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Slamdinistas, a Los Angeles ‘Supergroup’ Releases New Album, ‘Shoot for the Stars’

January 18, 2023 News Comments Off on Slamdinistas, a Los Angeles ‘Supergroup’ Releases New Album, ‘Shoot for the Stars’

Slamdinistas New Album: Shoot for the Stars Detroit Records Produced by: Loren Molinare By CRAIG HAMMONS Five guys walk into a studio and a band is born. We are living in a world where there […]

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Mike Spent Drops Dark Video for Memorable Single ‘Sun Goes Gray’

January 25, 2018 News Comments Off on Mike Spent Drops Dark Video for Memorable Single ‘Sun Goes Gray’

DoGs Band, Richard Duguay and DNile Assist By DONNA BALANCIA Mike Spent has teamed with Loren Molinare, Tony Mateucci, Richard Duguay and DNile on a new video for the single “Sun Goes Gray.” The video […]

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Jody Hamilton and Gilt Lily Band Rock Molly Malone’s for Charity

December 14, 2017 News Comments Off on Jody Hamilton and Gilt Lily Band Rock Molly Malone’s for Charity

Carol Burnett’s Daughter Takes up Sister Carrie’s Cause By DONNA BALANCIA What happens to a band after the lead singer dies? This year, that question has come up a lot. When Carrie Hamilton died of […]

Jared James Nichols Band and Gus G team up at Blackstar Amps party at Swinghouse Studios - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Blackstar Amps Opens the NAMM Show With a True Rock and Roll Party at Swing House Studios

January 19, 2017 News Comments Off on Blackstar Amps Opens the NAMM Show With a True Rock and Roll Party at Swing House Studios

Jared James Nichols, Sin Quirin and Gus G Rock the House By DONNA BALANCIA NAMM Show 2017 got a wild kickoff at Swing House Studios last night as Blackstar Amplification celebrated its 10th anniversary in […]

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Loren Molinare Talks DoGs Doc, Little Caesar, Detroit Trip with Glitter Trash

April 19, 2016 News Comments Off on Loren Molinare Talks DoGs Doc, Little Caesar, Detroit Trip with Glitter Trash

Frontman Talks Detroit, ‘Caesar’ and The Sunset Strip By DONNA BALANCIA We caught up with Loren Molinare on his way to band rehearsal and if you want the scoop, he is really the guy to […]

Mary Kay and Loren Molinare - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

The Dogs of Detroit: Old School Punk Rock Pros Weather The Years, Fetch New Fan Base

October 8, 2015 News Comments Off on The Dogs of Detroit: Old School Punk Rock Pros Weather The Years, Fetch New Fan Base

The Dogs, considered among the innovators of punk rock, are one of the most influential bands in the genre. Legendary Detroit bandmates Loren Molinare, Mary Kay and Tony Matteucci sat down with California Rocker Editor […]

Little Caesar at Paladino's - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Little Caesar And The Rise of Biker Rock: Interview With Ron Young

June 2, 2015 News Comments Off on Little Caesar And The Rise of Biker Rock: Interview With Ron Young

Photos © Heather Harris; Donna Balancia asks Ron Young, the dynamic frontman for Little Caesar, the important questions. DB: Your band put on a great show last week at Paladino’s. What are your touring plans for […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

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