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In The Biz

Hundreds Turn Out for Music Showcase Featuring New Artists in Echo Park

April 17, 2016 News Comments Off on Hundreds Turn Out for Music Showcase Featuring New Artists in Echo Park

By DONNA BALANCIA LOS ANGELES – It was hot, loud and physical at The MIME Saturday night. In other words it was Rock N Roll at its finest, as four great young bands including The […]

The Brothers Collective - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

For Young Bands, Underground Clubs Shine Important Light: Review of Glam Skanks, Brothers Collective

April 15, 2016 News Comments Off on For Young Bands, Underground Clubs Shine Important Light: Review of Glam Skanks, Brothers Collective

Kid Bloom, Glam Skanks, Brothers Collective, Hypnotic Hyena Play The MIME in Echo Park By DONNA BALANCIA ECHO PARK — Everyone knows Echo Park is a hotbed of music these days, but what’s becoming even […]

Live Reviews

The Residents: Despite Their Appearance, Veteran Musicians Hit a Tender Note

April 15, 2016 News Comments Off on The Residents: Despite Their Appearance, Veteran Musicians Hit a Tender Note

“Music heard so deeply that it is not heard at all, but you are the music while the music lasts” — T.S. Eliot   By CRAIG HAMMONS The mighty and majestic trio known as The Residents […]

Live Reviews

Gene Loves Jezebel, Hellflowers, Slow Poisoner Celebrate Hyaena Gallery

April 12, 2016 News Comments Off on Gene Loves Jezebel, Hellflowers, Slow Poisoner Celebrate Hyaena Gallery

By DONNA BALANCIA NORTH HOLLYWOOD – The Hyaena Gallery celebrated its 10-year anniversary but it wasn’t with any vow renewal or cake and coffee. The event was more like an early Halloween party with great […]

Wilco band members are among those to pay tribute to Big Star - Photo by Greg Dunlap
Concert Advances

All-Star Tribute to Big Star at Alex Theatre in Glendale to include Wilco, Yo La Tengo Players

April 9, 2016 News Comments Off on All-Star Tribute to Big Star at Alex Theatre in Glendale to include Wilco, Yo La Tengo Players

By JOHN DALY – Wilco band members Jeff Tweedy and Pat Sansone and Ira Kaplan of Yo La Tengo are among an all-star lineup to perform a concert of the music of Big Star April […]

Punks at the Whisky: Wayne Kramer and Mike Watt at Ultimate Jam NIght - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
Musicians

MC5 Founder Wayne Kramer, Stooges’ Mike Watt, Headline at Famous Whisky A Go-Go on Sunset Strip

April 6, 2016 News Comments Off on MC5 Founder Wayne Kramer, Stooges’ Mike Watt, Headline at Famous Whisky A Go-Go on Sunset Strip

New Music Brings Fans to The Sunset Strip By DONNA BALANCIA – Wayne Kramer and Mike Watt are among rockers who gave the Sunset Strip a shot in the arm at the Whisky A Go-Go […]

Guns N Roses drew lines around the block for Troubadour show - Photo by Donna Balancia
Musicians

Guns N Roses Makes it Through The ‘Suprise’ Troubadour Show – Now On With the Tour

April 3, 2016 News Comments Off on Guns N Roses Makes it Through The ‘Suprise’ Troubadour Show – Now On With the Tour

By DONNA BALANCIA – Guns N Roses kicked off their “Not In This Lifetime” reunion tour with a rockin’ show at The Troubadour, the place where it all began. Guns N Roses will play 24 […]

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Reviews

The Joy Formidable Bring Their New Album, ‘Hitch,’ and Alt Sound from Wales to US with Tour

April 2, 2016 News Comments Off on The Joy Formidable Bring Their New Album, ‘Hitch,’ and Alt Sound from Wales to US with Tour

‘Welsh Invasion?’ By DONNA BALANCIA – The Joy Formidable is set to take the U.S. by storm, with a new album, Hitch. This Welsh threesome is a group worthy of some serious listening. Their new […]

