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Month: January 2020

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The Latest

Usher Delivers ‘Amazing Grace,’ LeBron James Pays Tribute to Kobe Bryant at Laker Game

January 31, 2020 News Comments Off on Usher Delivers ‘Amazing Grace,’ LeBron James Pays Tribute to Kobe Bryant at Laker Game

LeBron: ‘We Celebrate the Kid Who Came Here at 18 Years of Age’ By DONNA BALANCIA Usher delivered a gripping rendition of “Amazing Grace” and LeBron James took center stage at the Staples Center on […]

Teri Gender Bender and Le Butcherettes at The Hi Hat - Photo by Donna Balancia
Musicians

Review: ‘Don’t Bleed’ by Le Butcherettes An Emotive Journey That Speaks For Those Who Cannot

January 31, 2020 News Comments Off on Review: ‘Don’t Bleed’ by Le Butcherettes An Emotive Journey That Speaks For Those Who Cannot

By DONNA BALANCIA No matter how bad things devolve, signs of perseverance are all around us. Take the new EP Don’t Bleed by Le Butcherettes. Due out February 14, Don’t Bleed is an inventive collection […]

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Musicians

5 Seconds of Summer to Stop in Irvine and Concord for ‘No Shame 2020’ Tour – Video

January 31, 2020 News Comments Off on 5 Seconds of Summer to Stop in Irvine and Concord for ‘No Shame 2020’ Tour – Video

By JOHN DALY 5 Seconds of Summer will stop at the Irvine Amphitheatre and in Concord at the Concord Pavillion for their No Shame 2020 Tour, it was announced. The band is hot off the success […]

Greg Dulli - Photo by Maciek Jasik
Musicians

Greg Dulli Releases ‘It Falls Apart,’ Wraps Euro-US Tour in Los Angeles at The Palace in May

January 30, 2020 News Comments Off on Greg Dulli Releases ‘It Falls Apart,’ Wraps Euro-US Tour in Los Angeles at The Palace in May

By DONNA BALANCIA Greg Dulli has released “It Falls Apart,” the second single from his first solo album Random Desire. Dulli, the frontman of The Afghan Whigs will put out the new album February 21 […]

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Musicians

Cage The Elephant and Iggy Pop Team on ‘Broken Boy’ Rerelease – Listen

January 29, 2020 News Comments Off on Cage The Elephant and Iggy Pop Team on ‘Broken Boy’ Rerelease – Listen

By DONNA BALANCIA Cage The Elephant and Iggy Pop have teamed on a rerelease of  “Broken Boy” in a new version that highlights Iggy’s bass-heavy vocals. Seems Iggy Pop may never get over being a […]

The Latest

Rapper CJ Fly Releases Video and Single for ‘Show You,’ Announces New Album

January 29, 2020 News Comments Off on Rapper CJ Fly Releases Video and Single for ‘Show You,’ Announces New Album

By DONNA BALANCIA Brooklyn rapper CJ Fly has released his newest single and the accompanying music video for “Show You” today. The song will be included on the new album “RUDEBWOY” out on March 6th. The Statik […]

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Musicians

Prima Donna Celebrates ‘Year Of The Rat’ With New Fan-Filmed Video

January 28, 2020 News Comments Off on Prima Donna Celebrates ‘Year Of The Rat’ With New Fan-Filmed Video

By DONNA BALANCIA In Asian culture it’s time to celebrate new beginnings and Prima Donna has released a fan-filmed video to celebrate the “Year Of The Rat.” The retro-style video is an assembly of in-concert […]

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Musicians

The Strokes to Play The Forum in Inglewood on March 14

January 27, 2020 News Comments Off on The Strokes to Play The Forum in Inglewood on March 14

By JOHN DALY The Strokes will play The Forum in Inglewood on March 14 as part of a run of shows in North America, it was announced Monday. The band will play The Forum with […]

Frankie Valli Cerritos review by Dan MacIntosh- Courtesy photo
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Review: Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons Win Over ‘Adoring Eyes’ in Cerritos

January 27, 2020 News Comments Off on Review: Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons Win Over ‘Adoring Eyes’ in Cerritos

