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Pixies and Weezer Add Date to Tour: June 22 in West Palm Beach

February 14, 2018 News Comments Off on Pixies and Weezer Add Date to Tour: June 22 in West Palm Beach

By JOHN DALY Pixies and Weezer added a date to the summer tour: June 22 in West Palm Beach, Fla. The tour will wrap in Phoenix on Aug. 12. There is one Canada date, in Toronto […]

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VIDEO: Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready Teaches Music to Foster Care Kids

February 13, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready Teaches Music to Foster Care Kids

By DONNA BALANCIA Mike McCready of Pearl Jam recently spent his time working with foster kids in Seattle’s Treehouse Graduation Success program. Pearl Jam’s lead guitarist Mike McCready spent four hours in the band’s studio […]

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Content Creators Coalition Takes Ad For Royalties on Pre-1972 Music

February 13, 2018 News Comments Off on Content Creators Coalition Takes Ad For Royalties on Pre-1972 Music

Content Creators Coalition’s (c3) has created a new advertisement to call awareness to the exploitation that exists related to pre-1972 recordings not receiving royalties. The campaign rallies artists and the broader music community around ending […]

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Doctor Striker to Bring Electro-Rock Therapy to So Cal Venues This Week

February 13, 2018 News Comments Off on Doctor Striker to Bring Electro-Rock Therapy to So Cal Venues This Week

It’s tough being the the leader of a cool, retro rock band and having to save the world at the same time. But that’s exactly the task at hand for the fearless Doctor Striker and […]

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James Hetfield of Metallica Hits the Silver Screen in Ted Bundy Movie

February 12, 2018 News Comments Off on James Hetfield of Metallica Hits the Silver Screen in Ted Bundy Movie

James Hetfield of Metallica will hit the silver screen when he joins the cast of the Ted Bundy movie Extremely Wicked, Shocking Evil and Vile, starring Zac Efron. Efron plays the infamous serial killer. The […]

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Karen O Hosts Pop-Up Shop at Virgil Normal

February 12, 2018 News Comments Off on Karen O Hosts Pop-Up Shop at Virgil Normal

By JOHN DALY Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs will host a pop-up shop at Virgil Normal tomorrow, where people can pick up T-shirts, totes and other things KO-approved. Check out the flyer and […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Hot New Bands Emerge from First LA Rock Lottery

February 11, 2018 News Comments Off on Hot New Bands Emerge from First LA Rock Lottery

By DONNA BALANCIA The first LA Rock Lottery got off to a rousing start with five musical groups that represented some of the best in alternative, avant-garde and rock. That’s because the people involved came […]

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Spencer Robinson and The Wolf Spiders Weave Cool Music Web

February 11, 2018 News Comments Off on Spencer Robinson and The Wolf Spiders Weave Cool Music Web

By DONNA BALANCIA Spencer Robinson and the Wolf Spiders have been creating an intricate web of new music. The band, led by ex-Lords of Altamont bandmember Robinson, has released a new album, Beneath The Surface, […]

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LA Rock Lottery Draws Mike Watt, Mikal Cronin to Echo

February 9, 2018 News Comments Off on LA Rock Lottery Draws Mike Watt, Mikal Cronin to Echo

California Rockers Play First LA Rock Lottery By DONNA BALANCIA Mike Watt, Mikal Cronin, Petty Schemel and 22 other top musicians are giving their time to perform Saturday night at the first annual LA Rock […]

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VIDEO: Louise Goffin Drops Upbeat New Single, ‘Good Times Call’

February 9, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Louise Goffin Drops Upbeat New Single, ‘Good Times Call’

By DONNA BALANCIA Louise Goffin has released her latest song, “Good Times Call,” a fun and upbeat tune that’s in keeping with her theme of being strong no matter the odds. Goffin continues to be […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Photo Gallery from Girlschool Weekend at Bootleg

February 8, 2018 News Comments Off on Photo Gallery from Girlschool Weekend at Bootleg

Girlschool Weekend 2018: It’s a Woman’s World Photos By DONNA BALANCIA Headliners like Shirley Manson and with guests like Karen O the “mostly” female event brought out the best in modern women of all ages. […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Revolushn Band Talks Music, SoCal Gigs at Molly Malone’s, Blacklight District

February 8, 2018 News Comments Off on Revolushn Band Talks Music, SoCal Gigs at Molly Malone’s, Blacklight District

By DONNA BALANCIA Revolushn has a unique approach to making music. The band blends hot electronic sounds with funk and a some old school style Rock N Roll.  Revolushn is known for its dynamic sound […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

VIDEO: Jesse Hughes of Eagles of Death Metal Plays Solo Set at Redwood

February 7, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Jesse Hughes of Eagles of Death Metal Plays Solo Set at Redwood

By DONNA BALANCIA Jesse Hughes is on the local circuit these days, making surprise visits to local bars and punk hangouts in his native Southern California. The renowned frontman from EODM took to the stage […]

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Rose Cora Perry and the Truth Untold Return to Rock and Roll with Tour

