US Rocker®

US Rocker®

  • Reviews
  • Interviews
  • Home
  • News
  • About
Home2015August

Month: August 2015

Nick Waterhouse performs at Teragram Ballroom - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
In The Biz

Nick Waterhouse, Music’s Businessman, Brings Down The House at Teragram

August 30, 2015 News Comments Off on Nick Waterhouse, Music’s Businessman, Brings Down The House at Teragram

By DONNA BALANCIA — Nick Waterhouse blew away the packed house at the Teragram Ballroom Saturday night, giving an uncharacteristically rowdy crowd an upbeat show that the fans went crazy over. Waterhouse brought his Orange […]

'Straight Outta Compton' Star Aldis Hodge with actor brother, Edwin -- photo by Donna Balancia
FILM AND TV

Aldis Hodge: B.O. OG ‘Compton’ Shows A Different Side to Influential N.W.A.

August 24, 2015 News Comments Off on Aldis Hodge: B.O. OG ‘Compton’ Shows A Different Side to Influential N.W.A.

As Straight Outta Compton Dominates Box Office Hodge Talks MC Ren Role By MALIA BALANCIA — Aldis Hodge says it’s the family bond that has enabled the successful careers of he and his brother, Edwin, for […]

Nature - one of the hottest young reggae artists in the business - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
Causes

Unity Concert at The Wiltern Combines Nature, Buddz and Healing Reggae

August 21, 2015 News Comments Off on Unity Concert at The Wiltern Combines Nature, Buddz and Healing Reggae

Roots, Art, Music, Steal the Show at Inaugural Unity Concert for Lovers of People and Reggae By DONNA BALANCIA — The Unity Concert Series kicked off in grand style at the Wiltern theatre Thursday night, […]

No Picture
By DONNA BALANCIA

VIDEO: Johnny Depp, Gene Simmons, Gilby Clarke Play for Charity at Lucky Strike

August 18, 2015 News 2

With PHOTO GALLERY Story by DONNA BALANCIA and Photos by MELANY SIRKEDJIAN – HOLLYWOOD — Johnny Depp and Gene Simmons took to the stage at Lucky Strike Live in Hollywood to jam for charity on Sunday […]

Grace Potter - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

Grace Potter: The Beautiful Rock N Roll Chameleon ‘Alive Tonight’ Across U.S.

August 15, 2015 News Comments Off on Grace Potter: The Beautiful Rock N Roll Chameleon ‘Alive Tonight’ Across U.S.

By DONNA BALANCIA – Grace Potter wants to rescue Rock N Roll.  That’s why she wears her Silver Cape. Touring to promote her new album, Midnight, the veteran rocker Potter played killer sets at Hollywood’s […]

Corey Glover of Living Colour - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Living Colour Gives Wild Performance On Aerosmith’s U.S. Blue Army Tour

August 13, 2015 News Comments Off on Living Colour Gives Wild Performance On Aerosmith’s U.S. Blue Army Tour

Living Colour Brings Energy and Alternative Funk to the HOB By DONNA BALANCIA — Living Colour packed the House of Blues Anaheim with their funky, punk-influenced music and wild performance, a hint of what to […]

Mavis Staples Photo © Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Mavis Staples is Awarded The Woody Guthrie Prize at LA’s GRAMMY Museum

August 13, 2015 News Comments Off on Mavis Staples is Awarded The Woody Guthrie Prize at LA’s GRAMMY Museum

By DONNA BALANCIA — Mavis Staples was awarded the Woody Guthrie Prize at the GRAMMY Museum in downtown Los Angeles Wednesday night. Among those on hand for the prestigious event were Bob Santelli GRAMMY Museum […]

Owl - Feature © 2015 Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

Owl, Philm, Lend Avant-Garde Sound to Metal Scene on Legendary Sunset Strip

August 12, 2015 News Comments Off on Owl, Philm, Lend Avant-Garde Sound to Metal Scene on Legendary Sunset Strip

Chris Wyse Bass, Dave Lombardo Drumming, Take Center Stage at Whisky a Go Go By MALIA BALANCIA — Lead singer and bassist Chris Wyse is pretty clever. Maybe that goes along with having a band […]

