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Reviews

Bill Fay Uses Piano in Haunting Fashion in Video ‘Salt Of The Earth’

January 7, 2020 News Comments Off on Bill Fay Uses Piano in Haunting Fashion in Video ‘Salt Of The Earth’

By DONNA BALANCIA Bill Fay has released “Salt Of The Earth,” a piano-leading single from Countless Branches, his new album out January 17th on the Dead Oceans label. The single is a follow up to […]

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Musicians

Rod Stewart Announces 2020 US Tour with Cheap Trick

January 7, 2020 News Comments Off on Rod Stewart Announces 2020 US Tour with Cheap Trick

By JOHN DALY Rod Stewart may have been in the news for a recent altercation, but it’s not going to stop the renowned British rocker from a 2020 summer tour with special guests Cheap Trick. […]

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‘Rock of Ages’ Musical Returns to Hollywood in Newly Built Venue ‘The Bourbon Room’

January 6, 2020 News Comments Off on ‘Rock of Ages’ Musical Returns to Hollywood in Newly Built Venue ‘The Bourbon Room’

By JOHN DALY “Rock of Ages,” the 5-time Tony Award-nominated rock theater and dinner show returns to Hollywood at a newly built venue created just for the show, called The Bourbon Room. “Rock of Ages” […]

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Pictures: The Golden Globe Awards Take Center Stage in Beverly Hills

January 5, 2020 News Comments Off on Pictures: The Golden Globe Awards Take Center Stage in Beverly Hills

Music-Themed Movies Take the Honors at 77th Golden Globes By DONNA BALANCIA Ricky Gervais got things off to a fast-cracking start at The 77th Golden Globes Sunday night at the Beverly Hilton. Taking aim at […]

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Jennifer Lopez and Stars Heat Up The Night At Palm Springs Film Festival

January 4, 2020 News Comments Off on Jennifer Lopez and Stars Heat Up The Night At Palm Springs Film Festival

By DONNA BALANCIA The Palm Springs Film Festival kicks off awards season and puts the spotlight on some of Hollywood’s brightest stars and those shining bright this year included Jennifer Lopez, Laura Dern and Quentin […]

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The Growlers Release Video for ‘Try Hard Fool’ and Tour Australia and Europe Before March Return

January 3, 2020 News Comments Off on The Growlers Release Video for ‘Try Hard Fool’ and Tour Australia and Europe Before March Return

By JOHN DALY Fresh off their second annual Snow Ball, an event so popular that there were lines around the block at the Wiltern, the Growlers will be taking their Natural Affair tour on the […]

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Coachella 2020 Lineup Has Diverse Focus with Rage Against the Machine, Danny Elfman, Fatboy Slim

January 2, 2020 News Comments Off on Coachella 2020 Lineup Has Diverse Focus with Rage Against the Machine, Danny Elfman, Fatboy Slim

California Coachella Festival Draws the Big Names By DONNA BALANCIA The worst-kept secret in Coachella history was confirmed as Rage Against The Machine will reunite to headline the annual Indio fest along with Travis Scott […]

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‘Havana’ Songwriter Ali Tamposi Sells Los Feliz Home for $3 Million-Plus Price

January 2, 2020 News Comments Off on ‘Havana’ Songwriter Ali Tamposi Sells Los Feliz Home for $3 Million-Plus Price

By DONNA BALANCIA Songwriter Ali Tamposi, who penned hits like “Señorita” for Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes and “Stronger” for Kelly Clarkson, has sold her 1930s-style Los Angeles home for more than $3 million. Tamposi, […]

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Reviews

Dime Box Band and Danny and The Doorknobs Make it a Family Affair at Cinema Bar

December 30, 2019 News Comments Off on Dime Box Band and Danny and The Doorknobs Make it a Family Affair at Cinema Bar

By DONNA BALANCIA Saturday night at the Cinema Bar was the setting for some swinging country-punk and rock that packed the small Culver City room with friends, family and longtime fans. And it’s still the […]

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GRAMMY-Nominated Blues Great Sugaray Rayford to Ring in New Year’s Eve at The Mint

