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GO SEE THE CAG in action!

Today at 10:00pm until January 1 at 1:00am Stubrik's / The Royal / Lucille's BBQ / Tom's Farms / Pechanga / Taps Season's Greetings Folks!!! :) I hope you're doing great this Holiday season! I'm playing SIX SHOWS this BIG NEW YEAR'S WEEKEND, starting TONIGHT! All the details for each gig are below, so check it out and I look forward to seeing you at the shows this weekend! :) Thanks, Rich www.twitter.com/ RichDrumDude ... TONIGHT (Thurs. 12/27) 10pm-1am Stubrik's Steakhouse "Unplugged" w/ Chris Anderson 118 E. Commonwealth Ave. (at Harbor Blvd.) Downtown Fullerton 21+ http://www.stubriks.com/ TOMORROW (Fri. 12/28) 9pm-1am The Royal Lounge w/ The Chris Anderson Group (Blues, Soul & Rock n' Roll) 909 E. Yorba Linda Blvd. (between Valencia and Rose Dr.) Placentia 21+ www.theroyalonline.com Sat. 12/29, 7-11pm Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ w/ The CAG 7411 Carson St. (just off the 605 Fwy) The Long Beach Towne Center ...

Winding down the year, CAG style!

Happy Holidays Folks! :) Drummer Rich here, letting you know The CAG's playing Stubrik's Steakhouse in Downtown Fullerton TONIGHT at 10! Hope you can come see us because it will be my last Friday night Stubrik's show with the band. (For awhile at least.) I've been offered a full-time position with the band Eclipse, performing mainly in casinos, 4-6 nights a week. It's bittersweet news to share because while I'm REALLY excited to be working full-time in a new band, I have to say good-bye to The Chris Anderson Group of which I've been a part of since its inception 11 years ago. Chris and Mike have not only been amazing bandmates, but like brothers as well. I'd like to thank you for all for your support these past 11 years, it's been such an awesome experience! :) I'll be performing with The CAG during our BIG New Year's Weekend and a few dates in January as well! All of our upcoming shows for the rest of 2012 are listed below. :) Thanks aga...

Thursday and Saturday is rockin' with the CAG!

  Stubrik's SteakHouse & Bar / Boomer's Cocktails Hey Folks! We have a couple of shows to let you know about this weekend! TOMORROW, 10pm is a night of "Unplugged" Blues, Soul and Rock n' Roll at Stubrik's Steakhouse in Downtown Fullerton! Saturday, 8:30pm we're kickin' off the month of December with our return to Boomer's Cocktail Lounge in Long Beach! Check out more details below and we look forward to seeing you at the shows! :) Happy Holidays, :) The Chris Anderson Group www.facebook.com/ ChrisAndersonGroup ... Check out our Mobile APP: www.chrisandersongroup.rrm obileapps.com We'll have our CD, "Indecision" on sale for $15 at each show, or you can download individual songs on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/ us/artist/ the-chris-anderson-group/ id551867870 or CD Baby: www.cdbaby.com/cd/ thechrisandersongroup TOMORROW (Thurs. 11/29) 10pm-1am Stubrik's Steakhouse (Chris & Rich "Unplugged...

J&J a documentary that inspires hope...

Check out the trailer for J&J, a documentary that inspires hope and courage when faced with events that are trying and life changing. JoAnn Fox and Jose Sanchez share their stories of triumph, courage and faith, while facing adversity and challenges that built a strong foundation for living life to its fullest. You will be touched and you will be inspired. http://youtu.be/ommEPo7y10o

Need some bluesy action this weekend? Well....

Here you go!! Don't miss another great live performance by the Chris Anderson Group...!! Back at Stubrik's Steakhouse in Downtown Fullerton TONIGHT at 10 and Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ in The Long Beach Towne Center TOMORROW, 7pm! We hope to see you at the shows! :) Thanks, The Chris Anderson Group Follow us: www.Twitter.com/ BluesyRockCAG TONIGHT (Fri. 11/9) 10pm-1am Stubrik's Steakhouse 118 E. Commonwealth Ave. (at Harbor Blvd.) Downtown Fullerton 21+ http://www.stubriks.com/ TOMORROW (Sat. 11/10) 7-11pm Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ 7411 Carson St. (just off the 605 Fwy) The Long Beach Towne Center All Ages http:// www.lucillesbbq.com/ locations/long-beach

Prime time for the Chris Anderson Group!

