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Tennis Brings their A-Game to the Constellation Room

December 12, 2017

By Claire Epting “I feel so badly that you’re stuck out in the hallway. Here, we’ll play this one for you.” When Alaina Riley, the female half of the dream-like dream pop duo Tennis addressed the few unfortunate souls unable to worm their way into a sardine-packed Constellation Room at the Observatory in Santa Ana, […]

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Old Friends and New Friends: Pinegrove at the Observatory

October 20, 2017

By Claire Epting On a warm Indian summer night in early October, the Observatory OC, in Santa Ana, CA, was filled with EDM fans for a group called Hippie Sabotage. Meanwhile, tucked in the Constellation Room, a smaller crowd of youths sipped on PBR and chatted amongst themselves, waiting patiently for the first act to […]

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KAABOO 2017 Recap

October 1, 2017

KAABOO is quickly becoming our favorite music festival. Killer weather, great people, a multi-demographical lineup, and, most importantly, no hipster chicks in indian headdresses. This year’s lineup was INSANE with headlining performances from Red Hot Chili Peppers, Weezer, Muse, P!nk, Alanis Morrissette, and the legendary Tom Petty. We got to catch up with a few […]

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September 16, 2017

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Post Animal’s “Go On The Wrong Tour” Leads Them to the Right Place

August 4, 2017

By Rachel Gunter Photos by Lia Hanson Hailing from the great city of Chicago is the heavy psychedelic rock band Post Animal. On Wednesday July 26, they made a stop in Santa Ana, CA at the Constellation Room as a part of their tour called “Go On The Wrong Tour”. Opening for them were the […]

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Wallows Illuminates the Constellation Room

July 11, 2017

By Reese Ravner Fresh to the alternative scene, Los Angeles-born indie rock band Wallows recently headlined the Observatory Orange County’s humble but treasured Constellation Room venue. Giant fluorescent palm trees and Christmas lights adorned the stage, and the room was filled with an unlikely fan-base considering the band’s Strokes-esque indie sound: pre-teens. This established group […]

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Cat Power is Back with Less Wattage and More Heart

July 10, 2017

By Claire Epting By now, Cat Power’s reputation precedes her. Charlyn Marie Marshall has been making music under the moniker since the 1990’s. She’s collaborated with musicians such as Dave Grohl and Eddie Vedder, and has dabbled in fashion (known for her trademark “neo grunge” look). Her cover of “Sea of Love” is on the […]

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Concert Review: Arroyo Seco Weekend

July 9, 2017

By Erica Evans ______________________________ There was a little something for everyone at Arroyo Seco Weekend on June 24 and 25 at The Pasadena Rose Bowl. Whether you’re into music festivals for the vendors, the food, the mainstream, jazz or indie music scene, Arroyo Seco Weekend really brought all ages together. Vendors are becoming just as […]

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Blind Pilot Soars at the El Rey

July 3, 2017

By Claire Epting Hailing from Portland, Oregon, Blind Pilot at first seems to fit the Portlandia stereotype to a tee. Indie folk band? Check. A banjo player? Check. At least one member with a beard? Check. But on June 24th at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles, the band— led by frontman Israel Nebeker— […]