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PREMIERE: Jesika Von Rabbit ‘Blue Christmas’ Video Would be Fit for The King

December 9, 2019 News Comments Off on PREMIERE: Jesika Von Rabbit ‘Blue Christmas’ Video Would be Fit for The King

By DONNA BALANCIA Jesika Von Rabbit has created a musical winter fantasy with her video for the classic Elvis Presley track “Blue Christmas.” The video for Von Rabbit’s version of “Blue Christmas” is an adventure all […]

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Pee-wee Herman ‘Big Adventure’ Tour to Pedal to Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco

December 9, 2019 News Comments Off on Pee-wee Herman ‘Big Adventure’ Tour to Pedal to Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco

By JOHN DALY Pee-wee Herman will bicycle the feature film, “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure,” across the U.S. and into a theatre near you as the Tim Burton-directed movie turns 35 this year. “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure 35th […]

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Concerts: Pete Yorn, Allah-Las and The Blasters Play Shows in SoCal

December 8, 2019 News Comments Off on Concerts: Pete Yorn, Allah-Las and The Blasters Play Shows in SoCal

By CALIFORNIA ROCKER STAFF Pete Yorn, The Allah-Las and X with The Blasters will be performing at various venues in the Los Angeles area over the next couple of weeks.  It’s truly the season to […]

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Jennifer Lopez Loves Chad on Saturday Night Live, A-Rod Gets Jealous

December 8, 2019 News Comments Off on Jennifer Lopez Loves Chad on Saturday Night Live, A-Rod Gets Jealous

By JOHN DALY Jennifer Lopez had a new but brief romance on Saturday Night Live and Alex Rodriguez was not happy about it. The object of J Lo’s affection? None other than Chad, the lovable […]

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Deerhoof and The Raincoats Records Get Remastered by Kill Rock Stars

December 6, 2019 News Comments Off on Deerhoof and The Raincoats Records Get Remastered by Kill Rock Stars

By JOHN DALY Deerhoof and The Raincoats have released remastered albums through Kill Rock Stars, it was announced. Deerhoof’s The Man, The King, The Girl (1997) and the self-titled The Raincoats  (1979) have both been […]

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Paul McCartney and Wings ‘Band On The Run’ Cover Had Famous Faces, Released on This Day in 1973

December 5, 2019 News Comments Off on Paul McCartney and Wings ‘Band On The Run’ Cover Had Famous Faces, Released on This Day in 1973

By DONNA BALANCIA Band On The Run may be the best album released by Paul McCartney and Wings, but aside from the great songs in the collection, there are some pretty famous faces on its  […]

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Daniel Caesar Hits the Right Notes with ‘Cyanide: Remix ft. Koffee’

December 4, 2019 News Comments Off on Daniel Caesar Hits the Right Notes with ‘Cyanide: Remix ft. Koffee’

By DONNA BALANCIA The music by Daniel Caesar leaves a lasting impression, and it can keep the listener on a positive vibe for long afterwards. Relationships blossom and sometimes wilt when not tended, Caesar seems […]

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Jehnny Beth Releases Video for ‘I’m The Man’ from ‘Peaky Blinders’ Soundtrack

December 3, 2019 News Comments Off on Jehnny Beth Releases Video for ‘I’m The Man’ from ‘Peaky Blinders’ Soundtrack

By DONNA BALANCIA Jehnny Beth has released the new video for “I’m The Man,” a track featured on the new soundtrack for the UK TV show “Peaky Blinders.” The video is introduced via spoken word […]

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Quentin Tarantino and Danny Trejo Join Ann-Margret as National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Honorees

November 29, 2019 News Comments Off on Quentin Tarantino and Danny Trejo Join Ann-Margret as National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Honorees

By DONNA BALANCIA Quentin Tarantino and Danny Trejo have made movies together and now they will be presented awards together at the 12th annual National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards on Sunday. Tarantino will receive […]

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The Supremes, Temptations, Jackson 5, Deano and Frank Get Animated in Holiday Videos

November 26, 2019 News Comments Off on The Supremes, Temptations, Jackson 5, Deano and Frank Get Animated in Holiday Videos

By JOHN DALY The Supremes, The Temptations, Jackson 5, Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra get the 1960s cartoon treatment in newly released videos for their most beloved Christmas songs.  Check out newly released videos for […]

Katey Sagal and The Forest Rangers perform at The Mint Nov. 29-30 - Donna Balancia photo
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Sync Success is Mainly ‘Luck,’ says ‘The Mayans’ Music Supervisor Bob Thiele Jr.

