Jackie Moe
Jackie Moe is a professional entertainment reporter and editor who lives for live music, marathon running, and good stories. Working as a features reporter for major newspaper publications Orange County Register, Press-Enterprise and Los Angeles Times, and as an editor for a variety of publications including OC Business Journal, Inland Empire Magazine and Parenting OC, she recognized the need for quality digital coverage for all of the truly fascinating people, food, and events in and around Orange County.
She created Backstage SoCal in 2017 to provide unique entertainment content beyond the general calendar items. You may contact her directly on her social media or email: socalnewsjackie@gmail.com
Backstage Q&A: Life is ‘wonderful’ for Everclear frontman Art Alexakis
The alt-rock group continues to perform stages all around the world -- including The Wiltern in Los Angeles on Oct. 9, on a 30-date headlining tour.
Pro surf and skate culture captured in 805 Beer Film ‘Convergence’
'Convergence' film follows 805 Authenticos and American pro surfers Conner Coffin (Santa Barbara) and Nate Tyler (Cayucos), with pro surfer and skateboarder Greyson Fletcher (San Clemente).
‘Cowboy’s Back in Town’: Q&A with Trace Adkins
By JACKIE MOE
Nearly 30 years since his debut, country superstar Trace Adkins continues to be a commanding force in...
SoCal Summer 2023 To-Do List
Summer is in the air and that means free concerts, films in the parks, street markets, fairs, and more. Here are the...
Drop Dead Divas: Broadway’s ‘Six’ turns heads in Costa Mesa
The modern retelling of Henry VIII's six wives has become a Broadway phenomenon - "Six" is at Segerstrom Center for the Arts now through June 25.
Bubbly Broadway musical ‘Hairspray’ hits Orange County
The touring Broadway musical "Hairspray" has made its way to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts for a two-week run.
Sister Act: Q&A with Broadway icons Liz and Ann Hampton Callaway
Liz and Ann Hampton Callaway; sisters will join forces at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts for three special cabaret shows, March 30-April 1.
Keeping the magic alive: Q&A with legend Lance Burton
Chatting with magician icon Lance Burton, who will perform Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts on March 24
‘Teen Royalty’: Lead actress chats Broadway’s ‘Mean Girls’ before Costa Mesa run
Broadway touring production Mean Girls will have a two-week run at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa on March 7-19.
Q&A: LA pop singer Juliana Tucker emerges with new EP
Up-and-comer pop singer-songwriter Juliana Tucker has evolved since rock icon Steven Tyler said she had the "it factor" on ABC's American Idol...
All Aboard: Yachtley Crew rock group comes to Anaheim
LA-based Yachtley Crew will bring the summer feels to City National Grove of Anaheim on March 3.
Backstage chat with dance-pop powerhouse Taylor Dayne
Taylor Dayne will bring her signature pipes to Orange County on March 3, joining forces with Grammy Award-winning singer Sheena Easton at the annual Dana Point Festival of Whales.
Conversation with unstoppable icon Jay Leno
Jay Leno may have retired from his "Late Night Show" chair in 2014, but the stand-up icon and car enthusiast continues to...
Young ABT dancer returns to dream role in ‘The Nutcracker’
Rarely do dancers have the opportunity to perform their dream role. But talented 13-year-old Trinity Mijares will live out this dream for...
Grammy-nominated lead Courtney Reed shares the magic of U.S. touring ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’
Courtney Reed stars as the lead role of Satine in the U.S. touring "Moulin Rouge!: The Musical," which will make its way to Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa on Nov. 9-27.
