Walking into the House of Blues in Anaheim on November 9th, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. It had been decades since I’d last seen Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark; the last time was back in 1988 at the Rose Bowl when they opened for Depeche Mode during the Concert for the Masses. I […]
The House of Blues Anaheim was revived with the 2000s emo scene as The Used brought their 25th Anniversary Tour for three nights, celebrating their albums that helped shape the entire scene. Each show highlighted a different album: Night One brought forth their deeply personal 2002 self-titled debut, the third night was reserved for their […]
Scream for me, Anaheim! Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson brought his Mandrake Project Tour to the United States — with Anaheim, California being the first tour date. In 2024, Bruce and his House Band from Hell played two warm-up shows — one at the famous Whisky A Go Go in Los Angeles, and the other […]
On December 18th, Orange County natives Social Distortion headlined a sold out show at House of Blues Anaheim. They were supported by The Hangmen from Los Angeles. Walking up to the venue, there was a big line of people waiting to get in and you could feel the anticipation in the air. This was the fifth Anaheim […]
Anaheim’s Honda Center was roaring Friday, September 6th with metalheads stoked to catch Slaughter to Prevail, Marilyn Manson, and Five Finger Death Punch. Home of The Mighty Ducks was a nice, cool air-conditioned venue for all the rockers dressed in black to escape the Los Angeles heat and get rowdy in a mosh pit… or […]
Melanie Martinez’s Trilogy Tour has been a tremendous success, selling out arenas throughout North America. On June 27th, it was brought back to SoCal once again, giving fans at the Honda Center in Anaheim a chance to witness Martinez’s expansive creativity, expressed in a way she has never done before. A tour featuring her three […]
Excitement filled Anaheim as fans eagerly waited outside the House of Blues in the rain. The line was so long that security had to redirect people inside the 4th floor of the parking garage in the Garden Walk! Although rain was falling, it did not bring down the moods of eager Enanitos fans. As soon […]
When it comes to a country fan base, it doesn’t get much bigger than the ‘COJO Nation’. Cody Johnson played to a sold-out crowd at the Honda Center in Anaheim during the second show of The Leather Tour, which is also the title of his newest album. The “The Painter” singer, with the hit that […]
In a festive fusion of timeless hits and heartwarming holiday tunes, Chris Isaak brought his It’s Almost Christmas Tour to the City National Grove of Anaheim, and it was nothing short of a jubilant celebration. The multi-talented Grammy-nominated artist, known for his magnetic stage presence, versatility, and distinctive voice, showcased a perfect blend of his […]
Atlanta-based rock band, Collective Soul, has been steadily making music since 1992. That’s 30 years, 11 albums,1,304 shows, – and, man, they still got it! On January 26th, Collective Soul rocked the Anaheim music scene. Playing to a packed house at the City National Grove of Anaheim, frontman Ed Roland shared his high energy with […]
COVID-19 ended live shows, diminished studio sessions and new album releases, put countless crew members on hiatus and it ruthlessly harmed one of the things so many of us love. No band nor venue was spared. But through it all, and many other life challenges over the years, Monique Powell, the radiant, charismatic, strong, and […]
On November 18, 2022, Orange County welcomed back their very own Save Ferris to the House of Blues in Anaheim, and it was a glorious night! Charged up by the awesome opening acts The Inciters and La Probeska (OMG I cannot wait to see them again live and cover one of their shows someday!), the […]
As I entered the ever-inviting House of Blues in Anaheim, California for The Pixies’ show, I was filled with mixed emotions. First, let me say that I am embarrassed that this was my first Pixies’ concert… I have really enjoyed their music since Surfer Rosa, but just never have had the chance to see them […]
When I was assigned to cover the Iron Maiden show at the Honda Center on September 21st, I was beyond stoked. I had not seen Maiden in decades… literally decades. The last time I saw them was in 1987 for their Somewhere on Tour run. Needless to say, as we all get older, we tend […]
On July 1st, the 80s flashed back in Anaheim at the House of Blues. The Motels headlined with night with support from Gene Loves Jezebel, Bow Wow Wow, When in Rome and The Untouchables. The Untouchables hit the stage first, getting everyone warmed up with favorites like “I Spy (For The FBI)”, “Free Yourself” and “Wild […]
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