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May 10, 2012
Just How Many Times Did Ska Legends the English Beat Say 'Fellator' In One Song?
By the late 1980s ska was tired and in need of a heart and lung transplant. Orange County would, in fact, become home to the biggest and most influential of so-called third wave of ska revivals (there was also one in New York) because it had two things vital to the development of any such trend: inv ... More >>
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March 23, 2012
Rally Aims to Save Historic Ship The Shawnee
There's a rally in front of the Ferris Wheel at the Balboa Fun Zone Saturday afternoon to save the Shawnee.That's not Shawnee, as in American Indians, but The Shawnee, an old wooden ship that a fellow named Dennis Holland has been restoring for years in front of his Newport Beach home, something ... More >>
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March 20, 2012
Lee "Scratch" Perry, Happy Birthday! Five of His Best Collaborations
Today is legendary Reggae/Dub/Ska artist/producer Lee "Scratch" Perry's 76th birthday. Born in Kendal, Jamaica, Perry has been making music for nearly 60 years. Over that time, he's established himself as one of the most influential artists in the development and acceptance of reggae and dub musi ... More >>
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January 10, 2012
Five of Rock & Roll's More Unique Baby Names
We can't get enough of Blue Ivy Carter here at Heard Mentality. In honor of her birth, we decided to do a little bit more research to find more fun baby names. After paying tribute to the oddest names in hip-hop and R&B yesterday, today we're going to take at their rock brethren, who named th ... More >>
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December 8, 2011
The Wailers perform 'Uprising'
House of Blues
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November 30, 2011
On the Line: Pedro Resendiz of Tamarindo Truck, Part Two
Day two with Pedro Resendiz gets to the heart of what makes the Tamarindo Truck tick. We tie together family, life experiences and the menu, which differentiates the Resendizes' luxe lonchera from the rest. He also shares his thoughts on receiving criticism (and the importance of having a thick s ... More >>
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May 19, 2011
RIP, Lloyd Knibb of the Skatalites
[Mental Notes] Also, the Vandals make a movie and ask you to do the same!
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May 13, 2011
UPDATED with Cause of Death: R.I.P., Lloyd Knibb, Skatalites Drummer
UPDATED, May 13, 9:51 a.m.: Lloyd Knibb's wife Enid said her husband died from liver cancer late Thursday. According to the Associated Press, "Knibb had been receiving treatment in the U.S. but returned to Jamaica this week. Knibb's manager, Ken Stewart, wrote on Facebook on Wednesday that he wa ... More >>
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March 31, 2011
The Upsetter
Art Theatre
Blogs
February 17, 2011
Win a Pair of Tickets to Ragga Muffins Festival on Sunday, Feb. 20
Beth StirnamanKingston, Jamaica-born artist Buju Banton.It's time again for the annual Ragga Muffins Festival to take over Long Beach--and this year, the festival is dedicated to Bob Marley, who passed nearly 30 years ago (yes, it has been that long since the music legend l ... More >>
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February 16, 2011
Win a Pair of Tickets to Ragga Muffins Festival on Saturday, Feb. 19
Beth StirnamanJulian Marley playing at Ragga Muffins Festival Feb. 23, 2009It's time again for the annual Ragga Muffins Festival to take over Long Beach--and this year, the festival is dedicated to Bob Marley who passed nearly 30 years ago (yes, it has been that long since the music legend l ... More >>
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February 4, 2011
Bob Marley and His 'Songs of Freedom' Live On, Though He Left Us Far Too Early
The man and his music live on.On Sunday, Jamaica's favorite son and reggae's greatest torchbearer, Nesta Robert "Bob" Marley, would be turning 66. His career came and went quickly but certainly left a profound impact. Though he passed nearly 30 years ago, his music remains just as popular, his me ... More >>
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December 30, 2010
Rebelution of the Mind
House of Blues New Year's Eve bash features the stoner reggae-rock faves
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December 30, 2010
Put Your Pouncing Shoes On: Orange County Gets Its First Cougar Convention
Daniel C. BrittI am cougar, hear me roar. This should bring all the boys to the yard. On Feb. 12, just in time for the Day 'o Lovin', the very first Orange County Cougar Convention is coming to The Shark Club in Costa Mesa. Cue "Mrs. Robinson." If these photos from a similar event posted by ... More >>
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October 18, 2010
Local Record Review: Tomorrows Bad Seeds
Beat Blvd. is Heard Mentality's weekly review of local releases. If you're an OC musician or band with something new to offer--vinyl single, full length album, CD, cassette--we want to hear from you! Send copies, along with any photos and PR material, to Beat Blvd., c/o OC Weekly, 2975 Red Hill Av ... More >>
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May 25, 2010
Major Lazer La Roux = Free Lazerproof Mixtape!
More free music! Electro-dancehall duo Major Lazer (aka Diplo and Switch, who made the weirdest video of 2009 in my book) got together with British synthpoppers La Roux and created Lazerproof, a mixtape to be released for free tomorrow on Mad Decent. After the jump, how to get it.
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May 11, 2010
Exclusive: Toots and the Maytals Interview
If you're sorely missing classic reggae in your life, it might be wise to plan a trip to Hermosa Beach to see Toots and the Maytals perform at Saint Rocke on Saturday, May 15. Read Drew Tewksbury's interview with the legend after the jump.
