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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
The Latest

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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The Latest

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 […]

Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam - Donna Balancia photo
concerts

Pearl Jam to Play The Forum in LA, Viejas in San Diego and Oakland Arena to Support Gigaton

January 13, 2020 News Comments Off on Pearl Jam to Play The Forum in LA, Viejas in San Diego and Oakland Arena to Support Gigaton

Pearl Jam has announced the release of a new album called Gigaton and the band will tour in support of the record, its first full-length since 2013. Pearl Jam will play San Diego, LA and […]

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New Music

Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs Release ‘Wreckless Abandon’ Single and Video

January 13, 2020 News Comments Off on Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs Release ‘Wreckless Abandon’ Single and Video

The Dirty Knobs Go On Tour By DONNA BALANCIA Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs have released the single and the video for the title track “Wreckless Abandon” from the band’s debut album, which drops […]

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FILM AND TV

Familiar Names Rule Oscar Music Noms, Led by Randy Newman, Cousin Thomas, and Elton John

January 13, 2020 News Comments Off on Familiar Names Rule Oscar Music Noms, Led by Randy Newman, Cousin Thomas, and Elton John

By JOHN DALY Music nominations for this year’s Academy Awards held few surprises as Randy Newman and Elton John received nominations in Best Original Song and Best Original Score categories.  America’s first family of music […]

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Live Reviews

Ryan Adams Makes His Return to the Stage, Appearing at Hotel Cafe in Hollywood

January 12, 2020 News Comments Off on Ryan Adams Makes His Return to the Stage, Appearing at Hotel Cafe in Hollywood

Ryan Adams joins Jesse Malin on stage at Hotel Cafe – Photos courtesy Denise P. […]

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Musicians

Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs to Drop Debut Album, ‘Wreckless Abandon’ on March 20

January 12, 2020 News Comments Off on Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs to Drop Debut Album, ‘Wreckless Abandon’ on March 20

Dirty Knobs Take their Show on the Road By DONNA BALANCIA The Dirty Knobs will release a new album called Wreckless Abandon via BMG on March 20 and the band is preparing to tour the U.S, […]

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Musicians

RIP Neil Peart: ‘Rush Survived All These Years Because We Care’

January 10, 2020 News Comments Off on RIP Neil Peart: ‘Rush Survived All These Years Because We Care’

By ROBERT BUSBY Neil Peart, superstar drummer from Rush, has passed away following a long battle with brain cancer, the band said on Friday. Peart died January 7 in Santa Monica, California at 67 years […]

David Haerle releases Go Do That With Sharon - Photo by Jenna Schoenefeld
Musicians

David Haerle Music Proves You Should Come-a-Knockin’ When His Van’s Rockin’

January 10, 2020 News Comments Off on David Haerle Music Proves You Should Come-a-Knockin’ When His Van’s Rockin’

Haerle Takes a Trip with ‘Go Do That With Sharon’ By DONNA BALANCIA David Haerle has released “Go Do That With Sharon,” a raging rocker about taking the RV to the Salton Sea. It’s the […]

nikki sixx on vacation
Musicians

Nikki Sixx and Wife Courtney Spend Vacation Time Wading Around with Baby Ruby

January 9, 2020 News Comments Off on Nikki Sixx and Wife Courtney Spend Vacation Time Wading Around with Baby Ruby

By DONNA BALANCIA Nikki Sixx and wife Courtney looked tanned and slim look while on vacation with their 6-month-old baby Ruby.  In an Instagram post, the couple shared a beautiful image from a luxurious and […]

Jimbo Pap - Emilia Pare
concerts

Jimbo Pap Tours ‘It Can Always Get Worse’ With Show at Cinema Bar February 7

January 8, 2020 News Comments Off on Jimbo Pap Tours ‘It Can Always Get Worse’ With Show at Cinema Bar February 7

By JOHN DALY Indie country rockers Jimbo Pap will perform at the Cinema Bar on February 7, the first in a string of dates to support the band’s debut album It Can Always Get Worse […]

Kevin Parker releases new track
New Music

Tame Impala Releases Calypso Reggae-Style Track ‘Lost In Yesterday,’ off ‘The Slow Rush’