November 25, 2019 News Comments Off on Sync Success is Mainly ‘Luck,’ says ‘The Mayans’ Music Supervisor Bob Thiele Jr.

‘Sons of Anarchy’ Band Forest Rangers Reunites at The Mint on Nov. 29-30 By DONNA BALANCIA Bob Thiele Jr., the music supervisor on “The Mayans,” and who created the sound of “Sons of Anarchy” says […]

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Taylor Swift Gets the Last Laugh, Billie Eilish Steals the Show at 2019 American Music Awards

November 24, 2019 News Comments Off on Taylor Swift Gets the Last Laugh, Billie Eilish Steals the Show at 2019 American Music Awards

Young Fan Voters Pick the American Music Awards By DONNA BALANCIA LOS ANGELES – Taylor Swift got the last laugh and performed her hit songs on The American Music Awards Sunday night after all. But […]

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The Damned Proves its Definitive Punk with ‘Black Is The Night’ Anthology

November 24, 2019 News Comments Off on The Damned Proves its Definitive Punk with ‘Black Is The Night’ Anthology

By DAN MACINTOSH The Damned was the first punk band from the United Kingdom to release a single (“New Rose”), so why is this London-birthed act not always immediately mentioned whenever discussing pioneering punk, the […]

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Bob Dylan Releases ‘Alternate Version’ of Lay Lady Lay on Video

November 22, 2019 News Comments Off on Bob Dylan Releases ‘Alternate Version’ of Lay Lady Lay on Video

By DONNA BALANCIA Bob Dylan and his words have resonated around the world for decades and he has updated his  1969 classic, “Lay, Lady, Lay,” for the modern world. Dylan has stayed contemporary through the […]

Katey Sagal and The Forest Rangers at The Mint - Photo by Luis Moreno
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Katey Sagal and The Forest Rangers from Sons of Anarchy Reunite at The Mint Nov. 29-30

November 22, 2019 News Comments Off on Katey Sagal and The Forest Rangers from Sons of Anarchy Reunite at The Mint Nov. 29-30

Katey Sagal, Bob Thiele Jr. and the Gang Reunite The Forest Rangers Katey Sagal, Bob Thiele and their band, The Forest Rangers, created the original road-tough sound for the FX TV show “Sons of Anarchy.” […]

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Dolly Parton and Jimmy Fallon Share a Sniff, Kacey Musgraves Gets ‘Glittery’ on ‘Tonight’

November 20, 2019 News Comments Off on Dolly Parton and Jimmy Fallon Share a Sniff, Kacey Musgraves Gets ‘Glittery’ on ‘Tonight’

By DONNA BALANCIA Kacey Musgraves debuted her new holiday song, “Glittery” and Dolly Parton talked about her new perfume line on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Wednesday night. But the two superstar women […]

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Hot Shows in 2020: Wonder Years, We Came as Romans, Of Montreal

November 20, 2019 News Comments Off on Hot Shows in 2020: Wonder Years, We Came as Romans, Of Montreal

By DONNA BALANCIA It’s going to be a hot year for music performances in 2020, featuring shows from performers like The Wonder Years, We Came as Romans and Of Montreal. The Wonder Years band is […]

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GRAMMY Nominations 2020: Are Lizzo, Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X The Best of The Best?

November 20, 2019 News Comments Off on GRAMMY Nominations 2020: Are Lizzo, Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X The Best of The Best?

By JOHN DALY This year’s GRAMMY Awards nominees reflect music’s diversity as Lizzo secured eight of music’s most revered nominations and Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X each secured six. The noted newcomers each received nominations […]

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Lewis Capaldi Gets New Look on Instagram Live, Releases ‘Before You Go’

November 19, 2019 News Comments Off on Lewis Capaldi Gets New Look on Instagram Live, Releases ‘Before You Go’

By JOHN DALY Lewis Capaldi used some wacky filters while going live on Instagram to announce the release of his new single “Before You Go” on Tuesday. Check out the new song, “Before You Go” […]

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Bruce Springsteen Returns to The Stone Pony For Boston College Benefit Concert

November 17, 2019 News Comments Off on Bruce Springsteen Returns to The Stone Pony For Boston College Benefit Concert

By JOHN DALY Bruce Springsteen is on a run — so to speak — and brought his home-spun and beloved music back to the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, where it all began. Check out […]

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Harry Styles is a Dog … or a Dreamy Boyfriend in SNL ‘Joan Song’ Skit

November 17, 2019 News Comments Off on Harry Styles is a Dog … or a Dreamy Boyfriend in SNL ‘Joan Song’ Skit