For the first time the Chris Anderson Group will be playing at The Royal (Formerly Rembrandt's) in their first prime time gig at the new swinging restaurant and lounge on Friday November 2 at 9pm !  Don't hesitate go see them! If you live near Placentia (ie Yorba Linda, Anaheim, Fullerton, Brea, the other side of the wall) you have no excuse!  If you don't live close, they're worth the trek to the heart of Placentia, just east of Cal State Fullerton!! Check them out, you won't be sorry! Chris Anderson Group The Royal Friday, November 2 at 9pm 909 E. Yorba Linda Blvd Placentia, CA 92870 http://www.theroyalonline.com/

Wanna hear some Music tomorrow and on Halloween?

Don't be the one who misses out on the fun! Go out and live a little! 10/24/12 - Yes, it's back!! The best jam in the OC!! Featuring Hollywood Yates (Wolf on American Gladiator) and Kenny "Big Daddy" Williams (owner of Kenny's Music) at the hottest club in the OC. STILLWATER!! Great food, great professional stage, drink and food specials. Try the awesome pizza made fresh in the outdoor pizza oven!! Wednesday feels like Friday!! ALL AGES WELCOME!! Bring your band, bring your axe or just yourself. Play with the awesome house band or go solo. We welcome it all and best of all, IT'S FREE. So come down and have dinner and 1/2 off the wine and enjoy some of the best talent we have in Orange county. 10/31/12 - Ghosts and Goblins keeping you indoors? Well go hang out with other LIVEly beings at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano to see Hollywood Yates open for Colt Ford!  The Show will start at 8pm, so that's plenty of time to change into someone or some...

Celebrate with the Chris Anderson Group! 11 years and going strong!

Today at 10:00pm until October 13 at 11:00pm Stubrik's Steakhouse / Lucille's BBQ Hi folks, We've been playing as a band for over 11 years now!!! :) We hope you'll come celebrate with us at Stubrik's Steakhouse in Downtown Fullerton TONIGHT at 10 and at Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ in The Long Beach Towne Center TOMORROW, 7pm! Come wish us a Happy Anniversary at the shows!!! ;) Thanks, The Chris Anderson Group Follow us: www.Twitter.com/ BluesyRockCAG TONIGHT (Fri. 10/12) 10pm-1am Stubrik's Steakhouse 118 W. Commonwealth Ave. (at Harbor Blvd.) Downtown Fullerton 21+ http://www.stubriks.com/ TOMORROW (Sat. 10/13) 7-11pm Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ 7411 Carson St. (off the 605 Fwy) Long Beach (in the Towne Center) All Ages www.lucillesbbq.com/ locations/long-beach

FIVE SHOW BONANZA!

Thursday at 6:30pm until Sunday at 2:30pm Fullerton Farmers Market / Stubrik's / The Shoppes / Boomers / Tustin Tiller Days Hi Folks, I'm playing FIVE SHOWS this week!!! :) One with The Showkillers, three with The Chris Anderson Group and one with Harmony! Check out all the details below for each gig and I hope to see you in the audience! :) Thanks, Rich www.facebook.com/ richsmithdrumsvox ... TWO SHOWS TOMORROW (Thurs. 10/4): 6:30-8:30pm The Fullerton Market w/ The Showkillers (Rock, Reggae, Soul & 80s) 125 E. Wishire Ave. (between Harbor Blvd. & Pomona Ave.) Downtown Fullerton Plaza All Ages www.ci.fullerton.ca.us/ residents/community_events/ fullerton_market.asp 10pm-1am Stubrik's Steakhouse w/ Chris Anderson ("Unplugged") 118 W. Commonwealth Ave. (at Harbor Blvd.) Downtown Fullerton 21+ http://www.stubriks.com/ Fri. 10/5, 5-8pm The Shoppes at Chino Hills w/ The CAG (Blues, Soul & Rock n' Roll) 13920 City Center Drive Chi...

More live Music coming your way!

