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  • Blogs

    June 1, 2009

    UCI Anteaters Can't Eat Selves Out of Four-Run Hole

    OC Weekly intern David Nicolas reporting . . . UC Irvine's baseball team was enjoying a dream season. They even got to host the NCAA regional tournament leading up to the College World Series in Omaha. What could possibly go wrong?Three words: this past weekend. And three more: University of Virgini ... More >>

  • Music

    October 31, 2002

    Rilo Kiley

    OC Weekly intern David Nicolas reporting . . . UC Irvine's baseball team was enjoying a dream season. They even got to host the NCAA regional tournament leading up to the College World Series in Omaha. What could possibly go wrong?Three words: this past weekend. And three more: University of Virgini ... More >>

  • Columns

    March 11, 2004

    Darn It, There are Still Some Single Gay People

    And the odd case of bush vs. Bush

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2008

    Last Night: The Faint, Kool Keith, Passion Pit at Grove of Anaheim

    Last Night: The Faint, Kool Keith, Passion Pit at the Grove of Anaheim, Nov. 3, 2008. Better Than: "The Jagermeister Music Tour" with Hinder, Trapt and Revelation Theory at the Grove the night before. Well, I'm sort of guessing, but I feel pretty confident. (How great is it that those bands are s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 19, 2008

    Top 10 Americana Albums of 2008

    Picking the best folk and Americana records of the year isn't nearly as hard as discarding those great records that just didn't feel right stuck in the category. Releases by Calexico and DeVotchKa felt far too worldly to pigeonhole as folk or country, for instance, while Blitzen Trapper's fantasti ... More >>

  • Culture

    February 7, 2008

    Great Shakes

    Bobcat Goldthwait's back onstage, whether he likes it or not

  • Music

    October 25, 2007

    A Little Bit More

    The Good Life

  • Columns

    October 25, 2007

    Letters

    "You had me with you until your last paragraphy where you wrote: 'His balls were much, much bigger than any of ours.' "

  • Blogs

    April 15, 2009

    TONIGHT: Black Lips at Detroit Bar

    We've been writing a lot lately about shows that aren't happening at Detroit Bar, but hey, here's one that is! Atlanta's Black Lips, known for their raucous live shows and being kind of...gross (what with the peeing and the vomiting on stage), are playing the Costa Mesa venue tonight. $15, Omaha's F ... More >>

  • Music

    April 23, 2009

    Ladytron May Be Dark and Moody, But Don't Call Them Goth

    We've been writing a lot lately about shows that aren't happening at Detroit Bar, but hey, here's one that is! Atlanta's Black Lips, known for their raucous live shows and being kind of...gross (what with the peeing and the vomiting on stage), are playing the Costa Mesa venue tonight. $15, Omaha's F ... More >>

  • Music

    July 27, 2006

    Kids in the Hall

    Los Alamitos almost-band Lightmusic prepare to ditch the almost

  • Music

    February 23, 2006

    CD Review Review

    Jenny Lewis: Hot Country

  • Columns

    August 25, 2005

    A CLOCKWORK ORANGE

    Jenny Lewis: Hot Country

  • Unknown

    June 16, 2005

    Faux-Hawk Nation!

    Jenny Lewis: Hot Country

  • Music

    November 4, 2004

    Live previews

    Jenny Lewis: Hot Country

  • Music

    October 28, 2004

    Live Previews

    Jenny Lewis: Hot Country

  • Features

    October 30, 2003

    Skie Do

    Jenny Lewis: Hot Country

  • Music

    May 15, 2003

    'It's About Your Own Journey'

    Karrin Allysons expressionist jazz

  • Film

    December 19, 2002

    You Dont Know

    Not until youve seen him in About Schmidt, anyway

  • News

    October 10, 2002

    Barrels of Fun!

