THE HUB: Downtown Museum Plaza / Fullerton Museum Center
301 N. Pomona Ave.

The festival’s nerve center pulsed all day with continuous performances, a Kidz Korner, food vendors, and a misting pool. The Museum Center stage hosted:

• Seed (2–2:30 p.m.),
• Lover Sonicos (2:45–3:30 p.m.),
• Motelimbo (3:45–4:15 p.m.),
• John Kraus and the Goers (5:15–6 p.m.), and
• Imperial We (4:30–5 p.m.).

A Kids and Teens Open Mic ran noon to 2 p.m. at the adjacent Community Park Stage.

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FOX FULLERTON THEATRE
510 N Harbor Blvd.

The Fox — still mid-restoration — opened its doors again for DOMF, showcasing progress on its $2.5 million renovation while hosting one of the festival’s most varied lineups.

Inside the main theater:

• Parker Smith and The Empty Saddles (1:30–2:30 p.m.),
• Jessica Kaczmarek (3–4 p.m.),
• MARK SELLS (6–7 p.m.),
• ENTOURAGE (7:30–8:30 p.m.).

On the Courtyard Balcony:

• Kensie Breen (2:30–3 p.m.),
• The Odd Birds (4–4:30 p.m.),
• Fullerton Yacht Club (5:30–6 p.m.), and
• Dixiedelics Jazz Band (7–7:30 p.m.)

The Courtyard outside featured School of Rock (noon–2 p.m.).

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BIG BOWL AT HILLCREST PARK
1200 N Harbor Blvd.

Accessible via a free Gold Coast Tours shuttle running every 30 minutes from Museum Plaza, the outdoor bowl offered a full day’s worth of music.

• DJ Lili Bird kept the vibe going noon to 6 p.m.,
• while live acts included a Ukulele Jam (1–1:45 p.m.),
• The Drained (noon–12:45 p.m.),
• a Ukulele Jam open session at 2 p.m.
• The Tragic Radicals (2–2:45 p.m.),
• P.U.F. — funk and jazz (3–3:45 p.m.),
• The Mystery Club (4–4:45 p.m.),
• Zombie Brunch (5–5:45 p.m.), and
• THE GLIMMER STARS (6–7 p.m.)

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BOOTLEGGER’S BREWERY
130 S. Highland Ave.

One of the festival’s busiest stages ran nearly 12 hours of music.

• Papa J & Richard (blues/R&B, 11–11:45 a.m.),
• Go Forward In Flames (noon–12:45 p.m.),
• Chad Cooper (1–1:45 p.m.),
• The Firkins (2–2:45 p.m.),
• Los Muñoz (3–4 p.m.),
• Get In Loser (4:15–5 p.m.),
• Golden Antlers (5:15–6 p.m.),
• The Velvet Saber (soul/rock/Afrobeat, 6:15–7 p.m.),
• Coup De Ville (indie/soul/funk, 7:15–9 p.m.),
• Motelimbo (9:15–10:15 p.m.).

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BACK ALLEY BAR AND GRILL
116½ W Wilshire Ave.

A DOMF institution since year one, the Back Alley delivered:

• Arte Delgado-Rendon (11 a.m.),
• The Hajj (noon–12:45 p.m.),
• Dark Space — rock/jazz/funk (1–1:45 p.m.),
• RG and The Glory B’s (2–3 p.m.),
• Random Parade (3–4 p.m.),
• Stellaration (5:15–6 p.m.), and
• The Tragic Radicals closing out (4:15–5 p.m.).

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BLACK HOLE RECORDS / STRAY CAT VINTAGE
115 S Harbor Blvd.

The record shop hosted a punk-heavy bill all day:

• Decades (noon–1 p.m.),
• Zombie Brunch (1–2 p.m.),
• The Hajj (2–3 p.m.), OODA (3–4 p.m.),
• The Companies (4–5 p.m.),
• Naughty Women (6–7 p.m.),
• The Order of the Fly (punk/metal, 7–8 p.m.), and
• Punk as a Doornail/Rat Feces (5–6 p.m.).

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THE CONTINENTAL ROOM
115 Santa Fe Ave.

The upscale downtown bar ran from afternoon into the late night.

• Sammy Ramone (reggae/punk, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.),
• Shiny Side Down (1–2 p.m.),
• The Carveliners (2:30–3:30 p.m.),
• Son of Heatwave (4–4:30 p.m.),
• The Plums (4:30–5 p.m.),
• The Paper Drivers (5:30–6:30 pm),
• Louders the Roar (7–8 p.m.),
• Justice Constantine (8–8:30 p.m.),
• Belle River Drive (8:30–9:30 p.m.), and
• Humanos Vega (indie-rock/Latin, 10–10:45 p.m.).