December 29, 2019 News Comments Off on GRAMMY-Nominated Blues Great Sugaray Rayford to Ring in New Year’s Eve at The Mint

By JOHN DALY GRAMMY-nominated blues great Caron “Sugaray” Rayford will take his talents to The Mint stage in Los Angeles for New Year’s Eve, this Tuesday night. Presented by KJAZZ, Sugaray Rayford at The Mint […]

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Musicians

Review: Untouchables Deliver The Ska-Soul Sound for Holiday Gift at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach

December 29, 2019 News Comments Off on Review: Untouchables Deliver The Ska-Soul Sound for Holiday Gift at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach

Words and Photos By LUIS MORENO It was the night after Christmas, but for this crowd the best gift was worth the wait as The Untouchables delivered a dose of holiday cheer at Saint Rocke. […]

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Mike Campbell and Group Play Acoustic Rendition of ‘Run Run Rudolph’

December 25, 2019 News Comments Off on Mike Campbell and Group Play Acoustic Rendition of ‘Run Run Rudolph’

By JOHN DALY Mike Campbell and his crew got together to give an acoustic rendition of the holiday favorite “Run Run Rudolph,” on social media. Campbell with Marilyn Martin, Sharon Celani and John McFee have […]

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Live Reviews

The Rolling Stones, Peter Frampton, KAABOO, The Cure: The Year in Photos 2019

December 24, 2019 News Comments Off on The Rolling Stones, Peter Frampton, KAABOO, The Cure: The Year in Photos 2019

CALIFORNIA ROCKER STAFF We get a lot of photos here at California Rocker and many don’t get featured as they may deserve. From Steven Adler to Peter Frampton, from Moby and KAABOO to The Cure […]

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Iggy Pop’s New Travel Advert Shows Music Legend’s Sense of Humor

December 23, 2019 News Comments Off on Iggy Pop’s New Travel Advert Shows Music Legend’s Sense of Humor

Iggy Pop to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award By DONNA BALANCIA Iggy Pop isn’t merely one of the world’s most famous musicians; he’s got an impressive and lengthy list of feature film and TV credits. It […]

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Bruce Springsteen Releases ‘Darkness Tour’ Live Recordings from Winterland 1978

December 20, 2019 News Comments Off on Bruce Springsteen Releases ‘Darkness Tour’ Live Recordings from Winterland 1978

By DONNA BALANCIA Bruce Springsteen has released newly remastered live recordings from the 1978 Darkness Tour, called Winterland 12/15/78 and Winterland 12/16/78. The two San Francisco recordings are a rare find. Winterland 12/15/78 was the […]

Mariah Carey All I Want for Christmas Is You Video
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Pop Superstar Mariah Carey Enjoying Unprecedented Success with Christmas Recordings

December 20, 2019 News Comments Off on Pop Superstar Mariah Carey Enjoying Unprecedented Success with Christmas Recordings

Mariah Carey New Video: ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ By JOHN DALY Mariah Carey has premiered the video “All I Want for Christmas Is You (Make My Wish Come True Edition)” for fans, […]

Tom Petty For Real Tribute Track
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Tom Petty Tribute Track Released by Second-Gen Rockers Jakob Dylan, Dhani Harrison, Nelsons

December 20, 2019 News Comments Off on Tom Petty Tribute Track Released by Second-Gen Rockers Jakob Dylan, Dhani Harrison, Nelsons

Traveling Wilburys-Style Song to Raise Money for Midnight Mission By DONNA BALANCIA A new Tom Petty tribute track, a cover of “For Real,” has been released by the sons of musicians with whom Petty worked. […]

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Musicians

Violent Femmes, A Flock of Seagulls and Wang Chung to Play 80s Weekend #9 in February

December 19, 2019 News Comments Off on Violent Femmes, A Flock of Seagulls and Wang Chung to Play 80s Weekend #9 in February

By JOHN DALY Violent Femmes, A Flock of Seagulls and Wang Chung head a list of beloved musicians for “80s Weekend #9” at the Microsoft Theater on February 15 in Los Angeles. The love for […]

