Email Author BRANDON FERGUSON

2012 Stories by BRANDON FERGUSON

• Bow Wow Wow

  published January 12, 2012

  You may not recognize the name, but you've heard the song "I Want Candy" in any number of '80s themed movies. Fronted my the mohawk-wearing... More >>

• Wither Occupy Orange County?

  published January 19, 2012

  This article was altered on Jan. 24, 2012. After an impressive 88 consecutive days of high-profile protest, the Occupy Orange... More >>

• Lagwagon

  published January 12, 2012

  It's hard to say how many times Lagwagon has gone on hiatus, but for now, they're alive and kicking. If punk from the '90s played with... More >>

• The Tyde

  published January 12, 2012

  The Tyde is a septet specializing in some sweet shoegazy goodness. Inspired by the ocean, their songs rock harmonies reminiscent of the Beach Boys... More >>

• Occupy to Hold Vigil in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

  published Jan 16, 2012

  The camp may be dismantled and the lawn vacant of tents, but a little activism will be returning to the Irvine Civic Center tonight. Members of Occupy Orange County, Americans Organized for Change and... More >>

• The Cab

  published January 5, 2012

  In their short lifespan, Las Vegas band The Cab has written songs spanning a sound spectrum ranging from Fall Out Boy neo punk to Maroon Five... More >>

• Allensworth

  published January 5, 2012

  Night number two of the Orange County Music Awards has one band we're particularly excited to see. If you're familiar with either the Fullerton or... More >>

• Will Occupy OC Rifts Destroy the Anti-Corporate Greed Protestsr

  published Jan 12, 2012

  Despite a reputation for raucousness, some 40 Occupy Orange County members gathered quietly outside of Fullerton city hall last night to discuss the future of the local movement after Wednesday's dism... More >>

• Monster Energy Supercross

  published January 5, 2012

  For those of you who rue the day laws were made prohibiting gladiatorial death matches and human/jungle beast combat, do not despair—there... More >>

• Coco Montoya

  published January 5, 2012

  Coco Montoya is a blues guitarist formerly of John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers. Here's what you need to know: his voice soars, and his guitar... More >>

• 2Mex

  published January 5, 2012

  Los Angeles-based rapper 2Mex will be appearing at Costa Mesa's Tiki Bar. A member of rap ensemble The Visionaries, 2Mex is known for is smooth... More >>

• Wednesday 13

  published January 5, 2012

  If imitation is the best form of flattery, Marylin Manson must swoon at the sound of Wednesday 13's music. Best known for his work in the... More >>

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  Jeremy Popoff Flip Flops On Prior Kelly Thomas Killing Statements

  published Jan 07, 2012

  We were heartened on Dec. 29 that after four months of ignoring our interview requests Lit guitarist Jeremy Popoff called the Weekly to comment on his Slidebar's possible inadvertent role in the Kelly... More >>

• Brea Police Pursuit Ends in Wrecked Cruiser

  published Jan 05, 2012

  A Brea Police cruiser was in need of a little body work last night after colliding with another car at the intersection of Lambert and the 57 freeway. The accident was the result of a pursuit which be... More >>

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  Kelly Thomas Killing Prelude Didn't Involve Slidebar, Bar Owner Claims

  published Jan 04, 2012

  The claim that a Slidebar Rock-N-Roll Kitchen employee may have inadvertently helped ignite the brutal, July 5 killing of a homeless man by Fullerton cops is not true, according to Slidebar co-owner J... More >>

• Brandon Ferguson Not Welcome at Slidebar!

  published January 5, 2012

  For most drunks, there's nothing remarkable about getting banned from a downtown Fullerton bar. Shit, stroll along Harbor Boulevard on Friday... More >>

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  OC Music Awards Showcase 1: The Gromble, Jeramiah Red, James Fletcher and More at Detroit Bar Last Night

  published Jan 04, 2012

  OC Music Awards Showcase 1: Best Live Band, with Jeramiah Red, Paulie Pesh, the Gromble, Strange Birds and James FletcherJan 3, 2011Detroit Bar, Costa MesaLast night saw Costa Mesa's Detroit Bar kick ... More >>