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Year: 2017

The Coronas O'Reilly comes from a musical family - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Danny O’Reilly and The Coronas Show They’re In Clover With Irish Fans at The Echo

November 18, 2017 News Comments Off on Danny O’Reilly and The Coronas Show They’re In Clover With Irish Fans at The Echo

By DONNA BALANCIA If you wanted to meet a true Irish lass, Echo Park was the place to be last night.  That’s because The Coronas from Dublin, Ireland, played The Echo and it was like […]

FILM AND TV

Morrissey Biopic ‘England Is Mine’ Set for Release – Watch Trailer

November 14, 2017 News Comments Off on Morrissey Biopic ‘England Is Mine’ Set for Release – Watch Trailer

By JOHN DALY Morrissey is on a hot streak. He’s got a new album coming out, Low In High School, he just played the Hollywood Bowl and got a city proclamation, and he’s going to […]

Musicians

Charlie Parr Releases New Album, ‘Dog’

November 13, 2017 News Comments Off on Charlie Parr Releases New Album, ‘Dog’

By DONNA BALANCIA Charlie Parr, the Duluth, Minn.-based blues virtuoso will play the Resident in downtown Los Angeles on Dec. 5. He will be playing cuts from his new album, Dog, which was released through Red […]

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Cowboys In The Campfire Rustle Up Sold-Out Crowd for Wild Honey Foundation Backyard Show

November 13, 2017 News Comments Off on Cowboys In The Campfire Rustle Up Sold-Out Crowd for Wild Honey Foundation Backyard Show

By KATHY FLYNN The Wild Honey Foundation is known for it’s cool pop shows that benefit the Autism Think Tank.  They put on annual tribute shows at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, and the smaller, […]

By JOHN DALY

CALJAM18 is a Go with Foo Fighters Headlining Oct. 6

November 13, 2017 News Comments Off on CALJAM18 is a Go with Foo Fighters Headlining Oct. 6

By JOHN DALY Foo Fighters have confirmed that they will headline and curate CALJAM18 on Oct. 6 at the Glen Helen Regional Park and Festival Grounds in San Bernardino. The band was the headlining act […]

Warbly Jets to play the Holidayfest in Pasadena and The Wiltern on Nov. 14
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Warbly Jets, James Supercave, and Jessica Childress to Play Holidayfest in Pasadena

November 12, 2017 News Comments Off on Warbly Jets, James Supercave, and Jessica Childress to Play Holidayfest in Pasadena

By JOHN DALY Warbly Jets, James Supercave, and Jessica Childress will perform at Holidayfest in Pasadena on Dec. 2. This year’s festivities will be held at The Shops on Lake Ave. from noon to 5 p.m. In […]

Jinco has a new album called 'Breathe' - Photo courtesy of Jinco
Reviews

Hot Single ‘Haven’t Said’ by Jinco Debut: Listen Here

November 12, 2017 News Comments Off on Hot Single ‘Haven’t Said’ by Jinco Debut: Listen Here

By JOHN DALY The single, “Haven’t Said” is the latest single by Jinco, a multi-instrumental electro style song that blends rock and pop with interesting results. Singer Jake Herring delivers on this track that summons […]

Dead Boys 40th at The Viper Room - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

The Dead Boys Stoke Moshers at The Viper Room for 40th Anniversary

November 12, 2017 News Comments Off on The Dead Boys Stoke Moshers at The Viper Room for 40th Anniversary

Streetwalkin Cheetahs Warm Up with Angelo Moore By DONNA BALANCIA The Dead Boys celebrated the 40th anniversary of their landmark album, Young, Loud and Snotty, with a raucous party for the ages at The Viper Room […]

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AWOLNATION to Release Third Album, ‘Here Come The Runts,’ Announces Tour

November 7, 2017 News Comments Off on AWOLNATION to Release Third Album, ‘Here Come The Runts,’ Announces Tour

AWOLNATION Plays The Wiltern March 16 By JOHN DALY AWOLNATION will release its third studio album, Here Come The Runts, on Feb. 2, 2018. Here Come The Runts can be pre-ordered at awolnationmusic.com and fans […]

