Category Archives: Things To Do

HEMET: The Maxies, The Walking Toxins visit Little Louie’s

The Maxies (Paul Silver/Contributed Image)

It’s been a busy couple of months for The Maxies–the masked pop punk band that claims to have emigrated from Greenland to the Inland Empire has been touring with Paul Collins Beat and just released a split with Japanese punk band Kingons.

The Maxies will perform on the next leg of Reel Big Fish’s tour, which kicks off with three SoCal House of Blues dates set for Jan. 2-4. They will also be hitting the road in Japan with the Kingons in February.

But before they travel far, the band has two shows this weekend.

On Friday, Nov. 29 The Maxies will be at The Vault for the Temecula venue’s thank you show (The Vault will close for good after Band Wars on Nov. 30).

The next night the band will be at Little Louie’s in Hemet with The Walking Toxins and Danger Inc.

6 p.m. Friday, The Vault, 41607 Enterprise Circle North, Temecula, free, all ages.

7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, Little Louie’s, 43271 State Highway 74, Hemet, free, all ages.

RIVERSIDE: The Debonaires host annual pre-Thanksgiving show Wednesday

The Debonaires will hold the annual pre-Thanksgiving show at Mission Tobacco Lounge on Wednesday, Nov. 27. (2013/File photo)

Every family has its own holiday traditions and Riverside’s long-running ska band The Debonaires is no exception.

Each year, the band hosts a big show the night before Thanksgiving where new friends and old get together and celebrate some of the best in Inland music.

The Debonaires will headline the night of entertainment and there will also be sets from Quitapenas and Summer Twins.

Quitapenas was recently featured in the Wall Street Journal’s music blog and was also a guest on PE Live a couple of months back.

Watch an interview with Quitapenas.

Summer Twins, formed by sisters Chelsea and Justine Brown, also stopped by PE Live earlier this year.

Watch Summer Twins perform “I Don’t Care.”

The doors open at 8 p.m. The admission charge is $5 before 9 p.m. and $10 after.

Wednesday, Nov. 27, Mission Tobacco Lounge, 3630 University Ave., Riverside, 21 and older only.

TEMECULA: Ash Fenner visits the Public House

Ash Fenner will perform at the Public House in Temecula. (Stone Crandall Photography/Contributed Image)

Singer/songwriter Ash Fenner will perform at the Public House in Temecula on Sunday, Nov. 24.

Inspired by an eclectic mix of jazz, heavy metal and folk music, Fenner lends a soulful voice to her folk music.

Expect to hear music from her EP “American Rags.”

7 p.m. Sunday, The Public House, 41971 Main St., Temecula, all ages, free.

Visit www.ashfenner.com for more information.

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RIVERSIDE: Berlin plays Romano’s Concert Lounge Nov. 23

Terri Nunn and Berlin will perform in Riverside on Nov. 23. (Contributed Image)

Terri Nunn and Berlin just can’t stay away from the Inland Empire.

This weekend the band heads to Romano’s Concert Lounge in Riverside to bring the new wave beat to the masses.

Why you know them: Hits like “Take My Breath Away,” “The Metro,” “Masquerade” and “No More Words”; nonstop appearances in the area.

9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, Romano’s Concert Lounge, 5225 Canyon Crest Drive, Riverside, 951-781-7662, $25, 21 and older only.

Visit www.theconcertlounge.com for more information and tickets.

TEMECULA: Catch Zebrahead at The Vault

Zebrahead is playing The Vault in Temecula. (Contributed Image)

The Vault concert venue in Temecula is closing at the end of the month, but the all-ages spot is going out with a bang.

There will be three final shows at the venue, and they kick off this weekend. Up first is Zebrahead on Friday, Nov. 22.

The SoCal band gained fame outside of the area with songs such as “Get Back” and “Playmate of the Year.”

Local artists Strike Twelve, Grand Scovell, Fly By Night and The End Return will support. Tickets are $15-$17 for the show.

If you miss Zebrahead, there are two more chances to celebrate The Vault, which originally opened in 2007, but has been continually supporting local music since mid-2009.

The big send-off “The Death of The Vault” show is set for Friday, Nov. 29, and will include The Maxies, The Infamous They, Defunked, XPulsion, Indica Roots and Illnoise.

