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Month: November 2022

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Christine McVie, Singer-Songwriter for Fleetwood Mac, Passes Away at 79

November 30, 2022 News Comments Off on Christine McVie, Singer-Songwriter for Fleetwood Mac, Passes Away at 79

By JOHN DALY Christine McVie, singer-songwriter in the band Fleetwood Mac, has passed away after a short illness, it was announced. She was 79. Tributes poured in from fans around the world after the announcement. […]

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King Mala Shows Power of Personality and Unique Song Style at School Night

November 30, 2022 News Comments Off on King Mala Shows Power of Personality and Unique Song Style at School Night

Photos and Review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – I first came across King Mala during an online set for WFNM during the height of the pandemic in late 2020. She sat on a […]

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Tenacious D Covers Chris Isaak, Blake Shelton Covers Tom Petty and More New Releases

November 29, 2022 News Comments Off on Tenacious D Covers Chris Isaak, Blake Shelton Covers Tom Petty and More New Releases

Curated by JOHN DALY Jack Black and Kyle Gass from Tenacious D performed exclusively for SiriusXM’s Octane (ch. 37) recently. The two-man band laid down a sultry, faithful cover of Chris Isaak’s “Wicked Game,” scatted […]

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Shirley Jones Christmas Record is Much More than a ‘Partridge’ in a Pear Tree

November 28, 2022 News Comments Off on Shirley Jones Christmas Record is Much More than a ‘Partridge’ in a Pear Tree

By DONNA BALANCIA Hindsight Records has released a reimagined version of the 2009 holiday album, Shirley Jones: A Touch of Christmas, a collection of 12 holiday and Christmas songs. Best known as the groovy mom on […]

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Ames Flames Album Review: The Oxys Kick Rock And Roll’s Corpse Back To Life

November 16, 2022 News Comments Off on Ames Flames Album Review: The Oxys Kick Rock And Roll’s Corpse Back To Life

If you accept the offer to have A Date With The Oxys, you will fall in Rock ‘n’ Roll love. By AMES FLAMES To fill my rock buzz I usually have to listen to records […]

Dropkick Murphys - Photo by Dave Stauble
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Dropkick Murphys to Play St. Patrick’s Day Shows and Wrap Tour in Boston

November 15, 2022 News Comments Off on Dropkick Murphys to Play St. Patrick’s Day Shows and Wrap Tour in Boston

Dropkick Murphys have announced their annual St. Patrick’s Day shows with a full run of dates for Pega Presents, Dropkick Murphys St. Patrick’s Day 2023 Tour. The tour launches March 1 in Charlotte and culminates […]

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Keith Levene Dies at 65 – Read Exclusive Interviews and See Photos Here

November 13, 2022 News Comments Off on Keith Levene Dies at 65 – Read Exclusive Interviews and See Photos Here

By JOHN DALY The Clash founding member Keith Levene who later became guitarist for Public Image Ltd, has died, it was announced. Levene was considered one of the most influential guitarists ever. He founded The […]

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Dan MacIntosh: Duran Duran are Still ‘Wild Boys’ Despite Rock and Roll Icon Status

November 10, 2022 News Comments Off on Dan MacIntosh: Duran Duran are Still ‘Wild Boys’ Despite Rock and Roll Icon Status

Duran Duran Yaamava Theater November 2, 2022 By DAN MACINTOSH HIGHLAND, CA – Duran Duran is a relic from the MTV era, yet still busy touring and recording. No, despite its wild popularity among young girls […]

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Review: Wild Honey Presents Big Star’s No. 1 Record with Various Artists at Alex Theatre

November 9, 2022 News Comments Off on Review: Wild Honey Presents Big Star’s No. 1 Record with Various Artists at Alex Theatre

By DAN MACINTOSH GLENDALE, CA – Singer-songwriter Brett Harris mentioned early on how this gathered group performing Big Star songs, and the audience that came to see them, felt like family. Yes, across town, other […]

