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Delta Spirit

  • Blogs

    April 20, 2008

    Last Night: The Alex Benefit at the Detroit Bar

    The Alex Benefit at the Detroit Bar, April 19, 2008 with We Barbarians, Nathan Willett, Delta Spirit, and Jonnie Russell from the Cold War Kids Better Than: Donating money to the Presidental Election Campaign Fund. Download: Delta Spirit's "Trashcan" from Ode To Sunshine Benefit concerts often re ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 14, 2008

    Matt Costa on Morning Becomes Eclectic

    Huntington Beach's Matt Costa will be performing live on KCRW's "Morning Becomes Eclectic" today at 11:15 a.m. Tune in to 89.9 FM, or if you're stuck at work, you can listen online at kcrw.com. For iTunes users—aren't we all?—there's a link embedded in the "Radio" section of iTunes. Costa wil ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 17, 2008

    Last Night: What Made Milwaukee Famous @ The Glass House

    What Made Milwaukee Famous, Ra Ra Riot, The Little Ones @ The Glass House on 5/16 Usually, walking into a venue to find it almost empty is a bit of a downer. I guess most people train themselves to believe that a concert is not worth going to unless it’s in a room full of people sweating all over ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 19, 2008

    This Week in the OC Weekly

    What Made Milwaukee Famous, Ra Ra Riot, The Little Ones @ The Glass House on 5/16 Usually, walking into a venue to find it almost empty is a bit of a downer. I guess most people train themselves to believe that a concert is not worth going to unless it’s in a room full of people sweating all over ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 18, 2008

    Ra Ra Riot, Black Lips, Death by Stereo, More, Coming to Detroit Bar

    It's a catastrophe of riches! (That's what my friend said once when attempting to say "an embarrassment of riches." I'm trying to make it catch on.)Lots of shows coming to the Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa, including Ra Ra Riot (who produced one of Village Voice Media's top 10 indie rock albums of 2008, ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 18, 2008

    Dr. Dog and The Delta Spirit at Detroit Bar

    It's a catastrophe of riches! (That's what my friend said once when attempting to say "an embarrassment of riches." I'm trying to make it catch on.)Lots of shows coming to the Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa, including Ra Ra Riot (who produced one of Village Voice Media's top 10 indie rock albums of 2008, ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 5, 2009

    Delta Spirit

    It's a catastrophe of riches! (That's what my friend said once when attempting to say "an embarrassment of riches." I'm trying to make it catch on.)Lots of shows coming to the Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa, including Ra Ra Riot (who produced one of Village Voice Media's top 10 indie rock albums of 2008, ... More >>

  • Music

    September 18, 2008

    The Ragged, Folky Rockers of Delta Spirit Are Now the Youngest Retro-Sounding Act on Rounder Records

    It's a catastrophe of riches! (That's what my friend said once when attempting to say "an embarrassment of riches." I'm trying to make it catch on.)Lots of shows coming to the Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa, including Ra Ra Riot (who produced one of Village Voice Media's top 10 indie rock albums of 2008, ... More >>

  • Culture

    July 24, 2008

    [Trendzilla] Musicians, Fans and Fashions

    It's a catastrophe of riches! (That's what my friend said once when attempting to say "an embarrassment of riches." I'm trying to make it catch on.)Lots of shows coming to the Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa, including Ra Ra Riot (who produced one of Village Voice Media's top 10 indie rock albums of 2008, ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 17, 2008

    A Little Help?

    A Benefit for Alex

  • Music

    February 21, 2008
  • Music

    January 17, 2008

    Diversity Reigns

    OCPAC embraces indie rock and other fringe arts with Off Center

  • Music

    June 28, 2007

    Aural Reports

    Guided Missions: Nick Bogardus works the angles for Cold War Kids, Thrice and others

  • Music

    January 18, 2007

    Locals Only

    Breath of Life

  • Music

    January 11, 2007

    A Webb Pierce Selection

    Jan. 11-Jan. 18

  • Music

    January 4, 2007

    Locals Only

    The Colour, Between Earth & Sky, available Feb. 6 on Rethink Records<

  • Music

    October 26, 2006

    Come Get Some

    Nightlife and more, Oct. 26 - Nov. 2

  • Music

    September 28, 2006

    Not So Quiet, Please

    Cold War Kids brothers-in-arms

  • Blogs

    July 15, 2009

    Iglu & Hartly Headline District Unplugged Benefit, eVocal to be Involved

    Iglu & Hartly, pictured, are from LA (the inimitable Echo Park, specifically), but they play in Orange County a lot. They've played Detroit Bar twice already this year, and return there next Friday, July 24. And they're playing at the District in Tustin Legacy shopping center this Sunday, as par ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 19, 2009

    TODAY: 'District Unplugged' at the District at Tustin Legacy

    Pretty much every city in Orange County has a giant shopping center (some have multiple ones!), so we might as well make good use out of them, right? Case in point, the District Unplugged event that we told you about earlier in the week...it's going on right now at the sprawling District at Tustin L ... More >>

  • Music

    July 23, 2009

    [Sound Guy] For Your Shoppertainment: Bands In Malls!

