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King Mala Shows Power of Personality and Unique Song Style at School Night

November 30, 2022 News Comments Off on King Mala Shows Power of Personality and Unique Song Style at School Night

Photos and Review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – I first came across King Mala during an online set for WFNM during the height of the pandemic in late 2020. She sat on a […]

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Bob Marley’s ‘One Love Experience’ Opens in Los Angeles on Jan. 27

November 30, 2022 News Comments Off on Bob Marley’s ‘One Love Experience’ Opens in Los Angeles on Jan. 27

The official Bob Marley One Love Experience will open in Los Angeles on Jan. 27, 2023, at Ovation Hollywood (formerly Hollywood & Highland) and will run through April 23. Produced by the Marley Family & […]

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Hanson Delivers New Solo and Beloved Classic Hits on ‘Red Green Blue’ Tour

September 7, 2022 News Comments Off on Hanson Delivers New Solo and Beloved Classic Hits on ‘Red Green Blue’ Tour

Hanson Red Green Blue Tour The Theater at Ace Hotel, Los Angeles 09.02.22 Photos + Review by JULIE ANN SHAW LOS ANGELES – Hanson has been making music for 30 years now, and for their […]

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Reverend Horton Heat Solo Show Warms the Hearts of Fans at Venice West

April 8, 2022 News Comments Off on Reverend Horton Heat Solo Show Warms the Hearts of Fans at Venice West

Photos and Words by LUIS MORENO Reverend Horton Heat, AKA Jim “Reverend Horton” Heath, stepped on stage for a solo show at The Venice West and everyone stopped what they were doing to applaud and […]

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Wombats Rock The Wiltern in Los Angeles to Wrap their North American Tour

February 28, 2022 News Comments Off on Wombats Rock The Wiltern in Los Angeles to Wrap their North American Tour

By AVA LIVERSIDGE Photos by LUIS MORENO Wombats, the beloved alternative rock trio hailing from the UK, closed their North American tour with a date at The Wiltern in Los Angeles in support of their […]

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Funny Face Takes Listeners to Fuzz Heaven with New Album, ‘Dog In Hell’

February 16, 2022 News Comments Off on Funny Face Takes Listeners to Fuzz Heaven with New Album, ‘Dog In Hell’

Review by HARRIET KAPLAN Dog In Hell by Funny Face is an incredibly catchy and fun pop-punk EP that has huge hooks. This solid effort emphasizes a lo-fi immediacy and puts the music directly in […]

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Review: System Of A Down Delivers at Banc of California Stadium

February 9, 2022 News Comments Off on Review: System Of A Down Delivers at Banc of California Stadium

By DAN MACINTOSH LOS ANGELES, CA – System Of A Down headlined the 22,000 capacity Banc of California Stadium on a chilly Saturday night, supported by three very different opening acts. Although the Glendale-originated act […]

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The Spits Rock Alex’s Bar in Long Beach with Much-Needed Blast of Punk

February 2, 2022 News Comments Off on The Spits Rock Alex’s Bar in Long Beach with Much-Needed Blast of Punk

Photos and Review by LUIS MORENO The year is 2022, but as I walk into Alex’s Bar to catch The Spits show I’m transported back to the 1979 punk shows of my youth. The only […]

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Robert DeLong Leads Fans on a ‘Walk’ of Dexterity and Imagery at The Lodge Room

January 31, 2022 News Comments Off on Robert DeLong Leads Fans on a ‘Walk’ of Dexterity and Imagery at The Lodge Room

By JULIE ANN SHAW Robert DeLong took his “Walk Like Me” Tour to The Lodge Room in Highland Park and made it a joyful journey for fans. In order to get to The Lodge Room, […]

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The Cactus Blossoms Enlist Jenny Lewis on New Track ‘Everybody’

January 10, 2022 News Comments Off on The Cactus Blossoms Enlist Jenny Lewis on New Track ‘Everybody’

By JOHN DALY The Cactus Blossoms, the respected Minnesota brothers, collaborated with Jenny Lewis on a new track called “Everybody,” off the duo’s upcoming album. The album One Day will be released through Walkie Talkie […]

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Sammy Hagar Honored as First Tourism ‘Ambassador’ to Los Cabos, Mexico

January 6, 2022 News Comments Off on Sammy Hagar Honored as First Tourism ‘Ambassador’ to Los Cabos, Mexico

Edited by JOHN DALY Sammy Hagar, longtime Los Cabos resident and business owner, was awarded Honorary Ambassador of Los Cabos, Mexico on Tuesday. Hagar was honored with the municipality’s first Medal of Honor during an award ceremony that […]

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Brooks Nielsen Takes on Solo Image, Drops New Tracks for a New Year

December 31, 2021 News Comments Off on Brooks Nielsen Takes on Solo Image, Drops New Tracks for a New Year

By JOHN DALY Brooks Nielsen has released three single tracks to wrap up 2021 and has introduced a new solo image to ring in the new year. Nielsen, known for his wry take on life, […]

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The Hot Club of Los Angeles Performs Cool Jazz at Cinema Bar in Culver City CA

December 21, 2021 News Comments Off on The Hot Club of Los Angeles Performs Cool Jazz at Cinema Bar in Culver City CA

Photos and Words by NOTES FROM VIVACE The Hot Club of Los Angeles, a Gypsy jazz ensemble, continues to celebrate a decade-long Monday night residency at the Cinema Bar in Culver City. “A 10-year residency is […]

