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Reviews

Dime Box Band and Danny and The Doorknobs Make it a Family Affair at Cinema Bar

December 30, 2019 News Comments Off on Dime Box Band and Danny and The Doorknobs Make it a Family Affair at Cinema Bar

By DONNA BALANCIA Saturday night at the Cinema Bar was the setting for some swinging country-punk and rock that packed the small Culver City room with friends, family and longtime fans. And it’s still the […]

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GRAMMY-Nominated Blues Great Sugaray Rayford to Ring in New Year’s Eve at The Mint

December 29, 2019 News Comments Off on GRAMMY-Nominated Blues Great Sugaray Rayford to Ring in New Year’s Eve at The Mint

By JOHN DALY GRAMMY-nominated blues great Caron “Sugaray” Rayford will take his talents to The Mint stage in Los Angeles for New Year’s Eve, this Tuesday night. Presented by KJAZZ, Sugaray Rayford at The Mint […]

The Untouchables at Saint Rocke - Photo by Luis Moreno
Musicians

Review: Untouchables Deliver The Ska-Soul Sound for Holiday Gift at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach

December 29, 2019 News Comments Off on Review: Untouchables Deliver The Ska-Soul Sound for Holiday Gift at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach

Words and Photos By LUIS MORENO It was the night after Christmas, but for this crowd the best gift was worth the wait as The Untouchables delivered a dose of holiday cheer at Saint Rocke. […]

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Mike Campbell and Group Play Acoustic Rendition of ‘Run Run Rudolph’

December 25, 2019 News Comments Off on Mike Campbell and Group Play Acoustic Rendition of ‘Run Run Rudolph’

By JOHN DALY Mike Campbell and his crew got together to give an acoustic rendition of the holiday favorite “Run Run Rudolph,” on social media. Campbell with Marilyn Martin, Sharon Celani and John McFee have […]

Robert Smith of The Cure-3 Photo by Donna Balancia (1 of 1)
Live Reviews

The Rolling Stones, Peter Frampton, KAABOO, The Cure: The Year in Photos 2019

December 24, 2019 News Comments Off on The Rolling Stones, Peter Frampton, KAABOO, The Cure: The Year in Photos 2019

CALIFORNIA ROCKER STAFF We get a lot of photos here at California Rocker and many don’t get featured as they may deserve. From Steven Adler to Peter Frampton, from Moby and KAABOO to The Cure […]

Iggy Pop to receive Lifetime Achievement Award UK TV Commercial
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Iggy Pop’s New Travel Advert Shows Music Legend’s Sense of Humor

December 23, 2019 News Comments Off on Iggy Pop’s New Travel Advert Shows Music Legend’s Sense of Humor

Iggy Pop to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award By DONNA BALANCIA Iggy Pop isn’t merely one of the world’s most famous musicians; he’s got an impressive and lengthy list of feature film and TV credits. It […]

Bruce Springsteen Winterland 1978
Musicians

Bruce Springsteen Releases ‘Darkness Tour’ Live Recordings from Winterland 1978

December 20, 2019 News Comments Off on Bruce Springsteen Releases ‘Darkness Tour’ Live Recordings from Winterland 1978

By DONNA BALANCIA Bruce Springsteen has released newly remastered live recordings from the 1978 Darkness Tour, called Winterland 12/15/78 and Winterland 12/16/78. The two San Francisco recordings are a rare find. Winterland 12/15/78 was the […]

Mariah Carey All I Want for Christmas Is You Video
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Pop Superstar Mariah Carey Enjoying Unprecedented Success with Christmas Recordings

December 20, 2019 News Comments Off on Pop Superstar Mariah Carey Enjoying Unprecedented Success with Christmas Recordings

Mariah Carey New Video: ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ By JOHN DALY Mariah Carey has premiered the video “All I Want for Christmas Is You (Make My Wish Come True Edition)” for fans, […]

Tom Petty For Real Tribute Track
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Tom Petty Tribute Track Released by Second-Gen Rockers Jakob Dylan, Dhani Harrison, Nelsons

December 20, 2019 News Comments Off on Tom Petty Tribute Track Released by Second-Gen Rockers Jakob Dylan, Dhani Harrison, Nelsons

Traveling Wilburys-Style Song to Raise Money for Midnight Mission By DONNA BALANCIA A new Tom Petty tribute track, a cover of “For Real,” has been released by the sons of musicians with whom Petty worked. […]

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Musicians

Violent Femmes, A Flock of Seagulls and Wang Chung to Play 80s Weekend #9 in February

December 19, 2019 News Comments Off on Violent Femmes, A Flock of Seagulls and Wang Chung to Play 80s Weekend #9 in February

