Category Archives: Things To Do

CORONA: Benefit concert for motorcyclist’s family at M15 Friday

Manntis will perform at a benefit show at M15 in Corona on Friday, Dec. 13. (Contributed Image)

On Friday, Dec. 13, M15 in Corona will be the site of a show to benefit the family of Inland Harley-Davidson salesman Mike Slagle, who was killed in motorcycle accident on Oct. 19.

A number of Inland artists who were friends with Slagle will be performing, including Hammers and Hearts, Hoist the Colors, Manntis and Assuming We Survive. Wet Kandy will also be doing a DJ set.

Admission is $10, but toy donations are greatly appreciated as well. Slagle was a father of three.

7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, M15, 9022 Pulsar Ct. Suite H, Corona, 951-200-4465, all ages.

Visit m15concerts.com for more information.

Manntis recently released a video for the song “Master of Ceremonies.” It’s very metal. And it might give you nightmares.

ONTARIO: Merry Meltdown rocks arena on Saturday, Dec. 14

Sick Puppies performs during the Merry Meltdown concert at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Dec. 2012. (2012/File Photo)

San Bernardino’s X103.9 FM is holding its annual Merry Meltdown concert at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario on Dec. 14 with Korn, Stone Temple Pilots (with Chester Bennington), Sick Puppies, Big B and Assuming We Survive, who won this year’s Localpalooza competition.

There are VIP meet and greets and a special pre-party with Smile Empty Soul that the radio station is doing, too.

5:30 pm. Dec. 14, Citizens Business Bank Arena, 4000 E. Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario, 909-244-5500, $29.50-$59.50, available through www.axs.com and at the arena’s box office.

Visit www.x1039.com for more information.

Sick Puppies have been a regular visitor to the station’s holiday shows. Here’s a clip of “All the Same” from the 2012 Merry Meltdown.

RIVERSIDE: Chris Ryan, Late Night Revival play open mic night

Chris Ryan (Esther Miller/Contributed Image)

Musical chameleon Chris Ryan, who has penned soulful singer/songwriter tunes, drummed for hardcore band Darasuum and is part of new hard-rock outfit called Both Wind and Sea, among other projects, has yet another way to be in the local scene.

On the first Friday of every month, Ryan hosts the acoustic open mic night at the Daily Brew in Riverside.

This Friday, Dec. 6, he will perform and also be joined by some other up-and-coming Inland Empire artists, including Horror in the Moonlight and Late Night Revival.

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The open mic signup is at 6:30 p.m. and that portion gets started at 7 p.m. Then, at 9 p.m. the other artists will perform.

7 p.m. Friday, The Daily Brew, 2955 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, free, all ages.

Visit www.facebook.com/ChrisRyanMusic1 for more on Ryan.

RIVERSIDE: The Dares play the Festival of Lights

The Dares are performing at the Festival of Lights in Riverside on Dec. 8. (Matt Schoenmann/Freelance Photographer)

Riverside’s Festival of Lights is more than just a gazillion lights and creepy animatronic figures–downtown is transformed into a winter wonderland of ice skating, vendors and live entertainment.

The Dares will perform at the Festival of Lights on Sunday, Dec. 8, near the ice-skating rink.

The spirited pop-punk band has been working on a new album, too.

8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, Main Street Pedestrian Mall, Riverside, free, all ages.

Visit www.facebook.com/thedares for more on the band.

The band filmed PE Live with us earlier this year. Watch the band perform “Wake Up.”

REDLANDS: Hangar 24 celebrates barrel-aged beer at Pugafest

Hobo Jazz will perform at Hangar 24 Brewery in Redlands for Pugafest on Saturday, Dec. 7. (2013/File Photo)

Hangar 24 Brewery in Redlands is celebrating the release of this year’s batch of Pugachev’s Cobra, the brewery’s Russian imperial stout, with Pugachev’s Barrel-Aged Beer Festival on Saturday, Dec. 7.

The Pugafest event will include a number of special beers for the occasion. The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and $25 gets you a wristband good for eight tasting pours from a selection of 24 different barrel-aged beers and a commemorative tasting glass.

Pugachev’s Cobra is one of the brewery’s most beloved concoctions and in previous years, bottles have sold out on release day. A hand-corked bottle will set you back $20 and quantities are limited to six per person.

There is also a new brew, Pugachev Royale, which is a spin on the original, but with added cacao nibs and vanilla beans and an additional 10 months of aging in brandy barrels. There will only be 400 bottles available and there is a one-bottle purchase limit.

