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Major, pictured with Ms. Blair of Long Beach Jazz - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

And Now Here’s a Truly MAJOR Nominee for Outstanding New Artist by the NAACP Image Awards

February 7, 2017 News Comments Off on And Now Here’s a Truly MAJOR Nominee for Outstanding New Artist by the NAACP Image Awards

The California Rocker Q and A with The Musician Known as MAJOR By DONNA BALANCIA DB: How does it feel to be recognized as a nominee for Outstanding New Artist by The NAACP Image Awards? […]

Gerald Albright and Jonathan Butler kick off Long Beach Jazz Festival - Photo by Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

Jonathan Butler and Gerald Albright Kick off the 29th annual Long Beach Jazz Festival in Grand Style

August 13, 2016 News Comments Off on Jonathan Butler and Gerald Albright Kick off the 29th annual Long Beach Jazz Festival in Grand Style

LONG BEACH – Legendary musicians Gerald Albright and Jonathan Butler launched the 29th annual Long Beach Jazz Festival at Rainbow Lagoon Park in Long Beach Friday night. The Long Beach Jazz Festival runs all day […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

  • Dream Syndicate - Photo by Bernadette Rose Hilgeman
    Review: Dream Syndicate Band ‘Finds’ Its Way Back at El Rey
    December 15, 2017 Comments Off on Review: Dream Syndicate Band ‘Finds’ Its Way Back at El Rey
  • Ed O'Brien - Sylvia Borgo photo
    Review: Ed O’Brien Gets Personal at Masonic Lodge to Promote Solo Album, ‘Earth’
    February 16, 2020 Comments Off on Review: Ed O’Brien Gets Personal at Masonic Lodge to Promote Solo Album, ‘Earth’
  • Ithaca - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
    L.A. Guns — And Rock’s Young Guns — Play for Fair Pay at Whisky a Go Go
    August 11, 2015 2
  • Echo Park Rising Keeps the Beat; Bassists from Cheap Tissue, Plague Vendor, Cat Scan, Rock and Rule
    August 19, 2017 Comments Off on Echo Park Rising Keeps the Beat; Bassists from Cheap Tissue, Plague Vendor, Cat Scan, Rock and Rule
  • natalia clavier - Photo by Craig Hammons
    Hammons Reviews: Thievery Corporation Still Keeps The Fans Dancing Under the Black Moon
    October 9, 2016 Comments Off on Hammons Reviews: Thievery Corporation Still Keeps The Fans Dancing Under the Black Moon

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Reviews

  • The Riflebirds of Portland reissue 'April' - Courtesy image for US Rocker
    The Riflebirds of Portland Fly High with Reissue of 1988 Debut Album ‘April’
    February 24, 2026 Comments Off on The Riflebirds of Portland Fly High with Reissue of 1988 Debut Album ‘April’
  • Anne Richmond Boston Covers Many Miles to Finally Bring ‘I Should Be Happy’ to Fans
    February 22, 2026 Comments Off on Anne Richmond Boston Covers Many Miles to Finally Bring ‘I Should Be Happy’ to Fans
  • Facebook Superstar is the lead single off 'Hall of Frames by Vince Conrad - Courtesy image for US Rocker
    Vince Conrad’s Stellar Album ‘Hall of Frames’ Takes on ‘New Society’ with Humor and Depth
    February 19, 2026 Comments Off on Vince Conrad’s Stellar Album ‘Hall of Frames’ Takes on ‘New Society’ with Humor and Depth

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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

  • Keith Richards Had Final Cut on ‘Under The Influence’ Movie; Tom Waits Brought Notes, Director Says
    October 31, 2015 Comments Off on Keith Richards Had Final Cut on ‘Under The Influence’ Movie; Tom Waits Brought Notes, Director Says
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    Chainsaw’s ‘Mr. Twister’ is Right on Target, But This Time in a Different Arena
    August 7, 2015 Comments Off on Chainsaw’s ‘Mr. Twister’ is Right on Target, But This Time in a Different Arena
  • Jay Som Returns to Adoring Crowds at The Roxy in Support of Album ‘Belong’
    November 26, 2025 Comments Off on Jay Som Returns to Adoring Crowds at The Roxy in Support of Album ‘Belong’
  • GIFT - Photo by Dana Trippe
    GIFT Brings the Sounds of ‘Illuminator’ to Los Angeles Venues – An Interview
    June 10, 2024 Comments Off on GIFT Brings the Sounds of ‘Illuminator’ to Los Angeles Venues – An Interview
  • Dead Milkmen © 2015 Heather Harris
    The Dead Milkmen Speak – Q and A Interview with Dean Clean Sabatino
    April 17, 2015 1
  • Pool Kids at No Earbuds Fest - All photos by Notes From Vivace
    No Earbuds Fest Descends on Pomona, Showcasing Bands From Around the U.S.
    June 19, 2024 Comments Off on No Earbuds Fest Descends on Pomona, Showcasing Bands From Around the U.S.
  • No Values Punk Festival Delivers Danzig, Iggy and Crowd Surfers to Pomona
    June 11, 2024 Comments Off on No Values Punk Festival Delivers Danzig, Iggy and Crowd Surfers to Pomona




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