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Month: June 2016

Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum at the Whisky A Go Go - Photo by Donna Balancia for California Rocker
interviews

The California Rocker Interview: Soul Asylum Founder Dave Pirner Talks ‘Change of Fortune’

June 29, 2016 News Comments Off on The California Rocker Interview: Soul Asylum Founder Dave Pirner Talks ‘Change of Fortune’

New Orleans Resident Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum Rolls to Whisky A-Go-Go July 21 By DONNA BALANCIA – Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum has put a lot of time into the new album, Change of […]

Musicians

EXCLUSIVE: On Tour With The Hollywood Vampires: Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp and Joe Perry on a Mission

June 28, 2016 News 1

The Hollywood Vampires Bring Rock ‘N’ Roll to the World PHOTOS AND STORY By SUZANNE ALLISON HOLLYWOOD – Touring with The Hollywood Vampires — those legendary rockers Alice Cooper, Joe Perry and their pal Johnny […]

Halo Circus record release party at Sphere Studios - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
News

Allison Iraheta and Halo Circus Drop Album ‘Bunny’ With Rockin Release Party at Sphere Studios in LA

June 25, 2016 News Comments Off on Allison Iraheta and Halo Circus Drop Album ‘Bunny’ With Rockin Release Party at Sphere Studios in LA

By DONNA BALANCIA – Allison Iraheta and Halo Circus are going strong. Halo Circus has a great new album ‘Bunny’ and as front woman Iraheta has proven she has pushed far beyond her American Idol fame […]

Musicians

L.A. Story Scores on America’s Got Talent, But Check Out Other California Tryouts

June 22, 2016 News Comments Off on L.A. Story Scores on America’s Got Talent, But Check Out Other California Tryouts

By DONNA BALANCIA While a local rock band made it to network TV on America’s Got Talent, there were other cool California acts who national viewers may have missed. The band L.A. Story, founded by […]

Streetwalkin Cheetahs © 2016 Donna Balancia for CaliforniaRocker.com
Gigs and Photos

Cherie Currie, Streetwalkin’ Cheetahs and GayC-DC to Play a Benefit Concert at Viper Room Tonight

June 22, 2016 News Comments Off on Cherie Currie, Streetwalkin’ Cheetahs and GayC-DC to Play a Benefit Concert at Viper Room Tonight

By DONNA BALANCIA – Cherie Currie, the lead singer from The Runaways, will headline a benefit for the victims of the Orlando shooting at the Viper Room tonight. All proceeds from the event, called Highway […]

Chip Kinman and Ford Madox Ford release a new single, "Expect It" - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
Reviews

Punk Rock Legend Chip Kinman and his New Band, Ford Madox Ford, Release Single, Announce Tour

June 9, 2016 News Comments Off on Punk Rock Legend Chip Kinman and his New Band, Ford Madox Ford, Release Single, Announce Tour

Guys Behind Rank and File Create ‘Blues-Punk’ With Ford Madox Ford By DONNA BALANCIA Chip Kinman, the power behind Rank and File and The Dils, is using his new band Ford Madox Ford to take […]

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Musicians

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: The Clash, PIL Founder Keith Levene Sets The Record Straight – WITH PHOTOS

June 9, 2016 News 1

Keith Levene Recalls Joe Strummer Was ‘Very Sincere, Very Generous’ Guy Interview © 2016 IVOR LEVENE, Photos © MELANIE SMITH I recently sat down for a long discussion of happenings past and present with the […]

Cedric kicks out the jams at Hollywood Palladium - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia for CaliforniaRocker.com
Live Reviews

At The Drive In and Le Butcherettes Bring Their Physical Performances to Hollywood Palladium

June 3, 2016 News 1

By DONNA BALANCIA – At The Drive In and Le Butcherettes made it two nights of wild entertainment, putting on their physical music at sold out shows at the Hollywood Palladium. ATDI frontman Cedric couldn’t help […]

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California Rocker®

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