JT's Beach Club Bar & Grill is fun to be had!! Go check it out!!   Happy Fall Folks! September is coming to a close with FOUR SHOWS!  TONIGHT at 7 I'll be the host drummer at Kenny Williams' Big Open Mic/Jam at  Stillwater Spirits and Sounds in Dana Point!  All musicians of all ages are encouraged to come on down and play.  Drums, amps, keyboards and a full PA are provided! :) TOMORROW, Friday and Saturday I'm playing PARTY ROCK of every decade at JT's Beach Club Bar & Grill  in Whittier with SoundCake!  JT's is always a fun time and the best part about it, THERE'S NO COVER!!! :)  Check out more details below and I'll see you at the shows! Thanks, Rich www.facebook.com/richdrumdude TONIGHT (Wed. 9/26) 7-11pm Stillwater Spirits and Sounds (Kenny Williams' BIG OPEN MIC/JAM) 24701 Del Prado (at Golden Lantern) Dana Point ALL AGES and 2 Drink Minimum or Food Order www.facebook.com...

Honorary Music promoter is back like a BIG MAC attack!

Here's word from our fave musician!   Hey Folks! I'm playing FOUR SHOWS for the public this week! Below are all the details for each gig, so check it out and I hope to see you at the shows, thanks, :) Rich www.facebook.com/ richsmithdrumsvox ... TONIGHT (Wed. 9/19) 7-11pm Stillwater Spirits and Sounds for Kenny Williams' BIG OPEN MIC JAM! 24701 Del Prado (at Golden Lantern) Dana Point ALL AGES www.renaissance-danapoint. com TOMORROW (Thurs. 9/20) 5-9pm The Historic Clarke Estate Wine Tasting & Pouring w/ The Chris Anderson Group (Blues, Soul & Rock n' Roll) 10211 Pioneer Blvd. Santa Fe Springs Call the Santa Fe Springs Parks and Rec. Dept. for tickets: 562-863-4896 Fri. 9/21, 7-11pm Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ w/ The CAG 7411 Carson St. (off the 605 Fwy) Long Beach Towne Center All Ages www.lucillesbbq.com/ long-beach Sat. 9/22, 7-11pm Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ w/ The CAG 4611 Chino Hills Pkwy (off the 71 Fwy) Chino Hills (at The Commons) All Ages...

The World is not your Trashcan...Lazy Bastard.

I hadn't thought about it until now, but one thing I noticed about Arizona, is that it's a very clean place.  You never see much trash on the side of the road. Isn't this a lesson we could all learn? Would it kill someone to keep their trash in their car until they get to a place where they can  find a trash can?  I'm just curious as to why people think the world is their trash receptacle, or why they think it is up to someone else to clean up their trash?  I do have to say though that the roadkill count, does add up. Poor little critters. In California, trash on the side of the road seems almost normal. It's disheartening, especially when you see people throwing trash out of their windows.  Sometimes, I wish I could just pick up their trash and throw it back in their car and say to them, "Get a trashcan for your car" or "Empty your crap out when you find a trashcan, you lazy bastard." Sadly, this isn't limited to the highways of Ame...

The All Ages Music Weekend!!!

Hey Folks! Labor Day Weekend kicks off early with Blues, Soul and Rock n' Roll at The Fullerton Market TONIGHT at 6:30, The Wine Bistro in Dana Point "Unplugged" TOMORROW, 8pm and Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ in The Long Beach Towne Center on Sat. 7pm! All three shows are ALL AGES, so bring the family! :) We'll have our new CD, "Indecision" on sale at each show for $15. You can also download our CD on both iTunes and CD Baby, just click the links below! :) Thanks and we'll see you at the shows, The Chris Anderson Group http:// chrisandersongroup.rrmobile apps.com/ Download our music on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/ us/artist/ the-chris-anderson-group/ id551867870 On CD Baby: www.cdbaby.com/cd/ thechrisandersongroup TONIGHT (Thurs. 8/30) 6:30-8:30pm The Fullerton Market 125 E. Wishire Ave. (between Harbor Blvd. & Pomona Ave.) Downtown Fullerton Plaza All Ages www.ci.fullerton.ca.us/ residents/community_events/ fullerton_market.asp TOMORROW (Fri....

Welcome to the show....

