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Live at Petco Park September 15, 2024 Review by Matt Martinez Growing up in the ‘90s, I watched the evolution of the boy bands and teen pop stars – NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, 98 Degrees, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Mandy Moore, and many others. Many of these artists were introduced to me by my mom whoContinue reading “P!NK LIVE AT PETCO PARK”

ARE F**KING DEAD NORTH AMRRICAN TOUR And This Time They Really Mean It! September 15, 2024 by Christina Sanchez Refused are ALMOST fucking dead… and they mean it this time! Tickets are on sale now for their 2025 North American tour, and in even better news: the legendary Quicksand will be their special guest forContinue reading “REFUSED ARE F**KING DEAD NORTH AMERICAN TOUR”

SAN DIEGO MISSION BAYFEST Returns to Mariner’s Point Park September 12, 2024 by Jimmy Alvarez As the never-ending summer of 2024 slowly sunsets, what a better way to look towards the fall than with another raging festival. Waterfront Park is the venue, San Diego is the city, and Mission Bayfest is the event that willContinue reading “SAN DIEGO MISSION BAYFEST RETURNS TO MARINER’S POINT PARK”

Summer of ’99 and Beyond Festival Live at Glen Helen Amphitheater September 11, 2024 Review by Matt Martinez I have heard the statement “fads always repeat themselves every 20 years” for my entire life, but I’m only now getting to an age where I can actively see it happen right in front of my eyes.Continue reading “SUMMER OF ’99 AND BEYOND FESTIVAL”

Live at Helpful Honda Sound Space September 9, 2024 by James Keith It takes a lot for a band to cause a ruckus in L.A., but that’s exactly what happened last week when Sum 41 visited the Helpful Honda Sound Space at the KROQ studios. It is no secret that Ontario, Canada’s number one sonsContinue reading “SUM 41 LIVE at KROQ’s HELPFUL HONDA SOUND SPACE”

Friendsgiving With Dirty Heads & Friends At KIA FORUM September 15, 2024 by Traci Turner Let’s face it – after the debate last night and the election in November, the holidays with family are looking to be INTENSE. Thankfully we have a night that will be free from fights over felons and tears over taxes.Continue reading “A DIRTY HEADS FRIENDSGIVING AT KIA FORUM”

ONENESS TOUR Live at Kia Forum September 8, 2024 Review by Jimmy Alvarez It’s been a minute since I went to a concert where so many people from so many different walks of life were gathered to pay homage to a great band. Perhaps the last time was 1979. The place was the Fabulous Forum,Continue reading “SANTANA LIVE AT THE KIA FORUM”

Live at Pacific Amphitheatre September 9, 2024 Review by John Gilhooley Walking into the Pacific Amphitheatre, it became clear I was about to take a trip back in time. From the fashion choices on display – bell bottom jeans, fringed denim jackets, tie-dyed tees, and Wallabees shoes – to the plethora of American flags onContinue reading “JOHN FOGERTY LIVE AT PACIFIC AMPHITHEATRE”

Returns to the House of Blues Anaheim September 9, 2024 by Holly Jones It’s been an arduous, long and winding last 24 months for Mike Ness of Social Distortion but going full throttle has always been the story of his life. Battling throat cancer, Ness has made his way back to the stage and soundsContinue reading “SOCIAL DISTORTION RETURNS TO ORANGE COUNTY”

Set to Rock the Regent Theater September 8, 2924 by Shane Pase Alt-rock veterans Everclear are bringing their gritty guitars and catchy hooks to the Regent Theater in Los Angeles on September 19th. The Portland-born band, led by front-man Art Alexakis, has been cranking out hits for over three decades and show no signs ofContinue reading “EVERCLEAR SET TO ROCK THE REGENT”