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Month: July 2018

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Reel Big Fish Hit the Road in the Fall on The Tickle My Tiki TOURch

July 31, 2018 News Comments Off on Reel Big Fish Hit the Road in the Fall on The Tickle My Tiki TOURch

By DOTTIE PARIS Reel Big Fish, the fun, Southern California ska-punk band, will embark on The Tickle My Tiki TOURch tour, with support from Ballyhoo! and We Are The Union. The tour kicks off on Oct. 4 in […]

New Music

Boy George and Culture Club Release First New Music in 20 Years

July 31, 2018 News Comments Off on Boy George and Culture Club Release First New Music in 20 Years

By JOHN DALY Boy George and Culture Club have released their first new material in 20 years today with the single “Let Somebody Love You.” The reggae song is produced by Future Cut. The track […]

Dweezil Zappa has a role in MRI - Courtesy photo
Musicians

Derek Smalls Premieres Video for ‘MRI’ off New Album ‘Small’s Change’

July 31, 2018 News 1

By JOHN DALY Derek Smalls, formerly the bass force behind the fabled heavy metal band Spinal Tap, is premiering the video for the track “MRI” from his debut solo album, Smalls Change (Meditations Upon Ageing). […]

Courtesy photo - KROQ-FM and Toto
interviews

Toto Covers Weezer’s ‘Hash Pipe’ to Return the Favor for ‘Africa’

July 30, 2018 News 3

TUESDAY UPDATE With Toto Live ‘Hash Pipe’ VIDEO By JOHN DALY KROQ-FM got the scoop on everyone, grabbing a world exclusive premiere of Toto’s cover of Weezer’s “Hash Pipe” and getting the exclusive interview with […]

Musicians

REVIEW: Kurt Stifle and the Swing Shift Paint Life Lessons with ‘Pilgrims’ Guide’

July 30, 2018 News Comments Off on REVIEW: Kurt Stifle and the Swing Shift Paint Life Lessons with ‘Pilgrims’ Guide’

By DONNA BALANCIA Kurt Stifle and the Swing Shift prove storytelling is not a lost art with the LP, The Pilgrims’ Guide to the River of Salvation, a “record” in the truest sense. Where is this […]

New Music

The Growlers Drop Video for ‘Problems III’ off New LP ‘Casual Acquaintances’

July 28, 2018 News Comments Off on The Growlers Drop Video for ‘Problems III’ off New LP ‘Casual Acquaintances’

By JOHN DALY On the eve of their annual Beach Goth fest, The Growlers have released a new album, Casual Acquaintances, and a video for the lead single “Problems III.” The Costa Mesa-based band just […]

Musicians

Rare Photos by King – Van Halen Rocks The US Festival in May, 1983

July 28, 2018 News Comments Off on Rare Photos by King – Van Halen Rocks The US Festival in May, 1983

By RICHARD KING My name is Richard King and I shoot pictures at concerts. I started back in 1980. The first concert I shot was Blue Oyster Cult in August of 1980 and the most […]

The Interrupters on Jimmy Kimmel Live! - Courtesy photo
Musicians

The Interrupters Bring Energetic Ska Punk to ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

July 27, 2018 News Comments Off on The Interrupters Bring Energetic Ska Punk to ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

By DONNA BALANCIA The Interrupters brought their energetic ska punk performance to Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night and showed the world who they are. Our favorite female-fronted ska band has been hitting it big with […]

Live Reviews

Cindy Lee Berryhill In Talks to Reissue Two Classic Albums

July 27, 2018 News Comments Off on Cindy Lee Berryhill In Talks to Reissue Two Classic Albums

By DONNA BALANCIA Cindy Lee Berryhill’s albums Garage Orchestra and Straight Outta Marysville will get a second life as the well-loved SoCal musician is in talks to reissue her 1994 and 1996 works. Berryhill, who […]

Al Pacino on Once Upon - Alyson Camus
FILM AND TV

PHOTOS: Al Pacino, Leo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt on Set of ‘Hollywood’

July 27, 2018 News Comments Off on PHOTOS: Al Pacino, Leo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt on Set of ‘Hollywood’

Exclusive Photos by ALYSON CAMUS Story by JOHN DALY Here’s a sneak peek behind the scenes of the latest Quentin Tarantino film “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” with Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio and Al […]

Rivers Cuomo performs at The Hi Hat in LA on a rainy day - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
Musicians

On Eve of 40th Anniversary Tour, Will Toto Cover a Weezer Tune?

July 27, 2018 News 1

READ THE LATEST UPDATE HERE  FRIDAY 5 p.m. UPDATE: Toto dropped World Premiere cover of “Hash Pipe” by Weezer exclusively for KROQ-FM  Today Toto told DJ Ted Stryker they listened to the Weezer songs and […]

Gabriel performs during record release show at Harvard and Stone - Photo © 2018 Heather Harris
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Gabriel Captures The Crowd with EP Release Show in Hollywood

July 26, 2018 News Comments Off on Gabriel Captures The Crowd with EP Release Show in Hollywood

Photos By HEATHER HARRIS and Review By HARRIET KAPLAN Gabriel is an energetic, animated and passionate singer-songwriter and performer. The Latin-American artist, who wore a T-shirt with the words “Bad Hombre” emblazoned across his chest, is […]

Musicians

Thomas Dolby Regales LA Audience with Synth Songs and Stories

July 26, 2018 News Comments Off on Thomas Dolby Regales LA Audience with Synth Songs and Stories

By DONNA BALANCIA Thomas Dolby is no scientist but he continues to take a scientific approach to music. After all, the famous synth musician has worked with the best tech minds, he’s collaborated with top […]