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LES AMIS
128 W Wilshire Ave, Ste C

The Middle Eastern restaurant and perennial DOMF favorite offered a packed lineup:

• TJ (blues/gospel, 11–11:45 a.m.),
• Jahaan Pardhanani (noon–12:45 p.m.),
• David Di Maria (1–2 p.m.),
• John McNamara (2:30–3:30 p.m.),
• Marcella Werre (3:45–4:30 p.m.),
• Sexy Smooth (5–6:30 p.m.), Tori4 (7–8 p.m.), and
• Neil Levin (blues/rock, 8:30–10 p.m.).

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CALLAHANS FULLERTON
124 W Commonwealth Ave.

• Douglas Yee opened at 11 a.m.,
•  Julez (noon–1 p.m.),
• Ørlendr (metal/folk/musical theater, 1–2 p.m.),
• Dream Operator (2–3 p.m.), Code 4 (3–4 p.m.),
• The Carveliners (4–5 p.m.),
• Committee (5–6 p.m.),
• The Companies (6–7 p.m.),
• Lords Of Dust (metal/rock, 7:15–8 p.m.),
• The Mystery Club (8:15–9 p.m.), and
• SunRays (9–10 p.m.).

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THE BOWERY
112 E. Commonwealth Ave.

• Jerome Ryan (noon–12:30 p.m.),
• Kevin French (1–1:45 p.m.),
• The Z-Man Experience (2–2:45 p.m.),
• Bad Blood (rock/punk, 3–4 p.m.),
• Robustitron (4:30–5:30 p.m.),
• Kensie Breen (6–7 p.m.).

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HIGH HORSE SALOON
102 N Harbor Blvd.

True to its country identity:

• Straight Shooters (noon–1:30 p.m.),
• The Altar Billies (2–3:30 p.m.),
• Sal Copas (4–5:30 p.m.),
• The Odd Birds (6–7 p.m.),
• J.P. McDermott & Western Bop (7:30–9:15 p.m.).

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KALAVERAS
122 E Commonwealth

• FIRE/WIRE opened at 11 a.m.,
• Fully Operational (ska/punk, 1–2 p.m.),
• The Companies (2:15–3:15 p.m.),
• 4WORDS band (3–4 p.m.),
• Chimera Band (5–6 p.m.),
• Checkered Daydreams (funk/pop/rock, 7–8 p.m.).

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ROSCOES
116 W Commonwealth Ave.

• Josh Solis (noon–1 p.m.),
• Cadillac Hubie (blues/R&B, 1–2 p.m.),
• All American Good Time Band (2–3 p.m.),
• 4WORDS band (3–4 p.m.),
• Mykele Hill (4–5 p.m.),
• The Lawncrashers (5–6 p.m.),
• Andrew Ryan (blues, 6–7 p.m.),
• SEED (8–9 p.m.),
• Vineyard Fullerton (7–10 p.m.).

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THE NIGHT OWL

200 N Harbor Blvd.

• Samuel Williamson opened (noon–1:30 p.m.),
• Midnight Jazz Project (3–4:30 p.m.),
• The Wallenbrock Jazz Orchestra (6–7:30 p.m.),
• The Night Owl All Stars (8–10:30 p.m.).

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MICKEY’S IRISH PUB
100 N Harbor Blvd.

• Chris & Daniel (folk/Americana, noon–2:30 p.m.),
• Jacaranda Radio (Americana, 3–4:30 p.m.),
• Bren Holmes (5–6 p.m.),
• Jon Haggerty (6:15–6:45 p.m.),
• Dream Operator (7–8 p.m.).

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HALF OFF BOOKS
141 W Wilshire Ave.

• Mike And Thom (11 a.m.–noon),
• Cardinal Six (noon–1 p.m.),
• Jac Aranda (1–2 p.m.),
• Women Tied To Railroad Tracks (2–3 p.m.),
• Maven Sun and Kayla Renee (3–4 p.m.),
• The Stereo Soul Movement (soul/funk, 4–5 p.m.),
• Gigi (punk, 5–6 p.m.),
• Gratefully Still Dead (folk, 6–7 p.m.).

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MADERO 1899

111 N Harbor Blvd.

• Acoustic Underground (noon–1 p.m.),
• Los Stigol (world/Latin, 2:30–4 p.m.),
• Jesse Soriano (4:15–5 p.m.),
• Sonia Hernandez (5–7 p.m.).

