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Cindy Lee Berryhill In Talks to Reissue Two Classic Albums

July 27, 2018 News Comments Off on Cindy Lee Berryhill In Talks to Reissue Two Classic Albums

By DONNA BALANCIA Cindy Lee Berryhill’s albums Garage Orchestra and Straight Outta Marysville will get a second life as the well-loved SoCal musician is in talks to reissue her 1994 and 1996 works. Berryhill, who […]

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FILM AND TV

PHOTOS: Al Pacino, Leo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt on Set of ‘Hollywood’

July 27, 2018 News Comments Off on PHOTOS: Al Pacino, Leo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt on Set of ‘Hollywood’

Exclusive Photos by ALYSON CAMUS Story by JOHN DALY Here’s a sneak peek behind the scenes of the latest Quentin Tarantino film “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” with Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio and Al […]

Rivers Cuomo performs at The Hi Hat in LA on a rainy day - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
Musicians

On Eve of 40th Anniversary Tour, Will Toto Cover a Weezer Tune?

July 27, 2018 News 1

READ THE LATEST UPDATE HERE  FRIDAY 5 p.m. UPDATE: Toto dropped World Premiere cover of “Hash Pipe” by Weezer exclusively for KROQ-FM  Today Toto told DJ Ted Stryker they listened to the Weezer songs and […]

Gabriel performs during record release show at Harvard and Stone - Photo © 2018 Heather Harris
The Latest

Gabriel Captures The Crowd with EP Release Show in Hollywood

July 26, 2018 News Comments Off on Gabriel Captures The Crowd with EP Release Show in Hollywood

Photos By HEATHER HARRIS and Review By HARRIET KAPLAN Gabriel is an energetic, animated and passionate singer-songwriter and performer. The Latin-American artist, who wore a T-shirt with the words “Bad Hombre” emblazoned across his chest, is […]

Musicians

Thomas Dolby Regales LA Audience with Synth Songs and Stories

July 26, 2018 News Comments Off on Thomas Dolby Regales LA Audience with Synth Songs and Stories

By DONNA BALANCIA Thomas Dolby is no scientist but he continues to take a scientific approach to music. After all, the famous synth musician has worked with the best tech minds, he’s collaborated with top […]

Live Reviews

‘Professor’ Thomas Dolby Kicks off Summer Tour Tonight at Largo at the Coronet

July 25, 2018 News Comments Off on ‘Professor’ Thomas Dolby Kicks off Summer Tour Tonight at Largo at the Coronet

By JOHN DALY Thomas Dolby is taking a break from academia for a short summer tour with a stop tonight, Wednesday, July 25, at the Largo at the Coronet. Dolby, the renowned musician and director, […]

Katey Sagal and The Reluctant Apostles - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
concerts

Katey Sagal and The Reluctant Apostles Launch East Coast Tour

July 24, 2018 News Comments Off on Katey Sagal and The Reluctant Apostles Launch East Coast Tour

By DONNA BALANCIA Katey Sagal and The Reluctant Apostles are making their first appearance on the East Coast, hitting the road for several performances. Sagal, Bob Thiele Jr. and the crew will be taking their […]

The Latest

My Bloody Valentine Added to Desert Daze Lineup, Joins Tame Impala, Jarvis Cocker

July 24, 2018 News Comments Off on My Bloody Valentine Added to Desert Daze Lineup, Joins Tame Impala, Jarvis Cocker

By JOHN DALY My Bloody Valentine has joined the Desert Daze 2018 lineup along with legendary rockers Shellac,  it was announced today. MBV joins Tame Impala, Death Grips, King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard, Jarvis […]

Cyril at The Mint 4 - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
interviews

INTERVIEW: Cyril Neville Keeps Uplifting Us With ‘Love Has Got to Win’

July 24, 2018 News Comments Off on INTERVIEW: Cyril Neville Keeps Uplifting Us With ‘Love Has Got to Win’

By DONNA BALANCIA The rest of the world can be freaking out, but Cyril Neville has a calming message for us all: “Love Has Got To Win.” In his latest song and video, “Love Has […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Top Musicians Join Chip Kinman on New Recording of The Dils’ ‘It’s Not Worth It’

