Past Stories
Girl in a Coma Join Forces with Cursive and Minus the Bear
Expect Girl in a Coma to bring vibrancy, life and musical ecstasy to the stage—no artificial breathing machine required. Coming to the Fox Theatre in Pomona this weekend with big names like Cursive and Minus the Bear, you may...
Townes
MEMBERS: John Schroeder (lyrics), Manuel Gonzales (guitar), Zack Brumett (bass), Roger Miller (drums) and Lauren McCaffrey (organ).
CITY OF ORIGIN: High Desert.
INFLUENCES: Felice Brothers. The Band. The Good Life, Raconteur...
A New Formula
Photo by Angel Ceballos
Minus the Bear returns with a different take on its original sound
Erin Tate is the drummer for Minus the Bear, an indie-rock band from Seattle, Wash. Since the release of the band’s first album, High...
Lost Realities
MEMBERS: Cristoval Simonian (lead vocals/guitar), Juan Cortes (rhythm guitar), Richard Elias (drums) and Juan “Grass” Marquez (bass).
CITY OF ORIGIN: Ontario.
KINDRED SPIRITS: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Metallica, Blac...
A Thing That Just Fits
Photo by Pamela Littky
Britt Daniel, Dan Boeckner and Sam Brown form one super trio
There’s not much of a chance you’re going to hear Sam Brown take the mic on a Divine Fits song anytime soon. The drummer, for…
Life’s A Risk
FIDLAR showcases its love of drugs and skating at Pappy & Harriet’s
The world of four beer-fueled musicians playing a show in the depths of the desert can be summed up by their band name; F*%k It Dog, Life’s A…
Arson & Co.
MEMBERS: Mark-Christopher Pasco (guitar), Arturo Heredia (guitar), Edgar Perez, (bass), Kimberly Marroquin (vocals) and Rey Cabato (drums).
CITIES OF ORIGIN: Rancho Cucamonga.
KINDRED SPIRITS: The Smiths, Duncan and Shiek, The ...
Electronic Dance Explosion
The Presets head west to kick up some heels
Sydney-based duo The Presets have returned to America to tempt dance floors and alt rock radio playlists alike with its third studio album, Pacifica. After touring for a couple years ...
The Kyms
MEMBERS: Chrisol Lomeli (vocals), Jose Cruz (guitar), Fabian Marquez (bass) and
Melissa Garcia (drums).
CITIES OF ORIGIN: Chino and Yorba Linda.
KINDRED SPIRITS: “We take most of our inspiration from some progressive, punk an...
Take Note
Kaki King doesn’t consider herself a “god” of any kind
Whatever you do, please don’t tell Kaki King that she’s a guitar god.
In 2006, the venerable magazine Rolling Stone gave props to the native Georgian by naming ...
Amanda Castro Band
MEMBERS: Amanda Castro (vocals); Patrick Aranda (piano, trombone), Bill Borjan (drums), Laura Cedillo (bass), Karen Federoff (percussion, drums).
CITY OF ORIGIN: Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga.
KINDRED SPIRITS: “Cher, Louis Ar...
Optimism at its Best
Photo by Marco Rapisarda
The Crocodiles keep the vibes positive and gear up to rock The Glass House
The video for the song “Endless Flowers” by Crocodiles is a nostalgia-drenched visual time trip into the teen idol hits of...
Holly Pulliam
Members: Holly Pulliam (songwriting, vocals, guitar).
Cities of Origin: Lake Elsinore native; Seattle transplant.
Kindred Spirits: “Artistically, I am most influenced by life and relationships, circumstances, events, social i...
Variety Can Go A Long Way
Photo by Chris Crisman
Dr. Dog has evolved as music has and it’s not looking to slow down
It’s been 13 years and seven albums for retro rockers Dr. Dog, and the Philadelphia-based six-piece isn’t showing any signs of slo...
America’s Indie Darling Returns to Pomona
Jenny Lewis tells her life story and pays homage to Rilo Kiley
In 2005, a group of surgeons or rather interns lit up the small screen paving way for a hit that is now going on eight years. As the…
Maria Sweet
Members: Dani Maltzman (vocals, guitar), Travis Nielsen (bass), Joey Noren (drums), Matt Switzer (synths).
Cities of Origin: Redlands.
Kindred Spirits: “Our influences include but are not limited to: Metric, Tegan and Sara, T...
From East to West
Alex Brown Church tells the story of how he came to Sea Wolf
When Alex Brown Church wrapped up his time at NYU’s film school, he followed the path of aspiring filmmakers before him and headed west. Already familiar with…
Diving Back In
Photo by Corinne Buchanan
Abandoned Pools returns at the request of fans
It’s been seven years since Tommy Walter dove into making music under the name Abandoned Pools. The former Eels bassist started Abandoned Pools after l...
The Beard of Zeus
Members: Russell Chase (vocals), Adam Harnetiaux (guitar), Jason Grasso (bass), Tim Kneezle (drums).
Cities of Origin: Rancho Cucamonga, Rialto and Riverside.
Kindred Spirits: Foxy Shazam, AFI, Queen, The Mars Volta, The Red Ho...
Chixie Dixx
MEMBERS:
Stevie Dixx (vocals); Stikki LoHand (drums); Jizzy Borden (guitar); Taylor Stiff (bass).
CITIES OR ORIGIN:
Hesperia, Corona, Riverside, Upland.
KINDRED SPIRITS:
“Chixx are our number one influence. We’re a...
Born Punk, Die Punk
Photo by Daniel Pitout
For Seth Bogart, there was no question he would be in a band like Hunx and His Punx
There are many reasons why a young man in this modern era would decide to be the lead…
The Shape of the Earth
MEMBERS:
Gavin Bascom (vocals, guitar, piano); Kevin Hull (guitar, backup vocals); Chris Petty (bass, backup vocals); Mark Sabens (guitar, keyboard); Dallas Ryan (drums).
CITIES OF ORIGIN:
Redlands, Costa Mesa.
KINDRED SPIRITS:...
California Born and Raised
Photo by Jason Thrasher
For local artist David Lowery a show in the desert is like coming home
David Lowery is a successful performer who is very familiar with the business of making music and the fame and fortune that…
60 East
MEMBERS:
60 East (vocalist).
CITY OF ORIGIN:
Ontario/Chino.
KINDRED SPIRITS:
“One of my best friends Paul ‘SpaceGhost’ McAdams (R.I.P.), my older brother Dim Mak, my father (R.I.P.), life and my team,” says 60 E...
909 and 951 Love
Curtiss King
Noa James brings music and fashion to the IE
The IE don’t get much corporate love, so Noa James and some his friends in the 909 and 951 one are doing it for themselves.
A well-regarded underground rapper…
This Ain’t No Throwback
Photo by Tina Tyrell
Twin Shadow is a culmination of George Lewis Jr.’s many influences
George Lewis Jr. might look like Hall and Oates’ lovechild, sing with Morrissey’s hypnotic baritone and play synth-loving pop as if ...
ZenToniC
MEMBERS:
Danny (lead vocals, rhythm, lead guitar); Reuben Cordova (bass, backing vocals); Timothy Hite (lead, rhythm guitar); KeNNyLo (percussion).
CITY OF ORIGIN:
Pomona, San Bernardino.
KINDRED SPIRITS:
“We’re ...
Molly Vamp
MEMBERS:
Molly Vamp (guitar, lead vocals); Angie aka Willow (drums).
CITY OF ORIGIN:
Pomona.
KINDRED SPIRITS:
Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Scorpions, Kiss, Dio, Helloween, Runningwild, Dokken, Ozzy Osbourne/Sabbath, Thin Lizzy, M...