Hey Folks! Well if you thought I was busy last week, this week's going to be even busier with SEVEN GIGS!!! I'll be performing one show each on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and two shows each on Saturday and Sunday! I feel VERY BLESSED by God to be performing with so many great musicians these days and have labor provided for my hands (and feet)! :) TOMORROW, 7-11pm I'll again be the host drummer at Stillwater Spirits and Sounds in Dana Point for Kenny Williams' BIG OPEN MIC JAM, featuring my old pal "U ... ptown" Rico Brown, Tom "T.K." Kowalczyk and former American Gladiator, Hollywood "Wolf" Yates! All musicians are welcome, so come on down and jam! Below is the list of shows and more details of Who, What, Where and When I'm playing this week. Thank you all so much for your support, hope to see you this week at the shows, Rich www.facebook.com/ richsmithdrumsvox TOMORROW (Wed. 8/22) 7-11pm Stillwater Spirits and Soun...

Need some live Music? here you GO!!!

Hey Folks! I can't tell you how thankful I am for FIVE GIGS this week!  It's been on the slow side for the past couple of weeks.  I have the good fortune of performing with some new talent this week, so I hope to see you at the shows! :) This busy week kicks off TONIGHT, 7-11pm at Stillwater Spirits and Sounds  in Dana Point!  I'll be part of the house band for Kenny Williams' Big Open Mic Jam, featuring my old pal "Uptown" Rico Brown and former American Gladiator, Hollywood "Wolf" Yates!  All musicians are welcome to sit in, so come on down and jam! TOMORROW, 8pm-Midnight I'm back in Dana Point with Chris Anderson playing some  "Unplugged" Blues, Soul and Rock n' Roll at  The Wine Bistro !  Friday and Saturday, 9pm-1:30am I'll be down in Carlsbad at The Alley  playing some Rock, Pop and Soul with The Love Rangers!  The gigs wrap up on Sunday afternoon, 12:30-5pm at Tom's Farms in ...

Need some music! Go check out the show!

Hi Folks! We want to thank everyone who bought our new CD, "Indecision" last week! We're very grateful to each and everyone of you! :) We're playing a night of "Unplugged" Blues and Rock TONIGHT at 6 at Taps Fish House and Brewery in Downtown Brea! Saturday, 7pm we return to Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ in The Long Beach Towne Center! These will be our first shows at Taps and Lucille's since "Indecision" was released. If you haven't got a CD yet, they'll be on sale for $15 at both gigs! Check out more detai ... ls below, and we hope to see you at Taps and Lucille's! :) Thanks, The CAG www.facebook.com/ ChrisAndersonGroup WE'VE GONE MOBILE!!! Download our new APP: http:// chrisandersongroup.rrmobile apps.com/ TONIGHT (Thurs. 8/2) 6-10pm Taps Fish House (Chris and Rich "Unplugged") 101 E. Imperial Hwy (at Brea Blvd.) Downtown Brea All Ages www.tapsfishhouse.com/brea Sat. 8/4, 7-11pm Lucille's...

Chris Anderson Group is hard at work! Go check them out!

Hi Folks! The wait is FINALLY over... our brand new CD, "Indecision" is on sale NOW!!! :) We'll have a limited amount for sale TONIGHT at The Summer Concert Series at Peppertree Park in Tustin! Bring the whole family with your blankets and lawn chairs as we play 6-8pm. TOMORROW NIGHT is The "Indecision" Official CD Release Party at Stubrik's Steakhouse in Downtown Fullerton! We'll be starting the music at 9PM, a full hour earlier than usual at Stubrik's, thanks to the awesome management and staff. EVERY ... ONE is invited to the party because it's ALL AGES from 9-10pm. We'll be performing every song from the CD throughout the night. There's an excellent menu and food is served until midnight. We're truly excited to have the CD release party at Stubrik's! We've been playing there the longest of any venue in the 11 years The CAG has been together and we invite you to share this memorable evening with us! :) Saturday we ret...

Check out these shows kids!! =D

Check them out!!!!  Rich the drum Dude playing around town!   ... www.facebook.com/ richdrumdude Upcoming Shows: www.livemusichq.com/ viewartist.asp?Artist=Rich+ Smith+%28Drums%2FVox%29 TONIGHT (Fri. 7/20) 8pm-Midnight Famous Joe's Italian Kitchen w/ Shameless (Oldies, Surf and Rock) 17136 Van Buren Blvd. (between Washington & Gardner) Riverside All Ages http://www.famousjoeskitchen.com/ TOMORROW (Sat. 7/21) 7-11pm Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ w/ The Chris Anderson Group (Blues, Soul & Rock n' Roll) 7411 Carson St. (at 605 Fwy) The Long Beach Towne Center All Ages www.lucillesbbq.com/ long-beach

Need some fourth of July fun? Here you go!