July 22, 2018 News Comments Off on Top Musicians Join Chip Kinman on New Recording of The Dils’ ‘It’s Not Worth It’

By DONNA BALANCIA Chip Kinman is heading to Vancouver to record The Dils 1979 song “It’s Not Worth It,” with original drummer William Chobotar and Mary Celeste from the Canadian punk band the Modernettes. The […]

The Latest

Sex Symbol Tom Jones Hospitalized, Postpones Concerts

July 19, 2018 News Comments Off on Sex Symbol Tom Jones Hospitalized, Postpones Concerts

By DONNA BALANCIA Tom Jones has come down with a bacterial infection and is in the hospital, forcing the enduring sex symbol to postpone some U.K. concert dates. “It is with regret that we have […]

Awards

California Rocker Named to Web’s Top 25 Music Magazines

July 19, 2018 News Comments Off on California Rocker Named to Web’s Top 25 Music Magazines

By JOHN DALY California Rocker has been named one of the top 25 music magazines to follow on the Web. The award comes from Feedspot.com, a web aggregator that analyzes and collects data on reader […]

By DAN MACINTOSH

‘Yacht Rock’ Sails with McDonald, Loggins and Cross at Hollywood Bowl

July 18, 2018 News Comments Off on ‘Yacht Rock’ Sails with McDonald, Loggins and Cross at Hollywood Bowl

By DAN MACINTOSH A concert bill of Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins and Christopher Cross reads like a killer ‘Yacht Rock’ festival, as all three have been linked to that recent rebranding of ’70s and ’80s […]

Fan crowd surfs during Feels the band at Dirty Penni Fest 3 - Photo by Scott Free
interviews

LOCALS ONLY: Dirty Penni Fest Proves Popularity of Indie Music

July 18, 2018 News Comments Off on LOCALS ONLY: Dirty Penni Fest Proves Popularity of Indie Music

Photos by SCOTT FREE The Dirty Penni Fest continues its tremendous growth and next year’s event is already in the planning stages, festival producers said. “This year was the biggest crowd yet,” said Michael Grodner […]

Auctions

Tom Petty Guitars, Felt Hat and Jackets Go to Auction

July 18, 2018 News Comments Off on Tom Petty Guitars, Felt Hat and Jackets Go to Auction

By JOHN DALY Tom Petty belongings including his beloved 1965 Gibson SG electric guitar, several jackets and his special felt top hat are up for sale at the Heritage Auction website. The 1965 SG has […]

The Latest

Win Free Tickets to Cal Jam 18 With Foo Fighters, Iggy Pop

July 17, 2018 News Comments Off on Win Free Tickets to Cal Jam 18 With Foo Fighters, Iggy Pop

Wanna see The Foo Fighters, Iggy Pop, Greta Van Fleet and a host of other rockers at Cal Jam 18? California Rocker is giving away free tickets! To get free tickets to the second annual Cal […]

The Latest

Photos: Keith Richards Sells NYC Penthouse for $9.995 Million

July 17, 2018 News Comments Off on Photos: Keith Richards Sells NYC Penthouse for $9.995 Million

By DONNA BALANCIA Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones got satisfaction when he recently sold his luxury New York City penthouse for $9.995 million. Richards and wife Patti Hansen originally listed the Fifth Avenue apartment […]

The Latest

Def Leppard Pale is the New Beer Served Up at Rock & Brews

July 16, 2018 News Comments Off on Def Leppard Pale is the New Beer Served Up at Rock & Brews

By JOHN DALY Rock & Brews Restaurants has teamed up with Def Leppard and Seattle-based Elysian Brewing Company to introduce Def Leppard Pale to their customers. The new pale ale will be sold at the […]

Live Reviews

Billy Bob Thornton and Boxmasters Kick Off Tour at The Mint

July 15, 2018 News Comments Off on Billy Bob Thornton and Boxmasters Kick Off Tour at The Mint

