Live Reviews
Ryan Adams Makes His Return to the Stage, Appearing at Hotel Cafe in Hollywood
Ryan Adams joins Jesse Malin on stage at Hotel Cafe – Photos courtesy Denise P. […]
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Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs to Drop Debut Album, ‘Wreckless Abandon’ on March 20
Dirty Knobs Take their Show on the Road By DONNA BALANCIA The Dirty Knobs will release a new album called Wreckless Abandon via BMG on March 20 and the band is preparing to tour the U.S, […]
Musicians
RIP Neil Peart: ‘Rush Survived All These Years Because We Care’
By ROBERT BUSBY Neil Peart, superstar drummer from Rush, has passed away following a long battle with brain cancer, the band said on Friday. Peart died January 7 in Santa Monica, California at 67 years […]
Musicians
David Haerle Music Proves You Should Come-a-Knockin’ When His Van’s Rockin’
Haerle Takes a Trip with ‘Go Do That With Sharon’ By DONNA BALANCIA David Haerle has released “Go Do That With Sharon,” a raging rocker about taking the RV to the Salton Sea. It’s the […]
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Nikki Sixx and Wife Courtney Spend Vacation Time Wading Around with Baby Ruby
By DONNA BALANCIA Nikki Sixx and wife Courtney looked tanned and slim look while on vacation with their 6-month-old baby Ruby. In an Instagram post, the couple shared a beautiful image from a luxurious and […]
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Jimbo Pap Tours ‘It Can Always Get Worse’ With Show at Cinema Bar February 7
By JOHN DALY Indie country rockers Jimbo Pap will perform at the Cinema Bar on February 7, the first in a string of dates to support the band’s debut album It Can Always Get Worse […]
New Music
Tame Impala Releases Calypso Reggae-Style Track ‘Lost In Yesterday,’ off ‘The Slow Rush’
By JOHN DALY Tame Impala has released the new single “Lost In Yesterday,” that takes inspiration from a calypso-reggae style. It’s the fourth track released off Kevin Parker’s anticipated album The Slow Rush. Never one […]
Reviews
Bill Fay Uses Piano in Haunting Fashion in Video ‘Salt Of The Earth’
By DONNA BALANCIA Bill Fay has released “Salt Of The Earth,” a piano-leading single from Countless Branches, his new album out January 17th on the Dead Oceans label. The single is a follow up to […]
Musicians
Rod Stewart Announces 2020 US Tour with Cheap Trick
By JOHN DALY Rod Stewart may have been in the news for a recent altercation, but it’s not going to stop the renowned British rocker from a 2020 summer tour with special guests Cheap Trick. […]
Musicians
‘Rock of Ages’ Musical Returns to Hollywood in Newly Built Venue ‘The Bourbon Room’
By JOHN DALY “Rock of Ages,” the 5-time Tony Award-nominated rock theater and dinner show returns to Hollywood at a newly built venue created just for the show, called The Bourbon Room. “Rock of Ages” […]
Musicians
Pictures: The Golden Globe Awards Take Center Stage in Beverly Hills
Music-Themed Movies Take the Honors at 77th Golden Globes By DONNA BALANCIA Ricky Gervais got things off to a fast-cracking start at The 77th Golden Globes Sunday night at the Beverly Hilton. Taking aim at […]
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Jennifer Lopez and Stars Heat Up The Night At Palm Springs Film Festival
By DONNA BALANCIA The Palm Springs Film Festival kicks off awards season and puts the spotlight on some of Hollywood’s brightest stars and those shining bright this year included Jennifer Lopez, Laura Dern and Quentin […]
Musicians
The Growlers Release Video for ‘Try Hard Fool’ and Tour Australia and Europe Before March Return
By JOHN DALY Fresh off their second annual Snow Ball, an event so popular that there were lines around the block at the Wiltern, the Growlers will be taking their Natural Affair tour on the […]
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Coachella 2020 Lineup Has Diverse Focus with Rage Against the Machine, Danny Elfman, Fatboy Slim
