Orange County Hardcore Scenester: Aftermath

Half  Off/Haywire/Exit Wound bassist John Bruce on Half Off starting, joining the band, and the access that gave him to some of his favorite bands. 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...

Zed  Records was a punk/hardcore music hub from the 1970s all the way into  the early 2000s. If you wanted alternative music this (along with Vinyl  Solution) was the place I mainly went to get my fix. If you did a band  you wanted your demos and records on the walls. The place had an  incredible cast of characters behind the counter, none who loomed larger  than Big...

INSTED/LIDSVILLE/ALLIGATORS bassist Rich Labbate talks on getting into  hardcore, moshing in vans, Bad Religion and bass gear.  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...

Hardcore photo historian Dave Sine and myself sit down to discuss some  pictures he took on a brief East Coast run with Outspoken in 1993. Dave  talks about the coast-to-coast ride with the band, breaking down in the  middle of nowhere, his first camera, and more!   These short videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are...

Half-Off/Haywire singer Billy Rubin talks inflation, stagflation, and taking a balanced look at today's financial 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...

Half Off/Haywire/Exit Wound bassist John Bruce talks about going to his  first shows, influences, and meeting Gavin Oglesby at South Coast Plaza  in Orange County, California.   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 ch...

Half-Off/Haywire singer Billy Rubin talks about his post-band career and  not having fear of being who you are.   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 wat...

Dan Gump (Full Contact/Excessive Force/Life Sentence Records) talks about getting into hxc, his band Full Contact, and being outlier in the  90s OC hardcore scene.   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  th...

Todd Turnham (STRIFE) discusses moving from being a touring hardcore  guitar player to becoming a golf professional.   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 ca...

Gameface guitar player Todd D. Trout talks about punk rock ethos,  forming Gameface, and what drives him to the positive.   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.   Y...

Continuing to discuss 411's 12", "This Isn't Me" in an in-depth way, Dan  talks about artistic freedom, heartbreak, and gives some thoughts on  Clint Eastwood's sweeping epic, CRY MACHO. He also lets me know in no  uncertain terms what he thinks of this interview!   These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are an add...

Guitar/stage tech extraordinaire Dave Jun discusses touring with Taking  Back Sunday, Thrice, Tegan and Sara 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...

Todd Turnham (STRIFE) writing music collaboratively, touring, and not  necessarily playing everything perfect.   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...

Half-Off/Haywire singer Billy Rubin on doing Half-Off, Haywire, short  recording sessions, and the art of recognizing your limitations.   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....

Todd Turnham (STRIFE) talks about joining that seminal hxc band and why it's good to play with all different kinds of bands.   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...

Director Darren Doane and I discuss the death of broadcast quality  requirements, issues he ran into finishing his first feature film, and  the fun of writing a feature film together in a week.   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...

Hardcore photo historian Dave Sine and myself sit down to discuss some  pictures he took on Gameface and Farside's first tours in 1992.   These short 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...

Guitar/stage tech extraordinaire Dave Jun talks about how 108 inspired  his zine, doing a radio show on KUCI, and how he became a guitar  tech/stagehand for various bands.   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...

Freebass bassist  Steve Almeida talks about playing in the band  Ashes/Dust and how that led to being in Downer.   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...

Continuing to discuss 411's 12", "This Isn't Me" in an in-depth way, Dan  breaks down the cover and goes into the meaning of certain songs  (DESTROY THE DREAM, THE NAKED FACE) and their retained relevance  throughout the years.    These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange  ...

Half-Off/Haywire singer Billy Rubin explains the mechanics behind one of  the most pioneering labels in hardcore/punk history.   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.  &n...

Freebass/Downer bass player Steve Almeida on doing a band with just one  other person and hearing music but not being able to read it.   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....

Director Darren Doane and I discuss influences, interviews, and whatever  the heck else we feel like talking about as this interview continues.   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 pun...

With 411 announcing a return of sorts in 2022 it seemed timely to post  this recent interview I did with Dan where we talk about their 12",  "This Isn't Me" in an in-depth way. As always, Dan is Dan, I'm me, and  we have a great time burning clean and working from home!   These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are...

David "Doc" Robinson (Yuckmouth/Power Play/All Shall Die) gives us the  skinny on Campus Gas! Yes, today the show gives you all the information  you want on a gas station in Irvine, Ca that was a nexus for Southern  California hardcore in the 1990s.   These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the fi...