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Musicians

RIP Matthew Seligman, Beloved Bassist of Thompson Twins, Thomas Dolby, Soft Boys Passes at 64

April 17, 2020 News Comments Off on RIP Matthew Seligman, Beloved Bassist of Thompson Twins, Thomas Dolby, Soft Boys Passes at 64

By DONNA BALANCIA Matthew Seligman, who played bass with Thomas Dolby, the Thompson Twins and The Soft Boys passed away on April 17 from a stroke following a diagnosis of COVID-19. He was 64. Earlier […]

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
concerts

‘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 […]

interviews

Iggy Pop Photographer Paul McAlpine: The Lean Times Were Fun Times on Tour with Iggy

October 20, 2019 News Comments Off on Iggy Pop Photographer Paul McAlpine: The Lean Times Were Fun Times on Tour with Iggy

McAlpine’s ‘Bare + Real’ Book Signing Events to Include Rare Stories and Images By DONNA BALANCIA Life comes full circle for Paul McAlpine who has published a photo book documenting his years on the road […]

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 […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

  • Grace McKagan Heats Up The Harvard and Stone Stage in Hollywood
    November 17, 2021 Comments Off on Grace McKagan Heats Up The Harvard and Stone Stage in Hollywood
  • Billy Bob Thornton and Boxmasters Kick Off Tour at The Mint
    July 15, 2018 Comments Off on Billy Bob Thornton and Boxmasters Kick Off Tour at The Mint
  • 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’
  • Jenny Lewis Invites Guest Jackson Browne on Stage During her Show at The Hollywood Palladium
    May 12, 2019 Comments Off on Jenny Lewis Invites Guest Jackson Browne on Stage During her Show at The Hollywood Palladium
  • Flyin Jay - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
    Fishbone Takes Stage Diving to New Levels as Angelo Moore and ‘Soldiers’ Take Over The Roxy
    December 21, 2015 Comments Off on Fishbone Takes Stage Diving to New Levels as Angelo Moore and ‘Soldiers’ Take Over The Roxy

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Reviews

  • 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
  • The Chameleons rock The Belasco in LA - Photos by Notes From Vivace
    Chameleons Wrap ‘Arctic Moon’ Tour and Deliver Driving Tracks to Longtime Fans
    October 14, 2025 Comments Off on Chameleons Wrap ‘Arctic Moon’ Tour and Deliver Driving Tracks to Longtime Fans
  • New York Band, Laveda, Tours the US with Third Studio Album ‘Love, Darla’
    October 6, 2025 Comments Off on New York Band, Laveda, Tours the US with Third Studio Album ‘Love, Darla’

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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

  • Interview: Aryeè The Gem Shares Her Evening With Us at The Fonda in Los Angeles
    March 12, 2024 Comments Off on Interview: Aryeè The Gem Shares Her Evening With Us at The Fonda in Los Angeles
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    Loren Molinare Talks DoGs Doc, Little Caesar, Detroit Trip with Glitter Trash
    April 19, 2016 Comments Off on Loren Molinare Talks DoGs Doc, Little Caesar, Detroit Trip with Glitter Trash
  • EXCLUSIVE: Tom Cusimano of The Walcotts Gives Solo Show For CaliforniaRocker.com
    April 11, 2017 Comments Off on EXCLUSIVE: Tom Cusimano of The Walcotts Gives Solo Show For CaliforniaRocker.com
  • Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum at the Whisky A Go Go - Photo by Donna Balancia for California Rocker
    The California Rocker Interview: Soul Asylum Founder Dave Pirner Talks ‘Change of Fortune’
    June 29, 2016 Comments Off on The California Rocker Interview: Soul Asylum Founder Dave Pirner Talks ‘Change of Fortune’
  • Dead Milkmen © 2015 Heather Harris
    The Dead Milkmen Speak – Q and A Interview with Dean Clean Sabatino
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  • The Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown with Angelo Moore Drop Funky Track, ‘When the Juice Ran Out’
    August 11, 2025 Comments Off on The Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown with Angelo Moore Drop Funky Track, ‘When the Juice Ran Out’
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    ‘BOOM: A Film About the Sonics’ Screens in LA, Opens in Select Theaters
    September 3, 2024 Comments Off on ‘BOOM: A Film About the Sonics’ Screens in LA, Opens in Select Theaters




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