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Car Seat Headrest played the Moroccan Lounge - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
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Car Seat Headrest Gives ‘Bodys’ Four-Minute Drill on ‘Tonight Show’

May 10, 2018 News Comments Off on Car Seat Headrest Gives ‘Bodys’ Four-Minute Drill on ‘Tonight Show’

By JOHN DALY Car Seat Headrest did the four-minute drill on “The Tonight Show” starring Jimmy Fallon, editing and narrating a speedy version of “Bodys,” off the album Twin Fantasy. Frontman Will Toledo, sporting a […]

Musicians

Moon Honey, Fishbone, Alice Bag to Play Levitt Pavilion Summer Concerts

May 9, 2018 News Comments Off on Moon Honey, Fishbone, Alice Bag to Play Levitt Pavilion Summer Concerts

By JOHN DALY Moon Honey, Fishbone and Alice Bag are among the performers at this year’s Levitt Pavilion Summer Concert Series, which runs June 9 through Sept. 2. Fishbone (June 29), which boasts its original […]

Live Reviews

UPDATE: Billie Joe Armstrong’s Band, The Longshot, Postpones West Coast Shows

May 8, 2018 News Comments Off on UPDATE: Billie Joe Armstrong’s Band, The Longshot, Postpones West Coast Shows

By DONNA BALANCIA The Longshot played a great show at the Hi Hat Monday night, but the rest of the shows on the West Coast have been postponed, it was announced via social media Tuesday. […]

LCD Soundsystem at Observatory - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

Review: LCD Soundsystem Wires Observatory and Electrifies at Hollywood Bowl

May 8, 2018 News Comments Off on Review: LCD Soundsystem Wires Observatory and Electrifies at Hollywood Bowl

By DONNA BALANCIA LCD Soundsystem uses its energy wisely. In one week LCD Soundsystem wired the Observatory in Orange County, and then threw on the power for two nights at The Hollywood Bowl. The two […]

Shirley Manson talks 'Jealousy' at Regent - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
Musicians

Shirley Manson talks Jealousy at ‘Stories Of’ Event at The Regent 

May 7, 2018 News Comments Off on Shirley Manson talks Jealousy at ‘Stories Of’ Event at The Regent 

By DONNA BALANCIA Shirley Manson was among the women artists and musicians who took to the stage to expound on the topic of jealousy as part of a new performance series called “Stories Of” at […]

Musicians

Social Media Sings The Blues About Cancellation of FYF Fest

May 7, 2018 News Comments Off on Social Media Sings The Blues About Cancellation of FYF Fest

By JOHN DALY The Twittersphere reacted strongly to the news that FYF Fest 2018 featuring Janet Jackson and Florence + The Machine has been canceled. The social media users cited several reasons for the festival’s […]

Tony Kinman - Photo courtesy of Chip Kinman
Musicians

Tribute: RIP Tony Kinman, An Important SoCal Founder of Punk Music

May 4, 2018 News 2

By DONNA BALANCIA The music world went silent in grief on Friday morning with the loss of Tony Kinman, one of the legendary greats of SoCal music.  He passed away at his Los Angeles home. Kinman […]

Brazilian Girls Let's Make Love Review - Photo courtesy of Brazilian Girls
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Brazilian Girls Not Brazilian and Only One Girl, But Album Impresses

May 3, 2018 News Comments Off on Brazilian Girls Not Brazilian and Only One Girl, But Album Impresses

By DAN MACINTOSH Let’s Make Love is Brazilian Girls’ first album in around a decade, but if you’re anything like me, this New York dance-pop act sort of snuck past you. (Such is one of […]

Shepard Fairey leaving his mark on the world - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
Musicians

Exclusive Interview: Shepard Fairey Goes ‘Beyond the Streets’

May 3, 2018 News Comments Off on Exclusive Interview: Shepard Fairey Goes ‘Beyond the Streets’

By DONNA BALANCIA He’s known for street art, his OBEY clothing line, and political activism, but it’s his desire to help others that powers the success of Shepard Fairey. Fairey is featured in an exhibit […]

