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September 24, 2026UncategorizedGODSMACK & STP
Delivers The Rise of Rock Tour
September 25th, 2026 Review by Jimmy Alvarez
September 17th, 2026 will be a night I remember for a while. It’s been a minute since I got to see Sully Erna and the cats from Godsmack wreck a stage.
It’s been an even longer minute since I saw Stone Temple Pilots on any stage. Needless to say, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, but whatever is would be – it would be.
As I rolled in, the near capacity crowd was filled with the type of fans you would expect, 40-something year olds up to 70-something year olds.
Then I started to notice something I did not expect, 20-something year olds and teenagers. Then it dawned on me – the opener, Dorothy!
Dorothy Martin is a fairly new face to the scene, but not too new. I caught her once before, and she definitely is a force with many, many years of sonic domination in her future. As the lights dimmed, she took the stage with command.
The teens sitting next to me lost their minds. She opened with “Down to the Bottom,” and followed with an electrifying set of her “Flawless” catalog.
My takeaway from her performance was she had pipes, wow, that girl could belt out a song. She certainly would “Raise Hell,” as everyone got “Whisky Fever,” “After Midnight,” before she ended her short set with “Rest in Peace,” and “Medicine Man.”
I give the road crew much credit because it took no time to get the stage ready for STP. As mentioned, it’s been a very long minute since I saw them last – Scott Weiland was behind the mic, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. As the light dimmed, Eric Kretz got behind the drum kit, out came the DeLeo brothers, Robert on bass and Dean on lead guitar followed by lead singer, Jeff Gutt.
The crowd cheered and got to its feet, Gutt walked up to the front of the stage and belted out an all-familiar verse… “I am smelling like the rose that somebody gave me on my birthday deathbed!” Holy shit, the crowd exploded – it went absolutely nuts as STP was back with “Dead and Bloated” with a segue into “Wicked Garden.”
The band sounded as live as ever, and Gutt definitely had the vocal chops for the gig. As the song ended, he thanked everyone for coming out, Dorothy for opening and Godsmack for having them on the tour. He then introduced the band and then himself. He said, “and I’m Jeff Gutt.” But he said it phonetically … “goot.” He then said, “So das goot!” That made everyone laugh, and Gutt even laughed at what he said.
Then, the hit parade took off, “Vasoline,” “Big Bang Baby,” “Big Empty,” and “Plush” sounded simply amazing.
The DeLeo brothers were in fine form and it felt like it was the ‘90s again – they sound that good. “Plush” and “Interstate Love Song” made even the teens sitting next to me scream!
What happened next was classy and brought a sense of community to the entire arena. Gutt paid homage to Scott Weiland and said he wouldn’t be there if it wasn’t for him and thanked him. The crowd felt the sincerity and applauded as “Crackerman” took over Honda Center.
Truth be told, the vocals were spot on, but the onstage wasn’t Weiland, and I think that was the point. Gutt wasnlt trying to mimic Weiland, he was being himself, and that was “goot!”
We could have been there all night, STP was on fire, they sounded great and Gutt was classy as he was the right guy to lead this band behind the mic. STP was loud, electric and very memorable.
They closed the night with two crowd favorites, “Trippin’ on a Hole in a Paper Heart” and a final blast, “Sex Type Thing.” I wasn’t sure what to expect, what I got was a very-very good surprise.
Again, hats off to the road crew because almost immediately the Godsmack curtain came down and they started working on the stage. Once it dropped the lights dimmed, it was a simple stripped-down set with an epic light show.
As soon as the Massachusetts rockers took the stage, everyone came to their feet.
Erna stood front and center and launched us into his own form of bedlam with “Surrender,” “You and I,” “1000php,” and “Cryin’ Like a Bitch!”
Sporting his standard black ensemble, his bandmates were on fire, Robbie Merrill was slappin’ the bass and Sam Koltun was shredding on lead guitar. They launched into more chaos with “Awake,” and “When Legends Rise.”
Erna then introduced the band – and then it was back to the mayhem. “Keep Away,” “Come Together” and “Speak” were booming, you could feel the percussion throughout your body.
Other notable moments included their delivery of “Love-Hate-Sex-Pain,” and then the moment that nearly brought the house down…. Those words: “I’m not the one who’s so far away when I feel the snake bite enter my veins.” A creepier opening to a song has never existed. The crowd went off to “Voodoo.”
