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By DONNA BALANCIA

VIDEO: Johnny Depp, Gene Simmons, Gilby Clarke Play for Charity at Lucky Strike

August 18, 2015 News 2

With PHOTO GALLERY Story by DONNA BALANCIA and Photos by MELANY SIRKEDJIAN – HOLLYWOOD — Johnny Depp and Gene Simmons took to the stage at Lucky Strike Live in Hollywood to jam for charity on Sunday […]

Grace Potter - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

Grace Potter: The Beautiful Rock N Roll Chameleon ‘Alive Tonight’ Across U.S.

August 15, 2015 News Comments Off on Grace Potter: The Beautiful Rock N Roll Chameleon ‘Alive Tonight’ Across U.S.

By DONNA BALANCIA – Grace Potter wants to rescue Rock N Roll.  That’s why she wears her Silver Cape. Touring to promote her new album, Midnight, the veteran rocker Potter played killer sets at Hollywood’s […]

Corey Glover of Living Colour - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Living Colour Gives Wild Performance On Aerosmith’s U.S. Blue Army Tour

August 13, 2015 News Comments Off on Living Colour Gives Wild Performance On Aerosmith’s U.S. Blue Army Tour

Living Colour Brings Energy and Alternative Funk to the HOB By DONNA BALANCIA — Living Colour packed the House of Blues Anaheim with their funky, punk-influenced music and wild performance, a hint of what to […]

Mavis Staples Photo © Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Mavis Staples is Awarded The Woody Guthrie Prize at LA’s GRAMMY Museum

August 13, 2015 News Comments Off on Mavis Staples is Awarded The Woody Guthrie Prize at LA’s GRAMMY Museum

By DONNA BALANCIA — Mavis Staples was awarded the Woody Guthrie Prize at the GRAMMY Museum in downtown Los Angeles Wednesday night. Among those on hand for the prestigious event were Bob Santelli GRAMMY Museum […]

Owl - Feature © 2015 Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

Owl, Philm, Lend Avant-Garde Sound to Metal Scene on Legendary Sunset Strip

August 12, 2015 News Comments Off on Owl, Philm, Lend Avant-Garde Sound to Metal Scene on Legendary Sunset Strip

Chris Wyse Bass, Dave Lombardo Drumming, Take Center Stage at Whisky a Go Go By MALIA BALANCIA — Lead singer and bassist Chris Wyse is pretty clever. Maybe that goes along with having a band […]

Ithaca - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
Causes

L.A. Guns — And Rock’s Young Guns — Play for Fair Pay at Whisky a Go Go

August 11, 2015 News 2

L.A. Guns Among Bands That Rally for Radio Royalties By DONNA BALANCIA — L.A. Guns and a range of bands performed at the Whisky a Go Go Friday night to support the Fair Play Fair […]

Jack Cash with Downtown Attraction and Stevie D. of Buckcherry - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

CrueFest Hollywood 2015: Metal Shows its Golden Heart at Charity Event

August 10, 2015 News Comments Off on CrueFest Hollywood 2015: Metal Shows its Golden Heart at Charity Event

CrueFest Hollywood Raises Cash to Help People With Cancer By MALIA BALANCIA – Rock and Roll may never forgive, but it knows how to give back. The stage at the Whisky A Go-Go was rockin’ […]

Steel Panther Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia for California Rocker
By DONNA BALANCIA

The Sun Sets on HOB Hollywood: Steel Panther Gives Sendoff to Club

August 10, 2015 News Comments Off on The Sun Sets on HOB Hollywood: Steel Panther Gives Sendoff to Club

House of Blues Sunset to Shut Its Doors for Good, Steel Panther is Club’s Last  Act Photos and Story By DONNA BALANCIA — Better get in your last licks before famous House of Blues Sunset […]

Carl Crew of CIA - Photo © Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Rock Show — Not Freak Show — at California Institute of Abnormalarts

August 9, 2015 News Comments Off on Rock Show — Not Freak Show — at California Institute of Abnormalarts