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Musicians

After Stagecoach Fest: A Country Music Travel Guide To Nashville

May 3, 2018 News Comments Off on After Stagecoach Fest: A Country Music Travel Guide To Nashville

By JOHN DALY Stagecoach is over, so what now? Country music lovers in California might want to consider a trip to historic Nashville, the Country Music Capital of the World. Country Music Travel Guide To […]

Mike Patton of Dead Cross - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
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Surprise: Dead Cross Drops New Self-Titled EP and Video

May 2, 2018 News Comments Off on Surprise: Dead Cross Drops New Self-Titled EP and Video

By JOHN DALY Dead Cross has released a new, four-track, self-titled EP and a gory video for “My Perfect Prisoner,” a single off the new EP. The SoCal hardcore group comprised of Dave Lombardo, Mike […]

Lauryn Hill
Musicians

PHOTOS: Lauryn Hill Gives ‘Miseducation’ Tour Sneak Peek at Kaya Fest

April 30, 2018 News Comments Off on PHOTOS: Lauryn Hill Gives ‘Miseducation’ Tour Sneak Peek at Kaya Fest

By DONNA BALANCIA SAN BERNARDINO – Lauryn Hill put on a powerful performance to headline Kaya Fest in San Bernardino last night, giving fans a sneak peek of her upcoming ‘Miseducation’ world tour. Hill who […]

By JOHN DALY

U2 Explores Diversity with Video for ‘Love Is Bigger Than Anything’

April 27, 2018 News Comments Off on U2 Explores Diversity with Video for ‘Love Is Bigger Than Anything’

U2 has a new video for the single “Love Is Bigger Than Anything in Its Way.” The song deals with acceptance and love and strength of will, well illustrated here: The video is directed by […]

Kaya
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The Marley Family, Ms. Lauryn Hill Headline Kaya Fest this Weekend

April 26, 2018 News Comments Off on The Marley Family, Ms. Lauryn Hill Headline Kaya Fest this Weekend

BY DONNA BALANCIA Kaya Fest, which celebrates the 40th anniversary of Bob Marley’s Kaya album, has announced set times, with the Marley Family playing the headline spot on Saturday and Ms. Lauryn Hill topping the […]

Keith Richards
Musicians

VIDEO: Keith Richards on Working with Mick and Meeting the Aliens

April 26, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Keith Richards on Working with Mick and Meeting the Aliens

By JOHN DALY In a series of recent video interviews, Keith Richards said he and Mick Jagger don’t plan their writing, he likes the piano because he can sit, and he “can’t wait” to meet […]

The Latest

Doctor Striker Makes House Call at The Redwood Bar Tonight

April 25, 2018 News Comments Off on Doctor Striker Makes House Call at The Redwood Bar Tonight

By JOHN DALY Doctor Striker, the bizarre electro-punk band from San Francisco hits the Redwood stage tonight opening for Temple Lake and The Buzzz. Led by the entertaining Paul Richter, Doctor Striker shocks the fans […]

Johnny Indovina of Human Drama - Photo by Craig Hammons
Reviews

Review: Human Drama Fulfills Loyal Fan Cravings for Local Show

April 25, 2018 News Comments Off on Review: Human Drama Fulfills Loyal Fan Cravings for Local Show

By CRAIG HAMMONS Human Drama and Bar Sinister are a perfect match of artist and venue.  Human Drama has played there many times in the past but tonight’s show was going to be special as it […]

Prima Donna - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
Musicians

Interview: Prima Donna Comes Out Swinging with New Album, ‘S/T’

April 24, 2018 News Comments Off on Interview: Prima Donna Comes Out Swinging with New Album, ‘S/T’

Photos and Story by DONNA BALANCIA Prima Donna is one of the busiest bands around. The guys: Kevin, Aaron, David and Lights Out, have released a new album, called S/T and it’s one of the […]

Hayley Kiyoko revs up the Coachella crowd - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
Coachella

Lesbian Performers Hayley Kiyoko, LP and Princess Nokia Take Sunday at Coachella

April 23, 2018 News Comments Off on Lesbian Performers Hayley Kiyoko, LP and Princess Nokia Take Sunday at Coachella

