2009

Post-Event Press:

4/4 944 Magazine (457 photos) - John Maioriello
4/5 Kill the Mic – Monica Alverez
4/5 OC Weekly, Slideshow (47 photos) – Keith May4/5 OC Register – Kelly Swift
4/5 Daily Pilot – Paul Panderson
4/6 OC Register – Robert Kinsler
4/6 MSNBC
4/6 OC Weekly, Heard Mentally – Albert Ching
4/8 Daily Titan – Brittny Ulate
April 2009 – Coast Magazine, pg.46
June 2009 – Riviera Magazine, Scene OC

Pre-Event Press:

1/6 OC Register, Soundcheck – Ben Wener
1/9 OC Register, Headline Print – Ben Wener
1/14 OC Weekly, Slideshow (18 photos) – Vickie Chang
1/28 OC Weekly, Slideshow (16 photos) – Vickie Chang
2/3 OC Weekly, Heard Mentally – Albert Ching
2/4 OC Weekly, Heard Mentally/Slideshow (11 photos) – Albert Ching
2/11 OC Weekly, Slideshow (29 photos) – Keith May
2/12 OC Register, Orange Pop– Kelli Fadroski (OC Music Awards Artist profile)
2/18 OC Weekly, Slideshow (16 photos) – Keith May
2/25 OC Weekly, Heard Mentally – Albert Ching
2/25 Examiner – Gary Schwind
2/26 OC Weekly, Heard Mentally – Albert Ching
2/26 OC Weekly, Heard Mentally – Albert Ching
March 2009 – Riviera Magazine, pg.30 (Circulation 35,000)
March 2009 – 944 Magazine
3 /4 OC Weekly, Slideshow (15 images) – Robert Fayette
3/4 OC Weekly, Article/Sound Guy – Albert Ching
3/5 OC Register, Orange Pop – Robert Kinsler
3/5 OC Register – Kelli Fadroski (OC Music Awards Artist Profile)
3/10 OC Weekly, Heard Mentally – Albert Ching
3/11 – HB Independent - Saneyee Purandare
3/16 OC Weekly, Heard Mentally – Albert Ching
3/19 OC Arts & Culture – Jennifer Vincent
3/23 OC Register, Soundcheck – Ben Wener (Event Listing)
3/24 OC Weekly, Heard Mentally – Albert Ching
3/26 OC Register, Kelli Fadroski (OC Music Awards Artist Profile)
3/27 OC Weekly, Heard Mentally – Albert Ching
3/31 OC Weekly, Heard Mentally – Erin DeWitt
April 2009 - Riviera Magazine, pg.99 (Circulation 35,000)
4/2 OC Weekly, Calendar Article – Vickie Chang
4/3 Greer’s OC/Daily Dose – Greer Wilder

CLIPS

From the Press:

“OC Music Awards may have rusted since launching earlier this decade, but now the concept is getting varnished…” – 1/6/09, Ben Wener, Pop Music Critic, OC Register

“All of their showcases I’ve attended have been enjoyable, featuring some top-notch local talent and drawing healthy crowds.” – 2/26/09, Albert Ching, Music Editor, OC Weekly

“The OC Music Awards are deadest in not necessarily reviving the Orange County Music Scene, but rather putting it out there for all to enjoy.” – 3/09, Ian Joulain, Music Critic, 944 Magazine

“While the LA and San Diego music scenes aren’t going anywhere anytime soon, with the efforts of Allen the (OC Music Awards) are looking to give them a run for their money.” – 3/09, Ian Joulain, Music Critic, 944 Magazine

“The Lineups for “Best Acoustic showcase finals” and “Best Live Band finals” are definitely solid, including some of our favorite Locals Only bands…” - 3/16, Albert Ching, Music Editor, OC Weekly“A rad little documentary about the Orange County music scene, which was narrated by Jim Washburn and included footage and interview…made me proud to be from Orange County, so suck it Los Angeles!…” - 4/5, Monica Alverez, Writer for Kill the Mic and Buzzbands LA

“Just got back from OC Music Awards at the Grove of Anaheim and I’m still pumped. What a terrific show featuring some of the area’s brightest talent.” – 4/5, Paul Anderson, City Editor, The Daily Pilot

“…the outstanding feature about this event was the camaraderie among the generations of musicians, as well as the palpable positive spirit that this truly marked a new beginning…passing the torch on to the 2009’s producer Luke Alen.” – 4/5, Robert Kinsler, Music Critic, OC Register

“The mix of eight performances was a perfect sampling of the area…” - 4/5, Robert Kinsler, Music Critic, OC Register

“The event itself, went off well, with a professional air and just generally felt like a big deal and cool thing for Orange County…” 4/6, Albert Ching, Music Editor, OC Weekly

“The Music represented was diverse, there was a sense of camaraderie in the room as fellow musicians cheered on their colleagues…For the artists, the awards show was about where you’re from and more about the music…it was obvious that the night was a success.” – 4/8, Brittny Ulate, Staff Writer, Daily Titan

From the Artists:

“When I was nominated for the 2009 OC Music Awards, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I was overwhelmed by the depth of talent here (and) it was truly an honor just to be nominated. I’ll be back next year for sure, if only as an audience member.” – Brian Hazard of Color Theory

“The OC scene is coming together a little more…we all work together and play together.” - Parker Macy of Parker Macy Blues

“In the past years, many of the artists would get up and leave after their category…This year, most attendees stuck around to the end and took advantage to network and hang out with other musicians.” – Tracy Byrnes of Fallen Stars

“Wanted to thank you having HumanLab perform at the OC Music Awards!! That was an awesome experience! And a great plug for our band!” – Micheal Medlin of HumanLab

“I fucking love awards, (they’re) so gratifying. You were right!” Warren Fitzgerald of The Vandals