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Live Reviews

Video: Sluka Takes a Colorful Approach to Cover ‘Iko Iko’

December 19, 2020 News Comments Off on Video: Sluka Takes a Colorful Approach to Cover ‘Iko Iko’

By JOHN DALY It’s never a dull moment for Sluka. The band which takes the last name of founder and frontman Christopher Sluka, has released an inspiring new take on “Iko Iko,” and it’s colorful […]

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Live Reviews

Guards Partners with Maison Kitsune on Energetic Track ‘Life is a War’

November 29, 2020 News Comments Off on Guards Partners with Maison Kitsune on Energetic Track ‘Life is a War’

By AVA LIVERSIDGE After individual Guards members found themselves in a series of high-profile rendezvous including collaborations with Lana Del Rey, Tame Impala, the Arctic Monkeys, and Strokes member Nick Valensi, Guards have come back […]

Live Reviews

Idiot Grins do Louvin Brothers Proud with New Album ‘Thoughts & Prayers’

November 24, 2020 News Comments Off on Idiot Grins do Louvin Brothers Proud with New Album ‘Thoughts & Prayers’

By JOHN DALY Oakland band Idiot Grins do the Louvin Brothers proud with the new album Thoughts & Prayers. The band’s new album Thoughts & Prayers is a covers release of the Louvin Brothers’ 1959 […]

Live Reviews

OK Cowgirl Shakes the Ground With Indie-Pop Track ‘Get Gone’

November 4, 2020 News Comments Off on OK Cowgirl Shakes the Ground With Indie-Pop Track ‘Get Gone’

By AVA LIVERSIDGE Frontwoman Leah Lavigne’s OK Cowgirl makes their ethereal indie-rock debut with single “Get Gone.” As reflected upon in OK Cowgirl’s exclusive American Songwriter interview, the band pays tribute to their Detroit, now […]

Hospitalman Angela Mello, a general duty corpsman assigned to Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) (left), and Ens. Kaitlyn Leibing, a staff nurse assigned to one of NMCSD’s internal medicine wards (right), don 3D-printed face shields, donated to the hospital by Southwest Regional Maintenance Center
Musicians

Review: Patrick Ames Honors a Range of ‘Essential Workers’ with Latest Single

October 31, 2020 News Comments Off on Review: Patrick Ames Honors a Range of ‘Essential Workers’ with Latest Single

By JOHN DALY Patrick Ames shows his latest passion in a new song he just released called “Essential Workers,” in tribute the most selfless among us. Ames is the first to admit he always placed […]

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Review: LA Band Starveya Gets Five Stars for Heavenly Single ‘Let You In’

October 26, 2020 News Comments Off on Review: LA Band Starveya Gets Five Stars for Heavenly Single ‘Let You In’

By JOHN DALY Los Angeles-based psychedelic indie rock band Starveya captures hearts with its latest single, the gorgeous “Let You In.” It’s rewarding to find music that resonates, and with “Let You In,” Starveya takes […]

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Musicians

Jesika von Rabbit, Thumpasaurus, Afrolicious Perform Virtually at Joshua Tree Music Fest

October 23, 2020 News Comments Off on Jesika von Rabbit, Thumpasaurus, Afrolicious Perform Virtually at Joshua Tree Music Fest

By AVA LIVERSIDGE Jesika von Rabbit has never shied away from outlandish expression or an exuberant piece of performance art, so it is no surprise that she has taken on the daunting challenge of energizing […]

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Review: Jefferson Starship Performance Revs Up Drive-In Crowd at OC Fair

October 22, 2020 News Comments Off on Review: Jefferson Starship Performance Revs Up Drive-In Crowd at OC Fair

By DAN MACINTOSH COSTA MESA, CA – Jefferson Starship’s performance out on the OC Fair’s parking lot blacktop revealed how not all drive-in shows are the same. Unlike Dawes’ show the night before in Anaheim, […]

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Review: Dawes Music a Smooth Ride for Fans at Drive-In Concert in Anaheim