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY FOLKS!!! :) Got a few shows to let you know about this week and they're ALL in Long Beach! :)  I'm with opening band, The Showkillers for  The 4th of July Party On The Pier  TOMORROW, 11am at Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier!!!  Rip Cat Records and Alfredo's Beach Club bring you a full day of fun, 10am-10pm!  Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for kids, which i ncludes: All Day Pier Pass - BBQ Plate with Beverage & Kids' Zone Unlimited Access.  There's also boat rides and of course a beer garden! Friday AND Saturday I'm with The Chris Anderson Group, playing back-to-back nights at Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ in The Long Beach Towne Center!  Yep, it's a full weekend of BBQ, Brews and Blues, so come get your fill! :) Check out more details below and I wish you a very Happy and Safe Independence Weekend! Thank you, Rich www.facebook.com/richdrumdude   TOMORROW (Wed. JULY 4TH!) 11a...

Check out the local SoCal bands....! San Diego Peeps, tomorrow!

Hey Folks! The weekend kicks off early with THREE SHOWS starting TOMORROW at Hennessey's Tavern in Downtown San Diego with The Showkillers! Hennessey's is on the corner of 4th Ave. and G St., right in the heart of The Gaslamp Quarter. I have some sad news to share with y ... ou, Taps Fish House and Brewery in Corona will be switching to a different musical format starting in July and Friday will be The Chris Anderson Group's last show there. We invite you to come see us perform at Taps Corona one more time. We're going to miss all the friendly staff and patrons who always attend and have been so very generous to us over the past several years. :( Saturday, I'm again with The CAG at Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ in The Long Beach Towne Center, just off the 605 at Carson! Check out more details below and I hope to see you at the shows! :) Thank you, Rich Click for more upcoming shows: http:// www.livemusichq.com/ viewartist.asp?Artist=Rich+ Smith+%28Drums%2FVox%29 T...

Need some good music...Check it out!

Hi Folks! It's a FOUR SHOW week, starting Thursday, 6pm at Taps Fish House and Brewery in Brea, then Friday, 10pm at Stubrik's Steakhouse in Downtown Fullerton and Saturday, 7pm at Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ in Chino Hills, all with The Chris Anderson Group!  Sunday, 1pm is my first gig with a new band I'm working with called Shameless, featuring hits from the 50s through the 80s at GrandDadz Hot Dogs in Temecula!  GrandDadz specializes in gourmet 1/4 pound hot dogs, hamburgers and ice cold beer! :) Check out more details below, and I'll see you at the shows! Thanks, Rich www.facebook.com/richdrumdude       Click for a list of more upcoming shows:  www.livemusichq.com/viewartist.asp?Artist=Rich+Smith+%28Drums%2FVox%29 Thurs. 6/7, 6-10pm Taps Fish House w/ Chris Anderson "Unplugged" 101 E. Imperial Hwy (at Brea Blvd.) Downtown Brea All Ages www.tapsfishhouse.com/brea Fri. 6/8, 10pm-1am Stubrik's Steakhouse w/ ...

Memorial Day Weekend Music Roundup!

The Chris Anderson Group is going to be busy this weekend, so make sure you support the local bands!!   Gotta BBQ to go to? That's okay, shift the fun to one of the fabulous places below when it ends...Sunday not close enough to Monday and that memorial day shindig? Skip on over to the Royal, formerly known as Rembrandts in Placentia and check out the band....!! TONIGHT (Fri. 5/25) 10pm-1am Stubrik's Steakhouse 118 E. Commonwealth Ave. (at Harbor Blvd.) Downtown Fullerton 21+ http://www.stubriks.com/ TOMORROW (Sat. 5/26) 7-11pm Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ 2550 Park Ave. (in The District Outdoor Mall) Tustin All Ages www.lucillesbbq.com/ locations/tustin Sun. 5/27, 2-6pm The Royal Lounge (formerly Rembrandt's) 909 E. Yorba Linda Blvd. Placentia All Ages http://www.theroyalonline.com/   The Chris Anderson G ... roup www.facebook.com/ BluesyRockCAG Follow us: www.Twitter.com/ BluesyRockCAG

Weightloss Journey. Day 1. <-- DO OVER! YEAH!

