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The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, Ruby The Hatchet, Rock the House at Catch One

February 4, 2019 News Comments Off on The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, Ruby The Hatchet, Rock the House at Catch One

By CRAIG HAMMONS The psychedelic rock legend Arthur Brown returned to Los Angeles to weave his spell on us dedicated fans. It was a cold night in Los Angeles and after a rough week at […]

Musicians

Mackenzie Nicole’s New Video and Single ‘Complications’ Shines a Light on Dark Topic

February 2, 2019 News Comments Off on Mackenzie Nicole’s New Video and Single ‘Complications’ Shines a Light on Dark Topic

By DONNA BALANCIA Mackenzie Nicole is a survivor. At 19 years old the pop songstress has been through a lifetime of experiences. But hitting the highs can also bring the lows, which Mackenzie experienced in […]

Musicians

Cage The Elephant Drop Pompeii Video, ‘Ready To Let Go’ off New Album ‘Social Cues’

January 31, 2019 News Comments Off on Cage The Elephant Drop Pompeii Video, ‘Ready To Let Go’ off New Album ‘Social Cues’

By DONNA BALANCIA Cage The Elephant has released a living history lesson on Pompeii with its latest video “Ready To Let Go.” It’s the first track off their album Social Cues which hits the street […]

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Music Strategy for 2019: Promote Your Band or Concert Both Online and Offline

January 30, 2019 News Comments Off on Music Strategy for 2019: Promote Your Band or Concert Both Online and Offline

By ROBERT HALIWAY It seems that the competition in the music industry is getting fiercer every day. The number of artists in the market is almost innumerable. For this reason, both record companies and the […]

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NAMM 2019: Buckcherry, Streaming, and Encounters with Bruce Watson and Stevie Wonder

January 28, 2019 News Comments Off on NAMM 2019: Buckcherry, Streaming, and Encounters with Bruce Watson and Stevie Wonder

Peter Frampton Presented with Les Paul Award By PATRICK O’HEFFERNAN ANAHEIM – On Saturday at NAMM, the day began when social media influencer and singer BINX and I encountered heavy security at the Media Center. […]

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The Sloths Share Video for ‘Haunted’ from New Movie ‘The Amityville Murders’

January 28, 2019 News Comments Off on The Sloths Share Video for ‘Haunted’ from New Movie ‘The Amityville Murders’

By JOHN DALY The Sloths have released a new video for their song “Haunted,” which appears on the soundtrack of the movie The Amityville Murders. The film gets a Feb. 8 release from Skyline Entertainment. […]

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VIDEO PLAYLIST: Jakob Dylan, Wayne Kramer Join Jesse Malin for Joe Strummer Tribute

January 27, 2019 News Comments Off on VIDEO PLAYLIST: Jakob Dylan, Wayne Kramer Join Jesse Malin for Joe Strummer Tribute

By DONNA BALANCIA Watch Jakob Dylan, Wayne Kramer, Tom Morello, Mike Watt and Dave Catchings join Jesse Malin to pay tribute to Joe Strummer at the Gates of the West show at The Roxy Saturday […]

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VIDEO: Le Butcherettes on The Set of ‘give/UP’ Video Shoot

January 26, 2019 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Le Butcherettes on The Set of ‘give/UP’ Video Shoot

Photos By DONNA BALANCIA Le Butcherettes take on a mystical appearance in the haunting new video for the single “give/UP”  directed by Gus Black. The single “give/UP” is from Le Butcherettes’ innovative new album bi/MENTAL. […]

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California Rocker ‘Hot New Videos Vol. 3’ Playlist: The Mrs, Swervedriver, Julia Jacklin, Jetboy

January 25, 2019 News Comments Off on California Rocker ‘Hot New Videos Vol. 3’ Playlist: The Mrs, Swervedriver, Julia Jacklin, Jetboy

California Rocker Hot New Music Videos Vol. 3 features new productions by The Mrs, Julia Jacklin and Jetboy. In each volume of California Rocker Hot New Music Videos, the staff selects the hottest music videos by new […]

