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March 1, 2012
Amherst Aisle Are Ready for the Big Time
[Locals Only] The UC Irvine band want to graduate to bigger stages
Blogs
February 22, 2012
Thrice Announce Farewell Tour
Well, this is it. Irvine prog-rockers Thrice are really doing it--taking a break after 13 years together. Singer/guitarist Dustin Kensrue, guitarist Teppei Teranishi, bassist Eddie Breckenridge and drummer Riley Breckenridge (our 3hree Things columnist) will go on tour on May 4 in San Diego and e ... More >>
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December 1, 2011
The English Beat
House of Blues
Blogs
October 11, 2011
Kiev for Sweet Relief: Raising Money, Awareness and Releasing an EP in One Night
On Oct.15, the House of Blues Anaheim will be one of 200 venues around the country teaming up with the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund's annual event. Every year the non-profit raises money for musicians who are struggling to make ends meet. According to Sweet Relief, over 65 percent of professional ... More >>
Blogs
September 23, 2011
Random Ninjas Will Kill You (No, Not Really)
West LA rock outfit Random Ninjas invades the House of Blues Anaheim on Sunday (win tickets here!), armed with a high-energy stage show that involves a, well, random smattering of influences. Anchored by guitarist Full Metal Ninja's Hetfield/Hammet-style fret work, frontlady Soozana's rangy, dyna ... More >>
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September 22, 2011
Cinderella
House of Blues
Blogs
September 19, 2011
Mos Def and Talib Kweli to Perform at the House of Blues Anaheim as Black Star
We bear good news for people who aren't fans of driving out to San Bernardino for shows! Mos Def and Talib Kweli, who performed their stellar set Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star at the hip-hop festival this summer, are currently touring the album, and will be at the House of Blues in Ana ... More >>
Blogs
September 15, 2011
WIN: A Ticket to Each of Thrice's Southern California Shows!
Samuel ZideAre you the biggest Thrice fan ever? Then you'll probably love our cover story this week, which talks about the trials and tribulations the post-hardcore band went through before making their latest set, Major/Minor, out next week on Vagrant. Maybe you've liked them since you were 12. ... More >>
Blogs
March 22, 2011
The Ready Set Explains His Stage Name: 'It Means Being Ready to Set Your Inhibitions and Fears Behind You'
Roberto ChamorroThe Ready SetIf you're a white-dude pop artist not named Justin Bieber, you need a band name-like moniker, like Owl City (Adam Young) or Never Shout Never (Drew Ingle). Hence, The Ready Set, aka Jordan Witzigreuter. The 21-year-old from Fort Wayne, Ind. had an ubiquitous pop ra ... More >>
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February 18, 2011
TGIF: Agent Orange, Yo La Tengo, T-Pain and Gang of Four
Brian KasnyikAgents have diplomatic immunity?Friday kicks off the weekend with Agent Orange ripping into things at Friar Tuck's Bar and Grille in Pomona. It may seem odd to have a now-veteran act be our Locals Only focus this week, but Mike Palm has always been about the area he grew up and start ... More >>
Blogs
January 31, 2011
Lit at the House of Blues in Anaheim Last Night
Andrew Youssef/OC WeeklyLit Jan. 29, 2011House of Blues, AnaheimIt was fitting that Lit helped to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the House of Blues in Anaheim, as they opened the venue a decade ago. A sold-out HOB was a solid testament to Lit's continued ability to fill venues. Big thi ... More >>
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January 7, 2011
TGIF: The Wonder Years, Social Distortion, Jandek, Three Bad Jacks and Many More!
Michael MinichielloThe Wonder YearsOn Friday, the Wonder Years play at Chain Reaction in Anaheim--and yes, we feel your eyes rolling a bit at the name. We still haven't quite gotten over Crystal Castles and Final Fantasy ourselves, to name just two. But the Philadelphia-based band, who look more ... More >>
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January 3, 2011
What You Missed: NOFX, NYE Block Party, Rebelution, Surf City Splash, Berlin, Food Truck Fare and More
Christopher Victorio/OC WeeklyHappy 2011! What'd you do? Or more importantly, what did you miss? We were all over the place with the New Year's Eve celebrations--from NOFX at the Wiltern and the Block Party at the OC Fairgrounds to Rebelution at the House of Blues and Berlin at Knott's Berry Farm ... More >>
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December 20, 2010
What You Missed: Burlesque Show, X, OC Foodie Fest Holiday party, the Vandals
John Gilhooley/OC WeeklyWhat'd you miss this weekend? Though things are really starting to wind down for the holidays, we managed to catch X Friday night at the House of Blues, then, the next night, we saw the Vandals and then we hit up the OC Foodie Fest's holiday party.
