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No Values Punk Festival Delivers Danzig, Iggy and Crowd Surfers to Pomona

June 11, 2024 News Comments Off on No Values Punk Festival Delivers Danzig, Iggy and Crowd Surfers to Pomona

Photos and review by ALYSON CAMUS POMONA, Calif. – The parking was a nightmare, the crowds were huge, and the heat was blazing. But if you were in a punk mood, the inaugural punk festival […]

Musicians

Podcast: Elliott Smith Album ‘Figure 8’ Turns 20, Reporter Still Seeks ‘Justice’

April 7, 2020 News Comments Off on Podcast: Elliott Smith Album ‘Figure 8’ Turns 20, Reporter Still Seeks ‘Justice’

By JOHN DALY Elliott Smith has been dead since 2003, but Alyson Camus still wants answers about his passing. As his album “Figure 8” turns 20 this month, we interview Camus on the California Rocker […]

Live Reviews

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Captivates Hearts and Minds – At The Greek Theatre and The Egyptian Movie House

July 9, 2017 News Comments Off on Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Captivates Hearts and Minds – At The Greek Theatre and The Egyptian Movie House

By CRAIG HAMMONS, Photos by ALYSON CAMUS To witness a Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds show is like having a spiritual rock and roll cleansing. He captures hearts and souls whether on the stage […]

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, […]

How did Elliott Smith really die and why, asks photojournalist Alyson Camus
Awards

On Eve of New Record Release, Doubts Remain about the Peculiar 2003 Death of Elliott Smith

January 24, 2017 News Comments Off on On Eve of New Record Release, Doubts Remain about the Peculiar 2003 Death of Elliott Smith

Kill Rock Stars to Release ‘Either/Or: Expanded Version’ By DONNA BALANCIA Lingering doubts and strange revelations about the death of Elliott Smith persist 14 years after his passing. The subject of Smith’s untimely death emerges […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

  • REVIEW: Bananarama Bring Dance Party to LA in Rare Live Show
    February 21, 2018 Comments Off on REVIEW: Bananarama Bring Dance Party to LA in Rare Live Show
  • Alice Coooper - Photo by Craig Hammons for CaliforniaRocker.com
    Legendary Alice Cooper Goes from Kid’s Playhouse to Fantasy Springs and Still has Time for His Golf Game
    November 2, 2016 Comments Off on Legendary Alice Cooper Goes from Kid’s Playhouse to Fantasy Springs and Still has Time for His Golf Game
  • Luke Spiller of The Struts Spins the Discs With Special ‘Quarantine Radio’ Show
    March 19, 2020 Comments Off on Luke Spiller of The Struts Spins the Discs With Special ‘Quarantine Radio’ Show
  • The Shrine record release party at The Echo - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
    The Shrine Rocks The Echo With Wild Release Party
    December 10, 2017 Comments Off on The Shrine Rocks The Echo With Wild Release Party
  • Melanie Smith: Peter Doherty Puts on a Rebellious Show in Manchester, UK
    May 15, 2019 Comments Off on Melanie Smith: Peter Doherty Puts on a Rebellious Show in Manchester, UK

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Reviews

  • ‘Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh’ Auction Gives Famous Rocker a Chance to ‘Get More Stuff’
    November 12, 2025 Comments Off on ‘Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh’ Auction Gives Famous Rocker a Chance to ‘Get More Stuff’
  • Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony Takes Center Stage in LA
    November 9, 2025 Comments Off on Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony Takes Center Stage in LA
  • Garbage Proves a Treasure to Fans in Boise, Despite Limiting Future Tour Dates
    October 21, 2025 Comments Off on Garbage Proves a Treasure to Fans in Boise, Despite Limiting Future Tour Dates

