Punk Band Doing it for the Kids and Music



H.I.B's Irvin Barbosa shopping for records, photo by Stephanie Mendez

Despite the competition in the Orange County punk scene, band H.I.B are determined to provide budget-friendly gigs and stentorian music.

H.I.B’s vocalist, 22-year-old Irvin Barbosa, is motivated by the kids in the scene.

“We’re out there trying to set up shows, make ‘em free,” he said, “we do as much as we can.”

H.I.B began as a family affair.

“My cousin Angel would always play acoustic guitar and I’d sing along to whatever he played,” he said, “I told him one day, ‘let’s just start a band.’”

Jasmine Rubio, a 19-year-old fan from Santa Ana, said she was impressed the first time she saw the band.

“Irvin was really funny and he made a lot of jokes. The crowd looked like they were really having fun,” she said.

H.I.B’s next show is Dec. 8 at 1235 Warner, Santa Ana. Supporting bands include CharliexSheen and ExD.