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 ...

One of Southern California’s most enduring all-ages music hubs Chain Reaction announced its permanent closure on Tuesday, with final shows on Dec. 18 and 19, marking the end of an era for the punk, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. My name is Jon Halperin. I booked and managed Chain Reaction from 2000 to 2006. It started by accident while I was ...

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 ...