Live Reviews

‘Professor’ Thomas Dolby Kicks off Summer Tour Tonight at Largo at the Coronet

July 25, 2018 News Comments Off on ‘Professor’ Thomas Dolby Kicks off Summer Tour Tonight at Largo at the Coronet

By JOHN DALY Thomas Dolby is taking a break from academia for a short summer tour with a stop tonight, Wednesday, July 25, at the Largo at the Coronet. Dolby, the renowned musician and director, […]

Katey Sagal and The Reluctant Apostles - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
concerts

Katey Sagal and The Reluctant Apostles Launch East Coast Tour

July 24, 2018 News Comments Off on Katey Sagal and The Reluctant Apostles Launch East Coast Tour

By DONNA BALANCIA Katey Sagal and The Reluctant Apostles are making their first appearance on the East Coast, hitting the road for several performances. Sagal, Bob Thiele Jr. and the crew will be taking their […]

The Latest

My Bloody Valentine Added to Desert Daze Lineup, Joins Tame Impala, Jarvis Cocker

July 24, 2018 News Comments Off on My Bloody Valentine Added to Desert Daze Lineup, Joins Tame Impala, Jarvis Cocker

By JOHN DALY My Bloody Valentine has joined the Desert Daze 2018 lineup along with legendary rockers Shellac,  it was announced today. MBV joins Tame Impala, Death Grips, King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard, Jarvis […]

Cyril at The Mint 4 - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
interviews

INTERVIEW: Cyril Neville Keeps Uplifting Us With ‘Love Has Got to Win’

July 24, 2018 News Comments Off on INTERVIEW: Cyril Neville Keeps Uplifting Us With ‘Love Has Got to Win’

By DONNA BALANCIA The rest of the world can be freaking out, but Cyril Neville has a calming message for us all: “Love Has Got To Win.” In his latest song and video, “Love Has […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Top Musicians Join Chip Kinman on New Recording of The Dils’ ‘It’s Not Worth It’

July 22, 2018 News Comments Off on Top Musicians Join Chip Kinman on New Recording of The Dils’ ‘It’s Not Worth It’

By DONNA BALANCIA Chip Kinman is heading to Vancouver to record The Dils 1979 song “It’s Not Worth It,” with original drummer William Chobotar and Mary Celeste from the Canadian punk band the Modernettes. The […]

The Latest

Sex Symbol Tom Jones Hospitalized, Postpones Concerts

July 19, 2018 News Comments Off on Sex Symbol Tom Jones Hospitalized, Postpones Concerts

By DONNA BALANCIA Tom Jones has come down with a bacterial infection and is in the hospital, forcing the enduring sex symbol to postpone some U.K. concert dates. “It is with regret that we have […]

Awards

California Rocker Named to Web’s Top 25 Music Magazines

July 19, 2018 News Comments Off on California Rocker Named to Web’s Top 25 Music Magazines

By JOHN DALY California Rocker has been named one of the top 25 music magazines to follow on the Web. The award comes from Feedspot.com, a web aggregator that analyzes and collects data on reader […]

By DAN MACINTOSH

‘Yacht Rock’ Sails with McDonald, Loggins and Cross at Hollywood Bowl

July 18, 2018 News Comments Off on ‘Yacht Rock’ Sails with McDonald, Loggins and Cross at Hollywood Bowl

By DAN MACINTOSH A concert bill of Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins and Christopher Cross reads like a killer ‘Yacht Rock’ festival, as all three have been linked to that recent rebranding of ’70s and ’80s […]

Fan crowd surfs during Feels the band at Dirty Penni Fest 3 - Photo by Scott Free
interviews

LOCALS ONLY: Dirty Penni Fest Proves Popularity of Indie Music

July 18, 2018 News Comments Off on LOCALS ONLY: Dirty Penni Fest Proves Popularity of Indie Music

Photos by SCOTT FREE The Dirty Penni Fest continues its tremendous growth and next year’s event is already in the planning stages, festival producers said. “This year was the biggest crowd yet,” said Michael Grodner […]

Auctions

Tom Petty Guitars, Felt Hat and Jackets Go to Auction

July 18, 2018 News Comments Off on Tom Petty Guitars, Felt Hat and Jackets Go to Auction

By JOHN DALY Tom Petty belongings including his beloved 1965 Gibson SG electric guitar, several jackets and his special felt top hat are up for sale at the Heritage Auction website. The 1965 SG has […]

The Latest

Win Free Tickets to Cal Jam 18 With Foo Fighters, Iggy Pop

July 17, 2018 News Comments Off on Win Free Tickets to Cal Jam 18 With Foo Fighters, Iggy Pop

Wanna see The Foo Fighters, Iggy Pop, Greta Van Fleet and a host of other rockers at Cal Jam 18? California Rocker is giving away free tickets! To get free tickets to the second annual Cal […]

The Latest

Photos: Keith Richards Sells NYC Penthouse for $9.995 Million

July 17, 2018 News Comments Off on Photos: Keith Richards Sells NYC Penthouse for $9.995 Million

By DONNA BALANCIA Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones got satisfaction when he recently sold his luxury New York City penthouse for $9.995 million. Richards and wife Patti Hansen originally listed the Fifth Avenue apartment […]

The Latest

Def Leppard Pale is the New Beer Served Up at Rock & Brews

July 16, 2018 News Comments Off on Def Leppard Pale is the New Beer Served Up at Rock & Brews

By JOHN DALY Rock & Brews Restaurants has teamed up with Def Leppard and Seattle-based Elysian Brewing Company to introduce Def Leppard Pale to their customers. The new pale ale will be sold at the […]

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