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Review: The Lumineers Light Up Santa Barbara Bowl With Their Elegant Style

May 31, 2016 News Comments Off on Review: The Lumineers Light Up Santa Barbara Bowl With Their Elegant Style

By ABE NOORZAY On a cool Saturday night, during a much-needed three-day weekend, The Lumineers lit up the entire city of Santa Barbara. The band that had been at No. 1 on the Billboard charts […]

The Cure - Photo By Craig Hammons
Live Reviews

The Cure: The ‘Band of Enduring Honesty’ Plays The Hollywood Bowl

May 25, 2016 News Comments Off on The Cure: The ‘Band of Enduring Honesty’ Plays The Hollywood Bowl

Robert Smith, The Cure, Captivate at Hollywood Bowl By CRAIG HAMMONS The sun was setting over the Hollywood Hills and the blood red moon was beginning to rise. On this night it was very appropropriate […]

Causes

Second Annual Ride For Ronnie Draws ‘United Nations’ of Bike Enthusiasts, Sons of Anarchy Stars

May 23, 2016 News Comments Off on Second Annual Ride For Ronnie Draws ‘United Nations’ of Bike Enthusiasts, Sons of Anarchy Stars

Emilio Rivera Joins Ride to Support Cancer Research Photos © 2016 JESSE SILVA; Story by JOHN DALY The second annual motorcycle ride and concert to benefit cancer research, Ride For Ronnie, drew devoted friends and […]

BORNS - Photo © Donna Balancia
Coachella

EXCLUSIVE: BORNS Performance Electrifies GRAMMY Showcase Crowd

May 19, 2016 News Comments Off on EXCLUSIVE: BORNS Performance Electrifies GRAMMY Showcase Crowd

Alexander Jeans, Blondfire, BORNS and Kirby Maurier Impress By DONNA BALANCIA – BORNS was the surprise headliner at the third annual Grammy Showcase at the Fonda Theatre Tuesday night. Alexander Jean, Blondfire and Kirby Maurier […]

Robbie Grey of Modern English at the Echoplex - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
Gigs and Photos

Modern English: All These Years Later, Legendary New Wave Band Does More Than ‘Melt With You’

May 18, 2016 News Comments Off on Modern English: All These Years Later, Legendary New Wave Band Does More Than ‘Melt With You’

Robbie Grey: ‘I’ll Melt With You’ is ‘The Song That Pays The Bills’ By DONNA BALANCIA LOS ANGELES – Modern English may look a little different than back in 1981, but the music is better […]

Musicians

The ‘Velvet’ Reunion: Prima Donna Band and The Sold And Bones Tonight at The Maui Sugar Mill Saloon

May 14, 2016 News Comments Off on The ‘Velvet’ Reunion: Prima Donna Band and The Sold And Bones Tonight at The Maui Sugar Mill Saloon

With a Film, A Single, Family and Friends It’s Full Speed Ahead for Billy Bones By DONNA BALANCIA – The Sold And Bones is a good-time punk band, with Billy Bones having a career that […]

Jackson Brown by Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

Jackson Browne Goes ‘On The Boulevard’ To Give Free Concert for 650 People in Hollywood – With Video

May 12, 2016 News Comments Off on Jackson Browne Goes ‘On The Boulevard’ To Give Free Concert for 650 People in Hollywood – With Video

New Soundcheck Live Show Gets Star Power By DONNA BALANCIA – Jackson Browne put on a free concert to those lucky enough to get into Lucky Strike Live in Hollywood Wednesday night. Browne graced the […]

George Lynch and Angelo Moore of Project NFidelikah photo by Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

Angelo Moore and His Band Project N-Fidelikah Get Wiggy With It at Release Party in Hollywood

May 7, 2016 News Comments Off on Angelo Moore and His Band Project N-Fidelikah Get Wiggy With It at Release Party in Hollywood

‘Supergroup’ of Talents From Fishbone and Lynch Mob Takes its Act on the Road By DONNA BALANCIA HOLLYWOOD – Angelo Moore is not known for having a head of hair but he ‘got wiggy with […]

Teri Le Butcherettes Photo by Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

Kim And The Created, Le Butcherettes, Bring Woman Power to Echoplex for Record Release Party

May 3, 2016 News Comments Off on Kim And The Created, Le Butcherettes, Bring Woman Power to Echoplex for Record Release Party

Kim, Butcherettes, Hit ‘Ceiling’ in Wild Show By DONNA BALANCIA Rock ‘N’ Roll may have been a man’s game, but women are taking over, showing they can do anything a man can do and do […]

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Live Reviews

Review: Silversun Pickups, Joywave Make The Majestic Ventura an Early Stop on U.S. Tour

May 1, 2016 News Comments Off on Review: Silversun Pickups, Joywave Make The Majestic Ventura an Early Stop on U.S. Tour

By ABE NOORZAY VENTURA – The Majestic Ventura had a double­header that any alternative fan would go nuts for. Joywave and Silversun Pickups played their second show of a six­-week tour together across the U.S. […]

Iggy at the Greek photo by Donna Balancia
Gigs and Photos

Iggy Pop at The Greek: Not a Tragedy He Took An Uncompromising Road

May 1, 2016 News 1

By DONNA BALANCIA Photos by HEATHER HARRIS LOS ANGELES – Iggy Pop wrapped the U.S. segment of his Post Pop Depression tour at The Greek Theatre with a few more fans than he had — […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

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    Empire of the Sun Heat up Pacific Amphitheatre, Frontman Steele Smashes His Guitar to Bits
    July 17, 2016 Comments Off on Empire of the Sun Heat up Pacific Amphitheatre, Frontman Steele Smashes His Guitar to Bits
  • Sara Ontaneda Brings Her Remarkable Voice and Magical Music to The Mint, Musician is ‘Grateful’ for Gift
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  • Bad Boy Eddy - Photo by Donna Balancia
    Cruefest Hollywood 2016: Rockers Give Back and Give Fans a Great Show at Whisky on LA’s Sunset Strip
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  • Will Toledo of Car Seat Headrest - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
    EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Car Seat Headrest Covers Devo’s ‘Uncontrollable Urge’
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    RIP: Robbie Robertson, Songwriter Who ‘Drove Old Dixie Down,’ Passes Away at 80
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    Bob Ezrin Tells NAMM Attendees to be Precise on Music Terminology
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