Iggy Pop Bare and Real

Iggy Pop Bare and Real

East Coast Rocker

  • The Amish Outlaws rock the crowds - Photo by Donna Balancia
    The Amish Outlaws Kick Off the Summer in Rowdy Style at Dewey Beach
    May 30, 2023 Comments Off on The Amish Outlaws Kick Off the Summer in Rowdy Style at Dewey Beach
  • Inspirational Smitty The Creator Rises from the Streets of Little Haiti to Global Fame
    April 28, 2023 Comments Off on Inspirational Smitty The Creator Rises from the Streets of Little Haiti to Global Fame
  • Lord Sonny The Unifier Makes Truth Creative with ‘America’s Newest Hitmaker’
    March 12, 2023 Comments Off on Lord Sonny The Unifier Makes Truth Creative with ‘America’s Newest Hitmaker’
  • For Famed Rock Photog, Wet Leg Reminiscent of Early Days of Queen
    August 15, 2022 Comments Off on For Famed Rock Photog, Wet Leg Reminiscent of Early Days of Queen
  • Robert Plant and Alison Krauss ‘Raising The Roof’ Tour Heads West
    July 21, 2022 Comments Off on Robert Plant and Alison Krauss ‘Raising The Roof’ Tour Heads West

California Rocker®

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    RIP: Robbie Robertson, Songwriter Who ‘Drove Old Dixie Down,’ Passes Away at 80
    August 10, 2023 Comments Off on RIP: Robbie Robertson, Songwriter Who ‘Drove Old Dixie Down,’ Passes Away at 80
  • The Ocean Blue - Darin Back image
    Release: The Ocean Blue Opens ‘Davy Jones’ Locker’ Again, Drops New Video + Track
    August 7, 2023 Comments Off on Release: The Ocean Blue Opens ‘Davy Jones’ Locker’ Again, Drops New Video + Track
  • Releases: Brian Setzer, Nils Lofgren Albums Lead the New Music of the Week
    July 21, 2023 Comments Off on Releases: Brian Setzer, Nils Lofgren Albums Lead the New Music of the Week
  • Sparks - Photos by LUIS MORENO
    Review + Photos: Sparks and They Might Be Giants Light it Up at The Hollywood Bowl
    July 19, 2023 Comments Off on Review + Photos: Sparks and They Might Be Giants Light it Up at The Hollywood Bowl
  • Star Party, The Binges and Ames Flames Draw Crowds to the Redwood for Donny Popejoy + Pope Tribute
    July 4, 2023 Comments Off on Star Party, The Binges and Ames Flames Draw Crowds to the Redwood for Donny Popejoy + Pope Tribute

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Vintage Interviews

  • Jim Peterik writes We All Bleed Red for Orlando victims
    ‘We All Bleed Red’ by Jim Peterik Takes a New Approach to Honor Those Who Need it Most
    July 16, 2016 Comments Off on ‘We All Bleed Red’ by Jim Peterik Takes a New Approach to Honor Those Who Need it Most
  • Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp Gets Her Own Turn with Nancy Wilson, Sheila E., Lita Ford + More
    December 20, 2024 Comments Off on Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp Gets Her Own Turn with Nancy Wilson, Sheila E., Lita Ford + More
  • Feature Image Tom Verlaine © Donna Balancia
    Review: Television Gets Good Reception at Teragram Ballroom, Phoebe Bridgers Shows Grace
    August 8, 2015 Comments Off on Review: Television Gets Good Reception at Teragram Ballroom, Phoebe Bridgers Shows Grace
  • Revolushn Band Talks Music, SoCal Gigs at Molly Malone’s, Blacklight District
    February 8, 2018 Comments Off on Revolushn Band Talks Music, SoCal Gigs at Molly Malone’s, Blacklight District
  • The DoGs Video World Premiere - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
    WORLD PREMIERE VIDEO: The DoGs Release Video to promote their Latest EP ‘Ain’t Going Nowhere’
    December 14, 2015 Comments Off on WORLD PREMIERE VIDEO: The DoGs Release Video to promote their Latest EP ‘Ain’t Going Nowhere’
  • Koh Hasebe; Distributed by Elektra Records, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
    Live Aid Concerts Get 40th Commemoration on Radio Station WXPN
    July 9, 2025 Comments Off on Live Aid Concerts Get 40th Commemoration on Radio Station WXPN
  • Des Rocs © 2024 Donna Balancia
    Interview: Des Rocs Sets Europe on Fire with Dynamic Rock, Launches US Tour in April
    February 18, 2024 Comments Off on Interview: Des Rocs Sets Europe on Fire with Dynamic Rock, Launches US Tour in April




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