Music News
Post Animal’s “Go On The Wrong Tour” Leads Them to the Right Place
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”....
Wallows Illuminates the Constellation Room
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...
Cat Power is Back with Less Wattage and More Heart
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...
Concert Review: Arroyo Seco Weekend
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...
Blind Pilot Soars at the El Rey
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...
Coachella 2017 Recap
We hit the ground in Indio this year, ready to take on Weekend 2, armed with copious sunblock and a field mic to capture the best of Coachella 2017 and talk to a few of the bill’s standout acts. Seeking shelter from the relentless sun (with temps crossing 100), we had...
Concert Review: When We Were Young Fest at The Observatory Grounds
By Erica Evans ______________________________ Nostalgia was the theme at When We Were Young Fest (WWWY Fest) on Saturday, April 8 and Sunday, April 9 at the Observatory grounds in Santa Ana. Memories of old friends and past relationships filled the air. It had me...
Concert Review: The Kills at Anaheim House of Blues
By Erica Evans ______________________________ After 15 years of being located in Downtown Disney, The House of Blues in Anaheim moved across the street to the GardenWalk and welcomed The Kills for their 15th anniversary show on Monday, March 20. While the new House of...
Concert Review: The Shins at The Observatory North Park
By Erica Evans ______________________________ The crowd at The Shins show on Tuesday, March 7 at The Observatory in North Park San Diego was one I’ve never seen before. While waiting for The Shins to come on stage, you can hear tall and short strangers getting to know...