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T.S.O.L. Enlists Punk Pals with Release of New Album, ‘A-Side Graffiti’

February 27, 2024 News Comments Off on T.S.O.L. Enlists Punk Pals with Release of New Album, ‘A-Side Graffiti’

Release – Legendary SoCal punks T.S.O.L. have released their ninth studio album A-Side Graffiti via Kitten Robot Records. The album was produced by Paul Roessler. T.S.O.L. remains true to their punk roots by weaving symphonic […]

Live Reviews

David Bowie Celebration: A Constellation of Talent Shines Bright in the Nighttime Sky

March 7, 2020 News Comments Off on David Bowie Celebration: A Constellation of Talent Shines Bright in the Nighttime Sky

Photos and Words By DONNA BALANCIA A host of heavenly performers including Corey Glover, Mike Garson, Kevin Armstrong and Joe Sumner showed star power at The Rose in Pasadena for A Bowie Celebration. A Bowie […]

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‘A Bowie Celebration’ Featuring David Bowie’s Bandmates Kicks Off North American Tour

March 2, 2020 News Comments Off on ‘A Bowie Celebration’ Featuring David Bowie’s Bandmates Kicks Off North American Tour

David Bowie’s Longtime Collaborator Mike Garson Opens Up About Undiscovered and Lost Music By DONNA BALANCIA A Bowie Celebration, a special tour of David Bowie’s musicians and friends, launches tonight at The Belly Up in […]

Musicians

Kevin Armstrong Lets His Light Finally Shine Bright with New Album ‘Run’ 

March 22, 2019 News Comments Off on Kevin Armstrong Lets His Light Finally Shine Bright with New Album ‘Run’ 

Sideman and Collaborator to David Bowie, Iggy Pop and Morrissey Goes Solo By DONNA BALANCIA Kevin Armstrong isn’t a household name, but he’s probably in your house. With his new solo album, Run, the sideman […]

Kevin Armstrong with Iggy Pop in 1986 - Photo by Paul McAlpine
Festivals

EXCLUSIVE: Guitarist and Producer Kevin Armstrong Talks ‘Second Chance’ With Iggy Pop

July 23, 2017 News Comments Off on EXCLUSIVE: Guitarist and Producer Kevin Armstrong Talks ‘Second Chance’ With Iggy Pop

Photos by PAUL McALPINE Kevin Armstrong has played with some of the most creative and and famous frontmen in music. He worked with not only David Bowie, but he has performed and led the bands […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Heather Harris to Exhibit Her Famous Rock Images at Pop Obscure Records From May 6 Through June 18

May 1, 2017 News Comments Off on Heather Harris to Exhibit Her Famous Rock Images at Pop Obscure Records From May 6 Through June 18

The Blessings To Play Opening Night Party By DONNA BALANCIA Heather Harris has had a unique perspective from her vantage point as rock photographer in the pit since 1967.  There isn’t much this sharpeye doesn’t […]

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Musicians

VIDEO: Iggy Pop Classic, ‘The Idiot’ Celebrates 40th Anniversary, And Here’s How It All Came About

March 10, 2017 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Iggy Pop Classic, ‘The Idiot’ Celebrates 40th Anniversary, And Here’s How It All Came About

Photo By PAUL MCALPINE, Story By JOHN DALY In honor of the 40th anniversary of The Idiot, the famous collaboration between Iggy Pop and David Bowie, here is a video that tells the story of […]

David Bowie and Fernando Aceves
By DONNA BALANCIA

David Bowie in Mexico City: Photog Fernando Aceves Captures ‘The Chameleon’ in Forest Lawn Exhibit

January 26, 2017 News Comments Off on David Bowie in Mexico City: Photog Fernando Aceves Captures ‘The Chameleon’ in Forest Lawn Exhibit

Bowie in Mexico City By Fernando Aceves By DONNA BALANCIA David Bowie loved Mexico City and back in 1997, he spent three days with photographer Fernando Aceves touring the city’s historic museums and the pyramids. […]

Mavis Staples Photo © Donna Balancia
Musicians

GRAMMYs 2016 – Dearly Departed Musicians Upstaged Those Still Here

February 15, 2016 News Comments Off on GRAMMYs 2016 – Dearly Departed Musicians Upstaged Those Still Here

Full List of Winners Here; Lady Gaga, Hollywood Vampires Mesmerize By DONNA BALANCIA – It was a rough year for the music business and the 58th annual GRAMMY Awards reflected that, as dead musicians took […]

Photo by Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

Lives of Lemmy and Bowie Celebrated in Venues Across L.A.

