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Alyson Camus Photographs Nick Cave at The Greek – Trusty Photojournalist Always Gets the Shot

July 1, 2017 News Comments Off on Alyson Camus Photographs Nick Cave at The Greek – Trusty Photojournalist Always Gets the Shot

Photographs © 2017 by ALYSON CAMUS Alyson Camus never fails to get the shot and in this case the fabulous French photographer captured spectacular images of Nick Cave. “It was one of the best shows […]

Deap Valley - Photo © Donna Balancia
concerts

Deap Vally, Mike Watt, The Shrine Among Bands to Take Echo Stage at Sunday’s Dirty Penni Festival

June 29, 2017 News Comments Off on Deap Vally, Mike Watt, The Shrine Among Bands to Take Echo Stage at Sunday’s Dirty Penni Festival

The Echo Comes Alive in All-Ages Show By DONNA BALANCIA This Sunday, a plethora of powerful bands will take the stage at the Echo for the Dirty Penni Festival. Performers are: Deap Vally; The Shrine; […]

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Reviews

Sacramento Band, American High, Drops Upbeat Rock Album, ‘Bones in the Attic, Flowers in the Basement’

June 28, 2017 News Comments Off on Sacramento Band, American High, Drops Upbeat Rock Album, ‘Bones in the Attic, Flowers in the Basement’

By JOHN DALY American High has released Bones in the Attic, Flowers in the Basement, and it’s a fun, upbeat collection that would warm the coldest of hearts. Influence of 1960s and 1970s American High, […]

Live Reviews

The Black Lips and Timmy’s Organism Throw and Get Thrown at The Regent Theater

June 27, 2017 News Comments Off on The Black Lips and Timmy’s Organism Throw and Get Thrown at The Regent Theater

Stage Diving and Masks Rule By DONNA BALANCIA The Black Lips brought the toilet paper and opener Timmy’s Organism cleaned up the accolades at The Regent Theater. Timmy’s Organism was in keeping with the punk-themed […]

Blues

Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Alabama Shakes, Charles Bradley Rock Arroyo Seco Weekend

June 25, 2017 News Comments Off on Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Alabama Shakes, Charles Bradley Rock Arroyo Seco Weekend

Pasadena Fest Draws Mixed Music Demo By DONNA BALANCIA Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers ripped through the hits and put on an award-worthy rock and roll performance at the first-ever Arroyo Seco Weekend Festival in […]

Live Reviews

Arroyo Seco Festival Weekend Brings the Best of Music, Food to Pasadena Saturday and Sunday

June 20, 2017 News Comments Off on Arroyo Seco Festival Weekend Brings the Best of Music, Food to Pasadena Saturday and Sunday

By DONNA BALANCIA This weekend, the Arroyo Seco Festival Weekend will bring together the likes of top musicians like Tom Petty, Dawes and Alabama Shakes while famous chefs will be showing off LA’s top cuisine. […]

Best Concerts Dead Kennedys' Ron 'Skip' Greer - Photo © 2017 Alena Lim
Live Reviews

REVIEW: Dead Kennedys Bring Life to Classic Punk Performance at The Dive Bar in Las Vegas

June 17, 2017 News Comments Off on REVIEW: Dead Kennedys Bring Life to Classic Punk Performance at The Dive Bar in Las Vegas

By ALENA LIM When it comes to Dead Kennedys, I know everybody in the punk rock industry is familiar with them. Their single, “Holiday In Cambodia,” which was released during the early 1980s from the […]

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Musicians

Since We Were Kids Rip It Up in Neighborhood Skate Pools and also In Their Punk Music

June 17, 2017 News Comments Off on Since We Were Kids Rip It Up in Neighborhood Skate Pools and also In Their Punk Music

‘No Regrets’ About Longterm Friendships By ALENA LIM Since We Were Kids were formed in 2012 by old friends who are hardcore skaters. They’ve also been playing music together for a pretty long time. A […]

Musicians

With ‘Trouble Maker,’ Rancid Tells Us Where They’re Going With Hot Album: To The Top of the Charts

June 11, 2017 News Comments Off on With ‘Trouble Maker,’ Rancid Tells Us Where They’re Going With Hot Album: To The Top of the Charts