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Release: The Wrecks Share Deluxe Edition of ‘Sonder’ and Drop Video

November 4, 2022 News Comments Off on Release: The Wrecks Share Deluxe Edition of ‘Sonder’ and Drop Video

CARRBORO, N.C. – Release: Alt-pop band The Wrecks share the Deluxe Edition of their June 2022 sophomore album Sonder in tandem with releasing a video for “Normal (Acoustic).” Sonder (Deluxe) collects not only their frantic […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

  • EXCLUSIVE: Reluctant Apostles With Katey Sagal Play Molly Malone’s
    March 24, 2016 Comments Off on EXCLUSIVE: Reluctant Apostles With Katey Sagal Play Molly Malone’s
  • Cheetah Chrome Snarls His Way Through SoCal Swing at Whisky A Go-Go and Alex’s Bar in Long Beach
    February 17, 2017 Comments Off on Cheetah Chrome Snarls His Way Through SoCal Swing at Whisky A Go-Go and Alex’s Bar in Long Beach
  • Cal Jam 17: Foo Fighters and Others Pay Tribute to Las Vegas Victims, Tom Petty
    October 8, 2017 Comments Off on Cal Jam 17: Foo Fighters and Others Pay Tribute to Las Vegas Victims, Tom Petty
  • ‘Tighty Whiteys,’ Featuring Frontman Ron Young, Bare Their Soul With Upcoming Malibu Gigs in 2016
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  • The Black Lips and Timmy’s Organism Throw and Get Thrown at The Regent Theater
    June 27, 2017 Comments Off on The Black Lips and Timmy’s Organism Throw and Get Thrown at The Regent Theater

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Reviews

  • ‘Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh’ Auction Gives Famous Rocker a Chance to ‘Get More Stuff’
    November 12, 2025 Comments Off on ‘Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh’ Auction Gives Famous Rocker a Chance to ‘Get More Stuff’
  • Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony Takes Center Stage in LA
    November 9, 2025 Comments Off on Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony Takes Center Stage in LA
  • Garbage Proves a Treasure to Fans in Boise, Despite Limiting Future Tour Dates
    October 21, 2025 Comments Off on Garbage Proves a Treasure to Fans in Boise, Despite Limiting Future Tour Dates

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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

  • EXCLUSIVE: Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum: ‘Chris Cornell and I Were Brothers in Arms During Tough Times’
    May 22, 2017 Comments Off on EXCLUSIVE: Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum: ‘Chris Cornell and I Were Brothers in Arms During Tough Times’
  • Bonnie Raitt - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
    Bonnie Raitt and Musician Friends Celebrate Marty Grebb at Canyon Club
    May 30, 2015 Comments Off on Bonnie Raitt and Musician Friends Celebrate Marty Grebb at Canyon Club
  • Luis Moreno, Photographer, Athlete, and Father, Passes Away Following Cancer Battle
    January 19, 2024 Comments Off on Luis Moreno, Photographer, Athlete, and Father, Passes Away Following Cancer Battle
  • Jay Som Returns to Adoring Crowds at The Roxy in Support of Album ‘Belong’
    November 26, 2025 Comments Off on Jay Som Returns to Adoring Crowds at The Roxy in Support of Album ‘Belong’
  • Feature Image Tom Verlaine © Donna Balancia
    Review: Television Gets Good Reception at Teragram Ballroom, Phoebe Bridgers Shows Grace
    August 8, 2015 Comments Off on Review: Television Gets Good Reception at Teragram Ballroom, Phoebe Bridgers Shows Grace
  • 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
  • Ray Goren Photo Donna Balancia California Rocker
    Ray Goren, Young Blues Guitar Phenom, Talks Technology and Fond Memories of Leon Russell
    February 2, 2017 Comments Off on Ray Goren, Young Blues Guitar Phenom, Talks Technology and Fond Memories of Leon Russell




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