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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 […]

Musicians

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
News

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
Musicians

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
By DONNA BALANCIA

The New Basement Tapes with Elvis Costello invite Johnny Depp for ‘One Night Only’ Show

November 14, 2014 News Comments Off on The New Basement Tapes with Elvis Costello invite Johnny Depp for ‘One Night Only’ Show

Depp and Haim Join ‘Superband’ Photos and video by DONNA BALANCIA — LOS ANGELES – The New Basement Tapes proved work and friendship can indeed mix, performing a “one and only” show that knocked the […]

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 […]

California Rocker®

  • Tinlicker ‘Moves’ the Audience With Dazzling Audio-Visual Performance in Los Angeles
    October 13, 2026 Comments Off on Tinlicker ‘Moves’ the Audience With Dazzling Audio-Visual Performance in Los Angeles
  • Wednesday Week Reunites With Live Shows, an EP of Beloved Covers + New Video – Watch
    October 11, 2026 Comments Off on Wednesday Week Reunites With Live Shows, an EP of Beloved Covers + New Video – Watch
  • Sass Jordan, Rock Vocalist, Songwriter, and ‘Irreplaceable Being of Light ,’ Passes at 65
    October 5, 2026 Comments Off on Sass Jordan, Rock Vocalist, Songwriter, and ‘Irreplaceable Being of Light ,’ Passes at 65
  • Castle Rat rocked the fans in Los Angeles - Photos (c) 2026 by Notes From Vivace
    Castle Rat Rocks Tunes of Ancient Lore in Support of New Album ‘The Bestiary’
    October 4, 2026 Comments Off on Castle Rat Rocks Tunes of Ancient Lore in Support of New Album ‘The Bestiary’
  • Sébastien Tellier Delivers French Flavor to the Fans in Support of Album ‘Kiss The Beast’
    September 28, 2026 Comments Off on Sébastien Tellier Delivers French Flavor to the Fans in Support of Album ‘Kiss The Beast’

Classic US Rocker Reviews

  • Hold The Champagne: New York Duo Banks and Steelz Put on a Rowdy Show at The El Rey Theatre
    April 18, 2017 Comments Off on Hold The Champagne: New York Duo Banks and Steelz Put on a Rowdy Show at The El Rey Theatre
  • The Buttertones: Dreamy Surf Guys and Swooning Girls at The Hi Hat
    May 3, 2017 Comments Off on The Buttertones: Dreamy Surf Guys and Swooning Girls at The Hi Hat
  • Hudson - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
    HUDSON The Band Prove Music’s Healing Power; Rockers Raise Money, Toys for Children’s Hospital
    December 8, 2015 Comments Off on HUDSON The Band Prove Music’s Healing Power; Rockers Raise Money, Toys for Children’s Hospital
  • Spike of Quireboys - All photos by Craig Hammons
    Review: The Quireboys with The Raskins Tear Down House of Blues in Anaheim  
    February 23, 2020 Comments Off on Review: The Quireboys with The Raskins Tear Down House of Blues in Anaheim  
  • 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

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Reviews

  • Deep Purple Release Video for Title Track of Latest Album, ‘Splat!’ – Watch Here
    October 23, 2026 Comments Off on Deep Purple Release Video for Title Track of Latest Album, ‘Splat!’ – Watch Here
  • Blondie Drops Single ‘Spectral Eyes,’ First Track off Upcoming Album ‘High Noon’
    October 15, 2026 Comments Off on Blondie Drops Single ‘Spectral Eyes,’ First Track off Upcoming Album ‘High Noon’
  • Sébastien Tellier Delivers French Flavor to the Fans in Support of Album ‘Kiss The Beast’
    September 28, 2026 Comments Off on Sébastien Tellier Delivers French Flavor to the Fans in Support of Album ‘Kiss The Beast’

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East Coast Rocker

  • Long Island Music and Entertainment and Hall of Fame Hosts Second Annual Music Film Fest
    August 28, 2026 Comments Off on Long Island Music and Entertainment and Hall of Fame Hosts Second Annual Music Film Fest
  • Young The Giant, ASF, Annapolis, US Rocker
    Young The Giant, Valerie June, to Perform at Annapolis Songwriters Fest in September
    July 22, 2026 Comments Off on Young The Giant, Valerie June, to Perform at Annapolis Songwriters Fest in September
  • 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’

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Vintage Interviews

  • Ace Frehley of KISS Fame, Passes Away at 74
    October 17, 2025 Comments Off on Ace Frehley of KISS Fame, Passes Away at 74
  • Spin Records
    Record Store Day in SoCal Scores a Hit with Collectors, Music Lovers
    April 19, 2014 Comments Off on Record Store Day in SoCal Scores a Hit with Collectors, Music Lovers
  • Jamie Hince Morrison Hotel Gallery
    Photographs by Jamie Hince on Display at Morrison Hotel Gallery LA
    October 30, 2014 Comments Off on Photographs by Jamie Hince on Display at Morrison Hotel Gallery LA
  • Desert Daze 2017: Interview With Knitting Factory President and CEO Morgan Margolis
    October 10, 2017 Comments Off on Desert Daze 2017: Interview With Knitting Factory President and CEO Morgan Margolis
  • Podcast: Elliott Smith Album ‘Figure 8’ Turns 20, Reporter Still Seeks ‘Justice’
    April 7, 2020 Comments Off on Podcast: Elliott Smith Album ‘Figure 8’ Turns 20, Reporter Still Seeks ‘Justice’
  • Stevie Salas California Rocker
    How Rock Stars Pick Their Guitars: Stevie Salas
    March 13, 2014 Comments Off on How Rock Stars Pick Their Guitars: Stevie Salas
  • Billy Joel Symposium to Take Place in June, Long Island Hall Seeking Research Papers
    January 8, 2026 Comments Off on Billy Joel Symposium to Take Place in June, Long Island Hall Seeking Research Papers

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