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May 2, 2007The 100 Most Important OC Musicians of All Time
DJ Nobody: Twice as important as most OC musicians. Orange County has been a fertile breeding ground for musicians of many stripes since the beginning of electricity. We at Heard Mentality would like to ask you—the good-looking, intelligent readers of this blog—for your opinions on this important matter [see headline]. Let us know who you think deserves to be on this auspicious list; and if you wish to explain why they merit inclusion, by all means shout it out loud in the comments box. [
September 11, 2007The Mars Volta Announce New Game, Album
Pretentious (but in a good way) purveyors of grandiose, prog-rock concept albums the Mars Volta return to the fray Jan. 29 with The Bedlam in Goliath. An online game based upon that album—called Goliath the Soothsayer—can be accessed at amazon.com/music from Jan. 2-29. You don't need to order the album in advance to play the game. According to the press release, “The Bedlam In Goliath chronicles The Mars Volta's time with the 'Soothsayer' a/k/a the Ouija board owned by vocalist Cedric B
November 20, 2007To Do Tonight - 01/30
MARK OF ZORRO, 8 p.m. Silent film live orchestra = winning combination. Meng Concert Hall, 800 N State College Blvd., Fullerton THE MARS VOLTA, 7 p.m. Long Beach prog-rock, anyone? See Doug Wallen's writeup from last week's OCW. Bren Events Center, Mesa Rd. and W. Peltason Dr., Irvine CHOCOLATE EXPLORATION, 6:30 p.m. Something to dip into in the pre-Valentine season. McCoy Equestrian and Recreation Center, 14280 Peyton Drive, Chino Hills FREE TAX HELP FOR IRVINE, 4 to 7 p.m. But
January 30, 2008Live Review: The Mars Volta at UCI on 01/30
Fighting your way into the center of the pit at a Mars Volta show is no easy task. Hoards of O.C. hipsters and prog-rock junkies found that out the hard way as the L.A.-based eight piece thrashed and howled on a stage erected atop a basketball court (of all places) at the UCI Bren Events Center on Wednesday night. The energy in the crowd and in the stands was primed for an explosive two and half hours as every inch of the indoor stadium was quickly over run with clamoring shouts, fidgety clust
January 31, 2008Last Night: Look Daggers, LD & Ariano @ The Prospector in Long Beach
Last Night: Look Daggers, LD & Ariano @ The Prospector in Long Beach 5/29 Better Than: Being a San Antonio Spurs fan last night Nothing caps off a Thursday night like a swirling mix of basketball, break beats and booze. Hell, it’s a good night if you can manage to enjoy even one of those things. And the Look Daggers' show at The Prospector in Long Beach delivered on all three. Sure, the Lakers’ Western Conference clincher over San Antonio was over way before sound check, but plenty of regu
May 30, 2008Ikey Owens and 2Mex of Look Daggers Got Their Rock In Each Other's Hip-Hop
October 2, 2008TONIGHT: Free Moral Agents Kick Off February Residency
February is, of course, the shortest month of the year. But you can still expect four free shows this month from Long Beach's Free Moral Agents, the latest performers in Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa's regular residencies. Seeing as how it's the first Monday in February and all, things start tonight. The system works!Free Moral Agents is the musical project headed up by Mars Volta keyboard player Ikey Owens. Here's a trippy video for "Lay Down," off 2004's Everybody's Favorite Weapon.
February 2, 2009To Do Tonight - 2/9
Free Moral Agents, 9 p.m.Assembled by Mars Volta keyboardist Ikey Owens, this Long Beach clan has made quite a name for themselves all over Southern California and beyond, so you can bet they won't have any trouble drawing a massive head-count. Get there early.Detroit Bar, 843 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa, CA; 949-642-0600Scenes From Abroad Exhibit, until Feb. 21Featuring the scenic artwork of painter Jacobus Baas.The Esther Wells Collection, 1390 S. Coast Hwy., Anaheim, CA; 949-494-2497
February 9, 2009Watch Ikey Owens (and the Rest of the Mars Volta) Win a Grammy
The Mars Volta--featuring Long Beach's Ikey Owens, of Free Moral Agents and Look Daggers, on keyboards--won the "Best Hard Rock" Grammy last night for "Wax Simulacra." Since the Grammys only show a handful of the awards on the telecast (there are a lot of Grammys, like a lot) their award was accepted in front of a rather sparse crowd. But hey, it's a Grammy! And they beat Judas Priest and Motley Crue. That's right. Judas Priest and Motley Crue were up for the Best Hard Rock Grammy. In 2009. Yup.
