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Month: September 2022

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Mike Campbell Keeps the Music Going, Five Years After the Death of Tom Petty

September 30, 2022 News Comments Off on Mike Campbell Keeps the Music Going, Five Years After the Death of Tom Petty

Photos and Story by DONNA BALANCIA Mike Campbell plays on, approaching five years after the death of his best friend, Tom Petty. Campbell, the co-founder of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, is recording and touring […]

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The Nervous Eaters Drop ‘Hop Sing Said’ off Upcoming Album ‘Monsters + Angels’

September 30, 2022 News Comments Off on The Nervous Eaters Drop ‘Hop Sing Said’ off Upcoming Album ‘Monsters + Angels’

The Nervous Eaters have delivered a new 10-track album, Monsters + Angels, released through Stevie Van Zandt’s label, Wicked Cool Records. The first track to drop is “Hop Sing Said,” out today. The Boston band […]

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Review: Richie Ramone Band Delivers Fast-Paced Show in Boyle Heights

September 29, 2022 News Comments Off on Review: Richie Ramone Band Delivers Fast-Paced Show in Boyle Heights

Richie Ramone Band The Paramount Sept. 9, 2022 Photos and Review by HEATHER HARRIS LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Richie Ramone and Band delivered 31 songs in 52 thrill-packed minutes to an enraptured crowd. The drummer and […]

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Dan MacIntosh Review: Smithereens ‘The Lost Album’ a Happy Surprise for the Fans

September 28, 2022 News Comments Off on Dan MacIntosh Review: Smithereens ‘The Lost Album’ a Happy Surprise for the Fans

Smithereens The Lost Album Sunset Blvd. Records Review by DAN MACINTOSH Although The Smithereens continue to tour with the wonderful Marshall Crenshaw oftentimes taking the lead vocal spot of the late DiNizio, that great New […]

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Photos: ‘Frantic City’ Fest in Atlantic City was an Alternative Punk Reunion

September 27, 2022 News Comments Off on Photos: ‘Frantic City’ Fest in Atlantic City was an Alternative Punk Reunion

Review + Photos by DONNA BALANCIA ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Frantic City was reminiscent of the early days of one of the big punk festivals and attracted a range of music lovers to the world-famous […]

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‘Anvil! The Story of Anvil!’ Docu Gets All the Applause at Red Carpet

September 26, 2022 News Comments Off on ‘Anvil! The Story of Anvil!’ Docu Gets All the Applause at Red Carpet

ANVIL! THE STORY OF ANVIL! Film and Q & A Saban Theatre Photos + Review by LUIS MORENO BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – The second world premiere of ANVIL! THE STORY OF ANVIL! was held at the […]

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‘Dio: Dreamers Never Die’ LA Premiere Draws Rock ‘N’ Roll Heavy Hitters

September 22, 2022 News Comments Off on ‘Dio: Dreamers Never Die’ LA Premiere Draws Rock ‘N’ Roll Heavy Hitters

LOS ANGELES – The documentary film Dio: Dreamers Never Die, about the life of heavy metal legend Ronnie James Dio, drew a range of Rock ‘N’ Roll personalities at its Los Angeles premiere. Held at the […]

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Don McLean to Sell a Slice of ‘American Pie’ for Charity via Julien’s Auctions

September 21, 2022 News Comments Off on Don McLean to Sell a Slice of ‘American Pie’ for Charity via Julien’s Auctions

By DONNA BALANCIA Don McLean, known for the hits “American Pie” and “Vincent,” has teamed with Julien’s Auctions to sell some of his treasured possessions including lyrics and guitars. A portion of the proceeds will […]

Brandi Carlile - All photos by LUIS MORENO
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Inaugural BeachLife Ranch Festival Leaves Crowds Longing for More ‘California Country’

September 20, 2022 News Comments Off on Inaugural BeachLife Ranch Festival Leaves Crowds Longing for More ‘California Country’

Photos and Review by LUIS MORENO REDONDO BEACH, Calif. – BeachLife Ranch delivered in its first year and left the SoCal crowds longing for more “California Country.” Sunday started like any typical beach day here […]

Prima Donna and Michael Des Barres team up - Kearney Thompson
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Michael Des Barres and Prima Donna Team on New Single for Wicked Cool Records

September 20, 2022 News Comments Off on Michael Des Barres and Prima Donna Team on New Single for Wicked Cool Records

Michael Des Barres and Prima Donna have teamed up to release the rocking new double-sided single “Ain’t Nothing You Can Do About It” on Wicked Cool Records. The A-side is “Ain’t Nothing You Can Do […]

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Zealyn Celebrates EP Release with Enraptured Fans in Los Angeles

September 19, 2022 News Comments Off on Zealyn Celebrates EP Release with Enraptured Fans in Los Angeles

