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Come down to the Cerritos Center to check out axe- wielding duo the Assads. Two brothers from Brazil, they first rose to prominence in 1979 when they won the Young Artist Competition in Bratislava.
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Out of Town
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Alex's Bar :
Thu., February 16, 9:00pm
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Never have we seen a band control minds like Indian Jewelry—there’s a (possibly) mythical audio device called the feralizing lycanthropizer that makes normal humans act like deranged animals, and that’s probably what Indian Jewelry run their guitars through. They once lived in...
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Long Beach
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Brass sections, greasy hair, crooning—is it the 90s again? Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, the swing band that conquered alternative radio with their single "Damnation" in '97 has been resurfacing as of late. Fresh off a recent performances on the Tonight Show and Dancing With the Stars, they'll be...
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San Juan Capistrano
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The Blue Cafe :
Sat., February 18, 9:00pm
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Local zombies! Surface and grab a date for the Fourth Annual Sweetheart Massacre Zombie Prom in Long Beach. This year’s gruesome gala features music by Horror Squad, Pu$$y Cow and Micah Schnabel of Two Cow Garage. A bit more risqué than the typical high school dance, there's also...
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Long Beach
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Music, Dance, Burlesque, Arts |
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Alex's Bar :
Sat., February 18, 9:00pm
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Not to be confused with the famed WWII commando unit, the Devil's Brigade features Rancid bassist Matt Freeman on bass. Interestingly enough, the band also features Rancid guitarist/singer Tim Armstrong on guitar. Though the band is basically the same, the sound skews more psychobilly with...
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Long Beach
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Like many great musicians, location is a major influence to their sound. Jack Johnson’s mellow voice and reggae rhythms take listeners to a beach laced with the smell of wax on a surfboard. Bruce Springsteen conjures up images of New Jersey and hard-working, blue-collar neighborhoods as...
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Anaheim
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Dare we call Jake Shimabukuro the philosopher king of the ukelele? NPR called him a “master,” the thinkers at TED said he’s going to “revolutionize” the perception of the humble uke and Conan O’Brien was reeling after a live Shimabukuro version of “My...
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San Juan Capistrano
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Alex's Bar :
Mon., February 20, 8:00pm
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Everyone hates Mondays—we even sing about how much we hate them. “Manic Monday,” “Monday, Monday,” and the classic “I Don’t Like Mondays” (although that one refers to a PCP-tripping, murdering teen)—they all help us vent about the first day...
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Long Beach
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Libations, Happy Hours, Music |
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Here's a gig for Gen-Xers who remember the days of Studio K at Knott's Berry Farm. Pop starlet of the '80s Stacey Q, known for the synth gem "Two of Hearts" is on deck to wow nostalgia hungry music fans by spinning vinyl from the era.
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Fullerton
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The elder statesmen of indie rock are coming through town again—hipsters, prepare to be dazzled by heart-melting songs about the weather. Though Boise's Built to Spill may be responsible for irritating trends in modern music such as lyrical material rife with uber-precious sentiment, at...
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Pomona
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Surfer Blood are angling to become the go-to cute-rock mixtape leaders of the 2010s, but they’re starting to push past the basics, too. New EP Tarot Classics isn’t quite their “Letter to Memphis,” but the underrated Trompe Le Monde-era Pixies are all over...
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Santa Ana
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So you survived Monday, but the Tuesday blues have a solid grip. A buildup of creative energy is about to rupture, and there’s no way you’re going to make it to the weekend. Find your way to Viento y Agua, where a few lucky Tuesdays of the month become the coffeehouse’s open-mic...
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Long Beach
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Detroit Bar :
Every week Monday from Mon., February 6 until Mon., February 27, 9:00pm
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This month's Detroit residency is filled by pianist and songwriter Nomi Abadi, known for her work with a Santa Monica band called Wonderthings. With that group, her voice soars like Evanescences' Amy Lee and she tickles the ivories with the frenetic dexterity of Fiona Apple. Be sure to check...
