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Ready to Trick or Treat to the Beat September 28th, 2026 by Kevin Gomez All systems go! The Aquabats are back to haunt your October and this time on a much larger scale. Last year the OC ska-punk superheroes hosted the inaugural Trick or Treat to the Beat – four concerts that were “a HalloweenContinue reading “THE AQUABATS! | READY TO TRICK OR TREAT TO THE BEAT”

Announce First Album in Nine Years CARNAVAL DE LUZ September 27th, 2026 by Traci Turner U2 is back, baby! The Irish rockers are ready to blast our ears with some Spanish flair this time when they deliver “Carnaval De Luz,” their 16th studio album and the first album of new material in nine years. TheContinue reading “U2 | CARNAVAL DE LUZ IS COMING”

GODSMACK & 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 IContinue reading “GODSMACK & STP DELIVER THE RISE OF ROCK TOUR AT HONDA CENTER”

Get 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 theirContinue reading “LOS RABANES IS HERE | THE WEST COAST TOUR”

Get 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 hitsContinue reading “THE FUTURE IS NOW | GET TO KNOW FONTAINES D.C.”

PETER 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 thatContinue reading “PETER HOOK & THE LIGHT | LIVE FROM THE HOLLYWOOD PALLADIUM”

Announce 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 exactContinue reading “THE INTERRUPTERS | ANNOUNCE 2027 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR”

Remembering 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 fiveContinue reading “REMEMBERING NFG’s CHAD GILBERT”

FINAL 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 incredibleContinue reading “JOURNEY | FINAL FRONTIER TOUR COMES TO HONDA CENTER”

MODEST 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 withContinue reading “MODEST MOUSE | AN ERASER AND A MAZE TOUR COMING TO THE PALLADIUM”