http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner en-us Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:35:21 -0700 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 06:12:21 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d28-My-favorite-albums-of-2009?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner This is the time of year when music writers everywhere put out a list of their top 10 albums of the year. I heard a lot of good stuff this year, but I am not going to do a top 10, simply because each of these albums is intriguing for different rea... Two Cow Garage Drag the River Clutch Strange Cousins from the West Blackberry Smoke Hill Country Revue Los Duggans thrashgrass Jon Snodgrass Alastair Greene blues Portland band Satan's Pilgrims Psychsploitation Uberband Live in Poland Best albums of 2009 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 06:12:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d28-My-favorite-albums-of-2009?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d24-Schwindys-indie-music-spotlight-Uberband?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner Überband is your new favorite band. Presumptuous? Perhaps. But wouldn't you want to say that your new favorite band is The Greatest Rock Band Ever™? Yes, it is the greatest rock band ever. Just ask keyboardist/vocalist RyThoJo. He&#... Frank Zappa Uberband Live in Poland Richard Marx Thu, 24 Dec 2009 22:09:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d24-Schwindys-indie-music-spotlight-Uberband?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d23-Spend-less-on-music-in-2010-with-podcasts?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner Maybe the economy is picking up. That probably depends on whom you ask. Even if it is, there is nothing wrong with resolving to spend less on music in the new year. After all, CDs can be close to $20 and paying $1 per download will add up in the l... blues Radio Free Bakersfield GaragePunk podcast RadiOblivion music alley Hambone blues Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:23:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d23-Spend-less-on-music-in-2010-with-podcasts?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d21-Portland-musician-Leigh-Marble-remixed-Twister?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner In 2007, Leigh Marble released the album Red Tornado. It was a musical smorgasbord that encompassed indie rock, blues, and folk influences. Now Marble is back with something completely different. Twister is a collection of six remixed tunes fr... Portland musician Leigh Marble Twister remix Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:31:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d21-Portland-musician-Leigh-Marble-remixed-Twister?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d20-Rage-Against-the-Machine-vs-Simon-Cowell?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner Rage Against the Machine is a band that has never been afraid to speak out on controversial topics: whether it is poverty, homelessness, or class. The band did an interview on BBC Radio 5 Live, in which they spoke about the campaign to make "... American Idol Mojo Nixon Rage Against the Machine Killing in the Name Sun, 20 Dec 2009 07:15:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d20-Rage-Against-the-Machine-vs-Simon-Cowell?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d18-Schwindys-indie-music-spotlight-The-Mighty-Regis?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner I'll admit it. I am a sucker for a good mix of Celtic and punk. The Pogues, Flogging Molly, Blood or Whiskey, The Tossers. I like all of them. So when I heard about The Mighty Regis, I knew it was a band I needed to explore further. This 7... Flogging Molly Celtic punk band The Mighty Regis Molly Malone's Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:00:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d18-Schwindys-indie-music-spotlight-The-Mighty-Regis?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d16-The-Fallen-Stars-benefit-show-for-OC-Food-Bank?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner Related articles Orange County Music Awards showcases at The Detroit Bar OC Music Awards nominees announced This is the time of year where we all think a little more about giving to those in need. Well, what if you could gi... The Fallen Stars OC Food Bank benefit Marlin Bar Huntington Beach Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:07:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d16-The-Fallen-Stars-benefit-show-for-OC-Food-Bank?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d14-Great-stocking-stuffer-Jack-Bruce-and-Robin-Trower-Seven-Moons-Live?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner Maybe you're a procrastinator and you haven't finished (or started) your Christmas shopping yet. Or maybe you have all the big items you need and at this point you need only those little stocking stuffer items. (Might I suggest my book A G... blues Trower Bruce Seven Moons Live Ruf Records Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:56:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d14-Great-stocking-stuffer-Jack-Bruce-and-Robin-Trower-Seven-Moons-Live?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d11-Schwindys-indie-music-spotlight-KreepS?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner If you check out the Myspace page for KreepS, you will see that the band lists itself as experimental/punk/surf. When asked asked where KreepS should be filed in a record store, the members responded that no one seems to know where to put it. Afte... surf Tom Waits Radiohead Kreeps Belly Full of Razor Blades Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:47:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d11-Schwindys-indie-music-spotlight-KreepS?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d8-Metallica-at-Honda-Center-Thursday-1210?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner When you talk to music fans, there are certain bands that provide a very split opinion. All you need to do is say the name of certain bands, and you are sure to spark a debate about the merits of it. Metallica is one of those bands. Some fans are ... Anaheim Honda Center Metallica Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:37:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d8-Metallica-at-Honda-Center-Thursday-1210?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d6-Songs-about-Cheating?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner With all the news about Tiger Woods, infidelity has been a very popular topic in the past week. Infidelity is always a topic in the world of music, so here is a list of songs about cheating. Many thanks to my loyal readers for suggesting some of t... Old 97s Johnny Cash Tiger Woods cheating The Lost Trailers Sun, 06 Dec 2009 17:59:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d6-Songs-about-Cheating?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d4-Schwindys-indie-music-spotlight-Beyond-Conception?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner [Author's note: the name of this column has changed, but the concept is the same. Each week, this writer will bring you another independent music feature.] Beyond Conception is a band I found by one of those happy accidents. My son was in ... The Coach House The Fray Beyond Conception Stix and Stones Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:08:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d4-Schwindys-indie-music-spotlight-Beyond-Conception?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d2-Happy-Birthday-Prince-of-Darkness?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner The recent "bad boy" story in music was all about how Adam Lambert kissed a dude at the AMAs and was subsequently disinvited from appearing on Good Morning America. Nice try Adam. But it takes more than a load of eyeliner and some sugges... Ozzy Osbourne birthday Adam Lambert AMA War Pigs Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:02:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d2-Happy-Birthday-Prince-of-Darkness?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d30-Jehosaphat-Blow-the-antiColdplay?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner Definitely not like Coldplay Jehosaphat Blow If you are someone who seeks out a variety of music, you will sometimes come across an artist that you just want to share with friends for some reason: whether it's the artist's sound, name, cover art, or... GaragePunk podcast Donkeysack Records Jehosaphat Blow Coldplay Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:51:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d30-Jehosaphat-Blow-the-antiColdplay?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d27-Indie-Music-Spotlight-Stereofix?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner The Warning Sign, an EP by Orange County four-piece band Stereofix, begins with "A Day without You." With its high energy level, distorted guitars, and driving drums, this is a good intro to what the band is all about. In short, this is ... Detroit Bar Orange County CA band Stereofix Warning Sign Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:46:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d27-Indie-Music-Spotlight-Stereofix?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d25-David-Arkenstone-Christmas-Lounge-Christmas-music-for-chilling?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner It's that time of year. Like it or not, you are going to hear Christmas music everywhere you go. But the trouble with Christmas music is that it's hard to find anything new. What if you like Christmas music, but you just want some that you... David Arkenstone Christmas Lounge Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:26:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d25-David-Arkenstone-Christmas-Lounge-Christmas-music-for-chilling?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Local-band-Beyond-Conception-headlines-The-Coach-House-Wednesday?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner It's the day before Thanksgiving, and you are looking for something to do. Maybe you're not going to granny's house until Thanksgiving Day. Or maybe you just want to make the most of the weekend before you have to go back to work and c... The Coach House Orange County CA band Beyond Conception Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:16:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1621-Orange-County-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Local-band-Beyond-Conception-headlines-The-Coach-House-Wednesday?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Music-Examiner 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