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December 6, 2010
What You Missed: Ms. Double D-Cember, Dead Kennedys, AKC/Eukanuba Dog Show, Passion Pit, Winter Fantasy
Mary Bell/OC WeeklyWhat'd you miss this weekend? Ours started off at KROQ's annual Miss Double D-Cember contest at the Slidebar in Fullerton, hosted by Kevin and Bean. Then there was the 20th Annual Winter Fantasy at the Sawdust Festival grounds. We relived our punk days with Dead Kennedys at the ... More >>
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November 22, 2010
What You Missed: The Adolescents, Eat.Drink.Pink OC, Gobble Gobble Fest
Christopher Victorio/OC WeeklyWhat'd you miss this weekend? We saw the Adolescents and the Bouncing Souls performed at the House of Blues Anaheim. And then we went to check out Eat.Drink.Pink OC for pink-hued baked goods and even drinks like the Cotton Candy Martini. And finally, on Sunday night, ... More >>
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November 15, 2010
Fearless Friends Tour feat. Mayday Parade, Breathe Carolina, Go Radio and More at the House of Blues Anaheim
Todd Barnes/OC WeeklyFearless Friends Tour at the House of Blues in Anaheim. For more photos, go hereCheck out our Fearless Friends Tour slideshow here!Fearless Friends TourNov. 14, 2010House of Blues AnaheimWhen The Beatles came across the pond to the United States, Americans witnessed a mass hy ... More >>
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October 26, 2010
K'naan Show at the House of Blues Canceled
We found out from the House of Blues early this morning that the K'naan show tonight at the House of Blues was canceled. Alas, neither the venue nor the publicist could give us a reason for the cancellation. Do you know why?
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July 27, 2010
Free Ticket Tuesdays: Scorpions and Dahga Bloom
Dahga BloomDo you like soft rock? What about crazy, psychedelic, don't-really-know-where-it's-going rock? Yes? Well you're in luck--we're giving away tickets to Scorpion's "Get Your Sting Back and Black Out Farewell Tour" and Dahga Bloom's record release party at the House of Blues with the Growl ... More >>
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July 20, 2010
Live Nation Tickets For $10--Today Only
photo by Photography by Chad SengstockIf you were dying to watch the Jonas Brothers, go to the Ozzfest and watch Dahga Bloom at the House of Blues but didn't have the cash, you're in luck. For today only, you can buy select Live Nation tickets to various Verizon Wireless Amphitheater and House of ... More >>
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July 16, 2010
The Growlers added to Dahga Bloom and My Pet Saddle's Record Release Show at House of Blues, Anaheim, July 31
Rebecca ArandIn an effort to capture every last drop of Orange County's hipster fan base, Fullerton bands Dahga Bloom (featured in this week's Locals Only column) and My Pet Saddle confirmed yesterday that South county's psych rock kingpins, the Growl ... More >>
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July 9, 2010
Rye Douglas Band, Hindu Pirates and Pacific Hurt vs. Spiders From Bars
Damion DemeterTonight, the Rye Douglas Band is headlining a record release show--actually a single release show-at the House of Blues. But in many ways it's actually a great local showcase for a lot of different bands. Besides the Huntington Beach headliners themselves, showcasing said singl ... More >>
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June 18, 2010
Thank God It's ~~Thursday~~ Friday: Shows You Don't Want To Miss
Portugal. The Man perform at House of Blues in Anaheim on SaturdayA little late, but your weekend planner is here to choose shows you would've probably missed otherwise. we've got a whole slew of local acts to witness for the weekend. For a better, more informed decision, listen to these ... More >>
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March 29, 2010
New Songs, New Show, New Album from The New Limb
Christopher Victorio / OC WeeklyDan Perez of the New Limb at the Gypsy Lounge.There's a lot that's new in the world of Costa Mesa indie-pop quartet The New Limb, recently named best indie band in the county by the OC Music Awards. They already have "new" in their name, so they're kinda used ... More >>
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March 18, 2010
Bad Religion, House of Blues Anaheim, 3/17
Andrew YoussefGreg Graffin commanding the stage at House of Blues, AnaheimThe Hype: Thirty years of punk rock is an outstanding feat. Some bands can barely keep it together for three years, let alone three decades. St. Patrick's Day was a perfect excuse for Bad Religion to celebrate, as they kicked ... More >>
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December 8, 2009
Happy Skalidays from Reel Big Fish
Maybe they couldn't score a date before the 25th or maybe they're really thoughtful guys who want to include everyone in their plans, but whatever the case, OC ska favorites Reel Big Fish are playing a holiday show Dec. 28 at the House of Blues. Also on the bill is Chase Long Beach and Starpool. ... More >>
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September 17, 2009
Fifty Bucks Gets You Alotta Shows with New Live Nation Deal
Concert promoter Live Nation has a pretty sweet deal on the table. For $49.99, people who purchase something called a "Club Passport" get admission to all shows at a few local venues (including the Anaheim House of Blues) for the remainder of the year. When you consider your average ticket costs ... More >>
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June 18, 2009
Third Eye Blind
House of Blues
Blogs
June 16, 2009
To Do Tonight - 6/16
