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Musicians

Slamdinistas, a Los Angeles ‘Supergroup’ Releases New Album, ‘Shoot for the Stars’

January 18, 2023 News Comments Off on Slamdinistas, a Los Angeles ‘Supergroup’ Releases New Album, ‘Shoot for the Stars’

Slamdinistas New Album: Shoot for the Stars Detroit Records Produced by: Loren Molinare By CRAIG HAMMONS Five guys walk into a studio and a band is born. We are living in a world where there […]

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Musicians

Alice Cooper Goes Back to his Rock N Roll Roots with ‘Detroit Stories’

June 3, 2020 News Comments Off on Alice Cooper Goes Back to his Rock N Roll Roots with ‘Detroit Stories’

By CRAIG HAMMONS Alice Cooper is in the studio putting the finishing touches on his new album, Detroit Stories. The PT Barnum of Rock N Roll, Alice was born in Detroit 72 years ago and […]

Live Reviews

HAMMONS REVIEW: Cinderella’s Tom Keifer Rocks the Faithful in OC

November 22, 2017 News Comments Off on HAMMONS REVIEW: Cinderella’s Tom Keifer Rocks the Faithful in OC

Photos and Review By CRAIG HAMMONS I knew it was going to be a good night when I pulled into the parking lot and “Night Songs” by Cinderella came on the radio.  Then as I […]

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Depeche Mode Puts Audiences in the ‘Spirit’ With Hollywood Bowl Performances

October 23, 2017 News Comments Off on Depeche Mode Puts Audiences in the ‘Spirit’ With Hollywood Bowl Performances

Good Memories and New Songs By CRAIG HAMMONS The mighty and majestic Depeche Mode were in town for four mind-blowing sold out shows at the Hollywood Bowl in support of their brilliant new album Spirit. […]

Live Reviews

Review: Hans Zimmer Mesmerizes Audience at The Shrine With an Awe-Inspiring Performance

August 18, 2017 News Comments Off on Review: Hans Zimmer Mesmerizes Audience at The Shrine With an Awe-Inspiring Performance

Review By CRAIG HAMMONS After seeing some of Hans Zimmer’s performance footage from Coachella it was going to be mandatory for me to see this modern day genius of a composer when he came back […]

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A New Record for California Rocker – Five Journalism Awards with Two First Place Finishes in One Year

July 22, 2017 News Comments Off on A New Record for California Rocker – Five Journalism Awards with Two First Place Finishes in One Year

Site Wins Social Media and Best Blog Awards By JOHN DALY LOS ANGELES – The team at CaliforniaRocker.com has set the standard: Donna Balancia and her editorial team have won five journalism awards in one […]

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 […]

Tommy McLoughlin the original lead singer of The Sloths - Photo © 2017 Craig Hammons
Live Reviews

Hammons: With New Album, ‘Back From The Grave,’ The Sloths Connect With Young Audience

April 8, 2017 News Comments Off on Hammons: With New Album, ‘Back From The Grave,’ The Sloths Connect With Young Audience

Tom McLoughlin: ‘Fifty Years Later We Are Living The Dream’ By CRAIG HAMMONS Sometimes you find rock and roll and sometimes rock and roll finds you. I got up early on this Sunday morning, grabbed […]

Rod Stewart gets wild a Caesar's Palace - Photo by Craig Hammons for California Rocker
concerts

Hammons Review: Sir Rod Stewart Makes A Knight To Remember in Knockout Caesars Palace Performance

March 29, 2017 News Comments Off on Hammons Review: Sir Rod Stewart Makes A Knight To Remember in Knockout Caesars Palace Performance

By CRAIG HAMMONS The curtain was drawn and anticipation was running high.  At 7:30 P.M. sharp the theme to The Magnificent Seven came roaring out of the public address system.  The curtains then opened to […]

California Rocker®

Hammons Review: The Crazy World of Arthur Brown Still Amazes the Fans Almost a Half Century Later

February 19, 2017 News Comments Off on Hammons Review: The Crazy World of Arthur Brown Still Amazes the Fans Almost a Half Century Later

By CRAIG HAMMONS When growing up one of the first records I ever bought that changed my life was The Crazy World of Arthur Brown.   Little did I know that almost a haft of […]

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Live Reviews

Hammons Review: Kenny Wayne Shepherd Brings Blues to Life for Packed Crowd @ Coach House

February 8, 2017 News Comments Off on Hammons Review: Kenny Wayne Shepherd Brings Blues to Life for Packed Crowd @ Coach House

By CRAIG HAMMONS Guitar slinger Kenny Wayne Shepherd came barnstorming into the Coach House on this cold rainy night to raise the roof of this juke joint.  This was the second night of his 2017 […]

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Live Reviews

Hammons Reviews: Thievery Corporation Still Keeps The Fans Dancing Under the Black Moon

October 9, 2016 News Comments Off on Hammons Reviews: Thievery Corporation Still Keeps The Fans Dancing Under the Black Moon

By CRAIG HAMMONS Thievery Corporation brought their hypnotic grooves, intricate rhythms and mystical funk to the Santa Barbara Bowl on this cool summer evening.  This is the 20-year anniversary of a band that continues to […]

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Live Reviews

Hammons Reviews: Yo Yo Ma and Friends Show at Hollywood Bowl Brings Music Worlds Together

August 27, 2016 News Comments Off on Hammons Reviews: Yo Yo Ma and Friends Show at Hollywood Bowl Brings Music Worlds Together

