Say what you will about Sutra's colorful patrons, there's no denying that the venue wrangles in the most prominent and talented DJs in the world. Rounding out the club's 5ive +1 Memorial Day dance marathon is DJ Armin Van Buuren. The Dutch musician's 2008 Imagine album broke into music charts... More >>

Been so long, says the song, so let’s get together and do it again—and so for the first time since at least the '80s, Brian Wilson is reunited on the road with Beach Boys co-founders Al Jardine and Mike Love, and all those unhappy days discussing whether a certain someone should... More >>

Think about all the bands who've traveled through Southern California—how many are never heard from again?  The list is endless.  But this Monday, hear a Seattle-based band you won't forget as The Head and the Heart engrave their music into your unconscious.  This isn't a... More >>

The tagline reads "Remember Prohibition?" but, thankfully, most of us missed that cruel, cruel time when decent folks couldn't legally catch a proper buzz. As far as retro decades, though, the '20s and early '30s had some darling fashion, swingin' music and excellent dance crazes. Harvelles in... More >>

Strip Strip Hooray is possibly the absolute perfect name for this titillating, celebration-worthy event coming to the Yost Theater. Miss Dita Von Teese, hands down the most famous burlesque dancer alive, is shimmying into Orange County for one of her ultra glamorous performances. And the... More >>

Taking their inspiration from concept albums like The Who’s Tommy and rock musicals Rocky Horror Picture Show and Jesus Christ Superstar, pop punkers Green Day produced their own rock opera American Idiot in 2004 and sent it to Broadway six years later. Following the twisted lives of... More >>

Vocalist Byron Blocker's delivery has the gravelly texture of Tom Waits—and it's a good thing. His lyrics are riddled with clever double entendres and his guitar is crisp and swinging. We especially gravitate toward his lyrical material, which focuses on sultry women and their various... More >>

Like their song says, the Avengers were second-to-none—a fireball punk quartet out of San Francisco in 1977, who opened for the last-ever Sex Pistols show and who put out the most popular record on the legendary L.A. label Dangerhouse. They were fast, they were ferocious and they had... More >>

Everlast is best known for scattering the spit with hip-hop act House of Pain. Following that band's break up, he branched out into folkier fare hitting heavy radio rotation with the song "What it's Like." With his distinctive gravelly voice, he relies more on the acoustic guitar than the sampler. More >>

It's time for everybody's' favorite metal cover band. But unlike other cover bands, Metalachi forgoes conventional instruments in favor of the Mariachi's tool collection. Rocking the accordion and Guitarron Mexicano, these guys re-imagine such classics as "Crazy Train" and "Master of Puppets"... More >>

The name Diego Garcia can refer to an atoll in the Indian Ocean used as a satellite station and emergency landing strip for the space shuttle. But today, we're writing about the Latin folk singer and former Elefant frontman whose going to grace the Constellation Room with his presence. His... More >>

Witnessing a group of masked faces scream while banging on objects may sound a lot like the type of activity you’d find at your grandmother’s house on Sunday, but take away the freshly baked cookies and you’ve got a Mushroomhead concert. Known for donning their distinctive... More >>

Thou shalt not use the lord's name in vain, but thou shall head to Detroit Bar for May's Monday residency featuring Names in Vain. The indie progressive, alt rock team of Michelle Ashley and Richie Aquino have perfected tight beats and sleek sounds from regular instruments into a very laid back... More >>

The last several years have been a time of uncertainty for Hot Water Music. The band declared they were breaking up in 2006 but have toured played sporadically since then. Formed in 1993, the band takes its name from a Charles Bukowski novel. Their sound is defined by raucous punk rock guitars... More >>

Brenda Carsey is an indie songstress whose style brims with rhythm and blues flavor. Her synthetic beats are overlaid with Carsey's sweet coo, which twists eloquently into silky melodies. The evening should be full ironic delights as people groove to the flavor surrounded by the punk rock... More >>

First off, Lee Adams is a girl. And she's backed by a neo-vintage band that blends elements of surf, gypsy swing and rockabilly. Don't ask us why, but it's the kind of music you want to sip a tropical drink out of tiki cup to. More >>

With the House of Blues dedicating their Saturday mornings to Reggae, DiPiazza's may be the best spot to check out some local blues. Today the venerable Long Beach watering hole will feature a home-grown band with enough energy to rattle you right off your bar stool. More >>

Carrying on in the tradition of indie bands sporting electronic flair, we have Capital Cities. Hailing from Los Angeles and San Francisco, this duo specializes in a breezy, catchy, bouncy blend of synth-infused dance music with the occasional trumpet thrown in for good measure. More >>

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... More >>

Focus Tuesdays, the mid-week house music dance party at Tapas in Newport, might just the most underrated club in OC. With years (years!) of experience bringing in some of the best deep house DJs in the business, Focus attracts a young, beautiful crowd of house fanatics and party people each... More >>

Cosmic Slop is an event springing from the fevered mind of music-journalist Chris Zeigler. Editor in Chief for LA Record and a writer for OC Weekly, he'll be spinning rare vinyl as well as bringing in top-shelf indie and garage bands. This guy's got a golden ear and a love for music that rivals... More >>

Like parasites on a large whale, cover bands thrive in any city with bars. But with so many choices out there, it's hard to know which is worth risking alcohol poisoning and a DUI for. Take our word for it, the premier performer of cover jams is the self-proclaimed one-man legend Phil Shane.... More >>

Let's all get drunk and sing! Every Sunday night, Detroit Bar, one of OC's most prominent venues for stylish, up-and-coming musical acts, frees its stage for less talented hacks to come up and belt it out. At Sunday Karaoke, the alcohol is flowing, the mic is open and MC extraordinaire Bobby... More >>

Sundays are usually the day for brunchers. Everyone gets all dressed up in their “Sunday best”—it’s all a bit pretentious, if you ask us. But the House of Blues is looking to expand our collective preconceived notions on this popular midmorning meal by hosting a Reggae... More >>

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... More >>