Anthony Green with the Dear Hunter at Fox Theater Pomona

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Meg Strouse OC Weekly
Green, aka the Energizer Bunny
Anthony Green
Fox Theater Pomona
Feb. 11, 2012


"The Beautiful Things" tour flew through Pomona last weekend, leaving fans captivated by the unprecedented energy of Saosin and Circa Survive alumni, Anthony Green. Supported by Isadora Crane and The Dear Hunter, Green reminded everyone why he became the solo artist we all know and have grown to appreciate over the years. Green's latest solo album, Beautiful Things was released early this year, and with The Dear Hunter and Green's backing band, Good Old War in tow, this was a show to add to your bucket list.
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Joachim Garraud at Sutra Last Friday Night

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Matt Oliver
Joachim Garraud

Joachim Garraud
Sutra-Costa Mesa
Feb. 13, 2011


Sutra was invaded all the way from Paris, France, as Joachim Garraud took over with keytar in hand. The resident DJ, Drew Pierce led the crowd in a prelaunch ritual for Joachim Garraud with club hits "Bounce," "Turn Me On" and "We Found Love."More >>

Dr. Dog at the Observatory Last Night

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Dr. Dog
February 9 2012
The Observatory


You know a band is going to give a good set when they have a plush lion's head hanging from a coatrack on the side of the stage.

Despite having probably the most ridiculous band name in the history of band names, Dr. Dog managed to completely dispel hipster apathy with their set last night at the Observatory. Theirs was indeed a performance to marvel at, as they turned a group of cool, collected and docile 20-somethings into the riled up crowd surfing hoodlums of their teenage years.

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Van Halen at the Forum Last Night

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Van Halen
February 8, 2012
The Forum

Some secret shows tend to be bigger than others. I've been fortunate to catch a few in my concert going years but last nights friends and family dress rehearsal show with Van Halen is definitely top five. Things started off great when it turned out the Forum wasn't charging their usual $25 rip off parking fee. 

Van Halen is gearing up for their world tour in support of their latest album, A Different Kind of Truth with original singer David Lee Roth back in the fold. Their tour stops off at the Honda Center on June 12th and you better get your tickets now. As a kid who used to wear a Diver Down painter's hat all the time back in the '80s, I was beyond excited to grab a rail spot on Eddie Van Halen's side of the stage.


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Where's The Band? At The Yost Theater Last Night

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Lydia Chain
Where's the Band? Tour
Yost Theater, Santa Ana
Feb. 7, 2012

Whatever happened to the golden days of emo when the singers on stage were just as weepy and insecure as our high school selves? Stalwarts, such as those who played the second installment of the Where's The Band? tour, apparently are dropping their backing musicians, embarking on solo careers and transforming into legitimate singer songwriters.

The result is ideal for their maturing demographic, but it definitely takes some getting used to. The show brought six band-less frontmen--including Dustin Kensrue (Thrice), Matt Pryor (The Get Up Kids), Chris Conley (Saves the Day), Anthony Raneri (Bayside), Ace Enders (The Early November) and Evan Weiss (Into It. Over It)--to a full house at the newly hosting Yost Theatre, giving each a quick 30-minute set to do with what they choose. More >>

Parker Macy, Danny Maika, Tully James Wilkinson and More at the OC Music Awards Showcase at the Continental Room Last Night

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Mandie and Ruby, Foxxhound, Danny Maika, Parker Macy, Tully James Wilkinson 
Continental Room, Fullerton
Feb. 7, 2012

The biggest criticism this curmudgeon will heap upon night six of the OC Music Awards has to do with the venue. Of all the beer bars and juke joint hosting this season's showcases, the Continental Room in downtown Fullerton is least conducive to a pleasant concert-going experience. 

The cramped, narrow dive became clogged with bodies early in the evening creating a noisy and stuffy environment that detracted from some of the performances. The amount of booze spilled by people jostling through the crowd to make their way to the bathrooms could have safely carried a drunk like Bukowski through a bad case of the DT's. But I suppose no reasonable person should walk into any Fullerton bar expecting the Hollywood Bowl.  

As for the performances, here's a quick breakdown:


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VHS or Beta At The Roxy Last Saturday Night

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Mary Carreon/OC Weekly
VHS or Beta

VHS or Beta
Roxy, Los Angeles
Feb. 4, 2012

Upon arriving to the world famous Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, I couldn't help but feel a bit overwhelmed by the venue's lush history. Enormous performers and bands such as Bob Marley & the Wailers, Prince, Pearl Jam, Van Morrison, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Jane's Addiction have graced the small theatre, making it one of LA's most historic music venues.

Being the crazy music junkie that I am, the second I walked into the Roxy I immediately noticed the black and white photographs of musicians hanging on the wall and instantly gravitated toward them. It wasn't until I started receiving intense stares by security that I realized I was observing the photos as if I were a 10-year-old in a toy store. Being a noob to the Roxy, I completely fell a victim to my surroundings--and it was awesome.

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John O'Callaghan and Kristina Sky at the Yost Theater Last Night

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Matt Oliver/OC Weekly
Kristina Sky
John O'Callaghan with Kristina Sky
Yost Theater, Santa Ana
Feb. 2, 2012

Ireland's No. 1 DJ John O'Callaghan headlined the Yost Theater on Thursday night, but LA's own Kristina Sky stole the show. Giant's house DJ, Daniel Minaya opened the night with his share of old school progressive house.More >>

Gotye at El Rey Theater Last Night

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Derek Waltz
Gotye
El Rey Theater
February 2, 2012

Every so often, a single comes along that sweeps across the Earth like some unstoppable force.  A song that's so sticky, you couldn't separate yourself from it if you tried.  Last year, that song was unarguably Foster the People's "Pumped Up Kicks."  Now that the calendar has turned its page to 2012, it seems we can already crown a winner for biggest radio hit of the year. 

Gotye's (pronounced "go-tea-yay") "Somebody That I Used to Know" is literally a universal presence these days.  Listeners feed off of the track, like a drug addiction with an unwavering stranglehold on your aural stimulus.  The combination of it's relatable lyrical content and the music's seduction makes it accessible for anyone who has a sensitive side, even transforming the ultimate brute into a softy.

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VIBE Dance Competition at UC Irvine Last Night

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Mary Pastrana/OC Weekly
San Mateo's Academy of Villains perform at VIBE 17 at UC Irvine's Bren Events Center.
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VIBE 17 Dance Competition 
Bren Events Center, UC Irvine
Jan. 29, 2012

There are two major consequences of attending the annual VIBE Dance Competition at UC Irvine. One, your ears will hurt from all the screaming and cheering ("Work it out, Jenn!" "Ohhhhhhh, shiiiiiit!"). And two, you'll probably go home and try to dance. 

 It's worth it, though. The hip-hop dance extravaganza that brought together 15 crews to battle it out on the Bren Events Center stage was four hours (whew!) of booty-shaking, pelvis-thrusting, head-spinning fun. Hosted by UCI's Lamba Theta Delta fraternity and emceed by funnydudes Lawrence Kao and Kunal Dudheke of Studio 64 Comedy, the event was all about showcasing talent here and beyond (two groups flew in from Japan!), while throwing in some sweet surprises (SPOILER: a marriage proposal--squee!). 
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