February 5, 2018 News Comments Off on Rose Cora Perry and the Truth Untold Return to Rock and Roll with Tour

Rose Cora Perry and The Truth Untold Return to Rock and Roll and Touring. […]

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VIDEO: Sheila E Sticks Up for Prince, Dazzles on Drums at Super Bowl

February 5, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Sheila E Sticks Up for Prince, Dazzles on Drums at Super Bowl

By DONNA BALANCIA Sheila E continues to honor Prince even two years after his death. The prolific drummer and member of the renowned musical Escovedo family of California stuck up for the Purple One, telling […]

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VIDEO: Shirley Manson – With Fiona Apple – Top Girlschool Night 2

February 4, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Shirley Manson – With Fiona Apple – Top Girlschool Night 2

By DONNA BALANCIA Shirley Manson led the Girlschool Choir on Saturday night to wrap a full day woman power at the Bootleg Theater. Amber Coffman, Lesser Pieces and Pinky Pinky impressed the hundreds of fans […]

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Girlschool Brings Out Karen O, Carrie Brownstein and The Kids for a Cause

February 3, 2018 News Comments Off on Girlschool Brings Out Karen O, Carrie Brownstein and The Kids for a Cause

Shirley Manson to Hit the Stage Tonight By DONNA BALANCIA Surprise guest Karen O, Carrie Brownstein and Best Coast came out to show support at the third annual Girlschool at the Bootleg. Karen O visited […]

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Alice Cooper Unhurt in Phoenix Car Accident

February 2, 2018 News Comments Off on Alice Cooper Unhurt in Phoenix Car Accident

By DONNA BALANCIA Alice Cooper was involved in a car accident in Phoenix yesterday but got away unscathed, the veteran rocker put out on his Twitter and Instagram accounts. “Had a car accident this afternoon […]

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San Diego shamROCK Celebrates 24th Year on March 17 in Gaslamp

February 2, 2018 News Comments Off on San Diego shamROCK Celebrates 24th Year on March 17 in Gaslamp

By JOHN DALY San Diego shamROCK celebrates its 24th year as San Diego’s Saint Patrick’s Day bash on Saturday, March 17 from 4 PM to midnight. Two hours extra have been added to celebrate longer. […]

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Bill Murray Brings Back Bell Bottoms for AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

January 31, 2018 News Comments Off on Bill Murray Brings Back Bell Bottoms for AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

By JOHN DALY On February 8, amateur-golfer extraordinaire Bill Murray will debut his Bill-Bottoms at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. At the same time, they’ll launch as the newest crowdfunding project on Betabrand.com. “Betabrand is […]

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Billy Corgan at Work on Smashing Pumpkins Album with Rick Ruben

January 31, 2018 News Comments Off on Billy Corgan at Work on Smashing Pumpkins Album with Rick Ruben

By JOHN DALY It appears Billy Corgan is working with Rick Ruben on a Smashing Pumpkins album, at least according to Corgan’s Instagram. The Smashing Pumpkins could be headed for a reunion — at least […]

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Jeff Beck and Paul Rodgers Talk ‘Stars Align Tour’ With Ann Wilson

January 30, 2018 News Comments Off on Jeff Beck and Paul Rodgers Talk ‘Stars Align Tour’ With Ann Wilson

By JOHN DALY Jeff Beck and Paul Rodgers announced they will join forces for the “Stars Align Tour,” their co-headlining summer outing with Ann Wilson of Heart. Produced by Live Nation, the outing kicks off […]

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Bruno Mars vs. Kendrick Gets Press, But Rolling Stones and Kraftwerk Also Got a GRAMMY

January 29, 2018 News Comments Off on Bruno Mars vs. Kendrick Gets Press, But Rolling Stones and Kraftwerk Also Got a GRAMMY

By DONNA BALANCIA In the midst of all the Bruno Mars GRAMMY press — he came away with six statuettes including Album of the Year — other popular artists were overlooked by the media. The […]

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VIDEO: Mike Campbell and Dirty Knobs Play Tribute to Tom Petty

January 29, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Mike Campbell and Dirty Knobs Play Tribute to Tom Petty

By DONNA BALANCIA Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs performed a tribute to Tom Petty at the Imperial Ball Saturday night. It was the first time the band has performed since the passing of Petty, […]

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TEC WINNERS: Jackson Browne’s Les Paul Award Highlights NAMM

January 28, 2018 News Comments Off on TEC WINNERS: Jackson Browne’s Les Paul Award Highlights NAMM

By JOHN DALY Jackson Browne was presented with the Les Paul Award at the 33rd annual TEC Awards gala at the NAMM Show in Anaheim. The honor capped a night of awards for individuals and […]

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Simon Stokes Feted by Friends Jello, Oliveri and Sean Wheeler

January 27, 2018 News Comments Off on Simon Stokes Feted by Friends Jello, Oliveri and Sean Wheeler

By DONNA BALANCIA Simon Stokes was feted the other night with a party that was beyond good. Jello Biafra, Terry Reid, Sean Wheeler and other top rockers gathered to sing some Simon songs and the […]

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