I think it is fair to say that my first journey was doomed before it even began.  I was fighting off old demons and trying to exorcise them on my own, not realizing that sometimes the simplest answer comes in the form of friends and family.  The people in my life today, are the same people trying to save myself from a heart attack or stroke and for that I am deeply and forever grateful.  The other answer also comes from within. (Could I be more cliche? lol). Five years ago my father had a heart attack...or two...which lead to a quintuple pass, or a quadruple and one for good luck. I swore then that I would get my butt in gear and get motivated, so I would not meet the same fate.  Being born with a heart impairment, especially mine, is bad enough, but to gain all of this weight and just let it happen, is just as bad.  I have always known the downside of my defect, but life and emotions got in the way. Now, I truly believe I am in a better place and I ask...

Hit the town for good music!

Come one people, get out into the world and enjoy some great music!!  Mother's day doesn't have to be Sunday, take mom out for dinnger the night before!! Fri. 5/11, 10pm-1am Stubrik's Steakhouse 118 E. Commonwealth Ave. (at Harbor Blvd.) Downtown Fullerton 21+ www.stubriks.com Sat. 5/12, 7-11pm Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ 2550 Park Ave. (in The District Outdoor Mall) Tustin All Ages www.lucillesbbq.com/locations/tustin  

A Whole lot of shakin' will be goin' on around SoCal this weekend!!

The latest in things to do in SoCal is right below!!  Support the locals and check out a few shows! Everyone needs to eat right!? Thurs. 5/3, 10pm-1am Stubrik's ("Unplugged" Blues & Rock) w/ Chris Anderson 118 E. Commonwealth Ave. (at Harbor Blvd.) Downtown Fullerton 21+ www.stubriks.com Fri. 5/4, 7-11pm Lucille's BBQ w/ The Chris Anderson Group (Blues, Soul & Rock n' Roll) 7411 Carson St. (at the 605 Fwy) Long Beach (in the Towne Center) All Ages www.lucillesbbq.com/locations/long-beach Sat. 5/5, 7-11pm Lucille's BBQ w/ The CAG 4611 Chino Hills Pkwy (at the 71 Fwy) Chino Hills (at The Commons) All Ages www.lucillesbbq.com/locations/chino-hills Sun. 5/6, 7:30-11:30pm The Fish Bucket w/ The Showkillers (Rock, Reggae, Soul & 80s) 34091 La Plaza (at PCH, next to Hennessey's) Dana Point All Ages www.mickiefinnzfishbucket.com

The weekend is coming up fast...! Need something to do!?

You don't need to wait until Cinco De Mayo to go out and have some fun! Start a week early with four great shows...!  Check them out and again, don't say you had nothing to do this weekend, because I just gave you four rockin' great idea's!!   Thurs. 4/26, 6-10pm Taps Fish House ("Unplugged") w/ Chris Anderson 101 E. Imperial Hwy (at Brea Blvd.) Downtown Brea All Ages www.tapsfishhouse.com/brea   Fri. 4/27, 7-11pm Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ w/ The CAG 12624 N. Main St. (Victoria Gardens, by AMC Theaters) Rancho Cucamonga All Ages www.lucillesbbq.com/locations/rancho-cucamonga   Sun. 4/29, 7:30-11:30pm The Fish Bucket w/ The Showkillers 34091 La Plaza (at PCH) Dana Point (next to Hennessey's) All Ages www.mickiefinnzfishbucket.com Sat. 4/28, 7-11pm Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ w/ The CAG 7411 Carson St. (at the 605 Fwy) Long Beach (in the Towne Center) All Ages www.lucillesbbq.com/long-beach

Blues, Soul and Rock n Roll in the OC!

If you think you will need to eat dinner the next few days, then I would suggest trying one of these place, or all!  Great Food, Great music equals a great time had by all!!  Go Check out the Chris Anderson Group....!  You can follow the Chris Anderson group on twitter @bluesyrockCAG  TOMORROW (Thurs. 4/5) 10pm-1am Stubrik's Steakhouse ("Unplugged") 118 E. Commonwealth Ave. (at Harbor Blvd.) Downtown Fullerton 21+ www.stubriks.com Fri. 4/6, 7-11pm Taps Fish House & Brewery 2745 Lakeshore Dr. (in Dos Lagos Promenade) Corona All Ages www.tapsfishhouse.com Sat. 4/7, 7-11pm Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ 7411 Carson St. (at the 605 Fwy) Long Beach (in the Towne Center) All Ages www.lucillesbbq.com/ long-beach

Have a hankering for some good music??