You would think that was it, right? No, there was more – “Batalla de los Tambores,” featured melodies from songs we all know, “Back in Black,” “Walk this Way,” “Enter Sandman,” “Moby Dick” and “Tom Sawyer.” The crowd just ate that up. Then, Erna and the gang blew the roof off with their megahit “Whatever.”
That was as loud, booming and bone-crushing a delivery of any song I have heard in some time.
It was a perfect end to a perfect night of really loud music!
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September 24, 2026UncategorizedGet Ready for
Ska-Punk from Panama!
September 24th, 2026 by Jimmy Alvarez
There are bands that are part of history, then there are the bands that make history. This story is about one that IS history. They are lean, they are mean, and they pack a punch – they are Los Rabanes, or as their fans love them – Rabanes!
We cover stories that circle the world of rock, punk, and ska, and this story will be all that and a little more. Bands like The Specials, Madness, Sublime, Reel Big Fish, and the Bosstones all made music history. Rabanes is part of that pantheon of kick-ass ska and punk bands. The twist – these cats are my fellow countrymen; they are a Panamanian, Latin Grammy Award-winning ska-punk band. That’s right, ska-punk and a little bit of a few other things.
Like all the greats, they deliver the recognizable ska and punk elements in their sonic vision, and their tunes come to us in English and Spanish – that’s the twist that makes them special and beloved worldwide.
Rabanes has been around for over two decades and with seven albums to their credit, the emergence of Latin ska-punk and ska-core has elevated their standing with fans of the genre everywhere on the planet.
Rabanes features Emilio Regueira Pérez (vocals, guitar), Christian “Pipón” Torres (vocals, bass guitar), Javier Saavedra (drums), and Randy “Salsa” Cuevas (keys). Their collective energy and electro-boom is unreal. Collectively, they are the personification of electricity and high octane!
The tunes their fans love to love and scream for include, “Señorita a mi me gusta su Style,” “My Commanding Wife,” “Perfidia,” “Te Jodiste,” “Bam Bam,” “La Vida,” “Ella Se Mueve Cruel,” “Latin Ska,” there is their boombastic cover of Eddy Grant’s “Electric Avenue” and then there’s my personal favorite, “La Granja!”
The Panamanian Homies of ska-punk are coming to SoCal on a West Coast tour. The run kicks off with a massive home-turf celebration on November 5th at El After Social Club in San Diego. Then, they head up the I-5 on November 6th to skank the night away. Where you ask? At The Top in Long Beach.
Tour support for Rabanes will be Marujah, the locals will love, love, love them as their sound is very reminiscent of Boingo – in fact John Avila produced their hit single, “Dia de Los Muertos.”
If you want to have the time of your life, and see what all the fuss is about, Latin rock, ska and punk en español – check out this tour!
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September 24, 2026UncategorizedGet to Know
September 25th, 2026 by Stuart Karpel
What makes a musician stand out, becoming more than just someone who fundamentally makes music, but rather an icon? You could say it’s their flair, or writing lyricism and composition intricately. You may even believe it’s all based on views/listens and how high a song hits on the charts.
In reality we’ve seen time and time again that the biggest musicians end up as the ones who aren’t afraid of change, and they know that they aren’t like the rest. Individual artists or bands that we call “rockstars” completely destroy what we know as the norm, whilst appealing to the masses with tracks that can only be produced by someone with their talents.
Artists like Prince, Elton John, Ozzy Osbourne and Kurt Cobain are just a few more than just musicians. They confidently took the stage as humans-turned-legends, switched the narrative of their genre, and often yet unintentionally created subgenres from their craft. As a result, bands from newer generations bloom, and the cycle restarts.
As for the band name, well… Fontaines was inspired by Johnny Fontane, which is often misspelled as “Fontaine,” (so why not Fontaines). Fontane, if you recall, was the lead singer in the band from the 1972 feature film “The Godfather.” As for the D.C., that’s simple – it stands for Dublin City. The lads never forgot their roots, you could say.
We first caught a glimpse of the Irish rockers with a tune off their 2019 debut album, “Dogrel.” The song that introduced them on this side of the pond was called “Boys in the Better Land.”
Then, their hit parade began, which got them a couple Grammy nominations last year. Their mega-hit “Starburster” has taken on a life of its own on alternative radio stations worldwide.
The Irish rockers have landed. They play Hollywood Forever tonight, and they will be on stage at Ohana Fest this Sunday. If that’s not enough Fontaines DC for you, they are pulling up to the In-N-Out KROQ Sound Space studios September 28th.