Ithaca - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
Causes

L.A. Guns — And Rock’s Young Guns — Play for Fair Pay at Whisky a Go Go

August 11, 2015 News 2

L.A. Guns Among Bands That Rally for Radio Royalties By DONNA BALANCIA — L.A. Guns and a range of bands performed at the Whisky a Go Go Friday night to support the Fair Play Fair […]

Jack Cash with Downtown Attraction and Stevie D. of Buckcherry - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

CrueFest Hollywood 2015: Metal Shows its Golden Heart at Charity Event

August 10, 2015 News Comments Off on CrueFest Hollywood 2015: Metal Shows its Golden Heart at Charity Event

CrueFest Hollywood Raises Cash to Help People With Cancer By MALIA BALANCIA – Rock and Roll may never forgive, but it knows how to give back. The stage at the Whisky A Go-Go was rockin’ […]

Steel Panther Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia for California Rocker
By DONNA BALANCIA

The Sun Sets on HOB Hollywood: Steel Panther Gives Sendoff to Club

August 10, 2015 News Comments Off on The Sun Sets on HOB Hollywood: Steel Panther Gives Sendoff to Club

House of Blues Sunset to Shut Its Doors for Good, Steel Panther is Club’s Last  Act Photos and Story By DONNA BALANCIA — Better get in your last licks before famous House of Blues Sunset […]

Carl Crew of CIA - Photo © Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Rock Show — Not Freak Show — at California Institute of Abnormalarts

August 9, 2015 News Comments Off on Rock Show — Not Freak Show — at California Institute of Abnormalarts

By DONNA BALANCIA – When popular Los Angeles bands Stereo Love, L.A. Story and Rebel Hotel have a rock show at a freak show museum, you get big bang for the buck. The three bands […]

Feature Image Tom Verlaine © Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Review: Television Gets Good Reception at Teragram Ballroom, Phoebe Bridgers Shows Grace

August 8, 2015 News Comments Off on Review: Television Gets Good Reception at Teragram Ballroom, Phoebe Bridgers Shows Grace

Renaissance Man Tom Verlaine Social, But Not Through Social Media By DONNA BALANCIA — Tom Verlaine and Television had good reception at Teragram Ballroom. And while Verlaine doesn’t want to be labeled, “successful” is one […]

California Rocker's coverage of The New Basement Tapes earned the young digital publication an LA Press Club nomination - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
Awards

California Rocker Nabs Second ‘Best Blog’ Nom from LA Press Club

August 8, 2015 News Comments Off on California Rocker Nabs Second ‘Best Blog’ Nom from LA Press Club

California Rocker’s Coverage of ‘New Basement Tapes: One Night’ Only Earns Blog a Finalist Spot California Rocker has been nominated in the Best Individual Blog category for its coverage of The New Basement Tapes: One […]

Reviews

Space Hurricane: Band’s Meeting Through Want Ads Gets Good Response

August 7, 2015 News Comments Off on Space Hurricane: Band’s Meeting Through Want Ads Gets Good Response

Space Hurricane to Play The Down and Out Bar Tonight By MARIEL CALLOWAY – The members of Space Hurricane may have found each other on Craigslist, but it’s the audience that gets the good deal. […]

No Picture
Musicians

Chainsaw’s ‘Mr. Twister’ is Right on Target, But This Time in a Different Arena

August 7, 2015 News Comments Off on Chainsaw’s ‘Mr. Twister’ is Right on Target, But This Time in a Different Arena

Story By DONNA BALANCIA Photos By KURT INGHAM Influential rocker “Mr. Twister” of the notorious band, Chainsaw, is setting standards in a new arena. Kurt Ingham, the man behind the iconic punk rock persona, is […]

Courtney Orsinelli of Royal Illusions Performs at Ladies Rock Camp Los Angeles - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Ladies Rock Show Los Angeles Raises Money to Comp Girls’ Music Camp

August 7, 2015 News Comments Off on Ladies Rock Show Los Angeles Raises Money to Comp Girls’ Music Camp

