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Deap Vally - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Q and A: Deap Vally Duo Plays This Weekend’s Aftershock Fest, Preps New Songs

October 20, 2017 News Comments Off on Q and A: Deap Vally Duo Plays This Weekend’s Aftershock Fest, Preps New Songs

Deap Vally is on a success streak, coming off the fabulous Desert Daze festival in Joshua Tree, and this weekend playing the mondo huge Aftershock fest in Sacramento. Deap Vally — comprised of drummer Julie […]

Musicians

Cloak and Dagger Fest An All-Black Dress Code at Globe and The Tower in DTLA

October 20, 2017 News Comments Off on Cloak and Dagger Fest An All-Black Dress Code at Globe and The Tower in DTLA

Jesus and Mary Chain, KMFDM, Ho99o9 To Play By JOHN DALY Cloak and Dagger – Dusk till Dawn will be the hot festival in downtown Los Angeles this weekend, taking over The Globe and The […]

By DAN MACINTOSH

REVIEW: ‘Friday Night Is Killing Me’ Reissue By Bash and Pop Still Holds Up Strong

October 18, 2017 News Comments Off on REVIEW: ‘Friday Night Is Killing Me’ Reissue By Bash and Pop Still Holds Up Strong

By DAN MACINTOSH Bash and Pop is Tommy Stinson’s band, which arose out of those beautiful Replacements ashes. Although Stinson rarely took the spotlight away from Replacements’ leader Paul Westerberg, he was always our boy […]

Musicians

Revolushn Takes Listeners on an Outer Space Trip with New Album, ‘Further!’

October 18, 2017 News Comments Off on Revolushn Takes Listeners on an Outer Space Trip with New Album, ‘Further!’

By DONNA BALANCIA The new album, Further! from San Francisco psych rock collective Revolushn, is really out of this world. Revolushn is a talented band in California, although from the sounds of things they’re taking […]

Mr. Lahey and Randy bring their crazy comedy to the Whisky A Go Go - Photo courtesy of Mr. Lahey and Randy
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‘Trailer Park Boys’ Star John Dunsworth, Who Played Beloved Mr. Lahey Dies

October 17, 2017 News Comments Off on ‘Trailer Park Boys’ Star John Dunsworth, Who Played Beloved Mr. Lahey Dies

Read The Interview By DONNA BALANCIA John Dunsworth, who portrayed the beloved booze-swigging gatekeeper, Mr. Lahey, on the Canadian TV show, “Trailer Park Boys,” has passed away following a short illness. His daughter made the announcement […]

Thurston Moore kicked off a great Saturday night at Desert Daze - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
Musicians

#TBT Iggy Pop and Thurston Moore Rock Desert Daze Fest 2017

October 16, 2017 News Comments Off on #TBT Iggy Pop and Thurston Moore Rock Desert Daze Fest 2017

By DONNA BALANCIA JOSHUA TREE – Iggy Pop and Thurston Moore stole the show at Desert Days 2017 in Joshua Tree. The unusual blend of veterans and young alternative rockers is the key to the […]

Desert Daze gets rowdy on Saturday with Sleep, King Gizzard and Iggy Pop - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Sleep, King Gizzard and Iggy Pop Stoke Moshers and Crowd Surfers at Desert Daze

October 15, 2017 News Comments Off on Sleep, King Gizzard and Iggy Pop Stoke Moshers and Crowd Surfers at Desert Daze

Sleep Fans Rejoice as Band Brings It You know it’s a pretty good party when one of the actual performers comes crowd-surfing past you at a concert. That’s what happened during Iggy Pop’s set at […]

Lindsey Troy of Deap Vally rips it up at Desert Days - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

Courtney and Kurt, Deap Vally Kick Off Desert Daze 2017 in Joshua Tree

October 14, 2017 News Comments Off on Courtney and Kurt, Deap Vally Kick Off Desert Daze 2017 in Joshua Tree

By DONNA BALANCIA JOSHUA TREE — Desert Daze 2017 got off with a rousing start as Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile and the beautiful rockers Deap Vally took command of their respective stages in Joshua […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Drug, Jail Weddings, Perform Eclectic Pre-Desert Daze Show at Joshua Tree Saloon

