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Month: July 2016

Black Waat3r at the Viper Room by Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Black Waat3r Breaks Down The Sound ‘Barriers’ At The Viper Room for Night of Soul Satisfaction

July 31, 2016 News Comments Off on Black Waat3r Breaks Down The Sound ‘Barriers’ At The Viper Room for Night of Soul Satisfaction

Innovative Crossover Performances Inspire at Viper Room By DONNA BALANCIA Black Waat3r headlined an innovative bill of bands at the Viper Room that broke down sound “barriers.” Ace performers Black Waat3r, Emi Secrest, Tomi Townsend, […]

Soul Asylum California Rocker Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Dave Pirner and Soul Asylum Celebrate Their ‘Change of Fortune’ at The Whisky A Go Go

July 29, 2016 News Comments Off on Dave Pirner and Soul Asylum Celebrate Their ‘Change of Fortune’ at The Whisky A Go Go

Soul Asylum Opener Wild Roses Also Impresses By DONNA BALANCIA Dave Pirner and Soul Asylum gave an electrifying performance at the Whisky A Go Go promoting the album Change of Fortune. The show proved that Pirner […]

Se7en Reasons Why - Photo © 2016 Donna Balanci
Live Reviews

Cruefest Hollywood: Metal Artists With Hearts of Gold Come to Whisky A Go Go and Play for Charity

July 27, 2016 News Comments Off on Cruefest Hollywood: Metal Artists With Hearts of Gold Come to Whisky A Go Go and Play for Charity

By DONNA BALANCIA – The 15th Annual Cruefest Hollywood will be held this Saturday at the Whisky A Go-Go and while it’s a fun concert event, it’s purpose is serious: To help fight cancer. “Cruefest […]

Live Reviews

HAMMONS: The Fixx and The Psychedelic Furs Touring and Bringing Back That 1980s Feeling

July 26, 2016 News Comments Off on HAMMONS: The Fixx and The Psychedelic Furs Touring and Bringing Back That 1980s Feeling

By CRAIG HAMMONS We all got into our time machine at the Pacific Amphitheatre on a cool summer evening and went back to the 1980s.  A time when the songs of the Psychedelic Furs, The […]

Revolushn has a new album out, called The Freshman
Musicians

‘The Freshman,’ A Bizarre, Martian-Themed Album by the 12-Member Band Revolushn, Worth A Probe

July 17, 2016 News Comments Off on ‘The Freshman,’ A Bizarre, Martian-Themed Album by the 12-Member Band Revolushn, Worth A Probe

By DONNA BALANCIA – Revolushn doesn’t need to have permanent band members — because like on Mars, everything is transient.  And that includes the music. Led by a couple of guys with some weirdo nicknames […]

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Live Reviews

Empire of the Sun Heat up Pacific Amphitheatre, Frontman Steele Smashes His Guitar to Bits

July 17, 2016 News Comments Off on Empire of the Sun Heat up Pacific Amphitheatre, Frontman Steele Smashes His Guitar to Bits

By CRAIG HAMMONS – To truly enjoy Empire of the Sun you have to see the live show and that is what 7,000 of us colorful fans did this perfect summer evening. At 9:15 the […]

Jim Peterik writes We All Bleed Red for Orlando victims
Musicians

‘We All Bleed Red’ by Jim Peterik Takes a New Approach to Honor Those Who Need it Most

July 16, 2016 News Comments Off on ‘We All Bleed Red’ by Jim Peterik Takes a New Approach to Honor Those Who Need it Most

By DONNA BALANCIA – Jim Peterik is not only one of the most prolific songwriters of our era, but he he has given a new voice to those who can’t speak. Peterik was so impacted […]

The Phantoms
Live Reviews

The Phantoms Release New Album, Perform at The Black Cat in San Diego Tomorrow Night

July 15, 2016 News Comments Off on The Phantoms Release New Album, Perform at The Black Cat in San Diego Tomorrow Night

Phantom Rock By DONNA BALANCIA The Phantoms have a punk pedigree with a rock n roll heart. With frontman and songwriter Victor Penalosa, guitarist Xavier Anaya, Chris Iandolo on bass and Ed Masi on drums, […]

Rainbow Bar and Grill Instagram announcement of Lemmy Statue unveiling Aug. 24
News

Lemmy Statue to Be Unveiled at Rainbow Bar and Grill Public Celebration on August 24

July 15, 2016 News Comments Off on Lemmy Statue to Be Unveiled at Rainbow Bar and Grill Public Celebration on August 24

By DONNA BALANCIA The much anticipated memorial statue of rocker Lemmy, the Motorhead frontman, will be unveiled at the Rainbow Bar and Grill next month, it was announced. The Rainbow made the announcement on its […]

Brian Wilson and band at Hollywood Bowl - Photo by Craig Hammons
Gigs and Photos

Brian Wilson at the Hollywood Bowl: ‘Pet Sounds’ Still Rings True 50 Years After Release

July 14, 2016 News Comments Off on Brian Wilson at the Hollywood Bowl: ‘Pet Sounds’ Still Rings True 50 Years After Release

‘Good Vibrations’ By CRAIG HAMMONS Good vibrations were in the air at the Hollywood Bowl on a cool summer night. Brian Wilson along with his ‘boys,’ Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin, with a 12-piece band […]

Ted Nugent performs at Saban Theatre during Sonic Baptizm Tour - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

Ted Nugent Feels the California Love During His Nationwide ‘Sonic Baptizm’ Tour 2016

July 11, 2016 News 2

Like His Politics or Not, Nugent’s Music Hits the Mark By DONNA BALANCIA Ted Nugent had audiences applauding wildly and jumping for joy during the Southern California swing of his Sonic Baptizm Tour.  Now it’s […]

Burning Spear - Photo courtesy Marco Swk
Live Reviews

Hollywood Bowl Fans Feel Irie as The Great Burning Spear Makes His Final California Appearance

July 7, 2016 News Comments Off on Hollywood Bowl Fans Feel Irie as The Great Burning Spear Makes His Final California Appearance

By CRAIG HAMMONS Jah cool wind blew peace and harmony over the Hollywood Bowl a beautiful summer evening last week as the sounds of reggae music would soon be soothing our souls.  Everyone was feeling […]

Reviews

Glamorous Rocker Crown Jwlz Releases New Album, ‘California King,’ Fights for the Rights of Women

July 5, 2016 News Comments Off on Glamorous Rocker Crown Jwlz Releases New Album, ‘California King,’ Fights for the Rights of Women

Crown Jwlz Brings a Cool New Twist to Rock N Roll By ROSIE CHAVEZ Crown Jwlz is theatrical, glamorous and she considers herself a warrior for women and musicians. She recently released her debut EP […]

The English Beat Photo by Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

English Beat Tour the U.S., Europe, to Promote New Album Featuring Ranking Roger, Called ‘Bounce’

July 2, 2016 News Comments Off on English Beat Tour the U.S., Europe, to Promote New Album Featuring Ranking Roger, Called ‘Bounce’

The English Beat to Release First Studio Album in 30 Years By DONNA BALANCIA – The English Beat gives the fans their money’s worth, as Dave Wakeling and the boys play their 30-something years’ worth […]

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