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Due to some problems getting into Hyundai Pavilion on July 28, I missed out on a few side stage bands. I did see Saosin though.
The hard-edged O.C. alt-rock band - featuring Corona native Chris Sorenson - got an enthusiastic response from the mid-afternoon crowd, especially on "Collapse," the harmonious "Voices" and "You're Not Alone." The latter found people swaying and waving their hands in the air. Singer Cove wasn't deterred from rude concertgoers throwing bracelets and candy.
Mindless Self-Indulgence offended on many levels, not the least of which was a tune with a homophobic slur. Others were laced with profanities. The mindless synth rock reminded me of '80s jokesters Sigue Sigue Sputnik (not even that good). Inexplicably, they got the longest set on the side stage.
Julien-K, with ex-members of Orgy, sounded really good (I was stuck in a crowd in the concessions area and couldn't move). They utilized smoke effects and were sort of like The Prodigy meets She Wants Revenge.
Since the grass section was barely filed in the daytime, I decided to get a distant vantage point halfway through HIM's set. It wasn't too bad. Then again, I might not have thought so if the big screens weren't projecting the band.
A great DJ mixed songs between sets on the main stage. I heard bits of songs by AC/DC, Gary Glitter, The Outfield, Blur, Corey Hart (!), Guns 'N Roses, Weezer and Joan Jett.
Did anyone go to the show? Who stood out?