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MUSIC: Dose of Adolescence releases new video

Dose of Adolescence performs during the Merry Meltdown concert at Citizens Business Bank Arena Sunday in Ontario, CA. December 16, 2012. (2012/File Photo)

Dose of Adolescence has had a big year. After winning X103.9’s Localpalooza last November and opening the station’s Merry Meltdown show at Citizens Business Bank Arena, the Rancho Cucamonga band went on to play the Vans Warped Tour this summer.

Some of the band’s journey with Localpalooza and Merry Meltdown is documented in the new video for “Never Want to Say Goodbye” and you’ll even spot X103.9’s morning host Doug Durocher in the clip.

Take a look at the new video and then watch the Dose boys on PE Live, which we filmed earlier this year. You can even hear an acoustic version of “Never Want to Say Goodbye.”

Watch Dose of Adolescence perform “Sleepless in Southern California” on PE Live.

Watch the Dose of Adolescence interview on PE Live.

CLAREMONT: Big Papa and the TCB to record Hip Kitty show

Big Papa and the TCB perform at The Press-Enterprise for PE Live. (Vanessa Franko/Staff Photo)

Inland jump blues combo Big Papa and the TCB is having a show at the Hip Kitty in Claremont on Friday, Nov. 1, and it will be recorded.

The band has released two live albums previously. The band’s debut, “Nice ‘N’ Greazy,” and “Buckshot Love: Live from the Rhythm Lounge” were both recorded at the Fender Center in Corona.

Go to the show and hear yourself on the CD. The band is recommending making a reservation for a table.

8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, Hip Kitty, 502 W. 1st St., Claremont, 909-447-6700, $5, 21 and older only.

Visit www.hipkittyjazz.com for more on the venue and www.bigpapaandthetcb.com for more on the band.

Get warmed up with the band with our sessions from PE Live earlier this year, featuring the Big Papa 3.

Big Papa and the TCB performs “Drink Drank Drunk.”

Big Papa and the TCB performs “Wait Til Yo Daddy Getz Home.”

Big Papa and the TCB performs “A Thin Line Between Love and Hate.”

Watch the PE Live interview with Big Papa and the TCB

RIVERSIDE: Robert Cray, Los Lobos, Rod Piazza play the Fox

Robert Cray will perform at the Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside on Nov. 7. (Erika Goldring/Contributed Image)

Riverside will have some blues icons in its midst Thursday, Nov. 7

Guitarist Robert Cray tops a bill at the Fox Performing Arts Center that also includes Los Lobos and Riverside’s own Rod Piazza.

Cray, a multi-Grammy winner who has played with legends such as Stevie Ray Vaughan and Eric Clapton, is supporting his 2012 release “Nothin But Love.”

Los Lobos, who seem to make Riverside an annual stop in recent years, released “Disconnected in New York City,” a live album celebrating the band’s 40th anniversary, on Oct. 29.

Tickets are available at the Fox Performing Arts Center box office and via Ticketmaster. (Tip: You’ll pay far less in fees going through the box office).

The box office is open Monday -Friday from noon to 6 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 10 a.m. until showtime on days with a show. The box office phone number is 951-779-9800.

7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, Fox Performing Arts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, $25-$87, plus fees.

Visit www.foxriversidelive.com for more information.

CORONA: M15 hosts Localpalooza battle of the bands Nov. 2

Naive Children performs at X1039’s Localpalooza at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. (2012/File Photo)

Localpalooza isn’t just another battle of the bands; it’s a competition that gives the winner a spotlight on an arena stage.

Nearly a dozen groups will face off at M15 in Corona on Saturday, Nov. 2 and the winner will go on to open KCXX X103.9 FM’s Merry Meltdown concert on Dec. 14 at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario with Korn, Stone Temple Pilots, Sick Puppies and more.

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This is the second year that the San Bernardino-based radio station has held the competition. The 2012 winners, Dose of Adolesence, have had a huge year since, even netting some dates on the Vans Warped Tour this summer. I will be one of the judges for the competition again this year.

There has been a change to the lineup for the show. Late Night Revival had to drop off, but The Red Level has stepped in.

Here’s the list of bands facing off (and where they’re from). The only returning competitors are Assuming We Survive and As You Were.

Click on the links to get to know a little bit more about the bands.

