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Print ArticleWhite Elephant Mix: Dustin Kensrue of Thrice
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This year, OC/LB bands have come together to provide us with a smokin' holiday soundtrack called the White Elephant Mix. Dustin Kensrue, vocalist/guitarist of Irvine's post-hardcore heroes Thrice, switches gears for a straightforwardly jangly take on "Blue Christmas." Longtime Thrice fans may have heard this track on Kensrue's 2008 solo Christmas album This Good Night Is Still Everywhere that he wrote, recorded and produced with Teppei Teranishi.
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White Elephant Mix: Argyle Smile
(Click on the band's picture to hear their new holiday tune!)
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| Bridget Arias |
This year, OC/LB bands have come together to provide us with a smokin' holiday soundtrack called the White Elephant Mix. Jared Parsons of fey indie-poppers Argyle Smile gets a little goofy on his brief ode to one of life's most simple pleasures: macaroni and cheese.
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White Elephant Mix: Melanoid
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White Elephant Mix: Two Guns
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| Jennie Warren |
This year, OC/LB bands have come together to provide us with a smokin' holiday soundtrack called the White Elephant Mix. Two Guns--comprised of Kevin Poush, Aaron Bradford, Brad Lindsay, Harris Pittman and Gabe Palmer--have brought you their very own number "A Little More" to rock this holiday season. If you aren't already familiar, their song was featured on the finale of Jersey Shore, and they have been busy in the studio with Cold War Kids' producer Matt Wignall completing their full-length album Far People in Far Places. Lead singer Kevin Poush reveals his favorite holiday film and why he loves it so.
Don't fret, you'll be covered with Christmas cheer as you listen to our twelve local artists belt their hearts out here.
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White Elephant Mix: Moonshine and the Drugs
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This year, a few OC/LB bands have come together to provide us with a smokin' holiday soundtrack called the White Elephant Mix. Eclectic Long Beach rockers Moonshine and the Drugs sing "Sloppy Joe Santa" about Old Saint Nick smoking weed and drinking brandy--just like you always knew a guy with that stressful a job would do. Band member Rick Robbins tells us his favorite personal Christmas memory, and it's a holiday classic in its own right.
White Elephant Mix: I Hate You Just Kidding
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Donna Moyer
This year, OC/LB bands are giving us a season soundtrack, so whether you crave a merry beat or a melancholy ditty, we've got what you need. The Costa Mesa pop/folk duo consisting of Jessi Fulgham and Jeremy Brock include their delightful tune on our mixtape called, "It's Fun To Do Bad Things." Don't fret, you'll be covered with Christmas cheer as you listen to our twelve local artists belt there hearts out here. Below, you can read why the band is excited for Christmas this year, and their favorite holiday memory.
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White Elephant Mix: Franki Doll and the Broken Toys
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This year, OC/LB bands are giving us a season soundtrack, so whether you're rocking a merry beat or a melancholy ditty, we've got you covered. Punk-inspired rockers Franki Doll and the Broken Toys--Doll and guitarists Chris Khaos and Alex Smith, bassist Andy Montana, and drummer Jenson Avery--provide a pop gem called "I Wanna Rock (For XMAS)." Don't fret, you'll be covered with Christmas cheer as you listen to our twelve local artists belt their hearts out here. Meanwhile, read on to learn what Doll thinks of this festive time of year.
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Free Christmas Songs From Los Campesinos and More
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Punk Rock Christmas at Alex's Bar on Friday
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We could have talked to bands actually playing this show, but bands are boring. You know who's not boring? TKO head honcho Mark Rainey, who in addition to running his label operates a record store of the same name in Fountain Valley. This reporter can confirm that Rainey also knows how to throw a Vegas bachelor party, so a punk rock Christmas bash should be cake.
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