California Coachella Festival Draws the Big Names By DONNA BALANCIA The worst-kept secret in Coachella history was confirmed as Rage Against The Machine will reunite to headline the annual Indio fest along with Travis Scott […]
Musicians
‘Havana’ Songwriter Ali Tamposi Sells Los Feliz Home for $3 Million-Plus Price
By DONNA BALANCIA Songwriter Ali Tamposi, who penned hits like “Señorita” for Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes and “Stronger” for Kelly Clarkson, has sold her 1930s-style Los Angeles home for more than $3 million. Tamposi, […]
Reviews
Dime Box Band and Danny and The Doorknobs Make it a Family Affair at Cinema Bar
By DONNA BALANCIA Saturday night at the Cinema Bar was the setting for some swinging country-punk and rock that packed the small Culver City room with friends, family and longtime fans. And it’s still the […]
Musicians
GRAMMY-Nominated Blues Great Sugaray Rayford to Ring in New Year’s Eve at The Mint
By JOHN DALY GRAMMY-nominated blues great Caron “Sugaray” Rayford will take his talents to The Mint stage in Los Angeles for New Year’s Eve, this Tuesday night. Presented by KJAZZ, Sugaray Rayford at The Mint […]
Musicians
Review: Untouchables Deliver The Ska-Soul Sound for Holiday Gift at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach
Words and Photos By LUIS MORENO It was the night after Christmas, but for this crowd the best gift was worth the wait as The Untouchables delivered a dose of holiday cheer at Saint Rocke. […]
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Mike Campbell and Group Play Acoustic Rendition of ‘Run Run Rudolph’
By JOHN DALY Mike Campbell and his crew got together to give an acoustic rendition of the holiday favorite “Run Run Rudolph,” on social media. Campbell with Marilyn Martin, Sharon Celani and John McFee have […]
Live Reviews
The Rolling Stones, Peter Frampton, KAABOO, The Cure: The Year in Photos 2019
CALIFORNIA ROCKER STAFF We get a lot of photos here at California Rocker and many don’t get featured as they may deserve. From Steven Adler to Peter Frampton, from Moby and KAABOO to The Cure […]
Awards
Iggy Pop’s New Travel Advert Shows Music Legend’s Sense of Humor
Iggy Pop to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award By DONNA BALANCIA Iggy Pop isn’t merely one of the world’s most famous musicians; he’s got an impressive and lengthy list of feature film and TV credits. It […]
Musicians
Eddie Murphy Returns to ‘SNL’ and Revives Mr. Robinson, Gumby, and Buckwheat as ‘Masked Singer’
By JOHN DALY Eddie Murphy revived his most beloved characters Mr. Robinson, Gumby, and Buckwheat as “The Masked Singer” to host the “Saturday Night Live” Christmas show. Murphy brought thunderous applause during the monologue, during […]
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Bruce Springsteen Releases ‘Darkness Tour’ Live Recordings from Winterland 1978
By DONNA BALANCIA Bruce Springsteen has released newly remastered live recordings from the 1978 Darkness Tour, called Winterland 12/15/78 and Winterland 12/16/78. The two San Francisco recordings are a rare find. Winterland 12/15/78 was the […]
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Pop Superstar Mariah Carey Enjoying Unprecedented Success with Christmas Recordings
Mariah Carey New Video: ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ By JOHN DALY Mariah Carey has premiered the video “All I Want for Christmas Is You (Make My Wish Come True Edition)” for fans, […]
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Tom Petty Tribute Track Released by Second-Gen Rockers Jakob Dylan, Dhani Harrison, Nelsons
Traveling Wilburys-Style Song to Raise Money for Midnight Mission By DONNA BALANCIA A new Tom Petty tribute track, a cover of “For Real,” has been released by the sons of musicians with whom Petty worked. […]
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Violent Femmes, A Flock of Seagulls and Wang Chung to Play 80s Weekend #9 in February
By JOHN DALY Violent Femmes, A Flock of Seagulls and Wang Chung head a list of beloved musicians for “80s Weekend #9” at the Microsoft Theater on February 15 in Los Angeles. The love for […]