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Lady Gaga at 'A Star Is Born' Premiere - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia for CaliforniaRocker.com
FILM AND TV

REVIEW: Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper Let the Music Shine in ‘A Star Is Born’

September 25, 2018 News 1

LA Premiere Party Brings Out Music and Movie Stars By DONNA BALANCIA Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper could be shoo-ins for Oscar glory this year with “A Star Is Born,” but the real winner in […]

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VIDEO: CHVRCHES Turns The Greek into Dance Party on Love Is Dead Tour

September 24, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: CHVRCHES Turns The Greek into Dance Party on Love Is Dead Tour

By DONNA BALANCIA Boosted by the boundless pep of petite powerhouse Lauren Mayberry, CHVRCHES brought its high energy show to The Greek Theatre for the LA leg of the Love Is Dead Tour. CHVRCHES is […]

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Lake Street Dive Plays Its Vintage Big Blues Sound at The Wiltern

September 24, 2018 News Comments Off on Lake Street Dive Plays Its Vintage Big Blues Sound at The Wiltern

By DONNA BALANCIA Lake Street Dive brought out the best at The Wiltern, performing songs off the new album, Free Yourself Up and finishing with some classic Queen. The stylish jazzy blues band creates a […]

New Music

Steve Perry Releases ‘We’re Still Here,’ Interviews With Q104.3 Jock Jim Kerr

September 21, 2018 News Comments Off on Steve Perry Releases ‘We’re Still Here,’ Interviews With Q104.3 Jock Jim Kerr

By DONNA BALANCIA Steve Perry debuts the video for his new single “We’re Still Here,” off his forthcoming Traces album, due out Oct. 5. Traces is the former Journey singer’s first solo album since For the […]

Will Ferrell and Chad Smith on Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon - Courtesy photo
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Chad Smith-Chris Martin Supergroup to Play Will Ferrell Charity at The Greek

September 20, 2018 News Comments Off on Chad Smith-Chris Martin Supergroup to Play Will Ferrell Charity at The Greek

Duff McKagan, Mike McCready and Josh Klinghoffer Join By JOHN DALY Chad Smith will band with Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready, Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan and RHCP guitarist Josh Klinghoffer […]

Musicians

NEW PETTY SONG: Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers Drop Single ‘Gainesville’

September 20, 2018 News 1

Single Released Ahead of ‘American Treasure’ By DONNA BALANCIA Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers have dropped the previously unreleased song “Gainesville” off the upcoming new box set An American Treasure, due Sept. 28. Pre-order here […]

Shirley Manson of Garbage, one of the headliners at Cal Jam 18 - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
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Set Times Released for Foo Fighters’ Cal Jam 18 at Glen Helen Regional Park

September 19, 2018 News Comments Off on Set Times Released for Foo Fighters’ Cal Jam 18 at Glen Helen Regional Park

By JOHN DALY The Foo Fighters’ Cal Jam 18 is a little more than two weeks away and today organizers revealed the set times for the Oct. 6th all-day rock fest at Glen Helen Regional […]

Michael Des Barres - Photo by Alyson Camus
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Heard On The Street: Michael Des Barres Debuts New Band, The Mistakes

September 18, 2018 News Comments Off on Heard On The Street: Michael Des Barres Debuts New Band, The Mistakes

Story by DONNA BALANCIA Michael Des Barres is revving his rock ‘n’ roll engine with a new band called Michael Des Barres and The Mistakes. The band is getting around town and will introduce new […]

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Bob Seger ‘Turns the Page’ on Live Performances, Announces Final Tour

September 18, 2018 News Comments Off on Bob Seger ‘Turns the Page’ on Live Performances, Announces Final Tour

By JOHN DALY Bob Seger and his Silver Bullet Band will hit the road for the last time this November, on what is expected to be his final tour, it was announced Tuesday. He performs […]

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Ford Madox Ford Fetes Emil Edinger at Jonny Whiteside’s Show

September 17, 2018 News Comments Off on Ford Madox Ford Fetes Emil Edinger at Jonny Whiteside’s Show

By DONNA BALANCIA Ford Madox Ford gave an impromptu headline performance Sunday at Joe’s Great American Bar to celebrate Emil Edinger’s 43rd birthday. The show, presented by Jonny Whiteside’s The Messaround, encompassed a good selection of […]

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Kamasi Washington’s Music Transcends The Barriers

September 17, 2018 News Comments Off on Kamasi Washington’s Music Transcends The Barriers

Washington Opens For Florence at The Bowl Preview By DAN MACINTOSH, Feature Photo by ALYSON CAMUS Kamasi Washington is slated to open for Florence and the Machine Sept. 25 and Sept. 26 at the Hollywood Bowl. […]

Musicians

Gerry Paul Nestler Performs New Album ‘Mama’s Child’ in Entirety at Release Party

September 17, 2018 News Comments Off on Gerry Paul Nestler Performs New Album ‘Mama’s Child’ in Entirety at Release Party

By DONNA BALANCIA The Gerry Paul Nestler record release party for his new album Mama’s Child brought fans of divergent music genres together, all casting aside their differences for one night. That’s because the new […]

Jesika von Rabbit Offers a Taste - Jessica Janos photo
Musicians

Jesika von Rabbit’s Diverse Talent Melts Your Heart with New LP ‘Dessert Rock’

September 15, 2018 News Comments Off on Jesika von Rabbit’s Diverse Talent Melts Your Heart with New LP ‘Dessert Rock’

