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Paul McCartney

  • Blogs

    April 9, 2012

    The Jackson Are Touring This Summer. Are You Kidding Me?

    When is a reunion not really a reunion? When the principal member of a band doesn't participate (or, in this case, is dead), then it can't really be called a reunion without insulting your fans, right? Common sense would normally dictate yes, but in the case of the Jacksons, that apparently doesn't ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 13, 2012

    3hree Things: Random Thoughts About The 2012 Grammys

    Watch out for 3hree Things (usually) every Tuesday, where Riley Breckenridge, drummer of Orange County's favorite local alt-rock band Thrice, gives his take on life in Southern California as an OC native.​ Because a column that usually runs on Tuesdays should run on a Monday. Because the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 3, 2012

    Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Add Another LA Date

    ​Sweet! Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band added another show to their LA stop. Now they're also performing on Friday, April 27 at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena. The tour supports Springsteen's 17th studio album, Wrecking Ball, out on March 6, and tickets go on sale at all Ticketmast ... More >>

  • Film

    January 12, 2012

    Is Nothing Sacred, 'Joyful Noise'?

    The godly union of Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah gets sullied

  • Blogs

    November 10, 2011

    2nd Floor Hosts Autograph Party

    Want something signed by the blink-182 drummer? Come to 2nd Floor in Huntington Beach on Friday!​When you walk in to 2nd Floor Restaurant/Art Gallery in Huntington Beach, you'll see the walls lined with original artwork for sale by local artists. Many are inspired by tattoo and punk culture an all ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 31, 2011

    It's True: Brian Wilson Will Be at Fingerprints Tomorrow!

    ​The word "legend" applies only to a few people on this planet. One of those people is Brian Wilson. The man behind the Beach Boys is a bona fide musical genius and most certainly a legend in my book, which is why everyone reading this should stop what they are doing and go to Fingerprints in Long ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 15, 2011

    Fall Out Boy Fail: Buddy Holly Tribute is Overproduced and Kitschy

    ​With what would have been Buddy Holly's 75th birthday fast approaching, record companies are predictably shifting to tribute mode and cashing in. Late June witnessed the release of Fantasy Records' compilation Rave On Buddy Holly, which featured covers of the rock pioneers songs by Paul McCartney ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2011

    R.I.P. Jeff Porcaro: Five of the Legendary Toto Drummer's Best Songs and How They've Been Sampled, on the 19th Anniversary of his Death

    ​People say that even without Toto, Jeff Porcaro would've cemented his place in music history because of the high caliber of his drumming. It's said to have defined much of the music produced in the late '70s and '80s. Born into a musical family, he toured and/or recorded with Sonny and Cher as a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2011

    Alien or Abductee? Five Extraterrestial Musicians (Other Than Sammy Hagar)

    ​This week, former Van Halen front man Sammy Hagar claimed that he had been abducted by aliens. Overnight, lame jokes about Hagar suffering from tequila-induced psychosis flooded the Internet and open-mic comedy stages, positioning the laid-back "I Can't Drive 55" singer as buffoon of the month. F ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2011

    Today's Concert-Going Lesson: Don't Buy Tickets Off Scalpers

    Christopher Victorio/OC Weekly​According to the LA Times, a woman from Hermosa Beach who allegedly sold dozens of fake tickets to a Lady Gaga concert on Craigslist has been ordered to pay at least $7,000 in restitution.  

  • Music

    February 3, 2011

    Justin Soileau Brings the Texas Heat

    [Locals Only] A Big Star sensibility from a Lone Star State transplant

  • Blogs

    January 21, 2011

    Macy Gray Ignores Calls to Boycott Israel

    Marc Pagani​For soul singer Macy Gray, it started out as a simple Facebook status update inviting discussion concerning upcoming concerts. "I'm booked for 2 shows in Tel Aviv. I'm getting alot of letters from activists urging/begging me to boycott by NOT performing in protest of Apartheid agai ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2011