By DONNA BALANCIA Harry Styles made the most of his hour as a human in the clever “Joan Song” skit on Saturday Night Live. But the audience never saw it coming that Harry’s prior incarnation […]

Moby is among many performers who have graced Ford Theatres - Luis Moreno photo
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Los Angeles Philharmonic Takes Over Operations of Nearby Ford Theatres

November 15, 2019 News Comments Off on Los Angeles Philharmonic Takes Over Operations of Nearby Ford Theatres

By DONNA BALANCIA The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted earlier this week to transfer the operation of the John Anson Ford Theatres, a County of Los Angeles-owned and operated venue, to the Los […]

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Camila Cabello Releases Single ‘Living Proof’ off Upcoming Album, ‘Romance,’ Sets Arena Tour Dates

November 14, 2019 News Comments Off on Camila Cabello Releases Single ‘Living Proof’ off Upcoming Album, ‘Romance,’ Sets Arena Tour Dates

Cabello August Dates Include LA, San Diego, SF, Sacramento By DONNA BALANCIA Camila Cabello has released her latest single called “Living Proof,” which will be included on her upcoming album Romance to be released Dec. […]

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Madonna Shares Instagram Posts from Opening Night of Los Angeles Madame X Dates

November 14, 2019 News Comments Off on Madonna Shares Instagram Posts from Opening Night of Los Angeles Madame X Dates

By JOHN DALY Madonna shared her instagram posts from opening night of her 10 Madame X shows in Los Angeles at the Wiltern Wednesday night. No cell phones were allowed, allowing Madonna to be a […]

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Billie Eilish Releases New Song, ‘everything i wanted,’ Sets Music Industry Records in 2019 

November 14, 2019 News Comments Off on Billie Eilish Releases New Song, ‘everything i wanted,’ Sets Music Industry Records in 2019 

By JOHN DALY Following the release of her No. 1 debut album When We All Fall Asleep Where Do We Go? (Darkroom/Interscope Records) Eilish has released a brand new song titled “everything i wanted.” The song was […]

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Billie Joe Armstrong Gets a Puppet in his Likeness on New ‘Otis TV’

November 11, 2019 News Comments Off on Billie Joe Armstrong Gets a Puppet in his Likeness on New ‘Otis TV’

By DONNA BALANCIA Billie Joe Armstrong has a new hobby: He has turned into a puppetmaster and he’s producing a video show he airs on Instagram called Otis TV. Revealed via The Longshot Instagram account, […]

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Classic US Rocker Reviews

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    Tommy Stinson and Bash and Pop Promote ‘Anything Could Happen’ With Packed Show at The Troubadour
    March 8, 2017 Comments Off on Tommy Stinson and Bash and Pop Promote ‘Anything Could Happen’ With Packed Show at The Troubadour
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    Taylor Swift Gets the Last Laugh, Billie Eilish Steals the Show at 2019 American Music Awards
    November 24, 2019 Comments Off on Taylor Swift Gets the Last Laugh, Billie Eilish Steals the Show at 2019 American Music Awards
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    California Rocker Names Top Shows of the Quarter: Pandoras, Marley, Hearts
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  • Deep Purple Release Video for Title Track of Latest Album, ‘Splat!’ – Watch Here
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  • Blondie Drops Single ‘Spectral Eyes,’ First Track off Upcoming Album ‘High Noon’
    October 15, 2026 Comments Off on Blondie Drops Single ‘Spectral Eyes,’ First Track off Upcoming Album ‘High Noon’
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East Coast Rocker

  • Long Island Music and Entertainment and Hall of Fame Hosts Second Annual Music Film Fest
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    Young The Giant, Valerie June, to Perform at Annapolis Songwriters Fest in September
    July 22, 2026 Comments Off on Young The Giant, Valerie June, to Perform at Annapolis Songwriters Fest in September
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    The Amish Outlaws Kick Off the Summer in Rowdy Style at Dewey Beach
    May 30, 2023 Comments Off on The Amish Outlaws Kick Off the Summer in Rowdy Style at Dewey Beach
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    April 28, 2023 Comments Off on Inspirational Smitty The Creator Rises from the Streets of Little Haiti to Global Fame
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Vintage Interviews

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    September 2, 2024 Comments Off on Pearl Jam Wonders with Howard Stern About New Track ‘Waiting For Stevie’
  • Death Cab for Cutie Drop First Track + Video off New Album ‘I Built You A Tower’ – Watch
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    Ross The Boss Friedman: Dictators ‘Amazed’ By Influence on Young Bands – California Rocker Interview
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