Orange County Hardcore Scenester: Aftermath

On Today's SceneStop, I visited the Garden Ampitheater which has been the site of many legendary hardcore shows. Whether it was last summer's benefit for Big Frank Harrison, Black Flag, Bad Religion, the Gimme Some 90s Festival in 2024, Sick of it All, Agnostic Front, New Age Records 30, etc., this place has become yet another incredible venue for shows. These videos are part of an ongoing...

I met German Utria in the 5th grade in 1983 or so. Our friendship was forged on music, movies, food, and more. I also based the Gerry character in my films 1985-1986 and Cool Summer on this person who made (and continues to make) an indelible impact on me. In this final part of our interview done in 2024, we talk about how our friendship has endured over the decades and reconnecting with old frien...

In this part of our engaging interview, Dan and I talk about CARRY NATION vocals, changing things up, SHINER'S CLUB, and other things!(Note - This interview was done before the Big Frank Harrison show was finalized and the details made public. Also... should you care and I hope you do, ICE is playing!)These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the hardcore punk music scene. T...

Scott Winegard is a master chef, author, and just happens to be the bass player for one of the most seminal bands to come out of the New York hardcore scene, Texas is the Reason. In this portion of our interview he talks about potential band names, getting on Revelation Records, and why it took so long for TITR to come together. These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the hard...

With directing credits for THE FEAR, WITCHCRAFT XI, HOLLYWOOD MORTUARY and many others, Ron Ford is a legend of the B-Movie Cinema world. In this segment we discuss having the time to direct in retirement, and advice to young filmmakers. 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. Thi...

With credits for directing such films as MYSTERY SPOT, WITCHCRAFT 13, and most recently, INBETWEENING, Mel House is a director who makes things he wants to make when he wants to make them. In this interview he discusses working with Angelo from FISHBONE, the necessary evil of screenings, and the anxiety they bring. These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the hardcore punk musi...

Director Darren Doane and I talk about how he got into Film Threat, the Christian music scene, and our special, creative relationship. Find out more about him and it here:https://dontbeprecious.com/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 chronicle...

Whit Haydon got his start writing for boxing websites and from there started matchmaking fights. Eventually, he became the matchmaker for Roy Englebrecht Promotions and went on to land at Al Haymon's Premier Boxing Champions; putting together fight cards for some of the biggest fighters in the fight game. In this interview he talks being transitioning from a boxing writer to a boxing matchmake...

I met German Utria in the 5th grade in 1983 or so. Our friendship was forged on music, movies, food, and more. I also based the Gerry character in my films 1985-1986 and Cool Summer on this person who made (and continues to make) an indelible impact on me. In this final part of our interview done in 2024, we talk about drinking at a young age, watching REPO MAN, and reconnecting with old friends v...

In this part of our fun, yet heartfelt interview, Dan and I talk about CARRY NATION songs, the gravity of certain lyrics, and an acoustic rendition of "No Prisoners" performed by myself, Dan, and Popeye.(Note - This interview was done before the Big Frank Harrison show was finalized and the details made public. Also... should you care and I hope you do, ICE is playing!)These videos are p...

Scott Winegard is a master chef, author, and just happens to be the bass player for one of the most seminal bands to come out of the New York hardcore scene, Texas is the Reason. In this portion of our interview he talks about how he got into hardcore music, and the effect of local record labels on this. These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the hardcore punk music scene. Th...

With directing credits for THE FEAR, WITCHCRAFT XI, HOLLYWOOD MORTUARY and many others, Ron Ford is a legend of the B-Movie Cinema world. In this segment we discuss directing vs. writing, his thought process, and how books help him cope with mortality. 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...

With credits for directing such films as MYSTERY SPOT, WITCHCRAFT 13, and most recently, INBETWEENING, Mel House is a director who makes things he wants to make when he wants to make them. Here he discusses his next project, what it's like be real working filmmaker, and how sometimes the best thing to do is nothing as you wait for the next idea. These videos are part of an ongoing video series...

Director Darren Doane and I talk about a new project I had forgotten we'd done together, getting shaped by underground music, films, and more. Find out more about him and it here:https://dontbeprecious.com/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 th...

I met German Utria in the 5th grade in 1983 or so. Our friendship was forged on music, movies, food, and more. I also based the Gerry character in my films 1985-1986 and Cool Summer on this person who made (and continues to make) an indelible impact on me. In this interview we talk about the influence of British music, doing our first band together, and much more. These videos are part of an ongoi...

On Today's SceneStop, I journey back to the mid 1980s when the city of Fountain Valley, CA played host to Peer Records on Warner and Magnolia streets. What made this store so special to me is that Uniform Choice frontman Pat Dubar worked there, and he sold my mother and I the "Screaming for Change" record before my Bar-Mitzvah. Joining me on this Hot Tub Time Machine-like return to t...

Whit Haydon got his start writing for boxing websites and from there started matchmaking fights. Eventually, he became the matchmaker for Roy Englebrecht Promotions and went on to land at Al Haymon's Premier Boxing Champions; putting together fight cards for some of the biggest fighters in the fight game. In this interview he talks being a "fish out of water" at a boxing gym, Tank Da...

Scott Winegard is a master chef, author, and just happens to be the bass player for one of the most seminal bands to come out of the New York hardcore scene, Texas is the Reason. In this portion of our interview he talks about returning to New York after many years of living in Los Angeles, our arguments, and how there really is no place like home. These videos are part of an ongoing video series...

Whit Haydon got his start writing for boxing websites and from there started matchmaking fights. Eventually, he became the matchmaker for Roy Englebrecht Promotions and went on to land at Al Haymon's Premier Boxing Champions; putting together fight cards for some of the biggest fighters in the fight game. What he does is inherently creative in terms of seeing someone's talent and boxing le...

With credits for directing such films as MYSTERY SPOT, WITCHCRAFT 13, and most recently, INBETWEENING, Mel House is a director who makes what he wants, how wants, however he can. Here he discusses filmmaking frustrations, streaming services, getting funding, working a normal job, and a whole lot more. These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the hardcore punk music scene. They...

Director Darren Doane and I talk about why money suddenly adds a perceived value to something, fear, and how everything comes down to if you're not getting physically mauled... life is alright. Find out more about him and it here:https://dontbeprecious.com/These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange County...

With directing credits for THE FEAR, WITCHCRAFT XI, HOLLYWOOD MORTUARY and many others, Ron Ford is a legend of the B-Movie Cinema world. In this segment we discuss his seminal writing effort THE FEAR, and how it came about. 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...

I met German Utria in the 5th grade in 1983 or so. Our friendship was forged on music, movies, food, and more. I also based the Gerry character in my films 1985-1986 and Cool Summer on this person who made (and continues to make) an indelible impact on me. In this interview we talk about the influence of kids on us, staying in contact with old friends, and aging well. These videos are part of an o...

On Today's SceneStop, I give a quick rundown of the Huntington Beach Library in Huntington Beach, Ca. As I recall, there were a handful of shows here with the likes of TEXAS IS THE REASON, COLLATERAL DAMAGE, FROWN and more. Please let me know in the comments anything that I may have missed! These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the hardcore punk music scene. They are an adde...

With credits for directing such films as MYSTERY SPOT, WITCHCRAFT 13, and most recently, INBETWEENING, Mel House is a director who makes what he wants, how wants, however he can. Here he discusses expectations of movie releases, working with LIONSGATE, and the realities of being a "working" artist. These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the hardcore punk music scene...