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Month: April 2018

Lauryn Hill
concerts

PHOTOS: Lauryn Hill Gives ‘Miseducation’ Tour Sneak Peek at Kaya Fest

April 30, 2018 News Comments Off on PHOTOS: Lauryn Hill Gives ‘Miseducation’ Tour Sneak Peek at Kaya Fest

By DONNA BALANCIA SAN BERNARDINO – Lauryn Hill put on a powerful performance to headline Kaya Fest in San Bernardino last night, giving fans a sneak peek of her upcoming ‘Miseducation’ world tour. Hill who […]

By JOHN DALY

U2 Explores Diversity with Video for ‘Love Is Bigger Than Anything’

April 27, 2018 News Comments Off on U2 Explores Diversity with Video for ‘Love Is Bigger Than Anything’

U2 has a new video for the single “Love Is Bigger Than Anything in Its Way.” The song deals with acceptance and love and strength of will, well illustrated here: The video is directed by […]

Kaya
concerts

The Marley Family, Ms. Lauryn Hill Headline Kaya Fest this Weekend

April 26, 2018 News Comments Off on The Marley Family, Ms. Lauryn Hill Headline Kaya Fest this Weekend

BY DONNA BALANCIA Kaya Fest, which celebrates the 40th anniversary of Bob Marley’s Kaya album, has announced set times, with the Marley Family playing the headline spot on Saturday and Ms. Lauryn Hill topping the […]

Keith Richards
Musicians

VIDEO: Keith Richards on Working with Mick and Meeting the Aliens

April 26, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Keith Richards on Working with Mick and Meeting the Aliens

By JOHN DALY In a series of recent video interviews, Keith Richards said he and Mick Jagger don’t plan their writing, he likes the piano because he can sit, and he “can’t wait” to meet […]

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Doctor Striker Makes House Call at The Redwood Bar Tonight

April 25, 2018 News Comments Off on Doctor Striker Makes House Call at The Redwood Bar Tonight

By JOHN DALY Doctor Striker, the bizarre electro-punk band from San Francisco hits the Redwood stage tonight opening for Temple Lake and The Buzzz. Led by the entertaining Paul Richter, Doctor Striker shocks the fans […]

Dave Matthews Band - Photo by Rene Huemer
By JOHN DALY

Dave Matthews Drops Album June 8, Plays Hollywood Bowl Sept. 10

April 25, 2018 News Comments Off on Dave Matthews Drops Album June 8, Plays Hollywood Bowl Sept. 10

By JOHN DALY The Dave Matthews Band will release Come Tomorrow, the group’s first studio album in six years, on June 8. The record is the ninth studio release and the first since Away From The […]

Johnny Indovina of Human Drama - Photo by Craig Hammons
By CRAIG HAMMONS

Review: Human Drama Fulfills Loyal Fan Cravings for Local Show

April 25, 2018 News Comments Off on Review: Human Drama Fulfills Loyal Fan Cravings for Local Show

By CRAIG HAMMONS Human Drama and Bar Sinister are a perfect match of artist and venue.  Human Drama has played there many times in the past but tonight’s show was going to be special as it […]

Moby is selling his equipment and gear for a good cause - Photo courtesy of Reverb
Causes

Moby Selling his Musical Gear for a Good Cause on Reverb

April 25, 2018 News Comments Off on Moby Selling his Musical Gear for a Good Cause on Reverb

By DONNA BALANCIA Moby is selling his musical equipment to help raise money for Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. The sale starts Thursday, April 26, on Reverb.com. “I have so much equipment, and some of […]

Prima Donna - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
interviews

Interview: Prima Donna Comes Out Swinging with New Album, ‘S/T’

April 24, 2018 News Comments Off on Interview: Prima Donna Comes Out Swinging with New Album, ‘S/T’

Photos and Story by DONNA BALANCIA Prima Donna is one of the busiest bands around. The guys: Kevin, Aaron, David and Lights Out, have released a new album, called S/T and it’s one of the […]

Hayley Kiyoko revs up the Coachella crowd - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
Coachella

Lesbian Performers Hayley Kiyoko, LP and Princess Nokia Take Sunday at Coachella

April 23, 2018 News Comments Off on Lesbian Performers Hayley Kiyoko, LP and Princess Nokia Take Sunday at Coachella

By DONNA BALANCIA INDIO – Hayley Kiyoko, LP and Princess Nokia, took charge at Coachella Sunday, playing to big crowds and bringing their songs of inclusion into the spotlight. Beyonce and Cardi B. may have […]

Marilyn Manson and Yoshiki at Coachella - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
Coachella

PHOTOS: Marilyn Manson Joins X Japan on Eurythmics’ ‘Sweet Dreams’

April 23, 2018 News Comments Off on PHOTOS: Marilyn Manson Joins X Japan on Eurythmics’ ‘Sweet Dreams’

By DONNA BALANCIA INDIO – Marilyn Manson surprised the Coachella crowd with a special appearance Saturday night, joining Yoshiki and X Japan on a cover of the Eurythmics song, “Sweet Dreams.” Manson’s appearance was a […]

The Marias and their light jazzy Lat-Am sound have crossover appeal - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
Coachella

The Marias Bridge The Lat-Am Cultural Gap and Now it’s on to Asia

April 21, 2018 News Comments Off on The Marias Bridge The Lat-Am Cultural Gap and Now it’s on to Asia

By DONNA BALANCIA INDIO – One of the fan favorites at Coachella is the Latin-American light alternative band The Marias, who are doing more to bridge the gap between Spanish and English than most of […]

