Three bands: X, Los Lobos, and The Blasters, embodying the authentic cultural diversity that is the true LA, brought live music to the Pacific Amphitheater on August 1st. Amid an Orange County crowd, too often split by extreme political factions, the irony of rockabilly, Chicano, and punk music coming together was not lost on many. The opening salvo was fired by The Blasters (Phil Alvin; vocals and guitar, Keith Wyatt; guitar, John Bazz; bass, Bill Bateman; drums) as seats began to fill in what would turn out to be a fully sold-out show. The Blasters set was short but included crowd favorites like “Long White Cadillac” and “Marie Marie,” tunes that got the audience moving and singing along. The Blasters, who hail from Downey, California, seemed right at home in the sizable O.C. venue. Fort...