October 13, 2017 News Comments Off on Drug, Jail Weddings, Perform Eclectic Pre-Desert Daze Show at Joshua Tree Saloon

JOSHUA TREE — What’s so amazing about the state of California is the diversity of the terrain and its people. Just a couple of hours from the hustle and grind of Los Angeles you can […]

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By DONNA BALANCIA

Rare Photos of Iggy Pop, Queen, By Paul McAlpine on Display at Mr. Musichead Gallery

October 12, 2017 News Comments Off on Rare Photos of Iggy Pop, Queen, By Paul McAlpine on Display at Mr. Musichead Gallery

Paul McAlpine Photography Work Hits Hollywood Rock photographer Paul McAlpine has always looked ahead, but today he looks back on his work. McAlpine has curated a show of his outstanding images of iconic rock stars, […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Desert Daze 2017: Interview With Knitting Factory President and CEO Morgan Margolis

October 10, 2017 News Comments Off on Desert Daze 2017: Interview With Knitting Factory President and CEO Morgan Margolis

Desert Daze 2017 features some of the biggest headliners in the event’s history. Spaceland, Moonblock and Knitting Factory Entertainment are the three powerhouse promoters behind Desert Daze in Indio. The festival holds a lot of […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Cal Jam 17: Foo Fighters and Others Pay Tribute to Las Vegas Victims, Tom Petty

October 8, 2017 News Comments Off on Cal Jam 17: Foo Fighters and Others Pay Tribute to Las Vegas Victims, Tom Petty

Featured Photo By DEBI DEL GRANDE SAN BERNARDINO – In one giant sweeping night of Rock ‘N’ Roll, Cal Jam 17 featuring the Foo Fighters proved that concerts and festivals will continue to thrive. The […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Foo Fighters Kick It Up With Cal Jam 17 – A Celebration for ‘Concrete and Gold’

October 6, 2017 News Comments Off on Foo Fighters Kick It Up With Cal Jam 17 – A Celebration for ‘Concrete and Gold’

Cal Jam Presents Top Talent on Saturday Cal Jam – The Foo Fighters, The Kills, Cage The Elephant and Queens of the Stone Age are among the performers at Saturday’s Cal Jam 17 at The […]

Canyon - The Hailers photo by Balancia
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The Hailers Strive for Success with Great ‘Celtic-American’ Rock and Roll

October 6, 2017 News Comments Off on The Hailers Strive for Success with Great ‘Celtic-American’ Rock and Roll

Band Drops New Single, ‘Look At Us Now’ The Hailers are taking their Celtic-American Rock and Roll to the next level. The Los Angeles-based group led by Robert Mills is gaining momentum and legions of […]

Musicians

Alice Bag Talks Women, Punk, Equality Ahead of Tonight’s Event with Teri Gender Bender

October 4, 2017 News Comments Off on Alice Bag Talks Women, Punk, Equality Ahead of Tonight’s Event with Teri Gender Bender

Alice Bag is one of the leaders of the punk movement in California.  She has never been one to shy away from the tough questions. The former LAUSD teacher will be sitting down with Teri […]

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The True American Rock Star, Tom Petty Dies Monday Night at Age 66

October 3, 2017 News Comments Off on The True American Rock Star, Tom Petty Dies Monday Night at Age 66

Prolific Musician’s Death ‘Untimely’ By DONNA BALANCIA Tom Petty, whose music accompanied many Americans through the ups and downs of life, passed away Monday night. He was 66. The prolific American musician and leader of […]

Peaches at Music Tastes Good - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Peaches, Of Montreal, Ween, Add Flavor to Music Tastes Good in Long Beach

October 2, 2017 News Comments Off on Peaches, Of Montreal, Ween, Add Flavor to Music Tastes Good in Long Beach

By DONNA BALANCIA Peaches, Chk Chk Chk, and Of Montreal put alternative performances in the spotlight at Music Tastes Good festival in Long Beach. The lineup was eclectic, keeping the tone of the first Music Tastes […]

