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L7 - Photo by Ames Flames
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All-Girl Group L7 Makes Triumphant Return Home For ‘Bricks Are Heavy’ 30th Anniversary

October 31, 2022 News Comments Off on All-Girl Group L7 Makes Triumphant Return Home For ‘Bricks Are Heavy’ 30th Anniversary

By AMES FLAMES LOS ANGELES – All-girl group L7 returned to LA for 2 sold out shows at the Regent. A triumphant return home after touring the US with their Bricks Are Heavy 30th aniversary […]

Musicians

Julian Lage Proves he is Player as Well as Performer at Disney Concert Hall

October 19, 2022 News Comments Off on Julian Lage Proves he is Player as Well as Performer at Disney Concert Hall

Julian Lage/The Bad Plus Walt Disney Concert Hall October 14, 2022 By DAN MACINTOSH LOS ANGELES, CA – Guitarist Julian Lage headlined an eclectic night of instrumental music at Walt Disney Concert Hall that also […]

Afghan Whigs - All photos Rachel Foy - IG: @click.haus TW: @clickdothaus
Musicians

Photos + Review: The Afghan Whigs Define ‘Cool’ During ‘How Do You Burn?’ Show

October 14, 2022 News Comments Off on Photos + Review: The Afghan Whigs Define ‘Cool’ During ‘How Do You Burn?’ Show

The Afghan Whigs The Belasco October 12, 2022 Photos by RACHEL FOY Review by DAN MACINTOSH LOS ANGELES– Greg Dulli, leader of The Afghan Whigs, comes off as a scummy, lecherous misogynist while singing “Gentlemen,” […]

Musicians

The Cult Shines on ‘Under The Midnight Sun’ Tour with BRMC, Skeleton Joe, and King Woman

October 11, 2022 News Comments Off on The Cult Shines on ‘Under The Midnight Sun’ Tour with BRMC, Skeleton Joe, and King Woman

The Cult Greek Theatre October 9. 2022 Review by DAN MACINTOSH Photos by JULIE ANN SHAW LOS ANGELES, CA – A distracted performer makes for an equally distracted audience. The Cult’s Ian Astbury was either […]

Musicians

World-Famous Musician Zucchero Brings Joy from Italy to the Saban Theatre

October 10, 2022 News Comments Off on World-Famous Musician Zucchero Brings Joy from Italy to the Saban Theatre

Review + Photos by LUIS MORENO LOS ANGELES – Zucchero is more than just an Italian songwriter, musician and singer. Zucchero is Italy’s Bruce Springsteen or Van Morrison. I first fell in love with his music in […]

Musicians

The Backseat Lovers Release Single ‘Slowing Down’ off New Album

October 9, 2022 News Comments Off on The Backseat Lovers Release Single ‘Slowing Down’ off New Album

LOS ANGELES – The Backseat Lovers have shared their new single, “Slowing Down” off the band’s upcoming album, Waiting to Spill. “Slowing down is a song that came together in a time where all four […]

California Rocker®

Review by Ames Flames: Betty Blowtorch Fires Up the Crowd at Corbin Bowl

October 6, 2022 News Comments Off on Review by Ames Flames: Betty Blowtorch Fires Up the Crowd at Corbin Bowl

Review + Photos by AMES FLAMES TARZANA, Calif. – It’s been two years and eight months since I worked a show and I’m glad my return was with Betty Blowtorch at Corbin Bowl. It was […]

Heaven 17 - Photos by Tony Smith
Musicians

Review: Heaven 17 Gets its ‘Groove Thang’ on with Long-Awaited U.S. Tour

October 5, 2022 News Comments Off on Review: Heaven 17 Gets its ‘Groove Thang’ on with Long-Awaited U.S. Tour

Heaven 17 The Observatory October 1, 2022 By DAN MACINTOSH SANTA ANA, CA – Heaven 17 was significantly different from many of the other synth-pop British imports in the 1980s. Yes, the act’s music was […]

Musicians

Cuffed Up Locks in Good Music to Kick off Nationwide Tour with Joy Formidable

October 4, 2022 News Comments Off on Cuffed Up Locks in Good Music to Kick off Nationwide Tour with Joy Formidable

Photos + Review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – I have long followed the band Cuffed Up. I first came across the band in 2019 at a now-closed Los Angeles venue called The Satellite. […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

  • Alice with Nurse and friend - All Photos © 2018 Craig Hammons
    Alice Cooper Goes Beyond Stage Antics to Deliver True Character
    August 18, 2018 1
  • Nature - one of the hottest young reggae artists in the business - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
    Unity Concert at The Wiltern Combines Nature, Buddz and Healing Reggae
    August 21, 2015 Comments Off on Unity Concert at The Wiltern Combines Nature, Buddz and Healing Reggae
  • REVIEW: Luna Blends Inventive Guitar with Strong Lyrics for Powerful Performance
    January 14, 2018 Comments Off on REVIEW: Luna Blends Inventive Guitar with Strong Lyrics for Powerful Performance
  • Ithaca - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
    L.A. Guns — And Rock’s Young Guns — Play for Fair Pay at Whisky a Go Go
    August 11, 2015 2
  • Hammons Review: Acid Mothers Temple Crash Lands in Long Beach to Blow our Minds
    May 19, 2019 Comments Off on Hammons Review: Acid Mothers Temple Crash Lands in Long Beach to Blow our Minds

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Reviews

  • Carter Vail Single ‘Ants In My Room’ Depicts Just That, With a Little ‘Extra’ – Review
    February 1, 2026 Comments Off on Carter Vail Single ‘Ants In My Room’ Depicts Just That, With a Little ‘Extra’ – Review
  • 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

  • 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
  • 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
  • Taleen Kali - All photos by Notes From Vivace US Rocker
    Dum Dum Records Celebrates Four-Year Anniversary at Midnight Hour Records
    October 3, 2025 Comments Off on Dum Dum Records Celebrates Four-Year Anniversary at Midnight Hour Records
  • Gogol Bordello - All photos by Donna Balancia
    Gogol Bordello Preps For Silver Screen Fame Touring New Movie ‘Scream Of My Blood’
    September 14, 2024 Comments Off on Gogol Bordello Preps For Silver Screen Fame Touring New Movie ‘Scream Of My Blood’
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    Loren Molinare Talks DoGs Doc, Little Caesar, Detroit Trip with Glitter Trash
    April 19, 2016 Comments Off on Loren Molinare Talks DoGs Doc, Little Caesar, Detroit Trip with Glitter Trash
  • Cheetah Chrome, r, with Bruce Duff performs with James Williamson last January at Bootleg in LA - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
    Facebook F***s Cheetah Chrome Out of his Name; Punk Legend Battles Company Over Identity
    November 19, 2015 2
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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




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