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Month: March 2019

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San Diego Band Electric Mud Leads a SoCal Resurgence of ‘Real Rock and Roll’

March 28, 2019 News Comments Off on San Diego Band Electric Mud Leads a SoCal Resurgence of ‘Real Rock and Roll’

By DONNA BALANCIA Electric Mud wants to re-create the sounds of “real” rock and roll. The band’s album Highway Refugees, recently won Best Rock Album at the San Diego Music Awards.  “We’re soulful rock and […]

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Spare Parts for Broken Hearts, Potty Mouth, Dancing Tongues Bring ‘Madness’ to Hi Hat

March 26, 2019 News Comments Off on Spare Parts for Broken Hearts, Potty Mouth, Dancing Tongues Bring ‘Madness’ to Hi Hat

By NOTES FROM VIVACE Dr. Martens has hosted concerts across various Los Angeles venues and is on a hot streak of booking top local talent. The company recently booked local bands and artists like Beginners, […]

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VIDEO: Lana Del Rey Thanks New Orleans Audience for ‘Indulging My Folk Sensibility’

March 25, 2019 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Lana Del Rey Thanks New Orleans Audience for ‘Indulging My Folk Sensibility’

By JOHN DALY UPDATED: Lana Del Rey gave her first performance of the year, headlining the Buku Music + Art Project at Mardi Gras World in New Orleans. Check out her medley of “Mariners Apartment Complex,”  […]

Bob Mould Review by Dan MacIntosh - Courtesy image
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Review: ‘Sunshine Rock’ by Bob Mould a Great Listen Regardless of Weather

March 24, 2019 News Comments Off on Review: ‘Sunshine Rock’ by Bob Mould a Great Listen Regardless of Weather

By DAN MACINTOSH Bob Mould’s new Sunshine Rock album has been described as one of the former Husker Du leader’s happier projects. However, the thought of Mould singing wall-to-wall happy music is something like picturing […]

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U2’s The Edge Housing Development Upended on Appeal in Sierra Club Malibu Lawsuit

March 22, 2019 News Comments Off on U2’s The Edge Housing Development Upended on Appeal in Sierra Club Malibu Lawsuit

By JOHN DALY The Sierra Club won its appeal on Thursday to prevent U2’s the Edge from building a residential development on Sweetwater Mesa in Malibu. The victory on appeal of the Sweetwater Mesa lawsuit […]

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Kevin Armstrong Lets His Light Finally Shine Bright with New Album ‘Run’ 

March 22, 2019 News Comments Off on Kevin Armstrong Lets His Light Finally Shine Bright with New Album ‘Run’ 

Sideman and Collaborator to David Bowie, Iggy Pop and Morrissey Goes Solo By DONNA BALANCIA Kevin Armstrong isn’t a household name, but he’s probably in your house. With his new solo album, Run, the sideman […]

Lana Dale starts Go Fund Me Page for Dick Dale - Photo by Donna Balancia
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Lana Dale Starts a Go Fund Me Page for Husband Dick Dale, The King of the Surf Guitar

March 20, 2019 News Comments Off on Lana Dale Starts a Go Fund Me Page for Husband Dick Dale, The King of the Surf Guitar

By DONNA BALANCIA A fundraising page for funeral and medical expenses for the late King of The Surf Guitar, Dick Dale, has been established by his wife, Lana Dale. On the Go Fund Me page, […]

Cerny Brothers to release 'Looking for the Good Land' - Courtesy image
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Cerny Brothers Take Listeners on Unforgettable Journey with ‘Looking For The Good Land’

March 20, 2019 News Comments Off on Cerny Brothers Take Listeners on Unforgettable Journey with ‘Looking For The Good Land’

By DONNA BALANCIA The Cerny Brothers bring a treasured piece of home with them on their musical Odyssey Looking For The Good Land. Bob and Scott Cerny take the listener on a long journey with the new […]

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BULLETIN: RIP Dick Dale, ‘King of the Surf Guitar’ Passes Away at 81

March 17, 2019 News Comments Off on BULLETIN: RIP Dick Dale, ‘King of the Surf Guitar’ Passes Away at 81

By DONNA BALANCIA Dick Dale, known as “King of The Surf Guitar,” has passed away, sources said on Sunday. Dale, who had been quietly suffering health issues for many years, was considered a leader in […]

Alejandro Aranda New Song Millennial Love - Courtesy ScaryPoolParty
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Alejandro Aranda of ‘American Idol’ Fame, has a New Song about ‘Millennial Love’

March 16, 2019 News Comments Off on Alejandro Aranda of ‘American Idol’ Fame, has a New Song about ‘Millennial Love’

