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Craig Hammons takes a bow with Peelander Z - Courtesy of Robs Punk Shows Reviews
Musicians

Peelander Z Brings the ‘New Guy’ on Stage, Teenage Werewolves Roar at Viper Room

November 6, 2019 News Comments Off on Peelander Z Brings the ‘New Guy’ on Stage, Teenage Werewolves Roar at Viper Room

By CRAIG HAMMONS A show more fun than humans are supposed to have. Peelander Z and his madcap color-coded band members wove their magical punk rock spell on us recently, and I got to join […]

Tame Impala plays The Forum in March - Photo by Donna Balancia
Concert Advances

Tame Impala to Play The Forum, Pechanga, SF and Mexico in March

November 4, 2019 News Comments Off on Tame Impala to Play The Forum, Pechanga, SF and Mexico in March

By JOHN DALY Tame Impala will be playing three California shows, including one at the Forum in Inglewood, and has announced three Mexico dates, all for next March. Tickets go on sale this week. More […]

Bauhaus at the Hollywood Palladium - Courtesy of Love and Rockets Torched
Musicians

Bauhaus Hits The Hollywood Palladium in First of Three Shows Sunday

November 3, 2019 News Comments Off on Bauhaus Hits The Hollywood Palladium in First of Three Shows Sunday

By JOHN DALY Bauhaus made their anticipated first of three appearances at the Hollywood Palladium Sunday and it was a virtual “Who’s Who” of fans and friends in attendance. Check out the Instagram coverage here: […]

Awards

Rick Springfield, Richie Kotzen Honor Music’s Best with RockGodz Awards at Canyon

November 3, 2019 News Comments Off on Rick Springfield, Richie Kotzen Honor Music’s Best with RockGodz Awards at Canyon

By JOHN DALY Rick Springfield and Richie Kotzen were among those on hand to honor an illustrious group of respected sidemen, producers and rockers assembled for the RockGodz Hall of Fame Awards at the Canyon […]

Musicians

Sluka Releases Colorful Video for Inspiring Track ‘Hey Oh’

November 3, 2019 News Comments Off on Sluka Releases Colorful Video for Inspiring Track ‘Hey Oh’

By DONNA BALANCIA One thing about Sluka, the creative process is always compelling. Christopher Sluka and his band have released the video for “Hey Oh,” a wildly celebratory song with great vibes. OK, perhaps there […]

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Musicians

Bruce Springsteen Releases Live Album ‘Asbury Park 11/24/96’ Including Rarities

November 1, 2019 News Comments Off on Bruce Springsteen Releases Live Album ‘Asbury Park 11/24/96’ Including Rarities

By JOHN DALY Bruce Springsteen has released a live album Asbury Park 11/24/96 that features a classic selection of his most “Shore-worthy” tunes. The Boss kicks off the album with a trilogy of tracks off Greetings From […]

Cody Simpson and Miley Cyrus
Musicians

Miley Cyrus + Cody Simpson Halloween Surprise, Bette Midler, Janelle Monae and Shakira Shake Up the Costumes

November 1, 2019 News Comments Off on Miley Cyrus + Cody Simpson Halloween Surprise, Bette Midler, Janelle Monae and Shakira Shake Up the Costumes

By DONNA BALANCIA Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson went out on the town, dressing up as “Perri + Billy” (Lister and Idol) on Halloween, taking their new relationship out for a spin. It was a […]

Olivia Newton-John and Pink Lady Jacket at auction - Courtesy
Auctions

Olivia Newton-John VIP Party: ‘Grease’ Costumes Presented by Julien’s Auctions

October 31, 2019 News Comments Off on Olivia Newton-John VIP Party: ‘Grease’ Costumes Presented by Julien’s Auctions

Story by JOHN DALY, Photos by MICHELLE DAY UPDATE: Sara Blakely, who founded the shape control clothing brand Spanx, paid $405,700 for the black satin pants and leather jacket worn by Olivia Newton-John in final scene […]

Musicians

World’s Scariest Actor Lance Henriksen: He’s Just ‘A Bounty-Chasing Road Dog’ Himself

October 30, 2019 News Comments Off on World’s Scariest Actor Lance Henriksen: He’s Just ‘A Bounty-Chasing Road Dog’ Himself

By DONNA BALANCIA It’s like Lance Henriksen came back as a new age Clint Eastwood in the 48-second clip from the new film, “Eminence Hill.”  The Uncorked Entertainment film is a Western and the dialogue […]