January 18, 2016 News Comments Off on Lives of Lemmy and Bowie Celebrated in Venues Across L.A.

Monty’s Bar and Rainbow Among Bowie Party Places – By DONNA BALANCIA – They reminisced about everything from prank phone calls to whisky days, as across LA friends and fans of David Bowie and Lemmy […]

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David Bowie’s New Release ‘Blackstar’ Covers His Own Death, Fans Grieve

January 11, 2016 News Comments Off on David Bowie’s New Release ‘Blackstar’ Covers His Own Death, Fans Grieve

Grief And Shock Around the World By DONNA BALANCIA How long had David Bowie been suffering under the cloak of silence regarding his cancer diagnosis? We know he had been making music until his final […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

  • REVIEW: Simple Minds Proves to be More Than ‘The Breakfast Club’ in Concert
    October 31, 2018 Comments Off on REVIEW: Simple Minds Proves to be More Than ‘The Breakfast Club’ in Concert
  • 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
  • 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
  • Zealyn - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
    Elle Belle and Dream Machines Prove Chinatown LA is Still the Place to Find New Alternative Acts
    September 4, 2017 Comments Off on Elle Belle and Dream Machines Prove Chinatown LA is Still the Place to Find New Alternative Acts
  • MusiCares Raises $8M+ Honoring Tom Petty as Person of the Year
    February 11, 2017 Comments Off on MusiCares Raises $8M+ Honoring Tom Petty as Person of the Year

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Reviews

  • 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
  • The Chameleons rock The Belasco in LA - Photos by Notes From Vivace
    Chameleons Wrap ‘Arctic Moon’ Tour and Deliver Driving Tracks to Longtime Fans
    October 14, 2025 Comments Off on Chameleons Wrap ‘Arctic Moon’ Tour and Deliver Driving Tracks to Longtime Fans
  • New York Band, Laveda, Tours the US with Third Studio Album ‘Love, Darla’
    October 6, 2025 Comments Off on New York Band, Laveda, Tours the US with Third Studio Album ‘Love, Darla’

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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
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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

  • Jeff White at the helm of KRML - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
    KRML of Carmel, California – Trailblazer for Independent Commercial Radio Stations
    March 19, 2016 Comments Off on KRML of Carmel, California – Trailblazer for Independent Commercial Radio Stations
  • The Dandy Warhols Take The Bellwether by Storm in Memorable LA Show
    October 9, 2025 Comments Off on The Dandy Warhols Take The Bellwether by Storm in Memorable LA Show
  • Jess Joy - All photos by Notes From Vivace
    Jess Joy Returns and Highlights from the November Haze Festival
    November 22, 2023 Comments Off on Jess Joy Returns and Highlights from the November Haze Festival
  • Dope Lemon Delivers Australian Charm and ‘Golden Wolf’ at The Novo in LA
    May 28, 2025 Comments Off on Dope Lemon Delivers Australian Charm and ‘Golden Wolf’ at The Novo in LA
  • Iggy Pop at Project Pabst in Portland - Photo by Paul McAlpine us rocker
    Iggy Pop’s Popularity Hits the Heights, But Rock Star Just Wants to ‘Go To The Beach’
    August 3, 2025 Comments Off on Iggy Pop’s Popularity Hits the Heights, But Rock Star Just Wants to ‘Go To The Beach’
  • 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
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    ‘BOOM: A Film About the Sonics’ Screens in LA, Opens in Select Theaters
    September 3, 2024 Comments Off on ‘BOOM: A Film About the Sonics’ Screens in LA, Opens in Select Theaters




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