The matinee performance is sure to be a blast and a fantastic way to get through the week. There’s nothing better than enjoying an In-N-Out burger and listening to a great mix of live music. You can expect to hear KROQ conducting a brief interview with the band as well as a performance from D.C. performing tracks from their unreleased album Dopamine Chamber.
The album releases on October15th but if you’d like a sneak peek at the upcoming project, the group dropped a single on the album called ‘Marianne’.
Unfortunately, the event is invite-only but if you were a lucky winner of the Audacy KROQ Contest, congratulations and we’ll see you there. Not long after the show, the station will broadcast the event through their socials and stream.
I highly recommend you check out this band wherever you can. That ay you can say you saw them before they blew up!
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September 23, 2026UncategorizedPETER HOOK & THE LIGHT
Live from The Hollywood Palladium
September 23rd, 2026 Review by Shane Pase
There is something powerful about hearing music that once sounded like the future now carry the weight of history. At the Hollywood Palladium on September 19th, Peter Hook and the Light managed to make both sides of that equation work. The songs felt familiar, sometimes deeply nostalgic, but they did not feel stuck in the past.
The Palladium was packed, loud, and ready from the start. There was no opening act and no wasted time. Hook and the band split the night into two long sets, beginning with something unexpected for many: New Order’s 2001 album “Get Ready” played in full, in order.
From the beginning, Hook looked like he was having a great time. He never stopped moving, crossing from one side of the stage to the other, playing directly to the crowd, making eye contact, and smiling often.
Even his outfit had personality: red Dr. Martens Chelsea boots, tall socks, cargo shorts, and a bright Lady Madonna-themed button-up shirt.
It was an odd mix on paper, but somehow completely suited him. It was most certainly not a typical dark wave uniform.
The first set opened with “Crystal” and moved straight through “60 Miles an Hour,” “Turn My Way,” “Vicious Streak,” “Primitive Notion,” “Slow Jam,” “Rock the Shack,” “Someone Like You,” “Close Range,” and “Run Wild.”
“Get Ready” is not the New Order album most casual fans would name first, but many in the crowd knew it.
Concertgoers danced, sang along, and seemed more than willing to follow Hook through it.
The set also showed how much Hook still enjoys performing this music. He was in motion, leaning into the songs, turning toward different parts of the room, and feeding off the response in front of him. That energy kept the first half from feeling like a simple front-to-back album exercise.
The second set moved through both sides of Hook’s history, mixing Joy Division songs with New Order favorites. “No Love Lost,” “These Days,” “Digital,” “Isolation,” “Disorder,” “She’s Lost Control,” “Shadowplay,” “Transmission,” and “Atmosphere” gave the middle of the show a darker edge.
Hook dedicated several songs to Ian Curtis, and those moments never felt forced. Curtis was part of the night simply because he is part of the music.
The most memorable moment came during “Ceremony,” one of those songs that sits directly on the bridge between Joy Division and New Order. Hook brought out Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club as a special guest.
Before Been took the stage, I had noticed a thin young man in a black trench coat pacing behind the stage. I remember thinking, “Man, someone is giving off Ian Curtis vibes.” A few moments later, that same man walked onstage.
Been was excellent. He brought a different energy to “Ceremony,” but it fit the song perfectly. There was something in his movement and presence that briefly echoed Curtis without feeling like an impersonation. At the end of the song, Been and Hook embraced for several seconds while Hook stood there with a huge smile.
As Been left the stage to loud applause, Hook joked that he had done a pretty good job at his “audition,” which got a laugh from the crowd. Then the mood changed. Hook looked across the stage and said, roughly, that for a moment he could have sworn he had just seen Ian there.
That hit differently because I had thought the same thing before Been ever stepped onto the stage.
There was another family connection running through the show. Hook’s son, Jack, was on bass, and watching the two of them together was genuinely fun. Jack resembles his father not only physically, but in the way he plays. More than once he dropped the bass low around his knees in that instantly recognizable Hook style. Every so often, you could catch Peter looking over at him with the kind of smile that had nothing to do with putting on a show. It was just a father enjoying the chance to share a stage with his son.
From there, the second set turned into a run of New Order and Joy Division songs that transformed the Palladium into a giant new wave dance floor.
“Regret” and “Vanishing Point” helped shift the mood, but once the band hit “Bizarre Love Triangle,” “Temptation,” “The Perfect Kiss,” “True Faith,” and “Blue Monday,” the room seemed to move as one. “Temptation” was especially huge, with the crowd singing loudly enough to compete with the band. “Transmission” had already created one of the strongest responses earlier in the set, and “Blue Monday” delivered exactly the kind of release you would expect.