October 19, 2020 News Comments Off on Review: Dawes Music a Smooth Ride for Fans at Drive-In Concert in Anaheim

By DAN MACINTOSH ANAHEIM, CA – Dawes helped meet a big need when this critically-acclaimed Los Angeles band performed in what was essentially the Angel Stadium parking lot on Saturday night. Some may not consider […]

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Interview: Sweet and Tender Hooligans Drive the Love of Morrissey and The Smiths

October 16, 2020 News Comments Off on Interview: Sweet and Tender Hooligans Drive the Love of Morrissey and The Smiths

Beloved Tribute Band to Play OC Fair and Events Center By DAN MACINTOSH Since you’re reading California Rocker right now, you’re probably thinking you’d much rather be watching live music than surfing the Internet. Sweet […]

Musicians

Interview: David Freiberg Talks Jefferson Starship Legacy and a Future Including Drive-In Concerts

October 9, 2020 News Comments Off on Interview: David Freiberg Talks Jefferson Starship Legacy and a Future Including Drive-In Concerts

By DAN MACINTOSH Jefferson Starship evolved out of the San Francisco hippie band, Jefferson Airplane, so this musical collective’s roots go way back. Now, the group is set to play a drive-in concert at the […]

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Eddie Van Halen Dies at 65 Following Long Battle with Cancer

October 6, 2020 News Comments Off on Eddie Van Halen Dies at 65 Following Long Battle with Cancer

By JOHN DALY Eddie Van Halen, co-founder of Van Halen, has passed away from cancer at the age of 65, his son reported via social media. “I can’t believe I’m having to write this, but […]

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Interview: Speed of Light Talks New Music, ‘Bands in a Barbershop’ and Echo Park Rising 2020

September 25, 2020 News Comments Off on Interview: Speed of Light Talks New Music, ‘Bands in a Barbershop’ and Echo Park Rising 2020

By NOTES FROM VIVACE Punk band Speed of Light are known for energetic live performances. Riley, Cameron and Tyler have cultivated a devoted fan base through the “Bands in a Barbershop” punk scene in Echo […]

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Daryl Hall’s ‘Live From Daryl’s House’ Rebounds with Tommy Shaw of Styx and Ty Taylor of Vintage Trouble

September 16, 2020 News Comments Off on Daryl Hall’s ‘Live From Daryl’s House’ Rebounds with Tommy Shaw of Styx and Ty Taylor of Vintage Trouble

Live From Daryl’s House […]

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Review: Guided By Voices Shows Multi-Faceted Talents with New Album ‘Mirorred Aztec’

September 2, 2020 News Comments Off on Review: Guided By Voices Shows Multi-Faceted Talents with New Album ‘Mirorred Aztec’

By AVA LIVERSIDGE Guided By Voices always have, and still do, speak for themselves. Decades after their debut album, Sandbox (1987), the groups remain impressively unscathed by the corporate trappings of a transformed music industry. […]

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Musicians

VMA Winners: Miley Cyrus Swings, Lady Gaga Masks Up at MTV Video Music Awards

August 30, 2020 News Comments Off on VMA Winners: Miley Cyrus Swings, Lady Gaga Masks Up at MTV Video Music Awards

By JOHN DALY Miley Cyrus revived the wrecking ball with her performance and Lady Gaga was named artist of the year at the MTV Video Music Awards Sunday night from New York. The Weeknd won […]

Musicians

Review: Iggy Pop and ‘The Stooges Live at Goose Lake’ a Gem, Scratches and All

August 21, 2020 News Comments Off on Review: Iggy Pop and ‘The Stooges Live at Goose Lake’ a Gem, Scratches and All

By DAN MACINTOSH With Live at Goose Lake: August 8th 1970, Third Man Record has released the final performance by the original Stooges. It’s perfectly appropriate to make this live performance of the Funhouse album […]

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Musicians

The Chicks Make Their Return with ‘Gaslighter’ Just When We Needed Them

August 16, 2020 News Comments Off on The Chicks Make Their Return with ‘Gaslighter’ Just When We Needed Them

