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Year: 2016

Photo courtesy of Mike Comfort
Live Reviews

Mike Comfort Offers Compilation Album, ‘Pretty Sweet Stuff’ to Fans Beyond Northern California

August 14, 2016 News Comments Off on Mike Comfort Offers Compilation Album, ‘Pretty Sweet Stuff’ to Fans Beyond Northern California

By JOHN DALY – It’s no surprise Mike Comfort and his band were voted “Best Band in Sacramento,” by the Sacramento Bee and “Best Band in Northern California” by 107FM The Point Chico. Comfort’s voice […]

Gerald Albright and Jonathan Butler kick off Long Beach Jazz Festival - Photo by Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

Jonathan Butler and Gerald Albright Kick off the 29th annual Long Beach Jazz Festival in Grand Style

August 13, 2016 News Comments Off on Jonathan Butler and Gerald Albright Kick off the 29th annual Long Beach Jazz Festival in Grand Style

LONG BEACH – Legendary musicians Gerald Albright and Jonathan Butler launched the 29th annual Long Beach Jazz Festival at Rainbow Lagoon Park in Long Beach Friday night. The Long Beach Jazz Festival runs all day […]

Lance Lopez - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Lance Lopez and All-Star Friends Rock Monday Night Blues at the Valley’s Hot Spot, Maui Sugar Mill

August 9, 2016 News Comments Off on Lance Lopez and All-Star Friends Rock Monday Night Blues at the Valley’s Hot Spot, Maui Sugar Mill

By DONNA BALANCIA – Lance Lopez has more in common with late friend Johnny Winter than a love for the blues. Like the great Johnny Winter, Lance gives it his all while jamming with pals. […]

Michael Franti by Craig Hammons California Rocker
Live Reviews

Michael Franti and Spearhead’s ‘Soulrocker’ Tour Brings Love to the Pacific Amphitheatre

August 9, 2016 News Comments Off on Michael Franti and Spearhead’s ‘Soulrocker’ Tour Brings Love to the Pacific Amphitheatre

By CRAIG HAMMONS – SOULROCKER (Sol-rahk-er) – One who lives from the heart, with compassion for all, and possesses a tenacious enthusiasm for music, life and the planet. Once Michael Franti and his band Spearhead stepped […]

Bad Boy Eddy - Photo by Donna Balancia
Gigs and Photos

Cruefest Hollywood 2016: Rockers Give Back and Give Fans a Great Show at Whisky on LA’s Sunset Strip

August 7, 2016 News 1

By DONNA BALANCIA – A range of rockers take part in this charity every year and 2016 was no different. Featuring bands from all over the world, Cruefest Hollywood rocks. Bands on hand were Mick […]

Nolan, Bruce and Carlos by Donna Balancia
Musicians

Echo Box: An Innovative Concept That Brings Together Fans and Bands For New Music

August 5, 2016 News Comments Off on Echo Box: An Innovative Concept That Brings Together Fans and Bands For New Music

Echo Box Music Hosts Glam Skanks “Glitter City” Show By DONNA BALANCIA – Nolan Jamora and Bruce Witkin have some big ideas to help young bands get exposure. They’re the duo behind Echo Box Music. […]

Francesco Cameli at Sphere Studios
Technology

Cameli And Sphere Studios Work With Musicians to Hit The Right Notes

August 1, 2016 News Comments Off on Cameli And Sphere Studios Work With Musicians to Hit The Right Notes

The Search for ‘Elusive Tones’ Brought Sphere Here By DONNA BALANCIA – Francesco Cameli wanted a change. So he created it. Francesco is the founder of Sphere Studios, which has been up and running for six […]

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 […]

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 […]

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