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Battle of the Bands!

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By Greer Wylder
July 26, 2012

Saturday marks the return of Orange County's greatest battle of the bands, Music for a Cure’s Rock it OC! at the District in Tustin. The competition for young musicians (ages 5 to 17 years) brings the five finalists together who have shared a home video of their band (solo artist) performing one song to [url=http://www.vimeo.com/musicforacure]http://www.vimeo.com/musicforacure[/url] to perform a free concert from 4 to 6 p.m. at The District Stage at the District in Tustin. The winning artist will receive sponsored production of a music video and professional recording for one song. Murphy Karges, bass player for Sugar Ray, will coach…

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The Who Come to Anaheim

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By Greer Wylder
July 25, 2012

The Who will be performing their iconic 1973 double album “Quadrophenia” in its entirety, along with other classics at the Honda Center on Monday, Jan. 28, 2013. Tickets to see the Who go on sale Friday, July 27 at 10 a.m. Founding members Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend will perform with Zak Starkey (drums), Pino Palladino (bass), Simon Townshend (guitar/backing vocals), Chris Stainton (keyboards), Loren Gold (keyboards/backing vocals) and Frank Simes (musical director, keyboards/backing vocals).  You can take the VIP route with exclusive experiences and packages like great seats, a special invitation to The Who’s VIP preshow sound check, limited edition…

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Look Out!

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By Greer Wylder
July 23, 2012

Join us at one of Orange County’s premiere events of the summer, OC Look, at a gorgeous residence in Ritz Cove in Dana Point on Thursday, July 26 at 6 p.m. The annual soiree hosted by Orange Coast Magazine raises much needed funds ways to prevent, treat, and find a cure for type 1 diabetes, through the Dream Guild of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The event celebrates 16 people recognized as the OC Look 2012 nominees selected for their style and accomplishments in Orange County. The advisory board is comprised of a team of fashionable trendsetters in Orange County.…

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Racetrack Concert Giveaway

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By Greer Wylder
July 19, 2012

The Grand Del Mar in San Diego is giving away a pair of VIP tickets to “Summer Concerts At The Grand” to one lucky Greer’s OC reader. The winner can select the summer concert of their choice happening each Sunday at 7 p.m. through Sept. 2. We’ll announce winner on Friday. Just like us on Facebook. On, Sunday, July 29- ARRIVAL from Sweden, performing the music of ABBA; on Sunday, Aug. 5- Six-time Grammy Winner Arturo Sandoval, one of the world’s top jazz trumpeters, as well as a renowned classical artist, pianist and composer; on Sunday, Aug. 12- Keiko Matsui,…

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Trifecta of Spa Treatments

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By Greer Wylder
July 18, 2012

Today is opening day of Del Mar racetrack and in celebration of the racing season, Spa Gregorie's three locations (Newport Beach, Rancho Santa Margarita or Del Mar, across from the racetrack) are offering a special spa service. Through September, Spa Gregorie's is offering the ultimate treatment trio—The Trifecta that includes a 1-hour facial, a one-hour massage of your choice, and a signature manicure or blowout (or men's haircut). Cost is $185 (Regular Price: $248). More information can also be found at [url=http://www.spagregories.com. ]http://www.spagregories.com. [/url];

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