By DONNA BALANCIA Alejandro Aranda, known to the “American Idol” world as Scary Pool Party has come out with a new song, which he performs in a video on his Instagram Page.  EDITOR NOTE: Aranda’s […]

You Me at Six - A Rood Photo
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You Me At Six Impress at Teragram in Last Few U.S. Stops on ‘Back Again’ Tour

March 16, 2019 News Comments Off on You Me At Six Impress at Teragram in Last Few U.S. Stops on ‘Back Again’ Tour

By JOHN DALY You Me At Six from the UK hit North America on their “Back Again” headlining tour and performed at the Teragram Ballroom, recently. The tour wraps in Atlanta tonight. The U.S. tour kicked […]

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Katey Sagal and The Reluctant Apostles to Bring ‘Anarchy’ to The Mint May 1 and May 2

March 14, 2019 News Comments Off on Katey Sagal and The Reluctant Apostles to Bring ‘Anarchy’ to The Mint May 1 and May 2

By DONNA BALANCIA Katey Sagal and her band, The Reluctant Apostles, will play The Mint on May 1 and May 2. A few tickets are available for Thursday May 2 It will be the debut […]

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The Kooks’ Britpop Isn’t All Cheery with Album ‘Let’s Go Sunshine’

March 12, 2019 News Comments Off on The Kooks’ Britpop Isn’t All Cheery with Album ‘Let’s Go Sunshine’

By DAN MACINTOSH The Kooks are one of the more consistently good Britpop remnants, and Let’s Go Sunshine is their fifth studio release. It’s also one of those albums, though, where bright, pop-rock melodies harbor […]

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‘Scary Pool Party’ Alejandro Aranda Won College Music Contest Before American Idol

March 8, 2019 News Comments Off on ‘Scary Pool Party’ Alejandro Aranda Won College Music Contest Before American Idol

By DONNA BALANCIA American Idol favorite Alejandro Aranda, known as Scary Pool Party, has been a well-loved fixture on the  Southern California music scene and even won a college music contest in 2017. Aranda impressed […]

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We Three of America’s Got Talent Fame Release New Video for ‘Lifeline’

March 8, 2019 News Comments Off on We Three of America’s Got Talent Fame Release New Video for ‘Lifeline’

By JOHN DALY Pop/rock sibling-trio and America’s Got Talent semi-finalists, We Three, have released a new video for their song “Lifeline”. The heartfelt, uplifting track is truly brought to life through the collaboration of We […]

Dennis Quaid and Santa Auzina - Photo by Donna Balanci
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Dennis Quaid Sells Pacific Palisades Home for $5.9 Million

March 8, 2019 News Comments Off on Dennis Quaid Sells Pacific Palisades Home for $5.9 Million

By DONNA BALANCIA Actor and singer-songwriter Dennis Quaid has sold his home in Pacific Palisades for $5.9 million, it was reported in Variety. Quaid and his band Dennis Quaid and The Sharks perform at The […]

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Watch Pomona Musician Alejandro Aranda AKA Scary Pool Party Wow Judges on American Idol

March 7, 2019 News Comments Off on Watch Pomona Musician Alejandro Aranda AKA Scary Pool Party Wow Judges on American Idol

By JOHN DALY Pomona Musician Alejandro Aranda gave the performance of a lifetime on American Idol Tuesday. Aranda performed his original song, “Out Loud,” and left the three judges, Lionel Riichie, Luke Bryan and Katy […]

Iggy and Steve Jones. 'Jim wore a different chain top designed by Michael Schmidt on stage with finger size rings perfect for the kids to hang on to - © 1988 Photo by Paul McAlpine
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A Young Iggy Pop Portrayed Poignantly in Photographer Paul McAlpine’s Book ‘Iggy Pop: Bare & Real’

March 6, 2019 News Comments Off on A Young Iggy Pop Portrayed Poignantly in Photographer Paul McAlpine’s Book ‘Iggy Pop: Bare & Real’

By DONNA BALANCIA A new book of photos documenting Iggy Pop’s early days has just been released and California Rocker has an exclusive inside look. “Iggy Pop: Bare & Real” (Fat Possum Records and Tyrant […]

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Ride For Ronnie Charity Revs Up on May 5 with Motorcycle Ride and Rock Show

March 5, 2019 News Comments Off on Ride For Ronnie Charity Revs Up on May 5 with Motorcycle Ride and Rock Show

By JOHN DALY The fifth annual Ride For Ronnie Motorcycle Ride and Concert will take place on Sunday, May 5, 2019, starting in Glendale and wrapping with a concert in Los Encinos Park in Encino. The event […]