By DONNA BALANCIA INDIO – Hayley Kiyoko, LP and Princess Nokia, took charge at Coachella Sunday, playing to big crowds and bringing their songs of inclusion into the spotlight. Beyonce and Cardi B. may have […]

Marilyn Manson and Yoshiki at Coachella - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
Coachella

PHOTOS: Marilyn Manson Joins X Japan on Eurythmics’ ‘Sweet Dreams’

April 23, 2018 News Comments Off on PHOTOS: Marilyn Manson Joins X Japan on Eurythmics’ ‘Sweet Dreams’

By DONNA BALANCIA INDIO – Marilyn Manson surprised the Coachella crowd with a special appearance Saturday night, joining Yoshiki and X Japan on a cover of the Eurythmics song, “Sweet Dreams.” Manson’s appearance was a […]

The Marias and their light jazzy Lat-Am sound have crossover appeal - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
Coachella

The Marias Bridge The Lat-Am Cultural Gap and Now it’s on to Asia

April 21, 2018 News Comments Off on The Marias Bridge The Lat-Am Cultural Gap and Now it’s on to Asia

By DONNA BALANCIA INDIO – One of the fan favorites at Coachella is the Latin-American light alternative band The Marias, who are doing more to bridge the gap between Spanish and English than most of […]

Live Reviews

Jay Watson No ‘Underdog’ as One-Man Band, GUM, Revs Masonic

April 19, 2018 News Comments Off on Jay Watson No ‘Underdog’ as One-Man Band, GUM, Revs Masonic

By DONNA BALANCIA Jay Watson, known as GUM, keeps all the balls in the air. It’s not enough that he can sing and play guitar, keyboards and synthesizer, but he does it all at the […]

The Latest

Courtney Barnett Releases Single ‘City Looks Pretty’ off New Album

April 19, 2018 News Comments Off on Courtney Barnett Releases Single ‘City Looks Pretty’ off New Album

By DONNA BALANCIA Courtney Barnett has released the third single off her upcoming album Tell Me How You Really Feel, called “City Looks Pretty.” The single, “City Looks Pretty,” takes her work in a different […]

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Musicians

Review: Sting and Shaggy Release a Great, Classic Album with 44/876

April 18, 2018 News Comments Off on Review: Sting and Shaggy Release a Great, Classic Album with 44/876

By DONNA BALANCIA Sting and Shaggy are an unlikely duo who have collaborated on the feel-good album of the year with the lively and beautiful work, 44/876. The music is excellent, in the vein of the […]

Exclusive photos of Kevin Preston, David Field and Prima Donna by Donna Balancia
Musicians

Prima Donna’s Kevin Preston and David Field Join The Longshot Band

April 17, 2018 News Comments Off on Prima Donna’s Kevin Preston and David Field Join The Longshot Band

By DONNA BALANCIA What do the bands Prima Donna and The Longshot have in common? Both have the great Kevin Preston and David Field as band members. Preston and Field along with Jeff Matika of […]

Musicians

The Blankz To Release 7-Inch Debut Single ‘White Baby’ on July 13

April 17, 2018 News Comments Off on The Blankz To Release 7-Inch Debut Single ‘White Baby’ on July 13

By DONNA BALANCIA The Blankz will release their debut 7-inch single called “White Baby,” produced by the Meat Puppets’ Cris Kirkwood on July 13. “White Baby” is a dynamic, high-energy, guitar-driven record that will get […]

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California Rocker®

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    October 5, 2026 Comments Off on Sass Jordan, Rock Vocalist, Songwriter, and ‘Irreplaceable Being of Light ,’ Passes at 65
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    Castle Rat Rocks Tunes of Ancient Lore in Support of New Album ‘The Bestiary’
    October 4, 2026 Comments Off on Castle Rat Rocks Tunes of Ancient Lore in Support of New Album ‘The Bestiary’
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    September 28, 2026 Comments Off on Sébastien Tellier Delivers French Flavor to the Fans in Support of Album ‘Kiss The Beast’