February 9, 2009Slideshow: Free Moral Agents at Detroit Bar
Just one day after winning a Grammy with the Mars Volta, Ikey Owens brought his group Free Moral Agents to Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa for the second night of their February Monday residency. Also on the bill was LA bands Warpaint and Mode. Also also there? Our own Vickie Chang, who came back with these photos. Perhaps it'll be enough to inspire you to check it out this coming Monday, where Free Moral Agents will be there once again (for, wait for it, free).
February 10, 2009Incoming: Silversun Pickups at the Glass House
The Glass House's pre-Coachella week--already boasting Jenny Lewis, TV on the Radio, Conor Oberst and The Black Keys--has added another Coachella artist playing a pre-festival gig, LA's Silversun Pickups on Sunday, April 12. Tickets are $12.50 and go on sale this Friday, March 13 for $22.50. Silversun Pickups, who also played the fest in 2007, are playing the big ol' Indio hullabaloo on Friday, April 17. You may best remember them for their mainstream rock radio hit "Lazy Eye," which prompted mo
March 11, 2009OC Weekly faves land Glass House gigs
Like any local fan, I'm always excited to see bands we've written about in the Weekly get some solid recognition elsewhere. Okay, so maybe Pomona is not too far elsewhere, but the April calendar at The Glass House has great OC/LB talent opening up for some Coachella caliber acts. The jazzy jam artists of Free Moral Agents, created by Mars Volta keyboardist Ikey Owens, landed a prime opening gig for their New York buddies TV On the Radio on April 14, days before they take the stage in Indio. Afte
March 23, 2009Greater California Release CD, Play Fingerprints
All The Colors, the latest release from Long Beach's Greater California is out today, and they're marking the occasion with a hometown in-store tonight at beloved indie record shop Fingerprints. Starts at 7 p.m. As a fun li'l bonus, if you buy the album from Fingerprints tonight, you'll get a poster for freesies--designed by Greater California lead singer Terry Prine, no less.It's Greater California's third record, and we'll have more about it coming up soon in the pages of OC Weekly (ooh! a tea
April 7, 2009TONIGHT: 'Creme Soda' at The Crosby
Tuesday night is not usually a time for bold statements like "best ever". But regulars at The Crosby know that when it comes to a tasty, unique sonic experience in the house that DJs built, no night is off limits. So in addition to grabbing a frosty New Castle or a classy sip of Zinfandel tonight, why not try some Creme Soda? Presented by hipster mag L.A. Record, this monthly event will at least pique your curiosity with it's ballsy slogan: "The best music you'll ever hear that you've never hear
April 14, 2009Known Residency
February 5, 2009[Hits!] Top-Selling Records at Music Revolution
March 13, 2008[Hits!] Top sellers at SecondSpin in Costa Mesa
February 21, 2008[Sprawl of Sound] All Excess Pass
The problem with hipster dance DJs, plus a Mars Volta member's solo album
February 7, 2008High Concept, Dude
Arena prog-rockers the Mars Volta demand so much of you
January 24, 2008The Musical Gospel According to Ikey Owens
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March 15, 2007Last Night: TV on the Radio at Glass House
Last Night: TV on the Radio and Free Moral Agents at Glass HouseBetter Than: Trying to literally watch t.v. on a radio.Download: Dear Science by TVotR...as if you already haven't. It's rare and weird to feel a sense of victory going to a concert before it even starts. But as the chilly Pomona winds brushed my back rounding the corner of the Glass House on Second St., I couldn't wipe the smile off my face even if I tried. Not only was I going to see one of the main bands I was
April 15, 2009CD Review
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June 14, 2007Art Marathon
June 22, 2006Stupidity
August 4, 2005Scum of the Earth
Jan. 18-Jan. 25
January 18, 2007The Bright Side
Dance Party 2006 at Alexs Bar
December 28, 2006Hits!
Greene Records
November 2, 2006Before You Say No
2MEX and Ikey Owens work-for-hire Look Daggers
May 11, 2006Hits!