By DONNA BALANCIA – When popular Los Angeles bands Stereo Love, L.A. Story and Rebel Hotel have a rock show at a freak show museum, you get big bang for the buck. The three bands […]

Feature Image Tom Verlaine © Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Review: Television Gets Good Reception at Teragram Ballroom, Phoebe Bridgers Shows Grace

August 8, 2015 News Comments Off on Review: Television Gets Good Reception at Teragram Ballroom, Phoebe Bridgers Shows Grace

Renaissance Man Tom Verlaine Social, But Not Through Social Media By DONNA BALANCIA — Tom Verlaine and Television had good reception at Teragram Ballroom. And while Verlaine doesn’t want to be labeled, “successful” is one […]

California Rocker's coverage of The New Basement Tapes earned the young digital publication an LA Press Club nomination - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
Awards

California Rocker Nabs Second ‘Best Blog’ Nom from LA Press Club

August 8, 2015 News Comments Off on California Rocker Nabs Second ‘Best Blog’ Nom from LA Press Club

California Rocker’s Coverage of ‘New Basement Tapes: One Night’ Only Earns Blog a Finalist Spot California Rocker has been nominated in the Best Individual Blog category for its coverage of The New Basement Tapes: One […]

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Space Hurricane: Band’s Meeting Through Want Ads Gets Good Response

August 7, 2015 News Comments Off on Space Hurricane: Band’s Meeting Through Want Ads Gets Good Response

Space Hurricane to Play The Down and Out Bar Tonight By MARIEL CALLOWAY – The members of Space Hurricane may have found each other on Craigslist, but it’s the audience that gets the good deal. […]

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Chainsaw’s ‘Mr. Twister’ is Right on Target, But This Time in a Different Arena

August 7, 2015 News Comments Off on Chainsaw’s ‘Mr. Twister’ is Right on Target, But This Time in a Different Arena

Story By DONNA BALANCIA Photos By KURT INGHAM Influential rocker “Mr. Twister” of the notorious band, Chainsaw, is setting standards in a new arena. Kurt Ingham, the man behind the iconic punk rock persona, is […]

Courtney Orsinelli of Royal Illusions Performs at Ladies Rock Camp Los Angeles - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Ladies Rock Show Los Angeles Raises Money to Comp Girls’ Music Camp

August 7, 2015 News Comments Off on Ladies Rock Show Los Angeles Raises Money to Comp Girls’ Music Camp

Women Play to Raise Money for Raining Jane’s Rock n’ Roll Camp for Girls Los Angeles By DONNA BALANCIA Women of all ages rocked out at at the bootleg in Silverlake to raise money for […]

Big Ups at The Echo - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

Big Ups, Small Wigs, The Herms Bring Controlled Chaos to The Echo Club

August 5, 2015 News Comments Off on Big Ups, Small Wigs, The Herms Bring Controlled Chaos to The Echo Club

By DONNA BALANCIA — It was a mixed bag of cool performances at The Echo, with Small Wigs, The Herms and Big Ups in a triple-header designed to knock your head off. Small Wigs have […]

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Live Reviews

Hank and Her Ponies, Mishael Cross, Creatures Choir, Shine at The Mint

August 4, 2015 News Comments Off on Hank and Her Ponies, Mishael Cross, Creatures Choir, Shine at The Mint

By MARIEL CALLOWAY While there may be all sorts of rumors about music leaving the Sunset Strip, it’s clear that The Mint is here to stay. We love The Mint because the club supports young […]

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By DONNA BALANCIA

LA’s Teragram Ballroom Books Hottest New York, International Lineup

July 15, 2015 News Comments Off on LA’s Teragram Ballroom Books Hottest New York, International Lineup

Teragram Ballroom Latest Downtown LA Hot Spot By DONNA BALANCIA – Tom Verlaine brings Television to the Teragram Ballroom Thursday and Friday nights. Television led the New York charge in the punk-alternative genre in the […]

