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Sameer Gadhia

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    December 19, 2011

    Young The Giant at the Observatory Last Friday Night

    Daniel Kohn​Young The Giant The Observatory (formerly the Galaxy Theatre) 12/16/11 Last Friday night's gig at the Observatory in Santa Ana was a victory lap of sorts for Young The Giant. A successful 2011 saw the Irvine-based quintet tour across the globe (including many of the country's huge fes ... More >>

  • Music

    September 8, 2011

    Rebecca Black, the Gift That Keeps on Giving

    [Mental Notes] Plus, Young the Giant deal with fame

  • Music

    September 1, 2011

    OC All Over the VMAs

    [Mental Notes] Plus, a concert and food drive in honor of Kelly Thomas

  • Music

    September 30, 2010

    Commenters Blow Up Heard Mentality

    [Mental Notes] Controversial issues include Daft Punk at Disney, Dirty Projectors disliking jam bands and the question of an OC music scene

  • Blogs

    September 27, 2010

    The OC Music Awards Put Out 'The Best of Orange County'

    ​Young the Giant's Sameer Gadhia's Q&A with Spencer Kornhaber last week may have gotten all kinds of reactions about the state of the OC music scene, but the OC Music Awards are definitely making a case for local bands. Last week, the organization released a compilation featuring 14 songs from ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 23, 2010

    Young the Giant's Sameer Gadhia Thinks OC's Living Through an Indie-Rock Reawakening

    Gadhia's on the left.​While working on last week's cover story about Orange County's music scenes, we ended up talking with Sameer Gadhia, lead singer for Irvine-born Young the Giant, formerly known as the Jakes. The group's self-titled debut is out digitally on Oct. 26, and come next week they'll ... More >>

  • Music

    September 16, 2010

    Los Angeles, That Other Scene

    Gadhia's on the left.​While working on last week's cover story about Orange County's music scenes, we ended up talking with Sameer Gadhia, lead singer for Irvine-born Young the Giant, formerly known as the Jakes. The group's self-titled debut is out digitally on Oct. 26, and come next week they'll ... More >>

  • Music

    January 7, 2010

    The Band Formerly Known as the Jakes Take the Stage as Young the Giant

    Gadhia's on the left.​While working on last week's cover story about Orange County's music scenes, we ended up talking with Sameer Gadhia, lead singer for Irvine-born Young the Giant, formerly known as the Jakes. The group's self-titled debut is out digitally on Oct. 26, and come next week they'll ... More >>

  • Music

    September 3, 2009

    [Sound Guy] Making a Street Scene

    Gadhia's on the left.​While working on last week's cover story about Orange County's music scenes, we ended up talking with Sameer Gadhia, lead singer for Irvine-born Young the Giant, formerly known as the Jakes. The group's self-titled debut is out digitally on Oct. 26, and come next week they'll ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 26, 2009

    The Jakes Announce Deal with Roadrunner Records

    ​It's been rumored around the local music scene for a while, but now it's official: Irvine/Newport Beach band the Jakes have signed a deal with Roadrunner Records. Yes, Roadrunner, the label best known for having acts like Slipknot and Nickelback on their roster. (It's right on their website title ... More >>

  • Music

    August 13, 2009

    [Sound Guy] What's Up With the Color Turning Is Clear. Wth the Jakes, Less So

    ​It's been rumored around the local music scene for a while, but now it's official: Irvine/Newport Beach band the Jakes have signed a deal with Roadrunner Records. Yes, Roadrunner, the label best known for having acts like Slipknot and Nickelback on their roster. (It's right on their website title ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 3, 2009

    VIDEO: New Song by the Jakes

    Newport Beach five-piece talented-beyond-their-years the Jakes have weathered the loss of keyboard player Ehson Hashemian, and continue to rack up fans and acclaim, generally standing out as "the" Orange County band to watch; the one most likely to break out into the mainstream, and soon. They're on ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 22, 2009

    Guest Blogger: Sameer Gadhia of the Jakes on Third Night of eVocal Residency

    Keith MayAll month-long, Newport Beach's the Jakes are playing Tuesdays at eVocal in Costa Mesa. And each week, Jakes lead singer Sameer Gadhia is giving us his thoughts on the nights. This is the third installment. (The penultimate edition, if you will. Yay vocab!) --AlbertBY SAMEER GADHIAHello, an ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 20, 2009

    eVocal 'Selling' Free Jakes T-Shirts

    As noted here in this very blog, Newport Beach's the Jakes are playing a Tuesday night residency all May long at eVocal in Costa Mesa--check back here later for lead singer Sameer Gadhia's thoughts on last night's show. To celebrate the gig, eVocal is providing a free t-shirt on their Web site.The s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 14, 2009

    Guest Blogger: Sameer Gadhia of the Jakes Recaps eVocal Residency Day 2

    Keith MayFor the second week in a row, Newport Beach's the Jakes played a free show Tuesday at eVocal in Costa Mesa. Makes sense, given that they're playing free shows every Tuesday at the venue this month. Also for the second week in a row: Sameer Gadhia, lead singer of the Jakes is sharing with us ... More >>

  • 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 2, 2009

    [Sound Guy] The Jakes Rack Up Local Accolades and Seek National Fame

    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

    November 22, 2007

    Aural Reports

    Tourist Distraction: The Jakes Are Minors Making Major Music—and Playing Disneyland

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