Major is the Newest Bright Star in the Universe

Major, pictured with Ms. Blair of Long Beach Jazz - Photo © 2017 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

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

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

August 13, 2016 News Comments Off

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 […]

Tower of Power and Jazz Greats Bring ‘Hipness’ to the Hollywood Bowl

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Broke L.A. Draws The Fans as ‘Little’ Music and Arts Festival May Soon Start to Outgrow its Locale

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RIP: Andy Gill, Founder of Gang of Four, Passes Away at 64 from Respiratory Illness

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Photos: The Guillotines and Screech of Death Bring Good Houston Vibes to LA

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Freebo Chooses the Solo Route and Gets Support from Friends on His Journey

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Sharon Van Etten Introduces New Band, The Attachment Theory, to Enthusiastic Crowd

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Miya Folick Regales Lodge Room Crowd with Cuts off Third Album ‘Erotica Veronica’

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Cruel World Rains Don’t Dampen Spirits as Nick Cave, Garbage and Devo Shine

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