Orange County Hardcore Scenester: Aftermath

In this SceneStop, we revisit a club in Santa Ana called El Nuevo  Monterey. This show was supposed to feature DOWNCAST, A CHORUS OF  DISAPPROVAL, BLOODLINE, STRIFE and MEAN SEASON. It was billed as an All  Ages show but there was an age limit, and that plays very importantly  into why this show was cancelled during the opening band.   These videos are part of an ongoing v...

In this SceneStop, we go to the first house Jordan rented when  Revelation Records moved to California. After that we visit the first  warehouse that Revelation occupied before moving to their current  location.   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 Scenes...

Steve  Larson (INSTED, A18, The Alligators) talks about INSTED live vs. their  recordings, and his opinion of them being called a "posi" band. These  short 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...

In this SceneStop, we return to the Network Sound warehouse in Costa  Mesa, Ca, and we also see the warehouse New Age Records inhabited when  Network Sound was dissolved.     Network Sound was a combination of New Age Records (run by Mike  Hartsfield) and Conversion Records (run by Dennis Remsing). New Age  released such bands as Unbroken, Redemption 87, and Stri...

In this SceneStop, Drew Traulsen takes us to the home in Tustin, CA  where Jester Records was housed. He discusses his releases with bands  such as Smile, the Bus comps he put out, and explains how he funded his  label with very little money. These videos are part of an ongoing  video series chronicling the hardcore punk music scene. They are an  addendum to the film Orang...

In 2000, Excursion Records owner Dave Larson released THE EDGE OF  QUARREL.  In this piece we talk about working with friends, beard bands,  the joy of writing screenplays, and the dissolution of his label  EXCURSION RECORDS.   Featuring such bands as TRIAL, THE MURDER CITY DEVILS and BOTCH, THE  EDGE OF QUARREL would catch lightning in a bottle amidst the sub-culture...

Dave Sine talks about Outspoken being mistaken for drug dealers while  coming home from the East Coast.    These short 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...

In this first SceneStop, Popeye takes us a little deeper into the garage  that provided us the back cover for the Rochambeau 12". Later, he takes  us out to the location where the front cover for Outspoken's revered  The Current 7" was shot.    These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film...

Gameface singer Jeff Caudill on mining the brain for those song  "moments", capturing specific sounds, and getting Gwen Stefani to sing  on this album as well as GOOD.   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...

In 2000, Excursion Records owner Dave Larson released THE EDGE OF  QUARREL. In this piece we talk about casting the movie, using black and  white, editing, and getting a movie in the Tribeca Film Festival.  Featuring such bands as TRIAL, THE MURDER CITY DEVILS and BOTCH, THE  EDGE OF QUARREL would catch lightning in a bottle amidst the sub-culture  it was had both fictiona...

Haywire guitarist Rick Greeno talks about the end of the band and having  the legendary Pushead do the cover art for the ABOMINATIONS album .   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...

Gameface singer Jeff Caudill talks about recording THREE TO GET READY  vs. GOOD, song positions on albums, and what he's most proud of  regarding the recording of THREE TO GET READY.   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...

Charley, the drummer of Freewill, discusses how his drum kit has parts  of it that were also used by Tommy Lee!   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...

Haywire guitarist Rick Greeno philosophically looks back the bands  ill-fated European tour.   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.  Or, pick up the Orange County Hardco...

Steve Larson (INSTED, A18, The Alligators) gives us a detailed account  of his battle with Covid-19 and (thankfully) his continued recovery.   These short 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...

In 2000, Excursion Records owner Dave Larson released THE EDGE OF  QUARREL. This film looked at the relationship between the SXE scene and  Punks in the Seattle, WA. Featuring such bands as TRIAL, THE MURDER CITY DEVILS and BOTCH, THE  EDGE OF QUARREL would catch lightning in a bottle amidst the sub-culture  it was had both fictionalized and documented.    THE ED...

Gameface singer Jeff Caudill talks about recordings broken up by  touring, the signing frenzy of the 1990s, and when Gameface entered a  "real" recording studio.   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 &nbsp...

Pat Longrie closes out this conversation by talking about how hardcore  has shaped his life over the past 30 years.   These short 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...

HANDSOME singer Jeremy Chatelain closes out this deep dive talking about  some of his favorite songs from that band.   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 ca...

Haywire guitarist Rick Greeno talks about writing lyrics for their first  album PRIVATE HELL and the band's European tour!   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 ca...

Gameface singer Jeff Caudill discusses band dynamics in the aftermath of  losing their drummer, Bob Binckley.   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...

Pat Longrie talks about how Giant Records handled "Staring Into the  Sun," the production/sound on the album, as well as what led to growing  out his hair!   These short 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 &nbsp...

Haywire guitarist Rick Greeno breaks down how songs were written for  their first album PRIVATE HELL.   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...

Pat Longrie discusses seminal, OC, punk band Uniform Choice's sophomore  LP, "Staring Into the Sun". Longrie breaks down the evolution of Uniform  Choice's sound, running Wishingwell Records, and the bands eventual  move to Giant Records.   These short videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Or...

HANDSOME singer Jeremy Chatelain talks about the possibility of a  reunion.   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 HARDCORE SCENESTER...