    Register engages in reckless gunplay

  • Features

    May 30, 2002

    No Escape

    A night of illegal camping

  • Music

    May 30, 2002

    New Music

    A night of illegal camping

  • Music

    August 30, 2001

    Wings of Desire

    Bird3s pilgrimage to mega

  • Music

    August 16, 2001

    Johnny Jones

    Singer/Songwriter, Artist, Hot Wheels Collector

  • News

    March 15, 2001

    Going Ballistic

    Headlines from around America

  • News

    September 16, 1999

    A Love/Hate Thing

    Web prank stonewalls anti-gay attorneys

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2009

    Slideshows: The Faint and Ladytron at the Grove of Anaheim, Protest the Hero at Chain Reaction

    How was your weekend? Really? To shreds, you say? Well, us, we took in some shows, like the Faint (from Omaha!) and Ladytron (from Britain!) at the Grove of Anaheim on Saturday night (read Ned Raggett's interview with Ladytron here) and Canadian prog metal dudes Protest the Hero at Chain Reaction on ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 23, 2009

    ALSO TONIGHT: Brimstone Howl at Avalon Bar in Costa Mesa

    DJ Oldboy usually brings a band with him to his regular Thursday night gigs at Avalon in Costa Mesa, but typically someone from the local scene. Tonight, it's Omaha blues-rockers Brimstone Howl, one of Oldboy's personal favorite bands. As he says, "Shit like this never happens to me, but I guess pus ... More >>

  • Music

    July 16, 2009

    Folk Duo Azure Ray Hold On to Their Once-Dormant Partnership

    DJ Oldboy usually brings a band with him to his regular Thursday night gigs at Avalon in Costa Mesa, but typically someone from the local scene. Tonight, it's Omaha blues-rockers Brimstone Howl, one of Oldboy's personal favorite bands. As he says, "Shit like this never happens to me, but I guess pus ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 21, 2009

    Saturday Night: Azure Ray, Tim Kasher, Janu and the Whalesharks at the Glass House

    Last Night: Azure Ray, Tim Kasher, Janu and the Whalesharks at the Glass House, Pomona; July 18, 2009.Better than: The quesadilla at nearby Juan Pollo (seriously, it's not very good).Snubbed song: "New Resolution," from Azure Ray's 2003 record Hold On Love.Brought back to life after nearly six years ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 30, 2009

    Last Night: Cursive at the Glass House

    Last Night: Cursive, Mt. St. Helen's Vietnam Band and Box Elders at the Glass House.Better Than: Spending one more night sulking about Michael JacksonDownload: Cursive's latest album, Mama I'm Swollen (released March 10, 2009 on Saddle Creek Records)In the life of a mildly experienced music writer, ... More >>

  • Music

    September 10, 2009

    Sea Wolf's Aquatic Imagery Doesn't Stop With Their Band Name

    Last Night: Cursive, Mt. St. Helen's Vietnam Band and Box Elders at the Glass House.Better Than: Spending one more night sulking about Michael JacksonDownload: Cursive's latest album, Mama I'm Swollen (released March 10, 2009 on Saddle Creek Records)In the life of a mildly experienced music writer, ... More >>

  • Film

    December 3, 2009

    'Up In the Air' Steers Clear of the Predictable Route, Lands the Emotion

    Last Night: Cursive, Mt. St. Helen's Vietnam Band and Box Elders at the Glass House.Better Than: Spending one more night sulking about Michael JacksonDownload: Cursive's latest album, Mama I'm Swollen (released March 10, 2009 on Saddle Creek Records)In the life of a mildly experienced music writer, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 30, 2009

    Show of the Day: the Reverend Horton Heat at House of Blues Anaheim

    Editor's note: Interview I did with Reverend Horton Heat (aka Jim Heath) for this feature that originally ran in OC Weekly sister paper Miami New Times September 8.Drew ReynoldsThere have always been misconceptions surrounding the Reverend Horton Heat. For starters, there is no preacher frontman--it ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 26, 2010

    [UPDATED:] Cesar "Danny" Gutierrez Hernandez, OC Homicide No. 21: Stabbed in Front Yard

    ​UPDATE: Today's announcement of charges being filed in the murder of Cesar "Danny" Gutierrez Hernandez includes more details about the crime. There is new information throughout. That Orange County District Attorney's Office (OCDA) statement is at the end of this post.