Through all of it, Hook kept working the room. He moved constantly, smiled at people in the crowd, and clearly enjoyed the exchange. There was nothing detached about his performance. He looked like someone who still loves being onstage and still enjoys seeing what these songs do to people.
Still, there was really only one way to end the night.
“Love Will Tear Us Apart” remains one of the defining songs of the post-punk and dark wave eras, and at the Palladium it became a full-room singalong. Everyone was on their feet, dancing. The crowd sang every word, and for a few minutes the distance between 1980 and 2026 felt very small.
It would be easy for a show built around music this important to become overly sentimental. This one never did. Hook talked about Curtis, honored the history, played with his son, and brought out a guest whose presence connected past and present in a surprisingly moving way. But the night worked because the songs worked, and because Hook remained such an active, generous performer at the center of it.
There were songs I wanted to hear that never came. “Warsaw” and “Age of Consent” were both high on my list, especially knowing they had appeared at the previous show. But with a full album, two sets, and nearly 30 songs, something had to be left out.
That may be the best complaint to have after a concert: the set was long, the crowd was exhausted and happy, and I still wanted more. Maybe that means I need a road trip to catch another one…
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September 23, 2026UncategorizedAnnounce 2027 North American Tour
September 22nd, 2026 by Jimmy Alvarez
I remember the day as if it happened last night. I believe it was August 5th, 2014 when my friend Mike Berault called me to let me know there was a cool show happening that night in Fullerton. At The Slidebar to be exact and he said I should come out for this one.
When asked who was playing, he said a band called The Interrupters were the band to check out. It was their album release party; he went on that it was one of Tim Timebomb’s bands so I really should go check them out. That’s right, that Tim – Tim Armstrong of Rancid, Operation Ivy and Transplants fame. I thought to myself, I might want to see this one.
It was a cool breezy night and as I rolled up, I recall seeing some of my pals from a band called Hooray for Our Side. Right away I knew I was at the right place – it was a local ska show. Then I saw my friend Tazy Phyllipz and I realized it was the Ska Parade Lounge show I had heard about, so I knew immediately the bands would be very good!
As the show began I found myself doing the media thing, shaking hands and talking to the bands that were in the crowd. I recall having my back turned to the stage when the feature band went on. It took less than five seconds and I knew whoever that was, they were tight and I was instantly drawn to them. It was The Interrupters, and they started off the show with “A Friend Like Me.” I was like “Wow, wow, wow.” I spoke with the band after the show, and I knew immediately that they had what it took to blow up.
Being in media I normally get music sent to me, but I was not going to wait, I bought their CD that night and played it that weekend on my radio show and sent a copy to every friend in radio that I knew. I have continued to be inspired by their hard work and dedication, and their music speaks for itself. The fact that they stand for the things they believe in only makes them stand out even more.
Since then, they began a hit parade that is beyond impressive, “By My Side,” “She Got Arrested,” “Gave You Everything,” “She’s Kerosene,” “Haven’t Seen the Last of Me,” and they do covers! By far one of my favorites is their Bad Religion reprise of “Sorrow,” that too is a wow cover!
It didn’t take long for the world to get a glimpse of what and who was coming. The trailer to Season 5 of the Showtime series, Shameless featured the soon to be ska-punk icons, The Interrupters and “Take Back the Power.”
If that wasn’t enough, their Bille Eilish cover of “Bad Guy” made its way to the big screen as well as the Trailer to the Umbrella Academy 2. By this time it was clear, this band was destined to blow up!
Fast forward to 2026 and The Interrupters have done it all. They’ve played the biggest shows at the biggest venues, and their music is heard everywhere on the planet.
Yesterday, their fans got the news they were waiting for; a 2027 tour was happening!
Before we get to ahead of ourselves, you can catch them October 18th at Mission Bayfest in San Diego. Then after a short break, you can catch them at The Fox Theater in Pomona March 17th.
Then, a festival – on March 20th they will venture over to play The Extreme Fest in Sin City (Las Vegas). Finally, they take off on their North American tour.
The L.A. -based Fuorth Wave Ska Juggernauts will play The Wiltern April 30th, 2027 then they will slide on over to Orange County and they will play the House of Blues in Anaheim.
Depending on when you catch them, you’ll have some kick-ass openers. Support will be provided by Doom Regulator (a Tim Armstrong band), The Aquabats!, Rat Boy, The Mainliners, The Chin Chins, and The Bandulus.
If you want to have a skankin’ good time and dance your ass off, seriously, get your tickets to see this band. No matter where you see them, you will have a very-very good time!