Musicians

Café Tacvba Headlines Dia de los Muertos at Hollywood Forever Nov. 2

October 29, 2019 News Comments Off on Café Tacvba Headlines Dia de los Muertos at Hollywood Forever Nov. 2

By JOHN DALY Café Tacvba is the headlining musical group at the 20th annual Dia de los Muertos celebration at Hollywood Forever on Saturday Nov. 2.  Café Tacvba, from Ciudad Satélite, Mexico, came to popularity […]

Musicians

Blues Lawyer Gives Free Advice on Life’s Issues with LP ‘Something Different’

October 28, 2019 News Comments Off on Blues Lawyer Gives Free Advice on Life’s Issues with LP ‘Something Different’

By JOHN DALY Blues Lawyer will bail you out of your misery with innovative music on Something Different, the band’s new album to be released Nov. 8 (Mt.St.Mtn). There’s no contempt of court as Blues […]

Musicians

‘The Ventures: Stars on Guitars’ a New Doc by a Musical Daughter Hits the Screen

October 26, 2019 News Comments Off on ‘The Ventures: Stars on Guitars’ a New Doc by a Musical Daughter Hits the Screen

By DONNA BALANCIA A new documentary film called “The Ventures: Stars on Guitars,” has finally come to the big screen. The documentary tells the story of one of the world’s most beloved bands, The Ventures, […]

Records

Zakk Wylde Drops Reissue of ‘Pride and Glory’ Album and Video for ‘Machine Gun Man’

October 26, 2019 News Comments Off on Zakk Wylde Drops Reissue of ‘Pride and Glory’ Album and Video for ‘Machine Gun Man’

By JOHN DALY Zakk Wylde’s band pride and glory has released a new video for the track “Machine Gun Man” with a reissue of the self-titled album. The early video was assembled from live footage during the pride […]

Musicians

Cage The Elephant Rides a Hot Streak, Drops Throwback Video for ‘Social Cues’

October 24, 2019 News Comments Off on Cage The Elephant Rides a Hot Streak, Drops Throwback Video for ‘Social Cues’

By JOHN DALY UPDATED: Cage The Elephant, one of the hottest bands of the decade, has released a new music video for “Social Cues,” directed by lead singer Matt Shultz. The throwback-style video brings back […]

The Latest

Kanye West Converts The Forum into His Church for ‘Jesus Is King’ Concert

October 24, 2019 News Comments Off on Kanye West Converts The Forum into His Church for ‘Jesus Is King’ Concert

By JOHN DALY Kanye West brought his Jesus Is King album and film to The Forum in Inglewood, which was converted into a wheat field with followers on Wednesday night. Check out the Instagram posts […]

The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band at St Rocke - Photo by Luis Moreno
Blues

The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band Creates New Blues Sound with Antique Style

October 22, 2019 News Comments Off on The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band Creates New Blues Sound with Antique Style

Photos and Review By LUIS MORENO The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band is comprised of three innovative Indiana musicians who can make music on just about anything. Who would think you’d feel so compelled to […]

The Latest

Avicii Suicide One Year Later: Father of Late Superstar D.J. Says Son Had a ‘Good Heart’

October 21, 2019 News Comments Off on Avicii Suicide One Year Later: Father of Late Superstar D.J. Says Son Had a ‘Good Heart’

By JOHN DALY The father of beloved Swedish DJ Avicii spoke about his son’s suicide to CBS in an interview that will air Wednesday. In a “CBS This Morning” episode called “Stop the Sigma: A […]

interviews

Iggy Pop Photographer Paul McAlpine: The Lean Times Were Fun Times on Tour with Iggy

October 20, 2019 News Comments Off on Iggy Pop Photographer Paul McAlpine: The Lean Times Were Fun Times on Tour with Iggy

McAlpine’s ‘Bare + Real’ Book Signing Events to Include Rare Stories and Images By DONNA BALANCIA Life comes full circle for Paul McAlpine who has published a photo book documenting his years on the road […]

interviews

Backstage Pass Reunites and Releases Compilation Cassette ‘Backstage Pass 77’

October 19, 2019 News Comments Off on Backstage Pass Reunites and Releases Compilation Cassette ‘Backstage Pass 77’

By DONNA BALANCIA Backstage Pass, one of the all-girl anchors of punk rock in Los Angeles, has reunited for a few shows and has a new cassette out called Backstage Pass 77. There’s a lot […]

Live Reviews

Review: Nick Cave, Artist and Gentleman, Gives Respect to Fans in Downtown LA Show

