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Month: February 2022

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Wombats Rock The Wiltern in Los Angeles to Wrap their North American Tour

February 28, 2022 News Comments Off on Wombats Rock The Wiltern in Los Angeles to Wrap their North American Tour

By AVA LIVERSIDGE Photos by LUIS MORENO Wombats, the beloved alternative rock trio hailing from the UK, closed their North American tour with a date at The Wiltern in Los Angeles in support of their […]

California Rocker®

Review: The Great Band, Chicago, is Playing ‘Stronger’ Every Show

February 26, 2022 News Comments Off on Review: The Great Band, Chicago, is Playing ‘Stronger’ Every Show

Photos and Review by Julie Ann Shaw Chicago celebrated 55 years of touring the other night and there’s no indication of them ever slowing down. The beloved band that put horn-playing on the map back […]

California Rocker®

The Venice West Brings on Musical Mardi Gras with Zydeco Cha-Chas

February 25, 2022 News Comments Off on The Venice West Brings on Musical Mardi Gras with Zydeco Cha-Chas

Photos and Review by LUIS MORENO Mardi Gras came to town and the Venice West Club celebrated with New Orleans-style music and was adorned in the spirit of purple, green and gold. The sounds of Brass […]

Musicians

RIP Mark Lanegan, of Screaming Trees and Queens of The Stone Age, Dead at 57

February 22, 2022 News Comments Off on RIP Mark Lanegan, of Screaming Trees and Queens of The Stone Age, Dead at 57

Mark Lanegan, whose work covered a range of music and styles has passed away at the age of 57. A cause of death has not been released. Lanegan, who was also an author, is known […]

California Rocker®

Cher’s 1980s NYC Penthouse Hits the Market for $6.995 Million

February 17, 2022 News Comments Off on Cher’s 1980s NYC Penthouse Hits the Market for $6.995 Million

A New York City penthouse that belonged to Cher and then Britney Spears has hit the market for $6.995 million, according to Top Ten Real Estate Deals. For decades, the style-conscious have looked to Cher […]

California Rocker®

Funny Face Takes Listeners to Fuzz Heaven with New Album, ‘Dog In Hell’

February 16, 2022 News Comments Off on Funny Face Takes Listeners to Fuzz Heaven with New Album, ‘Dog In Hell’

Review by HARRIET KAPLAN Dog In Hell by Funny Face is an incredibly catchy and fun pop-punk EP that has huge hooks. This solid effort emphasizes a lo-fi immediacy and puts the music directly in […]

East Coast Rocker®

Singer-Songwriter Danielia Cotton Knocks It Out of the Park with New Album, ‘Good Day’

February 13, 2022 News Comments Off on Singer-Songwriter Danielia Cotton Knocks It Out of the Park with New Album, ‘Good Day’

By DONNA BALANCIA Danielia Cotton proves she survives and thrives with her new album Good Day, set for a March release. While many may have been idling during the last couple of years, the gorgeous […]

California Rocker®

Review: Beth Hart Sets Her Love for The Blues on Stage at The Saban

February 11, 2022 News Comments Off on Review: Beth Hart Sets Her Love for The Blues on Stage at The Saban

Photos and Review by LUIS MORENO There’s a reason Beth Hart sings the blues. The blues as a genre comes out of pain, love, and hopefulness. It comes from a dark space that is reverberated […]

California Rocker®

Review: North Mississippi Allstars Take Many Directions in Homage to The Blues

February 10, 2022 News Comments Off on Review: North Mississippi Allstars Take Many Directions in Homage to The Blues

Photos and Review by LUIS MORENO I set my course for a 9.8-mile trip north to Venice West, so I could end up in the South with the North Mississippi Allstars.   The North Mississippi […]

California Rocker®

Review: System Of A Down Delivers at Banc of California Stadium

February 9, 2022 News Comments Off on Review: System Of A Down Delivers at Banc of California Stadium

By DAN MACINTOSH LOS ANGELES, CA – System Of A Down headlined the 22,000 capacity Banc of California Stadium on a chilly Saturday night, supported by three very different opening acts. Although the Glendale-originated act […]

Musicians

Review: Jethro Tull Blends Renaissance and Rock ‘N’ Roll with ‘The Zealot Gene’

February 7, 2022 News Comments Off on Review: Jethro Tull Blends Renaissance and Rock ‘N’ Roll with ‘The Zealot Gene’

By AVA LIVERSIDGE Ian Anderson, the best flautist in Rock N’ Roll, has been busy for the past couple of decades with various solo projects and English farm life so when Jethro Tull reassembled for […]

California Rocker®

An Open Letter from Johnny Buss, Owner of Ice House Comedy in Pasadena

February 6, 2022 News Comments Off on An Open Letter from Johnny Buss, Owner of Ice House Comedy in Pasadena

Dear friends and family of the Ice House, First and foremost, I would like to wish every one of you a HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR IN 2022! I realize the past few years have […]

Musicians

Review: Elvis Costello is Both Hero and Villain of ‘The Boy Named If’

February 5, 2022 News Comments Off on Review: Elvis Costello is Both Hero and Villain of ‘The Boy Named If’

