Rina Sawayama’s Unforgettable Performance at Observatory OC

Rina Sawayama’s Unforgettable Performance at Observatory OC

British sensation Rina Sawayama put on a stunning show at the Observatory on October 3rd, 2023, combining her eclectic pop-rock-R&B sound with dramatic theatricality. The sold-out crowd was mesmerized from start to finish, culminating in an all-out dance party to...
Annie DiRusso and Hannah Cole: “God, I Loved This Show”

Annie DiRusso and Hannah Cole: “God, I Loved This Show”

New music you really need to hear came to the Observatory in Santa Ana this month via Annie DiRusso’s “God, I Love This Tour” show.  First, headlining in the Constellation Room was Nashville-based indie rocker DiRusso. Her appealing sound — both guitar-driven and...
Hawaiian Shirts and Indie Rock

Hawaiian Shirts and Indie Rock

An intimidating line of teenagers in streetwear, sporting tracksuits and rare sneakers, curved around Santa Ana’s The Observatory, slowly moving through security as they removed cellphones and forgotten chains from their pockets, staring at a group of teens in...
Tennis Brings their A-Game to the Constellation Room

Tennis Brings their A-Game to the Constellation Room

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...
Old Friends and New Friends: Pinegrove at the Observatory

Old Friends and New Friends: Pinegrove at the Observatory

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...