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Ryan Reynolds Lights Up a Special Guest-Clearing Candle on ‘Tonight Show’

December 18, 2019 News Comments Off on Ryan Reynolds Lights Up a Special Guest-Clearing Candle on ‘Tonight Show’

By JOHN DALY Ryan Reynolds showed “Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” viewers what to do when holiday guests won’t leave, lighting up a candle with a “special” scent. Guests finally took the smelly cue from […]

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Musicians

Indie On the Rise: Notes From Vivace Talks Music Therapy with Mars Rodriguez

December 18, 2019 News Comments Off on Indie On the Rise: Notes From Vivace Talks Music Therapy with Mars Rodriguez

By NOTES FROM VIVACE I get invited to catch sets by various musicians and bands that are new to me. I do my best to go when invited or ask that I get kept in […]

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George Michael Band Wham! Tells ‘Behind the Scenes’ Story for Hit ‘Last Christmas’

December 16, 2019 News Comments Off on George Michael Band Wham! Tells ‘Behind the Scenes’ Story for Hit ‘Last Christmas’

By JOHN DALY George Michael band Wham! uploaded a nostalgic “behind-the-video” look at their  successful record-breaking single “Last Christmas.” George Michael and friends enjoy chilly air, snowflakes and frosted hair in this 1984 video that […]

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Live Reviews

Dan MacIntosh Review: Robyn Hitchcock Takes Song Requests With Humor at Largo

December 16, 2019 News Comments Off on Dan MacIntosh Review: Robyn Hitchcock Takes Song Requests With Humor at Largo

By DAN MACINTOSH LOS ANGELES – Robyn Hitchcock returned to the Largo at the Coronet with a set of songs mainly drawn from internet fan requests. In fact, he oftentimes took a little extra time […]

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Musicians

Lana Del Rey, Plague Vendor, Weyes Blood Make California Rocker Best Albums of 2019 List

December 14, 2019 News Comments Off on Lana Del Rey, Plague Vendor, Weyes Blood Make California Rocker Best Albums of 2019 List

By CALIFORNIA ROCKER STAFF The California Rocker Best Albums of 2019 list includes pure California gold as new sounds in music dominated the year. New entries into the music world and strong collections by veteran rockers […]

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PREMIERE: Tommy Rebel and the Righteous Rock The ‘Back Roads’

December 11, 2019 News Comments Off on PREMIERE: Tommy Rebel and the Righteous Rock The ‘Back Roads’

By DONNA BALANCIA Tommy Rebel and the Righteous rock the house with the new track “Back Roads,” which they premiere here at California Rocker. The Austin-based trio is comprised of lead vocalist and guitarist Tommy […]

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Billie Eilish and Alicia Keys Perform ‘Ocean Eyes’ Duet on ‘Late Late Show’

December 10, 2019 News Comments Off on Billie Eilish and Alicia Keys Perform ‘Ocean Eyes’ Duet on ‘Late Late Show’

By DONNA BALANCIA Alicia Keys turned her “Late Late Show” guest-host interview area into a performance space and played a duet of “Ocean Eyes” with Billie Eilish. “I didn’t bring this thing here for nothing,” […]

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Robert De Niro and Al Pacino Should Share Oscar Gold for Scenes Together in ‘The Irishman’

December 10, 2019 News Comments Off on Robert De Niro and Al Pacino Should Share Oscar Gold for Scenes Together in ‘The Irishman’

Film Review By DONNA BALANCIA There’s just too much that’s good about director Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman.” The dialogue, the acting, the direction, set dressing, costumes and lighting all come together to create a great […]

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    The Amish Outlaws Kick Off the Summer in Rowdy Style at Dewey Beach
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    Gogol Bordello Preps For Silver Screen Fame Touring New Movie ‘Scream Of My Blood’
    September 14, 2024 Comments Off on Gogol Bordello Preps For Silver Screen Fame Touring New Movie ‘Scream Of My Blood’
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    May 28, 2025 Comments Off on Dope Lemon Delivers Australian Charm and ‘Golden Wolf’ at The Novo in LA
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