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Month: October 2020

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 […]

Jesika von Rabbit - Photo by Ngo
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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 […]

Jefferson Starship - Image by Jude Gold
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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 […]

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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 […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

  • Joe Sumner and Sharlotte Gibson sing Changes - Donna Balancia (1 of 1)
    Sting’s Son Joe Sumner and Singer Sharlotte Gibson Duet on David Bowie’s ‘Changes’
    January 21, 2020 Comments Off on Sting’s Son Joe Sumner and Singer Sharlotte Gibson Duet on David Bowie’s ‘Changes’
  • Hall and Oates Update Tour with California Dates including Hollywood Bowl, San Diego and Indio
    April 11, 2021 Comments Off on Hall and Oates Update Tour with California Dates including Hollywood Bowl, San Diego and Indio
  • The Dandy Warhols rip at The Teragram Ballroom - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
    The Dandy Warhols and Pow! Bring Crowds to Teragram Ballroom
    December 2, 2017 Comments Off on The Dandy Warhols and Pow! Bring Crowds to Teragram Ballroom
  • Canyon - The Hailers photo by Balancia
    The Hailers Strive for Success with Great ‘Celtic-American’ Rock and Roll
    October 6, 2017 Comments Off on The Hailers Strive for Success with Great ‘Celtic-American’ Rock and Roll
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    Le Butcherettes Turn Up The Heat and Rock The Regent Theater for Riot Grill 2016 in DTLA
    December 12, 2016 Comments Off on Le Butcherettes Turn Up The Heat and Rock The Regent Theater for Riot Grill 2016 in DTLA

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    November 12, 2025 Comments Off on ‘Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh’ Auction Gives Famous Rocker a Chance to ‘Get More Stuff’
  • Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony Takes Center Stage in LA
    November 9, 2025 Comments Off on Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony Takes Center Stage in LA
  • Garbage Proves a Treasure to Fans in Boise, Despite Limiting Future Tour Dates
    October 21, 2025 Comments Off on Garbage Proves a Treasure to Fans in Boise, Despite Limiting Future Tour Dates

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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

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    ‘BOOM: A Film About the Sonics’ Screens in LA, Opens in Select Theaters
    September 3, 2024 Comments Off on ‘BOOM: A Film About the Sonics’ Screens in LA, Opens in Select Theaters
  • Jesse Nolan, Tim and Rooney's Rob Schwartzman - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
    Engage With Audience Say Jesse Nolan, Tim Wheeler and Rob Schwartzman
    October 14, 2015 Comments Off on Engage With Audience Say Jesse Nolan, Tim Wheeler and Rob Schwartzman
  • Space Hurricane: Band’s Meeting Through Want Ads Gets Good Response
    August 7, 2015 Comments Off on Space Hurricane: Band’s Meeting Through Want Ads Gets Good Response
  • ‘Bring That Back’ by Dirk Schwenk a Deep-Rooted Journey on ‘The Bay’ – Review
    September 7, 2025 Comments Off on ‘Bring That Back’ by Dirk Schwenk a Deep-Rooted Journey on ‘The Bay’ – Review
  • Timothy White - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
    Morrison Hotel Gallery Presents ‘Parental Advisory: Explicit Images,’ Photos of Hip Hop’s Greats
    September 16, 2016 Comments Off on Morrison Hotel Gallery Presents ‘Parental Advisory: Explicit Images,’ Photos of Hip Hop’s Greats
  • Soul Asylum California Rocker Donna Balancia
    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
  • Stevie Salas California Rocker
    How Rock Stars Pick Their Guitars: Stevie Salas
    March 13, 2014 Comments Off on How Rock Stars Pick Their Guitars: Stevie Salas




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