Showing posts with label Concerts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Concerts. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

BAND REVIEW: EDWARD SHARPE AND THE MAGNETIC ZEROS



Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros is a band that looks like it stepped straight out of the 70s. Don't be distracted by the lead singer, Alex Ebert, and the bun in his hair or his unbuttoned shirt--the music makes up for that. Although the ten-member band is full of hippies that go on tour in a school bus, they bring something fresh to music and have tunes that sound like they're the long lost brother of The Arcade Fire. 

Although the band is fairly new/underground/fresh, they've gotten a lot of recognition after their hit single, "Home," was featured on the television series, Ugly Betty. It's a song that makes many wonder if they're on drugs because of how happy they are, or just really in love. You can hear a trumpet, accodion, and a piano in the mix, as Ebert sings along to his girlfriend, Jade Castrinos. Their romance is clear in the song and in interviews, only sparking more interest and admiration by fans.


They're currently touring California and performing in vintage venues that are attracting the state's hipsters, scenesters, and hippies--all looking to connect to the music and feel what the band feels when they sing. The authenticity of the band breaks the boundaries of social groups with songs like, "Jade" where Ebert sings about her beauty and how she's "the girl of the hour" and by bringing half the audience on the stage during their performances. They're known to not prepare their sets, which makes every type of fan more of an admirer of something real instead of worrying about their style or appearance.

Ebert was recently in the rock/pop band Ima Robot, which is quite the contrast with the blazers and short hair he used to wear. He was more trendy, sometimes wore makeup in his music videos, and emulated a singer who was inspired by David Bowie. Today, he posts inspirational quotes on his twitter and takes off his shoes when he dances. Although some might be leery of the band's "Don't drink the Kool-aid" look, the sounds of their voices and instruments break all expectations and prejudices by bringing something raw and organic to the music scene.

Katie Cervantes
Live OC Magazine
www.LIVEOCMAG.com

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

UPCOMING CONCERTS THAT ROCK


Brad Paisley w/ Miranda Lambert, Justin Moore
Staples Center- Los Angeles, CA
Friday, February 19

Mariah Carey w/ RydazNrtist
Gibson Amphitheatre- Universal City, CA
Tuesday, February 23

Bon Jovi w/ Dashboard Confessional
Honda Center- Anaheim, CA
Friday, February 26

Cheap Trick
Agua Caliente Casino- Palm Springs, CA
Friday, February 26

Soundtrack of Our Lives w/ Nico Vega, Once
El Rey Theatre- Los Angeles, CA
Friday, February 26

Ozomatli
House of Blues- Anaheim, CA
Friday, February 26

The B-52s
Pechanga- Temecula, CA
Saturday, February 27

Lakers Fan Jam
Los Angeles Convention Center- Los Angeles, CA
Saturday, March 20

New Found Glory w/ Saves the Day, Hellogoodbye, Fireworks
House of Blues- Anaheim, CA
Sunday, March 21

Tears for Fears w/ Wainwright
Wiltern- Los Angeles, CA
Sunday, March 21

Devendra Banhart
Wiltern- Los Angeles, CA
Wednesday, March 24

John Mayer w/ Michael Franti, Spearhead
Staples Center- Los Angeles, CA
Thursday, March 25

She & Him
El Rey Theatre- Los Angeles, CA
Thursday, March 25

Copeland w/ I Can Make a Mess Like Nobody's Business, Person L, Deas Vail
El Rey Theatre- Los Angeles, CA
Friday, March 26

Berlin
House of Blues- Anaheim, CA
Sunday, March 28

Eagles
Honda Center- Anaheim, CA
Sunday, April 25

Katie Cervantes
Live OC Magazine
www.LIVEOCMAG.com

Sunday, January 31, 2010

All You Need Is Love (and a Beatles Concert)



Just because The Beatles are dead doesn't mean seeing them in concert has to be. You can still see the closest thing to a live performance by attending Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles. It's award-winning and you can feel like a groupie for a good few hours like your parents did, even if it's not the real thing.

The show will be held at the Orange County Performing Arts Center from May 23-28 in Segerstrom Hall, with ticket sales beginning on January 31, starting at just $20.

Rain is a band composed of four middle-aged men who look, sound, and talk like The Beatles, even wearing the most memorable costumes by from their most popular appearances. You can hear them sing classics like "Hey Jude," "Yesterday," "Revolution" and "Come Together," but don't expect it to be a show with people your age. It's more of a family show event than something for the younger generation, yet still takes you back in time.


Rain has been recreating The Beatles' music for 20 years, everything from their first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show and all the way through the '60s when they became long-haired hippies. Rain is made up of four band members -- Joey Curtolo (as Paul McCartney), Joe Bithorn (as George Harrison), Ralph Castelli (as Ringo Starr) and Steve Landes (as John Lennon). They also have a backup member, Mark Lewis, rocking out on the keyboards and percussion.

Tickets are available at www.OCPAC.org or by calling (714) 556-2787. You can also visit the Center's Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa, or by calling their direct line at (714) 556-2787.

Katie Cervantes
Live OC Magazine
www.LIVEOCMAG.com

Monday, November 16, 2009


Must See Concerts of the Season













A Fine Frenzy
El Rey Theatre- Los Angeles, CA
Tuesday, Nov. 17


Atticus Metal Tour
Glass House- Pomona, CA
Wednesday, Nov.18


Chris Brown with New Boyz
Avalon Hollywood- Hollywood, CA
Wednesday, Nov. 18


A Fine Frenzy
House of Blues- Anaheim, CA
Wednesday, Nov. 18


Onerepublic
Troubadour- West Hollywood, CA
Wednesday, Nov. 18


Snoop Dogg
Grove of Anaheim- Anaheim, CA
Wednesday, Nov. 18


The Fray
Galen Center- Los Angeles, CA
Thursday, Nov. 19


Deftones
Avalon Hollywood- Hollywood, CA
Friday, Nov. 20


Ray Lamontagne
Orpheum Theatre- Los Angeles, CA
Friday, Nov. 20


The Misfits
Galaxy Concert Theatre- Santa Ana, CA
Friday, Nov. 20


Hollywood Undead & Atreyu
Wiltern Theatre- Los Angeles, CA
Saturday, Nov. 21


The Misfits
Keys Club- West Hollywood, CA
Saturday, Nov. 21


Say Anything
Troubadour- West Hollywood, CA
Sunday, Nov. 22


Papa Roach & Jet
Club Nokia- Los Angeles, CA
Monday, Nov. 23


Thrice
Avalon Hollywood- Hollywood, CA
Monday, Nov. 23


Switchfoot
House of Blues- Anaheim, CA
Friday, Nov. 27


Rockaliforniafest
Los Angeles Sports Arena- Los Angeles, CA
Sunday, Nov. 29


DJ Quik 
Key Club- West Hollywood, CA
Sunday, Nov. 29


Dashboard Confessional
Troubadour- West Hollywood, CA
Monday, Nov. 30


Less than Jake
House of Blues Hollywood- Hollywood, CA
Friday, Dec. 4


KIIS FM's Jingle Ball w/ Taylor Swift 
Nokia Theatre LA Live- Los Angeles, CA
Saturday, Dec. 5


A Rockapella Holiday
Smothers Theatre- Malibu, CA
Sunday, Dec. 6


Morrissey 
Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal City Walk- Universal City, CA
Thursday, Dec. 10


Metallica
Honda Center- Anaheim, CA
Thursday, Dec. 10

Katie Cervantes
Live OC Magazine
www.LIVEOCMAG.com