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Social Distortion

  • Blogs

    April 13, 2012

    The Hootenanny 2012 Lineup Announced Featuring Rancid

    John Gilhooley/OC WeeklyRancid at the Henry FondaThe lineup for this year's the Hootenanny at Oak Canyon, set to take place July 7, was announced today. The annual rockabilly festival is in it's 18th year and has brought legends of rockabilly, punk and everything in between to this fair county. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 5, 2012

    The OC Music Awards Ceremony at the Grove, Mar. 3, 2012

    ​The OC Music Awards Ceremony City National Grove of AnaheimMar. 3, 2012Judging by the throngs of people leaving their tables before the award for best video was announced, it seems I'm not the only one who found this weekend's OC Music Awards Ceremony to be a two-hour snore fest. Those of us ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 21, 2012

    Social Distortion at Fox Theatre Pomona, Feb. 17, 2012

    John Gilhooley/ OC WeeklySocial D at the Palladium, not the Fox​Social Distortion February 17, 2012 Fox Theatre Pomona For as far back as this OC music fan can remember, the ultimate way to cap off a long week of slacking working for the man has always been to rock the fuck out at a punk rock sh ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 20, 2012

    What You Missed: Social Distortion, Ron Jeremy, Edwardian Ball

    John Gilhooley/OC Weekly​What did you miss this weekend? We caught Social Distortion at the Fox in Pomona, Ron Jeremy signing bottles of booze (and sucking on...things) in Westminster, the Love Groove massive, the classy Edwardian Ball, TSOL at the Observatory and more! See it all in it's photogra ... More >>

  • Music

    December 15, 2011

    Gary Tovar Has His Goldenvoice

    The iconic concert production company birthed Coachella, helped punk-rock luminaries early in their careers—and isn't done yet

  • Blogs

    December 11, 2011

    KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas Night One Last Night

    Andrew Youssef​KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas Night OneDecember 10, 2011Gibson AmphitheaterStarting off 22 years ago as a one-night affair with a handful of acoustic performances, KROQ's Almost Acoustic Christmas has swelled into a two-night, predominately plugged-in festival. Night one, usually b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 8, 2011

    Our Almost-Sure KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas Lineup Prediction

    Andrew Youssef/OC Weekly​With the announcement of San Francisco's Live 105 Not So Silent Night and San Diego's 91X Wrex The Halls concerts, one can easily forecast who will most likely appear at KROQ's Almost Acoustic Christmas to be held on December 10th and 11th at Gibson Amphitheater.Live 105 N ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 7, 2011

    [UPDATE: A Statement From Tovar] Goldenvoice's 30th Anniversary Fest: Social D, Bad Religion, Descendents Headline

    ​UPDATE, NOV. 7, 9:52 A.M.: Founder Gary Tovar explains the lineup in a statement: "The artists and lineup for these special shows were chosen to reflect the bands that embraced and were instrumental in building Goldenvoice from day one. Like us, they had just the right screws loose. Because of th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2011

    OC Weekly Classic Punk Monday Mixtape

    Sex Pistols​​Sometimes you just need to get riled up on a Monday morning. To that end, we made you a classic punk mixtape to shake off the haze of the weekend and start the new week off right. Valentine's Day be damned; break out the boots and safety pins! The mixtape spans the original Spirit o ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 10, 2011

    Devils Brigade

    Alex's Bar

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    January 20, 2011
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    January 20, 2011
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    January 6, 2011
  • Music

    November 18, 2010

    Fingerprints to Leave Belmont Shore

    [Mental Notes] We predicted KROQ's Almost Acoustic Christmas lineup, and an interview with our local Justin Bieber

  • Blogs

    November 15, 2010

    KROQ Announces Almost Acoustic Christmas Night One Lineup

    Andrew Youssef/OC WeeklySmashing Pumpkins at the Gibson Amphitheatre in 2008​You know it's not officially Christmas until KROQ announces the Almost Acoustic Christmas line up. This year's holiday special is going to be held on Saturday, Dec. 11 and Sunday, Dec. 12 at the Gibson Amphitheatre.  ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 3, 2010

    The Pike Bar & Fish Grill

    The Place: The Pike Bar & Fish Grill, 1836 E. 4th St., Long Beach, (562) 473-4453

The Hours: 3:00-6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 
The Deal: $1 off all draft beer and well drinks; daily menu specials.Willy Blackmore​

  • Blogs

    May 3, 2010

    The Pike Bar & Fish Grill

    Willy Blackmore​The Place: The Pike Bar & Fish Grill, 1836 E. 4th St., Long Beach, (562) 473-4453

 The Hours: 3:00-6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 
 The Deal: $1 off all draft beer and well drinks; daily menu specials.

  • Music

    March 18, 2010

    Taking a Pass on Coachella

    [Mental Notes] Also: Little Boots kicks ass and the identity of Social D's new drummer

  • Blogs

    May 18, 2009

    TONIGHT: Social Distortion, The Vandals, Japanese Motors Play Benefit at House of Blues Anaheim

    Some of the biggest names in Orange County music--including Social Distortion (fronted by Mike Ness, pictured)--will be at the House of Blues in Anaheim tonight, playing the "Rock to Recovery" benefit for surfer Jay Thomas, who suffered a spinal cord injury earlier this spring.Social D will be joine ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 17, 2009

    On-Sale Saturday: Benefit Show with Social Distortion!

