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Joma Mandocdoc
4 days ago2 min read
Concert Recap: Foster the People and Good Neighbours Light Up The Observatory in Santa Ana
Indie pop legends Foster the People and the up-and-coming Good Neighbours took the stage, and I was lucky enough to be there.
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Joma Mandocdoc
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Marianas Trench Unleashed an Unforgettable Performance at The Observatory on Their ‘Force of Nature’ Tour
Marianas Trench electrified The Observatory with a dynamic performance on their “Force of Nature” tour, blending passion, vocals, and energy
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Joma Mandocdoc
Dec 5, 20241 min read
Bite Me Bambi and Bar Stool Preachers Brought Infectious Ska-Punk Energy to Alex's Bar Long Beach
Skankin’ and slammin’ all night—Bite Me Bambi and Bar Stool Preachers brought ska-punk energy to the next level at Alex’s Bar!
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Joma Mandocdoc
Dec 5, 20242 min read
The Devil Wears Prada Tore The Roof Down at House of Blues Anaheim
Equal parts aggressive and emotional, chaotic and precise- The Devil Wears Prada is a must-see force to experience live.
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Joma Mandocdoc
Dec 5, 20242 min read
Prince Daddy & The Hyena Rock The Glass House in Pomona with Heart to Gold, Cliffdiver, and Ben Quad
The Glass House in Pomona buzzed with energy as Prince Daddy & The Hyena headlined a night of raw punk music.
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Joma Mandocdoc
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The Wayfarer Costa Mesa gets the Dark Industrial Pop Treatment from Aesthetic Perfection
Aesthetic Perfection's infectious energy brought about a hypnosis which had the crowd chanting and singing along.
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Joma Mandocdoc
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New Found Glory Brings Pop-Punk Nostalgia to The Wiltern for 20 years of 'Catalyst'
The Wiltern was droning with energy as New Found Glory took the stage for 20th anniversary of Catalyst.
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Joma Mandocdoc
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Joma Mandocdoc
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Joma Mandocdoc
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The Hypnosis of Crowjane
Post-punk group Crowjane graces the Supply and Demand stage with a dark and brooding aura.
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Joma Mandocdoc
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LA-based Willowake Turns The Tide At Moroccan Lounge
I've always been an old soul judging by the music I listen to, that ever-so enduring "90's rock" on endless repeat in the car, at work,...
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Long Beach-based psychedelia at its finest, Soundfrom is a group of local heavy hittin’ trippers that’ll give you a multi-sensory...
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