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The barrel-aged beer list for Pugafest includes 2011 Pugachev’s Cobra, 2012 Pugachev’s Cobra, 2012 Pugachev’s Cobra Rye Whiskey Barrel, 2013 Pugachev’s Cobra, 2013 Pugachev’s Cobra Rye Whiskey Barrel, 2013 Pugachev’s Cobra Wheat Whiskey Barrel, 2010 Immelmann, 2012 Immelmann Rye Whiskey Barrel, 2013 Immelmann, 2013 Immelmann Rye Whiskey Barrel, 2013 Immelmann Wheat Whiskey Barrel, 2012 Hammerhead, 2013 Hammerhead, 2013 Hammerhead Brandy Barrel, 2012 Warmer Rye Whiskey Barrel, 2013 Warmer Rye Whiskey Barrel, 2013 Gourdgeous Bourbon Barrel, 2013 Gourdgeous/Hammerhead Bourbon Barrel Blend, 2012 4th Anniversary Rye Whiskey Barrel, 2013 Tailslide, 2013 Slow Roll, 2012 Chandelle, 2011 Humpty Bump and 2013 Vinaceous Brandy Barrel.

The Hangar 24 Tasting Room will be open to the public as per usual from 11 a.m. until midnight as well.

There will be live music from the Claremont Voodoo Society from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hobo Jazz from 2 to 4 p.m. and My Own Holiday from 5 to 7 p.m.

Both Hobo Jazz and My Own Holiday have stopped by and performed for PE Live. Watch their videos below.

Watch Hobo Jazz perform “One Glance.”

Watch My own Holiday perform “Coins.”

Hangar 24 is located at 1710 Sessums Drive in Redlands. Visit www.hangar24brewery.com for more information.

TEMECULA: The Vault throws a goodbye party

The Maxies perform at “The Death of The Vault” show at the all-ages concert venue in Temecula on Nov. 29, 2013. (Vanessa Franko/Staff Photographer)

The projection on the wall said it all. The words “The Death of The Vault” loomed behind the bands performing at the Temecula venue on Friday, Nov. 29.

Far from a dour affair, the venue’s penultimate show was a swinging wake celebrating the scene and those who made it with Silly String, balloons and homegrown Inland music.

Hundreds of music fans filled the venue to catch acts including The Maxies, Defunked, The Infamous They, Illnoise, Fly By Night, Bloodtype G, Xpulsion and Indica Roots.

“I’ve never been to a show with this much energy,” said Sierra Bishop, of Hemet, who was visiting the venue for the first time.

After the finale of the popular Band Wars band battle series on Saturday, Nov. 30 the all ages venue will shut its doors.

Owner James Messina is moving the Temecula Sounds music school and store, which housed The Vault, to Old Town Temecula while promoter Ivan McClain is seeking investors for a new venue in the Temecula Valley.

Defunked performs at The Vault in Temecula on Nov. 29, 2013. (Vanessa Franko/Staff Photo)

McClain addressed the crowd and said that the new venue had reached more than 20 percent of its funding and that it could open within three months after raising the money.

“Everyone keep your fingers crossed,” he said.

The night was filled with remembrances from the bands, with The Maxies having some heartfelt moments of thanks in between shooting Silly String and batting balloons into the crowd.

“The Vault is one of the places that made us who we are today,” singer Matt Leonard said from the stage.

The venue originally opened in 2007 as a haven for local music. A few months later it was shuttered after running afoul of city permits. In mid-2009, when The Vault reopened with new owner Messina, it became a well-known entertainment spot in the area and a proving ground for local music.

“I’ve met wonderful people, amazing bands. This place holds a lot of memories,” said Ajay Jamebozorgi, of Temecula.

On Friday night, fans with piercings and tattoos skipped around the mosh pit arm in arm singing “every little thing’s gonna be alright,” the chorus of Bob Marley’s “Three Little Birds,” during Defunked’s set.

In between sets fans hugged and chatted and shared memories of the venue.

“Just because this venue is going out doesn’t mean our scene dies,” Mitchell Hoskins of Fly By Night told the crowd.

There is one more chance to see a show at The Vault. The final installment of Band Wars takes place Saturday, Nov. 30.

The bands competing include For All That’s Forgotten, Firing All Cylinders, The Third Invasion, Voltage Control, Sticks & Stones, Radio-active, Kicking Amps, Friday’s Best and Imagery.

6 p.m. Saturday, The Vault, 41607 Enterprise Circle North, Temecula, $10, all ages.

RIVERSIDE: Sandbox Bullies play Mission Tobacco Lounge

Sandbox Bullies (Contributed Image)

If you love psychobilly, the Mission Tobacco lounge needs ot be on your radar for Saturday night.

The Butchery Boys, the Hexxers, Kon Tiki and Sandbox Bullies will be playing the Riverside venue.