By JOHN DALY Violent Femmes, A Flock of Seagulls and Wang Chung head a list of beloved musicians for “80s Weekend #9” at the Microsoft Theater on February 15 in Los Angeles. The love for […]

Ryan Reynolds lights the Get Out Candle on Tonight Show
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Ryan Reynolds Lights Up a Special Guest-Clearing Candle on ‘Tonight Show’

December 18, 2019 News Comments Off on Ryan Reynolds Lights Up a Special Guest-Clearing Candle on ‘Tonight Show’

By JOHN DALY Ryan Reynolds showed “Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” viewers what to do when holiday guests won’t leave, lighting up a candle with a “special” scent. Guests finally took the smelly cue from […]

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Musicians

Indie On the Rise: Notes From Vivace Talks Music Therapy with Mars Rodriguez

December 18, 2019 News Comments Off on Indie On the Rise: Notes From Vivace Talks Music Therapy with Mars Rodriguez

By NOTES FROM VIVACE I get invited to catch sets by various musicians and bands that are new to me. I do my best to go when invited or ask that I get kept in […]

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George Michael Band Wham! Tells ‘Behind the Scenes’ Story for Hit ‘Last Christmas’

December 16, 2019 News Comments Off on George Michael Band Wham! Tells ‘Behind the Scenes’ Story for Hit ‘Last Christmas’

By JOHN DALY George Michael band Wham! uploaded a nostalgic “behind-the-video” look at their  successful record-breaking single “Last Christmas.” George Michael and friends enjoy chilly air, snowflakes and frosted hair in this 1984 video that […]

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Live Reviews

Dan MacIntosh Review: Robyn Hitchcock Takes Song Requests With Humor at Largo

December 16, 2019 News Comments Off on Dan MacIntosh Review: Robyn Hitchcock Takes Song Requests With Humor at Largo

By DAN MACINTOSH LOS ANGELES – Robyn Hitchcock returned to the Largo at the Coronet with a set of songs mainly drawn from internet fan requests. In fact, he oftentimes took a little extra time […]

Plague Vendor - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
Musicians

Lana Del Rey, Plague Vendor, Weyes Blood Make California Rocker Best Albums of 2019 List

December 14, 2019 News Comments Off on Lana Del Rey, Plague Vendor, Weyes Blood Make California Rocker Best Albums of 2019 List

By CALIFORNIA ROCKER STAFF The California Rocker Best Albums of 2019 list includes pure California gold as new sounds in music dominated the year. New entries into the music world and strong collections by veteran rockers […]

Tommy Rebel and the Righteous in Concert - McDowell photo
Musicians

PREMIERE: Tommy Rebel and the Righteous Rock The ‘Back Roads’

December 11, 2019 News Comments Off on PREMIERE: Tommy Rebel and the Righteous Rock The ‘Back Roads’

By DONNA BALANCIA Tommy Rebel and the Righteous rock the house with the new track “Back Roads,” which they premiere here at California Rocker. The Austin-based trio is comprised of lead vocalist and guitarist Tommy […]

Alicia Keys and Billie Eilish perform 'Ocean Eyes' on Late Late Show - Courtesy CBS
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Billie Eilish and Alicia Keys Perform ‘Ocean Eyes’ Duet on ‘Late Late Show’

December 10, 2019 News Comments Off on Billie Eilish and Alicia Keys Perform ‘Ocean Eyes’ Duet on ‘Late Late Show’

By DONNA BALANCIA Alicia Keys turned her “Late Late Show” guest-host interview area into a performance space and played a duet of “Ocean Eyes” with Billie Eilish. “I didn’t bring this thing here for nothing,” […]

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Robert De Niro and Al Pacino Should Share Oscar Gold for Scenes Together in ‘The Irishman’

December 10, 2019 News Comments Off on Robert De Niro and Al Pacino Should Share Oscar Gold for Scenes Together in ‘The Irishman’

Film Review By DONNA BALANCIA There’s just too much that’s good about director Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman.” The dialogue, the acting, the direction, set dressing, costumes and lighting all come together to create a great […]

Jesika Von Rabbit Blue Christmas - Premiere for California Rocker
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PREMIERE: Jesika Von Rabbit ‘Blue Christmas’ Video Would be Fit for The King

December 9, 2019 News Comments Off on PREMIERE: Jesika Von Rabbit ‘Blue Christmas’ Video Would be Fit for The King

By DONNA BALANCIA Jesika Von Rabbit has created a musical winter fantasy with her video for the classic Elvis Presley track “Blue Christmas.” The video for Von Rabbit’s version of “Blue Christmas” is an adventure all […]

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Pee-wee Herman ‘Big Adventure’ Tour to Pedal to Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco

December 9, 2019 News Comments Off on Pee-wee Herman ‘Big Adventure’ Tour to Pedal to Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco

