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HALLOWEEN 2013: Rob Zombie adds another Great American Nightmare performance

Rob Zombie has added a second performance at his Great American Nightmare experience in Pomona. (2013/File Photo)

There is much more Halloween info available at PE.com. Visit Halloween Guide 2013 for costumes, contests and more.

Apparently the masses just can’t get enough of Rob Zombie this Halloween season.

The macabre-loving rocker, filmmaker and haunted experience coordinator extraordinaire has announced that he will perform at a second date of his Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare at the Pomona Fairplex.

The Halloween attraction combines scary mazes and big-name concerts so you can rock out and get scared out of your mind in the same night.

Zombie was already booked to headline Saturday, Nov. 2, the final night of Great American Nightmare, with Eagles of Death Metal and Powerman 5000. Now he is also on the bill for Friday, Nov. 1 with Powerman 5000 and 45 Grave.

There is also an electronic dance music late-night after party on Nov. 1 with Destroid and Dirtyphonics.

The Great American Nightmare has multiple mazes, including one where the walls shock you while you are deprived of sight, and one that’s too explicit to talk about in detail in a family publication.

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Speaking of the Great American Nightmare, Andrew W.K., who I just saw at The Vault in Temecula over the weekend, is performing on Halloween night with Jello Biafra, Agent Orange and more.

Pre-sale tickets start at $30 for Thursdays and Sundays and $35 for Fridays and Saturdays, but the Rob Zombie nights start at $45. The tickets get you into the show and the mazes.

Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare is located at the Pomona Fairplex at 1101 W. McKinley Ave. in Pomona. Visit www.greatamericannightmare.com for more information.

TEMECULA: Andrew W.K. talks about the power of positive partying

Andrew W.K. is coming to Temecula on Friday, Oct. 18. (Ashley Eberbach/Contributed Image)

Earlier this week I posted some of the party tips Andrew W.K. shared with me ahead of his show at The Vault in Temecula on Friday, Oct. 18.

W.K. is also the feature story in my column for the print edition of the Audio File this week. One of the things we talked about was his upcoming book, “The Party Bible,” which Simon & Schuster will be publishing next year. Here’s an excerpt from the story:

“It’s not a memoir; it’s really not an autobiography or anything like that, it’s more of a self-help book,” W.K. said. “I’m trying to help myself as much as anyone else.”

The book embraces W.K.’s ethos — harnessing the power of positive partying.

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“I’m just trying to cheer up our brain and have some fun and not go completely insane,” W.K. said.

You can read the full story with Andrew W.K. over at the iGuide. He’ll also be back in town on Halloween for a show at Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare thing in Pomona.

W.K. also encouraged fans to ask him party questions and connect with him via the Internet. He’s often on Twitter, where he disseminates some of the best party tips of all.

YUCAIPA: Dynasty plays The Paradigm Saturday

Darasuum will perform at The Paradigm in Yucaipa. (Contributed Image)

If the name Dynasty conjures up images of cat fights and Joan Collins, don’t be tempted by a big metal and hardcore show at The Paradigm in Yucaipa this weekend.

Yes, the headlining band is Dynasty, but it will be less soap opera and more mosh pit.

Inland band Darasuum (pictured) is also performing, plus Brave Coast, Palace in Ruins, The City Moves, Narrow Lies the Path and Deadlands.

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5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, The Paradigm, 13700 Calimesa Blvd. Yucaipa, $7, all ages.

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

CORONA: Finalists announced for Localpalooza competition at M15

Grieve for Tomorrow performs at X1039’s Localpalooza in 2012. (2012/File Photo)

San Bernardino-based radio station X103.9 is bringing back its Localpalooza competition this year.

The local battle of the bands has a big-time prize–an opening slot at the station’s Merry Meltdown concert Dec. 14 at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario with Korn, Stone Temple Pilots, Sick Puppies and more.

I was a judge for last year’s event, which Dose of Adolescence won, and I’ll be back as a judge for this year’s, too. This time, the event takes place at M15 in Corona on Saturday, Nov. 2.

The station just announced the bands who will be competing for a spot and among the 12 finalists 2012 contestants are As You Were and Assuming We Survive.

