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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Latest

Rare Photos by King: 1984 Motley Crue ‘Shout At The Devil’ Tour

August 16, 2018 News Comments Off on Rare Photos by King: 1984 Motley Crue ‘Shout At The Devil’ Tour

By RICHARD KING My connection with Motley Crue started when I saw the Too Fast For Love album in a record store. The record store had a wall of that album showing Vince Neil’s crotch […]

concerts

New Attitude, New Acts: Echo Park Rising 2018 Goes ‘Solo’

August 16, 2018 News Comments Off on New Attitude, New Acts: Echo Park Rising 2018 Goes ‘Solo’

By JOHN DALY It’s a breakout year at Echo Park Rising music fest, as some local favorites try out new material and new solo acts. The annual festival that encompasses Echo Park venues, businesses — […]

Alicia Blue to perform at Young Center benefit - Courtesy photo
concerts

Locals Only: Alicia Blue, Scary Pool Party, Mind Monogram Perform for Young Center

August 15, 2018 News Comments Off on Locals Only: Alicia Blue, Scary Pool Party, Mind Monogram Perform for Young Center

By JOHN DALY Alicia Blue, Scary Pool Party and Mind Monogram headline a benefit night of music and art at DBA256 in Pomona on Friday, Aug. 17. Proceeds from the evening, called Keep Families Together, […]

concerts

Randy Newman Brings Nostalgia and Musical Commentary to Hollywood Bowl

August 15, 2018 News Comments Off on Randy Newman Brings Nostalgia and Musical Commentary to Hollywood Bowl

By DAN MACINTOSH Randy Newman’s concert at the Hollywood Bowl was billed as “Randy Newman: The Albums 1968-2018,” and his extensive 28-song setlist more than lived up to this ambitious billing. Anyone seeing Newman for […]

In The Biz

LA Philharmonic Names Philip Koester to Top Marketing Job

August 14, 2018 News Comments Off on LA Philharmonic Names Philip Koester to Top Marketing Job

By JOHN DALY Philip Koester has been named vice president of marketing and communications for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, it was announced. Koester joins the LA Phil from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association, where he […]

interviews

Interview: Static And Surrender Vying to be Part of ‘New Music Industry’

August 14, 2018 News Comments Off on Interview: Static And Surrender Vying to be Part of ‘New Music Industry’

By JOHN DALY Static and Surrender are touring California promoting their new self-titled album, and they’re learning a thing or two along the way. The dynamic San Francisco-based band will stop in Danville, Redding and Los […]

Musicians

RIP: We ‘Say a Little Prayer’ for Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul

August 13, 2018 News Comments Off on RIP: We ‘Say a Little Prayer’ for Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul

By JOHN DALY Aretha Franklin, known as The Queen of Soul, has passed away at 76 years old, surrounded by friends and family in Detroit, it was reported Thursday, Aug. 16. Franklin was diagnosed with […]

By CRAIG HAMMONS

Hammons Review: Juke Box Hero Tour Wraps to Rock and Roll Satisfaction

August 13, 2018 News Comments Off on Hammons Review: Juke Box Hero Tour Wraps to Rock and Roll Satisfaction

By CRAIG HAMMONS The Juke Box Hero’s tour wrapped up in Irvine to a crowd of happy Rock and Rollers. What more can you ask for on a hot summer night but to be outdoors […]

The Kills are joined by Saul Williams at The Regent - Photo courtesy of The Kills
concerts

The Kills Play The Regent, The Glass House and Open for Interpol in October

August 12, 2018 News Comments Off on The Kills Play The Regent, The Glass House and Open for Interpol in October

By JOHN DALY The Kills will host special guest Saul Williams at their concert at The Regent Theater Monday, and the dynamic duo get support from local favorite Plague Vendor at The Glass House in […]

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