Photos and Review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Zealyn (Angie Miller) celebrated her angst-filled titled EP release, I Think I’m Struggling With Getting Older, with an enraptured fan base at The Echo on […]

Lumineers at BeachLife Ranch - Luis Moreno
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Photos: Inaugural BeachLife Ranch Brings ‘Americana Country’ to Redondo Beach

September 18, 2022 News Comments Off on Photos: Inaugural BeachLife Ranch Brings ‘Americana Country’ to Redondo Beach

Photos and Review by LUIS MORENO REDONDO BEACH, Calif. – Having been raised in Southern California most of my life, I can say the Californians I know have never been cowboy fanatics. Especially living here […]

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Teri Gender Bender Inspires with Latest Track and New Music Collection

September 17, 2022 News Comments Off on Teri Gender Bender Inspires with Latest Track and New Music Collection

By DONNA BALANCIA Teri Gender Bender has released a new single called “The Get Up” and it’s a cool mix of funk, space-echo synth and refreshing innovation. The beloved songwriter and performer harnesses a futuristic […]

BeachLife Ranch in Redondo - Courtesy BeachLife Ranch
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BeachLife Ranch Kicks it in Redondo Beach with Lumineers, Dierks Bentley

September 15, 2022 News Comments Off on BeachLife Ranch Kicks it in Redondo Beach with Lumineers, Dierks Bentley

REDONDO BEACH, Calif. – BeachLife Ranch Country and Americana kicks it with a diverse group of modern luminaries like The Lumineers, Dierks Bentley and Brandi Carlile this weekend in Redondo Beach, Calif. Hall and Oates […]

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Nickelback Drops Video + Single ‘San Quentin’ Off Upcoming Album

September 14, 2022 News Comments Off on Nickelback Drops Video + Single ‘San Quentin’ Off Upcoming Album

Nickelback has released the video for their latest single, “San Quentin,” from their forthcoming new album Get Rollin’, out Nov. 18 via BMG. In the video the band performs an impromptu concert, with a surprise cameo from TikTok […]

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Jackson Browne Pens the Times of Our Lives, All We Need to Do is Listen

September 13, 2022 News Comments Off on Jackson Browne Pens the Times of Our Lives, All We Need to Do is Listen

Review: Jackson Browne Pacific Amphitheatre “An Evening With Jackson Browne” Review by LUIS MORENO COSTA MESA, Calif. – “An Evening With Jackson Browne” … A lifetime of memories! It’s the early mid-70’s in a 1965 […]

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The Goo Goo Dolls Rock The Santa Barbara Bowl – Photos + Review

September 8, 2022 News Comments Off on The Goo Goo Dolls Rock The Santa Barbara Bowl – Photos + Review

The Goo Goo Dolls With Blue October Summer 2022 Tour Santa Barbara Bowl, 09.03.22 Photos + Review by JULIE ANN SHAW I can’t remember a time in my life when The Goo Goo Dolls was […]

Roger Taylor announces new live album
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Roger Taylor Announces New Live Album, ‘The Outsider Tour Live’

September 8, 2022 News Comments Off on Roger Taylor Announces New Live Album, ‘The Outsider Tour Live’

Roger Taylor is set to release a live album recorded during his October 2021 Outsider UK tour, which saw the Queen founding member perform a series of “intimate” shows: “my modesty tour, I just want it to […]

Hanson - Photos by Julie Ann Shaw
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Hanson Delivers New Solo and Beloved Classic Hits on ‘Red Green Blue’ Tour

September 7, 2022 News Comments Off on Hanson Delivers New Solo and Beloved Classic Hits on ‘Red Green Blue’ Tour

Hanson Red Green Blue Tour The Theater at Ace Hotel, Los Angeles 09.02.22 Photos + Review by JULIE ANN SHAW LOS ANGELES – Hanson has been making music for 30 years now, and for their […]

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Elvis Costello Wraps ‘Boy Named If’ Tour With All The Fan Favorites

September 6, 2022 News Comments Off on Elvis Costello Wraps ‘Boy Named If’ Tour With All The Fan Favorites

Elvis Costello Yaamava’ Theater September 3, 2022 By DAN MACINTOSH HIGHLAND, CA – This casino show was one of Elvis Costello’s California dates without his longtime friend and collaborator, Nick Lowe, as the opener. While […]

The Killers in LA - Photo by Rob Loud
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The Killers and Audience Connect for One of Many ‘Reasons Known’

September 1, 2022 News Comments Off on The Killers and Audience Connect for One of Many ‘Reasons Known’

The Killers / Johnny Marr August 27, 2022 Banc of California Stadium By DAN MACINTOSH –  LOS ANGELES, CA – The Killers may be from the most un-Rock N Roll sin city of Las Vegas, […]

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