    Orange County punk/rockabilly legends Social Distortion are playing their first show in the area in some time (not counting Mike Ness solo shows; there's been plenty of those) on May 18 at the House of Blues in Anaheim. It's the "Rock to Recovery" event, benefiting "Jay Thomas and his battle with sp ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 19, 2008

    Tickets Still Available For (Some) Mike Ness Shows at The Coach House

    Social Distortion lead singer and Orange County favorite son Mike Ness is playing six solo dates at The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano in December. As you might expect, several of those dates are already sold out: Dec. 6, 9, 10 and 19. But the good news, for the non-math whizzes reading, is th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2008

    Last Night: Benefit for Mike Conley @ House of Blues in Anaheim 4/28

    There aren't too many guys in recent years that had as big of an impact on the Orange County punk scene as Mike Conley, ex M.I.A. front man and owner of Avalon Bar in Costa Mesa. Given that statement, I should have been more prepared for the overwhelmingly packed scene that awaited me behind the ent ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 28, 2008

    To Do Tonight 4/28

    Beautiful Noise: A Benefit for the Family of Mike Conley, 7 p.m. Join Mike’s friends, family and fans for a night of remembrance at the House of Blues with performances by M.I.A., Jello Biafra, Kevin Seconds (of 7 Seconds), a special acoustic set by Social Distortion, and more. Proceeds will help ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 24, 2008

    In Memoriam

    Beautiful Noise: A Benefit for the Family of Mike Conley

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2008

    Last Night: The Generators, Longway, The Unwanted Guests, Blacktop Idol at Surf City Saloon

    Review by Reza Allah-Bakhshi The Generators, Longway, The Unwanted Guests and Blacktop Idol Surf City Saloon January 26, 2008 Better Than: Your cousin throwing up all over your car after the show. Download: “The Great Divide.” Most people wouldn’t look forward to driving 30 minutes in a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 2, 2008

    To Do Tonight - 01/02

    ELVIS AT THE CONTINENTAL ROOM, 9 pm The holidays are gone, but the King and his impersonators are forever. The Continental Room, 115 W. Santa Fe. Ave., Fullerton SOCIAL DISTORTION WITH ANGEL CITY OUTCASTS, 7:30 pm If you didn't catch 'em last night, try this evening before Mike Ness and the gang he ... More >>

  • Music

    November 15, 2007

    Locals Only

    The Johns

  • Music

    August 2, 2007

    Hits!

    Virgin Megastore Orange

  • Music

    July 12, 2007

    Hits!

    Music Revolution

  • Blogs

    July 9, 2007

    What A Hoot!

    Saturday was the annual rockabilly festival Hootenanny in Irvine, and I had a rockin' good time. There were tons of people, but not in the overwhelming I'm-going-to-die-of-heatstroke-and-no-one-will-find-me way of, say, Warped Tour or Coachella. People could actually find spots in the shade. Lots ... More >>

  • Features

    November 16, 2006

    Cholo-Punk Karaoke, Cabron!

    A Manic Hispanic cheat sheet

  • Music

    March 9, 2006

    Hits!

    Pepperland Music

  • Music

    June 30, 2005

    Give a Hoot

    Dont miss these artists at Hootenanny

  • Music

    May 19, 2005

    Where the Real Roots Lead

    The Hootenanny has become predictable but thats good

  • Features

    December 16, 2004

    De-Punking Antiquing

    Ex-Social D. drummer Chris Reece maps out where the shops are

  • Music

    November 25, 2004

    Black Hole Records

    Ex-Social D. drummer Chris Reece maps out where the shops are

  • Music

    October 28, 2004

    Pepperland Music

    Top 10 selling records from Oct. 18 to Oct. 24

  • Music

    October 14, 2004

    CD Warehouse

    Top 10 selling records from Oct. 18 to Oct. 24

  • Columns

    April 29, 2004

    Letters

    Top 10 selling records from Oct. 18 to Oct. 24

  • Unknown

    June 26, 2003

    Vince Pileggi's Top 5

    Milano entertainment group, Orange

  • Unknown

    June 26, 2003

    Steve Soto's Top 5

    All-around punk guy

  • Features

    June 26, 2003

    Darren OConnor's Top 5

    Vinyl Solution Records, Huntington Beach

  • Music

    June 19, 2003

    Butt-Probe Rawk!

    Vinyl Solution Records, Huntington Beach

  • Columns

    January 16, 2003

    Letters

    Vinyl Solution Records, Huntington Beach

  • Music

    September 26, 2002

    Josh Wenzel

    Vinyl Solution Records, Huntington Beach

  • Music

    July 19, 2001

    The Plan

    Vinyl Solution Records, Huntington Beach

  • Music

    January 4, 2001

    Rewind

    Great gigs of '00

  • Music

    March 16, 2000

    Dennis Danell

    1961-2000

  • Music

    June 3, 1999

    No Go Emo

    Give Until Gone/Driving by Braille/Fallopia/Niner
    Koos Art Cafe
    Sunday, May 23

  • Music

    February 25, 1999

    'Blorworra Wah Wunga Wetmifmit'

    Give Until Gone/Driving by Braille/Fallopia/Niner
    Koos Art Cafe
    Sunday, May 23

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