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The Fifth Annual Dia de Los July 23, 2024 by Kevin Gomez Deftones, the prolific hard rock band from Sacramento, have announced the lineup for their fifth annual Dia De Los Deftones taking place November 2nd, and it is impressive! The band’s sound has evolved over the years, and each member’s musical tastes spans variousContinue reading “FIFTH ANNUAL DIA DE LOS DEFTONES LINEUP ANNOUNCED”

Helping Hands Concert & Auction July 22, 2024 by David Jackson Metallica’s M72 Tour is slowly winding down. From the tour’s first show last year to where we are now, the atmosphere has been nothing short of numbing to the core. While they already stopped by our area last year, eyes are set on theContinue reading “METALLICA | HELPING HANDS CONCERT AND AUCTION”

Returns to Pacific Amphitheatre July 23, 2024 by Michelle Cooper This is a tour that brings me back to my roots and my love for music. Saturday mornings, while the rest of the house was asleep, I would be downstairs alone, standing on my green-shag carpet with my black and white TV on, waiting forContinue reading “KOOL & THE GANG RETURNS TO PAC AMP”

featuring The Afghan Whigs Live at the Observatory North Park July 22, 2024 Review by Samuel Hill  A musical masterclass was delivered by neo-psychedelic elder statesmen The Church and The Afghan Whigs at San Diego’s Observatory, a dark, sumptuous venue that was perfect for the sound that night. A stark, moody stage lighting set theContinue reading “THE CHURCH | LIVE IN SAN DIEGO”

New Music and Tour from July 19, 2024 by Holly Jones They are one of the bands we love from the ‘90s, and The Smashing Pumpkins are ready to make some noise this summer with a new album and a North American tour. Best known for hits like “Tarantula,” “Rhinoceros,” Today,” “1979,” “Tonight, Tonight,” “Disarm,”Continue reading “NEW MUSIC & TOUR FROM THE SMASHING PUMPKINS”

Live at SoFi Stadium July 18, 2024 Review by Steve Allen A wise man once said, “You can’t always get what you want.” In this year of nothing can shock us, the Rolling Stones may have done just that as their Hackney Diamonds tour rolled into SoFi Stadium. Local sensation The Linda Lindas – aContinue reading “THE ROLLING STONES LIVE AT SOFI STADIUM”

North American Tour With Marcy Playground July 17, 2024 by Holly Jones With concert season well underway, some of our favorite bands are going on the road. With that in mind, great news about the man, the myth, the legend that is Art Alexakis and Everclear. This incredible band is going to hit the roadContinue reading “EVERCLEAR | 2024 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR”

The Future Has Arrived For July 17, 2024 by Nancy Evans The future has arrived for Irish post-punkers Fontaines D.C. with new music and a tour. We last saw them at Primavera Sound, Los Angeles, and did they open eyes and hearts of the musically inclined crowd. This band has always had an aura surroundingContinue reading “THE FUTURE HAS ARRIVED FOR FONTAINES D.C.”

Opens This Weekend July 16, 2024 by Traci Turner The 2024 OC Fair is ready to launch and promises fun for everyone with the theme “Always a Good Time!” This Friday Costa Mesa will once again welcome the sights, sounds, and scents of the annual OC Fair for its 23-day run, which means you haveContinue reading “OC FAIR SET TO OPEN”

3rd Annual Gutterfest Live at Garden Amp July 15, 2924 Review by Kevin Gomez For all their goofing around and hijinks, Orange County’s punk rock clowns, Guttermouth sure know how to throw a party. Over a dozen bands gathered one again at the Garden Amp in Garden Grove to celebrate all things Guttermouth. As theyContinue reading “THIRD ANNUAL GUTTERFEST LIVE AT GARDEN AMP”