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Month: August 2018

Camper Van Beethoven play Campout 14 this weekend at Pappy and Harriet's - Photo by band
Festivals

Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven Headline Campout 14 at Pappy and Harriet’s

August 31, 2018 News Comments Off on Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven Headline Campout 14 at Pappy and Harriet’s

By DONNA BALANCIA Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven headline the Campout 14 Friday and Saturday at Pappy and Harriet’s in Joshua Tree this holiday weekend. The Campout series at Pappy and Harriet’s is an annual […]

interviews

Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden: ‘Mr. Google Told Me I Had Cancer’

August 31, 2018 News Comments Off on Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden: ‘Mr. Google Told Me I Had Cancer’

Famous Frontman Talks About Health Scare on Skavlan By JOHN DALY Bruce Dickinson first discovered he had throat cancer by using Google, he said in an interview this week. On the Swedish-Norwegian talk show Skavlan, […]

concerts

VIDEO: Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds Prep for LA, NY and Toronto Concerts

August 30, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds Prep for LA, NY and Toronto Concerts

By JOHN DALY Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds are teaming with record stores in Los Angeles, New York and Toronto for a ticket giveaway to his shows in those cities, a pre-order of his […]

Geoff Gibbons with John Ellis Rob Becker Jay Buettner - Photo by Shona Ellis
Musicians

Geoff Gibbons Honors Fred Neil with New Single ‘Rollin’ Free’

August 28, 2018 News Comments Off on Geoff Gibbons Honors Fred Neil with New Single ‘Rollin’ Free’

By JOHN DALY When it comes to telling a tale that gets to the heart of the matter, Geoff Gibbons is the expert. His new song, “Rollin’ Free” is one of those travelling songs that […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

VIDEO: Billie Joe Armstrong, Duff, Jonesy, Fred and Moz Show for Johnny Ramone

August 27, 2018 News 1

Annual Tribute to Ramones Co-Founder a Starry Event By DONNA BALANCIA A new supergroup comprised of Duff McKagan, Billie Joe Armstrong, Fred Armisen and Steve Jones played a few tunes before hundreds who gathered to […]

Reviews

The Mysterious Sluka Enjoys a Great Music Career In Low-Key Style

August 25, 2018 News Comments Off on The Mysterious Sluka Enjoys a Great Music Career In Low-Key Style

By JOHN DALY He’s not a exactly a household name, but Christopher Sluka is a prolific musician who flies under the radar. After 11 albums, his low-key approach might be surprising, because Sluka’s music is […]

Tour Life - Matt and Eric of EasyFriend - Photo courtesy of band
Musicians

EasyFriend Drives to Music Success, Drops Track ‘Alone In Here’

August 24, 2018 News Comments Off on EasyFriend Drives to Music Success, Drops Track ‘Alone In Here’

Band Premieres Second Song and Enjoys Life By DONNA BALANCIA EasyFriend has released a new song, “Alone In Here,” and the tune has special meaning to the band members. “It’s kind of about the feeling […]

Classic

The Bomboras Are Back! Surf Music Band of ’90s to Play Mondo Fest

August 24, 2018 News 1

By DONNA BALANCIA If you’re into surf music, it’s a good bet you remember The Bomboras, the Southern California-based band that rode the wild music wave in the 1990s. The ghoulish guys with the wailing […]

The Fillmore - Photo courtesy of the Fillmore
Musicians

Our Picks: Top Five Venues In The U.S. For A Great Rock Show

August 24, 2018 News Comments Off on Our Picks: Top Five Venues In The U.S. For A Great Rock Show

By JOHN DALY There are good rock bands and good musicians. But certain venues can elevate a performance from good to great. Sometimes it’s a sense of history and tradition. Sometimes it’s the staging and […]

New Music

VIDEO: New Tom Petty Video Released, ‘You and Me’ a Tribute to the Fans

August 23, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: New Tom Petty Video Released, ‘You and Me’ a Tribute to the Fans

By JOHN DALY A new fan-based video for the song “You and Me (Clubhouse Version)” has been released ahead of the compilation An American Treasure, due out Sept. 28. The soon-to-be-released collection, is the first […]

The Latest

Movie Tough Guy and Jazz Vocalist Robert Davi Teams with Georgós Greek Wine

August 23, 2018 News Comments Off on Movie Tough Guy and Jazz Vocalist Robert Davi Teams with Georgós Greek Wine

By JOHN DALY Legendary movie bad guy and jazz vocalist Robert Davi has teamed with Georgós Greek Wine for a promotional partnership. Davi has appeared in more than 130 films including, The Goonies, James Bond: […]

Live Reviews

Review: Brandi Carlile Brings Soaring Vocals and Great Fan Vibes to The Greek

August 23, 2018 News Comments Off on Review: Brandi Carlile Brings Soaring Vocals and Great Fan Vibes to The Greek

By BOB BUSBY Brandi Carlile, the alternative-Indie-Americana powerhouse and veteran rocker, brought her tour to the Greek Theatre in LA, in support of her latest and acclaimed album By The Way, I Forgive You.   She […]

The Latest

Rare Photos by King: Twisted Sister, July, 1983

August 23, 2018 News Comments Off on Rare Photos by King: Twisted Sister, July, 1983

By RICHARD KING When I was growing up, there were many bands that I hadn’t heard of before I saw them opening for someone I wanted to see. When I saw Heart I had never […]

