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concerts

k.d. lang Celebrates 25th Anniversary of ‘Ingénue’ with Great Performances Show on PBS

November 27, 2018 News Comments Off on k.d. lang Celebrates 25th Anniversary of ‘Ingénue’ with Great Performances Show on PBS

By DONNA BALANCIA Singer-songwriter k.d. lang performs a concert celebrating the 25th anniversary of the 1992 album Ingénue on the show k.d. lang – Landmarks Live in Concert – A Great Performances Special. The show premieres […]

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FILM AND TV

Kurt Russell Sings The Blues as Santa Jailed with Little Steven in ‘Christmas Chronicles’

November 26, 2018 News 1

By JOHN DALY Once again, Kurt Russell finds himself singing the blues in jail with Little Steven in “The Christmas Chronicles” on Netflix this holiday season. But it’s all a good time as actor Russell […]

interviews

Geoff Gibbons: A Hidden Gem Among the Singer-Songwriters

November 25, 2018 News Comments Off on Geoff Gibbons: A Hidden Gem Among the Singer-Songwriters

By DONNA BALANCIA Geoff Gibbons is a hidden gem among multitudes of singer-songwriters. He may not be the most popular name here in the U.S., but in Canada, he’s one of the most beloved musicians […]

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Musicians

Review: As Elvis Costello Grows Up, the Pace Slows Down with Sophisticated ‘Look Now’

November 22, 2018 News Comments Off on Review: As Elvis Costello Grows Up, the Pace Slows Down with Sophisticated ‘Look Now’

By DAN MACINTOSH When Elvis Costello began recording in the late 1970s, he was labeled an angry young man. Now, in 2018, he’s neither angry (well, at least not as angry) nor young. His latest […]

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Musicians

Watch: Garage Rockers Chocolate Watchband Drop Videos for ‘Rendezvous’ and ‘Judgement Day’

November 21, 2018 News Comments Off on Watch: Garage Rockers Chocolate Watchband Drop Videos for ‘Rendezvous’ and ‘Judgement Day’

By JOHN DALY The Chocolate Watchband, the beloved garage rock band from the 1960s, is releasing a new album called This Is My Voice in February. Watch their new videos for “Rendezvous” and “Judgement Day” […]

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Musicians

Interview: San Diego’s Sluka Flies High on Music and Enjoyment of Life

November 20, 2018 News Comments Off on Interview: San Diego’s Sluka Flies High on Music and Enjoyment of Life

By DONNA BALANCIA Christopher Sluka believes that enjoying life comes first. Sluka, whose solo moniker has become known through California as well as internationally, says he’s grateful for every moment of making music.  “I’m so […]

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Musicians

Review: Sparks Captivates Audience at The Palace with Palette of Songs from Catalog

November 20, 2018 News Comments Off on Review: Sparks Captivates Audience at The Palace with Palette of Songs from Catalog

By DAN MACINTOSH Sparks ended its Hippopotamus Tour with a rousing performance at the Palace Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. Backed by a strong and enthusiastic five-piece band, brothers Russell (vocals) and Ron Mael (keyboards) […]

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Musicians

VIDEO: Rolling Stones to Play the Rose Bowl on May 11 for LA Stop on ‘No Filter’ Tour

November 19, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Rolling Stones to Play the Rose Bowl on May 11 for LA Stop on ‘No Filter’ Tour

By DONNA BALANCIA The Rolling Stones will bring their successful NO FILTER tour to stadiums in 13 cities across America in 2019 with a stop in Pasadena on May 11, 2019 at The Rose Bowl […]

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The Latest

Mike Campbell Enlists Neil Finn and Eddie Vedder for ‘Bathroom Jam’

November 18, 2018 News Comments Off on Mike Campbell Enlists Neil Finn and Eddie Vedder for ‘Bathroom Jam’

By JOHN DALY Fleetwood Mac’s newest guitarist Mike Campbell, who has been jamming in the bathroom and posting it to Instagram, is now inviting special guests into his broadcast. This time around, in Volume 15 […]

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The Latest

See Steve Carell in SNL Skits: ‘Beauty School Dropout’ and Jeff Bezos v. Trump

November 18, 2018 News Comments Off on See Steve Carell in SNL Skits: ‘Beauty School Dropout’ and Jeff Bezos v. Trump

By JOHN DALY Anyone who loves Grease will instantly recognize the Saturday Night Live skit “50s Sleepover” featuring host Steve Carell, see the lead image.  It’s a tip of the hat not only to the “Beauty […]

