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Mike McCready-Scored Movie ‘The Story of Plastic’ Gets World Premiere at Mill Valley Film Fest

October 2, 2019 News Comments Off on Mike McCready-Scored Movie ‘The Story of Plastic’ Gets World Premiere at Mill Valley Film Fest

By DONNA BALANCIA The Story of Plastic, which features a musical score by Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready, will receive its world premiere at the Mill Valley Film Festival on Sunday, October 6. The documentary […]

interviews

Dear Boy Reinvents Dream Pop with Post Punk Sensibility on ‘The Strawberry EP’

October 1, 2019 News Comments Off on Dear Boy Reinvents Dream Pop with Post Punk Sensibility on ‘The Strawberry EP’

Dear Boy Gigs at Teragram October 10 By SYLVIA BORGO Los Angeles indie band Dear Boy have had a triumphant year. And they aren’t even close to calling it a wrap quite yet. In anticipation […]

Musicians

Kurt Cobain’s Seattle Home Hits the Market for $7.5 Million

October 1, 2019 News Comments Off on Kurt Cobain’s Seattle Home Hits the Market for $7.5 Million

By JOHN DALY Kurt Cobain’s beloved home in Seattle is for sale with a listing price of $7.5 million, according to reports.  It’s a remarkable jump in price for the house that Courtney Love sold […]

Live Reviews

Photos: Moby Performs a Night of Covers for Charity at Ford Theatres Saturday Night

September 29, 2019 News Comments Off on Photos: Moby Performs a Night of Covers for Charity at Ford Theatres Saturday Night

Featured Photo by LUIS MORENO Moby performed a wide range of songs including those from Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones at Jail Guitar Doors’ Rock Out 5! at The Ford Theatres in Hollywood Saturday […]

FILM AND TV

Watch Billie Eilish Climb the Walls and Dance on the Ceiling for SNL Season 45 Opener

September 29, 2019 News Comments Off on Watch Billie Eilish Climb the Walls and Dance on the Ceiling for SNL Season 45 Opener

By JOHN DALY Billie Eilish climbed the walls and then danced on the ceiling on SNL, performing her hit “Bad Guy” on the “Saturday Night Live” season 45 opener. In a small, rotating stage, teen […]

Live Reviews

Eddie Vedder Takes the Stage at Ohana Fest in Dana Point

September 29, 2019 News Comments Off on Eddie Vedder Takes the Stage at Ohana Fest in Dana Point

By JOHN DALY Eddie Vedder launched his annual Ohana Festival in Dana Point, California, by joining The Strokes onstage Friday and taking center stage on Saturday night. The Strokes headlined Friday, Vedder headlined Saturday and […]

The Latest

Sublime With Rome Drops Video for ‘Blackout’ off Full-Length Release ‘Blessings’

September 27, 2019 News Comments Off on Sublime With Rome Drops Video for ‘Blackout’ off Full-Length Release ‘Blessings’

By JOHN DALY Ska-punk trio Sublime With Rome just dropped the music video for “Blackout.” Watch the video directed by Andreas Ramirez here. “Blackout” is off the band’s recent full-length album Blessings, which came out […]

Causes

Dave Grohl Cooks Up his Famous Backbeat BBQ for Ronnie James Dio Cancer Fund Event in Ojai

September 25, 2019 News Comments Off on Dave Grohl Cooks Up his Famous Backbeat BBQ for Ronnie James Dio Cancer Fund Event in Ojai

By JOHN DALY Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters became Dave Grohl of the Food Servers for charity last weekend, cooking up and dishing out his signature Backbeat BBQ for the Ronnie James Dio Stand […]

Awards

British Rapper Dave wins Mercury Prize for ‘Psychodrama,’ Slowthai Holds Fake Boris Head Aloft

September 24, 2019 News Comments Off on British Rapper Dave wins Mercury Prize for ‘Psychodrama,’ Slowthai Holds Fake Boris Head Aloft

By JOHN DALY The 2019 Mercury Prize broadcast never fails to entertain, as Idles gave a raucous performance, British rapper and prize winner Dave brought his mother on stage, and slowthai held up a fake […]

