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Month: June 2018

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VIDEO: Backstreet Boys Play ‘I Want It That Way’ With Toys on ‘Tonight Show’

June 29, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Backstreet Boys Play ‘I Want It That Way’ With Toys on ‘Tonight Show’

By JOHN DALY The Backstreet Boys joined Jimmy Fallon and The Roots to perform a hilarious rendition of “I Want It That Way” with classroom instruments on Thursday’s Tonight Show. The ultra-popular boy band went […]

Festivals

Musician and Jazz Innovator Raymond Scott to be Feted with Festival Sept. 8

June 29, 2018 News Comments Off on Musician and Jazz Innovator Raymond Scott to be Feted with Festival Sept. 8

By JOHN DALY Raymond Scott, the musician, inventor, and visionary mainly known for his cartoon scoring, will be feted on Sept. 8 at the Colony Theatre in Burbank. A festival called ScottWorks will be held […]

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By DAN MACINTOSH

Lloyd Cole Stripped Down Show at Largo Causes Great ‘Commotion’

June 28, 2018 News Comments Off on Lloyd Cole Stripped Down Show at Largo Causes Great ‘Commotion’

By DAN MACINTOSH One good way to prove songwriting quality is to strip a song down to just an acoustic guitar and vocal, which is how Lloyd Cole performed his songs during his mid-week Largo […]

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New Music

New Label, Elite Frequency Group, Celebrated with Party at W Hollywood

June 28, 2018 News Comments Off on New Label, Elite Frequency Group, Celebrated with Party at W Hollywood

By JOHN DALY Producer, director, actor and musician Daniel “Malakai” Cabrera and producer-artist John “Fingazz” Stary have announced the formation of Elite Frequency Group (EFG), a boutique music label focused on developing new talent. “EFG […]

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Live Reviews

LOCALS ONLY: Spirit In The Room Haunts The Satellite in LA

June 28, 2018 News Comments Off on LOCALS ONLY: Spirit In The Room Haunts The Satellite in LA

By DONNA BALANCIA Spirit In The Room is one of those local bands that should be on a stage in a big arena opening for a huge international act like U2. These hardcore-punkers have it […]

Joe Jackson - Photo courtesy of Randy Jackson Jr
RIP

Joe Jackson Dies at 89, Created Jackson 5

June 27, 2018 News Comments Off on Joe Jackson Dies at 89, Created Jackson 5

By JOHN DALY Joe Jackson, the father of Michael Jackson and creator of the Jackson 5, has passed away from cancer at 89 years old, it was announced Wednesday. Jackson entered hospice care last week […]

Street musicians - Photo by Freedom II Andres
Musicians

Survey: Working Musicians Only Earn Up To $25K, Many Suffer from Depression

June 27, 2018 News Comments Off on Survey: Working Musicians Only Earn Up To $25K, Many Suffer from Depression

By DONNA BALANCIA A new study shows the average working musician earns up to $25,000 a year, copes with depression, and often gives music lessons to augment his or her income. Music Industry Research Association […]

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Musicians

VIDEO: Cut Chemist Teams with Biz Markie for ‘Moonlightin’ With Biz’

June 26, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Cut Chemist Teams with Biz Markie for ‘Moonlightin’ With Biz’

By JOHN DALY Cut Chemist, the DJ for Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli, has released a new video for the track “Moonlightin’ with Biz featuring Biz Markie.” “Moonlightin’ with Biz featuring Biz Markie” appears on Cut […]

Best Entertainment Photo of Valerie June by Donna Balancia
Awards

California Rocker Wins SoCal Journalism Best Photo Award

June 25, 2018 News 1

By JOHN DALY CaliforniaRocker.com editor and producer Donna Balancia was presented with a Best Entertainment Photo First-Place award at the SoCal Journalism Awards Gala Sunday night. The award was presented to Balancia for her image […]

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Causes

VIDEO: Dolly Parton Honored at Los Angeles Press Club Gala

June 25, 2018 News 1

By DONNA BALANCIA Country song superstar and philanthropist Dolly Parton was presented with the Bill Rosendahl Public Service Award by the Los Angeles Press Club Sunday night. Parton gave a heartfelt acceptance speech before more […]

Chrissie Hynde is the Queen of Arroyo Seco - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
Festivals

Rock Queen Chrissie Hynde and Pretenders Rule Arroyo Seco Weekend

June 24, 2018 News 4

Neil Young + Promise of the Real Score KO in Fest’s 2nd Year Photos and Story by DONNA BALANCIA PASADENA – In case there was any doubt, Chrissie Hynde is still the Queen of Rock […]

The Latest

Paul McCartney Sings The Beatles With James Corden on ‘Carpool Karaoke’

June 23, 2018 News Comments Off on Paul McCartney Sings The Beatles With James Corden on ‘Carpool Karaoke’

By DONNA BALANCIA It’s been a flurry of activity recently for Paul McCartney. He’s got two singles out called “Come On To Me” and “I Don’t Know” off his upcoming album Egypt Station. But one […]

Musicians

VIDEO: Car Seat Headrest and TIDAL Team on Behind-The-Scenes Film

June 23, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Car Seat Headrest and TIDAL Team on Behind-The-Scenes Film

By JOHN DALY Car Seat Headrest and TIDAL have teamed on a short film called I Haven’t Done Sh*t This Year. The video is a behind-the-scenes look into the world of Will Toledo and his […]

FILM AND TV

Review: Joe Cardamone Wins as Reluctant Hero in ‘Icarus Line Must Die’

June 22, 2018 News Comments Off on Review: Joe Cardamone Wins as Reluctant Hero in ‘Icarus Line Must Die’

