Journalist, author and music aficionado, Jim Washburn, has a lot to say about Costa Mesa – and he’s been saying it for years, writing for the OC Weekly, OC Register and LA Times (to name a few.) It’s always fun talking to longtime Costa Mesans – they have the very best stories! Washburn does not disappoint. Check out our podcast interview, then follow him on Facebook to get more “Washburnisms” flowing through your feed.
Connect with Jim Washburn:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jim.washburn.18
Washburn’s Books On Amazon:
Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Jim-Washburn/e/B001KIPX1W
On this episode, we discuss:
Washburn’s Article: “My Kind Of Town, Costa Mesa”
Mesa Theater: http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/4597
The Cuckoo’s Nest: https://ocweekly.com/we-were-feared-film-on-70s-costa-mesa-punk-club-cuckoos-nest-tours-colleges-before-dvd-release-6471129/
Zubies: https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2017/oct/18/blurt-vandals-straight-narrow/#
Safari Sam’s: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1986-09-17-ca-10439-story.html
Beggars Banquet Record Shop: http://newwavejunkie.blogspot.com/2009/08/
OC Market Place: http://www.ocmarketplace.com/
The Golden Bear: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Bear_(nightclub)
Coach House: https://thecoachhouse.com/
James Harman Band: https://www.jamesharman.com/
Derek and the Diamonds: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-11-01-ol-5082-story.html
Chris Gaffney: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-dave-alvin-chris-gaffney-tribute-benefit-20190331-story.html
OC Weekly: https://ocweekly.com/?s=jim+washburn
‘Lost In OC’ Column: https://ocweekly.com/category/columns/lost-in-oc/
Pierce Street Annex: https://ocweekly.com/pierce-street-annex-announced-their-last-call-literally-7801949/
Country Club Restaurant: https://www.countryclubcm.com/
Greg Topper: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-greg-topper-obituary-rock-oldies-20190313-story.html
Pat Quilter, QSC: https://www.iheartcostamesa.com/play/quilter-labs/
Rickenbacker Guitars: http://www.rickenbacker.com/
Leo Fender: https://www.ocregister.com/2013/03/31/leo-fenders-legacy-is-still-making-music-in-town/
Irvine Meadows: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irvine_Meadows_Amphitheatre
Pacific Amphitheatre: https://pacamp.com/
The Pond: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Center
Lotus Cafe we discussed is called Basil Mediterranean Grill: http://basilmediterraneangrill.com/
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Producer: Danny Thompson (danny@themusicfactoryoc.com)
Intro / Outro Voiceover: Brian Kazarian
Music: Eddie “DJ Kaboom” Iniestra