Musicians

Houston Tribute to Guillotines Bassist Julie DeGidio To Take Place Sept. 28 at Rockefellers

September 24, 2019 News Comments Off on Houston Tribute to Guillotines Bassist Julie DeGidio To Take Place Sept. 28 at Rockefellers

By DONNA BALANCIA “Unstoppable, a Tribute to Jewels DeGidio” will take place at Rockefellers Houston on Sept. 28. The event is being held to honor one of punk’s most beloved musicians and to help the […]

concerts

The 1975 Performs ‘It’s Not Living’ at Reading + Leeds – Interview and Video

September 23, 2019 News Comments Off on The 1975 Performs ‘It’s Not Living’ at Reading + Leeds – Interview and Video

By JOHN DALY The 1975 performed “It’s Not Living (If It’s Not With You)” at Reading + Leeds 2019 a few days ago and the mostly-female crowd sang along to all the words. Joined by […]

FILM AND TV

‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘Fleabag’ Take Top Honors at 2019 Emmy Awards in Los Angeles

September 22, 2019 News Comments Off on ‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘Fleabag’ Take Top Honors at 2019 Emmy Awards in Los Angeles

By DONNA BALANCIA “Game of Thrones” and “Fleabag” nabbed numerous wins at the 2019 Emmy Awards Sunday night at the Microsoft Theater in Downtown Los Angeles. “Game of Thrones” (HBO) won the Outstanding Drama trophy […]

Musicians

Alice Cooper Guests on Phil Campbell’s New Track ‘Swing It,’ Watch Video Here

September 20, 2019 News Comments Off on Alice Cooper Guests on Phil Campbell’s New Track ‘Swing It,’ Watch Video Here

By JOHN DALY Alice Cooper sings on the new Phil Campbell track “Swing It,” check out the lyric video here. Cooper, a known golfer, may be referring to his game on the links, but the […]

The Latest

UCLA Establishes Scholarship Named for Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys

September 20, 2019 News Comments Off on UCLA Establishes Scholarship Named for Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys

By JOHN DALY UCLA has established a new scholarship named for Brian Wilson, the co-founder of the Beach Boys and one of the most celebrated American songwriters of the past half century. The two-year award […]

Reviews

Review: Toni Cornell Releases Single ‘Far Away Places’ an Ode to Folk-Pop Ballads of Past

September 19, 2019 News Comments Off on Review: Toni Cornell Releases Single ‘Far Away Places’ an Ode to Folk-Pop Ballads of Past

By DONNA BALANCIA The heartbreak is palpable in Toni Cornell’s new single “Far Away Places,” the new track released by the 15-year-old daughter of the late Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell. Toni recorded her acoustic-style song […]

Musicians

The Strokes, Eddie Vedder and Red Hot Chili Peppers Get Set Times for Ohana Fest in Dana Point

September 19, 2019 News Comments Off on The Strokes, Eddie Vedder and Red Hot Chili Peppers Get Set Times for Ohana Fest in Dana Point

By JOHN DALY UPDATE: Watch Eddie Vedder with The Strokes The Strokes, Eddie Vedder and The Red Hot Chili Peppers will take the main stage on consecutive nights at Ohana Festival, Sept. 27-29 at Doheny […]

FILM AND TV

Emilio Rivera and Wife Yadi Take in Rob Zombie’s Latest Horror Flick ‘3 From Hell’

September 18, 2019 News Comments Off on Emilio Rivera and Wife Yadi Take in Rob Zombie’s Latest Horror Flick ‘3 From Hell’

By JOHN DALY “Mayans M.C.” star Emilio Rivera doesn’t just work in TV as he recently showed the world. The motorcycle tough guy and his gorgeous wife enjoyed an evening watching Rob Zombie’s movie, “3 […]

Musicians

Rod Stewart Battled and Beat Cancer, Rocker to Release ‘You’re In My Heart’ Album in November

September 18, 2019 News Comments Off on Rod Stewart Battled and Beat Cancer, Rocker to Release ‘You’re In My Heart’ Album in November

