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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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 >>

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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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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 >>

​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. More >>

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VHS or Beta

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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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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 >>

Derek Waltz

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San Mateo's Academy of Villains perform at VIBE 17 at UC Irvine's Bren Events Center.

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