Orange County and surrounding areas, since 2017

Interviews and event features from the stages, venues and dining rooms of Orange County and surrounding areas.

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  • Backstage Q&As: conversations with performers before they take the stage in OC, LA, the Inland Empire and San Diego. Read recent interviews.
  • The Lineup: our monthly guide to the shows, concerts, festivals and holiday events worth your time. See the latest Lineup.
  • Bites & Sips: occasional features on restaurants, venues and food events around Southern California.

Backstage SoCal is an independent arts and entertainment publication covering Orange County since 2017, and was named the #1 Blog of Orange County at the 2019 OC Press Club Excellence in Journalism Awards.