Chatmonchy @ Amoeba Hollywood 3/24/10
It’s rare for Japanese bands to play in the US, so the ones that actually do make it over here are generally either very talented…
indie rock
Travis @ House of Blues, Anaheim 4/9/09
Travis is one of those bands who seem to get better with age, despite the fact that their lesser-known debut album Good Feeling (1997) is…
Manhattan Love Suicides @ House of Shields 3/27/09
It’s a rare thing for bands to come along and really excite my interest in new music. The Manhattan Love Suicides are one of those…
The Submarines w/Morning Benders @ Detroit Bar 1/30/09
Orange County’s best venue for reasonably priced indie shows, the Detroit Bar, was treated to the sweet and sunny sounds of Los Angeles-based musical partners,…
The Long Blondes @ Glass House 6/3/08
ARTICLE AND PHOTOS BY LIANE CHAN JUNE 3 | POMONA—The Long Blondes played an exceptionally good show tonight at the Glass House in Pomona, a long…
Mates of State @ Henry Fonda 5/28/08
MAY 28 | HOLLYWOOD— A true indie rock show is just what you’d expect from Mates of State. Husband-wife duo Kori Gardner (vocals, keyboards, piano) and…