Orange County Hardcore Scenester: Aftermath

Shawn Connell (PHC, Process, Man Is The Bastard) breaks down getting into hardcore music, starting Pillsbury Hardcore, and the Addiction of this music. These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange County Hardcore Scenester. This is a documentary I made that chronicles the 1990s hardcore punk scene. You can watch...

Monty Banks, son of A CHORUS OF DISAPPROVAL guitarist Jeff Banks, sits down and discusses how he got into hardcore, starting Milltown Records, getting bands on the label, and focusing on releasing bands from the west coast. These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange County Hardcore Scenester. This is a documen...

South Coast Recording Studios head honcho, Jim Dotson, on working with limited resources, fudging studio time, and what he created with No Doubt! These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange County Hardcore Scenester. This is a documentary I made that chronicles the 1990s hardcore punk scene. You can watch ORANG...

Bands always need a place to practice and in the 1990s, Bandwest Studios, directly across from Angel Stadium, was an awesome practice venue. The rooms were big, clean, and many a night a band like Triggerman would be practicing and they'd run into their friends in Farside, Outspoken, or whoever else might be there. You could rent a PA system, mics, mic stands, and whatever else you needed to b...

Trust Records co-owner/Triggerman singer Joe Nelson breaks down the goals for the label, upcoming releases, why certain records are chosen for the the "Trust Treatment", what other records Joe would like to do, and more! These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange County Hardcore Scenester. This is a...

If you went to shows in Orange County in the 1990s, you went to Koo's Cafe. This intimate coffee shop/scene spot was Orange County's answer to the Viper Room. With such groups as Farside and Gameface being mainstays, Koo's was never beholden to any particular band, sound, even scene. All were welcome in this inspirational hub that came into existence because Dennis Lluy and a few other...

The TRIAL/Bystander singer/founder of One Hundred For Haiti (and more), talks about what drives him, and creating the first TRIAL record! These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange County Hardcore Scenester. This is a documentary I made that chronicles the 1990s hardcore punk scene. You can watch ORANGE COUNTY...

INSTED/LIDSVILLE/ALLIGATORS bassist Rich Labbate on playing new music, not overthinking writing hardcore music, and recording songs quickly! These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange County Hardcore Scenester. This is a documentary I made that chronicles the 1990s hardcore punk scene. You can watch ORANGE COU...

ICE was a band I did from 1990-1994. Our first "show" was at the house  of our first bassplayer, Shawn Krogsgaard, in 1990. This short video  (with not the best audio) recounts playing that show, doing the band,  and how you never know what's going to come of the creative pursuits you  start!   These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore...

South Coast Recording Studios head honcho, Jim Dotson, discusses studio  gear, working quickly, and if he could still record a whole album in a  day!   These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange  County Hardcore Scenester. This is a documentary I made that chronicles  the 1990s h...

INSTED/LIDSVILLE/ALLIGATORS  bassist Rich Labbate on playing new music, not overthinking writing  hardcore music, and recording songs quickly! These  videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the hardcore  punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange County  Hardcore Scenester. This is a documentary I made that chronicles the  1990s hardcore...

Endpoint/By the Grace of G-d/Jupiter Hearts singer Rob Pennington  discusses getting into education, working with people who have  intellectual disabilities, and still making music around it all!   These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange  County Hardcore Scenester. This is a docume...

South Coast Recording Studios head honcho, Jim Dotson, muses on a lot of  the early bands he recorded, working with Chuck Treece, and seeing  something in the band No Doubt.   These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange  County Hardcore Scenester. This is a documentary I made that chro...

The TRIAL/Bystander singer/founder of One Hundred For Haiti (and more),  discusses how business can be used to help others, past bands (Process  of Elimination, Dry Gulch, Bro Loaf...) and more.  These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange  County Hardcore Scenester. This is a document...

INSTED/LIDSVILLE/ALLIGATORS bassist Rich Labbate on how the band came  back together, getting on INDECISION Records, touring Europe, and  finishing up some songs.   These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange  County Hardcore Scenester. This is a documentary I made that chronicles &nbs...

South Coast Recording Studios head honcho, Jim Dotson, explains how The  Offspring used to cobble funds together to record and the first direct  to CD recording EVER!   These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange  County Hardcore Scenester. This is a documentary I made that chronicles...

Trust Records co-owner/Triggerman singer Joe Nelson showcases everything  you could want to know about Trust's upcoming "Walk Together, Walk  Together" release as well as the label's future plans.   These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange  County Hardcore Scenester. This is a docum...

Endpoint/By the Grace of G-d/Jupiter Hearts singer Rob Pennington  discusses all the directions hardcore/punk has taken as well his  feelings towards social justice.   These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange  County Hardcore Scenester. This is a documentary I made that chronicles &...

Recently, Jeff Banks (Visual Discrimination, A Chorus Of Disapproval)  sent over an alternative version of the guitar lead he created for the  song "Bleed". This video explores why this version wasn't used, and also  allows viewers to hear this lead for the very first time ever.   These short videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music s...

Sound Matrix was a practice spot in Fountain Valley, CA that hosted a  multitude of OC and non-OC hardcore bands. Sadly it is no longer in  business, but it was a great place for bands to "tune up" their sets  before playing shows in the southland.   Find out more information about this now defunct practice space here:  https://www.yelp.com/biz/sound-matrix-studios-fountai...

The TRIAL/Bystander singer/founder of One Hundred For Haiti (and more),  discusses the formation of TRIAL, singing for the first time, and how he  ultimately ended up in hardcore.   These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange  County Hardcore Scenester. This is a documentary I made tha...

INSTED/LIDSVILLE/ALLIGATORS bassist Rich Labbate reflects on INSTED  ending up on one of the best record labels in the history of Los  Angeles, Epitaph!   These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange  County Hardcore Scenester. This is a documentary I made that chronicles  the 1990...

Endpoint singer Rob Pennington about his emotional connection to the  band and the differences he discovered doing music like By The Grace of  G-d.   These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange  County Hardcore Scenester. This is a documentary I made that chronicles  the 1990s har...

Half Off/Haywire/Exit Wound bassist John Bruce on making different kinds  of music and moving through different scenes.   These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange  County Hardcore Scenester. This is a documentary I made that chronicles  the 1990s hardcore punk scene. You can watch O...

Dan Gump (Full Contact/Excessive Force) explains how his relationship to  hardcore has changed over time.   These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange  County Hardcore Scenester. This is a documentary I made that chronicles  the 1990s hardcore punk scene.   You can watch ORA...