Well here you go!  Don't say i didn't tell you so!  Get out there and support your local bands! They rock, they roll and they will make you want to come back for more!!! And this time the music isn't limited to the OC/IE area's...Friday and Saturday the awesome tunes are moving into the San Diego area too! =D TONIGHT (Thurs. 3/29) 6pm Taps Fish House ("Unplugged") w/ Chris Anderson 101 E. Imperial Hwy (at Brea Blvd.) Downtown Brea All Ages www.tapsfishhouse.com/brea TOMORROW & Sat. 3/30-31, 9pm The Alley w/ The Love Rangers 421 Grand Ave. (at Washington St.) Carlsbad 21+ www.yelp.com/biz/ the-alley-carlsbad www.facebook.com/ richsmithdrumsvox Check them out!

Chris Anderson Group is happening in the OC!

Going to the Freeway Face off tonight between the Ducks and Kings?  Need something to do this weekend? Rain got you down and making you feel trapped? Well here's the solution and it comes in a three piece band that will get your musical braincells jamming in your head! Friday -  Hockey fans, various tickets are still available for tonight's final showdown between SoCal rivals, the Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings.  For discount tickets you can use the following link and the code: ANDERSON for 29% off select seats. www.anaheimducks.com/ Anderson If you plan on going or are already going to tonight's game, then check out the Chris Anderson Group, winner's of the  The Anaheim Ducks Concert Series.  As the winners of this inaugural local band competition, the CAG will not only play at tonight's sure to be sold out game, BUT, they also played the Ducks/Kings Poker Tournament on March 1st at San Manuel Casino and gaming. Check them out before the game beginn...

What's in the Fridge?: How I "Made the Leap and Did Not Sleep" or How I A...

Fellow blogspot bloggers, Follow What's in the Fridge? By fellow blogger Troy J! Troy's Food blog = awesome! You can also find him on twitter at @anddinnerisdone : What's in the Fridge?: How I "Made the Leap and Did Not Sleep" or How I A... : Magic On Main Street U.S.A How does one stay up for twenty four hours? How much pixie dust does one need to fight off the Sandman? ...

Weightloss Journey....Day, whatever...I lost count.

Okay, so I haven't been as diligent at blogging my weight loss journey as I had hoped to be, but quite frankly, if I was getting bored with my day to day progress, I can't see anyone outside of my energy field being excited about it either.  A post here and a post there later, I am back with one of my little journey's that I am pretty sure I will never do again...a Detox fast. I went the route of Simplifast, which tastes super yummy and definitely keeps you filled, but when you're a person who loves to be gnawing on something, it becomes a bit of a feat to make it through 3 days.  It's an optional 1-7 day fast, but they basically break it down into 1, 3 or 7 days of fasting. You drink four of those bad boys a day and plenty of water and if you absolutely must, a nibble of fruits, OR, veggies....not both.  I did slip and I gnawed, but it was still hard. On the bright side, I did drop a few pounds, that most people wouldn't shout from the rooftops, but when yo...

One more Disney (Leap) Day...

Leap Day at Disneyland. One More Disney Day. One more day to make some money and one more day for those of us who love Disneyland (and were up to the challenge) to spend 24 hours at one of our favorite places.  At first I was nervous, because I was worried I wouldn't be up for the challenge, after all, by the time we left the park, Troy and I had already been up for almost 26 hours (we registered about 20 minutes of catnapping between the two of us during the 24 hours). It's hard to believe that it has been a week since our foray into sleepless craziness and while I am not sure that I have fully recovered from that fantabulous event, I do know one thing, it was worth it.  I have memories, met new people, saw 'Modern Family' being filmed (Thursday afternoon too!), got some pretty decent pictures of them filming, spent the entire day with my bestie since 9th grade and just had an all around great time.  People say we were crazy, and maybe we were, but we did it ...

Need something to do? How about great music and some hockey too!

