Email Author TAYLOR HAMBY

2012 Stories by TAYLOR HAMBY

• Local Musicians Gather to Benefit Down Syndrome Association of OC's Red Carpet Ball

  published Dec 27, 2012

  Eric Hood/OC WeeklyBoys from Jeramiah Red, Robert Jon & the Wreck and Moonsville Collective, jammin'The Kings Inn is keeping the spirit of the giving season alive past Dec. 25 with a year-end bene... More >>

• Rent the Runway Now

  published December 27, 2012

  Oh, Harvard Business School, you've given us so much: the worst president since James K. Polk, a former Enron CEO convicted of white-collar... More >>

• Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - The Troubadour - December 21, 2012

  published Dec 23, 2012

  Taylor Hamby/OC WeeklyBlack Rebel Motorcycle ClubThe TroubadourDecember 21, 2012While you were busy checking your watch waiting to see if the world would end, 300-400 fans were immersed in the badass... More >>

• Valvari's Lip Gloss Knows Your Lips

  published December 20, 2012

  Ladies, we've all been there. You're sitting at the bar, and after a few drinks, your lip gloss has washed away. Who wants to wait in the... More >>

• Sultra: Mascara for Your Hair?

  published December 13, 2012

  I'm a sucker for anything bright and obnoxious—especially in my hair. But depending on an alt-weekly rag's pay ain't exactly conducive to... More >>

• The First Family of Surfing in Art!

  published December 13, 2012

  Joshua Paskowitz recalls his childhood as the youngest of the Paskowitz clan with a variety of adjectives: "tragic," "bullshit," "valuable,"... More >>

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  Social Distortion - House of Blues Anaheim - December 5, 2012

  published Dec 06, 2012

  Social Distortion House of Blues Anaheim December 5, 2012 Wanna know how Mike Ness spent the night before the kick off-of his 10-night-stint at the House of Blues Anaheimr The Social Distortion fro... More >>

• Make your iPhone even cooler

  published December 6, 2012

  Remember years ago (a.k.a. 2008) when someone would bust out an iPhone in a group of people to be met with the same type of awe directed at... More >>

• Breaking: Police Reportedly Shoot Car Chase Suspect

  published Dec 01, 2012

  An officer-involved shooting in Seal Beach concluded a police chase Saturday, according to Lt. Jeff Nightengale of Seal Beach the Garden Grove Police Department. The male suspect is believed to ... More >>

• Love Nail Tree Make Cool Tees

  published November 29, 2012

  A young woman screams in an alleyway, but a masked man stifles her cries. People walk past in the background; in big, capital letters loom the... More >>

• A Hipster Girl's Beginner's Guide to Perfume

  published November 21, 2012

  To some, it's a frivolous, overpriced accessory. To others, it's an essential daily routine. While it may seem wearing perfume is a simple... More >>

• Gordo: The Pub Picasso

  published November 8, 2012

  Every Thursday, Gordo sets up a stool and easel in front of Johnny's Saloon, a beloved neighborhood dive in Huntington Beach, and begins to... More >>

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  OC Weekly Nominated for Three Awards at LA Press Club's National Entertainment Journalism Awards

  published Oct 29, 2012

  The Los Angeles Press Club has recognized the Weekly with three award nominations for their fifth National Entertainment Journalism Awards. The awards ceremony will also honor Jane Fonda with their ... More >>

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  VIDEO: The Hangover 3 Filming Footage in Orange County Leaked

  published Oct 22, 2012

  The One-Man-Wolfpack caused quite a stir on the 73 freeway this weekend. Leaked footage of the filming of the Hangover 3 in Orange County shows Alan, played by Zach Galifianakis, driving down the free... More >>

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  Conor Oberst- Fox Theater Pomona - October 3, 2012

  published Oct 04, 2012

  Conor OberstFox Theater PomonaOctober 3, 2012"This song is a reminder that no matter how much fun you have and how much love you have in your life, we're all going to die alone," Conor Oberst offered ... More >>

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  VIDEO: Hilarious Knott's Scary Farm Halloween Haunt Monster Auditions

  published Sep 20, 2012

  It takes a certain kind of person to want to be a monster at Knott's Berry Farm's monster-maze attraction Halloween Haunt. We were fortunate enough to observe some of these special of folks in action... More >>

• Frank Turner Wants Us to Continue to Believe In Him

  published September 20, 2012

  Frank Turner's "I Still Believe" was introduced to most of the world when he performed it at the opening ceremony for this summer's Olympics.... More >>

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  Ride It: OC Weekly's Best Crowd Surfing Photos

  published Sep 17, 2012

  John Gilhooley/OC Weekly Ah, crowd surfing. Either you're the one at the bottom holding some sweaty beast up (see: the guy under the guy in the picture above's ass) or you're the one on top getting yo... More >>

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  MAP: The Best Noodles In Orange County

  published Aug 27, 2012

  LP Hastings/OC WeeklyWe gave you a guide to Orange County's best noodles in this week's cover feature. Who knew we had such diverse and delicious noodles in our fair countyr We did! In our continuing ... More >>

• Hank III, Grandson of Hank Williams, Has His Own Punk-Rock Approach to Country

  published Aug 21, 2012

  See Also:*Brandi Carlile Explains Why She Had to Record Her New Album in the Middle of the Woods*Iris DeMent: Ass-Kicking, Outlaw Country Singer Talks Growing Up in OC*Jesca Hoop on Her New Album and... More >>

• Over the Weekend: Nobunny - Alex's Bar - 8/18/12

  published Aug 20, 2012

  Taylor Hamby/OC WeeklyNobunny at Alex's Bar on Halloween See Also:*Over the Weekend: Braid - The Glass House - 8/17/12*Pussy Riot Sentenced to Two Years for Anti-Putin Punk Prayer!*Alabama Shakes - Fo... More >>

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  Alabama Shakes - Fox Theater - 8/15/12

  published Aug 16, 2012

  Alabama ShakesFox Theater8/15/12See Also:*How Alabama Shakes Turned A Shitty Career Break Into A Major Score*Top 5 Awesomely Silly Dancing GIFs from Outside Lands Festival*Hank III Doesn't Aim To Be... More >>

• Hank III Doesn't Aim to be Legendary, Just Original

  published August 16, 2012

  There's always baggage that comes with being the child of a legend, including the endless shirking of comparisons from just about everyone who... More >>

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  Diatribe With Dave: Pop Up Restaurants Are The Flavor Of The Month In The OC Food Scene

  published Aug 08, 2012

  Dave MauBy Dave Mau As the culinary world turns, so do the fads and foibles that inhabit restaurant culture. Food truck mania (except for some standouts) is slowly fading into the past, joining others... More >>

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  VIDEO: Three Stupid Reporters Eat One of the Nation's Spiciest Burgers

  published Aug 07, 2012

  Michelle introduced us to the monstrosity that is Slater's 50/50's "50 Alarm Burger" last week. It was heralded by the infamous mini-chain as a burger so hot you need to wear gloves and sig... More >>