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Live at House of Blues Anaheim May 20, 2026 Review by Jimmy Alvarez Despite its very sleek and corporate-like facade, the House of Blues Anaheim would be transported into a punk-rockers paradise, at least for one night. It was a sold-out house, the line to get in was crazy long, but everyone was in suchContinue reading “PENNYWISE & FRIENDS | LIVE AT HOUSE OF BLUES ANAHEIM”

Announce The Rats in a Cage Tour May 18, 2026 by Jimmy Alvarez It’s hard to believe the more things change, thankfully there are some things that you can always rely on. Dubbed as nearly four decades of unruly hits and dark treasures, the Chicago natives known as The Smashing Pumpkins will take to theContinue reading “THE SMASHING PUMPKINS | THE RATS IN A CAGE TOUR”

FIFTY SOMETHING TOUR Set to Kick Off at Kia Forum May 17th, 2026 by Jimmy Alvarez In the ‘70s, there was no greater powerhouse that came out of the Great White North than a band called RUSH! They formed in Toronto in 1968 and provided a bridge from vinyl records to everyday life. Rush woveContinue reading “RUSH | FIFTY SOMETHING TOUR SET TO KICK OFF AT KIA FORUM”

SCHOCK*WIEDLIN*LWIN & THE REFLEXX Making Memories at Garden Amp May 14, 2026 Review by Amberlee Meyer It was supposed to be just another Saturday night in the OC. But the weather turned that night at the Garden Amp. It was warm, nothing out of the ordinary there, but it was the performances on the stageContinue reading “SCHOCK*WIEDLIN*LWIN AND THE REFLEXX LIVE AT GARDEN AMP”

Sell Out House of Blues Anaheim May 13th, 2026 Review by Joey Clark Pop punk outfit, Boys Like Girls brought The Soundtrack of Your Life Tour to the House of Blues Anaheim on May 1st and May 3rd, selling out both nights. This tour was meant to be a celebration of two records, the 20thContinue reading “BOYS LIKE GIRLS | LIVE AT HOUSE OF BLUES ANAHEIM”

2026 Lineup Announced May 12th, 2026 by Kevin Gomez As we know, Ohana means family in Hawaiian. For the last 10 years, Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder has brought a music festival to beautiful Dana Point, CA where it feels like bands and fans alike gather to celebrate as one big happy family. It’s noContinue reading “THE OHANA FESTIVAL RETURNS WITH AN EPIC LINEUP”

Celebrates 40 Years of In Your Face Live at The Glass House, Pomona May 12th, 2026 Review by Matt Martinez A genre of music that normally doesn’t get the respect that it deserves is ska. I will be the first to admit that I haven’t given it the proper time of day. But when IContinue reading “FISHBONE | LIVE AT THE GLASS HOUSE POMONA”

Liz Phair & Sleater-Kinney Announce Flannel and The Fury Tour May 12th, 2026 by Traci Turner The effortlessly cool Liz Phair, and uber-kickass Sleater-Kinney, are joining forces for The Flannel and The Fury co-headline tour. “The Flannel and The Fury is a nod to 1990’s alt-rock culture and the female-fronted bands who staked their claimContinue reading “LIZ PHAIR & SLEATER-KINNEY | THE FLANNEL AND THE FURY TOUR”

THE LAST HURRAH May 11, 2026 by Jimmy Alvarez For fans worldwide, L7 recently made an announcement that was anticipated, and falling at the top of their “Shit List.” The bad news, this will be it for L7. The good news… Donita Sparks, Suzi Gardner, Jennifer Finch, and Demetra Plakas will give us their lastContinue reading “L7 | THE LAST HURRAH IS COMING TO THE WILTERN”

LIVE AT May 9th, 2026 Review by Jimmy Alvarez The 5th day of any calendar is typically very normal. That is, unless you consider the month of May. In many parts, especially in Southern California, May 5th is referred to as Cinco de Mayo, and that day is very special. Consider the celebrations associated withContinue reading “SOCIAL DISTORTION LIVE AT IN-N-OUT BURGER SOUND SPACE AT KROQ”