Rancid Tackles Important Issues with New Record By DONNA BALANCIA Rancid’s new record, Trouble Maker, was inspired by freedom of speech and people using music as a message, and they’re making their point. There aren’t too […]

Musicians

O’HEFFERNAN: Kris Angelis is Melodic, Hypnotic, and Addictive in Her New EP, ‘Heartbreak Is Contagious’

June 10, 2017 News Comments Off on O’HEFFERNAN: Kris Angelis is Melodic, Hypnotic, and Addictive in Her New EP, ‘Heartbreak Is Contagious’

Love’s Demise Takes Front Seat on New Record By PATRICK O’HEFFERNAN I have been listening to Kris Anglis’ new EP, Heartbreak Is Contagious over and over since I recently had her on my radio show, […]

Kam Franklin was once an investment banker. Her talents are now put to better use - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
Musicians

Photos: The Suffers, The Buttertones and Thee Commons In the Lineup at Levitt Summer Series

June 7, 2017 News Comments Off on Photos: The Suffers, The Buttertones and Thee Commons In the Lineup at Levitt Summer Series

Concerts Under The Stars Runs June 17-Sept. 10 By DONNA BALANCIA Diverse musicians ranging from The Suffers to The Buttertones and Thee Commons will take the stage at The Levitt Pavilion for the 2017 Free […]

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By CRAIG HAMMONS

HAMMONS REVIEW: Woolly Bandits and The Weirdos Bring Old Style Punk Back to ‘Destroy All Music’

June 7, 2017 News Comments Off on HAMMONS REVIEW: Woolly Bandits and The Weirdos Bring Old Style Punk Back to ‘Destroy All Music’

Sweet But Wild Reunion at Echo By CRAIG HAMMONS After being held captive by my Uber driver I finally made it to The Echo for the long awaited homecoming of Hollyweird’s own premiere punks, the […]

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Musicians

PREMIERE: The Dollyrots Debut Video, “Other Trucker” on California Rocker, Duo to Play Roxy Theater

June 7, 2017 News 2

Punk-Pop Duo Plays CA Gigs with the Buzzcocks By DONNA BALANCIA The Dollyrots debut the new video for their song, “Other Trucker” right here on CaliforniaRocker.com. It’s a fun, upbeat tropical-toned pop tune, check it […]

concerts

Metal Rocker Willie Basse to Perform Free Concert Tuesday Night at The Viper Room on The Sunset Strip

June 4, 2017 News Comments Off on Metal Rocker Willie Basse to Perform Free Concert Tuesday Night at The Viper Room on The Sunset Strip

Battling Cancer Has Brought Changes, He Says By DONNA BALANCIA Willie Basse, who has given a boost to many fellow musicians over the years, will headline a fan appreciation concert at the Viper Room on […]

Live Reviews

Ageless Guitar Great Robin Trower Continues His Story, Makes ‘Time And Emotion’ Count With New Album

June 1, 2017 News Comments Off on Ageless Guitar Great Robin Trower Continues His Story, Makes ‘Time And Emotion’ Count With New Album

A True Original, Trower Wows the Wiltern By DONNA BALANCIA Robin Trower may have been one of the founding fathers of rock, but he puts on a heck of a blues show.  This is an […]

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Musicians

Foo Fighters Drop a Surprise Single and Rebellious Old Folks Video With Thunderous ‘Run’

June 1, 2017 News Comments Off on Foo Fighters Drop a Surprise Single and Rebellious Old Folks Video With Thunderous ‘Run’

Never Too Old to Crowd Surf Photo by BRANTLEY GUTIERREZ The Foo Fighters have surprised their fans and the public by releasing the powerful new song and video for “Run.” The single is available on […]

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Blues

Living Colour Rocks the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills

May 31, 2017 News Comments Off on Living Colour Rocks the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills

Band’s ‘Personality’ Attracts Friends and Fans By DONNA BALANCIA Living Colour brought their style of bluesy punk to Canyon Club playing new songs and favorites to a packed house. The band will release a new […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Exclusive Interview: Rick Derringer Talks Remarkable Career as he Plays Through the Work

May 28, 2017 News Comments Off on Exclusive Interview: Rick Derringer Talks Remarkable Career as he Plays Through the Work

