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LA Rock Lottery Draws Mike Watt, Mikal Cronin to Echo

February 9, 2018 News Comments Off on LA Rock Lottery Draws Mike Watt, Mikal Cronin to Echo

California Rockers Play First LA Rock Lottery By DONNA BALANCIA Mike Watt, Mikal Cronin, Petty Schemel and 22 other top musicians are giving their time to perform Saturday night at the first annual LA Rock […]

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VIDEO: Louise Goffin Drops Upbeat New Single, ‘Good Times Call’

February 9, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Louise Goffin Drops Upbeat New Single, ‘Good Times Call’

By DONNA BALANCIA Louise Goffin has released her latest song, “Good Times Call,” a fun and upbeat tune that’s in keeping with her theme of being strong no matter the odds. Goffin continues to be […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Photo Gallery from Girlschool Weekend at Bootleg

February 8, 2018 News Comments Off on Photo Gallery from Girlschool Weekend at Bootleg

Girlschool Weekend 2018: It’s a Woman’s World Photos By DONNA BALANCIA Headliners like Shirley Manson and with guests like Karen O the “mostly” female event brought out the best in modern women of all ages. […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Revolushn Band Talks Music, SoCal Gigs at Molly Malone’s, Blacklight District

February 8, 2018 News Comments Off on Revolushn Band Talks Music, SoCal Gigs at Molly Malone’s, Blacklight District

By DONNA BALANCIA Revolushn has a unique approach to making music. The band blends hot electronic sounds with funk and a some old school style Rock N Roll.  Revolushn is known for its dynamic sound […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

VIDEO: Jesse Hughes of Eagles of Death Metal Plays Solo Set at Redwood

February 7, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Jesse Hughes of Eagles of Death Metal Plays Solo Set at Redwood

By DONNA BALANCIA Jesse Hughes is on the local circuit these days, making surprise visits to local bars and punk hangouts in his native Southern California. The renowned frontman from EODM took to the stage […]

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Rose Cora Perry and the Truth Untold Return to Rock and Roll with Tour

February 5, 2018 News Comments Off on Rose Cora Perry and the Truth Untold Return to Rock and Roll with Tour

Rose Cora Perry and The Truth Untold Return to Rock and Roll and Touring. […]

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VIDEO: Sheila E Sticks Up for Prince, Dazzles on Drums at Super Bowl

February 5, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Sheila E Sticks Up for Prince, Dazzles on Drums at Super Bowl

By DONNA BALANCIA Sheila E continues to honor Prince even two years after his death. The prolific drummer and member of the renowned musical Escovedo family of California stuck up for the Purple One, telling […]

Musicians

VIDEO: Shirley Manson – With Fiona Apple – Top Girlschool Night 2

February 4, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Shirley Manson – With Fiona Apple – Top Girlschool Night 2

By DONNA BALANCIA Shirley Manson led the Girlschool Choir on Saturday night to wrap a full day woman power at the Bootleg Theater. Amber Coffman, Lesser Pieces and Pinky Pinky impressed the hundreds of fans […]

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Musicians

Girlschool Brings Out Karen O, Carrie Brownstein and The Kids for a Cause

February 3, 2018 News Comments Off on Girlschool Brings Out Karen O, Carrie Brownstein and The Kids for a Cause

Shirley Manson to Hit the Stage Tonight By DONNA BALANCIA Surprise guest Karen O, Carrie Brownstein and Best Coast came out to show support at the third annual Girlschool at the Bootleg. Karen O visited […]

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Alice Cooper Unhurt in Phoenix Car Accident

February 2, 2018 News Comments Off on Alice Cooper Unhurt in Phoenix Car Accident

By DONNA BALANCIA Alice Cooper was involved in a car accident in Phoenix yesterday but got away unscathed, the veteran rocker put out on his Twitter and Instagram accounts. “Had a car accident this afternoon […]

Musicians

San Diego shamROCK Celebrates 24th Year on March 17 in Gaslamp

February 2, 2018 News Comments Off on San Diego shamROCK Celebrates 24th Year on March 17 in Gaslamp

By JOHN DALY San Diego shamROCK celebrates its 24th year as San Diego’s Saint Patrick’s Day bash on Saturday, March 17 from 4 PM to midnight. Two hours extra have been added to celebrate longer. […]

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