Assuming We Survive
As You Were
El Robo
Late Night Revival
On Being Human
Pandemic Unleashed
Slivir
Slowfall
Star Off Machine
T4P
The Action Potential
The Rebel Noise

Five of the bands hail from Riverside and four are from Rancho Cucamonga.

Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door for Localpalooza.

You can follow more on Localpalooza via X103.9 and the Localpalooza Facebook page.

Here’s last year’s winner, Dose of Adolescence, on our weekly video show PE Live.

RIVERSIDE: Tio’s Tacos to hold Dia de los Muertos fundraiser

Tio’s Tacos in Riverside will be the site of a fundraiser for the upcoming Dia de los Muertos celebration. (2012/File Photo)

A bunch of local bands and artisans are getting together at Tio’s Tacos in Riverside on Friday, Oct. 18 to raise awareness and funds for the upcoming Dia de los Muertos festival on Nov. 2.

Friday’s event will include a demo on face painting, a lesson about the historical significance of the altars and lots of music.

The bands performing are among the best in the Inland Empire and include Summer Twins, Black Bear and the Cheyenne Autumn Band (who are releasing their new album at the show), Habitat and The Big Nothing.

Summer Twins and Black Bear have both appeared on our performance series PE Live.

Here’s a little ditty from Black Bear.

And don’t forget the Summer Twins!

5-9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 18, Tio’s Tacos, 3948 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, all ages. Admission is free but donations are appreciated.

Visit www.facebook.com/division9gallery for more information on the event.

RIVERSIDE: Bill Cantos to perform at museum

Bill Cantos will perform at Mimi’s Listening Room at the Riverside Art Museum on Sunday, Oct. 20. (Contributed Image)

There is a new place to check out some jazz in Riverside this weekend.

Dubbed Mimi’s Listening Room, the special event will be held at the Riverside Art Museum on Sunday afternoon.

Bill Cantos is the featured performer for the afternoon of music.

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Cantos has worked with some of the biggest names in music. Most recently he has worked with Elton John as a backup singer on the icon’s new record “The Diving Board,” but his credits span a variety of genres and roles, working as an arranger, producer, composer and performer with other big names, including Sergio Mendes, Herb Alpert and more.

He’s also sung with Phil Collins, which just stands on its own as being awesome.

Cantos and his band will perform at the space, which will host the jazz series will run on a quarterly basis.

2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, Riverside Art Museum, 3425 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, $25.

Visit www.facebook.com/mimis.listeningroom for more information and www.mimislisteningroom.com to purchase tickets.

TEMECULA: 5 party tips from Andrew W.K.

Andrew W.K. is coming to Temecula on Oct. 18. (Jonathan Thorpe/Contributed Image)

I’ve been excited about Andrew W.K.’s show at The Vault on Friday, Oct. 18 for months.

Why?

Well, life is just better when you have some Andrew W.K. in it.

His debut album “I Get Wet” always makes its way onto any mix I’m making, but it’s his idea of self-help through the power of positive partying that just takes it to another level. In addition to bringing the party to the stage, he’s a motivational speaker and soon to be an author. Andrew W.K. is working on his book “The Party Bible,” which will capture that positive party message.

Anyway, it seems that Andrew W.K.’s Twitter “Party Tips” appear in my news feed just as I need them. Some are about the hypnotizing power of tacos. Others, like the one from late September that read “PARTY TIP: Never mistake a bad day for a bad life,” are more profound.

So when I talked to his majesty of partying last week, I asked for some party tips. (We also spoke in Australian accents for a bit–his was MUCH better than mine). He stressed that these aren’t his top 5 party tips of all time, but just five random party tips.

So if you need some guidance, it’s time to party with Andrew W.K.

5 Random Party Tips from Andrew W.K.

1. Don’t die
“It’s good to keep that in mind. A lot of people, we like to stay alive and thrive and do fun stuff,” W.K. said.

[However, he has an awesome song called “Ready to Die.”]

2. Enjoy food
“I think a lot of people eat food and put guilt into it, or they eat the food and they say they didn’t really enjoy it or they feel bad about it. Just enjoy it. This is a pure , very primal pleasure that we’ve been blessed with,” he said.

Whether it’s a chain restaurant or an advertisement, take advantage of food being offered up, W.K. advised.

