http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:12:44 -0700 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:43:54 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Indie-Music-Spotlight-Big-John-Bates-and-the-Voodoo-Dollz?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner Big John Bates and the Voodoo Dollz is a band from Vancouver that I found on Music Alley. (If you've never visited this site, it is a tremendous resource for new music.) So I'd had a little sample of the band before I received Bangtown (De... Heavy Trash Vancouver band Big John Bates Bangtown Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:43:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Indie-Music-Spotlight-Big-John-Bates-and-the-Voodoo-Dollz?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Music-shows-on-Friday-20-November-in-OC?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner So you're in Orange County and you have convinced yourself that there is nothing cool to do on weekends. Not so fast, my friend. There are plenty of good things to do, particularly this Friday 20 November, which offers a little something for e... Crystal Antlers Grove of Anaheim Alex's Bar The Misfits Land of the Dead Swingin Utters Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:06:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Music-shows-on-Friday-20-November-in-OC?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Dead-Schembechlers-and-Hate-Michigan-Week?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner For a lot of folks, this is just another week in November, the week before Thanksgiving. But for one group of college football fans, and one band, this is the best week of the year. Why is that? Because this is the week leading up to the Ohio Stat... Dead Schembechlers Inglourious Buckeyes Woody Hayes Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:25:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Dead-Schembechlers-and-Hate-Michigan-Week?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Indie-Music-Spotlight-Satans-Pilgrims?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner Satan's Pilgrims is a five-piece band from Portland. Formed in 1991, the band is still plugging away with its distinct retro sound. After hearing this band on Radio Free Bakersfield and the GaragePunk Surfast, I was sufficiently intrigued to c... surf Radio Free Bakersfield GaragePunk podcast Portland band Satan's Pilgrims Psychsploitation Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:55:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Indie-Music-Spotlight-Satans-Pilgrims?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Supersuckers-play-Alexs-Bar-Long-Beach-on-14-November?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner Have you ever looked at your local music listings and noticed one that you thought was a misprint? That is exactly what happened when I was searching the local listings for this week and saw Supersuckers listed at Alex's Bar. That's right.... Long Beach Reverend Horton Heat Willie Nelson Steve Earle Alex's Bar Supersuckers Hey Ya The Last Vegas Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:35:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Supersuckers-play-Alexs-Bar-Long-Beach-on-14-November?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Exene-Cervenka-hits-the-road-supporting-Somewhere-Gone?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner Order your copy today. Exene Cervenka website Exene Cervenka has known a pretty successful career as a member of X and The Knitters. She has a new solo album (her first since 1991) entitled Somewhere Gone (Bloodshot Records) available now. And if yo... Detroit Bar Alex's Bar Exene Cervenka Somewhere Gone Bloodshot Records Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:00:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Exene-Cervenka-hits-the-road-supporting-Somewhere-Gone?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Indie-Music-Spotlight-Curtains-for-You?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner When I was introduced to the music of Seattle's Curtains for You, I was told to expect "The Beatles meets Vaudeville meets The Muppet Show." While I didn't find myself with a strong urge to throw fish a la Lew Zealand, I can say ... Seattle band Curtains for You Spark and Shine Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:14:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Indie-Music-Spotlight-Curtains-for-You?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Blues-guitarist-Alastair-Greene-the-blues-clicked-with-me?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner What drew you to the blues? Originally for me, it was a friend of my dad that loaned me some records. I'd already been into some blues-based hard rock bands like Led Zeppelin, Cream, Hendrix. This guy loaned me BB King Live at the Regal, Bud... BB King Buddy Guy Alastair Greene blues Alan Parsons Delta Groove Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:00:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Blues-guitarist-Alastair-Greene-the-blues-clicked-with-me?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Play-On-by-Carrie-Underwood-available-in-stores-Tuesday?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner Nashville star Carrie Underwood has a lot of big things in the pipeline, beginning Tuesday with the release of her new album Play On. The follow-up to the wildly successful Carnival Ride contains the single "Cowboy Casanova." Also on T... Brad Paisley Carrie Underwood Play On Country Music Awards Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:49:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Play-On-by-Carrie-Underwood-available-in-stores-Tuesday?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Indie-Music-Spotlight-Utah-County-Swillers?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner I first came across country-punk band Utah County Swillers when I heard one of its tunes on Radio Free Bakersfield. So, I had some general idea of what to expect from this album, which arrived wrapped in part of a package that previously held cans... punk music country Mojo Nixon Utah County Swillers Big Bender Records Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:30:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Indie-Music-Spotlight-Utah-County-Swillers?