Monday, December 20, 2010

AN INTERVIEW WITH TKO RECORDS' MARK RAINEY AT OC WEEKLY





I used to think Christmas and punkers didn't mix. Now I'm starting to think I was wrong.

Based on this interview with TKO Records head honcho Mark Rainey and after attending the TKO Records Xmas Party at Alex's Bar, I think Santa would look pretty good in a jean jacket and Dickies.

Don't believe me? Read this.

MARCIA FORD AND THE HOLLYWOOD CANTEEN SWING BAND AT OC WEEKLY

Marcia Ford and the Hollywood Canteen Swing Band is an 18-piece big band from Long Beach. They play the hits from the golden era of swing and look good doing it.

Click here to find out more about them.

PUNK ROCK KARAOKE AT OC WEEKLY




I like punk rock. I also like karaoke. So naturally I would like a band called Punk Rock Karaoke, right?

Right.

Plus, I hadn't been on stage with a live band in a while and I figured doing so might be another hurdle in the race to beat anxiety. My singing might not have been perfect, but I think I won this battle.

Also, I've been listening to the Descendents' "Bikeage" with a whole new appreciation for that song now that I've sung it live.

Click here to read all about it.