Check out one (OR ALL!) of these shows and join the facebook pages listed below!  Also, if you like/love! hockey, you can get discounted tickets for the showdown between the Ducks and the Kings at the Honda Center. Just follow the link below.  The Chris Anderson Group was the Ducks concert series winners, so don't miss them playing that night either! =D Hey Folks! I have FOUR SHOWS to tell you about this week! I'm with The Chris Anderson Group, making our debut at The Eldorado Restaurant in Long Beach when we host The Eastside Blues Jam TOMORROW, 8pm! We consider it a real honor to be asked by a true Blues club to host ... one of the most popular jams to so many great and talented Blues musicians. We'll kick off our set at 8pm and get the jam rolling at 8:45pm. Friday, 10pm The CAG is back at one of our favorite places to play, Stubrik's Steakhouse in Downtown Fullerton! Remember Stubrik's serves dinner until midnight and we'll keep the music rollin...

W...T...Censored!

Disclaimer: Relax, THIS IS NOT A RELIGIOUS PIECE. You can skip the first paragraph if you like. Admittedly I am a lapse Catholic and you’re probably wondering what that means? Well it means that while I am not a regular church goer, I do try to stick to Lent, which represents the time Jesus went into the dessert for 40 Days and 40 nights and was tempted by the devil and so on so forth.  Well, before this becomes a religion lesson, let’s just say this, it is asked of people to give something up for Lent that is very hard to do without, as it represents the sacrifices made while in the desert, etc. etc. etc. For Lent I gave up Chocolate (already killing me), I am trying to attempt healthier habits (In hopes of creating better ones) and my bad and apparently favorite, swearing, as well as yelling at ignoramus drivers.  The latter has proven so far to be my downfall, with that said, today’s eyeball and brain reading fiesta, is about trying to find different ways that I c...

I'm baaack! WJ2-40.D12-D17

Hmmm. Well so much for keeping in touch on a daily basis. My follow through on things really should be an annual New Year's Resolution...but then why make myself predictable, eh?  Anyway, I'm pretty sure I tripped myself up with my trip to Vegas for the Knapp/Thomasson Wedding, but I'm not overly concerned, since I also did A LOT   of walking and some of it completely intentional (Ie. keeping up with a moving walkway, while I am walking on the carpet!). We left at 11:30p Saturday night, arriving around 3am or so in the morning on Sunday.  I actually liked doing a midnight drive that went somewhere other than LA, though don't get me wrong, I love the midnight drives through the City of Angels.  It's never dull and always filled with laughter, sometimes tears and good conversation.  This midnight drive though was nice, because all of the sister's were involved, as we headed to Sin City for JoAnn's brother's wedding.  Ahh, the wedding (insert lot...

I love the sky...

The Dragonfly...WJ2-40-D10.D11

The Dragonfly has somehow become one of my favorite symbols. I never noticed until it was pointed out to me that I own several things dragonfly, but a friend of mine several years ago sent me a statue of one and she told me it symbolizes continuing life.  Well upon looking up the dragonfly, I found out it symbolizes many of things including this:  " Maturity and a Depth of character The dragonfly, in almost every part of the world symbolizes change and change in the perspective of self realization; and the kind of change that has its source in mental and emotional maturity and the understanding of the deeper meaning of life." This seems to go hand in hand with what I am trying to achieve on this weight loss journey. This week has been a fail. Not an epic, or major fail, but a fail nonetheless, but this time I know things are different, because even though I am losing my grip on this I know that when I don't do so well in one aspect, I will try to make up for it in an...

Zzzzzz WJ2-40.D8-D9

Hmm...Sometimes I wish I could just sew my mouth shut. The last two days have not been good habit days, except that I am still walking every morning on the treadmill. My bad days are outnumbering the good days, but it's only Tuesday, so I hope I can regroup and recover and still make a go out of the rest of the week. Wish me luck...!

Sigh. Wj2-40.D7

I am sure I have said it before, but it goes without saying that when I hit an emotional tide, I really want to eat.  Right now everything just sounds good...everything not good for me. Fortunately my sisters went to get pick-up-stix, which in turn is better than McDonald's or Jack in the box. Sometimes I just wish I could figure myself out, perhaps then everything would make more sense, but then I guess if we knew everything we wouldn't have anything to learn, right? Right.  Some days I wish I came equipped with a handbook on myself and how to tame some of the idiotic things I do.  In due time though, every moment is a lesson, every a step, a step in the right direction. Today is Super Bowl Sunday.  Not that thrilled with any of the teams, or should I say, not that thrilled with any of the QB's in today's big game, but I am looking forward to Madonna doing the half time show. It's been too long since someone I really liked has done the half time show. ...