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Musicians

Watch The First Time Foo Fighters Played ‘The Sky Is a Neighborhood’ on Video

November 17, 2018 News Comments Off on Watch The First Time Foo Fighters Played ‘The Sky Is a Neighborhood’ on Video

By JOHN DALY It may seem to be a famous hit song today, but watch the first time the Foo Fighters ever play “The Sky Is a Neighborhood” on video right here. The debut of […]

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concerts

INTERVIEW: Thomas Dolby Says Virtual Reality Concert a ‘One Night World Tour’

November 16, 2018 News Comments Off on INTERVIEW: Thomas Dolby Says Virtual Reality Concert a ‘One Night World Tour’

By DONNA BALANCIA Thomas Dolby will take the world stage this Saturday but it won’t be like any place on Earth. On Saturday, Dolby headlines the virtual reality festival FUTVRE LANDS, presented by High Fidelity. […]

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Musicians

Roy Clark, Known for His Musical Talent in Country and Beyond, Dies at 85

November 15, 2018 News Comments Off on Roy Clark, Known for His Musical Talent in Country and Beyond, Dies at 85

By JOHN DALY Roy Clark one of the most talented guitarists in the history of country music — or any other kind of music — has passed away from complications of pneumonia, it was announced. […]

Musicians

Real Life: Dave Grohl Cooks Up Barbeque for California Firefighters

November 14, 2018 News Comments Off on Real Life: Dave Grohl Cooks Up Barbeque for California Firefighters

By JOHN DALY Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters has been cooking up his famous Backbeat BBQ for California Firefighters. The firefighters who have been combating the deadly Woolsey fire in Southern California were happy […]

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Festivals

Thomas Dolby Headlines FUTVRE LANDS Virtual Reality Fest Saturday

November 13, 2018 News Comments Off on Thomas Dolby Headlines FUTVRE LANDS Virtual Reality Fest Saturday

By DONNA BALANCIA Thomas Dolby will give a live headline performance during the FUTVRE LANDS virtual reality festival on Saturday. To attend the fest, visitors can use their computers, their Google Daydream-enabled Android or put […]

Musicians

VIDEO: Slash Ft. Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators Enlist Fans for ‘Mind Your Manners’

November 12, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Slash Ft. Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators Enlist Fans for ‘Mind Your Manners’

By JOHN DALY Slash ft. Myles Kennedy And The Conspirators have released a fan-created video for the track “Mind Your Manners,” directed and assembled by Clifton Collins. The new live music video was shot by […]

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RIP

Excelsior! Rockers and Celebs Pay Tribute to Comic Book Legend Stan Lee, Dead at 95

November 12, 2018 News Comments Off on Excelsior! Rockers and Celebs Pay Tribute to Comic Book Legend Stan Lee, Dead at 95

By JOHN DALY Rockers and entertainment figures paid tribute to comic book legend Stan Lee, creator of Black Panther, Spiderman and X-Men, who passed away Monday at 95. On Lee’s official Twitter page, his famous […]

concerts

Radio Free Hollywood ‘Family Reunion’ Show at Bootleg to Raise Charity Funds

November 9, 2018 News Comments Off on Radio Free Hollywood ‘Family Reunion’ Show at Bootleg to Raise Charity Funds

By DONNA BALANCIA Starting out, when The Motels, The DoGs and The Pop were trying to get gigs, no venue would book them. In 1976, it was hard to get a gig if you were […]

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concerts

Joni Mitchell Celebrates 75th With Superstars Chaka Khan, James Taylor and More

November 8, 2018 News Comments Off on Joni Mitchell Celebrates 75th With Superstars Chaka Khan, James Taylor and More

By JOHN DALY Musicians ranging from Chaka Khan to James Taylor gathered to celebrate the 75th Birthday of Joni Mitchell in Los Angeles. “I just want you to know … You don’t know how many […]

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The Latest

California Shooting Victims to Be Memorialized at Local Vigils and Services

November 8, 2018 News Comments Off on California Shooting Victims to Be Memorialized at Local Vigils and Services

By JOHN DALY Memorials and vigils will be held tonight through Sunday for the victims of yet another mass shooting in the U.S., this time at a Southern California bar and grill hosting a college […]

Awards

The Motels to Kick Off Hollywood Music in Media Awards With Performance at Viper Room

November 8, 2018 News Comments Off on The Motels to Kick Off Hollywood Music in Media Awards With Performance at Viper Room

