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Gary is a music fanatic, highlighting the best in OC bands, venues, and music events. He is the author of "A Gopher I Couldn't Defuse," an illustrated collection of his weekly short story, the Uncle Sal Chronicles.

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Karl Fest 2009: local music and local beer

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...
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The Music of Star Wars at Honda Center

Few things have impacted American culture like the Star Wars franchise. With movies, books (both novels and graphic...
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AFI releases Crash Love

AFI releases its first new studio album since Decemberunderground in 2006. Crash Love will be available in stores tomorrow. However, if you are...
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Jon Snodgrass, Chad Rex, and Joey Cape at The Gypsy Lounge

Another weekend is upon us and perhaps you are wondering how to spend Friday night. Well, how about a triple bill...
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Atreyu's new song "Stop Before It's Too Late"

Orange County's own Atreyu has made quite a name for itself. It is a band with a devoted following, and not just in...
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Los Campesinos visits southern California

Welsh band Los Campesinos! was scheduled to play a pre-coachella gig The Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa back in April. Maybe you caught the band at...
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Orange County band Mama Hagglin: Vibe

Mama Hagglin is a four-piece band from Orange County. You can learn something about this band before you even listen to the first track. The latest...
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Reverend Horton Heat headlines Hootenanny

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Independence day is not just a celebration of independence, but a celebration of the USA. And what better way to celebrate the USA than with some good...
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Dick Dale at The Coach House

When you think about southern California, a lot of things might come to mind. Celebrities, palm trees, grossly overpriced (and overtaxed) everything....
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The Offspring at Verizon Wireless on Friday

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It is always good when a local band that made it big comes back to play a show in the area where the band members grew up and got started. This...
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