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Mario Cuomo of The Orwells - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

The Orwells, The Walters and No Parents Take No Prisoners in Physical Sets at The Regent Theater LA

March 31, 2017 News Comments Off on The Orwells, The Walters and No Parents Take No Prisoners in Physical Sets at The Regent Theater LA

Three Strong Bands Prove Punk Still has Legs By DONNA BALANCIA When The Orwells play a show, it’s more like a PE party. Friends, fans and strong opening bands are the name of the game […]

Rod Stewart gets wild a Caesar's Palace - Photo by Craig Hammons for California Rocker
concerts

Hammons Review: Sir Rod Stewart Makes A Knight To Remember in Knockout Caesars Palace Performance

March 29, 2017 News Comments Off on Hammons Review: Sir Rod Stewart Makes A Knight To Remember in Knockout Caesars Palace Performance

By CRAIG HAMMONS The curtain was drawn and anticipation was running high.  At 7:30 P.M. sharp the theme to The Magnificent Seven came roaring out of the public address system.  The curtains then opened to […]

Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
Coachella

Rolling Blackouts CF Puts on a Colorful Show with Moaning Band at The Echo

March 27, 2017 News Comments Off on Rolling Blackouts CF Puts on a Colorful Show with Moaning Band at The Echo

By DONNA BALANCIA Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever is re-importing new wave music to the U.S. much to the fans’ delight. Call the Aussies’ music “new wave,” “power pop,” “alternative,” or whatever you may, Rolling Blackouts […]

Susan and Lina Never Mind The Rules in life - Photo courtesy Lina Lecaro for CaliforniaRocker.com
Musicians

‘Never Mind The Rules’ a Perfect Guide to Dating by Susan Hyatt and Lina Lecaro

March 20, 2017 News Comments Off on ‘Never Mind The Rules’ a Perfect Guide to Dating by Susan Hyatt and Lina Lecaro

By DONNA BALANCIA LOS ANGELES – Susan Hyatt and Lina Lecaro have published a great book, Never Mind The Rules, that can help save your social life, especially if your world revolves around music or an […]

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By DONNA BALANCIA

Meat Puppets Rip Through Favorites as Show at The Echo With FdMdxFd Becomes a Family Affair

March 17, 2017 News Comments Off on Meat Puppets Rip Through Favorites as Show at The Echo With FdMdxFd Becomes a Family Affair

By DONNA BALANCIA The Meat Puppets won over the crowd of the faithful Wednesday night as they took the stage and held a packed house at the Echo entranced. They didn’t miss a beat and […]

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By DONNA BALANCIA

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Chip Kinman and Ford Madox Ford Debut the New Vid for Bluesy Tune ‘Expect It’

March 13, 2017 News 1

By DONNA BALANCIA Check out the exclusive video from Chip Kinman and Ford Madox Ford, called “Expect It.”  The video makes its debut right here on CaliforniaRocker.com. A Cool Video Kinman, the well-known wild SoCal […]

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Musicians

VIDEO: Iggy Pop Classic, ‘The Idiot’ Celebrates 40th Anniversary, And Here’s How It All Came About

March 10, 2017 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Iggy Pop Classic, ‘The Idiot’ Celebrates 40th Anniversary, And Here’s How It All Came About

Photo By PAUL MCALPINE, Story By JOHN DALY In honor of the 40th anniversary of The Idiot, the famous collaboration between Iggy Pop and David Bowie, here is a video that tells the story of […]

Bash and Pop at The Troubadour - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
concerts

Tommy Stinson and Bash and Pop Promote ‘Anything Could Happen’ With Packed Show at The Troubadour

March 8, 2017 News Comments Off on Tommy Stinson and Bash and Pop Promote ‘Anything Could Happen’ With Packed Show at The Troubadour

The Yawpers Open for Bash and Pop By DONNA BALANCIA Tommy Stinson and his band Bash and Pop are sittin’ on top of the world. They wear high-class suits, play gigs at places like The […]

Cranky George - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
Musicians

Cranky George and Matt Pond PA Draw Crowds to Mimosa Sunday at Federal Bar in North Hollywood

March 6, 2017 News Comments Off on Cranky George and Matt Pond PA Draw Crowds to Mimosa Sunday at Federal Bar in North Hollywood

Dermot Mulroney and his Brother Team With Pogues Founder By DONNA BALANCIA Dermot Mulroney’s band, Cranky George, headlined the latest installment of Mimosa Music Sundays at the Federal Bar in North Hollywood. What started out […]

John Kay of Steppenwolf approaches 50 years in music - Photo © 2017 Heather Harris
East Coast Rocker®

Prolific John Kay of Steppenwolf Approaches 50 Years of Rock Music

March 5, 2017 News Comments Off on Prolific John Kay of Steppenwolf Approaches 50 Years of Rock Music

Musicians Can Take a Lesson From this Classic Rocker Photos By HEATHER HARRIS, Review By DONNA BALANCIA John Kay and his band Steppenwolf take a step back in time during each performance. The famous rocker […]

