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Month: January 2016

Musicians

Don Was, Jeff ‘Skunk’ Baxter, Honored at 2016 NAMM TEC Awards

January 24, 2016 News Comments Off on Don Was, Jeff ‘Skunk’ Baxter, Honored at 2016 NAMM TEC Awards

Engineering and Audio Firms Take Center Stage By DONNA BALANCIA – The TEC Awards presented by the NAMM Foundation were a hit with musicians and engineers alike as a range of companies and honorees came […]

Jesse Snider leaps off the speaker to Eddie Ojeda - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

Linda Perry, Nuno Bettencourt Hit the Stage at Lucky Strike’s Jam Session 1-Year Anniversary

January 21, 2016 News Comments Off on Linda Perry, Nuno Bettencourt Hit the Stage at Lucky Strike’s Jam Session 1-Year Anniversary

By DONNA BALANCIA – The stars came out to celebrate the first anniversary of the jam session at Lucky Strike Live in Hollywood. On hand were Eddie Ojeda of Twisted Sister and son of Dee […]

Photo by Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

Lives of Lemmy and Bowie Celebrated in Venues Across L.A.

January 18, 2016 News Comments Off on Lives of Lemmy and Bowie Celebrated in Venues Across L.A.

Monty’s Bar and Rainbow Among Bowie Party Places – By DONNA BALANCIA – They reminisced about everything from prank phone calls to whisky days, as across LA friends and fans of David Bowie and Lemmy […]

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Musicians

David Bowie Celebrated at Lethal Amounts in Downtown LA

January 17, 2016 News Comments Off on David Bowie Celebrated at Lethal Amounts in Downtown LA
Pat Todd and The Rankoutsiders - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
Gigs and Photos

Pat Todd, Lights Out Levine, Rock Out at Hot Venue Maui Sugar Mill

January 15, 2016 News Comments Off on Pat Todd, Lights Out Levine, Rock Out at Hot Venue Maui Sugar Mill

By DONNA BALANCIA – The Maui Sugar Mill was rockin with the likes of Double E, Johnny Travis Jr., Lights Out Levine and headliner Pat Todd and the Rank Outsiders. Double E and The Great […]

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Musicians

David Bowie’s New Release ‘Blackstar’ Covers His Own Death, Fans Grieve

January 11, 2016 News Comments Off on David Bowie’s New Release ‘Blackstar’ Covers His Own Death, Fans Grieve

Grief And Shock Around the World By DONNA BALANCIA How long had David Bowie been suffering under the cloak of silence regarding his cancer diagnosis? We know he had been making music until his final […]

Awards

Don Was To Be Honored with 2016 Les Paul Award at NAMM Show TEC Awards

January 6, 2016 News Comments Off on Don Was To Be Honored with 2016 Les Paul Award at NAMM Show TEC Awards

By DONNA BALANCIA – Record producer and music industry executive Don Was will receive the 2016 Les Paul Award at the 31st annual Technical Excellence and Creativity Awards on Jan. 23 during the 2016 NAMM […]

Photo by Donna Balancia
Gigs and Photos

Holiday Parties Bring the Love Across Los Angeles, Some of the Biggies in Biz Share a Laugh and a Tune

January 6, 2016 News Comments Off on Holiday Parties Bring the Love Across Los Angeles, Some of the Biggies in Biz Share a Laugh and a Tune

By DONNA BALANCIA – Holiday parties attracted all kinds of musicians with a range of industry people making the LA scene. Charity functions and private parties raised funds and toys for children.  The band, HUDSON, […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

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    July 26, 2016 Comments Off on HAMMONS: The Fixx and The Psychedelic Furs Touring and Bringing Back That 1980s Feeling
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  • Mavis Staples Photo © Donna Balancia
    Mavis Staples is Awarded The Woody Guthrie Prize at LA’s GRAMMY Museum
    August 13, 2015 Comments Off on Mavis Staples is Awarded The Woody Guthrie Prize at LA’s GRAMMY Museum

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Reviews

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  • Anne Richmond Boston Covers Many Miles to Finally Bring ‘I Should Be Happy’ to Fans
    February 22, 2026 Comments Off on Anne Richmond Boston Covers Many Miles to Finally Bring ‘I Should Be Happy’ to Fans
  • Facebook Superstar is the lead single off 'Hall of Frames by Vince Conrad - Courtesy image for US Rocker
    Vince Conrad’s Stellar Album ‘Hall of Frames’ Takes on ‘New Society’ with Humor and Depth
    February 19, 2026 Comments Off on Vince Conrad’s Stellar Album ‘Hall of Frames’ Takes on ‘New Society’ with Humor and Depth

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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
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    April 28, 2023 Comments Off on Inspirational Smitty The Creator Rises from the Streets of Little Haiti to Global Fame
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    March 12, 2023 Comments Off on Lord Sonny The Unifier Makes Truth Creative with ‘America’s Newest Hitmaker’
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    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®

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    RIP: Robbie Robertson, Songwriter Who ‘Drove Old Dixie Down,’ Passes Away at 80
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  • The Ocean Blue - Darin Back image
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  • Sparks - Photos by LUIS MORENO
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    July 4, 2023 Comments Off on Star Party, The Binges and Ames Flames Draw Crowds to the Redwood for Donny Popejoy + Pope Tribute

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Vintage Interviews

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  • The ‘Velvet’ Reunion: Prima Donna Band and The Sold And Bones Tonight at The Maui Sugar Mill Saloon
    May 14, 2016 Comments Off on The ‘Velvet’ Reunion: Prima Donna Band and The Sold And Bones Tonight at The Maui Sugar Mill Saloon
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    April 25, 2017 Comments Off on Kansas Won’t Let Frontman Write The Set List: ‘There Are Too Many Big Hits’




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