Alejandro Aranda returns for first Southern California shows after ‘American Idol’

Alejandro Aranda, who finished second on “American Idol” in May, returned to Los Angeles for the first of three shows in Southern California this week, reclaiming his stage name of Scarypoolparty and rekindling the fervor of his fans with a sold-out show at the Moroccan Lounge on Monday.
The 24-year-old from Pomona, whose virtuosity as a singer-songwriter and musician captivated fans and “Idol” judges alike, seemed the same down-to-earth performer he was on the show throu