Assuming We Survive, Rancho Cucamonga
As You Were, Rancho Cucamonga
El Robo, Riverside
Pandemic Unleashed, Riverside
Slivir, Mira Loma
SlowFall, Corona
Star Off Machine, Costa Mesa
T4P, Rancho Cucamonga
The Action Potential, Riverside
The Red Level, Lake Elsinore
The Rebel Noise, Palm Springs

5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, M15, 9022 Pulsar Ct. Suite H, Corona, $10, all ages.

Visit www.facebook.com/Localpalooza and www.x1039.com for more information.

RIVERSIDE: Former ‘Voice’ contestants perform at Romano’s

Daniel Rosa hosts a weekly open mic night at Romano’s in Riverside. (2012/ File Photo)

Televised singing competitions and the Inland Empire have a long history together.

And every Wednesday, Daniel Rosa, who was a contestant on “The Voice,” has been hosting an open mic night at Romano’s Concert Lounge in Riverside.

On Wednesday, Oct. 30, Rosa will be joined by Erin Willett, who was a contestant on season two of “The Voice,” for a special Halloween show.

There’s also a costume contest.

9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, 5225 Canyon Crest Drive, Riverside, free, 21 and older only.

RIVERSIDE: Sugar Ray’s DJ Homicide to appear at ProAbition

DJ Homicide, of Sugar Ray fame, will be at ProAbition in Riverside on Halloween. (Contributed Image)

DJ Homicide, who spent years hanging out with Mark McGrath on purpose in Sugar Ray, is coming to Riverside for Halloween.

He will be at ProAbition on Thursday, Oct. 31 for a special Halloween party.

DJ Homicide is known for his mash-ups these days, as well as playing some major U.S. clubs.

ProAbition is having a costume contest, too.

Fun fact: Sugar Ray appeared in two random films–“Scooby Doo” and “Father’s Day.”

10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, ProAbition, 3597 Main St., Riverside, 951-233-7907, $10, 21 and older only.

Here’s one of Sugar Ray’s non-punk songs.

TEMECULA: Voodoo Glow Skulls celebrate Ska-loween at The Vault

Voodoo Glow Skulls celebrate Halloween in Temecula once again on Oct. 31. (Contributed Image)

If you’ve been to The Vault in Temecula lately, you might have seen that the all-ages concert venue got a bit of a makeover.

On the walls are the posters of some of the biggest shows the venue has hosted, including posters featuring Finch, Reel Big Fish, The Ataris and more.

One of the most prominent posters is for Ska-loween with Riverside’s own Voodoo Glow Skulls.

For five years, the ska-core band has been celebrating Halloween at the venue. The year, the event takes place on Halloween night and Voodoo Glow Skulls, fresh off a U.S. tour, will be joined by Defunked, Indica Roots, Ska-Vastation and more.

6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, The Vault, 41607 Enterprise Cir. N., Temecula, $12 in advance, $15 at the door.

Visit www.voodooglowskulls.com for more on the band and www.thevaultconcerts.com for more on the show.

PE LIVE: Hobo Jazz offers ‘One Glance’

Marquis Howell II, of Hobo Jazz, performs at Hangar 24 in Redlands. (Matthew Schoenmann/Freelance Photographer)

Want some music to brighten your morning? We’ve got that covered.

Check out the latest PE Live with Hobo Jazz and hear “One Glance,” one of the band’s original songs.

We filmed it out at Hangar 24 Brewery a week or so ago and we’ll be back filming two new PE Live sessions this coming week.

On Wednesday, Oct. 30, we’ll be on hand to film The Higgs and on Halloween night, join us as The Fingers perform. Hangar 24 is located at 1710 Sessums Drive in Redlands.

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If you want to catch Hobo Jazz in action, the group is playing the One Eyed Gypsy in Los Angeles on Nov. 2. Visit www.hobojazz.com for more information.

PE LIVE: Hobo Jazz gets ‘Stuck on the County Line’

Hobo Jazz (Matthew Schoenmann/Freelance Photographer)

It’s about darn time that PE Live show featured Hobo Jazz. They’ve only been around for 12 years or so, making fun, danceable music in the Inland Empire.

I’m thrilled to present the Hobos on PE Live this week. We were out filming at Hangar 24 Brewery recently and captured some great music.

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Speaking of Hangar 24, we’ll be filming two editions of PE Live this week at the Redlands brewery. On Wednesday, Oct. 30 we’ll be on hand to film The Higgs and on Halloween night, join us as The Fingers perform. Hangar 24 is located at 1710 Sessums Drive in Redlands.

Check out Hobo Jazz performing “Stuck on the County Line.”