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THE AXE LAIR
109 E Commonwealth Ave.

• The Dancing Skeletons (noon–1 p.m.),
• Saint Harvy (1–2 p.m.),
• Jacob Ortiz (2–3 p.m.),
• Josh Warren (3–4 p.m.),
• Courtney McKenna (4–5 p.m.),
• Miles To Nowhere (6–7 p.m.),
• Nebulaen (progressive rock, 7–8 p.m.),
• Josh Solis (8–9 p.m.),
• Sanchez By The Sea (9–10 p.m.).

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SANTA FE EXPRESS CAFE
136 E. Santa Fe Ave.

• Kimmy (11 a.m.–noon),
• Jeffrey Ray (noon–1 p.m.),
• Justin Guerrero (1–2 p.m.),
• Sleep, Nightingale (2–2:45 p.m.),
• James Rust (3–3:45 p.m.),
• Johnny Angel (4–4:45 p.m.),
• HoneyTalks (metal, 5:15–6 p.m.),
• Hounds (6:30–7:30 p.m.).

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FULLERTON TRAIN STATION
120 E. Santa Fe Ave.

• Tyler Russin (noon–1 p.m.),
• The Z-Man Experience (1–1:45 p.m.),
• The Hajj (4–5 p.m.), Bobbo Byrnes (3–4 p.m.).

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FULLERTON ELKS LODGE
1400 Elk View Lane

• Audio Avenues Band (noon–1:30 p.m.),
• Bucket (blues/R&B, 2–3:30 p.m.),
• LIARS CLUB (4–5:30 p.m.),
• Cadillac Hubie (6–7:30 p.m.),
• Fat Maggie Band (8–9:30 p.m.).

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HOPSCOTCH TAVERN
136 E. Commonwealth Ave.

• Joel Balzun (classical/opera, 4–4:30 p.m.),
• Kimmy (4:30–5:30 p.m.),
• DJ Molly B (7–8 p.m.),
• DJ Ghetto Funk (7–11:45 p.m.),
• Bianca Franco (5:30–7 p.m.).

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WALK ON WILSHIRE
125 W Wilshire Ave.

• Nova (pop, 2–3:30 p.m.),
• DJ Molly B (3:30–4 p.m. and 4:45–5 p.m. and 5:45–6 p.m.),
• Kiss of Denim (funk/pop, 4–4:45 p.m.),
• Wam Dingis (5–5:45 p.m.),
• Twentieth Century Boys (6–7 p.m.).

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TWISTED VINE
127 Commonwealth Ave.

• Haley Copello (11 a.m.–1 p.m.),
• Buddy Lang (Americana/country, 1–2 p.m.),
• Marga Jayy (R&B/funk/soul, 2–4 p.m.),
• Rose Redbirdi (4–5 p.m.),
• Marc Gonzalez (5–7 p.m.).

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• Black Voodoo Party (rock/jazz/blues, 5–6 p.m.),
• The Hajj (6–7 p.m.),
• Restoration Road (7–8 p.m.),
• Hot Mess Express (8:30–9:30 p.m.),
• Rosyfairi (9:30–10:30 p.m.).

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INDEPENDENCE SKATE PARK
801 W Valencia Dr.

• A full punk showcase: Subvert (1–1:30 p.m.),
• The Misguided (1:45–2:15 p.m.),
• Cant Commit (2:30–3 p.m.),
• Street Goblins (3:15–3:45 p.m.),
• Animated Violence (4–4:30 p.m.),
• Artificial Friends (4:45–5:15 p.m.),
• Bad Antics (5:30–6 p.m.),
• Bloodstains (6:15–6:45 p.m.),
• Mr Radical (7–7:30 p.m.),
• NUTT (7:45–8:30 p.m.).

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ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL GARDEN — CAL STATE FULLERTON
1900 Associated Rd.

• A jazz haven outside the downtown core:
• The Tia Trio (11–11:45 a.m.),
• Masters of Disaster (11:15 a.m.–1:15 p.m.),
• The Manny B 3 Plus 2 (11 a.m.–1 p.m.),
• JV 11 Piece Jazz Group (noon–2 p.m.),
• Brian Watson Quintet (1:15–2 p.m.),
• Cannonball/Woody Shaw Legacy Band (noon–1 p.m.),
• Mina Choi and Glen Turner (1:15–2:15 p.m.),
• Miles Quintet (2:15–3 p.m.),
• Majo Insuasti (Latin, 2:15–3 p.m.),
• Angel, Ivan, and Matthew Ensemble (2–3 p.m.),
• Mady Epino and Friends (1:15–3 p.m.).