Derringer’s ‘Rock and Roll Hootchie-Koo’ Still Popular Today BY DONNA BALANCIA Rick Derringer has a knack for turning play into work. Derringer’s career began at age 17 with the hit “Hang On Sloopy,” which he […]

Live Reviews

Photos: Check out Iggy Pop Performing ‘Lust For Life’ at Punk Rock Bowling and Music Festival in Las Vegas

May 28, 2017 News Comments Off on Photos: Check out Iggy Pop Performing ‘Lust For Life’ at Punk Rock Bowling and Music Festival in Las Vegas

‘Godfather of Punk’ Scores Perfect Game As Festival Grows Photos by ALYSON CAMUS Punk Rock Bowling fest in Las Vegas really scores. And here’s the proof: One of the original punkers from the 1970s himself, […]

Causes

Rock And Roll Camp For Girls Teaches Young Women More Than Music

May 27, 2017 News Comments Off on Rock And Roll Camp For Girls Teaches Young Women More Than Music

Rock N Roll Camp for Girls LA Empowers By DONNA BALANCIA Rock N Roll Camp for Girls LA is an empowering experience for young women – campers get to learn music and more from musician […]

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Live Reviews

Alena Lim Review: Hideouts Blend Some Well-Liked Alternative Ingredients to Create Tasty Punk Treats

May 24, 2017 News Comments Off on Alena Lim Review: Hideouts Blend Some Well-Liked Alternative Ingredients to Create Tasty Punk Treats

Sink In Opens Can of Cool at Slidebar RNR Kitchen By ALENA LIM Hideouts is a 5-piece alternative rock/pop punk band from Huntington Beach, formed in 2012 Hideouts released their debut EP titled Stuck Between Stories on […]

Musicians

EXCLUSIVE: Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum: ‘Chris Cornell and I Were Brothers in Arms During Tough Times’

May 22, 2017 News Comments Off on EXCLUSIVE: Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum: ‘Chris Cornell and I Were Brothers in Arms During Tough Times’

Pirner to Play Tribute at Whisky A Go-Go Tuesday By DONNA BALANCIA Soul Asylum founder Dave Pirner said he and the late Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell shared challenging times in the early days of the […]

Live Reviews

‘Positive Mental Attitude’ Required When Seeing Ho99o9 at The Echoplex

May 22, 2017 News Comments Off on ‘Positive Mental Attitude’ Required When Seeing Ho99o9 at The Echoplex

Ho99o9 at Echoplex is Incredible Punk Pandemonium By DONNA BALANCIA There’s something new with Horror (Ho99o9) and it’s about time an interesting, semi-new genre came to town. And OK maybe the genre is not so […]

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Awards

CaliforniaRocker.com Earns Three Finalist Designations for Southern California Journalism Awards

May 21, 2017 News Comments Off on CaliforniaRocker.com Earns Three Finalist Designations for Southern California Journalism Awards

CR Finalist in Best Blog, Best Social Media STAFF REPORT LOS ANGELES – CaliforniaRocker.com, the Los Angeles-based music blog, nabbed three Finalist designations for the Southern California Journalism Awards, it was announced Saturday. Work Honored […]

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Live Reviews

Suicycos, Fatal Riot, Sin Drogas Among Top Punkers Who Impress at Pico Rivera Hardcore in Vernon

May 20, 2017 News Comments Off on Suicycos, Fatal Riot, Sin Drogas Among Top Punkers Who Impress at Pico Rivera Hardcore in Vernon

Extensive Review of Pico Rivera Punk By ALENA LIM Pico Rivera Hardcore Presented a punk show that ripped the rafters at San Antonio Rose in Vernon.  Suicycos, Fatal Riot, Sin Drogas, Kid Unoriginal, Sirenhex, Destructive […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Nancy Wilson and Band, Roadcase Royale, Debut New Video ‘Not Giving Up,’ Play Local SoCal Gigs

May 19, 2017 News Comments Off on Nancy Wilson and Band, Roadcase Royale, Debut New Video ‘Not Giving Up,’ Play Local SoCal Gigs

Royale to Headline Coach House, Rose and Canyon By DONNA BALANCIA Check out Nancy Wilson and her new band Roadcase Royale perform the video “Not Giving Up” on CaliforniaRocker.com Roadcase Royale will be playing gigs […]

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