  • Blogs

    June 18, 2010

    The Union Line Tour With Local Natives

    ​So we just heard that The Union Line will be touring with their buddies Local Natives this fall. The Local Natives are really blowing up, performing in festivals around the world this summer.  This is also the third time the Union Line is going on the road, and the difference is that mos ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 18, 2010

    Now Headlining a Fall Tour: Avi Buffalo! Plus, Free MP3s

    Andrew Youssef/OC Weekly​Maybe Avigdor Zahner-Isenberg and co. will take a tip from opening for a whole slew of bands (My Morning Jacket, Modest Mouse and Japandroids) this summer; Sub Pop just announced that Avi Buffalo is going on a 17-date headlining tour in early October. Check out the compl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 11, 2010

    Land of Talk, Besnard Lakes at Detroit Over the Weekend

    ​Land of TalkOctober 9, 2010Detroit Bar Costa MesaThe Show: Hailing from the incestuous indie music scene of Montreal, we have the Land of Talk. And in case you were wondering, they are in fact another band associated with Broken Social Scene. (The session players from the Band Stars appeared on t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 19, 2010

    Cox Offers "Unbelievably Fair" Mobile Phone Service in OC

    ​Finally, there's solace in the fact that nobody calls you. Cox is the first U.S. cable company to enter the wireless arena, offering what they call "Unbelievably Fair" mobile phone plans that give you cash back--up to $20 a month--for minutes you don't use. The venture begins today in t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 13, 2010

    Noble Ale Works Brings Craft Beer To Anaheim

    Dave Lieberman​The northward spread of craft beer across these fair orange acres continues with the opening of Noble Ale Works in Anaheim. Noble is a name that's been seen around town on taps for a year or so--you can find their beers at the Anthill Pub, the Monkey House, Valhalla Table and Hollin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2011

    We're Giving Away Tickets to See Railroad to Alaska, Beneath the Buried and Omaha at the House of Blues

    Christopher Victorio/OC Weekly​It's time to get your metal on. On February 27, the House of Blues is presenting Bill Bennett's Metal Madhouse featuring Railroad to Alaska, Beneath the Buried and Omaha. Railroad to Alaska's lead singer Justin Suitor said that there will also be one other performanc ... More >>

  • Music

    February 24, 2011

    Omaha Prove That Even Heavy Metal Tastes Better With Bacon

    [Locals Only] Homegrown metallers play back-to-back shows at Alex's Bar and the House of Blues

  • Columns

    March 3, 2011

    Letters From OC Weekly Readers

    [Locals Only] Homegrown metallers play back-to-back shows at Alex's Bar and the House of Blues

  • Blogs

    June 9, 2011

    Tag, You're It: Singer Justin Suitor From Railroad to Alaska Interviews Singer Brandon Seger From OMAHA

    Tag, You're It is Heard Mentality's weekly interview feature. The concept is simple: One local artist picks another local artist to interview, then the interviewee becomes the interviewer of an artist of his or her choice the following week.Christopher Victorio/OC Weekly​Upon meeting Brandon Seger ... More >>

  • Music

    June 16, 2011

    Gwen Stefani Breaks Up With Herself

    [Mental Notes] Also, Brandon Seger on keeping lyrics simple, and Riley Breckenridge on a big, bad burrito.

  • Blogs

    July 11, 2011

    Long Beach's Cold War Kids Announce Fall U.S. Tour

    ​ Long Beach's very own Cold War Kids just announced the second leg of their fall North American tour in support of their latest release, Mine Is Yours (Downtown/DGC/Interscope Records).

  • Music

    August 18, 2011

    311, the De Facto Jam Band

    The Omaha outfit stay the course and deliver good-time music

  • Blogs

    October 11, 2011

    The Elected Featuring Blake Sennett and Jake Bellows in a Fullerton Living Room Last Night

    Ed CarrascoJake Bellows of Neva Dinova.​The Elected Featuring Blake Sennett and Jake Bellows Oct. 10, 2011 Private Residence, FullertonIt's not every day you have a member indie band like The Elected making a stop in a suburban city like Fullerton. It's even rare for said band member to perform ... More >>

  • Film

    November 17, 2011

    'The Descendants' Is a Fantasy Island

    Alexander Payne's Hawaiian excursion might be the feel good movie of the year

  • Calendar

    November 24, 2011

    Metales M5

    Carpenter Center

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