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Month: August 2020

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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 […]

The Chicks - Photo by Robin Harper
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 […]

Alison Mosshart Sound Wheel
Musicians

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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Musicians

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 […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

  • Superbees - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
    The Superbees, Crazy Squeeze, Double E Blaze a Trail at Nela
    November 20, 2017 Comments Off on The Superbees, Crazy Squeeze, Double E Blaze a Trail at Nela
  • The Flamin Groovies - Photo by Alyson Camus
    Flamin’ Groovies Ring In 2018 With Pals at Bootleg
    January 2, 2018 Comments Off on Flamin’ Groovies Ring In 2018 With Pals at Bootleg
  • Chrris Isaak and his doggie pal, Rodney: Both smile for the camera - Photo by Donna Balancia
    The Kills + Chris Isaak Appear at Ron Robinson for Fundraiser Benefitting Rational Animal
    November 30, 2016 Comments Off on The Kills + Chris Isaak Appear at Ron Robinson for Fundraiser Benefitting Rational Animal
  • Bonnie Raitt - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
    Bonnie Raitt and Musician Friends Celebrate Marty Grebb at Canyon Club
    May 30, 2015 Comments Off on Bonnie Raitt and Musician Friends Celebrate Marty Grebb at Canyon Club
  • Brazilian Girls - Photo by Harriet Kaplan
    Review: Brazilian Girls Make It a New Wave Night at the El Rey
    May 16, 2018 Comments Off on Review: Brazilian Girls Make It a New Wave Night at the El Rey

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Reviews

  • Keyboardist David Rosenthal to Keynote Billy Joel Symposium on Long Island June 6-7
    May 27, 2026 Comments Off on Keyboardist David Rosenthal to Keynote Billy Joel Symposium on Long Island June 6-7
  • Broken Social Scene Releases Album ‘Remember The Humans’ – Watch New Video
    May 10, 2026 Comments Off on Broken Social Scene Releases Album ‘Remember The Humans’ – Watch New Video
  • Rick Rubin and Neil Diamond - Photo by Jesse Diamond
    Neil Diamond Releases Third Album of Rick Rubin Collaboration ‘Wild At Heart’
    May 8, 2026 Comments Off on Neil Diamond Releases Third Album of Rick Rubin Collaboration ‘Wild At Heart’

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East Coast Rocker

  • The Amish Outlaws rock the crowds - Photo by Donna Balancia
    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
  • Inspirational Smitty The Creator Rises from the Streets of Little Haiti to Global Fame
    April 28, 2023 Comments Off on Inspirational Smitty The Creator Rises from the Streets of Little Haiti to Global Fame
  • Lord Sonny The Unifier Makes Truth Creative with ‘America’s Newest Hitmaker’
    March 12, 2023 Comments Off on Lord Sonny The Unifier Makes Truth Creative with ‘America’s Newest Hitmaker’
  • For Famed Rock Photog, Wet Leg Reminiscent of Early Days of Queen
    August 15, 2022 Comments Off on For Famed Rock Photog, Wet Leg Reminiscent of Early Days of Queen
  • Robert Plant and Alison Krauss ‘Raising The Roof’ Tour Heads West
    July 21, 2022 Comments Off on Robert Plant and Alison Krauss ‘Raising The Roof’ Tour Heads West

California Rocker®

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    RIP: Robbie Robertson, Songwriter Who ‘Drove Old Dixie Down,’ Passes Away at 80
    August 10, 2023 Comments Off on RIP: Robbie Robertson, Songwriter Who ‘Drove Old Dixie Down,’ Passes Away at 80
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    Release: The Ocean Blue Opens ‘Davy Jones’ Locker’ Again, Drops New Video + Track
    August 7, 2023 Comments Off on Release: The Ocean Blue Opens ‘Davy Jones’ Locker’ Again, Drops New Video + Track
  • Releases: Brian Setzer, Nils Lofgren Albums Lead the New Music of the Week
    July 21, 2023 Comments Off on Releases: Brian Setzer, Nils Lofgren Albums Lead the New Music of the Week
  • Sparks - Photos by LUIS MORENO
    Review + Photos: Sparks and They Might Be Giants Light it Up at The Hollywood Bowl
    July 19, 2023 Comments Off on Review + Photos: Sparks and They Might Be Giants Light it Up at The Hollywood Bowl
  • Star Party, The Binges and Ames Flames Draw Crowds to the Redwood for Donny Popejoy + Pope Tribute
    July 4, 2023 Comments Off on Star Party, The Binges and Ames Flames Draw Crowds to the Redwood for Donny Popejoy + Pope Tribute

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Vintage Interviews

  • Jeff Beck Celebrates 50 Years of Music With Special Musical Friends at The Hollywood Bowl
    August 17, 2016 Comments Off on Jeff Beck Celebrates 50 Years of Music With Special Musical Friends at The Hollywood Bowl
  • EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Cheetah Chrome Revives ‘Dead Boys,’ Talks Tour, New Album
    July 28, 2017 Comments Off on EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Cheetah Chrome Revives ‘Dead Boys,’ Talks Tour, New Album
  • Kansas Won’t Let Frontman Write The Set List: ‘There Are Too Many Big Hits’
    April 25, 2017 Comments Off on Kansas Won’t Let Frontman Write The Set List: ‘There Are Too Many Big Hits’
  • Katelyn Tarver and Rosie Deliver Their Many Messages to Fans at The Echoplex in LA
    May 29, 2026 Comments Off on Katelyn Tarver and Rosie Deliver Their Many Messages to Fans at The Echoplex in LA
  • Interview: Aryeè The Gem Shares Her Evening With Us at The Fonda in Los Angeles
    March 12, 2024 Comments Off on Interview: Aryeè The Gem Shares Her Evening With Us at The Fonda in Los Angeles
  • Pearl Jam Wonders with Howard Stern About New Track ‘Waiting For Stevie’
    September 2, 2024 Comments Off on Pearl Jam Wonders with Howard Stern About New Track ‘Waiting For Stevie’
  • Happy Sundays Long Beach Rocks with Soft Palms, Niis and Mike Watt – Photos + Review
    August 28, 2024 Comments Off on Happy Sundays Long Beach Rocks with Soft Palms, Niis and Mike Watt – Photos + Review




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