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September 22, 2026UncategorizedRemembering
CHAD GILBERT
September 22nd, 2026 by Kevin Gomez
The very first story I every published for OC Music News was a concert review for New Found Glory with Less Than Jake, Hot Mulligan, and LØLØ at the House of Blues Anaheim on September 8th, 2021.
It is with great sadness that just over five years later I’m now writing a tribute to New Found Glory founding guitarist and lead songwriter, Chad Gilbert. Chad was incredibly lucky and lived an amazing life – as longtime friend and bandmate, bassist Ian Grushka wrote in a tribute, “ our dreams become a reality together.” And yet, you can’t help but feel saddened at such a tremendous loss.
Chad Everett Gilbert was born March 9th, 1981 in Coral Springs, FL. In 1996 he got the call to step up and take on lead vocals for the metalcore-hardcore band Shai Hulud. Already an established band in the Southeast Florida region with a large fanbase, Gilbert proved he was more than ready to take the reins often cited as many fans’ favorite era of the band. No stranger to hardcore music, Gilbert grew up listening to bands like Sick of It All (sadly, lead singer Lou Koller passed away this past July) and Madball.
In 1997, lead singer Jordan Pundik and Grushka invited Gilbert to play guitar for their new band, A New Found Glory (which would later get shortened to just New Found Glory). You might think the leap from metalcore to pop punk would be tremendous, but Gilbert once listed both Rancid’s “Let’s Go” and Green Day’s “Dookie” as part of the 10 albums that changed his life.
As lead guitarist for New Found Glory, Gilbert found he had a gift for crafting catchy riffs and melodic hooks. While their first effort, “Nothing Gold Can Stay,” would start attracting a larger fanbase in their hometown, it was their follow-up, self-titled album that really put them on the map with the help of the radio hit, “Hit or Miss.”
That iconic guitar riff became synonymous with ‘90s pop punk. But it was their follow-up album, “Sticks and Stones,” that would make them MTV and “Total Request Live” superstars. Their video for “My Friends Over You” is just as big a part of the late ‘90s as “All the Small Things” or “Fat Lip.”
For nearly three decades Gilbert and New Found Glory continued to put out successful albums while touring around the world playing sold out shows and festivals like the Vans Warped Tour and Riot Fest. In October 2020, Gilbert married the love of his life, Lisa Cimorelli (a singer in the band, Cimorelli). Their daughter Lily was born in 2021, the light of Chad’s life.
With his career and personal life at an all-time high, his health began to take a turn for the worse. Gilbert made a social media post detailing that on December 19th, 2021, he was found unresponsive at home and credits his wife for saving his life by calling paramedics who rushed him to the hospital. He underwent emergency surgery in the ICU to remove a rare cancerous tumor called a pheochromocytoma.
On August 15th, 2022, he reported that he had been diagnosed with cancer again and would undergo surgery the next day after another pheochromocytoma tumor was discovered in his spine. He announced on February 11th, 2023, that he would begin intense chemotherapy after additional pheochromocytomas were found in his lungs and back. During these times he began to tour less and less with New Found Glory, at first with Yellowcard lead singer Ryan Key filling on guitar, and most recently Four Year Strong singer Dan O’Connor.
Through it all Gilbert would continue to post on social media, often looking weakened and gaunt from treatment, and yet always optimistic, laughing, and just enjoying life and staying positive.
When he would play again with the band, he made it a point to tell everyone how grateful he was despite his health troubles. While on tour in 2023 he told audience members, “Give yourself a break and try to just live every day and enjoy it.” Even in his sickness, he wanted to spread positivity and help others.
Tragically, Chad passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, September 20th while surrounded by friends and family. He is survived by his wife and daughter, his mother, Jackie, and his brother, Brian. The impact Chad and New Found Glory had on an entire generation of pop punk kids is evident from just bands like All Time Low and The Story So Far, both named after NFG songs.
From the song, “Sonny” about Pundik’s grandfather who passed away:
For now, we’ll say goodbye
We know it’s not the last time
I’ve lost the best part of my day
But it’s better where you’re going anyway
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September 22, 2026UncategorizedFINAL FRONTIER TOUR
Coming to Honda Center
September 22nd, 2026 by Stuart Karpel
When it comes to progressive rock bands of the ‘70s and ‘80s, we’ve seen countless amazing talents who’ve not only touched the hearts of millions, but also those who continue to pursue their passion.
We are lucky to have witnessed the incredible careers of some of the best rock stars to ever take the stage, but if you’re a music fiend like me, you can’t get enough of seeing those artists live.
