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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

  • HARD Fest Brings Out Variety of Music Genres and Performers Including Snoop Dogg and Destructo
    August 16, 2017 Comments Off on HARD Fest Brings Out Variety of Music Genres and Performers Including Snoop Dogg and Destructo
  • Johnny Marr: Humble Rock Royalty Reigns in First of Two Shows at Teragram Ballroom
    June 6, 2018 Comments Off on Johnny Marr: Humble Rock Royalty Reigns in First of Two Shows at Teragram Ballroom
  • Few Hitches as Ever-Gorgeous Diana Ross Opens Hollywood Bowl Season
    June 18, 2018 Comments Off on Few Hitches as Ever-Gorgeous Diana Ross Opens Hollywood Bowl Season
  • Cowboys In The Campfire Rustle Up Sold-Out Crowd for Wild Honey Foundation Backyard Show
    November 13, 2017 Comments Off on Cowboys In The Campfire Rustle Up Sold-Out Crowd for Wild Honey Foundation Backyard Show
  • Review: Hans Zimmer Mesmerizes Audience at The Shrine With an Awe-Inspiring Performance
    August 18, 2017 Comments Off on Review: Hans Zimmer Mesmerizes Audience at The Shrine With an Awe-Inspiring Performance

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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

  • The Life and Music of Donny Hathaway Honored by Friends and Fans at The Orpheum in LA
    September 25, 2024 Comments Off on The Life and Music of Donny Hathaway Honored by Friends and Fans at The Orpheum in LA
  • Rock Photographer Neal Preston Captures the Spotlight in Rare Interview on ‘Shot Talk’
    January 10, 2025 Comments Off on Rock Photographer Neal Preston Captures the Spotlight in Rare Interview on ‘Shot Talk’
  • The Doobie Brothers’ Michael McDonald Talks ‘Learn to Let Go’ Ahead of New Album
    March 28, 2025 Comments Off on The Doobie Brothers’ Michael McDonald Talks ‘Learn to Let Go’ Ahead of New Album
  • Cindy Lee Berryhill by Donna Balancia
    Cindy Lee Berryhill To Release New Album, ‘The Adventurist,’ Truly a Transcendent Labor of Love
    November 5, 2016 Comments Off on Cindy Lee Berryhill To Release New Album, ‘The Adventurist,’ Truly a Transcendent Labor of Love
  • Desert Daze 2017: Interview With Knitting Factory President and CEO Morgan Margolis
    October 10, 2017 Comments Off on Desert Daze 2017: Interview With Knitting Factory President and CEO Morgan Margolis
  • Interview: Barns Courtney Talks Music, Fashion Sense and Keeping the Excitement Going
    November 17, 2023 Comments Off on Interview: Barns Courtney Talks Music, Fashion Sense and Keeping the Excitement Going
  • Chip Kinman and Ford Madox Ford release a new single, "Expect It" - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
    Punk Rock Legend Chip Kinman and his New Band, Ford Madox Ford, Release Single, Announce Tour
    June 9, 2016 Comments Off on Punk Rock Legend Chip Kinman and his New Band, Ford Madox Ford, Release Single, Announce Tour




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