English band King Creature - Photo by Patrick O'Heffernan
Classic Rock

NAMM 2019: Gibson Guitars Returns, Taking a DJ Lesson, Lauren Ruth Ward and REWS

January 25, 2019 News 1

By PATRICK O’HEFFERNAN ANAHEIM – It’s a good thing that the Anaheim Convention Center added the new North Hall because NAMM is really using it. Attendance hit 101,000+ and it showed,  especially in the major […]

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Featured at NAMM 2019: Technology, Rock Stars and a $2 Million Guitar Strap

January 24, 2019 News Comments Off on Featured at NAMM 2019: Technology, Rock Stars and a $2 Million Guitar Strap

By PATRICK O’HEFFERNAN ANAHEIM – A $2 million dollar guitar strap.  A watch that tunes your instruments, a guitar that folds up and yet sounds  great. These are a few of products presented to the media […]

Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst are BOCC - Photo by Nik Freitas
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Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst Debut Album ‘Better Oblivion Community Center’

January 24, 2019 News Comments Off on Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst Debut Album ‘Better Oblivion Community Center’

By JOHN DALY Better Oblivion Community Center, AKA Phoebe Bridgers, Conor Oberst and friends, dropped their new album and played a track on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.  The Better Oblivion Community Center album […]

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Laura Peters, Influential Indie Musician in LA, Passes Away at 32

January 24, 2019 News Comments Off on Laura Peters, Influential Indie Musician in LA, Passes Away at 32

By DONNA BALANCIA Laura Peters, who left an indelible imprint on the indie music scene in Los Angeles, has passed away at age 32. No cause of death has been disclosed. Peters was the founder […]

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Weezer Releases Album of Cover Songs ‘Weezer (The Teal Album)’

January 23, 2019 News Comments Off on Weezer Releases Album of Cover Songs ‘Weezer (The Teal Album)’

By JOHN DALY Weezer has released Weezer (The Teal Album), which includes the mega-hit cover of “Africa,” by Toto, “Happy Together” by The Turtles, and “Take On Me,”  by a-ha. Weezer started working covers into […]

Dennis Quaid, fresh off his Good Morning America appearance, plays The Mint on March 9
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Dennis Quaid and The Sharks to Perform New Album at The Mint March 9

January 23, 2019 News Comments Off on Dennis Quaid and The Sharks to Perform New Album at The Mint March 9

By DONNA BALANCIA Dennis Quaid and The Sharks will play songs off their new album Out of The Box at a special performance at The Mint on March 9. Tickets for the show go on sale […]

Classic Rock

The English Beat, blink-182 Headline ‘Back To The Beach’ Weekend in Huntington

January 23, 2019 News Comments Off on The English Beat, blink-182 Headline ‘Back To The Beach’ Weekend in Huntington

By JOHN DALY The English Beat, blink-182, The Used and Less Than Jake headline the Back To The Beach weekend, which returns to Huntington State Beach on Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28. The […]

Classic Rock

Four Classic Rock Bands to Catch on Tour in 2019

January 22, 2019 News Comments Off on Four Classic Rock Bands to Catch on Tour in 2019

By JOHN DALY If you thought the days of seeing one of your favorite classic rock bands passed long ago, think again. Many of the best classic rock bands of all time are still touring […]

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Classic Rock

Review: Jeff Tweedy Album ‘WARM’ is Intelligent with a Lot of Heart

January 21, 2019 News Comments Off on Review: Jeff Tweedy Album ‘WARM’ is Intelligent with a Lot of Heart

By DAN MACINTOSH Jeff Tweedy solo is not all that different from music he makes with Wilco. It’s just more stripped down and less adventurous. That’s not a bad thing, though, because it frees Tweedy’s […]

Black Leather Jacket on California Rocker Playlist
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Black Leather Jacket, Alice Merton and Sharon Van Etten Music Videos on California Rocker Playlist

January 19, 2019 News Comments Off on Black Leather Jacket, Alice Merton and Sharon Van Etten Music Videos on California Rocker Playlist

New music videos from Black Leather Jacket, Alice Merton and Sharon Van Etten are among the selections on the weekend California Rocker Playlist. Black Leather Jacket kick off the weekend list with the rousing “Village […]