By DAN MACINTOSH It’s old news to remark how Frankie Valli’s voice is a freak of nature. His unusual falsetto singing style brought him fame in the early 1960s, and even the disco era of […]

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Musicians

GRAMMY Awards Go To Billie Eilish and Lizzo; Beyonce, Rihanna and Taylor Swift Stay Away

January 27, 2020 News Comments Off on GRAMMY Awards Go To Billie Eilish and Lizzo; Beyonce, Rihanna and Taylor Swift Stay Away

NBA Superstar Kobe Bryant Honored at Staples Center By DONNA BALANCIA The tragic death of Kobe Bryant and accusations of voting impropriety overshadowed the GRAMMY Awards Sunday night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. […]

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Alice Cooper Tells Jonesy’s Jukebox: ‘First Time We Played We Cleared The Room’

January 24, 2020 News Comments Off on Alice Cooper Tells Jonesy’s Jukebox: ‘First Time We Played We Cleared The Room’

By DONNA BALANCIA Alice Cooper was the guest on Jonesy’s Jukebox and recalled the first time his band played under the name Alice Cooper, at The Cheetah Club in Venice, California, and they cleared the […]

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Phish to Play The Forum in LA and Chase Center in SF for Summer 2020 Tour

January 23, 2020 News Comments Off on Phish to Play The Forum in LA and Chase Center in SF for Summer 2020 Tour

By DONNA BALANCIA Phish will play The Forum in Inglewood on July 24 and The Chase Center in San Francisco on July 25 and 26 as part of its 2020 tour. The jaunt kicks off […]

Johnny and the Queens - Craig Hammon
Live Reviews

Queens of the Stone Age, Johnny Depp, Andrew Watt and Bones UK Reign at Imperial Ball

January 23, 2020 News Comments Off on Queens of the Stone Age, Johnny Depp, Andrew Watt and Bones UK Reign at Imperial Ball

By CRAIG HAMMONS Rock and Roll was in the air at the Imperial Ball, which this year brought out veterans and bands on the rise like Bones UK, Watt Zeppelin featuring Andrew Watt and Chad […]

At Dimebash Anthrax's Franke Bello Charlie Benante - Stephanie Cabral
Live Reviews

Dave Grohl, Lita Ford and Anthrax Rock Observatory for ‘Dimebash’

January 22, 2020 News Comments Off on Dave Grohl, Lita Ford and Anthrax Rock Observatory for ‘Dimebash’

By DONNA BALANCIA Dave Grohl, Lita Ford and members of Anthrax rocked the Observatory for Dimebash, celebrating the life of “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott last week at The Observatory in Santa Ana. Abbott is the late […]

Joe Sumner and Sharlotte Gibson sing Changes - Donna Balancia (1 of 1)
Live Reviews

Sting’s Son Joe Sumner and Singer Sharlotte Gibson Duet on David Bowie’s ‘Changes’

January 21, 2020 News Comments Off on Sting’s Son Joe Sumner and Singer Sharlotte Gibson Duet on David Bowie’s ‘Changes’

By DONNA BALANCIA Joe Sumner of The Eurphoriants delivered a special version of David Bowie’s “Changes” with singer Sharlotte Gibson.  The video comes courtesy of the California Rocker YouTube Channel and in honor of the […]

Hall and Oates - Photo by Raph
Musicians

Hall and Oates Make Dreams Come True at Hollywood Bowl and U.S. Tour

January 21, 2020 News Comments Off on Hall and Oates Make Dreams Come True at Hollywood Bowl and U.S. Tour

By JOHN DALY Hall and Oates will make dreams come true with a stop at the Hollywood Bowl on May 29 as part of a 32-date U.S. summer tour. The legendary duo will also play […]

Don Wilson of The Ventures and Joni Mitchell accept awards at NAMM - Photos by Staci Wilson
Musicians

Joni Mitchell and Don Wilson of The Ventures Honored by Fellow Famous Rockers at NAMM Show

January 19, 2020 News Comments Off on Joni Mitchell and Don Wilson of The Ventures Honored by Fellow Famous Rockers at NAMM Show