Live Reviews

Beach Boys And a Cowsill Prove After 50 Years, The Songs of Summer Don’t Fall

September 29, 2017 News Comments Off on Beach Boys And a Cowsill Prove After 50 Years, The Songs of Summer Don’t Fall

Review By DAN MACINTOSH CERRITOS, CA – It’s understandable if diehard Beach Boys fans entered the posh Cerritos Center for the Performing arts a little skeptical. This was not even close to the Beach Boys […]

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Live Reviews

Robyn Hitchcock Gives A Grammy Museum Audience a Taste of His New Album

September 27, 2017 News Comments Off on Robyn Hitchcock Gives A Grammy Museum Audience a Taste of His New Album

Review by DAN MACINTOSH LOS ANGELES, CA – Listening to the Grammy Museum Executive Director Scott Goldman interview Robyn Hitchcock can be a whole lot like sampling the artist’s extensive catalogue, in that it he […]

Alison Mosshart photo by Donna Balancia
Causes

EXCLUSIVE: Art World Comes to See Alison Mosshart’s Paintings at Maxfield LA

September 26, 2017 News Comments Off on EXCLUSIVE: Art World Comes to See Alison Mosshart’s Paintings at Maxfield LA

By DONNA BALANCIA The artsy crowd came out for Alison Mosshart’s art exhibit at the Maxfield Gallery in West Hollywood Tuesday night. Mosshart, best known as the famous frontwoman for The Kills and The Dead […]

Glitter Trash photo by Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

Glitter Trash: Detroit Lives On with Strong Punk Performance at The Viper Room

September 26, 2017 News Comments Off on Glitter Trash: Detroit Lives On with Strong Punk Performance at The Viper Room

Superbees and The Crazy Squeeze Rip By DONNA BALANCIA Glitter Trash may be the new kids in town, but that doesn’t keep the Detroit band from rippin it up on the Sunset Strip. It was […]

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Festivals

Music Tastes Good Boasts Diverse Musical and Culinary Lineup in Long Beach

September 26, 2017 News Comments Off on Music Tastes Good Boasts Diverse Musical and Culinary Lineup in Long Beach

By DONNA BALANCIA Ween, Sleater-Kinney, Dr. Octagon and Peaches are among the diverse performers at Joel Fischel’s Music Tastes Good fest this weekend in Long Beach presented by KCRW. There’s an equally divergent collection of […]

Blues

Sarah Rogo Charms Canyon Club Audience with Beautiful Blues

September 24, 2017 News Comments Off on Sarah Rogo Charms Canyon Club Audience with Beautiful Blues

  By DONNA BALANCIA Sarah Rogo has had some pretty fun adventures in her life. After all, who can complain about living in San Diego, which for many reasons is known as “America’s Finest City,” […]

By JOHN DALY

New Single: ‘One Step’ by Balancia and Conrad Benefits Victims

September 22, 2017 News Comments Off on New Single: ‘One Step’ by Balancia and Conrad Benefits Victims

Punk Rocker and the Writer Team Up to Give Back to Texas By JOHN DALY Donna Balancia, music journalist, and Vince Conrad, music producer and founder of bands The Smart Pills and American Bad Taste, […]

Musicians

JST DAVID Wins Louisiana Film Fest Scholarship, Performs at Peppermint Club

September 21, 2017 News Comments Off on JST DAVID Wins Louisiana Film Fest Scholarship, Performs at Peppermint Club

By DOTTIE PARIS Singer-songwriter David Jones II, known by his stage name JST DAVID, has been awarded the inaugural Dan Ireland Memorial Scholarship by the Louisiana International Film Festival and the Dan Ireland Legacy Committee. […]

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Musicians

Ken Stringfellow, Mercury Rev, Play California as ‘Supergroup’ Tears of Silver

September 21, 2017 News Comments Off on Ken Stringfellow, Mercury Rev, Play California as ‘Supergroup’ Tears of Silver

By JOHN DALY Ken Stringfellow and members of Mercury Rev have been on the road as Tears of Silver and the group will play San Diego on Saturday, Pasadena on Sunday and San Francisco on […]

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