Orange County Hardcore Scenester: Aftermath

The TRIAL/Bystander singer/founder of One Hundred For Haiti (and more),  discusses how business can be used to help others, past bands (Process  of Elimination, Dry Gulch, Bro Loaf...) 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 document...

INSTED/LIDSVILLE/ALLIGATORS bassist Rich Labbate on how the band came  back together, getting on INDECISION Records, touring Europe, and  finishing up some songs.   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 &nbs...

South Coast Recording Studios head honcho, Jim Dotson, explains how The  Offspring used to cobble funds together to record and the first direct  to CD recording EVER!   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...

Trust Records co-owner/Triggerman singer Joe Nelson showcases everything  you could want to know about Trust's upcoming "Walk Together, Walk  Together" release as well as the label's future plans.   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 docum...

Endpoint/By the Grace of G-d/Jupiter Hearts singer Rob Pennington  discusses all the directions hardcore/punk has taken as well his  feelings towards social justice.   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 &...

Recently, Jeff Banks (Visual Discrimination, A Chorus Of Disapproval)  sent over an alternative version of the guitar lead he created for the  song "Bleed". This video explores why this version wasn't used, and also  allows viewers to hear this lead for the very first time ever.   These short videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music s...

Sound Matrix was a practice spot in Fountain Valley, CA that hosted a  multitude of OC and non-OC hardcore bands. Sadly it is no longer in  business, but it was a great place for bands to "tune up" their sets  before playing shows in the southland.   Find out more information about this now defunct practice space here:  https://www.yelp.com/biz/sound-matrix-studios-fountai...

The TRIAL/Bystander singer/founder of One Hundred For Haiti (and more),  discusses the formation of TRIAL, singing for the first time, and how he  ultimately ended up in hardcore.   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 tha...

INSTED/LIDSVILLE/ALLIGATORS bassist Rich Labbate reflects on INSTED  ending up on one of the best record labels in the history of Los  Angeles, Epitaph!   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 1990...

Endpoint singer Rob Pennington about his emotional connection to the  band and the differences he discovered doing music like By The Grace of  G-d.   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 har...

Half Off/Haywire/Exit Wound bassist John Bruce on making different kinds  of music and moving through different scenes.   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 O...

Dan Gump (Full Contact/Excessive Force) explains how his relationship to  hardcore has changed 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 ORA...

Half Off/Haywire/Exit Wound bassist John Bruce on the end of Haywire,  the formation of Freebass, and endless experimentation.  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 w...

INSTED/LIDSVILLE/ALLIGATORS bassist Rich Labbate reflects on early  INSTED recordings and befriending AGNOSTIC FRONT.   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...

South Coast Recording Studios head honcho, Jim Dotson, recalls getting  the studio going that recorded such bands as Carry Nation, Headfirst,  Triggerman, Farside, The Offspring, No Doubt, Olivelawn, and MANY 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 Sceneste...

Half Off/Haywire/Exit Wound bassist John Bruce breaks down how Haywire  came together after Half Off ended.   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...

While not somebody who was greatly involved in hardcore or punk, Steve  "The Itz" Itzkowitz recalls how Gameface, their music, and his  relationship with guitarist Todd D. Trout changed his life.   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...

Guitar/stage tech wizard Dave Jun winds down our interview by talking  eloquently and openly about dealing with the effects of the Covid-19  Pandemic.   (Not sure why I didn't just have this be a part of the last interview  clip that was posted but... here we are ;))   These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They ar...

Dan Gump (Full Contact/Excessive Force) talks about what he learned  doing Life Sentence Records 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 OR...

Endpoint singer Rob Pennington talks Applied Behavior Analysis,  hardcore, and how Husker Du is always an inspiration.   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...

Dan Gump (Full Contact/Excessive Force) moving to Salt Lake City,  releasing more bands on Life Sentence records and why the label changed.   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 sc...

Half Off/Haywire/Exit Wound bassist John Bruce on jumping right into a  12", being in the studio, and the pressures of 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 wa...

Endpoint singer Rob Pennington talks about forming the band, the "If the  Spirits Are Willing" demo 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...

Dan Gump (Full Contact/Excessive Force) discusses forming Full Contact,  Life Sentence Records, moving to Salt Lake City, 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. &nb...

In 1993 there was a Sunday night show at American Legion Post 555 on  Beach Boulevard in Westminster, California. Some of the bands that  played were Ashes, Function, and Drift Again. There may have been other  shows at this American Legion Post, but this was the only one that I  ever attended. It was exciting to have a show in Westminster that was  literally minutes from...