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Rob-Zombie-plays-The-Palladium-on-Halloween?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner Hellbilly Deluxe 2 Rob Zombie website So, Halloween is only a couple days away and you don't have any plans. Maybe there is a party you could go to. But then you have to think about what sort of costume you are going to wear. And this close to the h... Rob Zombie Hellbilly Deluxe 2 Hollywood Palladium Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:36:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Rob-Zombie-plays-The-Palladium-on-Halloween?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Atreyu-celebrates-the-release-of-new-album-with-an-allday-webcast?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner Atreyu's new album Congregation of the Damned is available in stores today and the band members are inviting fans to experience the day with them via an all-day webcast. Via the band's Myspace page, you can follow the band throughout the d... Atreyu Atreyu webcast Congregation of the Damned Richmond Virginia Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:13:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Atreyu-celebrates-the-release-of-new-album-with-an-allday-webcast?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Weezer-releases-Raditude-on-27-October?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner It has been a little more than a year since Weezer released its last eponymous album. Fans of the band need wait no longer for a new release  Weezer releases a new album on Tuesday. And guess what. It's not eponymous. The new album Raditu... Jimmy Kimmel Weezer Raditude Lady Gaga Poker Face Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:50:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Weezer-releases-Raditude-on-27-October?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Quick-and-Easy-Boys-Bad-Decisions-with-Good-People?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner Good decision: buying this album The jaded music reviewer will tell you that nothing new can be done in music. Maybe that reviewer is right. The musical spectrum has been pretty well covered. However, maybe that reviewer is wrong. Maybe the jaded mu... music The Gypsy Lounge funk Tom Waits country P-Funk Quick and Easy Boys Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:33:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Quick-and-Easy-Boys-Bad-Decisions-with-Good-People?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Glenn-Patrik-a-mashup-of-Kansas-City-Texas-and-Chicago-blues?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner Glenn Patrik and the tools of his trade Like many blues players, Glenn Patrik comes from humble beginnings, but has gone from a housing project to playing with blues giants. Via phone, he discussed hopping trains, how he was drawn to the blues, and ... music blues BB King Glenn Patrik Count Basie Albert Collins Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:32:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Glenn-Patrik-a-mashup-of-Kansas-City-Texas-and-Chicago-blues?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d4-Toby-Keith-releases-American-Ride?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner Available Tuesday 6 October Like him or not, Toby Keith has made a living at the top of the charts this decade. He is currently there with an album that has not even been released yet. The title track to his new album "American Ride" (in s... country Jimmy Kimmel Toby Keith American Ride CMT Sun, 04 Oct 2009 09:26:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d4-Toby-Keith-releases-American-Ride?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Karl-Fest-2009-local-music-and-local-beer?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner Local beer, local music...what more do you need? So it's October, but times are tough and you can't make it to Germany for Oktoberfest. Fear not. Karl Strauss is hosting an event that combines two great things: local beer and local music. In additio... Orange County CA music Karl Strauss Dusty Rhodes & the River Band beer Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:16:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Karl-Fest-2009-local-music-and-local-beer?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Select-Yep-Roc-titles-for-only-5-each?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner One of many great Yep Roc titles available for $5 Financial times are still pretty tough, but that doesn't mean you have to pay full-price for all of your CDs. For the next two weeks, Yep Roc Records is offering select titles for only $5 each. That'... music Los Straitjackets Dave Alvin Robyn Hitchcock Heavy Trash Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:28:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Select-Yep-Roc-titles-for-only-5-each?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m9d29-The-Music-of-Star-Wars-at-Honda-Center?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner   Few things have impacted American culture like the Star Wars franchise. With movies, books (both novels and graphic books), animated features, etc., the saga has covered the cultural spectrum. But what would Star Wars be without the music? Ima... Orange County CA music Star Wars Darth Vader C3PO Honda Center Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:48:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m9d29-The-Music-of-Star-Wars-at-Honda-Center?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m9d28-AFI-releases-Crash-Love?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner   AFI releases its first new studio album since Decemberunderground in 2006. Crash Love will be available in stores tomorrow. However, if you are itching to hear the album before you can officially add it to your collection, you are in luck.&nb... Orange County CA music AFI Crash Love new music Tuesday Best Buy Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:58:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m9d28-AFI-releases-Crash-Love?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner