Orange County Hardcore Scenester: Aftermath

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...

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 bullies, tough guys, school dances, and what childhood was like in OC in the 1980s. These videos are part of an...

Bill Plaster of Dr. Strange Records discusses running his venerable label for 35 years! 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 here: https://vimeo.com/ondema...

108/Ressurection/The Judas Factor/Unsufferable singer Rob Fish talks about looking back, moving forward, and being about the present! Watch the rest of the video by going to Anhedenia Films TV on YOUTUBE! Link in BIO! Interested in owning Anhedenia Films on DVD? Visit our DVD site! Link in BIO! 📀 These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the hardcore punk music scene. They are...

Today’s SceneStop brings us to what is now Maple Sound Studios run by the decorated engineer Cameron Webb. It was also known as Revolver Studios when Jim Monroe engineered Gameface's "Always On" LP in the late 1990s. In this video we discuss some of the other recordings that took place there and also go on a hunt for Jim Monroe's new studio! See a time capsule of this special Santa Ana location in...

Bill Plaster of Dr. Strange Records talks about opening the Dr. Strange Records store, the real value of money, staying plugged into the music scene, 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 documentary I made that chronicles the 1990s hardcore punk scene. You c...

108/Ressurection/The Judas Factor/Unsufferable singer Rob Fish talks about being in the world of business, early Ressurection lyrics, natural expression, not being a writer... and more! Watch the rest of the video by going to Anhedenia Films TV on YOUTUBE! Link in BIO! Interested in owning Anhedenia Films on DVD? Visit our DVD site! Link in BIO! 📀 These videos are part of an ongoing video series...

Today’s SceneStop brings us to a place called FOE Hall in Garden Grove, Ca. A show happened there on 2/4/1989 featuring INSTED, NO FOR AN ANSWER, INFEST, VISUAL DISCRIMINATION, MASS CONFUSION, and POINT OF CONCEPTION. Enjoy and please respond in the comments with anymore information on this venue! Thank you to Igby for the flyer photo! THIS ONE SOLD! These videos are part of an ongoing video serie...

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 discuss growing up in the 1980s, how your peer group sometimes acts as your family, 7/11, and having friends that have you...

Trust Records co-owner/Triggerman singer Joe Nelson explains how important the Stern Bros. are to not just punk music but music in general, how they never "played the game", and the joy Trust gets in the way their releases are received. 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...

108/Ressurection/The Judas Factor/Unsufferable singer Rob Fish talks about singing, touring, getting older, and the importance of making human connections. Watch the rest of the video by going to Anhedenia Films TV on YOUTUBE! Link in BIO! Interested in owning Anhedenia Films on DVD? Visit our DVD site! Link in BIO! 📀 These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the hardcore punk...

Today's SceneStop brings us the Hill Propellers in Santa Ana, CA! Well, it brings us to the building formerly known as that. What is Hill Propellers? How is it important to hardcore music you ask? Do you like Farside? Do you like RIGGED, ROCHAMBEAU, THE MONROE DOCTRINE and all of the other great songs this seminal band made? Well, Hill Propellers is where Farside practiced courtesy of their drumme...

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 discuss friend groups, how that shapes who we are when we're younger (and older), going to the mall in the 80s, and burnin...