Neal Preston with Lynn Goldsmith and Randee St. Nicholas at Book Soup - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
Gigs and Photos

Photographer Neal Preston Celebrates New Book: ‘Exhilarated and Exhausted’ at Book Soup

November 6, 2017 News Comments Off on Photographer Neal Preston Celebrates New Book: ‘Exhilarated and Exhausted’ at Book Soup

By DONNA BALANCIA Rockers and rock photographers gathered to celebrate Neal Preston and the release of his new book, Exhilarated and Exhausted at Book Soup Friday night. Friends and fans gathered to meet and greet […]

Laena Geronimo of Feels - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

Feels, Mike Watt and the Secondmen, Support John and Exene of X in Pedro

November 6, 2017 News Comments Off on Feels, Mike Watt and the Secondmen, Support John and Exene of X in Pedro

Acclaimed Youngsters Alinea Open a Night at Brouwerij West By DONNA BALANCIA Nobody can say Exene Cervenka and John Doe haven’t done it their own way over the last 40 years.  From punk to rockabilly-country […]

Modest Mouse at Growlers 6 - Photo © Alison Camus
By DAN MACINTOSH

Guided By Voices, Dan Auerbach, Yeah Yeah Yeahs Make Eclectic Sounds at Growlers 6

November 1, 2017 News Comments Off on Guided By Voices, Dan Auerbach, Yeah Yeah Yeahs Make Eclectic Sounds at Growlers 6

By DAN MACINTOSH, Photos By ALYSON CAMUS With Los Angeles Waterfront in San Pedro as its oceanic backdrop, The Growlers band presented the two-night The Growlers 6, which succeeds the act’s annual Beach Goth festival. […]

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By DONNA BALANCIA

Where Were You on Halloween? Cool Costumes Rock Around The Instagram World

November 1, 2017 News Comments Off on Where Were You on Halloween? Cool Costumes Rock Around The Instagram World

Curated by DONNA BALANCIA Halloween is a special day for the California Crowd, even more so this year with The Dodgers giving a scare but ultimately winning on a wild night.  Into the wee hours […]

Punk

Exene Cervenka, John Doe, Mike Watt, Feels to Play in Pedro

October 30, 2017 News Comments Off on Exene Cervenka, John Doe, Mike Watt, Feels to Play in Pedro

By JOHN DALY EXENE CERVENKA: LIPSTICK SUNSET, an exhibit by the acclaimed vocalist for the band X, Exene Cervenka, will be on display at the Palos Verdes Art Center.  And Cervenka and John Doe of […]

Avenged Sevenfold - Photo by Matt Stasi for Loudwire
By DAN MACINTOSH

Metal Suffers No ‘Inferiority Complex’ at Loudwire Music Awards

October 30, 2017 News Comments Off on Metal Suffers No ‘Inferiority Complex’ at Loudwire Music Awards

By DAN MACINTOSH Moments during the Loudwire Music Awards, held downtown at the Novo Theater last week, gave the impression heavy metal suffers from an inferiority complex. If this were not so, why did host […]

The Interrupters leap into the fray - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

The Interrupters, SWMRS Energize Fonda Theatre with High Energy Show

October 29, 2017 News Comments Off on The Interrupters, SWMRS Energize Fonda Theatre with High Energy Show

By DONNA BALANCIA The Interrupters headlined a night of high-energy new wave music and Halloween hijinks at The Fonda Theatre that featured SWMRS, Sharp Shock and Johnny Madcap and the Distractions. In case anyone was […]

Karen O - Photo by DONNA BALANCIA
Live Reviews

Yeah Yeah Yeahs Make Triumphant, Star Studded Return to the Stage

October 26, 2017 News Comments Off on Yeah Yeah Yeahs Make Triumphant, Star Studded Return to the Stage

Band Hits It Out of the Park in Los Angeles By DONNA BALANCIA Karen O and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs made a comeback to the stage while the Houston Astros made a comeback in The […]

Festivals

Growlers 6 to Feature Butthole Surfers, Mike Watt, B-52s at LA Waterfront

October 25, 2017 News Comments Off on Growlers 6 to Feature Butthole Surfers, Mike Watt, B-52s at LA Waterfront