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Musicians

EXCLUSIVE: Rainbow Bar and Grill Beloved Head Chef, Miguel Murillo, Dies

March 30, 2016 News Comments Off on EXCLUSIVE: Rainbow Bar and Grill Beloved Head Chef, Miguel Murillo, Dies

By DONNA BALANCIA – Miguel Murillo, the head chef at the Rainbow Bar and Grill on the Sunset Strip passed away late Tuesday night from unknown causes. “He was more than beloved, he was like […]

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Live Reviews

Sad Lovers and Giants Make Fans Happy in First-Ever, and ‘Last-Ever’ U.S. Tour

March 29, 2016 News Comments Off on Sad Lovers and Giants Make Fans Happy in First-Ever, and ‘Last-Ever’ U.S. Tour

By DONNA BALANCIA – Sad Lovers and Giants performed the last show of its first-ever U.S. tour at the Echoplex and the fans of this 1980s new wave-style band couldn’t have been happier. Fans ‘Waiting […]

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EXCLUSIVE: Reluctant Apostles With Katey Sagal Play Molly Malone’s

March 24, 2016 News Comments Off on EXCLUSIVE: Reluctant Apostles With Katey Sagal Play Molly Malone’s

New Band By Bob Thiele and Pals Gets Attention By DONNA BALANCIA – Living in Los Angeles the quality of cover bands is out of this world. A great example of that is the latest […]

The Two Tens by Donna Balancia for CaliforniaRocker.com
Musicians

REVIEW: The Two Tens Poke Fun at Life with New Album, ‘Volume’

March 20, 2016 News Comments Off on REVIEW: The Two Tens Poke Fun at Life with New Album, ‘Volume’

‘Volume’ by The Two Tens Ranks With Some of the Best By DONNA BALANCIA – The Two Tens are just like anyone else.  Their new album Volume reflects the feelings of frustration, disappointment, success and […]

Jeff White at the helm of KRML - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
News

KRML of Carmel, California – Trailblazer for Independent Commercial Radio Stations

March 19, 2016 News Comments Off on KRML of Carmel, California – Trailblazer for Independent Commercial Radio Stations

Young Program Director Gives Station New Life   By DONNA BALANCIA CARMEL, Calif. — KRML is a good example of what a radio station can be. Program Director Jeff White puts together a nice mix […]

FILM AND TV

Stewart Copeland Drums New Life Into 1925 ‘Ben-Hur’ Flick with Orchestra

March 17, 2016 News Comments Off on Stewart Copeland Drums New Life Into 1925 ‘Ben-Hur’ Flick with Orchestra

Ex-Police Drummer Pulls Off Herculian Task with Live Performance at Valley Performing Arts Center By DONNA BALANCIA – Stewart Copeland doesn’t shy away from a big project. Copeland, known to most as the drummer from the […]

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Live Reviews

California Rocker Names Top Shows of the Quarter: Pandoras, Marley, Hearts

March 16, 2016 News Comments Off on California Rocker Names Top Shows of the Quarter: Pandoras, Marley, Hearts

Veterans and Young Performers Whose Recent Shows Brought Out The Best By DONNA BALANCIA – There’s so much to do in Los Angeles – let alone the state of California –  no one person can […]

The Delta Riggs - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

The Delta Riggs Rock The Viper Room; Band From Down Under Is Out on Top

March 4, 2016 News Comments Off on The Delta Riggs Rock The Viper Room; Band From Down Under Is Out on Top

Aussie Faves Impress Packed House on Strip By DONNA BALANCIA – The Delta Riggs put on a rockin’ showcase at The Viper Room before a thick crowd of die-hard devotees and American fans blown away […]

L.A. Witch - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
Musicians

L.A. Witch To Take Their Retro ’60s Sound Across the West With New Tour

March 3, 2016 News Comments Off on L.A. Witch To Take Their Retro ’60s Sound Across the West With New Tour

By DONNA BALANCIA – L.A. Witch is taking their magic on the road. Front gal Sade Sanchez, bassist Irita Pai, and drummer Ellie English of L.A. Witch are three Angelenos who have some miles behind […]

