US Rocker®

US Rocker®

  • Reviews
  • Interviews
  • Home
  • News
  • About
Home2018

Year: 2018

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

Spencer Robinson and The Wolf Spiders
[…]

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 […]

Alice Bag Photo by Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Punk Rock Woman Warrior Alice Bag Has ‘Blueprint’ for Society

April 11, 2018 News Comments Off on Punk Rock Woman Warrior Alice Bag Has ‘Blueprint’ for Society

By DONNA BALANCIA As a young Chicana from East Los Angeles, Alice Bag wasn’t supposed to have a voice. That’s why she has devoted her life to helping others find theirs. At her record release […]

Gwen Stefani - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Gwen Stefani Launches Las Vegas Residency at Planet Hollywood in June

April 10, 2018 News Comments Off on Gwen Stefani Launches Las Vegas Residency at Planet Hollywood in June

By DONNA BALANCIA Gwen Stefani will launch a 25-show Las Vegas residency at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino on June 27. The show, called Gwen Stefani – Just a Girl is set for dates this […]

The Perfume Burned His Eyes
Musicians

Lou Reed Portrayed as Offbeat Mentor in Novel by Michael Imperioli

April 10, 2018 News Comments Off on Lou Reed Portrayed as Offbeat Mentor in Novel by Michael Imperioli

‘Sopranos’ Actor Signs New Book Tonight By DONNA BALANCIA New York City in the 1970s was a rough place for a kid. In a time before cell phones and social media, it was easy to […]

The Residents - Photo by Craig Hammons
By CRAIG HAMMONS

The Residents Bring Their Brand of Bizarre to Sold Out Show at The Regent

April 9, 2018 News Comments Off on The Residents Bring Their Brand of Bizarre to Sold Out Show at The Regent

By CRAIG HAMMONS The Residents started their 2018 In Between Dreams tour of North America back at the historic Regent Theater in downtown Los Angeles.  These purveyors of the avant-garde and bizarre brought their brand […]

Derek Smalls new album Smalls Change
By DAN MACINTOSH

Review: Derek Smalls ‘Goes To Eleven’ With Album, ‘Smalls Change’

April 7, 2018 News Comments Off on Review: Derek Smalls ‘Goes To Eleven’ With Album, ‘Smalls Change’

By DAN MACINTOSH Derek Smalls is actor-musician Harry Shearer’s bass-playing character in “This Is Spinal Tap,” the funniest rock parody of all time. Thematically, the album sort of picks up where the movie left off. […]

Records

Megadeth Debut Album ‘Killing Is My Business …’ Gets June 8 Reissue

April 6, 2018 News Comments Off on Megadeth Debut Album ‘Killing Is My Business …’ Gets June 8 Reissue

 By JOHN DALY Considered one of the best thrash metal albums ever, Megadeth will reissue its debut album “Killing Is My Business…and Business Is Good!” on June 8. The band has partnered with Century Media and Legacy […]

Musicians

Le Butcherettes Sign With Rise Records, Release New Single

April 6, 2018 News Comments Off on Le Butcherettes Sign With Rise Records, Release New Single

By DONNA BALANCIA Le Butcherettes have signed with the BMG-owned punk-metal label, Rise Records, and have released a new single, “spider/WAVES.” The El Paso-based garage punk band that features the dynamic frontwoman Teri Gender Bender, […]

Sting and Shaggy release track 44/876
Musicians

Sting and Shaggy Tease with Release of Title Track from ’44/876′

April 6, 2018 News 1

By DONNA BALANCIA Our favorite Jamaican-style brothers from other mothers, Sting and Shaggy, have released the title track of their upcoming album, 44/876. The album will be released through A&M/Interscope Records and is available for pre-order. […]

Musicians

Arctic Monkeys’ ‘Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino’ Album Hits May 11

April 5, 2018 News Comments Off on Arctic Monkeys’ ‘Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino’ Album Hits May 11

By JOHN DALY Arctic Monkeys will release their first album in five years, Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino, on May 11. The group’s sixth record was produced by James Ford and Alex Turner and was recorded […]

Musicians

Missing Persons with Dale Bozzio Kicks Off Palm Springs Fashion Week

April 4, 2018 News Comments Off on Missing Persons with Dale Bozzio Kicks Off Palm Springs Fashion Week

By DOTTIE PARIS PALM SPRINGS – Missing Persons with their famous frontwoman Dale Bozzio will perform at the Style Fashion Week Opening Reception at the V Palm Springs Thursday night. The concert will kick off the […]

Posts pagination

« 1 … 13 14 15 … 19 »

Classic US Rocker Reviews

  • No Picture
    After 17 Years, Fans Still Catch a Wild Show by At The Drive In and Pals Le Butcherettes at The Shrine
    May 16, 2017 Comments Off on After 17 Years, Fans Still Catch a Wild Show by At The Drive In and Pals Le Butcherettes at The Shrine
  • Hammons Review: The Crazy World of Arthur Brown Still Amazes the Fans Almost a Half Century Later
    February 19, 2017 Comments Off on Hammons Review: The Crazy World of Arthur Brown Still Amazes the Fans Almost a Half Century Later
  • Brian Wilson Live at the Roxy Theatre - Photo by Paul Natkin
    ‘Brian Wilson: Live at the Roxy Theatre’ Reissued to Honor Beach Boys Founder
    November 7, 2025 Comments Off on ‘Brian Wilson: Live at the Roxy Theatre’ Reissued to Honor Beach Boys Founder
  • Pat Todd and The Rankoutsiders - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
    Pat Todd, Lights Out Levine, Rock Out at Hot Venue Maui Sugar Mill
    January 15, 2016 Comments Off on Pat Todd, Lights Out Levine, Rock Out at Hot Venue Maui Sugar Mill
  • Parquet Courts Have Seen Shinier Days as Band Disses LA on Heels of Cancelled Orange County Show
    August 22, 2016 1

