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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

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  • Fall Out Boy at Amoeba - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
    Fall Out Boy Promotes MANIA with Performance at Amoeba Music
    January 24, 2018 Comments Off on Fall Out Boy Promotes MANIA with Performance at Amoeba Music
  • The Blasters - Photo by Donna Balancia
    The Blasters Take Energy to New Level at Brouwerij West in San Pedro
    July 31, 2019 Comments Off on The Blasters Take Energy to New Level at Brouwerij West in San Pedro
  • 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
  • The Honest Thieves and others play 5 Star Bar for first annual Psyche Fest
    Honest Thieves, Them Guns, Rock DTLA’s 5 Star Bar
    September 24, 2014 Comments Off on Honest Thieves, Them Guns, Rock DTLA’s 5 Star Bar

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  • Alice Cooper Says Hitting The Stage Keeps Him Young on Rock & Roll High School Podcast
    January 16, 2026 Comments Off on Alice Cooper Says Hitting The Stage Keeps Him Young on Rock & Roll High School Podcast
  • Father John Misty, Trombone Shorty and Grace Potter Headline Winnetka Music Festival
    January 13, 2026 Comments Off on Father John Misty, Trombone Shorty and Grace Potter Headline Winnetka Music Festival

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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
  • The Ocean Blue - Darin Back image
    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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    California Rocker Q and A with Duane ‘DT’ Jones: SWIRL the Band Roars Back with a Strong New Album
    April 27, 2017 Comments Off on California Rocker Q and A with Duane ‘DT’ Jones: SWIRL the Band Roars Back with a Strong New Album
  • British Punk’s Prolific Colin Newman: The Band Wire is Not Just Some Heritage Group from The 1970s
    April 4, 2017 Comments Off on British Punk’s Prolific Colin Newman: The Band Wire is Not Just Some Heritage Group from The 1970s
  • New Music: Sons Of Silver Drop ‘Running Out Of Words,’ Prep for Tour with Dogstar
    August 16, 2024 Comments Off on New Music: Sons Of Silver Drop ‘Running Out Of Words,’ Prep for Tour with Dogstar
  • Todd Rundgren: ‘A Wizard A True Star’ Was Abomination to Everyone Else, But It Was My Defining Moment
    May 16, 2017 Comments Off on Todd Rundgren: ‘A Wizard A True Star’ Was Abomination to Everyone Else, But It Was My Defining Moment
  • L.A. Witch - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
    L.A. Witch To Take Their Retro ’60s Sound Across the West With New Tour
    March 3, 2016 Comments Off on L.A. Witch To Take Their Retro ’60s Sound Across the West With New Tour
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    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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