Review by DAN MACINTOSH Jesika von Rabbit is a wacky – but cool – artist from Joshua Tree, and Dessert Rock on the Dionysus Records label is Rabbit’s second solo album. The result is a fun […]

New Music

#Slashtags: Slash Feat. Myles Kennedy at The Whisky in IG Posts

September 14, 2018 News Comments Off on #Slashtags: Slash Feat. Myles Kennedy at The Whisky in IG Posts

By JOHN DALY No one ever said Slash wasn’t made for social media. Slash Feat. Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators pulled off a great show at the Whisky A Go-Go and we have the social […]

Musicians

Smashing Pumpkins to Drop First Album in 18 Years Plus: ‘Shiny and Oh So Bright’

September 14, 2018 News Comments Off on Smashing Pumpkins to Drop First Album in 18 Years Plus: ‘Shiny and Oh So Bright’

By JOHN DALY The Smashing Pumpkins have announced a release date for their first album in more than 18 years with Shiny and Oh So Bright, Vol. 1 / LP: No Past. No Future. No […]

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Musicians

Lyrics: Lana Del Rey Walks the Freeway in ‘Mariners Apartment Complex’

September 13, 2018 News Comments Off on Lyrics: Lana Del Rey Walks the Freeway in ‘Mariners Apartment Complex’

By JOHN DALY Lana Del Rey has released the moody video for the song “Mariners Apartment Complex,” in which she walks along the freeway and plays with butterflies. It never ceases to amaze and perplex […]

Bruce Springsteen headlines 'Heroes' - Photo by Richard Hoynes
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Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart, Headline Stand Up For Heroes at MSG

September 12, 2018 News Comments Off on Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart, Headline Stand Up For Heroes at MSG

By JOHN DALY Bruce Springsteen and Jon Stewart are among the headliners at Stand Up For Heroes at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Nov. 5. Jim Gaffigan, Seth Meyers Jimmy Carr and […]

New Music

New Video: Noga Erez Shows Womens’ Fight and Plight

September 12, 2018 News Comments Off on New Video: Noga Erez Shows Womens’ Fight and Plight

By JOHN DALY Noga Erez has released an unsettling new video to accompany her latest single, “Cash Out.” The video co-stars Philadelphia rapper Sammus, who performs guest vocals on the song. The video was conceived by Erez and […]

Musicians

Freshen Up Tour: Paul McCartney tells Howard Stern John Broke Up The Beatles

September 11, 2018 News Comments Off on Freshen Up Tour: Paul McCartney tells Howard Stern John Broke Up The Beatles

McCartney Adds New Dates to Tour By JOHN DALY Paul McCartney has added new U.S. dates to his tour and has been executing an enthusiastic talk show circuit promoting his new album Egypt Station. McCartney […]

Keith Richards- Photo by Raph
Musicians

Keith Richards’ 1972 Ferrari Dino Sells for More Than Half a Million at Auction

September 10, 2018 News Comments Off on Keith Richards’ 1972 Ferrari Dino Sells for More Than Half a Million at Auction

By JOHN DALY A 1972 silver Ferrari Dino once owned by Keith Richards has sold for a staggering $577,000 at auction. The 246 GT Coupe is among many fancy cars the Rolling Stones guitarist has […]

Paul McCartney uses megaphone to sing to his wife Nancy - Youtube photo
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Paul McCartney Plays Concert for New ‘Egypt Station’ at Grand Central Station NYC

September 7, 2018 News 1

By JOHN DALY Paul McCartney has released Egypt Station, his 17th solo album, and played a concert from Grand Central Station in New York City, livestreamed via YouTube Originals Friday. During the concert, McCartney played […]

Alice Merton - Photo by Tim Bruening
Musicians

VIDEO: Alice Merton’s ‘Roots’ Show with New Single ‘Why So Serious’

September 7, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Alice Merton’s ‘Roots’ Show with New Single ‘Why So Serious’

By JOHN DALY Alice Merton, who brought a refreshing take with her rhythmic hit “No Roots,” debuts a new song and video, “Why So Serious.” Watch the new Alice Merton video ‘Why So Serious’ here: Alice […]

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Dolly Parton Named MusiCares Person of the Year for 2019

September 6, 2018 News Comments Off on Dolly Parton Named MusiCares Person of the Year for 2019

Featured Photo by KRISTOPHER HARRIS, Story by JOHN DALY Dolly Parton will be honored as the MusiCares Person of the Year for 2019, it was announced. Parton is the first country music singer to be […]

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Go Inside: Bev Hills Mansion Originally Owned by Cher Lists for $68 Million

September 4, 2018 News Comments Off on Go Inside: Bev Hills Mansion Originally Owned by Cher Lists for $68 Million

By JOHN DALY An equestrian paradise originally owned by Cher has been listed for $68 million, making it one of the most expensive properties on the market. The 32,000-square foot, 11-bedroom, 17-bathroom Beverly Hills palace […]

Musicians

Ringo Starr Tells Dan Rather He Started Playing Drums in the Hospital at 14

September 4, 2018 News 1

By JOHN DALY Ringo Starr is the guest on the Oct. 2 edition of The Big Interview with Dan Rather, marking the 100th episode of the AXS TV show.  In an all-engaging chat, Starr talks […]

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No Bones About It: The Bomboras Heat It Up at Mondo Hollywood

September 4, 2018 News Comments Off on No Bones About It: The Bomboras Heat It Up at Mondo Hollywood

By DONNA BALANCIA The anticipated return of The Bomboras lived up to expectations as the outrageous surf-style band from the 1990s brought its wild stage show to the Union for Mondo Hollywood. There were plenty […]

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