    Weezer Front Man Rivers Cuomo Covers the Beach Boys

    ​​It's no secret Rivers Cuomo is a Beach Boys fanatic. Even without his open admissions, it would be readily apparent in a cursory listen to Weezer's catalog. Cuomo has recently made his fondness for all things Wilsonian explicit. In addition to playing songs from SMiLE before the start of perfo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 8, 2010

    The PawnShop Kings Model Stetson Apparel

    ​Joel and Scott Owen-the siblings behind the PawnShop kings-may have been born and raised in Orange County, but they also have roots (via their grandparents) in Arkansas. So it's not too far of a stretch to see why Stetson chose these singing brothers to bring a contemporary feel to their cowboy ... More >>

  • Music

    November 4, 2010

    On the Road

    Fran Healy seeks out adventures by touring alone, just him and his acoustic guitar

  • Blogs

    September 28, 2010

    Obama Tells Rolling Stone What's In His iPod: Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan and Rolling Stones, Natch! (Plus Some Jay-Z, Nas and Lil Wayne)

    Christopher Victorio/OC Weekly​Rolling Stone publisher Jann Wenner got to sit down and interview President Obama; they talked about the war, the Tea Party, Afghanistan and other important, state-of-the-nation things, but the most interesting part of the interview was when RS asked what Mr. Preside ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 30, 2010

    Five Rock Stars Who Should Be 'American Idol' Judges

    Now that both Ellen DeGeneres and Simon Cowell are leaving American Idol, rumors abound over who's going to be the next arbiter of taste on the Fox show. J Lo's supposedly signed a deal. Allegedly, Steven Tyler's been asked to join the show. P Diddy's thrown his hat into the ring. Elton John, Jessic ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 26, 2010

    Five Most Embarrassing E3 Moments

    With the 2010 Electronic Entertainment Expo approaching in a few weeks, gamers and electronics fans across the globe have a lot to look forward to. During this event, industry giants such as Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo will have the opportunity to show off all of the great products that they have t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 13, 2010

    Last Night's Top Chef Masters Didn't Have Me Saying "D'Oh!"

    ​Did you catch last night's Top Chef Masters? Finally, a worthy episode on what seemed like a season in danger of backsliding into the histrionics of regular Top Chef with the F-bombs and manufactured drama. That's not to say there wasn't some of that last night, just less.

  • Blogs

    May 7, 2009

    Guest Blogger: Sameer Gadhia of the Jakes Shares Thoughts on First Night of eVocal Residency

    Keith MayEach Tuesday in May, Newport Beach's the Jakes will be playing--along with a rotating cast of bands from OC and beyond--at eVocal. And also each week this month, Sameer Gadhia, lead singer of the Jakes (pictured) will be sharing his thoughts on the shows. Here's the first installment:BY SAM ... More >>

  • Music

    April 9, 2009

    [Sound Guy] The Disorienting Power of Coachella Can Make Strange Bedfellows (and Beds)

    Keith MayEach Tuesday in May, Newport Beach's the Jakes will be playing--along with a rotating cast of bands from OC and beyond--at eVocal. And also each week this month, Sameer Gadhia, lead singer of the Jakes (pictured) will be sharing his thoughts on the shows. Here's the first installment:BY SAM ... More >>

  • Music

    April 9, 2009

    [Coachella 2009] Everything New Is Old Again--and Vice Versa

    Keith MayEach Tuesday in May, Newport Beach's the Jakes will be playing--along with a rotating cast of bands from OC and beyond--at eVocal. And also each week this month, Sameer Gadhia, lead singer of the Jakes (pictured) will be sharing his thoughts on the shows. Here's the first installment:BY SAM ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 30, 2009

    Will Record Store Day Spin Right Past Orange County By?