One of those legendary bands is headed our way soon; a band known by everyone who has listened to rock music in the past half-century. “Don’t Stop Believing” this is happening because Journey is on tour right now!
The Hall of Famers are celebrating the Final Frontier of North America tour with a grand farewell to their loyal fanbase.
November 24th, Neal Schon, Arnel Pineda, Johnathan Cain, and their long-tenured bandmates are heading to the Honda Center in Anaheim. What a show this is destined to be!
While there, expect to hear some of their most famous tracks, including “Any Way You Want It,” “Oh Sherry,” “Wheel in the Sky,” “Faithfully,” “Open Arms,” “Touchin’, Lovin’, Squeezin’,” “Lights,” “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart),” “Stone in Love,” and many more songs from “Escape,” “Frontiers,” and their most recent album, “Freedom.” Songs that defined a generation.
While their shows are known to be legendary and forever memorable for super-fans and newer listeners alike, the group has refurbished their setlist and plans to rock the roof off as they get set to perform in SoCal.
Make sure you catch these icons of rock this November, and act fast because this night is going to be electric. There’s no telling just how amazing you’re going to feel after seeing this incredible group of talented artists.
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September 21, 2026UncategorizedMODEST MOUSE
An Eraser And A Maze Tour
Coming to The Palladium
September 21st, 2026 by Stuart Karpel
Since the first bloom of alternative rock in the late 1970s, the world has seen countless amazing talents shape the world of music, their records passed down through generations like family heirlooms.
The songs that remain with us through the decades are timeless, speaking to us emotionally. It is time to add another one to the collection for generations to come as we have new music from the multi-platinum alt-rock band, Modest Mouse.
Even if this isn’t your first time around the block of their 30-year discography, there’s no way to comprehend just how tremendous their latest project, “An Eraser and a Maze,” is without giving it a listen.
I highly suggest you do it as soon as possible because it is jam-packed with ballads of past, present and future, bringing you along psychedelic journeys that make you feel as if you are on your way to a distant planet.
The June 2026 album is their first since the passing of their founding drummer, the infamous Jeremiah Green, in 2022. In his honor, the band is back on tour to promote their latest project, and only a month-and-a-half of their fall tour remains.
The band is wrapping up the year with incredible shows, including one in your neck of the woods.
Modest Mouse will play the Hollywood Palladium on October 20th, and you can expect to hear songs from the new album, as well as some of their classics, like “Float On” and “Ocean Breathes Salty.” The atmosphere of the Palladium will be unlike any other this venue has seen before, and it’s sure to be worth more than every second and penny of your time.
Grab your tickets to see Modest Mouse now – you will not regret it!
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September 21, 2026UncategorizedWILL RETURN in 2027
September 21st, 2026 by Traci Turner
The insanity for Oasis tickets last year obviously showed the guys we want more of them. After some social media teasing, the Manchester band officially announced a 2027 tour.
Oasis Live ‘27 will take the English brothers through the U.K., Europe, and the good ole U.S. of A.
“START THE CELEBRATIONS!!!!” the band said in a statement. “After a period of reflection ‘The Most Damaging Pop Cultural Force In Recent British History’ has declared itself fit for purpose and will once again return to lift the spirits of the people. Come witness the fitness. It shall be a sight to behold.”
While the official tour launch is in Glasgow, and their hometown of Manchester gets 11 dates, Oasis will play on our shores in only two locations: August 10th, 13th, and 14th in Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium; and August 20th, 21st, and 24th in Vegas at Allegiant Stadium. Richard Ashcroft will lend support on all dates.
The once feuding brothers – who now seem to get along extremely well – Liam and Noel Gallagher also released a documentary about their reunion, “Don’t Look Back in Anger.” Photos at events for the documentary show the guys affectionately hugging each other.
But, this week Noel called into a sports radio program to discuss soccer yet let some Oasis info drop. The band knew they would do another leg while just weeks into the first tour. “We were having such a great time that … why wouldn’t you?” he said. But, when asked if he would want to tour past 2027 or release new music, Noel was not enthusiastic.
If you want your “Wonderwall,” “Champagne Supernova,” “Supersonic,” and “Live Forever” live, you best find a way to get your Oasis tickets now.
Tickets will only be available to fans who have registered in advance on the band’s website.
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September 20, 2026UncategorizedPUBLIC IMAGE LTD
Live From HOB, San Diego
September 20th, 2026 by Amaris Becker
The floor was already slightly sticky by the time I walked into the House of Blues in San Diego on September 11th. That’s not meant to be a complaint, but an observation of what was about to come.