Global Ensemble Make Beautiful Noise at Hollywood Bowl By CRAIG HAMMONS Yo Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble bring the world together in music and song as they end their 17-date run of the […]

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Live Reviews

Michael Franti and Spearhead’s ‘Soulrocker’ Tour Brings Love to the Pacific Amphitheatre

August 9, 2016 News Comments Off on Michael Franti and Spearhead’s ‘Soulrocker’ Tour Brings Love to the Pacific Amphitheatre

By CRAIG HAMMONS – SOULROCKER (Sol-rahk-er) – One who lives from the heart, with compassion for all, and possesses a tenacious enthusiasm for music, life and the planet. Once Michael Franti and his band Spearhead stepped […]

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Live Reviews

Empire of the Sun Heat up Pacific Amphitheatre, Frontman Steele Smashes His Guitar to Bits

July 17, 2016 News Comments Off on Empire of the Sun Heat up Pacific Amphitheatre, Frontman Steele Smashes His Guitar to Bits

By CRAIG HAMMONS – To truly enjoy Empire of the Sun you have to see the live show and that is what 7,000 of us colorful fans did this perfect summer evening. At 9:15 the […]

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Live Reviews

Hollywood Bowl Fans Feel Irie as The Great Burning Spear Makes His Final California Appearance

July 7, 2016 News Comments Off on Hollywood Bowl Fans Feel Irie as The Great Burning Spear Makes His Final California Appearance

By CRAIG HAMMONS Jah cool wind blew peace and harmony over the Hollywood Bowl a beautiful summer evening last week as the sounds of reggae music would soon be soothing our souls.  Everyone was feeling […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

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    La Roux and Elly Jackson Shine in Hollywood
    October 24, 2014 Comments Off on La Roux and Elly Jackson Shine in Hollywood
  • Paul Simon - Photo by Sylvia Borgo
    Week In Photos: Paul Simon Wraps Outside Lands Fest, and Summer, in Style
    August 16, 2019 Comments Off on Week In Photos: Paul Simon Wraps Outside Lands Fest, and Summer, in Style
  • HAMMONS: The Fixx and The Psychedelic Furs Touring and Bringing Back That 1980s Feeling
    July 26, 2016 Comments Off on HAMMONS: The Fixx and The Psychedelic Furs Touring and Bringing Back That 1980s Feeling
  • Bad Boy Eddy - Photo by Donna Balancia
    Cruefest Hollywood 2016: Rockers Give Back and Give Fans a Great Show at Whisky on LA’s Sunset Strip
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  • Todd Rundgren at Saban - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
    Todd Rundgren Rips to Close ‘White Knight’ Tour on NYE 2018
    January 2, 2018 Comments Off on Todd Rundgren Rips to Close ‘White Knight’ Tour on NYE 2018

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Reviews

  • Des Rocs, Romes and Velvet Chains Rock The El Rey Theatre to Throngs of Devoted Fans
    April 10, 2026 Comments Off on Des Rocs, Romes and Velvet Chains Rock The El Rey Theatre to Throngs of Devoted Fans
  • Charley Crockett Releases ‘Age Of The Ram,’ Third Installment of ‘Sagebrush Trilogy’
    April 6, 2026 Comments Off on Charley Crockett Releases ‘Age Of The Ram,’ Third Installment of ‘Sagebrush Trilogy’
  • Slightly Stoopid Unveils Road Trippin Summer Tour 2026 and Stops at Festivals Across US
    March 24, 2026 Comments Off on Slightly Stoopid Unveils Road Trippin Summer Tour 2026 and Stops at Festivals Across US

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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
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    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

  • Texas Headhunters ‘Superblues’ Group Coming to a Stage Near You
    August 8, 2025 Comments Off on Texas Headhunters ‘Superblues’ Group Coming to a Stage Near You
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    Bob Ezrin Tells NAMM Attendees to be Precise on Music Terminology
    January 24, 2014 Comments Off on Bob Ezrin Tells NAMM Attendees to be Precise on Music Terminology
  • Music Photographer Henry Diltz Has Hundreds of Album Covers And Now He has a Lucie Award
    October 22, 2015 Comments Off on Music Photographer Henry Diltz Has Hundreds of Album Covers And Now He has a Lucie Award
  • Iggy Pop Wraps Tour - Photo by Paul McAlpine
    Iggy Pop Shows No Signs of ‘Shutdown’ with Tour Finale at The Anthem in Washington, D.C.
    October 2, 2025 Comments Off on Iggy Pop Shows No Signs of ‘Shutdown’ with Tour Finale at The Anthem in Washington, D.C.
  • Timothy White - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
    Morrison Hotel Gallery Presents ‘Parental Advisory: Explicit Images,’ Photos of Hip Hop’s Greats
    September 16, 2016 Comments Off on Morrison Hotel Gallery Presents ‘Parental Advisory: Explicit Images,’ Photos of Hip Hop’s Greats
  • Doctor Striker to Bring Electro-Rock Therapy to So Cal Venues This Week
    February 13, 2018 Comments Off on Doctor Striker to Bring Electro-Rock Therapy to So Cal Venues This Week
  • Pond Surfs the Lodge Room and into the Hearts of U.S. Fans – Photos + Review
    May 21, 2024 Comments Off on Pond Surfs the Lodge Room and into the Hearts of U.S. Fans – Photos + Review




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