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French Vanilla Gets Revenge on Obnoxious Ancients in Video for ‘Suddenly’

May 22, 2019 News Comments Off on French Vanilla Gets Revenge on Obnoxious Ancients in Video for ‘Suddenly’

By DONNA BALANCIA French Vanilla is one of the hottest bands on the scene and the respected punkers have come a long way since we last caught them more than a year ago at The […]

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Hammons Review: Acid Mothers Temple Crash Lands in Long Beach to Blow our Minds

May 19, 2019 News Comments Off on Hammons Review: Acid Mothers Temple Crash Lands in Long Beach to Blow our Minds

By CRAIG HAMMONS There is another dimension beyond which is known to man.  It is a dimension as vast as space that lies between sonic sounds and man’s ability to hear.  This is a dimension […]

Musicians

Starflyer 59 Takes a Reflective Approach with New Album ‘Young In My Head’

May 18, 2019 News Comments Off on Starflyer 59 Takes a Reflective Approach with New Album ‘Young In My Head’

By DAN MACINTOSH The title track for Starflyer 59’s latest album, Young In My Head, expresses a sentiment everybody of a certain age will immediately understand. Although gray hair and wrinkles appear, and the body […]

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Echoplex Owner Spaceland Presents Acquired by Live Nation Entertainment

May 17, 2019 News Comments Off on Echoplex Owner Spaceland Presents Acquired by Live Nation Entertainment

By JOHN DALY Live Nation Entertainment has acquired Spaceland Presents, the owner of the Echo, Echoplex and The Regent Theater, it was announced. The multi-million dollar deal also includes the purchase of Spaceland’s L.A.-area real estate, […]

Alternative

Review: Pow! Album ‘Shift’ Keeps the Beat with Nouveau-Industrial Synth Punk 

May 16, 2019 News Comments Off on Review: Pow! Album ‘Shift’ Keeps the Beat with Nouveau-Industrial Synth Punk 

By DONNA BALANCIA Pow! has been steadily growing its fan base. The San Francisco-bred music manipulators are heavy into synth and thrive on creating new and far out sound however it can be done. With […]

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Rolling Stones Announce New ‘No Filter Tour’ Dates, Rose Bowl Show is Aug. 22

May 16, 2019 News Comments Off on Rolling Stones Announce New ‘No Filter Tour’ Dates, Rose Bowl Show is Aug. 22

By JOHN DALY The Rolling Stones have released replacement dates for the No Filter Tour, which was postponed so frontman Mick Jagger could have heart surgery. The LA show at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena […]

The Latest

Wilcox Commentary: Can Guns ‘N’ Roses Continue to Produce the Magic?

May 15, 2019 News Comments Off on Wilcox Commentary: Can Guns ‘N’ Roses Continue to Produce the Magic?

By ROGER WILCOX It’s the day that parents around the world may well have been dreading: Guns ‘N’ Roses, once proclaimed the “Most Dangerous Band in the World,” are recording new material and, later in […]

Live Reviews

Melanie Smith: Peter Doherty Puts on a Rebellious Show in Manchester, UK

May 15, 2019 News Comments Off on Melanie Smith: Peter Doherty Puts on a Rebellious Show in Manchester, UK

Photos By MELANIE SMITH Music photographer Melanie Smith goes in search of Peter Doherty with his new band the Puta Madres at the O2 Ritz, Manchester UK Peter Doherty and The Puta Madres have been touring […]

Musicians

Morrissey Performs ‘Morning Starship’ on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’

May 14, 2019 News Comments Off on Morrissey Performs ‘Morning Starship’ on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’

By JOHN DALY Morrissey stopped by “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” last night and performed the Jobriath cover, “My Morning Starship.” Morrissey plays the Irvine FivePoint Amphitheatre with Interpol on Oct. 5. He recently […]

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VIDEO: The Strokes Play ’80s Oldies and New Song at Wiltern in LA

May 14, 2019 News Comments Off on VIDEO: The Strokes Play ’80s Oldies and New Song at Wiltern in LA

By JOHN DALY The Strokes performed to a packed house at The Wiltern on Monday night, playing a range of tunes including ’80s oldies and even a new song. Julian Casablancas and company were jovial […]