December 8, 2005HOT AS IN GOD
July 7, 2005Virgin Megastore Costa Mesa
April 7, 2005HiTS!
March 24, 2005Joyful Noise
December 23, 2004Free Moral Agents
July 15, 2004Nothing to Prove
February 13, 2003I Wanna Riot! Sex Riot!
October 10, 2002Chase Frank
September 5, 2002Picnic Power
September 5, 2002Letter from Coachella
May 9, 2002Tomorrow: Blank Blue and Zech's Marquis at The Prospector
Finding a place that serves mind-bending psychedelics and stiff drinks in the same building on a Tuesday night is undoubtedly a fortunate find. That is of course unless your a regular at The Prospector. In that case, you know that anything's possible at the monthly event Wildest Dreams Come True where the free-frolicking sonic adventurists come to get their "dive bar"on. Tomorrow night's show show starts at 10 p.m.This week offers another interesting chapter in the gathering as one of Long
April 27, 2009Going to The Mars Volta tonight? I hate you
Okay, maybe that headline was a little strong. I don't "hate" you, "envy" is a better word. Those waiting with baited breath for the next time this ravenous band of fluffy-haired art rockers would travel anywhere near OC had to swallow a bitter pill when The Mars Volta's first tour dates in support of their new album Octahedron were announced. WTF? Venutra? Why? And while most die hard fans wouldn't mind a little trek down the 101 North (ok, a long trek) they HAD to have it at the Majestic Theat
June 9, 2009New Releases: The Mars Volta, Dinosaur Jr. and (gasp) Ginuwine!
Wow, what a great day to spend your disposable income (even if its not so disposable). After a quick scan of all the new albums that drop today, I have to say that this is probably one of the biggest days for summer releases that you're likely to see. I counted about 20 new sonic gems that include just about every genre (from Deer Tick to Cheap Trick, Dream Theater to Regina Spektor). And with all the incessant touring, promotion and general awesomeness that comes with concert season, some of th
June 23, 2009[Sound Guy] Homecoming Week for Jack's Mannequin, Crystal Antlers and No Doubt
August 6, 2009TONIGHT: RAEKWON of Wu-Tang Clan at Detroit Bar
As the legendary members of Wu-Tang make their trek one by one to the Detroit Bar stage, you have to wonder if the club's owner, Jon Reiser, made some kind of pact with the devil to get such a great reputation among New York's finest emcee collective. Already the club has hosted GZA (twice) and Cappadonna . Eventually, they should just say fuck it and do a full-on Wu-Tang concert with all nine surviving members.But tonight offers another jam packed installment for the Wu watchers of OC
August 7, 2009Release the Sounds: No More Stories... by Mew out TODAY
In the world of Danish alternative rock, it doesn't get much better than Mew. Anyone with a better frame of reference regarding this genre is welcomed to dispute that, but I'm pretty sure I'm right. Anyways, as we've mentioned before on this blog, this illustrious group of inventive Danes is coming to the hollowed halls of Detroit Bar on Sep. 7. Should be a good time. Until then, it's worth mentioning that their new album No More Stories ... drops today, Aug. 25 on Sony Records in the U.S. Th
August 25, 2009Free Moral Agents Announce Tour, No California Dates Yet
Yesterday, it was announced that Long Beach psych-rock jam artists Free Moral Agents (pictured) are hitting the road with their El Paso compadres Zechs Marquise. Their tour, which starts November 7 in ZM's hometown, is set to run for about three weeks at this point, with dates to be added shortly. It's worth noting that both bands share a pretty obvious Mars Volta connection, with FMA keyboardist/brain child Ikey Owens and ZM drummer Marcel Rodriguez-Lopez sharing the stage in that band.Marce
October 8, 2009TONIGHT: Free Moral Agents kick off November Tour at the Prospector
Three and a half weeks ago, we mentioned that Long Beach avant rockers Free Moral Agents (featuring keyboardist Ikey Ownes of the Mars Volta) are going out on the road with El Paso band Zechs Marquise. We all found that they hadn't booked any hometown show dates yet. Excuse our tardiness, but it appears that the band has added a show at their neighborhood stomping grounds at the Prospector. And as the title of this blog suggests, you don't have much time to make up your mi
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