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Four Classic Rock Bands to Catch on Tour in 2019

January 22, 2019 News Comments Off on Four Classic Rock Bands to Catch on Tour in 2019

By JOHN DALY If you thought the days of seeing one of your favorite classic rock bands passed long ago, think again. Many of the best classic rock bands of all time are still touring […]

Jeff Tweedy by Justin Norman
Classic Rock

Review: Jeff Tweedy Album ‘WARM’ is Intelligent with a Lot of Heart

January 21, 2019 News Comments Off on Review: Jeff Tweedy Album ‘WARM’ is Intelligent with a Lot of Heart

By DAN MACINTOSH Jeff Tweedy solo is not all that different from music he makes with Wilco. It’s just more stripped down and less adventurous. That’s not a bad thing, though, because it frees Tweedy’s […]

Black Leather Jacket on California Rocker Playlist
Alternative

Black Leather Jacket, Alice Merton and Sharon Van Etten Music Videos on California Rocker Playlist

January 19, 2019 News Comments Off on Black Leather Jacket, Alice Merton and Sharon Van Etten Music Videos on California Rocker Playlist

New music videos from Black Leather Jacket, Alice Merton and Sharon Van Etten are among the selections on the weekend California Rocker Playlist. Black Leather Jacket kick off the weekend list with the rousing “Village […]

Avicii performs in ‘Avicii: True Stories'
FILM AND TV

Review: Netflix Doc on Swedish DJ, ‘Avicii: True Stories’ is a Cold Night’s Tale 

January 18, 2019 News Comments Off on Review: Netflix Doc on Swedish DJ, ‘Avicii: True Stories’ is a Cold Night’s Tale 

By DONNA BALANCIA It’s a heartbreaking story of one of the world’s most beloved DJs, Avicii, in the documentary “Avicii: True Stories,” airing on Netflix.  The 2017 documentary by Levan Tsikurishvili tells the story of […]

Musicians

Wayne Kramer and Tom Morello Support Los Angeles Teacher Strike in Downtown

January 18, 2019 News Comments Off on Wayne Kramer and Tom Morello Support Los Angeles Teacher Strike in Downtown

By DONNA BALANCIA Wayne Kramer and Tom Morello made an appearance in downtown Los Angeles to support the striking teachers on Friday. Kramer, who recently has been touring MC50th and published a book, joined Morello to […]

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Musicians

Mae Presents Interactive Side During Strong Performance at El Rey

January 18, 2019 News Comments Off on Mae Presents Interactive Side During Strong Performance at El Rey

By DAN MACINTOSH Mae opened its rainy night show at the El Rey with “Light,” an instrumental where the band encouraged audience members to apply their smartphones in creating a virtual reality moment. Although this […]

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interviews

Flesh Eaters, Soul Asylum and Hunt Sales Records Among Anticipated 2019 Releases

January 17, 2019 News Comments Off on Flesh Eaters, Soul Asylum and Hunt Sales Records Among Anticipated 2019 Releases

By JOHN DALY There is strong interest in 1980s nostalgia these days and record labels are stepping up with eagerly anticipated releases in the first quarter of 2019. Punk and alternative titles are strong in […]

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concerts

VIDEO: Miley Cyrus, Metallica and Foo Fighters Make Music for Chris Cornell at LA Forum

January 16, 2019 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Miley Cyrus, Metallica and Foo Fighters Make Music for Chris Cornell at LA Forum

By JOHN DALY Miley Cyrus, Metallica and the Foo Fighters were among the musical stars who paid tribute to the late Chris Cornell at a charity tribute at The Forum. Josh Homme, The Melvins, Ryan […]

FILM AND TV

Special Thom Yorke ‘Suspiria Limited Edition’ Streaming Tracks to be Released Feb. 22

January 16, 2019 News Comments Off on Special Thom Yorke ‘Suspiria Limited Edition’ Streaming Tracks to be Released Feb. 22