Women Play to Raise Money for Raining Jane’s Rock n’ Roll Camp for Girls Los Angeles By DONNA BALANCIA Women of all ages rocked out at at the bootleg in Silverlake to raise money for […]

Big Ups at The Echo - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

Big Ups, Small Wigs, The Herms Bring Controlled Chaos to The Echo Club

August 5, 2015 News Comments Off on Big Ups, Small Wigs, The Herms Bring Controlled Chaos to The Echo Club

By DONNA BALANCIA — It was a mixed bag of cool performances at The Echo, with Small Wigs, The Herms and Big Ups in a triple-header designed to knock your head off. Small Wigs have […]

No Picture
Live Reviews

Hank and Her Ponies, Mishael Cross, Creatures Choir, Shine at The Mint

August 4, 2015 News Comments Off on Hank and Her Ponies, Mishael Cross, Creatures Choir, Shine at The Mint

By MARIEL CALLOWAY While there may be all sorts of rumors about music leaving the Sunset Strip, it’s clear that The Mint is here to stay. We love The Mint because the club supports young […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

  • Todd Rundgren at Saban - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
    Todd Rundgren Rips to Close ‘White Knight’ Tour on NYE 2018
    January 2, 2018 Comments Off on Todd Rundgren Rips to Close ‘White Knight’ Tour on NYE 2018
  • Luke Spiller of The Struts Spins the Discs With Special ‘Quarantine Radio’ Show
    March 19, 2020 Comments Off on Luke Spiller of The Struts Spins the Discs With Special ‘Quarantine Radio’ Show
  • OK Cowgirl Shakes the Ground With Indie-Pop Track ‘Get Gone’
    November 4, 2020 Comments Off on OK Cowgirl Shakes the Ground With Indie-Pop Track ‘Get Gone’
  • No Picture
    Meat Puppets Rip Through Favorites as Show at The Echo With FdMdxFd Becomes a Family Affair
    March 17, 2017 Comments Off on Meat Puppets Rip Through Favorites as Show at The Echo With FdMdxFd Becomes a Family Affair
  • Review: Karen Elson Replicates Renowned Renditions for ‘Radio Redhead’
    January 7, 2021 Comments Off on Review: Karen Elson Replicates Renowned Renditions for ‘Radio Redhead’

Follow US Rocker on Facebook

US Rocker Video Playlist: All-Time Greats

Reviews

  • Garbage Proves a Treasure to Fans in Boise, Despite Limiting Future Tour Dates
    October 21, 2025 Comments Off on Garbage Proves a Treasure to Fans in Boise, Despite Limiting Future Tour Dates
  • The Chameleons rock The Belasco in LA - Photos by Notes From Vivace
    Chameleons Wrap ‘Arctic Moon’ Tour and Deliver Driving Tracks to Longtime Fans
    October 14, 2025 Comments Off on Chameleons Wrap ‘Arctic Moon’ Tour and Deliver Driving Tracks to Longtime Fans
  • New York Band, Laveda, Tours the US with Third Studio Album ‘Love, Darla’
    October 6, 2025 Comments Off on New York Band, Laveda, Tours the US with Third Studio Album ‘Love, Darla’

Iggy Pop Bare and Real

Iggy Pop Bare and Real

East Coast Rocker

  • The Amish Outlaws rock the crowds - Photo by Donna Balancia
    The Amish Outlaws Kick Off the Summer in Rowdy Style at Dewey Beach
    May 30, 2023 Comments Off on The Amish Outlaws Kick Off the Summer in Rowdy Style at Dewey Beach
  • Inspirational Smitty The Creator Rises from the Streets of Little Haiti to Global Fame
    April 28, 2023 Comments Off on Inspirational Smitty The Creator Rises from the Streets of Little Haiti to Global Fame
  • Lord Sonny The Unifier Makes Truth Creative with ‘America’s Newest Hitmaker’
    March 12, 2023 Comments Off on Lord Sonny The Unifier Makes Truth Creative with ‘America’s Newest Hitmaker’
  • For Famed Rock Photog, Wet Leg Reminiscent of Early Days of Queen
    August 15, 2022 Comments Off on For Famed Rock Photog, Wet Leg Reminiscent of Early Days of Queen
  • Robert Plant and Alison Krauss ‘Raising The Roof’ Tour Heads West
    July 21, 2022 Comments Off on Robert Plant and Alison Krauss ‘Raising The Roof’ Tour Heads West

