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REVIEW: Words and Music of Band The The Needed Now More Than Ever

October 2, 2018 News Comments Off on REVIEW: Words and Music of Band The The Needed Now More Than Ever

By DAN MACINTOSH Matt Johnson, the only consistent member of the London band The The, led his tight rock group through a healthy portion of songs during this SoCal stop on the group’s Comeback Special […]

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Musicians

Yeah Yeah Yeahs Steal The Show at Eddie Vedder Beach Party Ohana Fest

October 2, 2018 News Comments Off on Yeah Yeah Yeahs Steal The Show at Eddie Vedder Beach Party Ohana Fest

By DONNA BALANCIA Karen O and The Yeah Yeah Yeahs stole the show at Ohana Fest 2018, the annual concert at Dana Point hosted by Eddie Vedder. “When I grow up I want to be […]

Musicians

VIDEO: Watch Tom Petty and Heartbreakers’ Early Florida Days in Video ‘Gainesville’

October 1, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Watch Tom Petty and Heartbreakers’ Early Florida Days in Video ‘Gainesville’

By JOHN DALY A new video of vintage Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers from their young days has been released for the single “Gainesville,” off the 60-track collection An American Treasure, out now. The video […]

Johnny Marr and Eddie Vedder duet on 'There Is a Light That Never Goes Out' at Ohana Fest - Video by Donna Balancia
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VIDEO: Watch Johnny Marr and Eddie Vedder Duet at Ohana Fest

September 30, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Watch Johnny Marr and Eddie Vedder Duet at Ohana Fest

Eddie Vedder Joins Johnny Marr on Stage at Ohana Fest […]

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Musicians

Music Tastes Good Long Beach Boasts ‘New Order’ for Song and Food Fest

September 29, 2018 News Comments Off on Music Tastes Good Long Beach Boasts ‘New Order’ for Song and Food Fest

By JOHN DALY Music Tastes Good returns to Long Beach today, Saturday, Sept. 29, through Sunday, Sept. 30. What makes this music fest different is it’s a two-day music, food, and arts celebration, so not only are […]

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Ohana Fest at Dana Point Features Eddie Vedder, Eric Church, Mumford and Sons

September 28, 2018 News Comments Off on Ohana Fest at Dana Point Features Eddie Vedder, Eric Church, Mumford and Sons

By JOHN DALY Ohana Fest brings the music to Dana Point this weekend with a range of musicians like Eric Church, Eddie Vedder and Mumford and Sons headlining. Vedder has been in the headlines lately […]

Musicians

PHOTOS: MC50 Plays ‘Kick Out the Jams’ at Ford Theaters Oct. 5

September 28, 2018 News Comments Off on PHOTOS: MC50 Plays ‘Kick Out the Jams’ at Ford Theaters Oct. 5

By JOHN DALY Detroit rock band MC5 celebrates the 50th anniversary of the recording of their landmark album Kick Out the Jams with a concert at the Ford Theatres on Oct. 5.  All the proceeds […]

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PREMIERE VIDEO: See Lady Gaga’s ‘Shallow’ Video, Gaga Bows Song on Beats 1

September 27, 2018 News Comments Off on PREMIERE VIDEO: See Lady Gaga’s ‘Shallow’ Video, Gaga Bows Song on Beats 1

By DONNA BALANCIA Lady Gaga went on Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 show Thursday to premiere the song “Shallow,” the romantic song from the new film “A Star Is Born.” “We made this song about two […]

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How Rock ‘n Roll Has Influenced Fashion Through the Ages

September 26, 2018 News Comments Off on How Rock ‘n Roll Has Influenced Fashion Through the Ages

By JOHN DALY Just like the genre of music, Rock ‘n Roll fashion has kept its roots, but it has also evolved as the generations of listeners have grown up, and grown old. Fashion and […]

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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 […]

Live Reviews

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 […]

Musicians

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 […]

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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 […]

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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
Musicians

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 […]

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Musicians

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 […]

Musicians

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 […]

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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 […]

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#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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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 […]

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Musicians

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 […]

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Classic US Rocker Reviews

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    The Residents Bring Their Brand of Bizarre to Sold Out Show at The Regent
    April 9, 2018 Comments Off on The Residents Bring Their Brand of Bizarre to Sold Out Show at The Regent
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    The Amish Outlaws Kick Off the Summer in Rowdy Style at Dewey Beach
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    Punk Rock Legend Chip Kinman and his New Band, Ford Madox Ford, Release Single, Announce Tour
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    Engage With Audience Say Jesse Nolan, Tim Wheeler and Rob Schwartzman
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