Live Reviews

Symbol Six Leads California-Arizona Punk Rock Pact for Great Music, Collaboration

February 23, 2016 News Comments Off on Symbol Six Leads California-Arizona Punk Rock Pact for Great Music, Collaboration

By DONNA BALANCIA – Arizona and California have a history of disputes, mainly over water rights, but in the world of punk the two states made peace in North Hollywood last weekend. Phoenix bands Smoke […]

Live Reviews

Reunited Band Film School Gives Lessons at The Echo; GUIDES Leads The Way

February 22, 2016 News Comments Off on Reunited Band Film School Gives Lessons at The Echo; GUIDES Leads The Way

Newly Reunited ‘Beggars’ Lineup Maps Its Future By DONNA BALANCIA – It may be Film School, but there’s a lot of history in this band’s curriculum. In the heyday of the burgeoning shoegaze era of […]

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Musicians

GRAMMYs 2016 – Dearly Departed Musicians Upstaged Those Still Here

February 15, 2016 News Comments Off on GRAMMYs 2016 – Dearly Departed Musicians Upstaged Those Still Here

Full List of Winners Here; Lady Gaga, Hollywood Vampires Mesmerize By DONNA BALANCIA – It was a rough year for the music business and the 58th annual GRAMMY Awards reflected that, as dead musicians took […]

Andrew Vladeck - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

Fireships Lights Up Hotel Cafe with Upbeat but Rebellious Performance

February 15, 2016 News Comments Off on Fireships Lights Up Hotel Cafe with Upbeat but Rebellious Performance

Music with a Message Captures Imagination By DONNA BALANCIA – Andrew Vladeck is a retro-style musician.  Like the folk balladeers of the 1960s, Vladeck has a lot to say, and with his band Fireships, he’s […]

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Live Reviews

The Beach Boys Are Done Proud by Classic Rockers at ‘Wild Honey’ Benefit

February 14, 2016 News Comments Off on The Beach Boys Are Done Proud by Classic Rockers at ‘Wild Honey’ Benefit

Carnie Wilson, Susan Cowsill, Al Jardine Rock Glendale’s Alex Theatre By DONNA BALANCIA – The Beach Boys left their mark on music, but Wild Honey Orchestra and friends brought it to life last night. Musicians […]

Carney Wilson, Thomas Walsh and Rob Laufer - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

Wild Honey Musicians Pay Tribute to Beach Boys; Show to Benefit Autism Charity

February 8, 2016 News Comments Off on Wild Honey Musicians Pay Tribute to Beach Boys; Show to Benefit Autism Charity

February 13 Event Takes Place at the Alex Theatre in Glendale On Saturday, Micky Dolenz, Susan Cowsill and Al and Matt Jardine will join a bevy of guest performers for a Beach Boys Tribute put […]

Live Reviews

Local Band, L.A. Story, Nabs Cutaway Segment on ‘America’s Got Talent’

February 5, 2016 News Comments Off on Local Band, L.A. Story, Nabs Cutaway Segment on ‘America’s Got Talent’

L.A. Story: ‘Keep Rock Alive’ By DONNA BALANCIA – Local “feel-good” rock band, L.A. Story will have a shot at the big-time when the guys do a tryout Saturday for the NBCTV hit show America’s […]

Musicians

Vince Conrad Productions Strikes Hidden Gold with Remastered Punk Hits

February 2, 2016 News Comments Off on Vince Conrad Productions Strikes Hidden Gold with Remastered Punk Hits

Music by The Aliens, Smart Pills and American Bad Taste Top the Charts By DONNA BALANCIA – Veteran Punk Rocker Vince Conrad has released some long-buried hidden gems to music lovers. He remastered classic hit […]

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Live Reviews

Hot Young Guitarists Take The Spotlight, But on Two Very Different Stages

February 2, 2016 News Comments Off on Hot Young Guitarists Take The Spotlight, But on Two Very Different Stages

Lyric and Ray: This Time Opposites Attract — The Crowds By DONNA BALANCIA — On a recent Tuesday night in Los Angeles, two young guitarists, Lyric Dubee and Ray Goren held the music industry mesmerized […]

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