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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
By DONNA BALANCIA

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 […]

California Rocker®

  • Tinlicker ‘Moves’ the Audience With Dazzling Audio-Visual Performance in Los Angeles
    October 13, 2026 Comments Off on Tinlicker ‘Moves’ the Audience With Dazzling Audio-Visual Performance in Los Angeles
  • Wednesday Week Reunites With Live Shows, an EP of Beloved Covers + New Video – Watch
    October 11, 2026 Comments Off on Wednesday Week Reunites With Live Shows, an EP of Beloved Covers + New Video – Watch
  • Sass Jordan, Rock Vocalist, Songwriter, and ‘Irreplaceable Being of Light ,’ Passes at 65
    October 5, 2026 Comments Off on Sass Jordan, Rock Vocalist, Songwriter, and ‘Irreplaceable Being of Light ,’ Passes at 65
  • Castle Rat rocked the fans in Los Angeles - Photos (c) 2026 by Notes From Vivace
    Castle Rat Rocks Tunes of Ancient Lore in Support of New Album ‘The Bestiary’
    October 4, 2026 Comments Off on Castle Rat Rocks Tunes of Ancient Lore in Support of New Album ‘The Bestiary’
  • Sébastien Tellier Delivers French Flavor to the Fans in Support of Album ‘Kiss The Beast’
    September 28, 2026 Comments Off on Sébastien Tellier Delivers French Flavor to the Fans in Support of Album ‘Kiss The Beast’

Classic US Rocker Reviews

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    Ryan Adams Makes His Return to the Stage, Appearing at Hotel Cafe in Hollywood
    January 12, 2020 Comments Off on Ryan Adams Makes His Return to the Stage, Appearing at Hotel Cafe in Hollywood
  • Drug Hunt FKA Bad Vibes Takes Over the Casbah for Release Show
    July 9, 2019 Comments Off on Drug Hunt FKA Bad Vibes Takes Over the Casbah for Release Show
  • Lance Lopez - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
    Lance Lopez and All-Star Friends Rock Monday Night Blues at the Valley’s Hot Spot, Maui Sugar Mill
    August 9, 2016 Comments Off on Lance Lopez and All-Star Friends Rock Monday Night Blues at the Valley’s Hot Spot, Maui Sugar Mill
  • Eagles of Death Metal Prep for Tour With Queens of the Stone Age at Local Bar
    January 16, 2018 Comments Off on Eagles of Death Metal Prep for Tour With Queens of the Stone Age at Local Bar
  • Julian Frampton at Sunset Marquis - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
    Julian Frampton Makes His Own Way as Second Generation Rock Musician
    June 3, 2018 Comments Off on Julian Frampton Makes His Own Way as Second Generation Rock Musician

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Reviews

  • Switchfoot and Anberlin are on tour - Photos by Notes From Vivace
    Switchfoot and Anberlin Get the Crowds Hopping on the LA Stop of ‘Forever Now’ Tour
    October 29, 2026 Comments Off on Switchfoot and Anberlin Get the Crowds Hopping on the LA Stop of ‘Forever Now’ Tour
  • Substance Fest at The Belasco in LA Delivers Goth in all its Glory to the Faithful Fans
    October 26, 2026 Comments Off on Substance Fest at The Belasco in LA Delivers Goth in all its Glory to the Faithful Fans
  • Deep Purple Release Video for Title Track of Latest Album, ‘Splat!’ – Watch Here
    October 23, 2026 Comments Off on Deep Purple Release Video for Title Track of Latest Album, ‘Splat!’ – Watch Here

Iggy Pop Bare and Real

Iggy Pop Bare and Real

East Coast Rocker

  • Long Island Music and Entertainment and Hall of Fame Hosts Second Annual Music Film Fest
    August 28, 2026 Comments Off on Long Island Music and Entertainment and Hall of Fame Hosts Second Annual Music Film Fest
  • Young The Giant, ASF, Annapolis, US Rocker
    Young The Giant, Valerie June, to Perform at Annapolis Songwriters Fest in September
    July 22, 2026 Comments Off on Young The Giant, Valerie June, to Perform at Annapolis Songwriters Fest in September
  • 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’

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Vintage Interviews

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    Steel Panther Plays Three Fonda Dates in May, Tours Europe and U.S.
    April 19, 2016 Comments Off on Steel Panther Plays Three Fonda Dates in May, Tours Europe and U.S.
  • 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
  • The Strumbellas Capture the ‘Spirit’ of the Fans during LA Stop of the ‘Into Dust’ Tour
    March 16, 2026 Comments Off on The Strumbellas Capture the ‘Spirit’ of the Fans during LA Stop of the ‘Into Dust’ Tour
  • Podcast: Elliott Smith Album ‘Figure 8’ Turns 20, Reporter Still Seeks ‘Justice’
    April 7, 2020 Comments Off on Podcast: Elliott Smith Album ‘Figure 8’ Turns 20, Reporter Still Seeks ‘Justice’
  • Bianca on stage with original Torch Girls Carol and Winter. 10/2/98 The Garage - Ames Flames photo for US Rocker
    Ames Flames: Betty Blowtorch was Born with a Lighter, Some Hairspray and Amazing Music
    July 19, 2026 Comments Off on Ames Flames: Betty Blowtorch was Born with a Lighter, Some Hairspray and Amazing Music
  • Jesse Nolan, Tim and Rooney's Rob Schwartzman - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
    Engage With Audience Say Jesse Nolan, Tim Wheeler and Rob Schwartzman
    October 14, 2015 Comments Off on Engage With Audience Say Jesse Nolan, Tim Wheeler and Rob Schwartzman
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    UPDATE: AD CHANGED – To Creators of Infiniti Ad: You’ve Ripped Off Ian Curtis and Joy Division
    May 22, 2015 Comments Off on UPDATE: AD CHANGED – To Creators of Infiniti Ad: You’ve Ripped Off Ian Curtis and Joy Division

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