That wasn’t out of the ordinary. Chain Reaction had many artists grace that stage that went on to bigger things: Death Cab for Cutie, Avenged Sevenfold, Maroon 5, Fall Out Boy, Panic at the Disco, ...

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 ...

Few venues epitomized the passion of live music like small, scrappy all-ages venue Chain Reaction. With an interior covered with band stickers and T-shirts and a cramped, enclosed alley with walls ...

In a room at Gulf Coast Kid's House there are colorful butterflies painted on the ceiling. They're cute, until you truly realize why they are there. And then, your heart is broken. The butterflies ...

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 ...

Anaheim’s all-ages club Chain Reaction announced that it would be officially closing its doors after being unable to host live music for the last seven months due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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 ...