The OC Music Awards kicked off its yearly series of live showcases last week, starting the trek to the March 8 awardstravaganza where winners are chosen and losers are lovingly consoled—and you can get in on the battle royale early with the second showcase in Tustin. Headlining is Corona-ish indie folk-pop band Me and the City, who unite Arcade Fire and Mumford and Sons in ways science formerly feared to explore, and support includes La Habra (via Texan heritage and lots of Jameson whiskey) country rocker Annie McQueen and South County’s old-timey foursome Live Oak Revue. A panel of sage and seasoned judges will assess each act for particular excellence across five categories, at least three of which could be enhanced by you showing up and screaming for your favorite.
Tue., Jan. 14, 7 p.m., 2014