By RICK SCHINDLER My wife winces when I play The Boy Named If. The latest album by Elvis Costello and the Imposters sounds “muddy,” a music-expert friend of mine complains. No, this is not easy-listening […]

California Rocker®

Allen Stone And Audience Share Rare Sonic Bond on ‘APART’ Tour

February 5, 2022 News Comments Off on Allen Stone And Audience Share Rare Sonic Bond on ‘APART’ Tour

Photos and Review by LUIS MORENO This was a concert all Allen Stone fans in Los Angeles had been waiting for from the blue-eyed soul singer. The question was “would it be canceled?”  But the cosmos, […]

California Rocker®

The Spits Rock Alex’s Bar in Long Beach with a Much-Needed Blast of Pure Punk

February 2, 2022 News Comments Off on The Spits Rock Alex’s Bar in Long Beach with a Much-Needed Blast of Pure Punk

Photos and Review by LUIS MORENO LONG BEACH, Calif. – The year is 2022, but as I walk into Alex’s Bar to catch The Spits show I’m transported back to the 1979 punk shows of […]

Musicians

Throwback Interview with Bob Ezrin: ‘The Future of Music Depends on the Quality of Music’

February 1, 2022 News Comments Off on Throwback Interview with Bob Ezrin: ‘The Future of Music Depends on the Quality of Music’

Prolific producer’s words still ring true from this 2014 interview at NAMM: By DONNA BALANCIA – ANAHEIM – Legendary producer Bob Ezrin told music retailers Thursday that the industry must continue to build its talent […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

  • © Donna Balancia
    PHOTOS: An Evening With the Photographic Greats Richard Young and Chris Cuffaro in West Hollywood
    February 3, 2017 Comments Off on PHOTOS: An Evening With the Photographic Greats Richard Young and Chris Cuffaro in West Hollywood
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    Julian Lennon, Nancy Wilson Celebrate ‘The Art of Women’ Exhibit at Diltz’ Morrison Hotel Gallery
    April 21, 2017 Comments Off on Julian Lennon, Nancy Wilson Celebrate ‘The Art of Women’ Exhibit at Diltz’ Morrison Hotel Gallery
  • Photos: Hermosa Beach Summer Series Launches with Kitten, The Wrecks, The Score
    August 19, 2019 Comments Off on Photos: Hermosa Beach Summer Series Launches with Kitten, The Wrecks, The Score
  • Kaya Fest to Celebrate Bob Marley Album, Family, and … The Kaya
    March 13, 2018 Comments Off on Kaya Fest to Celebrate Bob Marley Album, Family, and … The Kaya
  • The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band at St Rocke - Photo by Luis Moreno
    The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band Creates New Blues Sound with Antique Style
    October 22, 2019 Comments Off on The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band Creates New Blues Sound with Antique Style

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Reviews

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    Roberta Flack Performances at Montreux Jazz Festival Get Released Via BMG
    April 30, 2026 Comments Off on Roberta Flack Performances at Montreux Jazz Festival Get Released Via BMG
  • The Human League, Soft Cell and Alison Moyet Launch Generations Tour June 2
    April 19, 2026 Comments Off on The Human League, Soft Cell and Alison Moyet Launch Generations Tour June 2
  • Des Rocs, Romes and Velvet Chains Rock The El Rey Theatre to Throngs of Devoted Fans
    April 10, 2026 Comments Off on Des Rocs, Romes and Velvet Chains Rock The El Rey Theatre to Throngs of Devoted Fans

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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

  • Nick Waterhouse Nick Waterhouse - Photo © Donna Balancia
    Interview: Nick Waterhouse Keeps The Machine Rolling With New Album, ‘Never Twice’
    October 13, 2016 Comments Off on Interview: Nick Waterhouse Keeps The Machine Rolling With New Album, ‘Never Twice’
  • Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders Talks to KCSN about Alone - by California Rocker
    Chrissie Hynde Talks About Real Music and Pretenders New Album ‘Alone’ in Interview on 88.5 KCSN
    October 11, 2016 Comments Off on Chrissie Hynde Talks About Real Music and Pretenders New Album ‘Alone’ in Interview on 88.5 KCSN
  • 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
  • A New Record for California Rocker – Five Journalism Awards with Two First Place Finishes in One Year
    July 22, 2017 Comments Off on A New Record for California Rocker – Five Journalism Awards with Two First Place Finishes in One Year
  • David Bowie and Fernando Aceves
    David Bowie in Mexico City: Photog Fernando Aceves Captures ‘The Chameleon’ in Forest Lawn Exhibit
    January 26, 2017 Comments Off on David Bowie in Mexico City: Photog Fernando Aceves Captures ‘The Chameleon’ in Forest Lawn Exhibit
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    Live Aid Concerts Get 40th Commemoration on Radio Station WXPN
    July 9, 2025 Comments Off on Live Aid Concerts Get 40th Commemoration on Radio Station WXPN
  • Ace Frehley of KISS Fame, Passes Away at 74
    October 17, 2025 Comments Off on Ace Frehley of KISS Fame, Passes Away at 74




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