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Costa Mesa
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HB Academy for the Performing Arts :
Every week Thursday, Friday, Saturday from Thu., February 16 until Sat., February 18, 7:30pm
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So you say you’ve got them moves like Jagger, eh? Well, my guitar gently weeps, so suck it. These are the typical clamorings of a Beatles vs. Rolling Stones fan rivalry. While we may never come to an agreement over which British Invader shall reign supreme in our collective classic rock...
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Huntington Beach
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Music, Lectures, Arts |
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Auld Dubliner :
Every week Monday, 8:00pm-10:00pm
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Yes, the geeks have just about inherited the earth. Go ahead and ask Mark Zuckerberg or J.K. Rowling. Geeks Who Drink is an organization that pairs brains with booze; it currently hosts weekly bar events in 14 states across the country. Modeled after traditional Irish-pub quizzes, this is more...
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Long Beach
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Music, Games, Contests, Cheap Thrills, Barhopping, Arts, Adult |
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The Gypsy Den :
Every week Monday, Thursday, 7:30pm
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Open-mic events always bring out the aspiring teenage folkies, workaday closet emo crooners and ill-conceived joke bands, but OC's best open mics—Gypsy Den's included—come with a cadre of older, more experienced, more awesome amateurs in addition to the twentysomethings. There's a...
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Santa Ana
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Get out your Coke-bottle glasses, pocket protectors, suspenders and Star Wars memorabilia because Thursdays just got geek-ified. Nerdy Thursday, presented by Hibbleton Gallery, is not your average variety show—think Jeopardy! meets Revenge of the Nerds. Usually presented in three acts, the...
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Fullerton
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Yeah, we've got some recession blues to sing about. So do most folks—leave it to Max Bloom's Cafe Noir to give the people an outlet at their weekly open mic and jam session. With coffee under a dollar (very much appreciated), tasty little baked things and charming '40s decor, this might...
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Fullerton
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Open Mic, Music, Comedy, Arts, Poetry |
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La Cave :
Every week Wednesday, 10:00pm
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"The Underground Lounge" couldn't be more apt of a phrase to describe La Cave (pronounced LA CAHV): Follow the stairs down to a dark bar and sometimes-venue that will be inevitably filled with college kids, hipsters and adults alike. Wednesday nights also mean a live DJ spinning everything from...
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Costa Mesa
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Music, Club Events |
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The Prospector :
Every week Wednesday, Friday, 8:00pm
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Have you seen that cell-phone commercial in which the guy wants to rent a hotel room, but the clerk is all, “You don’t want that room. It’s a dead zone”? Well, the restaurant at the Prospector is sort of like that. Rumor has it the menu includes steaks, chicken and...
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Long Beach
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Performing Arts, Music, Food & Drink, Cheap Thrills |
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It pretty rare to find an occasion when you can shake a leg without having to worry about someone sneaking up behind you and rubbing their goodies up against you whether you like it or not. They say, "Different strokes for different folks," and if you would rather get your groove on without...
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Orange
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So you play an instrument. But maybe you're not sure if you're talented. Or you think you are and want other people to know it, too. Or you want to show off a song you just wrote to that cute girl who works behind the counter. Whatever the reason, come to Musician's Open Mic Night every...
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Long Beach
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Theater, Spoken Word, Poetry, Open Mic, Music, Arts |
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The self-proclaimed “greatest Elvis impersonator in Fullerton, Brea and Whittier,” Kirk Wall knows how to rock a white, sequined jumpsuit like nobody’s business (notice how no one ever mimics the sexy, surfing Elvis of the ’50s? It’s always the fat, tacky Elvis with the...
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Fullerton
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Line-dancing lovers may be a rare breed, but they’re strong and prideful. Throughout most of the nation, country music runs wild and free, but this close to the Pacific . . . well, it’s damn near endangered. InCahoots is working on keeping the thrill alive—Wednesdays are now...
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Fullerton
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As stated in his bio, Kenny Sara is the real New Orleans deal. Born and raised in Louisiana, this performer has a sound that'll sweep you up and carry you right to the bayou. Stop by Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen in Downtown Disney for some Cajun cooking and the hearty rhythm of Kenny Sara & the...
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Anaheim
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