FILM AND TV

Alejandro Aranda of Pomona Voted to Final Three on ‘American Idol,’ Hails Fans at Parade

May 14, 2019 News Comments Off on Alejandro Aranda of Pomona Voted to Final Three on ‘American Idol,’ Hails Fans at Parade

By DONNA BALANCIA Alejandro Aranda has made it to the final three on American Idol. Tuesday in Pomona, Aranda’s home town, there was a celebration for the local musician, admired for his great talent and […]

FILM AND TV

Jonas Brothers Reunite for Colorful Performances on ‘Saturday Night Live’

May 13, 2019 News Comments Off on Jonas Brothers Reunite for Colorful Performances on ‘Saturday Night Live’

By JOHN DALY The Jonas Brothers peformed two new songs on Saturday Night Live, their first time on the show since 2009. The guest host was Emma Thompson. The three brothers who are prepping for […]

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Feist Gives a Mother of an Impromptu Show at Lodge Room on Sunday Night

May 13, 2019 News Comments Off on Feist Gives a Mother of an Impromptu Show at Lodge Room on Sunday Night

By DONNA BALANCIA There’s good news beyond Feist’s impromptu Mother’s Day Show at the Lodge Room Sunday night: She may be performing in Los Angeles more frequently. Friends say the Canadian-born indie singer-songwriter bought a house […]

Live Reviews

Jenny Lewis Invites Guest Jackson Browne on Stage During her Show at The Hollywood Palladium

May 12, 2019 News Comments Off on Jenny Lewis Invites Guest Jackson Browne on Stage During her Show at The Hollywood Palladium

By DONNA BALANCIA  Jenny Lewis was joined by guest performer Jackson Browne on stage for a couple of songs at The Hollywood Palladium Saturday night. During her anticipated show promoting her new album On The […]

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Yodeling Singer-Songwriter Alice Wallace Blends Business with Beautiful Music

May 10, 2019 News Comments Off on Yodeling Singer-Songwriter Alice Wallace Blends Business with Beautiful Music

By DONNA BALANCIA Alice Wallace is a musician on a mission. Wallace is a talented songstress and impeccable self-promoter, and that combination is helping her make a mark in music. Wallace, whose new album, Into the […]

Musicians

Debut: Tom Petty Video of Single ‘For Real’ Directed by Daughter Adria Petty

May 10, 2019 News Comments Off on Debut: Tom Petty Video of Single ‘For Real’ Directed by Daughter Adria Petty

By JOHN DALY The video for “For Real,” the latest previously unreleased single to debut from Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, premieres today. The video was directed by Tom’s daughter, Adria Petty, and features archival […]

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Watch Vampire Weekend Perform ‘Sunflower’ off ‘Father of the Bride’ on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

May 10, 2019 News Comments Off on Watch Vampire Weekend Perform ‘Sunflower’ off ‘Father of the Bride’ on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

By JOHN DALY Vampire Weekend performed “Sunflower” off their new album Father of the Bride on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Thursday night. The band, which is prepping to tour and plays the Hollywood Bowl on Oct. […]

Musicians

New Music: Skip Marley, Todd Rundgren, Harry and the Potters

May 9, 2019 News Comments Off on New Music: Skip Marley, Todd Rundgren, Harry and the Potters

Skip Marley ‘That’s Not True’ ft. Damian Marley Skip Marley releases the official music video for his new song “That’s Not True” featuring Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley (his uncle, and youngest son of Rasta icon Bob […]

Hollywood Bowl Menu 2019 - Courtesy of LA Philharmonic/Hollywood Bowl
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Los Angeles Philharmonic Releases 2019 Hollywood Bowl Food + Wine Menu

May 9, 2019 News Comments Off on Los Angeles Philharmonic Releases 2019 Hollywood Bowl Food + Wine Menu

Edited By JOHN DALY   The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association has released the menus for the 2019 Hollywood Bowl Food + Wine season.   Check out the Hollywood Bowl Calendar here.   In its fourth […]

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Play With Fire Brings Its Bluesy Rock N Roll to the West Side

May 9, 2019 News Comments Off on Play With Fire Brings Its Bluesy Rock N Roll to the West Side