By JOHN DALY Thom Yorke’s Suspiria Limited Edition Unreleased Material  EP will be made available on streaming services on the same Feb. 22 release date as the 12-inch vinyl. Last November, York sat for a […]

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Guitar

Gibson to Issue Limited Edition Chris Cornell Guitar for LA Forum Tribute

January 15, 2019 News Comments Off on Gibson to Issue Limited Edition Chris Cornell Guitar for LA Forum Tribute

By JOHN DALY Gibson will release a limited-edition Chris Cornell Tribute ES-335 guitar in honor of the late Soundgarden frontman who died more than a year ago. The guitar will be available in the spring. […]

New Music

VIDEO: Punk Pop Outfit Zebrahead to Release Album ‘Brain Invaders’

January 15, 2019 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Punk Pop Outfit Zebrahead to Release Album ‘Brain Invaders’

By JOHN DALY Zebrahead, the Orange County punk-pop outfit has released a new video, “All My Friends Are Nobodies,” off their forthcoming album, Brain Invaders. The new album was produced by the band and Paul […]

Punk

Bikini Kill to Reunite and Play Shows in Los Angeles and New York

January 15, 2019 News Comments Off on Bikini Kill to Reunite and Play Shows in Los Angeles and New York

By JOHN DALY The influential women of the band Bikini Kill announced they will reunite to play a few shows this spring in Los Angeles and New York City. Kathleen Hanna, Kathi Wilcox, Tobi Vail […]

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Classic

Update: Music Icon Jose Feliciano Joins Jimmy Fallon for ‘Tonight Show’ in Puerto Rico

January 15, 2019 News Comments Off on Update: Music Icon Jose Feliciano Joins Jimmy Fallon for ‘Tonight Show’ in Puerto Rico

By DONNA BALANCIA Jose Feliciano whose haunting 1968 cover of “Light My Fire” set the world ablaze in a simpler time, guests on Jimmy Fallon’s special “Tonight Show” episode from Puerto Rico. The show is […]

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Classic

Brian Wilson, Bob Weir, Willie Nelson Top BeachLife Festival in Redondo May 3-5

January 14, 2019 News Comments Off on Brian Wilson, Bob Weir, Willie Nelson Top BeachLife Festival in Redondo May 3-5

By JOHN DALY Brian Wilson, Bob Weir and Willie Nelson top a star-studded lineup for the inaugural BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach, May 3-5. The fest celebrates — what else — the beach, and features […]

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Musicians

Video: Bob Mould Leaves His Legendary Punk Footprints In ‘Berlin’

January 14, 2019 News 1

By DONNA BALANCIA Bob Mould has been living in Berlin and has released a new video “letter” about his experience called “Berlin.” His album Sunshine Rock will be released on Feb. 8 on Merge Records. […]

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Classic Rock

Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx Finds ‘Shout at The Devil’ Demo in His Closet Saturday

January 12, 2019 News 2

By DONNA BALANCIA It’s amazing what you’ll find in your closet, so imagine if you’re Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe. On Instagram Saturday, the famous Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx showed fans some long-lost items he retrieved from […]

Musicians

The California Rocker Video Playlist: The Damned, Fur Dixon, Katey Sagal and Iggy Pop

January 12, 2019 News Comments Off on The California Rocker Video Playlist: The Damned, Fur Dixon, Katey Sagal and Iggy Pop

California Rocker Staff Picks California Rocker staff has assembled the latest video playlist of “Cool Tunes” covering mostly punk and alternative music old and new. With selections ranging from The Damned and Peaches to Fur […]

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Musicians

VIDEO: Pond Picks ‘Daisy’ as Lead Single for New Album ‘Tasmania’

January 10, 2019 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Pond Picks ‘Daisy’ as Lead Single for New Album ‘Tasmania’

By DONNA BALANCIA Australia-based Pond has a lot to say about environmental and cultural stewardship and are doing so through the video “Daisy” out today and the new album, Tasmania due March 1. The new […]

Punk

Dead Friends 46 Capture OC Punk Feel with Aptly Named Album ‘Hardcore’ 