By DAN MACINTOSH If all you know about Gaslighter, the new album by The Chicks (formerly Dixie Chicks), is the song – and overly social justice warrior-y accompanying video – “March March,” you might assume […]

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Alison Mosshart Rolls with ‘Sound Wheel,’ an Ode to Automotive Bliss

August 14, 2020 News Comments Off on Alison Mosshart Rolls with ‘Sound Wheel,’ an Ode to Automotive Bliss

By AVA LIVERSIDGE Alison Mosshart, a name previously heard in association with The Kills, Dead Weather, and, simply, Jack White, all key players in the resurgence of alt-rock, is now a force all on her […]

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Interview: Andy Crofts Pursues his Passions With Music, Photography and Podcast

August 10, 2020 News Comments Off on Interview: Andy Crofts Pursues his Passions With Music, Photography and Podcast

The Moons’ New video for ‘Today’ Out Now By SYLVIA BORGO Andy Crofts is taking the time to pursue all his passions: Music, photography and interviews via his podcast. With a new video out, called […]

Musicians

Arsun Sorrenti Track ‘Lay Me Down’ Blends Indie and Alt-Americana for New Sound

August 9, 2020 News Comments Off on Arsun Sorrenti Track ‘Lay Me Down’ Blends Indie and Alt-Americana for New Sound

By AVA LIVERSIDGE Arsun Sorrenti, the 19-year-old energizing a unique neofolk rock scene, just released a new single “Lay Me Down.” Despite having only a few EPs and singles in his arsenal of work, Arsun still […]

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The Knitts Drop ‘Dimensions’ and Give People New Perspectives

August 8, 2020 News Comments Off on The Knitts Drop ‘Dimensions’ and Give People New Perspectives

By JOHN DALY The Knitts offer a range of perspectives with their new track and accompanying video called “Dimensions.” The California band gets the point across: We’ve likely all been going through different stages for […]

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Review: Fontaines D.C. Breathe Life Into Inspiring Punk Album, ‘A Hero’s Death’

August 6, 2020 News Comments Off on Review: Fontaines D.C. Breathe Life Into Inspiring Punk Album, ‘A Hero’s Death’

By DAN MACINTOSH Dublin’s Fontaines D.C. has been described as a post-punk revival band, and A Hero’s Death, its second full-length album, is a strong collection of impassioned, punk-inspired Rock N Roll. Lead singer Grian Chatten […]

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Musicians

Taylor Swift Lets Her Most Personal Feelings Shine with Newest Gem, ‘Folklore’

August 2, 2020 News Comments Off on Taylor Swift Lets Her Most Personal Feelings Shine with Newest Gem, ‘Folklore’

By DAN MACINTOSH In today’s music world, where ‘the record album’ has been so severely devalued, every Taylor Swift full-length release is an event. Taylor doesn’t just create and release albums, but each time she […]

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Musicians

The Rolling Stones Give Us a Gift with Well-Timed Release of ‘Scarlet’ Featuring Jimmy Page

July 30, 2020 News Comments Off on The Rolling Stones Give Us a Gift with Well-Timed Release of ‘Scarlet’ Featuring Jimmy Page

Review by AVA LIVERSIDGE In 1973, at the height of their established Rock N’ Roll royalty, The Rolling Stones released Goats Head Soup, an album leaving no territory uncharted. The album made expansive contributions to […]

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The California Rocker Playlist: Rev Up Road Music with Divine Horsemen, The Cure, Liam Gallagher

July 30, 2020 News Comments Off on The California Rocker Playlist: Rev Up Road Music with Divine Horsemen, The Cure, Liam Gallagher

Edited by JOHN DALY The California Rocker Playlist for summer features songs that help you escape back to life as we used to know it. The Cure, The Clash and Divine Horsemen represent some vintage […]

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Classic US Rocker Reviews

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    Release: The Ocean Blue Opens ‘Davy Jones’ Locker’ Again, Drops New Video + Track
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