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Petra Haden, James Williamson and Frank Meyer - Photo by Heather Harris
interviews

INTERVIEW: James Williamson Returns to Rock N Roll with ‘Behind The Shade’

March 26, 2018 News Comments Off on INTERVIEW: James Williamson Returns to Rock N Roll with ‘Behind The Shade’

By DONNA BALANCIA, PHOTOS By HEATHER HARRIS What lies Behind The Shade? For the new band, James Williamson and The Pink Hearts, a seriously rockin’ collection of music. Williamson has teamed with Frank Meyer and […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

The Blessings Rock The Heather Harris Photo Exhibit at Pop Obscure Records in Downtown LA

May 8, 2017 News Comments Off on The Blessings Rock The Heather Harris Photo Exhibit at Pop Obscure Records in Downtown LA

Musicians, Artists and Friends on Hand at Showing By DONNA BALANCIA The Blessings performed as fans of photography and music gathered at Pop Obscure Records in downtown L.A. for an exhibit by photographer Heather Harris. […]

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 […]

James Williamson, Petra Haden and Joe Cardamone - Photo by Heather Harris
By DONNA BALANCIA

Setting the Standard: James Williamson Engineers Unique Sounds with New Collaborations

August 15, 2016 News Comments Off on Setting the Standard: James Williamson Engineers Unique Sounds with New Collaborations

‘Blues Jumped The Rabbit’ is Williamson’s Latest Single By DONNA BALANCIA James Williamson believes that change is energizing. “I like to collaborate with different people and this was a great opportunity,” said Williamson of his […]

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 […]

The Who, 1970 - Photo © Heather Harris, used by California Rocker with permissions
By DONNA BALANCIA

Rock Photogs Heather Harris and Markus Cuff: Let Your Lens Find The Truth

May 12, 2015 News Comments Off on Rock Photogs Heather Harris and Markus Cuff: Let Your Lens Find The Truth

Heather Harris and Markus Cuff are two outstanding rock and roll photographers from different eras, with different styles, and with different specialties.  But they both agree the way to handle a challenging and restrictive age […]

Jello Biafra, Cheetah Chrome, Lisa Kekaula, Carolyn Wonderland were among performers at Re-Licked Show - photo by Donna Balancia
Video

James Williamson ‘Re-Licked’ Show Featuring Biafra, Mosshart, Released On Video

April 11, 2015 News Comments Off on James Williamson ‘Re-Licked’ Show Featuring Biafra, Mosshart, Released On Video

Last January, The Stooges’ influential guitarist James Williamson gathered together some of his alternative A-List pals and put on the ‘Re-Licked’ show at the Bootleg.  It rocked the house. The Re-Licked show featured Alison Mosshart, […]

Alison Mosshart and James Williamson - Photo © 2015 Heather Harris
Concert Advances

James Williamson’s ‘Re-Licked’ Show: ‘Alternative Music’s A-List’ Brings Raw Power to New Project

January 20, 2015 News 2

Alison Mosshart, Jello Biafra, Cheetah Chrome Bring It to Bootleg Show STORY By DONNA BALANCIA, PHOTOS By HEATHER HARRIS SILVER LAKE — There was a kitchen drawer at our house that had all sorts of […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

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California Rocker®

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Vintage Interviews

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