January 10, 2019 News Comments Off on Dead Friends 46 Capture OC Punk Feel with Aptly Named Album ‘Hardcore’ 

By JOHN DALY Dead Friends 46 calls it like it is. There’s no mistaking the genre of music on their new album called Hardcore. Orange-County, Calif.-based Dead Friends 46 were formed in 2015 by hardcore-punk […]

FILM AND TV

‘Bird Box’ Writer and Band Release Compelling Album ‘Quiet Riots’

January 9, 2019 News Comments Off on ‘Bird Box’ Writer and Band Release Compelling Album ‘Quiet Riots’

By DONNA BALANCIA You don’t have to wear a blindfold to appreciate the new music by “Bird Box” writer Josh Malerman and his band. Malerman and The High Strung have released a great, 13-track album […]

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Musicians

Billie Eilish Releases Video ‘When I Was Older’ Inspired by Film ‘Roma’

January 9, 2019 News Comments Off on Billie Eilish Releases Video ‘When I Was Older’ Inspired by Film ‘Roma’

By DONNA BALANCIA It’s no surprise which film of 2018 Billie Eilish likes best going into awards season, and apparently it’s “Roma.” Eilish has released a video called “When I Was Older (Music Inspired by […]

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Musicians

VIDEO: Catfish and the Bottlemen Release ‘Longshot,’ Play LA in March

January 8, 2019 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Catfish and the Bottlemen Release ‘Longshot,’ Play LA in March

By JOHN DALY Welsh indie rock band Catfish and the Bottlemen have released the single “Longshot” along with sweeping video of the rocky seaside of Northern England. “Longshot” is one of the most beautifully shot […]

Awards

Macy Gray, Lisa Loeb and Nita Strauss to be Honored at She Rocks Awards During NAMM

January 7, 2019 News Comments Off on Macy Gray, Lisa Loeb and Nita Strauss to be Honored at She Rocks Awards During NAMM

By JOHN DALY Macy Gray, Lisa Loeb and Nita Strauss are among the honorees at the 2019 She Rocks Awards at House of Blues Anaheim Friday, Jan. 25. Honorees will perform throughout the evening. Kicking […]

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Awards

Music Movies ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ ‘Green Book’ and ‘Star Is Born’ Win Golden Globes

January 6, 2019 News Comments Off on Music Movies ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ ‘Green Book’ and ‘Star Is Born’ Win Golden Globes

By DONNA BALANCIA “Bohemian Rhapsody” took Best Motion Picture, Drama, and its star Rami Malek secured the Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama, at The Golden Globe Awards Sunday night at The Beverly Hilton. […]

Alice Cooper and friends on New Year's Eve - Photo by Nick Ricca
Musicians

Alice Cooper Spends New Year’s Eve with Lynda Carter, Steven Tyler in Hawaii

January 4, 2019 News Comments Off on Alice Cooper Spends New Year’s Eve with Lynda Carter, Steven Tyler in Hawaii

By JOHN DALY Alice Cooper spent New Year’s Eve in Hawaii with his family and best pals including Lynda Carter and Steven Tyler. Cooper posted a posed New Year’s Eve photo on his Instagram account, […]

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Musicians

Record Preview: New Flesh Eaters Album, ‘I Used To Be Pretty’ Has Plenty of Bite

January 3, 2019 News 1

By DONNA BALANCIA The Flesh Eaters sound better than ever and are looking good too with the new album I Used to Be Pretty.  Dave Alvin, John Doe, DJ Bonebrake, Bill Bateman, Steve Berlin and […]