Live Reviews

Jay Watson No ‘Underdog’ as One-Man Band, GUM, Revs Masonic

April 19, 2018 News Comments Off on Jay Watson No ‘Underdog’ as One-Man Band, GUM, Revs Masonic

By DONNA BALANCIA Jay Watson, known as GUM, keeps all the balls in the air. It’s not enough that he can sing and play guitar, keyboards and synthesizer, but he does it all at the […]

concerts

Courtney Barnett Releases Single ‘City Looks Pretty’ off New Album

April 19, 2018 News Comments Off on Courtney Barnett Releases Single ‘City Looks Pretty’ off New Album

By DONNA BALANCIA Courtney Barnett has released the third single off her upcoming album Tell Me How You Really Feel, called “City Looks Pretty.” The single, “City Looks Pretty,” takes her work in a different […]

Sting and Shaggy album due Friday - Photo courtesy of Sting and Shaggy
Musicians

Review: Sting and Shaggy Release a Great, Classic Album with 44/876

April 18, 2018 News Comments Off on Review: Sting and Shaggy Release a Great, Classic Album with 44/876

By DONNA BALANCIA Sting and Shaggy are an unlikely duo who have collaborated on the feel-good album of the year with the lively and beautiful work, 44/876. The music is excellent, in the vein of the […]

Exclusive photos of Kevin Preston, David Field and Prima Donna by Donna Balancia
Musicians

Prima Donna’s Kevin Preston and David Field Join The Longshot Band

April 17, 2018 News Comments Off on Prima Donna’s Kevin Preston and David Field Join The Longshot Band

By DONNA BALANCIA What do the bands Prima Donna and The Longshot have in common? Both have the great Kevin Preston and David Field as band members. Preston and Field along with Jeff Matika of […]

Musicians

The Blankz To Release 7-Inch Debut Single ‘White Baby’ on July 13

April 17, 2018 News Comments Off on The Blankz To Release 7-Inch Debut Single ‘White Baby’ on July 13

By DONNA BALANCIA The Blankz will release their debut 7-inch single called “White Baby,” produced by the Meat Puppets’ Cris Kirkwood on July 13. “White Baby” is a dynamic, high-energy, guitar-driven record that will get […]

Musicians

Snoop Dogg, Nichelle Nichols and Chiodo Bros Puppet in ‘Unbelievable!!!’

April 17, 2018 News Comments Off on Snoop Dogg, Nichelle Nichols and Chiodo Bros Puppet in ‘Unbelievable!!!’

By DONNA BALANCIA Snoop Dogg stars alongside Nichelle Nichols and marionette Captain Kirk Stillwood in new Star Trek parody “Unbelievable!!!” “In a world where the world is searching the world, for someone to save the […]

Awards

California Rapper Kendrick Lamar Awarded Pulitzer Prize for Music

April 16, 2018 News Comments Off on California Rapper Kendrick Lamar Awarded Pulitzer Prize for Music

By DONNA BALANCIA California rapper Kendrick Lamar was awarded the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Music, it was announced Monday. It is the first time the prestigious honor went to musician not in the classical or […]

By JOHN DALY

Melvins Release New Album Friday, Launch Tour April 26 in San Diego

April 16, 2018 News Comments Off on Melvins Release New Album Friday, Launch Tour April 26 in San Diego

The Melvins are set to drop a new album on Friday and have lined up dates for their 10-week tour, which kicks off at The Casbah in San Diego on April 26. The new record, […]

Studio fire
The Latest

Arrest Made in Studio Fire that Killed Two, Gravely Injured Two Others

April 16, 2018 News Comments Off on Arrest Made in Studio Fire that Killed Two, Gravely Injured Two Others

By DONNA BALANCIA Music recording studios may need to rethink emergency escape plans following a fire that left two dead and two gravely injured in Studio City. Efrem Demery was arrested on suspicion of murder […]

By DOTTIE PARIS

STYX Gives Dan Rather ‘The Big Interview’ Tuesday on AXS TV

April 16, 2018 News Comments Off on STYX Gives Dan Rather ‘The Big Interview’ Tuesday on AXS TV

Tommy Shaw, James “JY” Young, and Lawrence Gowan of STYX sit down with Dan Rather for a revealing conversation Tuesday on AXS TV. Shaw, Young and Gowan will appear on The Big Interview, which airs Tuesday […]

Festivals

Coachella Tabbed ‘Beychella’ Following Beyoncé Showstopper

April 16, 2018 News 1

By JOHN DALY Coachella has a new name following the remarkable Saturday night performance by Beyoncé: The fest has now been dubbed “Beychella” in honor of the Queen Bey. Queen Bey’s Coachella performance set the […]

Spencer Robinson Live and Acoustic
Records

Premiere: Spencer Robinson and the Wolf Spiders Debut ‘Hot Licks’ EP

April 13, 2018 News Comments Off on Premiere: Spencer Robinson and the Wolf Spiders Debut ‘Hot Licks’ EP

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By DONNA BALANCIA

Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds Tour Comes to LA Forum on Oct. 21

April 13, 2018 News Comments Off on Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds Tour Comes to LA Forum on Oct. 21

SEE REVIEW: Nick Cave at The Forum in the Oct. 23 edition of CaliforniaRocker.com By DONNA BALANCIA Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds will play four North American dates in October, including a show at […]

Records

New Billie Joe Armstrong Band, The Longshot, Drops 3-Song EP

April 12, 2018 News 1

By DONNA BALANCIA The Longshot, a new band by Billie Joe Armstrong, has released a self-titled, 3-song EP and three videos to accompany the new music. The songs on the EP are  “Love Is For […]

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