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Live and Bush to Tour the U.S. this Summer to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Albums

March 5, 2019 News Comments Off on Live and Bush to Tour the U.S. this Summer to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Albums

By JOHN DALY Live and Bush will tour this summer to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their albums Throwing Copper and Sixteen Stone with stops at The Greek in Los Angeles, The Concord Pavillion, Black […]

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The Strokes, Eddie Vedder and Red Hot Chili Peppers Headline Ohana Fest 2019

March 4, 2019 News Comments Off on The Strokes, Eddie Vedder and Red Hot Chili Peppers Headline Ohana Fest 2019

By JOHN DALY The Strokes, Eddie Vedder and Red Hot Chili Peppers will headline Ohana Festival, Sept. 27-29 at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, it was announced. In addition to the bands in big […]

Eddie Vedder at Innings Fest - Video and image by John Telleria
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Eddie Vedder Covers ‘Maybe It’s Time’ from ‘A Star Is Born’ at Tempe Fest

March 4, 2019 News Comments Off on Eddie Vedder Covers ‘Maybe It’s Time’ from ‘A Star Is Born’ at Tempe Fest

By DONNA BALANCIA Eddie Vedder was the model for Jackson Maine in “A Star Is Born,” star and director Bradley Cooper has said. Well at the Innings Festival in Tempe, Ariz., Vedder gave his own […]

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Review: Peter Murphy and David J. Bring Bauhaus Back to Life at Novo

March 3, 2019 News Comments Off on Review: Peter Murphy and David J. Bring Bauhaus Back to Life at Novo

By DAN MACINTOSH Vocalist Peter Murphy and bassist/vocalist David J. have involved themselves in many different projects over the years, but to diehard Goth music fans, they’ll forever be associated with the dark sounds of […]

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Watch Ben Stiller Play Trump Lawyer Michael Cohen on SNL

March 3, 2019 News Comments Off on Watch Ben Stiller Play Trump Lawyer Michael Cohen on SNL

By JOHN DALY Ben Stiller portrayed Michael Cohen on Saturday Night Live last night, giving his best impersonation of the embroiled former personal lawyer for Donald Trump. Stiller has had a busy week, guesting on […]

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Tom Petty Family and Friends Curate and Release ‘The Best of Everything’

March 1, 2019 News Comments Off on Tom Petty Family and Friends Curate and Release ‘The Best of Everything’

By DONNA BALANCIA Tom Petty’s The Best Of Everything, a collection of his hits from Mudcrutch, The Heartbreakers and his solo work has been released today via Geffen Records-U/Me. Petty’s family and bandmates curated the selections on […]

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    October 4, 2026 Comments Off on Castle Rat Rocks Tunes of Ancient Lore in Support of New Album ‘The Bestiary’
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Classic US Rocker Reviews

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    Bob Weir Performs ‘Blue Mountain’ and Grateful Dead Music to Packed House at Wiltern
    October 18, 2016 Comments Off on Bob Weir Performs ‘Blue Mountain’ and Grateful Dead Music to Packed House at Wiltern
  • Evan Dando Brings the Juice to The Lemonheads Show at LA’s Teragram Ballroom
    May 26, 2019 Comments Off on Evan Dando Brings the Juice to The Lemonheads Show at LA’s Teragram Ballroom
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East Coast Rocker

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    The Amish Outlaws Kick Off the Summer in Rowdy Style at Dewey Beach
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  • Lord Sonny The Unifier Makes Truth Creative with ‘America’s Newest Hitmaker’
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Vintage Interviews

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    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
  • Revolushn Band Talks Music, SoCal Gigs at Molly Malone’s, Blacklight District
    February 8, 2018 Comments Off on Revolushn Band Talks Music, SoCal Gigs at Molly Malone’s, Blacklight District
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    Bruce Springsteen Celebrates John Fogerty at American Music Honors
    May 1, 2025 Comments Off on Bruce Springsteen Celebrates John Fogerty at American Music Honors
  • David Byrne Begs the Question ‘Who Is the Sky?’ in Stunning Hollywood Bowl Show
    September 8, 2026 Comments Off on David Byrne Begs the Question ‘Who Is the Sky?’ in Stunning Hollywood Bowl Show
  • Felly delivers emotive performance at The Echo - Photos by Notes From Vivace
    Felly Makes ‘Waves,’ Opener Breakup Shoes ‘Dreams’ at The Echo in LA
    October 26, 2025 Comments Off on Felly Makes ‘Waves,’ Opener Breakup Shoes ‘Dreams’ at The Echo in LA
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