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Deap Vally - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Q and A: Deap Vally Duo Plays This Weekend’s Aftershock Fest, Preps New Songs

October 20, 2017 News Comments Off on Q and A: Deap Vally Duo Plays This Weekend’s Aftershock Fest, Preps New Songs

Deap Vally is on a success streak, coming off the fabulous Desert Daze festival in Joshua Tree, and this weekend playing the mondo huge Aftershock fest in Sacramento. Deap Vally — comprised of drummer Julie […]

Lindsey Troy of Deap Vally rips it up at Desert Days - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

Courtney and Kurt, Deap Vally Kick Off Desert Daze 2017 in Joshua Tree

October 14, 2017 News Comments Off on Courtney and Kurt, Deap Vally Kick Off Desert Daze 2017 in Joshua Tree

By DONNA BALANCIA JOSHUA TREE — Desert Daze 2017 got off with a rousing start as Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile and the beautiful rockers Deap Vally took command of their respective stages in Joshua […]

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By DONNA BALANCIA

Rare Photos of Iggy Pop, Queen, By Paul McAlpine on Display at Mr. Musichead Gallery

October 12, 2017 News Comments Off on Rare Photos of Iggy Pop, Queen, By Paul McAlpine on Display at Mr. Musichead Gallery

Paul McAlpine Photography Work Hits Hollywood Rock photographer Paul McAlpine has always looked ahead, but today he looks back on his work. McAlpine has curated a show of his outstanding images of iconic rock stars, […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Desert Daze 2017: Interview With Knitting Factory President and CEO Morgan Margolis

October 10, 2017 News Comments Off on Desert Daze 2017: Interview With Knitting Factory President and CEO Morgan Margolis

Desert Daze 2017 features some of the biggest headliners in the event’s history. Spaceland, Moonblock and Knitting Factory Entertainment are the three powerhouse promoters behind Desert Daze in Indio. The festival holds a lot of […]

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Best LA Concerts of 2016: Big Stars in Small Venues, Young Trailblazers, and California Rockers

December 30, 2016 News Comments Off on Best LA Concerts of 2016: Big Stars in Small Venues, Young Trailblazers, and California Rockers

Bob Weir, Desert Trip, Eagles of Death Metal, The Cure, Make Beautiful Music in 2016 Eagles of Death Metal at The Teragram Ballroom The band members in The Eagles of Death Metal have coped with […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Television, Primus, Brian Jonestown Massacre Bring The ‘Cool Factor’ to Hot Desert Daze Festival

October 18, 2016 News Comments Off on Television, Primus, Brian Jonestown Massacre Bring The ‘Cool Factor’ to Hot Desert Daze Festival

In Its Fifth Year, Desert Daze Growing in Status By DONNA BALANCIA Desert Daze 2016 brought a top lineup of bands and a wildly eclectic, 3-day fashion show to the normally low-key Joshua Tree, and […]

By JOHN DALY

Television, Deerhunter and Primus Among The Vast Number of Performers at Desert Daze Fest

October 14, 2016 News Comments Off on Television, Deerhunter and Primus Among The Vast Number of Performers at Desert Daze Fest

By JOHN DALY Desert Daze, the little festival that could, has emerged as a viable competitor on the concert-goer’s live event calendar. The festival continues to draw top talent each year. Television, Deerhunter, Primus and […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

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California Rocker®

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