Public Image Limited were about to play in about as close you can get to a basement venue in San Diego. Downtown on a Friday night, the floor was telling me what kind of show it was going to be.
Plague Vendor opened with a set that surely shook the ground outside the venue. The Whittier band went hard and fast with fan favorites like “Anchor to Ankles,” “Breakdance on Broken Glass,” “Freight Train,” and “UNC.”
There was one very noticeable addition to the lineup which everyone picked immediately. Starcrawler guitarist extraordinaire Henry Cash was electrifying the crowd.
In addition to the electrifying Cash illumination, lead singer Brandon Blaine was in exceptional form. Blaine marveled the crowd with his James Brown-Esque dance stylings, quasi mini-moon-walk promenade and his high intensity Kung-Foo high kick moves really were a sight to see.
As expected, he sounded bangin’ when he delivered on “Black Sap Scripture,” and fan favorite “New Comedown.” Being Ohana Fest veterans, Plague Vendor knew what the crowded wanted and needed and sure enough; Blaine gave it to them.
The intermission didn’t take long at all. Before we knew it, the room was packed with people of all ages. There were quite a few young people, mainly in all black with ripped tights or tee shirts, seemingly accompanying their parents. But it was mainly old school punks in vests covered in patches and rips, along with a surprising number of British accents. Gauges, dyed hair, and one woman in a t-shirt that just said “Devo was right” stood out.
The vast majority of the crowd skewed older, full of people who had been around since the beginning of punk. Maybe a sign of their age but throughout the show they mostly swayed, with some scattered fist pumping. But middle fingers went up constantly, at the band, at each other, and at nothing in particular. It read as affectionate, it seemed to be its own language, and everyone seemed fluent.
John Lydon walked out in a white suit with red dyed hair and big gold hoop earrings, holding a pink drink. He turned 70 this year and he has stopped performing stage edict, which is the point. In my opinion, he is not a clean man, but he never pretended to be.
Several times throughout the night he shot visible snot rockets out of his nose landing somewhere one stage. Every time the crowd exploded with excitement and I was honestly impressed that he could create that much mucus.
“Public Image” opened the night, which was the correct decision and set the tone for the evening. “Home” and “Know Now” followed, but the fourth song is where things really ramped up. For “World Destruction,” the band really began to click. I could feel the bass in my chest and my heart seemed to sync up to it.
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Lu Edmonds was one of the best things on that stage. Alternating between guitars and saz (what looked like an electric lute), and he seemed visibly delighted the entire time, interacting with the crowd almost as much as Lydon did.
Scott Firth handled bass and keyboards, sometimes within the same song, wearing a shirt that said “no.” which I thought was very punk. It was fantastic to watch him change effortlessly between the two instruments he’s spent his career mastering.
Mark Roberts was on drums, focused and locked in, and he did a genuinely impressive job of catching Lydon’s cues. He is the newest addition, having joined PiL in 2025. He was watching everything and seemed to never miss a beat, even a backing track for whenever Lydon addressed the crowd.
“This Is Not a Love Song” and “Poptones” carried the middle of the set. There was not a lot of banter with the crowd, but at one point Lydon did ask the audience to yell “cock,” and they obliged enthusiastically. He asked for it louder, to make all the noise Los Angeles could not, which was a direct shot at the Belasco show the night before. San Diego took the assignment seriously, and people screamed back another name for a male chicken. Long live the LA San Diego rivalry!
Then the whole band walked off for a cigarette break…
Lydon claimed it would be three minutes, but after about 10 minutes, the band returned. Much like a virgin on their wedding night, making us wait made us want it more. I do not think that was an accident, but the result of built-up knowledge from nearly 45 years of performing.
“Warrior” and “Open Up” hit harder than anything that came before them. Lydon sang loud enough to border on screaming. In the middle of the audience, a small pocket of teenage boys started jumping, and fists were raised in the air – this is what punk should be.
They closed with “Rise,” which the crowd sang along to, and effortlessly transitioned into “Religion,” then “Chant.” Lydon and the rest of the band took a dance break as they signed off, which from the stories I heard was an uncharacteristic surprise.
At a bar near the venue afterward, I heard someone describe John Lydon as the singer from the Sex Pistols. He’s fronted Public Image Limited since 1978. The Sex Pistols lasted about two and a half years. This man has been in this band longer than most of the young people at the concert have been alive, and he is still being introduced by a gig he held for less time than I spent in high school.
