Nate Jackson
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Future of Jamaican Surfing Shama Beckford Finds a Second Home in the Waters of Orange County
The first time Shama Beckford felt weightless was as a child, floating atop a surfboard off the shores of Bull Bay, Jamaica. As he drifted near a beautiful… → Read More
The Best Concerts in OC June 28-July 4
Friday, June 28 A Vulture Awake, 8 p.m., $10, 21+, Alex’s Bar, 2913 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, (562) 434-8292; www.alexsbar.com. Electric Feels: Indie Rock+Indie Dance Night, 9:30 p.m., $10-$12… → Read More
Nate Jackson Signing Off As Music Editor For OC Weekly
After seven years, thousands of stories and countless adventures, I’m finally giving up the throne as Music Editor of OC Weekly. I’ll be moving on to a new… → Read More
The Best Concerts in OC June 21-27
Friday, June 21 Emo Night Brooklyn, 8 p.m., $12.50, all ages, The Observatory, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana, (714) 957-0600; www.observatoryoc.com. → Read More
Legendary Artist Manager Jim Guerinot Gives Commencement Speech at UCI
As the manager and mastermind behind the careers of OC’s biggest bands including The Offspring, Social Distortion, and No Doubt, Jim Guerinot has obviously earned a Ph.D In rock-n-roll. → Read More
The Best Concerts in OC, June 14-20
Friday, June 14 Alex Aiono, 4th Ave, Aja9, 8 p.m., $20-99, all ages, The Observatory, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana, (714) 957-0600; www.observatoryoc.com. → Read More
Glen Matlock Brings Solo Songs and Punk Rock Story Time to Long Beach
Plenty of punk purists think they know about Glen Matlock. However, most of their knowledge confined to his time as the original bassist the Sex Pistols… → Read More
Nikki Paige Pops With An Identity All Her Own
Music has always been a calling for Nikki Paige. Though she hasn’t always wanted to answer it. It might seem strange that the up-and-coming pop star with golden pipes and a glowing yellow hairdo once… → Read More
The Best Shows in OC June 7-13
Friday, June 7 Alborosie & Shengen Clan, Yellowman, K’Reema, 8 p.m., $8.75-$17.50, all ages, The Observatory, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana, (714) 957-0600; www.observatoryoc.com. MKTO, 9 p.m. → Read More
East End Block Party Tries to Level-Up Without Selling Out
The sights, sounds and smells of 4th Street Market say a lot about the current state of downtown Santa Ana (DTSA). The hip, fast-paced food hall greets you… → Read More
The Best Concerts in OC Feb. 22-28
Friday, February 22 Greer, Walter Etc., Psychic Barber, Archer Oh, Good San Juan, 6 p.m., $13, all ages, Garden Amp (The Locker Room), 12762 Main St., Garden Grove, (949) 415-8544, gardenamp. → Read More
Marty’s On Newport Moves Over to La Santa in Downtown Santa Ana
One of OC’s newest dive-bar-turned-live-music-venues is making moves….to another dive-bar-turned-live-music-venue. Today Marty’s on Newport announced via… → Read More
Matt Allenn Proves You Can’t Keep a Good Rapper Down
The rappers that grow from concrete are usually the ones that tend to surprise you. Something about their roots make them hard to get rid of. Matt Allenn knows a little bit about that. → Read More
KLOS Surprises Us With Free Show with Punk Rock Super Group “Generation Sex”
It’s not a trick, this morning rock station 95.5 FM KLOS decided to treat punk rockers to one of the coolest surprise shows in recent memory. Around 9 a.m. → Read More
The Best Concerts in OC Sep. 28-Oct.4
Friday, Sep. 28 Flogging Molly, Dropkick Murphys, 7 p.m., $24-$59, all ages, Fivepoint Amphitheater 14800 Chinon Ave., Irvine, (949) 988-6800, www.fivepointamphitheater.com. Cultus Fest, 9 p.m., $15, 21+, The Wayfarer, 843 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa (949) 764-0039, www.wayfarercm.com. Iron and Wine, → Read More
The Best Concerts in OC Sep.21-27
Friday, Sep. 21 The Bash Dogs, Cat Signs, Blanco Nino, 8 p.m., $8, 21+, The Wayfarer, 843 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa (949) 764-0039, www.wayfarercm.com The Game, 8 p.m., $25, all ages, The Observatory, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana, (714) 957-0600, www.observatoryoc.com. Hell or Highwater, 9 p.m. → Read More
[UPDATE] Desert Daze 2018 Lineup Includes Tame Impala, Mercury Rev, Ty Segall, Jarvis Cocker, and War Paint
[Update May 8, 10 a.m.] Today, Desert Daze announced the Phase 2 lineup of the festival, with 13 new additions including Jarvis Cocker introducing JARV IS…Earth performing The Bees Made Honey in the Lion’s Skull, Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats (North American Exclusive), Damien Echols High MagickBeak> (ft. Geoff Barrow of Portishead), HIND, Boogarins, Föllakzoid, Wand, Bedouine, Imarhan, Hand… → Read More
This OC Couple Has a Coachella Love Story For the Ages
Love is to Coachella what LA smog is to sunsets. By 7:15 p.m. on Saturday at the Indio festival, eros covers the sky like a blanket, painting the clouds a pink and purple hue over the booming sounds the Outdoor and Coachella stages. A cocktail of David Byrne and Tyler the Creator swirls in the … → Read More
FYF 2018 Lineup Headlined By Janet Jackson and Florence + the Machine
In case you’ve been living under a rock for the past 20 minutes, FYF just released its 2018 lineup and its all about strong women at the top. Festivalgoers at Exposition Park this year will witness the return of both Janet Jackson and Florence & The Machine July 21 and 22. The lineup also features a … → Read More
Fully Fullwood Draws Massive Crowd For His Last Show at Don the Beachcomber
Any local, diehard reggae fan knows that the three pillars of Sunday fun in OC typically include a stiff drink, a sturdy dance floor and the sonic force of Fully Fullwood. Whether you’re a soulful stoner or a straight-laced stockbroker, fans of island riddims flock to Don the Beachcomber’s tiki-themed oasis in Sunset Beach for … → Read More