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Indie On The Rise: Notes From Vivace Interviews The Haunts

October 11, 2019 News Comments Off on Indie On The Rise: Notes From Vivace Interviews The Haunts

By NOTES BY VIVACE As I like to do, I recently went to The Hi Hat to catch some bands that I’d never seen before. That resulted in me coming across The Haunts. Before the […]

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The California Rocker Video Playlist: The Damned, Fur Dixon, Katey Sagal and Iggy Pop

January 12, 2019 News Comments Off on The California Rocker Video Playlist: The Damned, Fur Dixon, Katey Sagal and Iggy Pop

California Rocker Staff Picks California Rocker staff has assembled the latest video playlist of “Cool Tunes” covering mostly punk and alternative music old and new. With selections ranging from The Damned and Peaches to Fur […]

The Dandy Warhols rip at The Teragram Ballroom - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
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The Dandy Warhols and Pow! Bring Crowds to Teragram Ballroom

December 2, 2017 News Comments Off on The Dandy Warhols and Pow! Bring Crowds to Teragram Ballroom

Dandy Warhols Draw a Diverse Crowd of Longtime Fans By DONNA BALANCIA The Dandy Warhols brought some holiday cheer, some fables and great music to a 2-nite stint at the Teragram Ballroom with the band […]

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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, […]

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Virtuoso Frontman and Producer Mike Patton Picks Up Dead Cross For Drummer Dave Lombardo

December 13, 2016 News Comments Off on Virtuoso Frontman and Producer Mike Patton Picks Up Dead Cross For Drummer Dave Lombardo

By DONNA BALANCIA Accomplished musician Mike Patton, perhaps best known for his wild performances as frontman for Faith No More, will take on the vocal duties for Dave Lombardo’s punk project Dead Cross. Lombardo (Suicidal […]

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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 […]

Olivia Dvorak - Alternative-Country star in the making - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
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Olivia Dvorak: Check Out This ‘Superstar To Be’ Who is Truly Making Music in Her Own Way

October 3, 2015 News Comments Off on Olivia Dvorak: Check Out This ‘Superstar To Be’ Who is Truly Making Music in Her Own Way

By DONNA BALANCIA – Olivia Dvorak is making music her own way. “I grew up in the country with horses,” said Olivia, who was raised in rural Illinois. “My horses always loved the country music […]

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James Williamson Brings Re-Licked ‘Superband’ Show to LA

January 17, 2015 News 1

By DONNA BALANCIA James Williamson’s response to challenge is change. Williamson took select Stooges songs, recruited top talent to record the vocals, and created the latest “Superband” of Alternative A-listers. SEE VIDEO OF THE FULL […]

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The Replacements Tour: You Can Go Home Again

September 16, 2014 News Comments Off on The Replacements Tour: You Can Go Home Again

ST. PAUL, Minnesota — The Replacements Tour took a turn home Saturday night as the legendary band knocked out the crowd in St. Paul. The Replacements headlined their first show in there more than 20 […]

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    Robert Plant and The Sensational Space Shifters Rock the Festival of Disruption at The Ace
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    June 25, 2019 Comments Off on Interview: The Great Sadness and Their ‘Feral Goth’ Music Might Just Save The World
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    Sharon Van Etten Introduces New Band, The Attachment Theory, to Enthusiastic Crowd
    May 30, 2025 Comments Off on Sharon Van Etten Introduces New Band, The Attachment Theory, to Enthusiastic Crowd
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