By DONNA BALANCIA Rod Stewart has revealed he has been battling prostate cancer for three years and has beaten the deadly disease. Sir Rod also revealed additional good news: He is releasing an album on […]

Sheryl Crow - Photo by Sylvia Borgo
Musicians

KAABOO 2019 Wrap-Up: Sheryl Crow, Duran Duran and Fest Moves to Petco Park Next Year

September 17, 2019 News Comments Off on KAABOO 2019 Wrap-Up: Sheryl Crow, Duran Duran and Fest Moves to Petco Park Next Year

Words and Photos by SYLVIA BORGO The final day of KAABOO was a perfect throwback kind of a day as iconic rock stars kept festival-goers dancing and singing along on all three main stages. And […]

Musicians

Alicia Keys Buys ‘Razor House’ in La Jolla for a Cool $20.8 Million

September 17, 2019 News Comments Off on Alicia Keys Buys ‘Razor House’ in La Jolla for a Cool $20.8 Million

By JOHN DALY Alicia Keys has bought one of the most iconic homes and with it, one of the most magnificent views in California with her purchase of the Razor House in La Jolla. The […]

Rock

So You Want to be a Rock N Roll Star? Some Tips that may Enable You to Stand Out from the Rest

September 16, 2019 News Comments Off on So You Want to be a Rock N Roll Star? Some Tips that may Enable You to Stand Out from the Rest

By JOHN DALY So you want to be a Rock N Roll star? It’s not easy, and it may not even be financially rewarding, but it can be immensely satisfying to be a musician. Today’s […]

Musicians

RIP Ric Ocasek; The Unlikely Frontman Who Defined New Wave with ‘The Cars’ Dies from Heart Disease at 75

September 16, 2019 News Comments Off on RIP Ric Ocasek; The Unlikely Frontman Who Defined New Wave with ‘The Cars’ Dies from Heart Disease at 75

By DONNA BALANCIA To many, Ric Ocasek was a lot more than the founder of the new wave band The Cars. For those who came of age in the 1980s, Ocasek represented a new kind […]

Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden - Cameron Acosta Photo
concerts

Iron Maiden, Fozzy and Raven Age Take Over at Banc of California Stadium

September 15, 2019 News Comments Off on Iron Maiden, Fozzy and Raven Age Take Over at Banc of California Stadium

Words and Photos by CAMERON ACOSTA When Iron Maiden takes the stage everyone else better take notes: This is one stage performance that ranks among the best, with effects and props, and of course unforgettable […]

Dave Matthews Band - Sylvia Borgo
Live Reviews

KAABOO Day 2 With Dave Matthews, Chevy Metal, Bryan Adams and Squeeze – In Pictures

September 15, 2019 News Comments Off on KAABOO Day 2 With Dave Matthews, Chevy Metal, Bryan Adams and Squeeze – In Pictures

By SYLVIA BORGO KAABOO Day 2 brought the energy that rocked the thousands on hand, with the Dave Matthews Band, Squeeze, Chevy Metal and Bryan Adams adding a touch of nostalgia. Headliner Matthews captured the […]

interviews

Interview: Blind Melon Drops New Single, ‘Way Down And Far Below’

September 14, 2019 News Comments Off on Interview: Blind Melon Drops New Single, ‘Way Down And Far Below’

By SYLVIA BORGO Blind Melon keeps on truckin’ and the beloved band just released a video for their new single called “Way Down And Far Below,” you can check it out here. Blind Melon, comprised […]

Live Reviews

KAABOO Day 1: Wu-Tang Clan, Snoop and Little Steven Steal Fans’ Hearts in Del Mar

September 13, 2019 News Comments Off on KAABOO Day 1: Wu-Tang Clan, Snoop and Little Steven Steal Fans’ Hearts in Del Mar

WORDS and PHOTOS By SYLVIA BORGO DEL MAR — Wu-Tang Clan, Snoop Dogg and Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul conquered the main stage at KAABOO before thousands on opening day in San Diego […]

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Vintage Interviews

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