By DONNA BALANCIA Billy Bob Thornton is realizing his dreams. Thornton and The Boxmasters kicked off their summer-long tour at The Mint in Los Angeles to thunderous applause. “I came to Los Angeles to be […]

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New Music

Where is Punk’s Johnny Rotten? On Tour with New Music and Doc

July 13, 2018 News Comments Off on Where is Punk’s Johnny Rotten? On Tour with New Music and Doc

By DONNA BALANCIA Where is Johnny Rotten? On tour with new music and a documentary. Known in real life as John Lydon, the (arguably) most famous punk is bringing Public Image Ltd. to the El […]

New Music

Watch Tom Petty Video for New Single ‘Keep A Little Soul’

July 12, 2018 News 1

By JOHN DALY Check out the video for newly released Tom Petty single, called “Keep A Little Soul.” The new song is the first of many previously unreleased songs on the new deluxe boxed set […]

Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs at The Mint - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

Mike Campbell and Dirty Knobs Pay Tribute to Tom Petty at The Mint

July 12, 2018 News 1

EXCLUSIVE STORY By DONNA BALANCIA Mike Campbell misses Tom Petty. It’s as simple and as that, as the best friend and partner of Petty since high school took the stage at The Mint Wednesday night. […]

Musicians

PREMIERE: Glitter Trash Debuts Explosive ‘Choppers’ Video

July 11, 2018 News Comments Off on PREMIERE: Glitter Trash Debuts Explosive ‘Choppers’ Video

By DONNA BALANCIA Glitter Trash front gal Jenna Talia doesn’t mince her words when it comes to “Choppers” across the L.A. skyline. The L.A.-via-Detroit bandleader premieres the latest and most edgy video yet for Glitter […]

Tour News

Static and Surrender Celebrates New Album At Hotel Cafe

July 10, 2018 News Comments Off on Static and Surrender Celebrates New Album At Hotel Cafe

By JOHN DALY Static and Surrender, the San Francisco band with the upbeat rock sound, will play the Hotel Cafe tonight, Tuesday, July 10, to celebrate the new self-titled debut album. Static and Surrender Band Static […]

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Musicians

Which Will Ferrell Movies are Popular in California, Across U.S.

July 9, 2018 News Comments Off on Which Will Ferrell Movies are Popular in California, Across U.S.

By JOHN DALY A new study came out today that would be fit fodder for the evil Mugatu. The results? Californians overwhelmingly love Zoolander as the most popular Will Ferrell movie and it’s the same across […]

New Music

Con Brio Drops ‘United State of Mind’ for Holiday Weekend

July 6, 2018 News Comments Off on Con Brio Drops ‘United State of Mind’ for Holiday Weekend

By JOHN DALY Con Brio has released the new single “United State of Mind” just in time for the 4th of July weekend. “United State of Mind” is off the new album Explorer, out today, […]

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Classic US Rocker Reviews

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    The Blasters Take Energy to New Level at Brouwerij West in San Pedro
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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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    Chrissie Hynde Talks About Real Music and Pretenders New Album ‘Alone’ in Interview on 88.5 KCSN
    October 11, 2016 Comments Off on Chrissie Hynde Talks About Real Music and Pretenders New Album ‘Alone’ in Interview on 88.5 KCSN
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    August 9, 2015 Comments Off on Rock Show — Not Freak Show — at California Institute of Abnormalarts
  • Woody Guthrie Comes Alive with New Double-LP ‘Woody At Home’ – Listen
    August 18, 2025 Comments Off on Woody Guthrie Comes Alive with New Double-LP ‘Woody At Home’ – Listen
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    October 29, 2025 Comments Off on Kirk Hammett, Adam Clayton, Tommy Lee Items Hit the Block at Julien’s Auctions
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    The Cure Drop ‘Warsong (Chino Moreno Remix)’ off Upcoming ‘Mixes Of A Lost World’
    May 2, 2025 Comments Off on The Cure Drop ‘Warsong (Chino Moreno Remix)’ off Upcoming ‘Mixes Of A Lost World’
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    Gal Pal, Powder Pink & Sweet and Laveda Rock Permanent Records Roadhouse
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