Orange County Hardcore Scenester: Aftermath

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 how I told a massive lie at a sleepover, age differences, and being more clean and tidy in old age. These video...

Director Darren Doane and I talk about thriving during chaos, fear during the pandemic, doing what you want, believing people have the right to be stupid things, and more as we discuss his newest book, "Don't Be Precious". 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...

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 various levels of moviemaking, how creating one film can lead to another, making the 13th film in the WITCHCRAFT franchise, and more! These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the hard...

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 how movies, as well people we knew that were pioneers in music and fashion, effected us! These videos are part...

Director Darren Doane and I talk about the importance of big brothers, skateboarding, doing what you want, and more as we discuss his newest book, "Don't Be Precious". 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 Scenest...

On Today's SceneStop, before a recent Ice practice, myself and guitarist MC visited a place that was a mecca to us in the early 1990s. It was a home in Fountain Valley that our friend Brains lived in "The House of Ill Repute". It was where TRIGGERMAN and ICE played in 1992. It was also the homebase where some movies were made. The "House of Ill Repute" catered to any and al...

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 producing movies, finding money, his inspirations 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 Hard...

On Today's SceneStop, we visit W.O. Hart Park in Orange, CA where such bands as Uniform Choice, Doggy Style, and other luminary acts did their thing. This video takes you into the park, gives you a general overview of its history, and gives more information on some bands that played there. If you have any information to share about shows at W.O. Hart Park, please put them in the comments! Thes...

On Today's SceneStop, before a recent Ice practice, myself and guitarist MC went back to the wall where it all began! On the Ice "L'Chaim" 7" there's a photo on the back cover of MC and I in front of a wall. Find out the history of that wall, the reason for our poses, and what that wall looks like in 1990 and 2025!Listen to the “L'Chaim” 7" as well as the rest o...

Nik Hill talks about voicing the main character of Reggie in INSECT 2: ECDYSIS. He talks about returning to this character after more than a decade, and even discusses the third film, INSECT SUMMER. It will merge the characters from COOL SUMMER and the world of INSECT.Stream INSECT here:https://tubitv.com/movies/472623/insectStream COOL SUMMER here:https://tubitv.com/movies/100019659/cool-summerTw...

On Today's SceneStop we went to Zubie's in Huntington Beach, Ca. This establishment was made famous by a line in the song "Urban Struggle" by the Vandals from their album "Peace Through Vandalism" in which they said..."After a couple shit kickin' Cowboy moviesI'll check out the Cowboy scene down at Zubie's"This scenestop is fairly short as I wasn&#...

In this fun, yet heartfelt interview, Dan and I discuss CARRY NATION returning, future plans, the importance of Big Frank Harrison to hardcore music, and more! (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 hardco...

On Today's SceneStop we go to 6197 Ball Road in Cerritos, Ca where a show happened with VISUAL DISCRIMINATION, A CHORUS OF DISAPPROVAL, HAYTERS ALLEY and BLACKSPOT. Enjoy this trip down memory lane and please share any and all comments and memories in the comments section! These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the fi...

In this video, myself and ICE guitarist MC (Mike Kushner) discuss coming back to play the benefit for our dearly departed friend, Big Frank Harrison on June 22nd, 2025. We discuss getting the band back together, what people can expect, and more...Basically, get there early because we are opening on one of the stages, doesn't really matter which one, and there will be a giveaways, costume chang...

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. He talks about teachers that encouraged him, getting into punk/hardcore music, 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...

Director Darren Doane and I writing the film BLACK FRIDAY together (watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnEOXHmroWo) how being precious isn't really feasible, and everything is a compromise. 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 fi...

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. He's also somebody who loves hardcore, punk, and post hardcore music, and this interview looks at how he got into the music, some of the bands he's done, and, of course, telling stories visually. These videos are...

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 how bands like Adam Ant, Duran Duran, and how Morrissey is NOT from LA!These videos are part of an ongoing vide...

Director Darren Doane and I discuss time vs quality in terms of creative pursuits, not directing films, and how he's always been a producer. 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...

On Today's SceneStop we go to a place that recorded MANY seminal Orange County Hardcore bands... Spot Recording! Some of the bands that recorded there were Reason to Believe, Final Conflict, No For an Answer, Chain of Strength, Freewill, Visual Discrimination, Half Off, Against the Wall, PHC, INFEST, Haywire, and MANY more! Many thanks to  @newagerecordsinc  for handling the recording duties o...

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 music, home movies, and what childhood was like in OC in the 1980s. These videos are part of an ongoing video s...

On Today's SceneStop we go to a place that on March 20th, 1988 was called Joshua's Parlor. A show was held there featuring INSTED, VISUAL DISCRIMINATION, HARD STANCE, NO FOR AN ANSWER and CRAZY RONN. I'm not too sure how many shows were held at this venue, but watch until the end when we reveal what kind of establishment it is today! These videos are part of an ongoing video series chr...

Today’s SceneStop brings us to a mall in Orange County, Ca called South Coast Plaza. It is here that my friendship with Brian Chu was forged. I used to visit MC, the guitar player of ICE, on his lunch break when he worked at May Company. Numerous times I ran into people from the Sloth Crew and OC Hardcore Scene in this malls hallowed halls. Also, I bought (for the second time) a copy Sierra Champi...

Bill Plaster of Dr. Strange Records discusses advice he gives people who want to start their own record labels, or just follow their passions! 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 C...

Director Darren Doane and I discuss boxing, Tyson Fury, boxing-MMA crossover bouts, and more as we gear up to discuss his newest book, "Don't Be Precious". 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 documentar...