LOS ANGELES — Shep Gordon didn’t want to have a documentary done on his life. But it took an operation to change his mind, along with 15 years of begging by Mike Myers. “I didn’t […]
LA Press Club Tabs California Rocker Mag Among Tops LOS ANGELES — California Rocker, the West Coast-based sister publication of East Coast Rocker, has been nominated for Best Entertainment Blog by the Los Angeles Press […]
By DONNA BALANCIA – LOS ANGELES — Echo Home, the photographic works of Jamie Hince of The Kills, will be presented at Morrison Hotel Gallery from Nov. 1 through Nov. 11, and at Bookmarc in […]
By DONNA BALANCIA — Elly Jackson of La Roux sports a duality that goes beyond the suit and bright red pompadour hairstyle. Performing at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, in a town where contrasts and contradictions […]
By DONNA BALANCIA in HOLLYWOOD — The New Basement Tapes gave a one-off performance that blew the house away at the Montalban Theater in Hollywood. Johnny Depp and Haim joined Elvis Costello and major music stars […]
Honesty in the Music is Martha Davis’ trademark By DONNA BALANCIA in Los Angeles — Martha Davis of The Motels said while the 1980s were fun, she works hard to create new music today and […]
DOWNTOWN LA — There are few times when we are as impressed as we were at 5 Star Bar in downtown LA last weekend. The 5 Star Bar makes it a new experience to meet […]
Family Comes First for California Rocker By DONNA BALANCIA in LOS ANGELES – Heather Reid’s new solo album Cross Words is an emotional map that takes us through her journey of new beginnings. The music […]
BY DONNA BALANCIA — Jesus played Chilean folk music on the side of a Southern California road. He was waiting for help in Carlsbad after his bus broke down en route to San Diego from […]
Across the globe, limited and special editions abound during annual vinyl celebration By DONNA BALANCIA – CARLSBAD — Record Store Day has evolved into the busiest day of Ken Kosta’s year as the […]
Financial Reporters ‘Stunned’ by SFX Q4 Conference Call NEW YORK — Amid what pundits speculate may be the downhill side of the EDM festival era, SFX has invested in Rock in Rio, a well-known Brazilian […]
By DONNA BALANCIA Oct. 13, 2013 – Johnny Winter has learned to become a great teacher — and a student — of time’s lessons. “I never knew my career would last this long, but I […]
By BOB BUSBY LOS ANGELES – On a recent memorable evening Lake Street Dive, the jazz foundation-turned-R&B Pop quintet, led by power siren Rachael Price, delivered a fabulous smile-inducing performance to a sold out audience […]
By BOB BUSBY — LOS ANGELES — It’s rare for a new album to immediately captivate, compelling to be listened to. Moon Phase, the exquisite latest from the eclectic musician Beck does just that and […]
By DONNA BALANCIA — Stevie Salas has worked with world-class musicians but stays true to his humble Southern California roots. He was selected to play guitar for Mick Jagger, has toured with Rod Stewart and […]
By DONNA BALANCIA — SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO — For The King of the Surf Guitar, music is the medicine. “I have to perform to stay alive,” said Dick Dale, whose trademark surf sound defined a […]
Industry must call music ‘art.’ After all, Ezrin says, ‘A rose by any other name would NOT smell as sweet’ — By DONNA BALANCIA – ANAHEIM – Legendary producer Bob Ezrin told music retailers Thursday that the industry […]
Mraz teams with Pals for Feeding The Soul Foundation OCEANSIDE, Calif — Jason Mraz and friends put on an upbeat show with the Feeding The Soul Foundation Sunday night in North San Diego County. Proceeds […]
By DONNA BALANCIA — Todd Rundgren will receive the Les Paul Award at the National Association of Music Merchants Show, and fans say it’s been a long time coming. Todd will be presented with the […]
By DONNA BALANCIA – The Original Wailers are still cranking out the reggae and continue in Bob Marley style. The Original Wailers put on a lively show the other night and will likely continue to satisfy […]
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