This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Few venues epitomized the passion of live music like small, scrappy all-ages venue Chain Reaction. With an ...

When people think about concerts in Southern California, many visualize driving up Highland and Cahuenga for a show at the iconic Hollywood Bowl, as the breeze travels throughout the hills. People ...

Lines of fans spanning generations gathered at Chain Reaction’s tiny strip mall parking lot for the venue’s final show. Chain Reaction hosted its last event on Friday, Dec. 19, featuring Rancho Santa ...

Anaheim’s all-ages club Chain Reaction announced that it will officially close its doors this month. “For almost 30 years, Chain Reaction has proudly fostered the alt-music scene by creating a space ...

After announcing its closure on social media last week, Anaheim’s all-ages concert venue Chain Reaction revealed it will be able to keep its lease and the lights on thanks to the generosity and ...

Sad news for pretty much anyone who went out to see bands big and small over the past few decades. Chain Reaction, a storied Orange County indie venue, is closing down after some 30 years. Why it ...

And another one bites the dust. This one cuts deep for all the Southern California kids who got their introduction to countless acts in this one special place. No, I’m not talking about Disneyland—I’m ...

Two girls in their late teens stand side-by-side at Chain Reaction in Anaheim, their arms resting against the front of the stage. The house lights have just come up, signaling the end of the opening ...