Photos by STACI WILSON Joni Mitchell was presented with the The Les Paul Foundation’s Innovation Award at the TEC Awards during the NAMM Show 2020. Don Wilson, founder of The Ventures received the Music For Life […]

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Springsteen Joins Jesse Malin on Stage at Harry Chapin Tribute

January 19, 2020 News Comments Off on Springsteen Joins Jesse Malin on Stage at Harry Chapin Tribute

By DONNA BALANCIA Bruce Springsteen joined Jesse Malin on stage at the Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park, N.J. to take part in a Harry Chapin benefit show. Malin, whose recent collaborations brought him to Hollywood […]

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Musicians

Steve Aoki and Maluma, Eminem, and Jah9 Reflect Diversity in New Music

January 18, 2020 News Comments Off on Steve Aoki and Maluma, Eminem, and Jah9 Reflect Diversity in New Music

By DONNA BALANCIA With Martin Luther King Day on Monday, it’s a good, long weekend to listen to new music that reflects the hope of the people. Music is more diverse than ever, as this […]

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The Latest

‘Oh What a Night’ as Frankie Valli Comes to the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts

January 17, 2020 News Comments Off on ‘Oh What a Night’ as Frankie Valli Comes to the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts

By DAN MACINTOSH Perhaps you’ve seen the Broadway musical “Jersey Boys,” and you may have even seen the movie, but have you experienced an actual Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons concert? Valli’s still in […]

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NAMM Show

Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains to Meet and Greet at NAMM Show

January 17, 2020 News Comments Off on Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains to Meet and Greet at NAMM Show

Jerry Cantrell Signs as Gibson Brand Ambassador By JOHN DALY Jerry Cantrell, the main songwriter, lead guitarist and vocalist for Alice in Chains, will join Gibson as a brand ambassador, it was announced during the […]

Los Lobos at The 2020 NAMM Show Media Preview Day
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Los Lobos Kicks Off NAMM Show 2020; Joni Mitchell to Receive Les Paul Award

January 16, 2020 News Comments Off on Los Lobos Kicks Off NAMM Show 2020; Joni Mitchell to Receive Les Paul Award

By JOHN DALY Los Lobos kicked off the 2020 NAMM Show with a performance during media day at the Anaheim Convention Center. The NAMM Show is the annual convention of the National Association of Music […]

Steve Miller - Photo by Janet Spinas Dancer
Festivals

Steve Miller Band, Ziggy Marley and Stephen Marley Headline BeachLife Festival

January 16, 2020 News Comments Off on Steve Miller Band, Ziggy Marley and Stephen Marley Headline BeachLife Festival

By DONNA BALANCIA Steve Miller Band, Ziggy Marley and Stephen Marley’s Bob Marley Celebration will headline the second annual BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach May 1-3. Counting Crows also headline the 3-day immersive music, art, […]

Doobie Brothers by David Gans
Technology

The Fan Vote on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was so Off-Base, Is Google to Blame?

January 15, 2020 News Comments Off on The Fan Vote on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was so Off-Base, Is Google to Blame?

Commentary by DONNA BALANCIA It’s the first time in recent memory that the top fan votes did not give an indication as to who would get into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It’s […]

Dave Grohl at Caljam - Donna Balancia photo
Musicians

Happy Birthday Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters: Upcoming Year Will be ‘Crazy’

January 14, 2020 News Comments Off on Happy Birthday Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters: Upcoming Year Will be ‘Crazy’

By DONNA BALANCIA On Dave Grohl’s birthday today, the founder of the Foo Fighters celebrated the 25th anniversary year of the band’s first album via a social media post. The 51-year-old Grohl also gave a […]

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Bebe Rexha to Perform at Annual ‘GRAMMY In The Schools Live!’ Event

January 14, 2020 News Comments Off on Bebe Rexha to Perform at Annual ‘GRAMMY In The Schools Live!’ Event

By DONNA BALANCIA Bebe Rexha will perform at the annual GRAMMY In The Schools Live! event on January 23, it was announced Tuesday. The live performance is one of the many events to take place […]

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