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Cruefest Hollywood 2016: Rockers Give Back and Give Fans a Great Show at Whisky on LA’s Sunset Strip

August 7, 2016 News 1

By DONNA BALANCIA – A range of rockers take part in this charity every year and 2016 was no different. Featuring bands from all over the world, Cruefest Hollywood rocks. Bands on hand were Mick […]

Se7en Reasons Why - Photo © 2016 Donna Balanci
Live Reviews

Cruefest Hollywood: Metal Artists With Hearts of Gold Come to Whisky A Go Go and Play for Charity

July 27, 2016 News Comments Off on Cruefest Hollywood: Metal Artists With Hearts of Gold Come to Whisky A Go Go and Play for Charity

By DONNA BALANCIA – The 15th Annual Cruefest Hollywood will be held this Saturday at the Whisky A Go-Go and while it’s a fun concert event, it’s purpose is serious: To help fight cancer. “Cruefest […]

Live Reviews

Local Band, L.A. Story, Nabs Cutaway Segment on ‘America’s Got Talent’

February 5, 2016 News Comments Off on Local Band, L.A. Story, Nabs Cutaway Segment on ‘America’s Got Talent’

L.A. Story: ‘Keep Rock Alive’ By DONNA BALANCIA – Local “feel-good” rock band, L.A. Story will have a shot at the big-time when the guys do a tryout Saturday for the NBCTV hit show America’s […]

Jack Cash with Downtown Attraction and Stevie D. of Buckcherry - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

CrueFest Hollywood 2015: Metal Shows its Golden Heart at Charity Event

August 10, 2015 News Comments Off on CrueFest Hollywood 2015: Metal Shows its Golden Heart at Charity Event

CrueFest Hollywood Raises Cash to Help People With Cancer By MALIA BALANCIA – Rock and Roll may never forgive, but it knows how to give back. The stage at the Whisky A Go-Go was rockin’ […]

Carl Crew of CIA - Photo © Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Rock Show — Not Freak Show — at California Institute of Abnormalarts

August 9, 2015 News Comments Off on Rock Show — Not Freak Show — at California Institute of Abnormalarts

By DONNA BALANCIA – When popular Los Angeles bands Stereo Love, L.A. Story and Rebel Hotel have a rock show at a freak show museum, you get big bang for the buck. The three bands […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

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    Honest Thieves, Them Guns, Rock DTLA’s 5 Star Bar
    September 24, 2014 Comments Off on Honest Thieves, Them Guns, Rock DTLA’s 5 Star Bar
  • Gwen Stefani - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
    No Doubt, Metallica, Help Save The Day for Rock In Rio USA
    May 10, 2015 1
  • Le Butcherettes Cause Havoc at Alex’s Bar in Long Beach, Support At The Drive In at The Shrine Saturday
    May 12, 2017 Comments Off on Le Butcherettes Cause Havoc at Alex’s Bar in Long Beach, Support At The Drive In at The Shrine Saturday
  • Easy Friend, Magic Bronson at Hi Hat
    January 21, 2018 Comments Off on Easy Friend, Magic Bronson at Hi Hat
  • The Interrupters leap into the fray - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
    The Interrupters, SWMRS Energize Fonda Theatre with High Energy Show
    October 29, 2017 Comments Off on The Interrupters, SWMRS Energize Fonda Theatre with High Energy Show

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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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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

  • Johnny Winter California Rocker
    Johnny Winter Interview: Guitar Great is ‘Just Having Fun Again’
    March 30, 2014 Comments Off on Johnny Winter Interview: Guitar Great is ‘Just Having Fun Again’
  • Review + Photos: Cursive Celebrates 10th LP ‘Devourer’ at The Regent in LA
    February 16, 2025 Comments Off on Review + Photos: Cursive Celebrates 10th LP ‘Devourer’ at The Regent in LA
  • Kirk Hammett, Adam Clayton, Tommy Lee Items Hit the Block at Julien’s Auctions
    October 29, 2025 Comments Off on Kirk Hammett, Adam Clayton, Tommy Lee Items Hit the Block at Julien’s Auctions
  • Texas Headhunters ‘Superblues’ Group Coming to a Stage Near You
    August 8, 2025 Comments Off on Texas Headhunters ‘Superblues’ Group Coming to a Stage Near You
  • Jess Joy - All photos by Notes From Vivace
    Jess Joy Returns and Highlights from the November Haze Festival
    November 22, 2023 Comments Off on Jess Joy Returns and Highlights from the November Haze Festival
  • ‘Tighty Whiteys,’ Featuring Frontman Ron Young, Bare Their Soul With Upcoming Malibu Gigs in 2016
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  • Dick Dale California Rocker
    Music is Medicine for ‘King of the Surf Guitar’
    March 3, 2014 Comments Off on Music is Medicine for ‘King of the Surf Guitar’




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