California Rocker®

  • No Picture
    RIP: Robbie Robertson, Songwriter Who ‘Drove Old Dixie Down,’ Passes Away at 80
    August 10, 2023 Comments Off on RIP: Robbie Robertson, Songwriter Who ‘Drove Old Dixie Down,’ Passes Away at 80
  • The Ocean Blue - Darin Back image
    Release: The Ocean Blue Opens ‘Davy Jones’ Locker’ Again, Drops New Video + Track
    August 7, 2023 Comments Off on Release: The Ocean Blue Opens ‘Davy Jones’ Locker’ Again, Drops New Video + Track
  • Releases: Brian Setzer, Nils Lofgren Albums Lead the New Music of the Week
    July 21, 2023 Comments Off on Releases: Brian Setzer, Nils Lofgren Albums Lead the New Music of the Week
  • Sparks - Photos by LUIS MORENO
    Review + Photos: Sparks and They Might Be Giants Light it Up at The Hollywood Bowl
    July 19, 2023 Comments Off on Review + Photos: Sparks and They Might Be Giants Light it Up at The Hollywood Bowl
  • Star Party, The Binges and Ames Flames Draw Crowds to the Redwood for Donny Popejoy + Pope Tribute
    July 4, 2023 Comments Off on Star Party, The Binges and Ames Flames Draw Crowds to the Redwood for Donny Popejoy + Pope Tribute

Buy It: Ebae Bongos EP

California Rocker Playlist

THE KINKS PLAYLIST

California Rocker Select No. 21

Send Omaha Steaks and Gifts

Thrifty Rental AAA Discount

Exclusive AAA Rental Car Discounts. Save 8% with your AAA car rental discount code.

Vintage Interviews

  • Deap Vally - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
    Q and A: Deap Vally Duo Plays This Weekend’s Aftershock Fest, Preps New Songs
    October 20, 2017 Comments Off on Q and A: Deap Vally Duo Plays This Weekend’s Aftershock Fest, Preps New Songs
  • Francesco Cameli at Sphere Studios
    Cameli And Sphere Studios Work With Musicians to Hit The Right Notes
    August 1, 2016 Comments Off on Cameli And Sphere Studios Work With Musicians to Hit The Right Notes
  • Martha Davis and The Motels
    Interview: Martha Davis and The Motels at The Mint
    October 12, 2014 Comments Off on Interview: Martha Davis and The Motels at The Mint
  • Wayne Kramer with Burrell Kelly - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
    Wayne Kramer and Jail Guitar Doors Charity Bring Music to 100th Prison
    September 10, 2017 Comments Off on Wayne Kramer and Jail Guitar Doors Charity Bring Music to 100th Prison
  • 'Straight Outta Compton' Star Aldis Hodge with actor brother, Edwin -- photo by Donna Balancia
    Aldis Hodge: B.O. OG ‘Compton’ Shows A Different Side to Influential N.W.A.
    August 24, 2015 Comments Off on Aldis Hodge: B.O. OG ‘Compton’ Shows A Different Side to Influential N.W.A.
  • Desert Daze 2017: Interview With Knitting Factory President and CEO Morgan Margolis
    October 10, 2017 Comments Off on Desert Daze 2017: Interview With Knitting Factory President and CEO Morgan Margolis
  • Bill Murray with Blood Brothers and Jimmy Vivino to Play Shows in Chicago, SF, NY, More
    December 21, 2024 Comments Off on Bill Murray with Blood Brothers and Jimmy Vivino to Play Shows in Chicago, SF, NY, More




Copyright © 2025 | MH Magazine WordPress Theme by MH Themes

error: Content is Trademarked and copyrighted.