    Pretty much every city in Orange County has a giant shopping center (some have multiple ones!), so we might as well make good use out of them, right? Case in point, the District Unplugged event that we told you about earlier in the week...it's going on right now at the sprawling District at Tustin L ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 30, 2009

    Incoming: Matt Vasquez of Delta Spirit Solo Show at Detroit Bar

    When Delta Spirit played Detroit Bar back in March, the Costa Mesa venue was as packed as it's ever been. Like, "I have the sweat of 200 strangers intermingling on my skin" packed. So it stands to reason that post- the San Diego band's national tour with the Shins and their spot at Bonnaroo (with a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2010

    The Willowz, Originally from Anaheim, Live Thursday Morning on KEXP

    Remember the Willowz? That Anaheim-based garage punk quartet that landed at No. 46 on Rolling Stone's Top 50 Records of 2005 list thanks to Talk in Circles? Yeah, them. Well, the group--who now call the nit and grit of New York home--are still kicking, and still kicking well. Thom KaineThe Willowz a ... More >>

  • Music

    March 11, 2010

    OC/LBC Bands Representing at SXSW

    Local acts aim to create buzz in Austin

  • Blogs

    March 22, 2010

    Videos: Local Bands play SXSW

    We know how much you wanted to go to SXSW last week. But for those not willing to take a week off work and spend a butt-load of cash to get there, here's an entertaining set of live videos from Austin showcasing some of our hometown talent on stage, spreading the gospel of rock & roll in a varie ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 12, 2010

    Friday: Pop Noir Conquers a Crowd at UCSD

    Spencer Kornhaber / OC WeeklyNo, we didn't bring a real camera.​Being a snazzily dressed member of a well-liked, dance-rockin' local band: Seems cool, right? But you've got to put up with some bullshit if you want to make it big. Like taking gigs at college campuses an hour south of where anyone k ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 27, 2010

    Interview: We Barbarians Talk About Making A Video With Aveiro

    ​If you've read today's interview with  Matt Aveiro of Cold War Kids, you'll know that Long Beach-based indie/psych rock trio known as We Barbarians--singer/guitarist David Quon, bassist Derek Vanheule and drummer Nathan Warkentin--have just released their newest video. "There's This There's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 27, 2010

    TGIF: Thank God it's Friday, Time to Watch Shows!

    Joe LemkeSomething Corporate​It's going to be a packed weekend, with a ton of shows happening this Saturday. If you need help picking out what you're going to do, we're here to help! From Something Corporate at the Grove tonight, to the myriad of shows you can ruin your eardrums at (Shrinky D ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 30, 2010

    Were You There? The Long Beach Buskerfest

    Mary Bell/OC WeeklyDelta Spirit headlined Buskerfest​Over the weekend at Long Beach's Summer and Music finale, BuskerFest, the East Village Arts District was home to five stages, hosting an extensive lineup of local bands. Delta Spirit and Crystal Antlers headlined the free event; 60 Watt Kid, Jay ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 30, 2010

    What You Missed: BuskerFest, Something Corporate, Charity Chili Cookoff, OC Foodie Fest

    Christopher Victorio​What did you miss this weekend? It should have been packed with music and eating with all of the events that went on. On Friday night, we caught the revival of Something Corporate at The Grove in Anaheim (right). On Saturday, we headed back to Anaheim to stuff our face at the ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 26, 2010

    BuskerFest

    First St. and Linden Ave., Long Beach

  • Music

    August 26, 2010

    Chicano Batman: Dark Caballeros

    Attacking pop culture from sonic margins

  • Music

    September 16, 2010

    See and Be Scenes

    The many subspecies of OC bands in their natural habitats

  • Blogs

    May 19, 2010

    Detroit Bar Owner Jon Reiser Shares A Secret

    Danielle Bacher​Even if you don't know him by name, you've probably attended at least one show at a Jon Reiser venue in the past decade. He owns Detroit Bar with Dan Bradley, Diego Velasco, David Hastie, Mike Harris and Scott Hamilton (who also own all Memphis Restaurants and Tin Lizzie Salo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 16, 2010

    The Fling Sign to Dangerbird Records

    Myspace.com​The new year looks bright for the Fling: The Long Beach psychedelic rockers have announced a record deal with indie powerhouse Dangerbird Records. The LA-based label will release the Fling's sophomore album this spring. The band will add an eclectic, folksy sound to the label's diverse ... More >>

  • Music

    December 23, 2010

    Caifanes Reunite to Play Coachella?

    [Mental Notes] Also, the Fling get signed (woo-hoo!), Kottonmouth Kings get high (duh!)

  • Music

    September 29, 2011

    Nicole Vaughn Goes Big

    [Locals Only] Laguna Niguel's folk songstress branches out with a backing band

  • Music

    November 17, 2011

    To Galaxy Concert Theatre and Beyond

    New owner Jon Reiser is determined to be an OC music game changer

  • Blogs

    December 6, 2011

    New Artists Just Added to SXSW's 2012 Lineup

    Mary Bell/OC WeeklyDelta Spirit at BuskerFest in Long Beach in 2010​South By Southwest revealed a whole slew of new acts confirmed to play at official showcases during the annual music and film conference in Austin. This is the third list of musicians to be released. The venues and dates they ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 9, 2012

    Five Local Bands Who Should Be Huge in 2012

    Mary Bell/OC Weekly​Young The Giant wins the prize for the breakout band of Orange County in 2011. Turn on an alt-rock station, google the word "young," and ask Morrissey who his favorite new band is and you'll have your answer--2011 belonged to Young the Giant. "Cough Syrup" was probably only sec ... More >>

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