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Johnny Winter California Rocker
By DONNA BALANCIA

Johnny Winter Interview: Guitar Great is ‘Just Having Fun Again’

March 30, 2014 News Comments Off on Johnny Winter Interview: Guitar Great is ‘Just Having Fun Again’

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 […]

Lake Street Dive's Rachel Price has a voice that sets the standard - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
East Coast Rocker®

Lake Street Dive and The Congress Pack the House at The Hotel Cafe

March 22, 2014 News Comments Off on Lake Street Dive and The Congress Pack the House at The Hotel Cafe

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 […]

Reviews

Beck’s Moon Phase: Exquisite in its Originality and Quality

March 18, 2014 News 1

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 […]

Stevie Salas California Rocker
Musicians

How Rock Stars Pick Their Guitars: Stevie Salas

March 13, 2014 News Comments Off on How Rock Stars Pick Their Guitars: Stevie Salas

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 […]

Dick Dale California Rocker
Musicians

Music is Medicine for ‘King of the Surf Guitar’

March 3, 2014 News Comments Off on Music is Medicine for ‘King of the Surf Guitar’

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 […]

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interviews

Bob Ezrin Tells NAMM Attendees to be Precise on Music Terminology

January 24, 2014 News Comments Off on Bob Ezrin Tells NAMM Attendees to be Precise on Music Terminology

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 […]

Jason Mraz and Bushwalla in Oceanside
Musicians

Jason Mraz, Raining Jane and Bushwalla in Oceanside

January 20, 2014 News Comments Off on Jason Mraz, Raining Jane and Bushwalla in Oceanside

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 […]

Todd Rundgren gets Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
Awards

Todd Rundgren to Receive Les Paul Award at 2014 NAMM Show

January 18, 2014 News Comments Off on Todd Rundgren to Receive Les Paul Award at 2014 NAMM Show

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 […]

The Original Wailers - Donna Balancia
East Coast Rocker®

The Original Wailers Bring Delight to Reggae Fans at Milliken’s Reef

May 28, 2013 News Comments Off on The Original Wailers Bring Delight to Reggae Fans at Milliken’s Reef

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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