Free Tacos & DJ, 5 p.m.Free is pretty much everyone's favorite word in the English language. Gorge yourself on some free tacos starting as a live DJ spins.Cantina Lounge, 2736 E. Nutwood Ave., Fullerton, CA; 714-879-8094The Third Annual Bloomsday on Broadway-West, 6 p.m.Bloomsday is a commemora ... More >>
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June 11, 2009
Incoming: Jet at the House of Blues Anaheim
Hey, you remember Jet. Right? Australian dudes? Sound (and look) kind of like a more '70s rock-oriented Oasis? Pitchfork posted a review of their 2006 Shine On album that was simply a nine-second video of a monkey drinking his own pee? Sure, now you remember. Well, the band that spawned all those mi ... More >>
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June 11, 2009
The Wallflowers
House of Blues
Blogs
June 10, 2009
Venus Infers Score Another Opening Gig with Peter Murphy
Huntington Beach's Venus Infers are not exactly new to having cool things happen to them as a band--they've gotten a ton of local awards and acclaim, placement on TV shows and some prime gigs supporting big names. But they're still assuredly psyched about this: opening up for former Bauhaus frontman ... More >>
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June 4, 2009
TONIGHT: LD and Ariano, Hochii and N3utron at Smoke n' Stuff
Ever seen some live hip hop at a smoke shop? No? Well you're in luck. The good people over at Smoke n' Stuff, a Laguna-based cheebah supply store, have orchestrated some musical FREE entertainment courtesy of LD and Ariano, founders of the OC/LB collective Technicali Sound. You may remember their na ... More >>
Blogs
May 31, 2009
Big week(s) for local faves at HOB Anaheim
In the eyes of talented local bands and many of their obsessed, merch buying followers, the fight for respect, recognition and a paying gig is a battle waged night after night.Whether it's on cramped stages in half empty bars or packed small-time venues in their stomping ground of choice, some would ... More >>
Blogs
March 12, 2009
Live Nation So-Cal Offers $13 Tickets on Friday the 13th
Live Nation hasn't had the best PR lately, what with nearly unanimously negative response to their plans to merge with Ticketmaster--but who says that giant corporations don't have some neat ideas every now and then? This Friday the 13th (tomorrow, for those non-calendar inclined), they'll be sellin ... More >>
Blogs
March 3, 2009
Last Night: Raphael Saadiq at House of Blues
Last Night: Raphael Saadiq at the House of BluesBetter Than: Trying to fill up a car from the 60s with today's gas prices.Download: Don't download shit, buy the damn album (The Way I See it)Toss Raphael Saadiq's latest album, The Way I See It into any CD player and most people are quick to call it a ... More >>
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January 28, 2009
TONIGHT: Curt Wada Benefit Concert at House of Blues Anaheim
Earlier this month, House of Blues Anaheim stage manager and former Tower Records west coast promotions manager Curt Wada passed away from pancreatic cancer. Tonight, the House of Blues is hosting a benefit show for his family featuring many OC/LA bands, including Death by Stereo (pictured), Dramara ... More >>
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December 11, 2008
Tom Morello
The Night Watchman and His Band
Blogs
December 5, 2008
On-Sale Saturday: LL Cool J, Bone Thugs, More
Not a ton of stuff this week--but we've already had Britney Spears and Snoop, so what more do you want? There are some good new ones: the ridiculously ripped LL Cool J, for instance. Find 'em after the jump!
Blogs
November 23, 2008
Last Night: Buckethead at the Anaheim House of Blues
Not even the comfort of an ice cold beer was enough to curb the blazing body heat that filled the rafters of last night's Buckethead show at the House of Blues. Then again, a wall to wall turnout for one of rock-n-roll's most mysterious guitar gods should probably be expected. After all, it's one of ... More >>
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November 6, 2008
Planet Anaheim
The B-52's
Blogs
October 24, 2008
Tonight's Blind Melon Show Postponed
Tonight's Blind Melon concert at the House of Blues in Anaheim was "postponed" - they're not saying canceled, though they are offering refunds at point of purchase and there's no make-up date announced (it's "TBA"). I called over to the House of Blues but got nowhere after being on hold for a good w ... More >>
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May 15, 2008
Sing Out, Louise!
Acoustic Brew
Blogs
October 1, 2007
HOB Cancels Shadows Fall Shows
Shadows Fall: Tabooed off the stage by Disney. Two dates on Shadows Fall's upcoming Operation Annihilation tour with Static X have been canceled. Both were to occur at House of Blues venues located on property owned by the Walt Disney company. The Oct. 20 date scheduled at House of Blues in Orland ... More >>
Blogs
January 3, 2007
Good shows coming up!
Happy new year! If 2007 goes right, you'll be able to count on this wee blog to keep you informed on all things . . . well, all things that we think you should like, I guess. That means: show reviews, band recommendations, random stuff from Ziegler and more contributions from (hopefully) more contri ... More >>
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October 13, 2005
Eight Days
Happy new year! If 2007 goes right, you'll be able to count on this wee blog to keep you informed on all things . . . well, all things that we think you should like, I guess. That means: show reviews, band recommendations, random stuff from Ziegler and more contributions from (hopefully) more contri ... More >>
Music
May 26, 2005
GET OUT!
Shnockered!
Music
September 25, 2003
The Fly Life
Club Detour spurs the OC hip-hop revolution
Music
May 30, 2002
Haiku-O-Rama!
The summer music preview!
Music
June 7, 2001
Over the Sneezeglass!
The summer music preview!
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