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December 2, 2009
Free Shit: Tix to Toots & the Maytals at Galaxy Theatre, Santa Ana
You don't get much more roots reggae than the Maytals. The group is credited with being first act to use the word "reggae" in song. Written by leader Toots Hibbert, "Do the Reggay" came out in Jamaica and then the U.K. in 1968. My favorite Maytals song, "Pressure Drop," appears on the 1972 Harder ... More >>
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August 13, 2009
22 Degrees Below
Irvine Fine Art Gallery
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July 16, 2009
Liquid Aloha Fest
Sutra
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July 6, 2009
McKinney Follows UC Irvine Speech With Israeli Detention [UPDATED, THE SEQUEL]
UPDATE: MCKINNEY IS ON HER WAY HOME, REPORTS ATLANTA-JOURNAL CONSTITUTION ...Former U.S. Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney (D-Georgia) is shown speaking at UC Irvine May 13 as part of the Muslim Student Union's controversial, three-week "Israel: The Politics of Genocide" teach-in. Here she makes the c ... More >>
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June 30, 2009
On the Line: Steve Samson of Pizzeria Ortica
It's hard to believe that Costa Mesa's Pizzeria Ortica, co-founded by David Myers and Executive Chef Steve Samson, has only been open since January. An instant hit, despite being slightly off the South Coast Plaza beaten path, it's known for its stunning pastas, meats, fish and p ... More >>
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June 16, 2009
Strike A Light! Fresh & Easy Staying True To Its British Roots
A slew of brands from Blighty, many of them truly iconic, are about to hit F&E's shelves. According to the company's official Twitter site, 'customers asked, we listened.' So, what exactly did they ask for? Here's a little rundown of what to expect (trust me, they taste better than they sound!)M ... More >>
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December 4, 2008
Letters From OC Weekly Readers
A slew of brands from Blighty, many of them truly iconic, are about to hit F&E's shelves. According to the company's official Twitter site, 'customers asked, we listened.' So, what exactly did they ask for? Here's a little rundown of what to expect (trust me, they taste better than they sound!)M ... More >>
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October 9, 2008
Rumbi Island Grill to Open 15 Outlets in Orange County
Rumbi Island Grill, a concept that describes itself as "tropical fast casual dining", is slated to open fifteen locations in Orange County in its push into California. About five or six are planned to be operational by 2009. No word on where the exact locations will be. Rumbi has existing stores i ... More >>
Music
September 18, 2008
[Locals Only] Mr. Xquisit, 'Hypnotix Muzik'
Rumbi Island Grill, a concept that describes itself as "tropical fast casual dining", is slated to open fifteen locations in Orange County in its push into California. About five or six are planned to be operational by 2009. No word on where the exact locations will be. Rumbi has existing stores i ... More >>
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June 3, 2008
Video Savant: Cymande's “Bra”
Sticking with the summer-song theme from last week's Video Savant on Ween's “Push th' Little Daisies,” let's examine the gloriously snappy “Bra” by Cymande. Sampled to devastating effect by De La Soul on 3 Feet High and Rising's “Change in Speak” and used on the soundtracks to Spike Lee' ... More >>
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February 21, 2008
Feline Groovy: The Lions' Jungle Struttin'
The Lions Jungle Struttin' (Ubiquity) Release date: February 19, 2008 Curb Your Cynicism is a recurring feature in which the music editor pithily enthuses about new releases and reissues he thinks will enhance your life and erode your cynicism about the state of music, circa now. The Lions include ... More >>
Culture
February 7, 2008
Back to the Future
'The Imaginary 20th Century' takes us forward into the past
Music
September 20, 2007
Aural Reports
Sinking Feeling: You can’t take the beach out of Qwiksand’s Ras
Music
July 26, 2007
Arks
Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry
Music
January 4, 2007
Kkkcuf Amerikkka
Jan. 4-Jan. 11
Music
November 9, 2006
Huge Coup
Nightlife and more: Nov. 9-Nov. 16
Music
November 2, 2006
How You Get Excitement
Kid Congo in a cornfield
Music
August 31, 2006
Keepin' Tings Irie
Reggae Sunsplash 2006
Music
March 9, 2006
Get Out!
True Poison
March 9 - March 16
Music
February 2, 2006
Aural Reports
Top Ranking: DJ Gregory-G
Music
December 8, 2005
Get Out!
Kill them all
Music
October 6, 2005
In the Know
DJ JFX
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September 15, 2005
Letter From Mazatlan
New Orleans shows were about a single disaster from the Third World
Features
December 16, 2004
In the Presents of Greatness
What to buy for the person who knows everything
Music
August 12, 2004
The Harder They Come
Wonderful World, Beautiful Jimmy Cliff
Culture
June 20, 2002
Everything Is Malo
Garcia Corderos Caribbean
Music
February 21, 2002
Jr. Gong Show
Can Damian Marley rescue reggae?
Music
August 2, 2001
Hibbert Invented Reggae
Another boffo tale of neglected, embittered musicians!
Food
December 21, 2000
Tacos and a Side of Tacos
Fine dining under $4
Food
September 21, 2000
Food is Sleep
24-Hour Dining Adventures
Music
August 3, 2000
Righteous Riffage
Everybody loves Half Pint
Culture
August 3, 2000
Yaaay! The Death of Art!
Poetry Slam goes literary
Culture
July 27, 2000
Bad Commies!
Unlikely interpretations at MOLAA- or is that MOOLAH?
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