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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 […]

Mike Garson and David Bowie always good-natured - Courtesy Mike Garson
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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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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 […]

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    No Longer The Little ‘Brokechella,’ BROKE LA Fest Grows into its New Name
    April 23, 2016 Comments Off on No Longer The Little ‘Brokechella,’ BROKE LA Fest Grows into its New Name
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    The Dandy Warhols and Pow! Bring Crowds to Teragram Ballroom
    December 2, 2017 Comments Off on The Dandy Warhols and Pow! Bring Crowds to Teragram Ballroom
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    July 8, 2019 Comments Off on Chrissie Hynde Shows Range with Eclectic Performance at Hollywood Bowl
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    February 19, 2018 Comments Off on Good Nights at Cafe Nela Prove the Place is for Punks
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    James Lee Stanley: ‘Alive At Last’ is an Album That Inspires and Feels Good
    September 7, 2016 Comments Off on James Lee Stanley: ‘Alive At Last’ is an Album That Inspires and Feels Good

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    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
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    April 28, 2023 Comments Off on Inspirational Smitty The Creator Rises from the Streets of Little Haiti to Global Fame
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    August 15, 2022 Comments Off on For Famed Rock Photog, Wet Leg Reminiscent of Early Days of Queen
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    July 21, 2022 Comments Off on Robert Plant and Alison Krauss ‘Raising The Roof’ Tour Heads West

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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
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    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
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    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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    Bruce Springsteen Celebrates John Fogerty at American Music Honors
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    July 28, 2017 Comments Off on EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Cheetah Chrome Revives ‘Dead Boys,’ Talks Tour, New Album
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    Photographer Mathieu Bitton Shares Colorful Life Through Images
    November 2, 2016 Comments Off on Photographer Mathieu Bitton Shares Colorful Life Through Images
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    GIFT Brings the Sounds of ‘Illuminator’ to Los Angeles Venues – An Interview
    June 10, 2024 Comments Off on GIFT Brings the Sounds of ‘Illuminator’ to Los Angeles Venues – An Interview
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    August 22, 2025 Comments Off on Broadway and TV Star Brandon Victor Davis Releases Video Single ‘Hotel California’
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    ‘BOOM: A Film About the Sonics’ Screens in LA, Opens in Select Theaters
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