Musicians

Castelli Art Space Presents Rock Photo Exhibit ‘It’s Only Rock and Roll’

August 23, 2018 News Comments Off on Castelli Art Space Presents Rock Photo Exhibit ‘It’s Only Rock and Roll’

By JOHN DALY Castelli Art Space Presents rock photo exhibit It’s Only Rock and Roll from Aug. 24 through Sept. 2 at Castelli Art Space in Los Angeles. Some of the most exciting photography is […]

In The Biz

Eric Wong Promoted to COO of Island Records

August 22, 2018 News Comments Off on Eric Wong Promoted to COO of Island Records

By JOHN DALY Eric Wong, who has been instrumental in the careers of pop music’s top names, has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer of Island Records, it was announced. Wong will continue to be […]

interviews

Slash to Jonesy: Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Mick Taylor Among My Favorites

August 22, 2018 News Comments Off on Slash to Jonesy: Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Mick Taylor Among My Favorites

By DONNA BALANCIA Slash said Keith Richards, Eric Clapton and Mick Taylor were among his musical influences, during an interview with Steve Jones on the KLOS show Jonesy’s Jukebox. Slash also told Jonesy he admired Eddie Van […]

Musicians

For Richard Thompson ‘The Rattle Without’ Gives ’13 Rivers’ Its Appeal

August 22, 2018 News Comments Off on For Richard Thompson ‘The Rattle Without’ Gives ’13 Rivers’ Its Appeal

By DAN MACINTOSH The album 13 Rivers finds Richard Thompson in a comfortable rock trio workspace, playing alongside drummer Michael Jerome and bassist Taras Prodaniuk. These two talented musicians also regularly tour with Thompson, so […]

concerts

All My Friends Festival Gets Strong Reception in Freshman Bow

August 21, 2018 News Comments Off on All My Friends Festival Gets Strong Reception in Freshman Bow

By DAN MACINTOSH All My Friends is the new festival venture from Hard Summer creator Gary Richards, and with its eclectic mix of rap, R and B and EDM, it carries on where last year’s […]

Awards

‘This Is America,’ Cardi B., J. Lo Win VMAs; Aerosmith Plays With Post Malone

August 20, 2018 News Comments Off on ‘This Is America,’ Cardi B., J. Lo Win VMAs; Aerosmith Plays With Post Malone

Camila Cabello Nabs Artist of the Year, Video of the Year By DONNA BALANCIA The MTV Video Music Awards brought out some eclectic performances and big wins for Jennifer Lopez, Cardi B., and Childish Gambino’s […]

Festivals

Echo Park Rising Shines its Spotlight on LA’s New Music

August 20, 2018 News Comments Off on Echo Park Rising Shines its Spotlight on LA’s New Music

Photos by SCOTT FREE Echo Park Rising brought out the best in undiscovered LA-area performers, as about 500 bands descended on Los Angeles area over a hot weekend. The free summer festival staple continues to […]

Leon and The Peoples - Photo courtesy of the band
Musicians

Leon Talks Music with New Album ‘Love Is A Beautiful Thing’

August 19, 2018 News Comments Off on Leon Talks Music with New Album ‘Love Is A Beautiful Thing’

By EILEEN SHAPIRO Brainchild of Leon and The Peoples, actor, singer/ songwriter Leon Robinson proudly announces his greatly anticipated album, Love Is A Beautiful Thing, a release built on the stairway of love, in one […]

Armonite makes great rock music based on the classics - Photo courtesy of band
New Music

Italian Duo Armonite Breaks Out with ‘And The Stars Above’

August 18, 2018 News Comments Off on Italian Duo Armonite Breaks Out with ‘And The Stars Above’

By Eileen Shapiro And the Stars Above is the most recent release from the Italian duo Armonite, the courageous celebration of two classically trained musicians, Paolo Fosso and Jacopo Bigi. They’re on a quest to […]

Alice with Nurse and friend - All Photos © 2018 Craig Hammons
Live Reviews

Alice Cooper Goes Beyond Stage Antics to Deliver True Character

August 18, 2018 News 1

By CRAIG HAMMONS I go way back with Alice Cooper.  I first saw him open up for Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention in the gymnasium of Cal State Fullerton in 1972.  All he […]

Musicians

Michael Franti and Spearhead Add Dates to ‘Stay Human’ Tour

August 17, 2018 News Comments Off on Michael Franti and Spearhead Add Dates to ‘Stay Human’ Tour

By JOHN DALY Michael Franti & Spearhead have added New York, Philadelphia and Nashville dates to their Stay Human tour. Starting Oct. 4 at The Paramount in Huntington, N.Y., the new tour dates include performances […]

concerts

The Kills Show No Signs of Slowing Down With Southern California Shows

August 17, 2018 News Comments Off on The Kills Show No Signs of Slowing Down With Southern California Shows

By DONNA BALANCIA The Kills brought their wild style and high energy shows to Los Angeles this past week with two sold out shows at The Regent and The Glass House in Pomona. It’s been […]

Musicians

Nocturnal Blonde Releases ‘Smart Heart’ Dedicated to Brother

August 17, 2018 News Comments Off on Nocturnal Blonde Releases ‘Smart Heart’ Dedicated to Brother

By Eileen Shapiro This interview is dedicated to Dave Williams, the brother of producer/songwriter/guitarist Richie Williams. In Richie’s own words: Nocturnal Blonde was a studio project born to educate and reach people concerning the issue […]

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