Avicii performs in ‘Avicii: True Stories'
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Review: Netflix Doc on Swedish DJ, ‘Avicii: True Stories’ is a Cold Night’s Tale 

January 18, 2019 News Comments Off on Review: Netflix Doc on Swedish DJ, ‘Avicii: True Stories’ is a Cold Night’s Tale 

By DONNA BALANCIA It’s a heartbreaking story of one of the world’s most beloved DJs, Avicii, in the documentary “Avicii: True Stories,” airing on Netflix.  The 2017 documentary by Levan Tsikurishvili tells the story of […]

Musicians

Wayne Kramer and Tom Morello Support Los Angeles Teacher Strike in Downtown

January 18, 2019 News Comments Off on Wayne Kramer and Tom Morello Support Los Angeles Teacher Strike in Downtown

By DONNA BALANCIA Wayne Kramer and Tom Morello made an appearance in downtown Los Angeles to support the striking teachers on Friday. Kramer, who recently has been touring MC50th and published a book, joined Morello to […]

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Mae Presents Interactive Side During Strong Performance at El Rey

January 18, 2019 News Comments Off on Mae Presents Interactive Side During Strong Performance at El Rey

By DAN MACINTOSH Mae opened its rainy night show at the El Rey with “Light,” an instrumental where the band encouraged audience members to apply their smartphones in creating a virtual reality moment. Although this […]

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Flesh Eaters, Soul Asylum and Hunt Sales Records Among Anticipated 2019 Releases

January 17, 2019 News Comments Off on Flesh Eaters, Soul Asylum and Hunt Sales Records Among Anticipated 2019 Releases

By JOHN DALY There is strong interest in 1980s nostalgia these days and record labels are stepping up with eagerly anticipated releases in the first quarter of 2019. Punk and alternative titles are strong in […]

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VIDEO: Miley Cyrus, Metallica and Foo Fighters Make Music for Chris Cornell at LA Forum

January 16, 2019 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Miley Cyrus, Metallica and Foo Fighters Make Music for Chris Cornell at LA Forum

By JOHN DALY Miley Cyrus, Metallica and the Foo Fighters were among the musical stars who paid tribute to the late Chris Cornell at a charity tribute at The Forum. Josh Homme, The Melvins, Ryan […]

Musicians

Special Thom Yorke ‘Suspiria Limited Edition’ Streaming Tracks to be Released Feb. 22

January 16, 2019 News Comments Off on Special Thom Yorke ‘Suspiria Limited Edition’ Streaming Tracks to be Released Feb. 22

By JOHN DALY Thom Yorke’s Suspiria Limited Edition Unreleased Material  EP will be made available on streaming services on the same Feb. 22 release date as the 12-inch vinyl. Last November, York sat for a […]

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Gibson to Issue Limited Edition Chris Cornell Guitar for LA Forum Tribute

January 15, 2019 News Comments Off on Gibson to Issue Limited Edition Chris Cornell Guitar for LA Forum Tribute

By JOHN DALY Gibson will release a limited-edition Chris Cornell Tribute ES-335 guitar in honor of the late Soundgarden frontman who died more than a year ago. The guitar will be available in the spring. […]

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    The Amish Outlaws Kick Off the Summer in Rowdy Style at Dewey Beach
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    ‘Trailer Park Boys’ Live: Cheeseburger Randy and Mr. Lahey Bring Comedy Show to Whisky A Go-Go
    October 19, 2016 Comments Off on ‘Trailer Park Boys’ Live: Cheeseburger Randy and Mr. Lahey Bring Comedy Show to Whisky A Go-Go
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    Chrissie Hynde Talks About Real Music and Pretenders New Album ‘Alone’ in Interview on 88.5 KCSN
    October 11, 2016 Comments Off on Chrissie Hynde Talks About Real Music and Pretenders New Album ‘Alone’ in Interview on 88.5 KCSN
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    Gary Calamar Takes a Tour of LA with Singles ‘Little Tokyo,’ ‘Prince of Pico Blvd’ – Interview
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    Jackson Browne, Beck, Bill Murray, Celebrate Wes Anderson Films at Hollywood Bowl
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