Follow US Rocker on Facebook

US Rocker Video Playlist: All-Time Greats

Reviews

  • ‘Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh’ Auction Gives Famous Rocker a Chance to ‘Get More Stuff’
    November 12, 2025 Comments Off on ‘Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh’ Auction Gives Famous Rocker a Chance to ‘Get More Stuff’
  • Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony Takes Center Stage in LA
    November 9, 2025 Comments Off on Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony Takes Center Stage in LA
  • Garbage Proves a Treasure to Fans in Boise, Despite Limiting Future Tour Dates
    October 21, 2025 Comments Off on Garbage Proves a Treasure to Fans in Boise, Despite Limiting Future Tour Dates

Iggy Pop Bare and Real

Iggy Pop Bare and Real

East Coast Rocker

  • The Amish Outlaws rock the crowds - Photo by Donna Balancia
    The Amish Outlaws Kick Off the Summer in Rowdy Style at Dewey Beach
    May 30, 2023 Comments Off on The Amish Outlaws Kick Off the Summer in Rowdy Style at Dewey Beach
  • Inspirational Smitty The Creator Rises from the Streets of Little Haiti to Global Fame
    April 28, 2023 Comments Off on Inspirational Smitty The Creator Rises from the Streets of Little Haiti to Global Fame
  • Lord Sonny The Unifier Makes Truth Creative with ‘America’s Newest Hitmaker’
    March 12, 2023 Comments Off on Lord Sonny The Unifier Makes Truth Creative with ‘America’s Newest Hitmaker’
  • For Famed Rock Photog, Wet Leg Reminiscent of Early Days of Queen
    August 15, 2022 Comments Off on For Famed Rock Photog, Wet Leg Reminiscent of Early Days of Queen
  • Robert Plant and Alison Krauss ‘Raising The Roof’ Tour Heads West
    July 21, 2022 Comments Off on Robert Plant and Alison Krauss ‘Raising The Roof’ Tour Heads West

California Rocker®

  • No Picture
    RIP: Robbie Robertson, Songwriter Who ‘Drove Old Dixie Down,’ Passes Away at 80
    August 10, 2023 Comments Off on RIP: Robbie Robertson, Songwriter Who ‘Drove Old Dixie Down,’ Passes Away at 80
  • The Ocean Blue - Darin Back image
    Release: The Ocean Blue Opens ‘Davy Jones’ Locker’ Again, Drops New Video + Track
    August 7, 2023 Comments Off on Release: The Ocean Blue Opens ‘Davy Jones’ Locker’ Again, Drops New Video + Track
  • Releases: Brian Setzer, Nils Lofgren Albums Lead the New Music of the Week
    July 21, 2023 Comments Off on Releases: Brian Setzer, Nils Lofgren Albums Lead the New Music of the Week
  • Sparks - Photos by LUIS MORENO
    Review + Photos: Sparks and They Might Be Giants Light it Up at The Hollywood Bowl
    July 19, 2023 Comments Off on Review + Photos: Sparks and They Might Be Giants Light it Up at The Hollywood Bowl
  • Star Party, The Binges and Ames Flames Draw Crowds to the Redwood for Donny Popejoy + Pope Tribute
    July 4, 2023 Comments Off on Star Party, The Binges and Ames Flames Draw Crowds to the Redwood for Donny Popejoy + Pope Tribute

Buy It: Ebae Bongos EP

California Rocker Playlist

THE KINKS PLAYLIST

California Rocker Select No. 21

Send Omaha Steaks and Gifts

Thrifty Rental AAA Discount

Exclusive AAA Rental Car Discounts. Save 8% with your AAA car rental discount code.

Vintage Interviews

  • Nick Waterhouse Nick Waterhouse - Photo © Donna Balancia
    Interview: Nick Waterhouse Keeps The Machine Rolling With New Album, ‘Never Twice’
    October 13, 2016 Comments Off on Interview: Nick Waterhouse Keeps The Machine Rolling With New Album, ‘Never Twice’
  • Nova Twins - Photos by Notes From Vivace
    Nova Twins, Pleasure Pill and Milly Impress at Zebulon – Photos and Review
    July 28, 2025 Comments Off on Nova Twins, Pleasure Pill and Milly Impress at Zebulon – Photos and Review
  • Lisa Crawley - All photos by Notes From Vivace for US Rocker
    Review and Interview with Multi-Talented Lisa Crawley at Hotel Cafe
    April 16, 2025 Comments Off on Review and Interview with Multi-Talented Lisa Crawley at Hotel Cafe
  • Bonnie Raitt - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
    Bonnie Raitt and Musician Friends Celebrate Marty Grebb at Canyon Club
    May 30, 2015 Comments Off on Bonnie Raitt and Musician Friends Celebrate Marty Grebb at Canyon Club
  • Eddie Japan - All photos by Paul McAlpine
    Eddie Japan with Greg Hawkes Let the Music Tell the Story in Boston
    August 18, 2024 Comments Off on Eddie Japan with Greg Hawkes Let the Music Tell the Story in Boston
  • Dead Milkmen © 2015 Heather Harris
    The Dead Milkmen Speak – Q and A Interview with Dean Clean Sabatino
    April 17, 2015 1
  • Matthieu Bitton - Photo © Donna Balancia
    Photographer Mathieu Bitton Shares Colorful Life Through Images
    November 2, 2016 Comments Off on Photographer Mathieu Bitton Shares Colorful Life Through Images




Copyright © 2026 | MH Magazine WordPress Theme by MH Themes

error: Content is Trademarked and copyrighted.