October 18, 2019 News Comments Off on Review: Nick Cave, Artist and Gentleman, Gives Respect to Fans in Downtown LA Show

By DAN MACINTOSH LOS ANGELES – Back in the early ’80s, when Australian Nick Cave was still raving like a madman while fronting The Birthday Party and wooing the Goth crowd, it was impossible to […]

FILM AND TV

PREMIERE: Prima Donna Band Lounges in Leather by The Pool in ‘Cruel Summer’ Video

October 17, 2019 News Comments Off on PREMIERE: Prima Donna Band Lounges in Leather by The Pool in ‘Cruel Summer’ Video

By DONNA BALANCIA Prima Donna has a tough life, as viewers can see in the new video for the band’s cover of “Cruel Summer,” which premieres here on California Rocker. Wouldn’t it be nice to […]

Musicians

Fantastic Negrito Gives Sneak Peek of New Record and a Tour of his Home Studio

October 15, 2019 News Comments Off on Fantastic Negrito Gives Sneak Peek of New Record and a Tour of his Home Studio

By DONNA BALANCIA Fantastic Negrito gave fans a sneak peek of his latest music to Instagram viewers who got to watch him record what could be yet another winning album. The two-time Grammy-winning Bay-Area blues […]

Awards

Vote for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Soundgarden, Pat Benatar, Motorhead

October 15, 2019 News Comments Off on Vote for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Soundgarden, Pat Benatar, Motorhead

By JOHN DALY Voting is open for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Pat Benatar, Motorhead, Soundgarden are among the 2020 class nominees. Benatar and Motorhead are first-time nominees. Others nominated to the revered […]

Live Reviews

The Struts Make Triumphant Return Home to the UK Following Success in US

October 12, 2019 News Comments Off on The Struts Make Triumphant Return Home to the UK Following Success in US

Fantastic Rock N Roll, a Special Report All Photos © 2019 MELANIE SMITH, Words By JARED MUSSON MANCHESTER – UK glam rockers, The Struts, took to the stage in Manchester last night to embark on […]

The Regrettes - Photo by Justin Higuchi
Alternative

‘How Do You Love?’ The Regrettes Are ‘Noisily Honest’ About Love, Life

October 12, 2019 News Comments Off on ‘How Do You Love?’ The Regrettes Are ‘Noisily Honest’ About Love, Life

Review By DAN MACINTOSH The Regrettes, a (mostly) all-girl Los Angeles rock band, mix a lot of great musical stuff together on How Do You Love? Los Angeles has historically been a fertile breeding ground […]

Alternative

Desert Daze: Flaming Lips, Devo, Metz, Animal Collective Grab the Attention Span

October 12, 2019 News Comments Off on Desert Daze: Flaming Lips, Devo, Metz, Animal Collective Grab the Attention Span

By JOHN DALY Flaming Lips and Metz closed out opening night of Desert Daze Friday night in cool style, with balloons, pink robots and some general late night fun.  But it was Devo that “de-evolutionized” […]

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Classic US Rocker Reviews

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    British-Nigerian Singer-Songwriter Samm Henshaw Paints Musical Portrait at The Peppermint Club
    November 23, 2021 Comments Off on British-Nigerian Singer-Songwriter Samm Henshaw Paints Musical Portrait at The Peppermint Club
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    James Lee Stanley: ‘Alive At Last’ is an Album That Inspires and Feels Good
    September 7, 2016 Comments Off on James Lee Stanley: ‘Alive At Last’ is an Album That Inspires and Feels Good
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    May 15, 2017 Comments Off on Sara Ontaneda Brings Her Remarkable Voice and Magical Music to The Mint, Musician is ‘Grateful’ for Gift
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    Mike Love, Schuyler Fisk, Sam Marcey Talk Story With Crowd at The Mint
    May 23, 2015 Comments Off on Mike Love, Schuyler Fisk, Sam Marcey Talk Story With Crowd at The Mint

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    November 12, 2025 Comments Off on ‘Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh’ Auction Gives Famous Rocker a Chance to ‘Get More Stuff’
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    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
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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
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    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
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    July 21, 2023 Comments Off on Releases: Brian Setzer, Nils Lofgren Albums Lead the New Music of the Week
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    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
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    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

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    Engage With Audience Say Jesse Nolan, Tim Wheeler and Rob Schwartzman
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    March 12, 2024 Comments Off on Interview: Aryeè The Gem Shares Her Evening With Us at The Fonda in Los Angeles
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    My Morning Jacket Releases New Track + Video, New Album, and Celebrates Louisville
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