January 7, 2020 News Comments Off on Tame Impala Releases Calypso Reggae-Style Track ‘Lost In Yesterday,’ off ‘The Slow Rush’

By JOHN DALY Tame Impala has released the new single “Lost In Yesterday,” that takes inspiration from a calypso-reggae style. It’s the fourth track released off Kevin Parker’s anticipated album The Slow Rush.  Never one […]

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Reviews

Bill Fay Uses Piano in Haunting Fashion in Video ‘Salt Of The Earth’

January 7, 2020 News Comments Off on Bill Fay Uses Piano in Haunting Fashion in Video ‘Salt Of The Earth’

By DONNA BALANCIA Bill Fay has released “Salt Of The Earth,” a piano-leading single from Countless Branches, his new album out January 17th on the Dead Oceans label. The single is a follow up to […]

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Musicians

Rod Stewart Announces 2020 US Tour with Cheap Trick

January 7, 2020 News Comments Off on Rod Stewart Announces 2020 US Tour with Cheap Trick

By JOHN DALY Rod Stewart may have been in the news for a recent altercation, but it’s not going to stop the renowned British rocker from a 2020 summer tour with special guests Cheap Trick. […]

Musicians

‘Rock of Ages’ Musical Returns to Hollywood in Newly Built Venue ‘The Bourbon Room’

January 6, 2020 News Comments Off on ‘Rock of Ages’ Musical Returns to Hollywood in Newly Built Venue ‘The Bourbon Room’

By JOHN DALY “Rock of Ages,” the 5-time Tony Award-nominated rock theater and dinner show returns to Hollywood at a newly built venue created just for the show, called The Bourbon Room. “Rock of Ages” […]

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Musicians

Pictures: The Golden Globe Awards Take Center Stage in Beverly Hills

January 5, 2020 News Comments Off on Pictures: The Golden Globe Awards Take Center Stage in Beverly Hills

Music-Themed Movies Take the Honors at 77th Golden Globes By DONNA BALANCIA Ricky Gervais got things off to a fast-cracking start at The 77th Golden Globes Sunday night at the Beverly Hilton. Taking aim at […]

The Latest

Jennifer Lopez and Stars Heat Up The Night At Palm Springs Film Festival

January 4, 2020 News Comments Off on Jennifer Lopez and Stars Heat Up The Night At Palm Springs Film Festival

By DONNA BALANCIA The Palm Springs Film Festival kicks off awards season and puts the spotlight on some of Hollywood’s brightest stars and those shining bright this year included Jennifer Lopez, Laura Dern and Quentin […]

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Musicians

The Growlers Release Video for ‘Try Hard Fool’ and Tour Australia and Europe Before March Return

January 3, 2020 News Comments Off on The Growlers Release Video for ‘Try Hard Fool’ and Tour Australia and Europe Before March Return

By JOHN DALY Fresh off their second annual Snow Ball, an event so popular that there were lines around the block at the Wiltern, the Growlers will be taking their Natural Affair tour on the […]

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The Latest

Coachella 2020 Lineup Has Diverse Focus with Rage Against the Machine, Danny Elfman, Fatboy Slim

January 2, 2020 News Comments Off on Coachella 2020 Lineup Has Diverse Focus with Rage Against the Machine, Danny Elfman, Fatboy Slim

California Coachella Festival Draws the Big Names By DONNA BALANCIA The worst-kept secret in Coachella history was confirmed as Rage Against The Machine will reunite to headline the annual Indio fest along with Travis Scott […]

Ali Tamposi Los Feliz backyard - Austyn Moreno
Musicians

‘Havana’ Songwriter Ali Tamposi Sells Los Feliz Home for $3 Million-Plus Price

January 2, 2020 News Comments Off on ‘Havana’ Songwriter Ali Tamposi Sells Los Feliz Home for $3 Million-Plus Price

By DONNA BALANCIA Songwriter Ali Tamposi, who penned hits like “Señorita” for Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes and “Stronger” for Kelly Clarkson, has sold her 1930s-style Los Angeles home for more than $3 million. Tamposi, […]

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