By JOHN DALY Martha Davis and The Motels will kick off The Hollywood Music in Media Awards with a special pre-awards gala performance at the Viper Room on Nov. 13. The Motels have been nominated […]

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New Music

Flesh Eaters to Release and Tour New Record ‘I Used to Be Pretty’

November 7, 2018 News Comments Off on Flesh Eaters to Release and Tour New Record ‘I Used to Be Pretty’

By JOHN DALY The Flesh Eaters will release a new album collection called The Flesh Eaters, I Used to Be Pretty on Jan. 18, 2019. On the release, founding vocalist and songwriter Chris Desjardins AKA […]

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concerts

Review: Cheetah Chrome and The Dead Boys Show SoCal What Is Punk

November 7, 2018 News Comments Off on Review: Cheetah Chrome and The Dead Boys Show SoCal What Is Punk

By AMES FLAMES The Dead Boys took Southern California by storm last weekend with two power-packed shows that whipped the sold-out crowds into a frenzy. This is not a tribute band in any way. It […]

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Musicians

Erykah Badu Announces New Performance Dates: LA, SF and East Coast

November 6, 2018 News Comments Off on Erykah Badu Announces New Performance Dates: LA, SF and East Coast

By JOHN DALY Erykah Badu will play a night at the Novo in downtown Los Angeles and will play the Warfield in San Francisco on back to back nights Dec. 27 and Dec. 28, it […]

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Reviews

Review: Lucinda Belle Revives 1960s Vibe with Single ‘I’ll Be Loving You’

November 5, 2018 News Comments Off on Review: Lucinda Belle Revives 1960s Vibe with Single ‘I’ll Be Loving You’

By DONNA BALANCIA Lucinda Belle has belted out a home run with her new song “I’ll Be Loving You.”  This fabulous performer and songwriter is putting forth her best effort in bringing back a 1960s […]

Live Reviews

Review: John Lydon and Public Image LTD Celebrate 40th in LA

November 4, 2018 News Comments Off on Review: John Lydon and Public Image LTD Celebrate 40th in LA

By DONNA BALANCIA Punk rock’s John Lydon and his band Public Image LTD put on a victorious 40th celebration show in Los Angeles Saturday night.  It’s obvious The Public Image is Rotten Tour has gone […]

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Classic US Rocker Reviews

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    Michael Franti and Spearhead’s ‘Soulrocker’ Tour Brings Love to the Pacific Amphitheatre
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    Rolling Blackouts CF Puts on a Colorful Show with Moaning Band at The Echo
    March 27, 2017 Comments Off on Rolling Blackouts CF Puts on a Colorful Show with Moaning Band at The Echo

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    RIP: Robbie Robertson, Songwriter Who ‘Drove Old Dixie Down,’ Passes Away at 80
    August 10, 2023 Comments Off on RIP: Robbie Robertson, Songwriter Who ‘Drove Old Dixie Down,’ Passes Away at 80
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    Release: The Ocean Blue Opens ‘Davy Jones’ Locker’ Again, Drops New Video + Track
    August 7, 2023 Comments Off on Release: The Ocean Blue Opens ‘Davy Jones’ Locker’ Again, Drops New Video + Track
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    July 21, 2023 Comments Off on Releases: Brian Setzer, Nils Lofgren Albums Lead the New Music of the Week
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    Review + Photos: Sparks and They Might Be Giants Light it Up at The Hollywood Bowl
    July 19, 2023 Comments Off on Review + Photos: Sparks and They Might Be Giants Light it Up at The Hollywood Bowl
  • Star Party, The Binges and Ames Flames Draw Crowds to the Redwood for Donny Popejoy + Pope Tribute
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Vintage Interviews

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    The California Rocker Interview: Soul Asylum Founder Dave Pirner Talks ‘Change of Fortune’
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    Steel Panther Plays Three Fonda Dates in May, Tours Europe and U.S.
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    Wayne Kramer and Jail Guitar Doors Charity Bring Music to 100th Prison
    September 10, 2017 Comments Off on Wayne Kramer and Jail Guitar Doors Charity Bring Music to 100th Prison
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    Punk Rock Legend Chip Kinman and his New Band, Ford Madox Ford, Release Single, Announce Tour
    June 9, 2016 Comments Off on Punk Rock Legend Chip Kinman and his New Band, Ford Madox Ford, Release Single, Announce Tour
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    May 22, 2015 Comments Off on UPDATE: AD CHANGED – To Creators of Infiniti Ad: You’ve Ripped Off Ian Curtis and Joy Division
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