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A Rainbow of Diversity Created California’s Legendary Music Scene – A Timeline

July 9, 2020 News Comments Off on A Rainbow of Diversity Created California’s Legendary Music Scene – A Timeline

By DONNA BALANCIA California has a remarkably diverse music history that dates back from the ancient Indigenous times through today’s Alternative and Hip Hop sounds. History illustrates that The Golden State has always been ahead […]

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California Rocker Nominated for Best Entertainment Blog

November 8, 2014 News Comments Off on California Rocker Nominated for Best Entertainment Blog

LA Press Club Tabs California Rocker Mag Among Tops LOS ANGELES — California Rocker, the West Coast-based sister publication of East Coast Rocker, has been nominated for Best Entertainment Blog by the Los Angeles Press […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

  • Mike McCready from the can - Courtesy
    Video: Mike McCready of Pearl Jam ‘Layin’ Low’ at Home With the Family
    March 20, 2020 Comments Off on Video: Mike McCready of Pearl Jam ‘Layin’ Low’ at Home With the Family
  • Soul Asylum California Rocker Donna Balancia
    Dave Pirner and Soul Asylum Celebrate Their ‘Change of Fortune’ at The Whisky A Go Go
    July 29, 2016 Comments Off on Dave Pirner and Soul Asylum Celebrate Their ‘Change of Fortune’ at The Whisky A Go Go
  • Spike of Quireboys - All photos by Craig Hammons
    Review: The Quireboys with The Raskins Tear Down House of Blues in Anaheim  
    February 23, 2020 Comments Off on Review: The Quireboys with The Raskins Tear Down House of Blues in Anaheim  
  • Vampire Weekend - Photo by Alyson Camus
    Review: Vampire Weekend Comeback Show at Ojai’s Libbey Bowl a Charity Event
    June 18, 2018 Comments Off on Review: Vampire Weekend Comeback Show at Ojai’s Libbey Bowl a Charity Event
  • Gary Numan - Photo by Craig Hammons
    CRAIG HAMMONS: Gary Numan Electrifies at Teragram Ballroom
    December 1, 2017 Comments Off on CRAIG HAMMONS: Gary Numan Electrifies at Teragram Ballroom

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Reviews

  • Carter Vail Single ‘Ants In My Room’ Depicts Just That, With a Little ‘Extra’ – Review
    February 1, 2026 Comments Off on Carter Vail Single ‘Ants In My Room’ Depicts Just That, With a Little ‘Extra’ – Review
  • Alice Cooper Says Hitting The Stage Keeps Him Young on Rock & Roll High School Podcast
    January 16, 2026 Comments Off on Alice Cooper Says Hitting The Stage Keeps Him Young on Rock & Roll High School Podcast
  • Father John Misty, Trombone Shorty and Grace Potter Headline Winnetka Music Festival
    January 13, 2026 Comments Off on Father John Misty, Trombone Shorty and Grace Potter Headline Winnetka Music Festival

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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

  • Gogol Bordello - All photos by Donna Balancia
    Gogol Bordello Preps For Silver Screen Fame Touring New Movie ‘Scream Of My Blood’
    September 14, 2024 Comments Off on Gogol Bordello Preps For Silver Screen Fame Touring New Movie ‘Scream Of My Blood’
  • Mike Peters of The Alarm Wrote New Album, ‘Forwards’ to Inspire People to Keep Fighting
    June 1, 2023 Comments Off on Mike Peters of The Alarm Wrote New Album, ‘Forwards’ to Inspire People to Keep Fighting
  • The Two Tens - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
    Two Tens Reveal All in The California Rocker Interview: The Massive Hair and Why Ella Didn’t Like the Hat
    September 12, 2015 Comments Off on Two Tens Reveal All in The California Rocker Interview: The Massive Hair and Why Ella Didn’t Like the Hat
  • A New Record for California Rocker – Five Journalism Awards with Two First Place Finishes in One Year
    July 22, 2017 Comments Off on A New Record for California Rocker – Five Journalism Awards with Two First Place Finishes in One Year
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    The Dead Milkmen Tell Their Story: In Their Own Words
    March 14, 2020 Comments Off on The Dead Milkmen Tell Their Story: In Their Own Words
  • Kevin Armstrong with Iggy Pop in 1986 - Photo by Paul McAlpine
    EXCLUSIVE: Guitarist and Producer Kevin Armstrong Talks ‘Second Chance’ With Iggy Pop
    July 23, 2017 Comments Off on EXCLUSIVE: Guitarist and Producer Kevin Armstrong Talks ‘Second Chance’ With Iggy Pop
  • Steel Panther Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia for California Rocker
    The Sun Sets on HOB Hollywood: Steel Panther Gives Sendoff to Club
    August 10, 2015 Comments Off on The Sun Sets on HOB Hollywood: Steel Panther Gives Sendoff to Club




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