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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”

INFEST THE WEST TOUR Live at House of Blues Anaheim September 8, 2024 Review by Shane Pase The House of Blues in Anaheim was buzzing with energy as Me First and the Gimme Gimmes took the stage for a night of punk rock covers that had the crowd singing, moshing, and laughing in equal measure.Continue reading “ME FIRST AND THE GIMME GIMMES LIVE IN ANAHEIM”

So Long and Thanks for All the Punk Final Shows at Punk in Drublic September 5, 2024 by Kevin Gomez The rumors had been swirling for a while, and finally just over two years ago, front-man Fat Mike (Burkett) announced that NOFX was finally calling it quits after four decades. Further details revealed a worldwideContinue reading “NOFX | THE FINAL SHOWS AT PUNK IN DRUBLIC”

Set to Play the Palladium in 2025 September 3, 2024 by Steve Allen High-flying Swedish rock band, The Hives continue tearing through the U.S. supporting their newest release, “The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons!” It’s their first full-length album in 11 years, and the band’s return has been nothing less than what you’d expect from The HivesContinue reading “THE HIVES RETURN TO THE HOLLYWOOD PALLADIUM”

Live at Pacific Amphitheater September 3, 2024 Review by Michelle Cooper It was another incredible summer night of music in Orange County when 311’s Unity Tour rolled into the Pacific Amphitheatre. While the summer trek features three bands that I consider to be more from my kids’ generation, I was looking forward to experiencing anContinue reading “311 LIVE AT PACIFIC AMPHITHEATER”