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Announces West Coast Tour February 23rd, 2026 by Jimmy Alvarez Punk rock had been a big-big part of our culture since its humble beginnings in the mid ’70s. Bands like Sex Pistols, The Damned, The Clash, Buzzcocks, New York Dolls and Ramones led the way on their high-energy road to ruin. Since then, bands likeContinue reading “PENNYWISE ANNOUNCES WEST COAST TOUR”

Coming to Hollywood Bowl February 23rd, 2026 by Amberlee Meyer The Hollywood Bowl will host an evening of American rock icons with the legendary Texas blues-rock band ZZ Top, and the formidable Midwest pop-rock group Cheap Trick, for one night only, August 5th. Both giants will tour independently of one another this spring and summer.Continue reading “ZZ TOP & CHEAP TRICK COMING TO HOLLYWOOD BOWL”

Live at The Observatory Santa Ana February 20th, 2026 Review by Todd Markel The Observatory in Santa Ana hosted what promised to be a stacked night of old-school punk. That promise took a small hit just days before the show when The Dickies quietly bowed out for unknown reasons. Disappointing, sure, but once the lightsContinue reading “BLACK FLAG: LIVE AT OBSERVATORY SANTA ANA”

To Invade Hollywood Bowl with The English Beat & Adam Ant February 20th, 2026 by Traci Turner One of the best live acts around is headed our way this year, and they are bringing two incredible acts with them AND doing it all at the legendary Bowl! The British “Cool Cats” known as Squeeze doContinue reading “SQUEEZE SET TO INVADE HOLLYWOOD BOWL WITH FRIENDS”

Presents Inaugural Field of Dreamz Fest February 19th, 2026 by Joey Clark Petco Park, the home of the Padres, will play host to Slightly Stoopid’s latest venture, the Field of Dreamz Festival. The festival is undoubtedly rooted in reggae and rock with the lineup and is the first festival for the band to craft. WithContinue reading “SLIGHTLY STOOPID PRESENTS: FIELD OF DREAMZ FESTIVAL”

JOE JACKSON New Music and Tour HOPE AND FURY February 18th, 2026 by Amberlee Myer Legendary British singer songwriter Joe Jackson is at it again! His forthcoming album, “Hope and Fury,” is set to drop April 10th, and promises a compilation of a thoughtful, provocative blend of rock, jazz, and funk with heavily Latin influences.Continue reading “JOE JACKSON | HOPE AND FURY IS COMING”

NO KINGS Land of Hope & Dreams AMERICAN TOUR February 18th, 2026 by Jimmy Alvarez The year was 1984 and music was life. MTV was blowing up and bands like Depeche Mode, The Cure, Eurythmics and Culture Club were everywhere. For me, I was fascinated by a band out of Ireland called U2. Needless toContinue reading “SPRINGSTEEN | NO KINGS LAND OF HOPE & DREAMS AMERICAN TOUR”

REMAINS UNSTOPPABLE February 16th, 2026 by Traci Turner The one band that I insist will put you in a celebratory mood every single time is returning to North America this year! Grammy nominated reggae-pop legends, UB40 announced their 2026 U.S. and Canadian trek, The Unstoppable Tour, which will kick off in September. Launching in CanadaContinue reading “UB40 REMAINS UNSTOPPABLE”

Live at the Wiltern February 13th, 2026 by Amber Meyer The mood for State Champs’ Celebrating 10 years of Around The World and Back at The Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles was… pure, unadulterated excitement! This Albany five-piece pounded out energetic bubblegum pop-punk tunes with sing-along choruses. The band’s over-the-top, dedicated fans came out inContinue reading “STATE CHAMPS LIVE AT THE WILTERN”

COMING TO GARDEN AMP February 11th, 2026 by Amberlee Meyer March 28th, Cool Cats Big Bad Voodoo Daddy bring their swing revival sound to the Garden Amphitheater in Garden Grove. It’s their only Southern California show, and it’s a show you won’t want to miss. Formed in the sleepy surf town of Ventura, the bandContinue reading “BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY | COMING TO GARDEN AMP”