By DONNA BALANCIA Photos by DAVID ANG, LUIS MORENO The late reviewer Dan MacIntosh and photo editor Luis Moreno of US Rocker were named finalists for the SoCal Journalism Awards, posthumously, it was announced Thursday. […]
U.S. Rocker Photo Editor Gave Us More than Magnificent Images By DONNA BALANCIA Luis Moreno, photo editor and music reviewer for US Rocker, passed away after an 18-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Friends, family and […]
STAFF REPORT – US Rocker® Photo Editor Luis Moreno has been named a finalist in the Individual Blog category of the SoCal Journalism Awards it was announced. Moreno was named a finalist in the Los […]
KRS-One Venice West Photos and Review by LUIS MORENO VENICE, Calif. – I was sitting on the couch at home, ready to close my evening when, I received a text message saying my media pass […]
By LUIS MORENO Luis Moreno interviewed The Vindys before their show at Hotel Cafe in Hollywood, Calif., and he got some revealing insights into the high-paced world of this rockin’ band. The Vindys are from […]
STAFF REPORT LOS ANGELES – The staffers of US Rocker have been honored with eight finalist designations in the National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards, it was announced. US Rocker covers music and entertainment across […]
Services for Beloved Writer to be held May 25 By DONNA BALANCIA Music reviewer Dan MacIntosh was true to his words. As an editor, I’m grateful I got to read the work of music reviewer […]
Sparks Hollywood Bowl July 16, 2023 Review by DAN MACINTOSH Photos by LUIS MORENO HOLLYWOOD — Eventually, most every important Los Angeles band plays the Hollywood Bowl. It’s sort of a regional rite of passage. […]
Photos and Review by LUIS MORENO PASADENA, Calif. – Cruel World Fest was a celebration of music of the 1980s, but a warning of inclement weather cut the good times short. Up until the end […]
Jail Guitar Doors CAPO Center Rock Out 6 Photos and Review by LUIS MORENO LOS ANGELES – There are many profound themes about the impact of music. But the Jail Guitar Doors organization may say […]
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 […]
IDLES, HC McEntire, L7, The Oxys, The Senders and More Curated by JOHN DALY It’s December and while everyone else is playing holiday music, here at US Rocker, it’s time for great punk, rock and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Vindys Hotel Café Welcome to Hollywood Photos and Review by LUIS MORENO Youngstown to Hollywood… The Vindys have arrived at the Hotel Café. The Vindys are Jackie Popevec (vocals, guitar), John Anthony (guitar) and […]
Photos and Review by LUIS MORENO LOS ANGELES – Cowboy Diplomacy is a term used to describe the resolution of international conflicts through brash risk-taking, intimidation, military deployment, or a combination of such tactics. But […]
Photos + Words by LUIS MORENO LOS ANGELES – Sitting on my couch the other night I was in the mood for some new music, from new bands. So, I drove up to The Venice […]
Photos and review by LUIS MORENO LOS ANGELES – The Kills rocked on their second night of a two-night stop in Los Angeles touring the 17th anniversary edition of their groundbreaking album NO WOW. The […]
Words + Photos by LUIS MORENO LOS ANGELES – Grace Cummings is the latest artist from Australia who’s on the rise and should keep rising. She’s on tour promoting her latest album Storm Queen released last January. […]
Photos by LUIS MORENO Here’s a look back at BeachLife Fest last weekend in Redondo Beach, Calif.
Photos + Words by LUIS MORENO REDONDO BEACH, Calif. – Friday started out as any typical Redondo Beach afternoon, with the temperature in the 70s and lots of sunshine. People were walking, skateboarding and e-biking, carrying […]
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