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UPTOWN BURGER PATIO @ HILLCREST SHOPPING CENTER
1101 N Harbor Blvd.

• Steve Metzger (Americana, 11 a.m.–noon),
• Moises (noon–1 p.m.), Bianca Franco (1–2 p.m.),
• Tinner’s Biscuit and friends (Americana/blues, 2–6 p.m.),
• One Last Shot (rock/blues, 6:30–7:30 p.m.).

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2J’S LOUNGE
120 W. Houston Ave.

• Combo Number 3 (country/rock, 11 a.m.–noon),
• Country Sedan (Americana, 12:30–1:30 p.m.),
• Fourth Quarter Review Band (R&B, 2:30–3:30 p.m.),
• Audio Avenues Band (4–5 p.m.),
• Fat Maggie Band (5:30–6:30 p.m.),
• Scott McLean / SEATBELT (7–8 p.m.).

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LACE AND LUCK WOMEN’S BOUTIQUE
142 W. Commonwealth Ave.

• Victoria Valenzuela (noon–12:45 p.m.),
• John Mervini (folk/Americana, 1–1:45 p.m.),
• Buddha Jones and the Man (Afrobeat/funk/Latin, 2:30–3:30 p.m.),
• Feather Flowers (R&B, 4–5 p.m.).

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NAVARRO’S TAQUERIA
827 N Harbor Blvd.

• Larek Orion (noon–12:45 p.m.),
• Costa Shores (reggae, 1–1:45 p.m.),
• Y2Rio$ (hip-hop, 2–3 p.m.),
• JUAN THE FATHER (highlife/hip-hop/jazz, 3–4 p.m.),
• Isaiah Solis (pop/electronic, 4–4:45 p.m.),
• Mike Mackey (electronic/hip-hop, 5:30–6:30 p.m.),
• Bobbo Byrnes (6:30–7:30 p.m.).

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PHILZ COFFEE
520 N State College Blvd.

• The Mercy Stone (11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.),
• Carol Martini (2:30–3:30 p.m.),
• Caravana (world/Latin/pop, 5–6:30 p.m.),
• The Z-Man Experience (3:30–5 p.m.).

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SALON TECHNIQUE
101 N Harbor Blvd.

• SHINDAGGER (metal, 1–1:30 p.m.),
• former friend (indie-rock, 12:30–1 p.m.),
• Keili & Rafael Fernando (acoustic/indie-folk,
• 3–3:30 p.m.), Fake Band Practice (4–5 p.m.),
• girl//interrupted (rock/metal, 2–2:45 p.m.),
• Look, Lately (rock, 5–6 p.m.).

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THE CHARLESTON
114 E Commonwealth Ave.

• The Brayden Nguyen Band (country/rock/reggae, noon–3 p.m.),
• Parker Smith & The Empty Saddles (4–6 p.m.).

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SUSHI FIRE FULLERTON
500 N Harbor Blvd.

• The Audacity (metal/rock, 1–2:30 p.m.),
• Salt Water Wine (3:15–4:15 p.m.),
• Sal Copas and the Reckless Kind (6–7 p.m.).

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THE SOLILOQUY STUDIO
216 N Malden Ave.

• Paul Hines (11–11:45 a.m.),
• Bob Lexin/mediumexico (noon–1 p.m.),
• Carol Martini (1–1:45 p.m.),
• The Mercy Stone (2:30–4 p.m.),
• Bud (rock/punk, 5–6 p.m.),
• Jesse Soriano (8–8:45 p.m.),
• Sonia Hernandez (7–8 p.m.),
• FIRE/WIRE (9–11:30 p.m.).

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ALL THE ARTS FOR ALL THE KIDS
114 N Harbor Blvd.

• Rhythm Instruments (noon–1 p.m.),
• Find Your Voice (2–2:45 p.m.),
• Sound of Music Sing-Along (1–2 p.m.),
• Drum Circle with Aimee Aul (3–3:45 p.m.).

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ADDITIONAL VENUES included:

• Retropolis boutique (Avi, acoustic all day 11 a.m.–7 p.m.),
• Monkey Business Cafe (Tori4 and Macie Rae),
• Big Slice pizza (Ube One and Esteban Fernandez),
• Wicked Wings (Cathy Hackett, Roulette Rock Band, The Sum Band, KROQodiles, Sunlight for Sale, We The Stars),
• the Soliloquy Studio, Vinyl Brunch (DJ Ghetto Funk, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.),
• Mama Mia (Encore Jazz Ensemble, Four of a Kind Sax Quartet), and
• Kidz Korner by Ohana Properties.