Email Author BRANDON FERGUSON

2012 Stories by BRANDON FERGUSON

• Blood on the Dancefloor

  published April 5, 2012

  Though electro pop band Blood on the Dancefloor's name conjures violent imagery, they actually specialize in melodic sounds. Rocking a hybridized... More >>

• Ziggens

  published April 5, 2012

  One of So Cal's most underrated and overlooked bands, the Ziggens are set to take the stage tonight. (Now it's a party.) Known for their eclectic... More >>

• Kyle Gass Band

  published April 5, 2012

  If you haven't had a chance to check out Kyle Gass Band, do yourself a favor and hoof it down to Slidebar. Known for his work in comedy rock band... More >>

• Searching for Elliott Smith

  published April 5, 2012

  Searching for Elliott Smith, a documentary made by LA Cityview reporter Gil Reyes, explores the compelling life and death of the indie songwriter... More >>

• Tully James Wilkinson

  published April 5, 2012

  Though Tully James Wilkinson wasn't one of our favorite performers at this year's OC Music Awards, he's a competent folk musician with a fantastic... More >>

• Occupy Santa Ana Plans Anti-OC Homeless Action Tomorrow

  published Apr 09, 2012

  Occupy Santa Ana activists plan a Tuesday afternoon action in hopes of demonstrating the alarming lack of available shelter space for Orange County's homeless population. The plan, which is scheduled ... More >>

• Relics of Fullerton: The Buildings of Leo Fender

  published Apr 09, 2012

  Though it goes without saying, we'll say it anyway: Fullerton's considerable contributions to history will probably forever be marred by a few rogue cops, their cowardly police chief and flip-flopping... More >>

• Menzingers

  published March 29, 2012

  Based out of Phillie, the Menzingers are an indie band with heart. Singer Tom May's woeful warble calls to mind Alkaline Trio's Matt Skiba. Though... More >>

• Sleigh Bells

  published March 29, 2012

  For serious indie-music connoisseurs, Sleigh Bells may be more of a guilty pleasure. But that's the best kind of pleasure, isn't it? Featuring... More >>

• Roger Wood & Big Noyz

  published March 29, 2012

  We figured this week we'd show some love to a local jazz band. And if swing isn't your thing, there's a dub step show happening at the... More >>

• The Hitchhikers

  published March 29, 2012

  The Hitchilkers specialize in a hi-octane brand of punk rock which blares face-melting solos with garage rock sensibilities. Singer Sven Savage's... More >>

• Mayan Lecture Series

  published March 29, 2012

  What's the first thing you think of when you hear the words "Mayan Civilization"? Don't answer because we can foretell what you're going to say:... More >>

• Bleached

  published March 29, 2012

  Is there anything sexier than a blond haired punk- rock vixen strumming a guitar? Probably. But punk rock girls are damn sexy, and Bleached (out... More >>

• Astro Zombies

  published March 29, 2012

  There are those in the rockabilly set who don't appreciate the blistering, bass-slapping intensity of psychobilly. Sadly, they just don't know... More >>

• South County Beach Goes to the Birds

  published Apr 03, 2012

  It looks like Poche Beach, a small stretch of sand between Dana Point and San Clemente, has gone to the birds--or just their the turds--eep--actually both. That's according to a 2010 watershed study c... More >>

• Max and the Moon

  published March 29, 2012

  Max and the Moon is an indie trio hailing from Fullerton (among other places). Singer John V. evokes the more heavenly aspects of My Morning... More >>

• Gary Stein, Tea-Bagging Marine Corps Sergeant, Coming to Buena Park!

  published Apr 02, 2012

  The Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association will be holding a fundraiser tomorrow at the Knott's Berry Farm Resort Hotel. Proceeds from the event, which will also feature a talk by ... More >>

• Mysteries of Huntington Beach: Dirty Donald Duck and Johnny's Saloon

  published Apr 02, 2012

  Put that on my bill please.rrThose who drop by Johnny's Saloon in Huntington Beach to listen to a little Johnny Cash on the jukebox and have a drink will find a relic of the Magic Kingdom that imagine... More >>

• White Shit

  published March 22, 2012

  White Shit is a punk band which traffics heavily in noise. But, ironically, there's an indescribable precision heard in their whining guitars and... More >>

• Michael Schenker

  published March 22, 2012

  Gracing the hallowed Coach House stage we have Michael Shencker. German guitarist, solo artist, and former axeman for '70s metal band... More >>

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  FEATURED STORY

  Lit to Release New Album ... And Tour With Sugar Ray, Gin Blossoms and Marcy Playground

  published Mar 28, 2012

  You knew this wasn't going to slip by our radar undetected.  You also read the headline correctly--'90s alt-band Lit will be releasing a new album--the first since their self-titled 2004 LP. &nbs... More >>

• Orgy

  published March 22, 2012

  Fans of late '90s electronica rejoice. Orgy has officially ended their hiatus and promises to bring their synthy goodness to the Observatory... More >>

• Post Mortem America: Political Burlesque

  published March 22, 2012

  Here at the Weekly Headquarters, we're always stoked to get submissions for upcoming cultural events with the word "sexified" in them. And when... More >>

• Yellow Red Sparks

  published March 22, 2012

  Carrying the tradition of indie bands everywhere, Yellow Red Sparks specialize in heartfelt Americana. A cross between Coldplay and Elvis Perkins,... More >>

• Mysteries of Costa Mesa: Armalite and the Creator of the M16, a Walking Tour

  published Mar 26, 2012

  For reasons not entirely clear, Orange County isn't out loud and proud when it comes to its connection to one of the most famous battle implements of all time. In my efforts to discover the one-time&n... More >>