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Month: March 2016

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EXCLUSIVE: Rainbow Bar and Grill Beloved Head Chef, Miguel Murillo, Dies

March 30, 2016 News Comments Off on EXCLUSIVE: Rainbow Bar and Grill Beloved Head Chef, Miguel Murillo, Dies

By DONNA BALANCIA – Miguel Murillo, the head chef at the Rainbow Bar and Grill on the Sunset Strip passed away late Tuesday night from unknown causes. “He was more than beloved, he was like […]

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Live Reviews

Sad Lovers and Giants Make Fans Happy in First-Ever, and ‘Last-Ever’ U.S. Tour

March 29, 2016 News Comments Off on Sad Lovers and Giants Make Fans Happy in First-Ever, and ‘Last-Ever’ U.S. Tour

By DONNA BALANCIA – Sad Lovers and Giants performed the last show of its first-ever U.S. tour at the Echoplex and the fans of this 1980s new wave-style band couldn’t have been happier. Fans ‘Waiting […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

EXCLUSIVE: Reluctant Apostles With Katey Sagal Play Molly Malone’s

March 24, 2016 News Comments Off on EXCLUSIVE: Reluctant Apostles With Katey Sagal Play Molly Malone’s

New Band By Bob Thiele and Pals Gets Attention By DONNA BALANCIA – Living in Los Angeles the quality of cover bands is out of this world. A great example of that is the latest […]

The Two Tens by Donna Balancia for CaliforniaRocker.com
Musicians

REVIEW: The Two Tens Poke Fun at Life with New Album, ‘Volume’

March 20, 2016 News Comments Off on REVIEW: The Two Tens Poke Fun at Life with New Album, ‘Volume’

‘Volume’ by The Two Tens Ranks With Some of the Best By DONNA BALANCIA – The Two Tens are just like anyone else.  Their new album Volume reflects the feelings of frustration, disappointment, success and […]

Jeff White at the helm of KRML - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
News

KRML of Carmel, California – Trailblazer for Independent Commercial Radio Stations

March 19, 2016 News Comments Off on KRML of Carmel, California – Trailblazer for Independent Commercial Radio Stations

Young Program Director Gives Station New Life   By DONNA BALANCIA CARMEL, Calif. — KRML is a good example of what a radio station can be. Program Director Jeff White puts together a nice mix […]

FILM AND TV

Stewart Copeland Drums New Life Into 1925 ‘Ben-Hur’ Flick with Orchestra

March 17, 2016 News Comments Off on Stewart Copeland Drums New Life Into 1925 ‘Ben-Hur’ Flick with Orchestra

Ex-Police Drummer Pulls Off Herculian Task with Live Performance at Valley Performing Arts Center By DONNA BALANCIA – Stewart Copeland doesn’t shy away from a big project. Copeland, known to most as the drummer from the […]

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Live Reviews

California Rocker Names Top Shows of the Quarter: Pandoras, Marley, Hearts

March 16, 2016 News Comments Off on California Rocker Names Top Shows of the Quarter: Pandoras, Marley, Hearts

Veterans and Young Performers Whose Recent Shows Brought Out The Best By DONNA BALANCIA – There’s so much to do in Los Angeles – let alone the state of California –  no one person can […]

The Delta Riggs - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

The Delta Riggs Rock The Viper Room; Band From Down Under Is Out on Top

March 4, 2016 News Comments Off on The Delta Riggs Rock The Viper Room; Band From Down Under Is Out on Top

Aussie Faves Impress Packed House on Strip By DONNA BALANCIA – The Delta Riggs put on a rockin’ showcase at The Viper Room before a thick crowd of die-hard devotees and American fans blown away […]

L.A. Witch - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
Musicians

L.A. Witch To Take Their Retro ’60s Sound Across the West With New Tour

March 3, 2016 News Comments Off on L.A. Witch To Take Their Retro ’60s Sound Across the West With New Tour

By DONNA BALANCIA – L.A. Witch is taking their magic on the road. Front gal Sade Sanchez, bassist Irita Pai, and drummer Ellie English of L.A. Witch are three Angelenos who have some miles behind […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

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    February 23, 2016 Comments Off on Symbol Six Leads California-Arizona Punk Rock Pact for Great Music, Collaboration
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California Rocker®

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    RIP: Robbie Robertson, Songwriter Who ‘Drove Old Dixie Down,’ Passes Away at 80
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  • Sparks - Photos by LUIS MORENO
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