By DONNA BALANCIA Play With Fire has caught on with fans on the West Side.  The band that blends Rock N Roll with Blues and Funk recently released its self-titled EP that has some catchy […]

Classic Rock

Tommy Tutone Gave Us the Only Telephone Number We All Remember

May 8, 2019 News Comments Off on Tommy Tutone Gave Us the Only Telephone Number We All Remember

By DONNA BALANCIA Photos by A ROOD PHOTO There once was a time when people had to remember each others’ telephone numbers. While technology has taken that skill away, just about everyone knows “867-5309.” It’s […]

Musicians

Review: Foxygen Album ‘Seeing Other People’ an Insightful Collection of Reflections

May 8, 2019 News Comments Off on Review: Foxygen Album ‘Seeing Other People’ an Insightful Collection of Reflections

By DAN MACINTOSH “Face The Facts,” one of the singles released off duo Foxygen’s Seeing Other People album, includes some strikingly inventive lyrical lines, which makes it one of this quirky new album’s better cuts. […]

Lauren Rocket at The Mint - Photo by Notes From Vivace
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Indie On The Rise: Notes From Vivace Interviews Lauren Rocket

May 7, 2019 News Comments Off on Indie On The Rise: Notes From Vivace Interviews Lauren Rocket

By NOTES FROM VIVACE Back in 2010, a friend of mine mentioned to me that I should check out a band called Rocket. They were doing a residency at The Three Clubs. I looked up […]

Ziggy Marley and his children perform at BeachLife Festival - Donna Balancia
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Ziggy Marley and Willie Nelson Make BeachLife Fest a Family Affair in Redondo

May 6, 2019 News Comments Off on Ziggy Marley and Willie Nelson Make BeachLife Fest a Family Affair in Redondo

By DONNA BALANCIA Ziggy Marley and Willie Nelson made the first BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach a family affair that locals will remember for a long time to come. The 3-day all-ages fest catered to […]

Musicians

UPDATE: Madonna to Play Nine Nights at The Wiltern During ‘Madame X’ Tour

May 6, 2019 News Comments Off on UPDATE: Madonna to Play Nine Nights at The Wiltern During ‘Madame X’ Tour

UPDATE: Four additional dates added at Wiltern Edited By JOHN DALY Madonna, Live Nation and Maverick have announced a series of intimate theater performances in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles, giving fans an opportunity […]

FILM AND TV

Alejandro Aranda of Pomona Makes it to Final Five of American Idol

May 5, 2019 News Comments Off on Alejandro Aranda of Pomona Makes it to Final Five of American Idol

By DONNA BALANCIA Alejandro Aranda performed his original song “Poison” on Sunday night to earn a spot among five final contestants on American Idol. On an episode called “Woodstock and Showstoppers,” the contestants were to […]

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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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    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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    Wayne Kramer and Jail Guitar Doors Charity Bring Music to 100th Prison
    September 10, 2017 Comments Off on Wayne Kramer and Jail Guitar Doors Charity Bring Music to 100th Prison
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    Bonnie Raitt and Musician Friends Celebrate Marty Grebb at Canyon Club
    May 30, 2015 Comments Off on Bonnie Raitt and Musician Friends Celebrate Marty Grebb at Canyon Club
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    Two Tens Reveal All in The California Rocker Interview: The Massive Hair and Why Ella Didn’t Like the Hat
    September 12, 2015 Comments Off on Two Tens Reveal All in The California Rocker Interview: The Massive Hair and Why Ella Didn’t Like the Hat
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    Gary Calamar Takes a Tour of LA with Singles ‘Little Tokyo,’ ‘Prince of Pico Blvd’ – Interview
    February 26, 2017 Comments Off on Gary Calamar Takes a Tour of LA with Singles ‘Little Tokyo,’ ‘Prince of Pico Blvd’ – Interview
  • Jeff White at the helm of KRML - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
    KRML of Carmel, California – Trailblazer for Independent Commercial Radio Stations
    March 19, 2016 Comments Off on KRML of Carmel, California – Trailblazer for Independent Commercial Radio Stations
  • EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Cheetah Chrome Revives ‘Dead Boys,’ Talks Tour, New Album
    July 28, 2017 Comments Off on EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Cheetah Chrome Revives ‘Dead Boys,’ Talks Tour, New Album




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