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Month: April 2023

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‘What the Hell Happened to Blood, Sweat & Tears?’ Docu Tells of Music … And Intrigue

April 30, 2023 News Comments Off on ‘What the Hell Happened to Blood, Sweat & Tears?’ Docu Tells of Music … And Intrigue

Movie Review by DAN MACINTOSH You may wonder why Blood, Sweat & Tears just seemed to burn bright and burn out fast. The band was on top of the musical world in 1970, you may […]

John Mellencamp - Photos by JULIE ANN SHAW
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John Mellencamp ‘Live and In Person Tour’ a Beautiful and Nostalgic Journey

April 29, 2023 News Comments Off on John Mellencamp ‘Live and In Person Tour’ a Beautiful and Nostalgic Journey

John Mellencamp Live and In Person Tour The Dolby Theatre, Hollywood, CA Photos and Review by JULIE ANN SHAW The night opened with a 30-minute “movie” that consisted of clips of the old movies Fugitive […]

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Inspirational Smitty The Creator Rises from the Streets of Little Haiti to Global Fame

April 28, 2023 News Comments Off on Inspirational Smitty The Creator Rises from the Streets of Little Haiti to Global Fame

Edited by JOHN DALY Highly esteemed and well-versed in the music industry, Varick “Smitty” Smith, AKA Smitty The Creator, has been writing hits for A-list artists for more than two decades. In a humble manner, […]

Musicians

Harry Belafonte, Who Brought the World Closer Through Music and Advocacy, Dies at 96

April 25, 2023 News Comments Off on Harry Belafonte, Who Brought the World Closer Through Music and Advocacy, Dies at 96

By DONNA BALANCIA Harry Belafonte, the legendary singer, actor, and civil rights activist, passed away Tuesday at the age of 96. Belafonte was born in Harlem, New York, in 1927, and rose to fame in […]

Musicians

New Bluegrass Release: ‘Blue Railroad Train’ by Leftover Salmon Feat. Billy Strings

April 21, 2023 News Comments Off on New Bluegrass Release: ‘Blue Railroad Train’ by Leftover Salmon Feat. Billy Strings

Edited by JOHN DALY Colorado-based Leftover Salmon has released their second single, “Blue Railroad Train,” from their upcoming album Grass Roots (May 19 via Compass Records). The track features special guest and longtime Leftover Salmon […]

By Luis Moreno

Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel Draw Out the Soulful Times in Southern Cal

April 6, 2023 News Comments Off on Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel Draw Out the Soulful Times in Southern Cal

Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel The Venice West Photos and Review by LUIS MORENO VENICE, Calif. – I was in the mood for some good old southern-rock jam band music, so I headed off to […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

  • Iggy at the Greek photo by Donna Balancia
    Iggy Pop at The Greek: Not a Tragedy He Took An Uncompromising Road
    May 1, 2016 1
  • Sleater-Kinney - Photo by Melanie Smith in Manchester
    Photos: Riot Grrrl Rockers Sleater-Kinney Take Manchester, UK, by Storm
    February 29, 2020 Comments Off on Photos: Riot Grrrl Rockers Sleater-Kinney Take Manchester, UK, by Storm
  • Broke L.A. Draws The Fans as ‘Little’ Music and Arts Festival May Soon Start to Outgrow its Locale
    April 11, 2017 Comments Off on Broke L.A. Draws The Fans as ‘Little’ Music and Arts Festival May Soon Start to Outgrow its Locale
  • Jay Watson No ‘Underdog’ as One-Man Band, GUM, Revs Masonic
    April 19, 2018 Comments Off on Jay Watson No ‘Underdog’ as One-Man Band, GUM, Revs Masonic
  • Mark and Sarah Hudson, Soul Asylum’s Dave Pirner, Butch Walker, and The Hooters, Jam at ASCAP
    April 14, 2017 1

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Reviews

  • Broken Social Scene Releases Album ‘Remember The Humans’ – Watch New Video
    May 10, 2026 Comments Off on Broken Social Scene Releases Album ‘Remember The Humans’ – Watch New Video
  • Rick Rubin and Neil Diamond - Photo by Jesse Diamond
    Neil Diamond Releases Third Album of Rick Rubin Collaboration ‘Wild At Heart’
    May 8, 2026 Comments Off on Neil Diamond Releases Third Album of Rick Rubin Collaboration ‘Wild At Heart’
  • Susto Stringband - Photo by Chris Brennan
    Susto Stringband Drops ‘E-350’ Ahead of Album ‘Susto Stringband (Vol. 2)’ – Watch
    May 7, 2026 Comments Off on Susto Stringband Drops ‘E-350’ Ahead of Album ‘Susto Stringband (Vol. 2)’ – Watch

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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

  • Martha Davis and The Motels
    Interview: Martha Davis and The Motels at The Mint
    October 12, 2014 Comments Off on Interview: Martha Davis and The Motels at The Mint
  • Interview: Barns Courtney Talks Music, Fashion Sense and Keeping the Excitement Going
    November 17, 2023 Comments Off on Interview: Barns Courtney Talks Music, Fashion Sense and Keeping the Excitement Going
  • Springsteen celebrates John Fogerty - Photo by Tom Parr
    Bruce Springsteen Celebrates John Fogerty at American Music Honors
    May 1, 2025 Comments Off on Bruce Springsteen Celebrates John Fogerty at American Music Honors
  • 'Straight Outta Compton' Star Aldis Hodge with actor brother, Edwin -- photo by Donna Balancia
    Aldis Hodge: B.O. OG ‘Compton’ Shows A Different Side to Influential N.W.A.
    August 24, 2015 Comments Off on Aldis Hodge: B.O. OG ‘Compton’ Shows A Different Side to Influential N.W.A.
  • Chili Guys of Miami Make ‘Listening to Reggae’ a Worldwide Party with New Video
    May 12, 2026 Comments Off on Chili Guys of Miami Make ‘Listening to Reggae’ a Worldwide Party with New Video
  • ‘Bring That Back’ by Dirk Schwenk a Deep-Rooted Journey on ‘The Bay’ – Review
    September 7, 2025 Comments Off on ‘Bring That Back’ by Dirk Schwenk a Deep-Rooted Journey on ‘The Bay’ – Review
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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




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