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Napalm Death and Cannibal Corpse - The Observatory - May 16, 2013

2013-05-17 12:54:26

By: Alex Distefano Napalm Death and Cannibal Corpse The Observatory May 16, 2013 It's been a while since this many bodies were packed so densely for a metal show at the Observatory. But, when y...

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Andrew McMahon - The Troubadour - May 16, 2013

2013-05-17 11:34:43

By: Brittany WoolseyAndrew McMahonThe TroubadourMay 16, 2013 Now that he's taken the firm leap to writing new material under his own name, Orange County's own Andrew McMahon took the stage of th...

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Ralphie May and Lahna Turner's Dirty Podcast is a Perfect 10.

2013-05-17 10:15:49

Getting a married couple to work together on a project in perfect harmony can sometimes be easier said than done. Especially when both of them are used to the spotlight. Chances are after a while...

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The Five Must-See Shows in OC This Weekend

2013-05-17 08:45:16

Friday, May 17 Sederra House of Blues Anaheim Anytime the punk shredders of Sederra come to the House of Blues Anaheim, they have a habit of bringing the entire Fullerton punk scene with them. ...

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First Ever 'Ladies Rock Camp' in OC Happens This Weekend!

2013-05-17 06:00:00

The push for an inaugural Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls in Orange County continues! This Saturday in SanTana, young women ages 18 and up will be taking on an extensive weekend of songwriting wor...

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Ska Band The Skeletones Are Not Too Old To Out-Skank You

2013-05-17 05:00:00

During the 1990s, the Skeletones used to play every friggin' show from the Inland Empire to Orange County. After search the Internet, you might assume that the 10-piece ska group from Riverside st...

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Famous Musicians Talk About Rock, In Illustrated Form

2013-05-17 04:00:00

We like reading quotations just as much as we like quoting musicians. So we illustrated our favorite five quotations from musicians. This week's topic: ROCK AND ROLL. ...

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The Rolling Stones - Honda Center - May 15, 2013

2013-05-16 07:30:15

The Rolling Stones Honda Center May 15,2013 You have to hand it to The Rolling Stones. If you told any rock fan, critic or musician that they'd be playing live shows nearing the age of 70, they ...

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K-von Wants to Give You the First Good Laugh of Persian New Year

2013-05-16 07:03:00

Standup comic K-von is much more than a pretty face. Born to a Persian dad and an American mom, his humor thrives on pushing ethnic boundaries, so everyone gets their fair share of jabs, no matter...

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Cassidy's is Great, But its Clientele Matches the Balboa Bar's Infamous Nickname

2013-05-16 07:00:00

[Editor's Note: We all know local music and dive bars go hand-in-hand. So in the interest of merging the two together on Heard Mentality, we bring you our newest nightlife column Dive, Dive, My ...

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Last Shot: Telling Your Friends You Have Cancer

2013-05-16 06:25:32

[Editor's Note: Longtime concert photographer and fellow Weekling Andrew Youssef found out almost two years ago that he had Stage IV colon cancer. In that time, he has continued to shoot tons of...

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[Exene Says . . .] Know Thyself

2013-05-16 06:00:00

[Editor's Note: Exene Cervenka is a writer, visual artist and punk rock pioneer. The OC transplant is the lead singer for X, the Knitters and Original Sinners. Her new column, Exene Says..., is h...

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Is Killer Mike the Perfect Link Between Dr. Dre and MLK?

2013-05-16 05:30:00

For Atlanta rapper Killer Mike, it has never been just about hip-hop. It has never been about preaching rhetoric over a beat. But his sharp-tongued lyrics and booming baritone carry enough ferocit...

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MT. OSSA Elevate Their Performances With Crazy Visuals

2013-05-16 04:00:00

Plenty of young bands rely on the use of video projection in their set to make their performance feel artsy and unique. Sadly, the simple act of rolling a moody, art-house film behind them onstage...

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Devendra Banhart Hangs Out at In N' Out Post-Observatory Show!

2013-05-15 11:00:24

Last night at the Observatory, freak folk superstar Devendra Banhart played an excellent set of acoustic wonder to a more than receptive audience, capturing hearts with his Mick Jagger-esque pree...

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Motorhead - Club Nokia - May 14, 2013

2013-05-15 09:30:46

Motörhead Club Nokia May 14, 2013 The privilege of watching Motörhead thrash on their instruments is certainly a good way to spice up any Tuesday night. But there is no way to start this review w...

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Rock The Bells To Feature "Virtual Performances" of Ol' Dirty Bastard and Eazy-E

2013-05-15 09:21:50

Last night, this year's lineup for the 10th annual Rock The Bells show in San Bernardino was announced and there seems to be a little bit for every type of hip-hop fan out there. The big news is ...

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Devendra Banhart - The Observatory - May 14, 2013

2013-05-15 06:00:00

Devendra Banhart The Observatory 5/14/13 To call Devendra Banhart prolific would be an understatement. Since making his debut in 2002, the Venezuelan/American singer-songwriter has released sev...

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What's the Best Way to Spend Your Band's Nest Egg?

2013-05-15 05:00:00

By: Jessica Hopper Are you a musician? Is your group having issues? Ask Fan Landers! Critic Jessica Hopper has played in and managed bands, toured internationally, booked shows, produced records,...

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Andy Grammer Got Turned Down By His College Acapella Team. Now Look at Him!

2013-05-15 04:00:08

In the day of the Internet-made superstar, Andy Grammer is a rarity. The 29-year-old has made a name for himself the old fashioned way: through hard work. For every YouTube sensation, a guy like ...

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