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Classic US Rocker Reviews

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    Todd Rundgren Rips to Close ‘White Knight’ Tour on NYE 2018
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    Woman Power: Celebrating International Womens Day At The Mint
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    Rolling Blackouts CF Puts on a Colorful Show with Moaning Band at The Echo
    March 27, 2017 Comments Off on Rolling Blackouts CF Puts on a Colorful Show with Moaning Band at The Echo
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    Holiday Parties Bring the Love Across Los Angeles, Some of the Biggies in Biz Share a Laugh and a Tune
    January 6, 2016 Comments Off on Holiday Parties Bring the Love Across Los Angeles, Some of the Biggies in Biz Share a Laugh and a Tune
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    Big Ups, Small Wigs, The Herms Bring Controlled Chaos to The Echo Club
    August 5, 2015 Comments Off on Big Ups, Small Wigs, The Herms Bring Controlled Chaos to The Echo Club

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Reviews

  • Garbage Proves a Treasure to Fans in Boise, Despite Limiting Future Tour Dates
    October 21, 2025 Comments Off on Garbage Proves a Treasure to Fans in Boise, Despite Limiting Future Tour Dates
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    Chameleons Wrap ‘Arctic Moon’ Tour and Deliver Driving Tracks to Longtime Fans
    October 14, 2025 Comments Off on Chameleons Wrap ‘Arctic Moon’ Tour and Deliver Driving Tracks to Longtime Fans
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    October 6, 2025 Comments Off on New York Band, Laveda, Tours the US with Third Studio Album ‘Love, Darla’

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East Coast Rocker

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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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    April 28, 2023 Comments Off on Inspirational Smitty The Creator Rises from the Streets of Little Haiti to Global Fame
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    March 12, 2023 Comments Off on Lord Sonny The Unifier Makes Truth Creative with ‘America’s Newest Hitmaker’
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    August 15, 2022 Comments Off on For Famed Rock Photog, Wet Leg Reminiscent of Early Days of Queen
  • Robert Plant and Alison Krauss ‘Raising The Roof’ Tour Heads West
    July 21, 2022 Comments Off on Robert Plant and Alison Krauss ‘Raising The Roof’ Tour Heads West

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
  • Releases: Brian Setzer, Nils Lofgren Albums Lead the New Music of the Week
    July 21, 2023 Comments Off on Releases: Brian Setzer, Nils Lofgren Albums Lead the New Music of the Week
  • Sparks - Photos by LUIS MORENO
    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
  • Star Party, The Binges and Ames Flames Draw Crowds to the Redwood for Donny Popejoy + Pope Tribute
    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

  • On the Eve of Prima Donna Gig With Blondie, Kevin Preston Tells Us What Makes Him Tick
    August 31, 2016 Comments Off on On the Eve of Prima Donna Gig With Blondie, Kevin Preston Tells Us What Makes Him Tick
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    WORLD PREMIERE VIDEO: The DoGs Release Video to promote their Latest EP ‘Ain’t Going Nowhere’
    December 14, 2015 Comments Off on WORLD PREMIERE VIDEO: The DoGs Release Video to promote their Latest EP ‘Ain’t Going Nowhere’
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    Q and A: Deap Vally Duo Plays This Weekend’s Aftershock Fest, Preps New Songs
    October 20, 2017 Comments Off on Q and A: Deap Vally Duo Plays This Weekend’s Aftershock Fest, Preps New Songs
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    Little Caesar And The Rise of Biker Rock: Interview With Ron Young
    June 2, 2015 Comments Off on Little Caesar And The Rise of Biker Rock: Interview With Ron Young
  • A New Record for California Rocker – Five Journalism Awards with Two First Place Finishes in One Year
    July 22, 2017 Comments Off on A New Record for California Rocker – Five Journalism Awards with Two First Place Finishes in One Year
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    EXCLUSIVE: Innovative Leisure’s Waterhouse ‘Grateful’ Allah-Las, Fans, OK After Attack Attempt
    August 23, 2017 Comments Off on EXCLUSIVE: Innovative Leisure’s Waterhouse ‘Grateful’ Allah-Las, Fans, OK After Attack Attempt
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    Aloe Blacc Launches ‘Stand Together’ Tour Including U.S. and European Dates
    May 8, 2025 Comments Off on Aloe Blacc Launches ‘Stand Together’ Tour Including U.S. and European Dates




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