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Review: Elvis Costello is Both Hero and Villain of ‘The Boy Named If’

February 5, 2022 News Comments Off on Review: Elvis Costello is Both Hero and Villain of ‘The Boy Named If’

By RICK SCHINDLER My wife winces when I play The Boy Named If. The latest album by Elvis Costello and the Imposters sounds “muddy,” a music-expert friend of mine complains. No, this is not easy-listening […]

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U.S. EXCLUSIVE: Paul McCartney Releases Never-Before-Seen Photos for ‘Flowers’ Re-Release

February 27, 2017 News Comments Off on U.S. EXCLUSIVE: Paul McCartney Releases Never-Before-Seen Photos for ‘Flowers’ Re-Release

Photos by LINDA MCCARTNEY, Story By DONNA BALANCIA With a month to go until the release of the reissue of Paul McCartney’s classic album Flowers In The Dirt (the 10th installment of the GRAMMY Award-winning Paul McCartney Archive […]

Alison Mosshart and James Williamson - Photo © 2015 Heather Harris
Awards

Musicians Have More Power Than They Believe; They Gave California Rocker The Awards in 2015

December 30, 2015 News Comments Off on Musicians Have More Power Than They Believe; They Gave California Rocker The Awards in 2015

Extraordinary musicians who each took a gamble helped CaliforniaRocker.com earn awards from major journalism organizations this year. Donna Balancia’s video coverage of “The New Basement Tapes: One Night Only,” was good enough to earn California […]

California Rocker's coverage of The New Basement Tapes earned the young digital publication an LA Press Club nomination - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
Awards

California Rocker Nabs Second ‘Best Blog’ Nom from LA Press Club

August 8, 2015 News Comments Off on California Rocker Nabs Second ‘Best Blog’ Nom from LA Press Club

California Rocker’s Coverage of ‘New Basement Tapes: One Night’ Only Earns Blog a Finalist Spot California Rocker has been nominated in the Best Individual Blog category for its coverage of The New Basement Tapes: One […]

The New Basement Tapes perform Card Shark - photo by Donna Balancia
Musicians

The New Basement Tapes ‘One Night Only’ Concert

November 14, 2014 News Comments Off on The New Basement Tapes ‘One Night Only’ Concert

Johnny Depp and Haim Join ‘Superband’ By DONNA BALANCIA — The New Basement Tapes proved work and friendship can indeed mix, performing a “one and only” show that knocked the socks off a curious LA […]

The New Basement Tapes at Montalban Theater - photos and videos © Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

The New Basement Tapes: An Amazing One-Off Performance

October 15, 2014 News Comments Off on The New Basement Tapes: An Amazing One-Off Performance

By DONNA BALANCIA in HOLLYWOOD — The New Basement Tapes gave a one-off performance that blew the house away at the Montalban Theater in Hollywood. Johnny Depp and Haim joined Elvis Costello and major music stars […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

  • Mike Love at The Mint Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
    Mike Love, Schuyler Fisk, Sam Marcey Talk Story With Crowd at The Mint
    May 23, 2015 Comments Off on Mike Love, Schuyler Fisk, Sam Marcey Talk Story With Crowd at The Mint
  • Jess and Andrew Moon Honey - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
    Moon Honey: Asian Opera + U.S. Fuzz
    December 19, 2017 Comments Off on Moon Honey: Asian Opera + U.S. Fuzz
  • Robbie Grey of Modern English at the Echoplex - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
    Modern English: All These Years Later, Legendary New Wave Band Does More Than ‘Melt With You’
    May 18, 2016 Comments Off on Modern English: All These Years Later, Legendary New Wave Band Does More Than ‘Melt With You’
  • Kim Shattuck © Donna Balancia
    California Rocker Names Top Shows of the Quarter: Pandoras, Marley, Hearts
    March 16, 2016 Comments Off on California Rocker Names Top Shows of the Quarter: Pandoras, Marley, Hearts
  • Review: Hans Zimmer Mesmerizes Audience at The Shrine With an Awe-Inspiring Performance
    August 18, 2017 Comments Off on Review: Hans Zimmer Mesmerizes Audience at The Shrine With an Awe-Inspiring Performance

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Reviews

  • ‘Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh’ Auction Gives Famous Rocker a Chance to ‘Get More Stuff’
    November 12, 2025 Comments Off on ‘Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh’ Auction Gives Famous Rocker a Chance to ‘Get More Stuff’
  • Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony Takes Center Stage in LA
    November 9, 2025 Comments Off on Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony Takes Center Stage in LA
  • 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

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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
  • The Ocean Blue - Darin Back image
    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

  • Tedeschi Trucks Band to Release Live Album ‘Mad Dogs’ Featuring the Late Leon Russell
    July 11, 2025 Comments Off on Tedeschi Trucks Band to Release Live Album ‘Mad Dogs’ Featuring the Late Leon Russell
  • Cindy Lee Berryhill by Donna Balancia
    Cindy Lee Berryhill To Release New Album, ‘The Adventurist,’ Truly a Transcendent Labor of Love
    November 5, 2016 Comments Off on Cindy Lee Berryhill To Release New Album, ‘The Adventurist,’ Truly a Transcendent Labor of Love
  • Ray Goren Photo Donna Balancia California Rocker
    Ray Goren, Young Blues Guitar Phenom, Talks Technology and Fond Memories of Leon Russell
    February 2, 2017 Comments Off on Ray Goren, Young Blues Guitar Phenom, Talks Technology and Fond Memories of Leon Russell
  • Freebo Drops 'If Not Now When,' Hosts CD Party at McCabe's
    Freebo In Front: Renowned Bassist Fetes Solo Release with Show at McCabe’s
    September 3, 2015 Comments Off on Freebo In Front: Renowned Bassist Fetes Solo Release with Show at McCabe’s
  • Dick Dale still rippin' - Photo © 1994 Heather Harris
    Interview: Guitar Legend Dick Dale Still Rippin’ The Surf Guitar Sound
    December 13, 2015 Comments Off on Interview: Guitar Legend Dick Dale Still Rippin’ The Surf Guitar Sound
  • No Values Punk Festival Delivers Danzig, Iggy and Crowd Surfers to Pomona
    June 11, 2024 Comments Off on No Values Punk Festival Delivers Danzig, Iggy and Crowd Surfers to Pomona
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    The Dead Milkmen Tell Their Story: In Their Own Words
    March 14, 2020 Comments Off on The Dead Milkmen Tell Their Story: In Their Own Words




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