pop-culture tattoo fanatics out there, we’d like to begin with an apology. Sorry to say, but Edward... More >>

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  Atreyu and Bless the Fall at the House of Blues Last Night

  published Oct 21, 2010

  See the slideshow here!Atreyu, Bless the FallOct. 20, 2010House of BluesThe Show: There's nothing inherently wrong with Orange County's Atreyu. The metal core band who's been rocking out for more... More >>

• Azure Ray

  published October 21, 2010

  For those Saddle Creek fanatics devastated following the disbanding of Azure Ray in 2004, things are looking up. The dream pop duo out of Alabama... More >>

• An Evening with David Sedaris

  published October 21, 2010

  Whether talking about the need to compulsively lick light switches as a child, or the joys of crafting visual art whilst caught in the grip of an... More >>

• Glasgow TIki Shakers

  published October 21, 2010

  Whether or not surf rock actually descended from traditional island music doesn't matter. Even if it's a relatively new invention, those swooning,... More >>

• So Many Wizards

  published October 21, 2010

  Hailing from Long Beach is the falsetto flecked dreaminess of So Many Wizards. Without taking their absurd moniker into account, this three-piece... More >>

• Dark Harbor

  published October 21, 2010

  The Queen Mary forever remains a spooky place, the decommissioned luxury liner’s almost-a-century-old wooden decks, hidden nooks and crannies... More >>

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  Lyrics Born, Chali 2na at Commonwealth Lounge Last Night

  published Oct 20, 2010

  Lyrics Born and Chali 2na  Oct. 19, 2010Commonwealth LoungeThe Show: You gotta feel bad for Bay area MC Lyrics Born who followed rapper Chali 2na last night at the Commonwealth lounge. Though he ... More >>

• WTF of the Week: Kid Rock

  published Oct 20, 2010

  WTFrHere's a twist on an OC Weekly blog from a few weeks ago. You may remember that last month's Hotlist in Rolling Stone deemed the muse du jour of rappers across the nation to be fictional anch... More >>

• Drink of the Week: Entourage Mojito

  published Oct 15, 2010

  After tasting the Mojito at Brea nightclub/bar Entourage last night, it occurred to me this concoction is slightly out of season. It's a clear drink made with mint leaves and evokes fond memories of s... More >>

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  DJ/Promoter Ana Calderon: 'I Think A Lot of DJs Hate Me Because...I Made the Promoter/DJ Situation Become More of a Norm.'

  published Oct 15, 2010

  If you're one of the lucky ticket bearers, the doors of the Fox Pomona will part Oct. 19 so you can witness the sold-out, ethereal post-punk glory of Interpol.  Arrive early enough and you'll be ... More >>

• WTF of the Week: Tom Waits to Release Single on 78 RPM

  published Oct 13, 2010

  WTFrYesterday Pitchfork reported bluesman Tom Waits will be releasing a 78 RPM vinyl single on Nov. 19 through New Orleans-based Preservation Hall Recordings.Each side of the limited edition vinyl pla... More >>

• Evan Stone's Jazz Jam

  published October 14, 2010

  Calling all jazz aficionados, virtuosos and wannabes. Every Sunday at Steamer's, it's a free-for-all jam session for enthusiasts of all skill... More >>

• Atreyu

  published October 14, 2010

  With their complex harmonized guitar melodies and post hardcore screeching, Atreyu is the band 30 Seconds to Mars hopes they never meet in a dark... More >>

• We Barbarians

  published October 14, 2010

  Looking for a weekend pick-me-up? Long Beach band We Barbarians might be just the ticket. With a sound featuring the catchiness of the Killers... More >>