    April 18 is Record Store Day. The National Association of Recording Merchandisers is sponsoring this celebration of "the unique culture of indie record stores all year long" with sales, in stores and other mayhem. NAMBLA, I mean, NARM has the backing of fellow sponsors Music Monitor Network, the Coa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 16, 2009

    Five Ways To Survive the Current Economic Crisis

    BY COLE HADDONThese are tough economic times, what with the depression that's being driven by the housing crash, and skyrocketing unemployment. It's damn near impossible in such a climate to enjoy or even splurge on our hobbies and passions. Who can afford those New Kids on the Block tickets or iPod ... More >>

  • Music

    May 8, 2008

    [CD Review] Jamie Lidell, 'Jim' (Warp)

    BY COLE HADDONThese are tough economic times, what with the depression that's being driven by the housing crash, and skyrocketing unemployment. It's damn near impossible in such a climate to enjoy or even splurge on our hobbies and passions. Who can afford those New Kids on the Block tickets or iPod ... More >>

  • Music

    April 17, 2008

    [CD Review] Brian Jonestown Massacre, 'My Bloody Underground' (A Records)

    BY COLE HADDONThese are tough economic times, what with the depression that's being driven by the housing crash, and skyrocketing unemployment. It's damn near impossible in such a climate to enjoy or even splurge on our hobbies and passions. Who can afford those New Kids on the Block tickets or iPod ... More >>

  • Culture

    September 13, 2007

    Not in Too Deep

    The shallow shores of San Diego disappoint

  • Blogs

    September 8, 2007

    SoCal Independent Film Festival: Nine Hours

    The shallow shores of San Diego disappoint

  • Culture

    August 30, 2007

    Where in the World Is San Diego?

    David Greig’s script is all over the place, which makes the potential for this Rude Guerrilla production so exciting

  • Features

    June 28, 2007

    From Hunter to Hunted

    In his quest to free slaves around the world, Aaron Cohen thought hed seen it all. Then he went to Myanmar

  • Columns

    October 6, 2005

    Diary of a Mad County

    In his quest to free slaves around the world, Aaron Cohen thought hed seen it all. Then he went to Myanmar

  • Food

    July 7, 2005

    Evenings of Wine and Coke

    Sipping gourmet vintages with a classy dame at La Maison Gourmet

  • Music

    May 6, 2004

    We had joy, we had fun

    Sipping gourmet vintages with a classy dame at La Maison Gourmet

  • Music

    January 22, 2004

    Naked Juice

    Sipping gourmet vintages with a classy dame at La Maison Gourmet

  • Features

    July 31, 2003

    How to Stuff a Lettuce Bikini

    To the Costa Mesa thugs who used to beat up Dan Mathews: The fat gay punk kid grew up to save lives and jet set with Pam Anderson. Howzabout you?

  • Unknown

    February 6, 2003

    Punx Maybe Not Dead!

    To the Costa Mesa thugs who used to beat up Dan Mathews: The fat gay punk kid grew up to save lives and jet set with Pam Anderson. Howzabout you?

  • Music

    November 14, 2002

    A Very Mullet Christmas

    The Shout make it out of the trailer park

  • News

    October 31, 2002

    Beatlemaniac

    Mike LeFebvre hopes you enjoy the show

  • Features

    June 27, 2002

    Hope They Die Before They Get Old

    The rock & roll tragedies that should have been

  • Culture

    March 29, 2001

    The Tyranny of Trash

    Robt. Williams is an ass-scratching good time

  • Features

    March 1, 2001

    Smell the Love

    Is the best thing about the Moseleys their clean, close shave?
    No, its waking up in their arms.

  • Film

    January 11, 2001

    One More Hard Days Night

    The Beatles before Paul died

  • Music

    August 31, 2000

    Quirk Becomes Them

    Squeezing out Sparks

  • Unknown

    May 11, 2000
  • Music

    April 6, 2000

    Hell Booglarize You

    John Lee Hookers spooky tone poetry

  • Music

    March 23, 2000

    American Psycho

    The far-Right side of Ted Nugents mind

  • Culture

    February 10, 2000

    When He Was Just a Little Rolling Stone

    Early Dylan documents the creation of modern rock

  • Culture

    February 3, 2000

    When He Was Just a Little Rolling Stone

    Early Dylan documents the creation of modern rock

  • Music

    January 13, 2000

    Blow by Blow

    The versatile virtues of Ernie Watts

  • Features

    August 20, 1998

    The Incomplete Guide to Roots Music

    The versatile virtues of Ernie Watts

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