The Growlers are hosting the hot Halloween music festival, Growlers 6, this weekend at the LA Waterfront at The Port of Los Angeles. The lineup for the weekend includes the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Modest Mouse, […]

Musicians

Win Tickets to See Atlas Genius at The Regent Thursday

October 24, 2017 News Comments Off on Win Tickets to See Atlas Genius at The Regent Thursday

Win a pair of tickets to see Atlas Genius at The Regent this Thursday! Go to California Rocker’s Facebook Page and LIKE us Follow us on Twitter and retweet #IWantAtlasGeniusTickets Voila! Your chances are pretty […]

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By DONNA BALANCIA

Sheryl Crow Wows The Crowd at Benefit Concert Presented by The New 88.5 FM

October 24, 2017 News Comments Off on Sheryl Crow Wows The Crowd at Benefit Concert Presented by The New 88.5 FM

‘Particle Kid’ Opens Fonda Gig With Cool Tunes Sheryl Crow played a hit-filled benefit concert at the Fonda Theatre last night to help stomp out bullying. Presented by The New 88.5 FM, the concert was […]

Depeche Mode going into the audience - Photo by Craig Hammons
By CRAIG HAMMONS

Depeche Mode Puts Audiences in the ‘Spirit’ With Hollywood Bowl Performances

October 23, 2017 News Comments Off on Depeche Mode Puts Audiences in the ‘Spirit’ With Hollywood Bowl Performances

Good Memories and New Songs By CRAIG HAMMONS The mighty and majestic Depeche Mode were in town for four mind-blowing sold out shows at the Hollywood Bowl in support of their brilliant new album Spirit. […]

Sextile - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

Sextile, Lust For Youth, Are Standouts at First Annual Cloak and Dagger Festival

October 23, 2017 News Comments Off on Sextile, Lust For Youth, Are Standouts at First Annual Cloak and Dagger Festival

Globe and Tower Theatres Show Their Finery By DONNA BALANCIA It was a night of stars at the first annual Cloak and Dagger festival, which was successful any way you cut it.  It was two […]

Deap Vally - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Q and A: Deap Vally Duo Plays This Weekend’s Aftershock Fest, Preps New Songs

October 20, 2017 News Comments Off on Q and A: Deap Vally Duo Plays This Weekend’s Aftershock Fest, Preps New Songs

Deap Vally is on a success streak, coming off the fabulous Desert Daze festival in Joshua Tree, and this weekend playing the mondo huge Aftershock fest in Sacramento. Deap Vally — comprised of drummer Julie […]

Musicians

Cloak and Dagger Fest An All-Black Dress Code at Globe and The Tower in DTLA

October 20, 2017 News Comments Off on Cloak and Dagger Fest An All-Black Dress Code at Globe and The Tower in DTLA

Jesus and Mary Chain, KMFDM, Ho99o9 To Play By JOHN DALY Cloak and Dagger – Dusk till Dawn will be the hot festival in downtown Los Angeles this weekend, taking over The Globe and The […]

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Musicians

Gord Downie, Frontman for The Tragically Hip, Passes Away at 53 from Brain Cancer

October 19, 2017 News Comments Off on Gord Downie, Frontman for The Tragically Hip, Passes Away at 53 from Brain Cancer

By DONNA BALANCIA Gord Downie, frontman for the Canadian band The Tragically Hip, died Tuesday from terminal brain cancer. He was 53. The Tragically Hip band is considered a national treasure in Canada and Downie […]

By DAN MACINTOSH

REVIEW: ‘Friday Night Is Killing Me’ Reissue By Bash and Pop Still Holds Up Strong

October 18, 2017 News Comments Off on REVIEW: ‘Friday Night Is Killing Me’ Reissue By Bash and Pop Still Holds Up Strong

By DAN MACINTOSH Bash and Pop is Tommy Stinson’s band, which arose out of those beautiful Replacements ashes. Although Stinson rarely took the spotlight away from Replacements’ leader Paul Westerberg, he was always our boy […]

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