Based out of Hemet, Sandbox Bullies have been working on their new album, which has a working title of “Cadillac Smile.”

Frontman Rob Bell said that he hopes the new album will be wrapped up early in 2014.

9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, Mission Tobacco Lounge, 3630 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, $10, 21 and older only.

Visit www.facebook.com/SANDBOXBULLIESsince1998 for more information.

To get you in the mood, check out “Let’s Dance” from The Hexxers.

CORONA: DJ Quik brings tales of Compton to M15

DJ Quik will perform at M15 in Corona on Friday, Nov. 29. (Contributed Image)

Iconic rapper DJ Quik is headed to Corona for a performance at M15 on Friday, Nov. 29.

After N.W.A. put the struggles of Compton in the mainstream, Quik brought his own spin to his hometown, striking hits with “Born and Raised in Compton” and “Jus Lyke Compton.”

He’s worked with a “Who’s Who” of hip-hop, including Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, Talib Kweli and the Fresh Prince himself, Will Smith.

7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, M15, 9022 Pulsar Court, Suite H, Corona, 951-200-4465, $20 in advance, $25 at the show.

Visit www.m15concerts.com for more on the show.

CORONA: Save the Swim Team plays Maya’s Cafe

Save the Swim Team is calling it quits, but not before playing a show in Corona. (2010/File Photo)

Save the Swim Team, a Huntington Beach-based ska/punk band, is calling it quits at the end of the year.

The group, which has played dozens of shows around the Inland Empire over the years, will play one final show in this neck of the woods when they play Maya’s Cafe in Corona on Thursday, Dec. 5.

Get ready to skank around the mosh pit with them one last time.

Also on the bill are The Flatliners, Slow Children, Living with Lions, Culture Abuse and Survay Says! (why yes, it really is spelled like that).

6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, Maya’s Cafe, 13627 Magnolia Ave., Corona, $10, all ages.

Visit www.facebook.com/SaveTheSwimTeam for more information on the band’s victory lap.

SAN BERNARDINO: Rapper D’zyl 5k1 draws inspiration from ‘Weird’ Al, opera

San Bernardino rapper Daniel “D’zyl 5k1” Fromm will perform in Riverside on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Contributed Image)

Daniel Fromm’s biggest hip-hop influence is a man known for his accordion-filled parodies — “Weird” Al Yankovic.

“He was an iconoclast in a way,” Fromm, whose stage name is D’zyl 5k1 (pronounced Diesel 5001).

The creative interpretation and reimagining of popular songs inspired Fromm, who grew up in San Bernardino, to make his own versions.

After a friend heard his parodies, he suggested that Fromm try to create his own music.

Years later, not only is D’Zyl 5k1 creating his own music, but he’s part of the Uproar hip-hop collective in the Inland Empire and is paying his dues with a goal to be the next local rapper on the Paid Dues independent hip-hop festival in 2014.

Born in Hollywood, Fromm moved to San Bernardino when he was in elementary school, a self-described nerd who started writing songs as an outlet after he would finish his schoolwork early in class.

Fromm will be joining fellow Uproar member Stutta Boii during a performance at Mexicali Bar and Grill in Riverside on Saturday, Nov. 30, celebrating Stutta Boii’s new album.

Saturday’s show will also feature performances from Golden State Union, Manifest Sound, Motor Mouth, Clomkas Members Only, Turtle and Dat Heathen.

Growing up, Fromm loved ‘90s R&B and rock music until he heard The Pharcyde’s “Passin’ Me By,” a song with an outcast theme that he immediately related to.

“I got rejected a lot,” Fromm said.

But as he quietly worked on his music, he ended up entering a talent competition in high school and was such a hit that the idea of making music ignited a spark for him.

In the last year D’Zyl 5k1’s popularity has been growing. In December 2012 he played a show with an influence, rapper Chino XL, and the momentum has kept rolling with collaborations, more live performances and multiple musical releases.

In addition to his campaign for Paid Dues 2014, the rapper is working on a double album due out early next year.

One of his goals is to write a song featuring opera, another style of music the audiophile loves.

“I really like the feel of it — those notes are really powerful,” Fromm said.

He’s planning on the album featuring one disc of original music and the other will be more compilation-style, including collaborations and featured tracks.

Beyond landing on the big stage in his backyard, Fromm has another big goal.

“Maybe one day ‘Weird’ Al Yankovic will make fun of my songs,” he said.

9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, Mexicali Bar and Grill, 1690 Spruce St., Riverside, 21 and older only.

The show is a turkey and canned food drive and admission is free with a donation.

Visit www.uproarmassmedia.com and www.facebook.com/dzyl5001music for more on Fromm.