Orange County Hardcore Scenester: Aftermath

In the 1990s if you were a band wanting to make a record then the dream was to do it at For the Record studios. Bands like Outspoken, Farside, Gameface, Eleven-Thirty Four, Adamantium and many others recorded there. In this interview he talks about recording Headfirst, Gameface, Farside and how sometimes the best gear is whatever gear you have to record. Oftentimes, the person behind the console p...

John Scott (Headfirst, Downer) breaks down recording Headfirst's first 7"! He touches on working with revered producer/engineer Jim Monroe, guitar sounds, the in studio performances, and doing it all for $500. 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...

CROW KILLER front person (and Salt Like City stalwart) Blake Foard talks about the connections people make through hardcore, ruining a band, 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 can watch...

Today's SceneStop goes all the way back to JJ's Lounge in North Orange County to a show that happened with the band SHOVELGAG and DEAN MARTIN'S LIVER. EVERGREEN were supposed to play but sadly did not due to JJ's Lounge (now Jimmy Bones) being 21 and over. I'm sure that there were more than just this one show at JJ's Lounge. In fact, perhaps @malfuncsean (drummer for SHOVEL...

CROW KILLER front person (and Salt Like City stalwart) Blake Foard talks about learning to play drums for AFTERMATH OF A TRAINWRECK, getting on New Age Records, and the effect of XCHORUSX and Outspoken on his 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 m...

The TRIAL/Bystander singer/founder of One Hundred For Haiti (and more), discusses how a clerical error put him on a career path that he's remained on ever since! 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....

John Scott (Headfirst, Downer) talks about the formation of HEADFIRST, the Irvine hardcore scene, getting on Workshed Records, and what a great band HARD STANCE was! 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....

In the 1990s if you were a band wanting to make a record then the dream was to do it at For the Record studios. Bands like Outspoken, Farside, Gameface, Eleven-Thirty Four, Adamantium and many others recorded there. Oftentimes, the person behind the console producing your record was none other that Eric Garten aka E. His goal was transfer whatever a band was to a recording that would best represen...

CROW KILLER front person (and Salt Like City stalwart) Blake Foard talks about the bands that inspire him, Minor Threat on VHS, shows that were important to him, 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...

Shawn Connell (PHC, Process, Man Is The Bastard) on what motivates Black Claw Records to preserve the past, present, and the future. 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 HARD...

Trust Records co-owner/Triggerman singer Joe Nelson talks about the future of Trust Records which includes more records, videos, and even a documentary! 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 watc...

South Coast Recording Studios head honcho Jim Dotson talks about still recording music, changes in the industry, and evolving 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 ORANGE COUNTY...

The TRIAL/Bystander singer/founder of One Hundred For Haiti (and more), takes us on an hour long plus journey talking about one of his biggest (if not the biggest) passions... collecting coins! This interview looks at how that love of coins began, error coins, numismatics, why coins will never go away, Greg's involvement with the Combined Organization of Numismatic Error Collectors of America...

The TRIAL/Bystander singer/founder of One Hundred For Haiti (and more), talks about lyrics, social media, juggling, coins and a changing world! 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...

CROW KILLER front person (and Salt Like City stalwart) Blake Foard breaks down how he got into hardcore, SXE, and the influences that shaped his love of hardcore 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 sce...

Shawn Connell (PHC, Process, Man Is The Bastard) on starting Black Claw Records to preserve the past, present, and the future. 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 S...

Trust Records co-owner/Triggerman singer Joe Nelson talks about the hurdles in re-releasing certain records and what goes into getting them from an idea to a finished product. 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 p...

Shawn Connell (PHC, Process, Man Is The Bastard) discusses bands breaking up and leading into other bands, guitar gear, taking one take to do a recording, and the order of said recordings. 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 199...

Orange County Hardcore Scenester: Aftermath #241 - Greg Bennick on Trial’s Legacy/Being Bench The TRIAL/Bystander singer/founder of One Hundred For Haiti (and more), talks about TRIAL’s legacy, my nickname for him, 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 docume...

South Coast Recording Studios head honcho, Jim Dotson, discusses the studios last days, leaving California, and where he ended up! 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 HARDCO...

Monty Banks, son of A CHORUS OF DISAPPROVAL guitarist Jeff Banks, the bond of hardcore music and gives his thoughts on straight edge. 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 HAR...

In the 1990s if you were a band wanting to make a record then the dream was to do it at For the Record studios. Bands like Outspoken, Farside, Gameface, Eleven-Thirty Four, Adamantium and many others recorded there. Oftentimes, the person behind the console producing your record was none other that Eric Garten aka E. His goal was transfer whatever a band was to a recording that would best represen...

Shawn Connell (PHC, Process, Man Is The Bastard) discusses bands breaking up and leading into other bands, guitar gear, taking one take to do a recording, and the order of said recordings. 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 199...

Trust Records co-owner/Triggerman singer Joe Nelson talks about getting the Cro-Mags online, working through various band's catalogs, and the work that goes into getting various artists online. 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...

Monty Banks, son of A CHORUS OF DISAPPROVAL guitarist Jeff Banks, talks about getting into hardcore at a very age, the safety of the pit, and what he considers success for his label, Milltown Records. 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 chroni...