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Month: September 2015

Live Reviews

Hi-Fi Rockfest: Punks Rock Queen Mary in New Long Beach SoCal Venue

September 28, 2015 News Comments Off on Hi-Fi Rockfest: Punks Rock Queen Mary in New Long Beach SoCal Venue

Queen Mary Events Park Hosts Sonics, Kennedys, The Two Tens By DONNA BALANCIA – The first annual Hi-Fi Rockfest was an interesting mix with everyone from Luicidal showing its Southern California muscle and The Two Tens […]

Stereo Love - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

Judd Steele and his Daughters Turn Up the Volume as Stereo Love

September 25, 2015 News Comments Off on Judd Steele and his Daughters Turn Up the Volume as Stereo Love

Judd Steele, Jewel Steele and Lula Steele together form the band Stereo Love.  California Rocker’s Donna Balancia sat down for a Q and A with one very musical family. How did you decide to put […]

Live Reviews

The Dollyrots Film DVD Project at Roxy as a Gift to ‘The Greatest’ Fans

September 20, 2015 News Comments Off on The Dollyrots Film DVD Project at Roxy as a Gift to ‘The Greatest’ Fans

By MARIEL CALLOWAY — Veteran punk rockers The Dollyrots played to a packed house at The Roxy Saturday night as part of a new live concert tour video project. The band, comprised of husband and […]

Chad Watson with Freebo - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

Freebo Chooses the Solo Route and Gets Support from Friends on His Journey

September 20, 2015 News Comments Off on Freebo Chooses the Solo Route and Gets Support from Friends on His Journey

By DONNA BALANCIA – Social media ain’t got nothing on Freebo, as the well-known musician celebrated the release of his new CD at McCabe’s Guitar Shop. The word “engagement” took on new meaning at an […]

Richie Ramone - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
Musicians

The California Rocker Interview: Richie Ramone Talks New Album, Family and Life in the Suburbs

September 16, 2015 News 1

By DONNA BALANCIA – Richie Ramone may be one of the last of the Ramones, but today he’s creating new traditions. The former drummer of the Ramones has his own band with whom he tours […]

The Two Tens - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
Musicians

Two Tens Reveal All in The California Rocker Interview: The Massive Hair and Why Ella Didn’t Like the Hat

September 12, 2015 News Comments Off on Two Tens Reveal All in The California Rocker Interview: The Massive Hair and Why Ella Didn’t Like the Hat

The Two Tens’ Adam Bones and Rikki Styxx tell California Rocker’s Donna Balancia their Most Random Thoughts. DB: Who is your inspiration? Who are some of the bands that you two both enjoy? AB: General […]

Freebo Drops 'If Not Now When,' Hosts CD Party at McCabe's
Musicians

Freebo In Front: Renowned Bassist Fetes Solo Release with Show at McCabe’s

September 3, 2015 News Comments Off on Freebo In Front: Renowned Bassist Fetes Solo Release with Show at McCabe’s

Freebo’s September Gig at McCabes a Result of his Belief that Success is an ‘Inside Job’ By DONNA BALANCIA – Freebo has made the move from renowned bassist to solo performer and he says that’s […]

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