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Musicians

Metallica and Lady Gaga Get it Right at the Dress Rehearsal for 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards

March 3, 2017 News Comments Off on Metallica and Lady Gaga Get it Right at the Dress Rehearsal for 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards

Check out Metallica and Lady Gaga in dress rehearsal for the 59th annual GRAMMY Awards as released on Lady Gaga’s YouTube channel:  

Classic US Rocker Reviews

  • Jesse Snider leaps off the speaker to Eddie Ojeda - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
    Linda Perry, Nuno Bettencourt Hit the Stage at Lucky Strike’s Jam Session 1-Year Anniversary
    January 21, 2016 Comments Off on Linda Perry, Nuno Bettencourt Hit the Stage at Lucky Strike’s Jam Session 1-Year Anniversary
  • The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band at St Rocke - Photo by Luis Moreno
    The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band Creates New Blues Sound with Antique Style
    October 22, 2019 Comments Off on The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band Creates New Blues Sound with Antique Style
  • The Honest Thieves and others play 5 Star Bar for first annual Psyche Fest
    Honest Thieves, Them Guns, Rock DTLA’s 5 Star Bar
    September 24, 2014 Comments Off on Honest Thieves, Them Guns, Rock DTLA’s 5 Star Bar
  • Spike of Quireboys - All photos by Craig Hammons
    Review: The Quireboys with The Raskins Tear Down House of Blues in Anaheim  
    February 23, 2020 Comments Off on Review: The Quireboys with The Raskins Tear Down House of Blues in Anaheim  
  • Neil Young, Willie Nelson and Family, Jewel and Paul Simon Perform Great Livestream Version of Annual Luck Reunion
    March 19, 2020 Comments Off on Neil Young, Willie Nelson and Family, Jewel and Paul Simon Perform Great Livestream Version of Annual Luck Reunion

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    Chameleons Wrap ‘Arctic Moon’ Tour and Deliver Driving Tracks to Longtime Fans
    October 14, 2025 Comments Off on Chameleons Wrap ‘Arctic Moon’ Tour and Deliver Driving Tracks to Longtime Fans
  • New York Band, Laveda, Tours the US with Third Studio Album ‘Love, Darla’
    October 6, 2025 Comments Off on New York Band, Laveda, Tours the US with Third Studio Album ‘Love, Darla’

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East Coast Rocker

  • The Amish Outlaws rock the crowds - Photo by Donna Balancia
    The Amish Outlaws Kick Off the Summer in Rowdy Style at Dewey Beach
    May 30, 2023 Comments Off on The Amish Outlaws Kick Off the Summer in Rowdy Style at Dewey Beach
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    April 28, 2023 Comments Off on Inspirational Smitty The Creator Rises from the Streets of Little Haiti to Global Fame
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    March 12, 2023 Comments Off on Lord Sonny The Unifier Makes Truth Creative with ‘America’s Newest Hitmaker’
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    July 21, 2022 Comments Off on Robert Plant and Alison Krauss ‘Raising The Roof’ Tour Heads West

California Rocker®

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    RIP: Robbie Robertson, Songwriter Who ‘Drove Old Dixie Down,’ Passes Away at 80
    August 10, 2023 Comments Off on RIP: Robbie Robertson, Songwriter Who ‘Drove Old Dixie Down,’ Passes Away at 80
  • The Ocean Blue - Darin Back image
    Release: The Ocean Blue Opens ‘Davy Jones’ Locker’ Again, Drops New Video + Track
    August 7, 2023 Comments Off on Release: The Ocean Blue Opens ‘Davy Jones’ Locker’ Again, Drops New Video + Track
  • Releases: Brian Setzer, Nils Lofgren Albums Lead the New Music of the Week
    July 21, 2023 Comments Off on Releases: Brian Setzer, Nils Lofgren Albums Lead the New Music of the Week
  • Sparks - Photos by LUIS MORENO
    Review + Photos: Sparks and They Might Be Giants Light it Up at The Hollywood Bowl
    July 19, 2023 Comments Off on Review + Photos: Sparks and They Might Be Giants Light it Up at The Hollywood Bowl
  • Star Party, The Binges and Ames Flames Draw Crowds to the Redwood for Donny Popejoy + Pope Tribute
    July 4, 2023 Comments Off on Star Party, The Binges and Ames Flames Draw Crowds to the Redwood for Donny Popejoy + Pope Tribute

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    Live Aid Concerts Get 40th Commemoration on Radio Station WXPN
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    Iggy Pop Shows No Signs of Shutdown with Tour Finale at The Anthem in Washington, D.C.
    October 2, 2025 Comments Off on Iggy Pop Shows No Signs of Shutdown with Tour Finale at The Anthem in Washington, D.C.
  • Exclusive Interview: Rick Derringer Talks Remarkable Career as he Plays Through the Work
    May 28, 2017 Comments Off on Exclusive Interview: Rick Derringer Talks Remarkable Career as he Plays Through the Work
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    March 25, 2025 Comments Off on Philadelphia Folk Fest 2025 Previews with Larry Ahearn, Lili Añel, Cloudbelly, Max Davey




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