OC MUSIC AWARDS ANNOUNCES THE 2010 NOMINEES IN 21 CATEGORIES
The Awards Academy has voted, the ballots have been sorted and the 2010 OC Music Awards nominees in 21 Academy selected categories have been solidified. This year’s list welcomes back some OC Music Awards previous winners and nominees, a few fresh faces, and introduces one new category of Best Folk. Included in today’s announcement are the recipients of both the Orange County Impact and Lifetime Achievement Awards.
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RED BULL AWARDS STUDIO TIME TO 2010 OC MUSIC AWARDS SHOWCASE SERIES WINNERS
Red Bull is providing recording sessions at Red Bull Studios for both Best Live Band and Best Live Acoustic Showcase Series winners! Each band will have the chance to spend four days recording at the exclusive studios compliments of Red Bull North America Inc.
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2010 OC MUSIC AWARDS SHOWCASE #5 BRINGS THE DANCE PARTY TO CHAIN REACTION
Just over 450 music lovers of all ages danced their way into Chain Reaction last night for the fifth installation of the OC Music Awards Showcases and third in the Best Live Band category. Moostache opened the night with Elizabeth Messick of Best Live Acoustic hopeful, Matt Kollar and the Angry Mob joining the Wardell brothers on the last song.
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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT | DUSTY RHODES AND THE RIVER BAND
For those of you who know Dusty Rhodes and the River Band, you’re probably aware that the band seems like they’re from a different time and place. Though based in Fullerton, the band has a southern flare that distinguishes them from other artists out there.
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ALBUM REVIEW | SKIN, BONES & SILICONE
Artist: Handsome G
While Handsome G may have gone through a few name changes in the last couple of years (Regarding Jack and then Handsome Grandpa), the band still manages to keep a solid following and have devoted fans. After cutting the name down to Handsome G, you would probably expect the band to have grills and sing of bootylicious women just by their band name, but no, that’s not the case.
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SONG REVIEW | “Birds and Stuff”
Artist: The New Limb
The New Limb are really not like any other band in Orange County. On top of being a group of talented and true musicians, they have the personality and drive to make it in this tough industry. And it’s not just because they bake cookies for fans, welcome you with hugs after only meeting them once, put a couch on the roof of their house, do a stellar cover of “The Weight” and have the lovely Lauren on keys.
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FIVE QUESTIONS FOR FIVE ARTISTS IN THE OC MUSIC AWARDS BEST ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE
1) What is the best part about Orange County’s music scene?
Jamie Allensworth:
“Good venues and a diverse audience. People who enjoy all genres usually make for the best crowd. There is a lot of talented artists in O.C. and an abundance of live music supporters.”
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FIVE QUESTIONS FOR FIVE BANDS IN THE BEST LIVE BAND SHOWCASE
1) What is the best part about Orange County’s music scene?
Kamren Alexander (lead guitar and vocals) of Stereofix:
“We would have to say the fans! Even when we are playing shows up in L.A. they are still there to support! There is also a great deal of support from the other local O.C. bands. There are a lot of other very talented bands in this area that keep us striving to be the best.”
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