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WC PERFORMER – Tour Stop: Inland Empire, CA


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Inland Empire, CA

TOUR STOP: INLAND EMPIRE

Southern California’s Inland Empire stretches between the Santa Ana and San Bernardino Mountains, less than an hour east of Los Angeles along I-10 and three hours southwest of Las Vegas along I-215. Incorporating the San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, the Inland Empire houses both the Claremont Colleges and UC Riverside. With this huge student population, there exists no shortage of hip all-ages venues serving all genres of music. The renowned IE Music Awards, now in its fourth year, along with other local events like the IE Jazz Festival are just the start of the extensive music network formed here. Its close proximity to LA sets the Inland Empire as a stopping point for established bands looking for recluse from the standard LA venue, as well as a launching point for upcoming talented artists.

BOOK A GIG: VENUES

THE GLASS HOUSE
200 WEST SECOND STREET
POMONA, CA 91766
(909) 865-3802
www.theglasshouse.us

This venue draws large rock acts six nights a week. Send demos directly to the club, or email theglasshouse@theglasshouse.us for more info, two to three months in advance. Located in the Pomona Arts Colony, one block south of Pomona Amtrak.

SHOWCASE THEATRE
683 SOUTH MAIN STREET
CORONA, CA 92882
(951) 276-7770
www.showcasetheatre.com

A popular all-ages venue, Showcase hosts punk and metal bands up to five nights a week. The venue also serves as the stage for The Scion Metal Show. Contact booker, Joe Lujan, at joecase33@hotmail.com at least two to three months in advance.

THE WIRE
247 NORTH SECOND AVENUE
UPLAND, CA 91786
(909) 985-9466
www.thewire247.com

A new all-ages art and music venue, The Wire hosts rock bands of all sorts up to four times a week. Send an electronic press kit to donavan@thewire247.com or send material directly to the venue with one month advanced notice.

THE HUDSON THEATER & GOTHAM AT HUDSON
295 EAST CAROLINE STREET
SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408
(909) 641-0646
www.thehudsontheater.com

Located near the San Bernardino International Airport, Hudson hosts larger nationals while Gotham, at the same location, hosts smaller shows on two stages. For booking, call Margaret Sherman at least two months in advance.

THE PRESS RESTAURANT
129 HARVARD AVENUE
CLAREMONT, CA 91711
(909) 625-4808
www.thepressrestaurant.com

Built in 1920 as a printing press building, The Press hosts Jazz and Rock acts up to three nights a week. Send a press kit directly to the venue or email an electronic version to music@thepressrestaurant.com at least four weeks in advance. Located one block from Pomona College.

THE VIBE
1805 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
RIVERSIDE, CA 92507
(951) 788-0310
www.myspace.com/thevibebarandgrill

Located near UC Riverside, The Vibe hosts all genres. Contact Jason at myspace.com/mrgigpresents at least one month in advance with an electronic demo. Jason also books shows at Hudson and Gotham, as well as other venues in SoCal, through his promotions company.

ANGELS SPORTS BAR
1650 EAST SIXTH STREET
CORONA, CA 92879
(951) 371-9738

Angels supports acts of all genres. Call Jared T. at (951) 452-4459 or by email at jtorstvet@sbcglobal.net. Allow 1-2 months advanced notice.

MEDIA: PROMOTE

THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE
3450 14TH STREET
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
(951) 368-9575
www.pe.com

Music writer, Vanessa Franko, covers the local scene in PE’s online blog and conducts interviews as well. Send an album directly to her attention, or email vfranko@pe.com for more info. For calender listings, send an email to Mei Lee at mlee@pe.com. Allow two weeks advanced notice for listings and three weeks for interviews.

INLAND EMPIRE WEEKLY
2175 SAMPSON AVENUE, SUITE 118
CORONA, CA 92879
(951) 284.0120
www.ieweekly.com

Submit events to the calendar editor, Arrisa Owen-Turner, at calendar@ieweekly.com with complete listing details by 5pm on Thursdays. letters@ieweekly.com

KUCR – 88.3 FM
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
RIVERSIDE, CA 92521
(951) 827-3737
www.kucr.org

Send music to be reviewed for possible air-play to the address listed above with attention to: Music Department. Allow 1-2 weeks advanced notice. For more info, contact General Music Director, Walter Douglas, at walter@kucr.org.

KSPC – 88.7 FM
THATCHER MUSIC BUILDING
340 NORTH COLLEGE AVENUE
CLAREMONT, CA 91711
(909) 621-8157
www.kspc.org

This Claremont Colleges station also broadcasts throughout the LA area. Submit events to promotions@kspc.org for inclusion on the site’s mini-calendar and the weekday afternoon on-air listing of upcoming shows. For in-studio performances, contact the live sound director at livesound@kspc.org. Submit music by mail, c/o Music Director, at least three weeks in advance. Contact your appropriate genre’s music director via the contact info on the website for interview consideration.

RECORD STORES

RED PLANET RECORDS
6192 MAGNOLIA AVENUE
RIVERSIDE, CA 92506
(951) 686-9544
www.myspace.com/redplanettheallagesvenue

Near UC Riverside, this popular DIY record store also hosts in-store performances on Saturdays. For consignment, bring your music directly to the store or give them a call for more info. Local events can be posted on the in-store message board.

RHINO RECORDS
235 YALE AVENUE
CLAREMONT, CA 91711
(909) 626-7774
www.rhinorecords.cc
Independent record store Rhino supports the Claremont Colleges, and offers consignments and occasional in-store performances. For more info, call or email thom.sharp@rhinorecords.cc. Rhino also owns sister store, Mad Platter, in Riverside.

THE GLASS HOUSE RECORD STORE AND BOX OFFICE
248 WEST SECOND STREET
POMONA, CA 91766
(909) 865-3802
www.myspace.com/glasshouserecordstore

The box office for The Glass House also serves as a record store offering consignment and in-store performances for audiences up to 300. Email christina@theglasshouse.us at least two weeks in advance for show consideration.

GEAR: REPAIR

MUSIC MIKE’S
6511 MAGNOLIA AVENUE
RIVERSIDE, CA 92506
(951) 683-7777
www.musicmikes.com

Repairs a variety of instruments and live gear, and offers rental services as well. Standard turnaround of one week, but same-day rush orders are available for an additional $45 fee. For more info, call the store or send an email to info@musicmikes.com. Open M-F, 10-7pm; Sat., 10-6pm; Sun., 11-4pm.

REDLAND’S GUITAR SHOP
208 ORANGE STREET
REDLANDS, CA 92374
(909) 792-7586

Most repairs can be completed within one day. Open M-F, 11-8pm; Sat., 10-5pm.