Live Reviews

Them Guns Hit Bullseye with Attaloss, What-A-Funk, at Hollywood’s Viper Room

July 12, 2015 News Comments Off on Them Guns Hit Bullseye with Attaloss, What-A-Funk, at Hollywood’s Viper Room

LOS ANGELES – The musicians in the band Them Guns may each have a different focus, but when they play together, their sound hits the target. Them Guns performed to a packed crowd at The Viper […]

Composer and pianist Darien Dorsey, left with Major, right - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
Musicians

Now That’s ‘Major,’ This Classic Performer has Serendipitous Style – Video

July 10, 2015 News Comments Off on Now That’s ‘Major,’ This Classic Performer has Serendipitous Style – Video

Video by DONNA BALANCIA LOS ANGELES – Check out rhythm and blues phenom, Major, playing Los Angeles. Major is a trained musician, who has captured the hearts of fans throughout the U.S. Watch Major perform […]

Todd Rundgren at Roxy - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Wizardry of Todd Rundgren Takes Spotlight of Innovative ‘Global’ Tour

June 6, 2015 News 4

By DONNA BALANCIA – The saying “The Show Must Go On,” has never had truer meaning than it does today for Todd Rundgren. With the Global tour, Rundgren has returned to his roots.  He’s energetic, […]

Little Caesar at Paladino's - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Little Caesar And The Rise of Biker Rock: Interview With Ron Young

June 2, 2015 News Comments Off on Little Caesar And The Rise of Biker Rock: Interview With Ron Young

Photos © Heather Harris; Donna Balancia asks Ron Young, the dynamic frontman for Little Caesar, the important questions. DB: Your band put on a great show last week at Paladino’s. What are your touring plans for […]

Bonnie Raitt - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Bonnie Raitt and Musician Friends Celebrate Marty Grebb at Canyon Club

May 30, 2015 News Comments Off on Bonnie Raitt and Musician Friends Celebrate Marty Grebb at Canyon Club

Musicians, Fans, Raise Money for Marty Grebb to Continue His Battle Against Cancer Story and Photos © DONNA BALANCIA Who says Rock ‘n Roll doesn’t have a heart? Bonnie Raitt, Leon Russell, Ivan Neville and […]

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Musicians

Jagger Hikes San Diego; Gary Clark Jr. Opens for Rolling Stones at Petco

May 24, 2015 News Comments Off on Jagger Hikes San Diego; Gary Clark Jr. Opens for Rolling Stones at Petco

By JOHN DALY In case you aren’t able to see Gary Clark Jr. warm up for the Rolling Stones at Petco Park in San Diego, here is some video to tide you over. Clark played […]

Mike Love at The Mint Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

Mike Love, Schuyler Fisk, Sam Marcey Talk Story With Crowd at The Mint

May 23, 2015 News Comments Off on Mike Love, Schuyler Fisk, Sam Marcey Talk Story With Crowd at The Mint

By DONNA BALANCIA — It was a night of soulful music from the heart at The Mint, as Schuyler Fisk, Sam Marcey and headliner Mike Love brought their music and their stories to Los Angeles. […]

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By DONNA BALANCIA

Remarkable Music and Life of Marty Grebb ‘Guided From Above’

May 22, 2015 News 1

‘Best Side Man In The Business’ Gets Support from Bonnie Raitt, Leon Russell, at Canyon Club Gig on Wednesday By DONNA BALANCIA — Renowned multi-talented musician Marty Grebb says he’s always had a lucky star. […]

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Awards

UPDATE: AD CHANGED – To Creators of Infiniti Ad: You’ve Ripped Off Ian Curtis and Joy Division

May 22, 2015 News Comments Off on UPDATE: AD CHANGED – To Creators of Infiniti Ad: You’ve Ripped Off Ian Curtis and Joy Division

Article, fan support moves Infiniti to Alter Music on Q50 Advert Jan. 18, 2016 – Thanks to this article by CaliforniaRocker.com and fan support, the car advert theme similar to “She’s Lost Control” has been […]

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