3. Remember to use the bathroom
“Try to use the restroom as much as you can and definitely try to enjoy that as well,” W.K. said.

4. Always be gentle to animals
However, he give this rule a caveat if the animals are poisonous and start to lash out at you.

“Strike them down. Go for the eyes, go for the tooth, go for the soft tissue between their bones,” W.K. said.

He recommended humans should try to be as far up in the animal kingdom hierarchy as possible.

5. Try to find something to like in things that you don’t like

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Andrew W.K. brings his solo Party Messiah tour to The Vault in Temecula on Friday, Oct. 18 and will be with his band at Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare in Pomona on Oct. 31.

The Temecula show features a crazy good lineup of local music, too. Midnight Satellites, The Coltranes, Strike Twelve, The Infamous They and Ascension are also on the bill.

6:30 p.m. Friday, The Vault, 41607 Enterprise Cir. N., Temecula, $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

Stay tuned for more about what Andrew W.K. had to say in our interview in Friday’s edition of the Guide or later this week on the iGuide.

TEMECULA: Local bands to play cancer benefit

Treble Down will perform at a benefit for a Murrieta boy battling cancer at Bratts in Temecula this weekend. (Contributed Image)

Local bands are getting together in Temecula this weekend to raise money for a little boy battling cancer.

The 7-year-old, Royal “Gonzo” Gonzalez, of Murrieta, was diagnosed with Burkett’s Lymphoma.

Treble Down, Chris Hahn and John Fackelman will perform at the benefit.

There’s no cover, but donations are encouraged. The concert will have raffles and more.

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7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, Bratts Tapas and Cocktails, 27648 Ynez Road, Temecula, 21 and older only.

Visit www.gofundme.com/royalgonzalez to donate to the medical trust for Gonzo.

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SAN BERNARDINO: Escape from Wonderland announces lineup, camping

Concertgoers dance at the Sunken Garden stage at Nocturnal Wonderland on the grounds of San Manuel Amphitheater in Devore on Sept. 21, 2013. (Vanessa Franko/Staff Photo)

For all of you electronic music fans out there, Insomniac has announced the lineup of Escape from Wonderland, which heads to San Manuel Amphitheater in Devore on Saturday, Oct. 26.

Among the notable DJs on tap for the event are Steve Angello, who you might recognize from Swedish House Mafia in addition to his solo work, Hardwell, Danny Avila, Richie Hawtin and Madeon.

Insomniac added camping to its festivals for the first time at last month’s Nocturnal Wonderland and will offer it again for Escape from Wonderland. The Halloween-themed event will include haunted houses and mazes, fireworks, animatronics and plenty of surprises.

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The festival is only open to guests 18 and older. Tickets are $65 for general admission and $125 for VIP passes, before fees. VIP passes are for guests 21 and older.

The campgrounds open at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 and close at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27. Two day car-camping is still available and costs $125, before fees. A one-day RV camping pass is $150 and a two-day RV camping pass is $200.

You can get tickets and more at the Escape from Wonderland website. What do you think of the lineup?

Check out the full lineup below.

AC Slater
Arboles Pintados
Baggi Begovic
Bassjackers
Brillz
Carnage
Caspa
Cedric Gervais
Danny Avila
David Steven
Delta Heavy
Deniz Koyu
Dubfire
Eats Everything
Gaiser
Guy Gerber
Hardwell
Isaac
John Digweed
Kennedy Jones
Madeon
Manufactured Superstars
Mat Zo
Monsta
Noisia
Ookay
Optiv
Pendulum (DJ Set)
Prolix
Rebecca & Fiona
Richie Hawtin
Steve Angello
The Orb
Umek
W&W

RIVERSIDE: Beers and local music meet at Oktoberfest

El Robo will perform at Inland Empire Brewing Company’s Oktoberfest. (Contributed Image)

The Inland Empire Brewing Company is having music and more at its Oktoberfest Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 12.

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El Robo, The Revivers and Red Store Bums will provide the entertainment.

The $10 entry fee gets you one beer, the music and access to food.

Noon-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, 1710 Palmyrita Ave., Riverside, 21 and older only.

Visit www.iebrew.com for more information.

Here’s a taste of El Robo.