By DONNA BALANCIA The Icarus Line Must Die is a smart look at what it takes to make music happen independently, but it goes way beyond the how-to. Joe Cardamone is an atypical starving artist […]

Iggy Pop at Desert Daze - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
Musicians

Iggy Pop Drops ‘I’ll See Big,’ Announces New EP with Underworld

June 22, 2018 News Comments Off on Iggy Pop Drops ‘I’ll See Big,’ Announces New EP with Underworld

By JOHN DALY Iggy Pop takes a look at friendship in “I’ll See Big,” another musical collaboration with synth duo Underworld. Iggy and Underworld will drop a new EP Teatime Dub Encounters on July 27, via Caroline […]

Musicians

Koko The Gorilla, Who Talked to Rockers and Celebs, Dies at 46

June 21, 2018 News Comments Off on Koko The Gorilla, Who Talked to Rockers and Celebs, Dies at 46

By DONNA BALANCIA Koko the Gorilla passed away at the age of 46 in her sleep at the Gorilla Foundation preserve in the Santa Cruz mountains, it was announced today. The remarkable Koko was able […]

Musicians

Gorillaz Drop Single ‘Hollywood’ Feat. Snoop Dogg and Jamie Principle

June 21, 2018 News Comments Off on Gorillaz Drop Single ‘Hollywood’ Feat. Snoop Dogg and Jamie Principle

By JOHN DALY Gorillaz have dropped the single “Hollywood,” featuring Snoop Dogg and Jamie Principle. The track is off Gorillaz’ new studio album The Now Now, to be released June 29 on Warner Bros. Records. Listen […]

Sleep's Matt Pike - Photo by Alyson Camus
Live Reviews

Throwback Thursday: Sleep The Band Casts Spell at Wiltern Theatre

June 21, 2018 News Comments Off on Throwback Thursday: Sleep The Band Casts Spell at Wiltern Theatre

Review and Photos by ALYSON CAMUS Sleep is one of those bands that affects different people in different ways. Most people at The Wiltern were listening to the music of Sleep as if it were […]

Musicians

Paul McCartney Drops Two New Singles, Album ‘Egypt Station’ Set for September

June 20, 2018 News 1

By JOHN DALY Paul McCartney has released “I Don’t Know,” and “Come On To Me,” two singles off his upcoming album Egypt Station. The singles are out today. Listen to “I Don’t Know” and  “Come On […]

Trevor McShane Eloise video - Photo courtesy Trevor McShane
Musicians

PREMIERE: Trevor McShane Seizes Chance for Love in Single ‘Eloise’

June 20, 2018 News Comments Off on PREMIERE: Trevor McShane Seizes Chance for Love in Single ‘Eloise’

By DONNA BALANCIA Trevor McShane has released a new video for the single “Eloise,” off his upcoming album Boom Boom. “Eloise” is one of McShane’s best to date. The pop-style track has a catchy beat, […]

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New Music

Slash Ft. Myles Kennedy and Conspirators Launch ‘Living The Dream’ Tour at Whisky

June 19, 2018 News Comments Off on Slash Ft. Myles Kennedy and Conspirators Launch ‘Living The Dream’ Tour at Whisky

By JOHN DALY Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators will release their new album Living The Dream on Sept. 21 and will kick off their U.S. Tour Sept. 13 at the Whisky A-Go-Go in […]

Death Grips - Photo courtesy Mcbcharles
New Music

Death Grips Shares Two More Songs Off ‘Year of the Snitch’

June 19, 2018 News Comments Off on Death Grips Shares Two More Songs Off ‘Year of the Snitch’

By JOHN DALY Death Grips shared two more new songs off their upcoming album, Year of the Snitch. The first song is “Shitshow,” the video for which was pulled off YouTube for “sexually provocative content.” […]

New Music

Paul McCartney to Release New Songs, ‘I Don’t Know,’ ‘Come On To Me’

June 19, 2018 News 1

By DONNA BALANCIA Legendary Paul McCartney will release a double A-side single “I Don’t Know” and “Come On To Me,” on Wednesday, it was announced. CHECK OUT THE NEW SONGS HERE The “single,” comprised of […]

Musicians

Elvis Costello and The Imposters Announce 20-Date Tour, New Album

June 19, 2018 News Comments Off on Elvis Costello and The Imposters Announce 20-Date Tour, New Album

By JOHN DALY Elvis Costello and The Imposters will launch a 20-date, coast-to-coast tour this November called “Look Now And Then … It’s Elvis Costello and The Imposters.” California dates include stops at The Wiltern […]

Vampire Weekend - Photo by Alyson Camus
charity

Review: Vampire Weekend Comeback Show at Ojai’s Libbey Bowl a Charity Event

June 18, 2018 News Comments Off on Review: Vampire Weekend Comeback Show at Ojai’s Libbey Bowl a Charity Event

Review and Photos by ALYSON CAMUS The Libbey Bowl is a cute and intimate place, located 90 minutes north of Los Angeles. It may have initially seemed to be a strange choice for Vampire Weekend […]

RZA will be on hand for David Lynch's Festival of Disruption - Photo © Donna Balancia
concerts

RZA, Mike Patton, Francis Ford Coppola Headline David Lynch’s Festival of Disruption

June 18, 2018 News Comments Off on RZA, Mike Patton, Francis Ford Coppola Headline David Lynch’s Festival of Disruption

By JOHN DALY RZA, Mike Patton and Vic Mensa are among those slated to perform at David Lynch’s Festival of Disruption at the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles Oct. 13-14. Francis Ford Coppola will be […]

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