By JOHN DALY Pee-wee Herman will bicycle the feature film, “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure,” across the U.S. and into a theatre near you as the Tim Burton-directed movie turns 35 this year. “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure 35th […]

Allah-Las photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
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Concerts: Pete Yorn, Allah-Las and The Blasters Play Shows in SoCal

December 8, 2019 News Comments Off on Concerts: Pete Yorn, Allah-Las and The Blasters Play Shows in SoCal

By CALIFORNIA ROCKER STAFF Pete Yorn, The Allah-Las and X with The Blasters will be performing at various venues in the Los Angeles area over the next couple of weeks.  It’s truly the season to […]

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Musicians

Jennifer Lopez Loves Chad on Saturday Night Live, A-Rod Gets Jealous

December 8, 2019 News Comments Off on Jennifer Lopez Loves Chad on Saturday Night Live, A-Rod Gets Jealous

By JOHN DALY Jennifer Lopez had a new but brief romance on Saturday Night Live and Alex Rodriguez was not happy about it. The object of J Lo’s affection? None other than Chad, the lovable […]

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Deerhoof and The Raincoats Records Get Remastered by Kill Rock Stars

December 6, 2019 News Comments Off on Deerhoof and The Raincoats Records Get Remastered by Kill Rock Stars

By JOHN DALY Deerhoof and The Raincoats have released remastered albums through Kill Rock Stars, it was announced. Deerhoof’s The Man, The King, The Girl (1997) and the self-titled The Raincoats  (1979) have both been […]

Musicians

Paul McCartney and Wings ‘Band On The Run’ Cover Had Famous Faces, Released on This Day in 1973

December 5, 2019 News Comments Off on Paul McCartney and Wings ‘Band On The Run’ Cover Had Famous Faces, Released on This Day in 1973

By DONNA BALANCIA Band On The Run may be the best album released by Paul McCartney and Wings, but aside from the great songs in the collection, there are some pretty famous faces on its  […]

Cyanide - feature
Musicians

Daniel Caesar Hits the Right Notes with ‘Cyanide: Remix ft. Koffee’

December 4, 2019 News Comments Off on Daniel Caesar Hits the Right Notes with ‘Cyanide: Remix ft. Koffee’

By DONNA BALANCIA The music by Daniel Caesar leaves a lasting impression, and it can keep the listener on a positive vibe for long afterwards. Relationships blossom and sometimes wilt when not tended, Caesar seems […]

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Jehnny Beth Releases Video for ‘I’m The Man’ from ‘Peaky Blinders’ Soundtrack

December 3, 2019 News Comments Off on Jehnny Beth Releases Video for ‘I’m The Man’ from ‘Peaky Blinders’ Soundtrack

By DONNA BALANCIA Jehnny Beth has released the new video for “I’m The Man,” a track featured on the new soundtrack for the UK TV show “Peaky Blinders.” The video is introduced via spoken word […]

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Classic US Rocker Reviews

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    VIDEO: Check Out Gonzo From Tribal Seeds Live at The Standing Room in Hermosa Beach
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    December 16, 2019 Comments Off on Dan MacIntosh Review: Robyn Hitchcock Takes Song Requests With Humor at Largo

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Reviews

  • Switchfoot and Anberlin are on tour - Photos by Notes From Vivace
    Switchfoot and Anberlin Get the Crowds Hopping on the LA Stop of ‘Forever Now’ Tour
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East Coast Rocker

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    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
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Vintage Interviews

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    Bob Weir, Co-Founder of The Grateful Dead, Passes Away Following Cancer Battle
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    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
  • Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders Talks to KCSN about Alone - by California Rocker
    Chrissie Hynde Talks About Real Music and Pretenders New Album ‘Alone’ in Interview on 88.5 KCSN
    October 11, 2016 Comments Off on Chrissie Hynde Talks About Real Music and Pretenders New Album ‘Alone’ in Interview on 88.5 KCSN
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    Dave Pirner and Soul Asylum Celebrate Their ‘Change of Fortune’ at The Whisky A Go Go
    July 29, 2016 Comments Off on Dave Pirner and Soul Asylum Celebrate Their ‘Change of Fortune’ at The Whisky A Go Go
  • Kevin Armstrong with Iggy Pop in 1986 - Photo by Paul McAlpine
    EXCLUSIVE: Guitarist and Producer Kevin Armstrong Talks ‘Second Chance’ With Iggy Pop
    July 23, 2017 Comments Off on EXCLUSIVE: Guitarist and Producer Kevin Armstrong Talks ‘Second Chance’ With Iggy Pop
  • Cheetah Chrome, r, with Bruce Duff performs with James Williamson last January at Bootleg in LA - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
    Facebook F***s Cheetah Chrome Out of his Name; Punk Legend Battles Company Over Identity
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