Classic US Rocker Reviews

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    Lloyd Cole Stripped Down Show at Largo Causes Great ‘Commotion’
    June 28, 2018 Comments Off on Lloyd Cole Stripped Down Show at Largo Causes Great ‘Commotion’
  • Kam Franklin and The Suffers triumph at The Echo LA - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
    The Suffers Rock The Echo in LA With a Scorching Sound That Heralds An Era of New Soul Music
    November 21, 2016 Comments Off on The Suffers Rock The Echo in LA With a Scorching Sound That Heralds An Era of New Soul Music
  • Tori Amos Revives Our Spirits with Album ‘Ocean To Ocean’ and Unforgettable Tour
    July 12, 2022 Comments Off on Tori Amos Revives Our Spirits with Album ‘Ocean To Ocean’ and Unforgettable Tour
  • Mavis Staples Photo © Donna Balancia
    Mavis Staples is Awarded The Woody Guthrie Prize at LA’s GRAMMY Museum
    August 13, 2015 Comments Off on Mavis Staples is Awarded The Woody Guthrie Prize at LA’s GRAMMY Museum
  • The Glam Skanks - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
    Hundreds Turn Out for Music Showcase Featuring New Artists in Echo Park
    April 17, 2016 Comments Off on Hundreds Turn Out for Music Showcase Featuring New Artists in Echo Park

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  • Deep Purple Release Video for Title Track of Latest Album, ‘Splat!’ – Watch Here
    October 23, 2026 Comments Off on Deep Purple Release Video for Title Track of Latest Album, ‘Splat!’ – Watch Here
  • 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’
  • Sébastien Tellier Delivers French Flavor to the Fans in Support of Album ‘Kiss The Beast’
    September 28, 2026 Comments Off on Sébastien Tellier Delivers French Flavor to the Fans in Support of Album ‘Kiss The Beast’

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East Coast Rocker

  • Long Island Music and Entertainment and Hall of Fame Hosts Second Annual Music Film Fest
    August 28, 2026 Comments Off on 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
  • The Amish Outlaws rock the crowds - Photo by Donna Balancia
    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
  • Inspirational Smitty The Creator Rises from the Streets of Little Haiti to Global Fame
    April 28, 2023 Comments Off on Inspirational Smitty The Creator Rises from the Streets of Little Haiti to Global Fame
  • Lord Sonny The Unifier Makes Truth Creative with ‘America’s Newest Hitmaker’
    March 12, 2023 Comments Off on Lord Sonny The Unifier Makes Truth Creative with ‘America’s Newest Hitmaker’

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Vintage Interviews

  • David Byrne Begs the Question ‘Who Is the Sky?’ in Stunning Hollywood Bowl Show
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  • Desert Daze 2017: Interview With Knitting Factory President and CEO Morgan Margolis
    October 10, 2017 Comments Off on Desert Daze 2017: Interview With Knitting Factory President and CEO Morgan Margolis
  • Olivia Dvorak - Alternative-Country star in the making - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
    Olivia Dvorak: Check Out This ‘Superstar To Be’ Who is Truly Making Music in Her Own Way
    October 3, 2015 Comments Off on Olivia Dvorak: Check Out This ‘Superstar To Be’ Who is Truly Making Music in Her Own Way
  • Billy Joel Symposium to Take Place in June, Long Island Hall Seeking Research Papers
    January 8, 2026 Comments Off on Billy Joel Symposium to Take Place in June, Long Island Hall Seeking Research Papers
  • Thomas Dolby is on the 'Iconic 80s Recollections Tour' - All photos by Paul McAlpine
    As Professor, Thomas Dolby Learns He’s an ‘A-Student’ on a New Style Music Tour
    April 16, 2026 Comments Off on As Professor, Thomas Dolby Learns He’s an ‘A-Student’ on a New Style Music Tour
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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
  • California Rocker: Jesus the Bus Driver plays Chilean music while waiting for help
    Jesus The Bus Driver Inspires With His Music
    April 28, 2014 Comments Off on Jesus The Bus Driver Inspires With His Music

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