The tour is called This Is Not the Last Tour, which is either a promise or a joke, and when it comes to Lydon, it’s probably both.
Here is what I took away. John Lydon and Lu Edmonds were the rowdiest of anyone there. I came expecting mosh pits and spiked hair; I left slightly damp from the heat of the crowd but not exhausted.
I was one of the younger people in that room by a wide margin, and for most of the night I was watching something that belonged to a different generation. There’s a specific pleasure in standing in a crowd that knows exactly what it came for while you experience it for the first time.
The PiL tour continues throughout the country going into 2027. Do yourself a favor and get out and see this living legend; truly a bucket list band.
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September 18, 2026UncategorizedEVEN MORE
September 18th, 2026 by Traci Turner
The masters of hard rock known as Metallica have announced a 2027 North American stadium tour with help from Limp Bizkit and Avatar. The never-ending M72 tour will continue on after the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers close their Life Burns Faster Las Vegas Sphere residency.
Their 24-show residency at the Sphere begins October 1st and wraps up March 13th. The gents will take a small break, then head back out on the road in May.
This leg kicks off in Canada, stops in San Diego on May 13th at Snapdragon Stadium, visits Texas, Missouri, North Carolina, Buffalo, and more before closing in Salt Lake City on June 19th.
The M72 Tour launched way back in 2023 and has seen the band play 99 shows in 26 countries so far. Once the guys – James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Robert Trujillo, and Lars Ulrich – finally wrap this monster up, there could be new music. Last year Hammett told Rolling Stone, “I have 767 new ones for the next album,” but went on to say, “I don’t foresee us starting the next album for at least another year because we’re still finishing the tour.”
As for the openers, nu-metal legends Limp Bizkit continue to have a resurgence of popularity and will bring the “Nookie.” The dramatic Swedish metal band Avatar is also a guaranteed fantastic live show.
Tickets go on sale September 25th at 10 a.m. local time, but fan club members, Citi cardholders, and Verizon customers can grab some in various presales that start September 21st and 22nd.
Of course, you can feel good about buying tickets because “a portion of proceeds from every ticket sold will go to local charities via METALLICA’s All Within My Hands foundation.”
All Within My Hands has provided “grants of $19 million to career and technical education programs through its Metallica Scholars Initiative, $8.8 million to combat food insecurity, and $6.2 million to disaster relief and other critical local services worldwide.”
Get ready for even more Metallica… “Enter Sandman” live, lots of fire, and four legends of heavy metal.
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September 16, 2026UncategorizedA Fundraiser For
MIKE ROCHE
September 16th, 2026 by Jimmy Alvarez
For decades punk rock has been home for the soul and a lifestyle for many of us. Those who follow the scene know the bands that made punk rock what it is. Bands like Social Distortion, Adolescents, Descendents, and yeah … they are kinda an L.A. band, but they are beloved in the OC, the band is X.
Among all these greats, there is one more punk giant that really matters, T.S.O.L. (True Sounds of Liberty).
I remember seeing them all at places like Goodies in Fullerton, or the Golden Monkey in HB, Fender’s Ballroon in Long Beach, The Roxy and the Palladium were also their haunts.
The shows we all saw at each of these places were insanely cool and simply unforgetable.
On the other hand, time has a way of reminding us we are all human – even our punk idols and other legends.
We just got the news that T.S.O.L. founding member Mike Roche has been battling Parkinson’s disease.
While Mike is still fighting, it is time for the community to help out one of our sonic heroes.
Truth be told, there are a number of successful bands that may not even exist if it wasn’t for T.S.O.L., like The Offspring.
The Offspring recently posted that they just loved the way he slaps the bass and so did many others. It is unclear where they would be today if it wasn’t for T.S.O.L..
Honestly, Mike Roche has been part of the fabric of the OC punk scene for some time, so the love for him being displayed is genuine. When the call went out to put together a benefit show for him, the call was answered over and over again.
The benefit show will take place November 7th at Garden Amp. Bands that will play the benefit include The Offspring, Pennywise, Circle Jerks, Adolescents, Guttermouth, Death by Stereo and more (with special guests still to be announced).
This will be an epic event like no other taking place under the stars at Garden Amp. 100% of all proceeds will go directly to Mike Roche. In the event you can’t make this event, but you want to help, a GoFundMe page has been set up.
General tickets go on sale September 18th at 9 a.m. local time. Do yourself a favor and get tickets for this one, it will be an epic event we will be talking about for years to come. If you can’t make it and you have room in your heart and wallet, please help this legend!
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