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Gin Blossoms Make New Memories for Faithful Fans at Belly Up Solana Beach

December 20, 2021 News Comments Off on Gin Blossoms Make New Memories for Faithful Fans at Belly Up Solana Beach

Review and Photos by JULIE ANN SHAW This was Gin Blossoms’ second night at Belly Up in Solana Beach, and their final of three nights in California. They had not yet begun their set and […]

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Review: Courtney Barnett Puts the Human Touch Into ‘Things Take Time, Take Time’

November 22, 2021 News Comments Off on Review: Courtney Barnett Puts the Human Touch Into ‘Things Take Time, Take Time’

By DAN MACINTOSH They always tell artists of every calling that the most important thing you can do is find your own voice. Find what sets you apart. What makes you unique. This has never […]

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Grace McKagan Heats Up The Harvard and Stone Stage in Hollywood

November 17, 2021 News Comments Off on Grace McKagan Heats Up The Harvard and Stone Stage in Hollywood

Photos + Review by HARRIET KAPLAN Grace McKagan, based on the first night of a November residency at Harvard and Stone, showed new audiences that she has a commanding style and a striking persona. The singer-songwriter […]

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Photo Gallery: Letters to Cleo and Dear Elise Draw Faithful Fans to The Troubadour

November 16, 2021 News Comments Off on Photo Gallery: Letters to Cleo and Dear Elise Draw Faithful Fans to The Troubadour

Photos + Review by NOTES FROM VIVACE Letters to Cleo played to a crowd that spanned the generations at the Troubadour on Friday night with Generation X going to the front of the stage. For […]

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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 […]

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Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx Finds ‘Shout at The Devil’ Demo in His Closet Saturday

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By DONNA BALANCIA It’s amazing what you’ll find in your closet, so imagine if you’re Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe. On Instagram Saturday, the famous Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx showed fans some long-lost items he retrieved from […]

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CaliforniaRocker.com Wins Best Blog at National Journalism Awards

December 4, 2017 News Comments Off on CaliforniaRocker.com Wins Best Blog at National Journalism Awards

December Award for Best Blog followed by January’s Best Music Blog List By JOHN DALY LOS ANGELES – CaliforniaRocker.com won first place in the Best Individual Blog category of the National Arts and Entertainment Journalism […]

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Chicano Batman Debut New Politically Charged Video Ahead of U.S. Tour

September 19, 2017 News Comments Off on Chicano Batman Debut New Politically Charged Video Ahead of U.S. Tour

By JOHN DALY Popular psych-soul band Chicano Batman has released a new video called Freedom Is Free based on the title track of its latest album. It’s a serious subject handled in a matter-of-fact way but […]

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Deap Vally, Jurassic Shark, Girl Pusher Display Their Special Brand of Music at Dirty Penni Fest at Echo

July 6, 2017 News Comments Off on Deap Vally, Jurassic Shark, Girl Pusher Display Their Special Brand of Music at Dirty Penni Fest at Echo

Echo and Echoplex Host Alt Music Fest Photos by ALYSON CAMUS and DONNA BALANCIA Excellent concerts were aplenty as the July 4 weekend kicked into high gear. Explosive Weekend Dirty Penni Fest featured Deap Vally, […]

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Review: Singer-Songwriter Debbie Hennessey Hits A High Note with Video for ‘Every Song Is You’

January 13, 2017 News Comments Off on Review: Singer-Songwriter Debbie Hennessey Hits A High Note with Video for ‘Every Song Is You’

By DONNA BALANCIA She’s a woman for the ages: Singer-songwriter, performer, editor and photographer.  There isn’t much that super-talented Debbie Hennessey can’t do. Her latest work is the video for her release “Every Song Is […]

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California Rocker Wins Best Photo Essay, Best Action Photo at Prestigious LA Press Club Awards Gala

December 5, 2016 News Comments Off on California Rocker Wins Best Photo Essay, Best Action Photo at Prestigious LA Press Club Awards Gala

California Rocker Wins Three Awards at 2016 NAEJ By DOTTIE PARIS California Rocker, the online music magazine, won Best Photo Essay and Best Action Photo categories Sunday night at the National Arts and Entertainment Journalism […]

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Lady Gaga Wraps Dive Bar Tour By Crowd-Surfing at Silver Lake’s Favorite Retro Venue, The Satellite

October 28, 2016 News Comments Off on Lady Gaga Wraps Dive Bar Tour By Crowd-Surfing at Silver Lake’s Favorite Retro Venue, The Satellite

Joanne Singer Gives LA Locals a Big Surprise By DONNA BALANCIA On Thursday night, Lady Gaga took to crowd surfing at one of LA’s favorite retro venues: The Satellite. Fresh off her fun Carpool Karaoke […]

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‘Trailer Park Boys’ Live: Cheeseburger Randy and Mr. Lahey Bring Comedy Show to Whisky A Go-Go

October 19, 2016 News Comments Off on ‘Trailer Park Boys’ Live: Cheeseburger Randy and Mr. Lahey Bring Comedy Show to Whisky A Go-Go

By DONNA BALANCIA If you haven’t seen the comedy series Trailer Park Boys on Netflix, it’s not too late to get caught up before two of the show’s main characters come to the Whisky A […]

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