The show is free and open to the public.

And on Nov. 30, the actual final show at The Vault will be the last installment of Band Wars with For All That’s Forgotten, Firing All Cylinders, The Third Invasion, Voltage Control, Sticks & Stones, Radio-active, Kicking Amps, Friday’s Best and Imagery. Tickets are $10.

The Vault is located at 41607 Enterprise Circle N. in Temecula. Visit www.thevaultconcerts.com for more information.

RIVERSIDE: Sound Preservation Society, Polite and more perform Nov. 22

Sound Preservation Society is playing the MIssion Tobacco Lounge in Riverside on Nov. 22. (Contributed Image)

Four Inland rock bands are playing at Mission Tobacco Lounge on Friday, Nov. 22.

The night will include music from Sound Preservation Society, Polite, Sun of May and Habitat.

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It’s a rare chance to see Polite perform live.

9 p.m. Friday, Mission Tobacco Lounge, 3630 University Ave., Riverside, free before 8 p.m., $5 after, 21 and older only.

RIVERSIDE: Angel Baby hosts annual Turkey Jam at Castle Park

This castle towers over four miniature golf courses at Castle Park.

For the past decade, radio personality Angel Baby (formerly of 99.1 KGGI FM, now heard on 88.3 FM KUCR) has been holding the Turkey Jam Food Drive.

He’ll do it again this Saturday, Nov. 23, at Castle Park in Riverside.

This year, Jimmy Espinoza of Thee Midniters will perform with the All Star Band.

Also, Robert Zapata of Cannibal and the Headhunters is scheduled to appear.

Other performers include The RU Crew, Ivory Sandoval, EG Young, MC Reck, Martha Choppera Esquival and more.

To get in you can bring in five non-perishable foods, a frozen turkey or give a $5 donation.

11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday, Castle Park, 3500 Polk St., Riverside, all ages.

MURRIETA: Coffee, tea and acoustic tunes at The Dial

Brandon Thomas De La Cruz performs at The Press-Enterprise for a PE Live session. (Vanessa Franko/Staff Photo)

Get comfy at The Dial in Murrieta on Saturday, Nov. 23 when an acoustic show takes over the lobby.

Guests will sit on blankets and pillows and can purchase coffee and tea and relax for an intimate show with some promising singer/songwriters.

Brandon De La Cruz, Ranger, Bazil of Baker Street and Chris Bidwell will perform.

7 p.m. Saturday, The Dial, 41679 Date St. Suite B, Murrieta, $5 with membership, $7 without, all ages.

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

De La Cruz was a guest at PE Live earlier this year.

Watch De La Cruz perform “White Roses.”

Watch an interview with De La Cruz about his album “Common Miracles” from PE Live.

HEMET: White Kaps, Walking Toxins play Friday

White Kaps will play Hemet on Friday, Nov. 22. (Contributed Image)

Huntington Beach skate punks and White Kaps head Inland to Hemet for a show at Little Louie’s on Friday, Nov. 22.

The band recently released a new album called “Anarchy Beach” and Friday’s show features support sets from some notable local bands.

Hemet’s own The Walking Toxins will be performing and they are working on new material for their first album in five years. Also, Idyllwild’s Throw the Goat will head down the mountain to perform.

San Diego band Civil Satans is also on the lineup.

9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, Little Louie’s, 43271 Highway 74, Hemet, $8, 21 and older only.

REDLANDS: Terraplane Sun lands at Hangar 24

Swiss Alps is from Redlands. (Swiss Alps Facebook/Contributed Image)

Up-and-coming Los Angeles band Terraplane Sun is headed to Hangar 24 Brewery in Redlands on Wednesday, Nov. 20.

The buzzworthy band just finished a U.S. tour and will be joined on Wednesday by Redlands locals Swiss Alps.

7 p.m. Wednesday, Hangar 24 Brewery Tasting Room, 1710 Sessums Drive, Redlands, free.

Visit www.facebook.com/terraplanesun for more on the band and www.hangar24brewery.com for more on the show.

Watch performances from Swiss Alps’ PE Live session.

Check out the interview with Swiss Alps.

Swiss Alps perform “Chris.”