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US Rocker Photo Editor Luis Moreno Named Finalist for SoCal Journalism Awards

May 16, 2023 News Comments Off on US Rocker Photo Editor Luis Moreno Named Finalist for SoCal Journalism Awards

STAFF REPORT – US Rocker® Photo Editor Luis Moreno has been named a finalist in the Individual Blog category of the SoCal Journalism Awards it was announced. Moreno was named a finalist in the Los […]

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Wayne Kramer, Tom Morello, Christen Jail Guitar Doors CAPO Center with ‘Rock Out 6’

May 4, 2023 News Comments Off on Wayne Kramer, Tom Morello, Christen Jail Guitar Doors CAPO Center with ‘Rock Out 6’

Jail Guitar Doors CAPO Center Rock Out 6 Photos and Review by LUIS MORENO LOS ANGELES – There are many profound themes about the impact of music. But the Jail Guitar Doors organization may say […]

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Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel Draw Out the Soulful Times in Southern Cal

April 6, 2023 News Comments Off on Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel Draw Out the Soulful Times in Southern Cal

Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel The Venice West Photos and Review by LUIS MORENO VENICE, Calif. – I was in the mood for some good old southern-rock jam band music, so I headed off to […]

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Luis Moreno: Legendary Rapper KRS-One Rocks The Venice West

March 24, 2023 News Comments Off on Luis Moreno: Legendary Rapper KRS-One Rocks The Venice West

KRS-One Venice West Photos and Review by LUIS MORENO VENICE, Calif. – I was sitting on the couch at home, ready to close my evening when, I received a text message saying my media pass […]

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Inaugural BeachLife Ranch Festival Leaves Crowds Longing for More ‘California Country’

September 20, 2022 News Comments Off on Inaugural BeachLife Ranch Festival Leaves Crowds Longing for More ‘California Country’

Photos and Review by LUIS MORENO REDONDO BEACH, Calif. – BeachLife Ranch delivered in its first year and left the SoCal crowds longing for more “California Country.” Sunday started like any typical beach day here […]

Lumineers at BeachLife Ranch - Luis Moreno
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Photos: Inaugural BeachLife Ranch Brings ‘Americana Country’ to Redondo Beach

September 18, 2022 News Comments Off on Photos: Inaugural BeachLife Ranch Brings ‘Americana Country’ to Redondo Beach

Photos and Review by LUIS MORENO REDONDO BEACH, Calif. – Having been raised in Southern California most of my life, I can say the Californians I know have never been cowboy fanatics. Especially living here […]

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Jackson Browne Pens the Times of Our Lives, All We Need to Do is Listen

September 13, 2022 News Comments Off on Jackson Browne Pens the Times of Our Lives, All We Need to Do is Listen

Review: Jackson Browne Pacific Amphitheatre “An Evening With Jackson Browne” Review by LUIS MORENO COSTA MESA, Calif. – “An Evening With Jackson Browne” … A lifetime of memories! It’s the early mid-70’s in a 1965 […]

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Reverend Horton Heat Solo Show Warms the Hearts of Fans at Venice West

April 8, 2022 News Comments Off on Reverend Horton Heat Solo Show Warms the Hearts of Fans at Venice West

Photos and Words by LUIS MORENO Reverend Horton Heat, AKA Jim “Reverend Horton” Heath, stepped on stage for a solo show at The Venice West and everyone stopped what they were doing to applaud and […]

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Wombats Rock The Wiltern in Los Angeles to Wrap their North American Tour

February 28, 2022 News Comments Off on Wombats Rock The Wiltern in Los Angeles to Wrap their North American Tour

By AVA LIVERSIDGE Photos by LUIS MORENO Wombats, the beloved alternative rock trio hailing from the UK, closed their North American tour with a date at The Wiltern in Los Angeles in support of their […]

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Allen Stone And Audience Share Rare Sonic Bond on ‘APART’ Tour

February 5, 2022 News Comments Off on Allen Stone And Audience Share Rare Sonic Bond on ‘APART’ Tour

Photos and Review by LUIS MORENO This was a concert all Allen Stone fans in Los Angeles had been waiting for from the blue-eyed soul singer. The question was “would it be canceled?”  But the cosmos, […]

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Band of Horses Revisits the Past and Charges Into The Future at Hollywood Show

November 18, 2021 News Comments Off on Band of Horses Revisits the Past and Charges Into The Future at Hollywood Show

Photos + Words by LUIS MORENO Band of Horses took concert-goers on a nostalgic journey that revived the past while inspiring for the future at the Hollywood Palladium the other night. Ben Bridwell (lead vocals, […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

  • Matt Morrish on sax with English Beat - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia (1 of 1)
    The English Beat Draws Masses To The Rose for Record Release Show
    July 3, 2018 Comments Off on The English Beat Draws Masses To The Rose for Record Release Show
  • James Lee Stanley - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
    James Lee Stanley: ‘Alive At Last’ is an Album That Inspires and Feels Good
    September 7, 2016 Comments Off on James Lee Stanley: ‘Alive At Last’ is an Album That Inspires and Feels Good
  • GUIDES: One of the Hot Indie Band Discoveries From LA’s Local Festival, Echo Park Rising
    August 29, 2016 Comments Off on GUIDES: One of the Hot Indie Band Discoveries From LA’s Local Festival, Echo Park Rising
  • Lloyd Cole - Image courtesy of Lloyd Cole
    Lloyd Cole Stripped Down Show at Largo Causes Great ‘Commotion’
    June 28, 2018 Comments Off on Lloyd Cole Stripped Down Show at Largo Causes Great ‘Commotion’
  • Photo Gallery: Outside Lands Blends Best in Music With Golden Surroundings
    August 10, 2019 Comments Off on Photo Gallery: Outside Lands Blends Best in Music With Golden Surroundings

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    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

  • Freebo Drops 'If Not Now When,' Hosts CD Party at McCabe's
    Freebo In Front: Renowned Bassist Fetes Solo Release with Show at McCabe’s
    September 3, 2015 Comments Off on Freebo In Front: Renowned Bassist Fetes Solo Release with Show at McCabe’s
  • 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
  • Gold Star, Will Worden and Mercedes Kilmer Grace the Stage at Zebulon in LA
    January 21, 2024 Comments Off on Gold Star, Will Worden and Mercedes Kilmer Grace the Stage at Zebulon in LA
  • Carl Crew of CIA - Photo © Donna Balancia
    Rock Show — Not Freak Show — at California Institute of Abnormalarts
    August 9, 2015 Comments Off on Rock Show — Not Freak Show — at California Institute of Abnormalarts
  • Interview: Barns Courtney Talks Music, Fashion Sense and Keeping the Excitement Going
    November 17, 2023 Comments Off on Interview: Barns Courtney Talks Music, Fashion Sense and Keeping the Excitement Going
  • 'Straight Outta Compton' Star Aldis Hodge with actor brother, Edwin -- photo by Donna Balancia
    Aldis Hodge: B.O. OG ‘Compton’ Shows A Different Side to Influential N.W.A.
    August 24, 2015 Comments Off on Aldis Hodge: B.O. OG ‘Compton’ Shows A Different Side to Influential N.W.A.
  • Lemmy courtesy of Gosta Hare
    Rock N Roll Mourns Lemmy; Says in 1985 Video: ‘When We First Started, We Were Put in the Punks’ Rack’
    December 28, 2015 Comments Off on Rock N Roll Mourns Lemmy; Says in 1985 Video: ‘When We First Started, We Were Put in the Punks’ Rack’




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