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Mike Campbell Keeps Busy Playing Music on Social Media and Hanging with Hound Dog Bobo

June 22, 2020 News Comments Off on Mike Campbell Keeps Busy Playing Music on Social Media and Hanging with Hound Dog Bobo

By JOHN DALY Mike Campbell has been keeping busy during the lockdown by posting social media videos, playing his Apache guitar and hanging with his faithful hound dog, Bobo. Check out the latest video from […]

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FILM AND TV

Mike Campbell Records and Releases ‘Lockdown’ Single for Charity

April 23, 2020 News Comments Off on Mike Campbell Records and Releases ‘Lockdown’ Single for Charity

By DONNA BALANCIA Mike Campbell recorded and released a new song called “Lockdown,” proceeds from which will go to Feeding America. Campbell’s new song tells of typical activities during “Lockdown” and the realities we are […]

Musicians

Mike Campbell Encourages Dirty Knobs Fans and the Public: ‘This Too Shall Pass’

March 14, 2020 News Comments Off on Mike Campbell Encourages Dirty Knobs Fans and the Public: ‘This Too Shall Pass’

By JOHN DALY Mike Campbell gave some words of encouragement to fans and the public on Saturday morning, accompanied by a little song he wrote about breakfast. Campbell was released from the hospital for a […]

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The Latest

Mike Campbell in Hospital; Dirty Knobs Postpone Tour and Record Release Until September

March 6, 2020 News Comments Off on Mike Campbell in Hospital; Dirty Knobs Postpone Tour and Record Release Until September

By DONNA BALANCIA The Dirty Knobs, Mike Campbell’s band, have postponed their upcoming tour to September so Campbell can deal with health issues. The release of the new album Wreckless Abandon is also pushed to […]

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New Music

Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs Release ‘Slide Guitar Cam’ Video

February 13, 2020 News Comments Off on Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs Release ‘Slide Guitar Cam’ Video

By DONNA BALANCIA Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs made a rockin’ slide-guitar video that is sure to get the fans moving. You could call the genre of music on this one “industrial-swamp blues,” with […]

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New Music

Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs Release ‘Wreckless Abandon’ Single and Video

January 13, 2020 News Comments Off on Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs Release ‘Wreckless Abandon’ Single and Video

The Dirty Knobs Go On Tour By DONNA BALANCIA Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs have released the single and the video for the title track “Wreckless Abandon” from the band’s debut album, which drops […]

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The Latest

Mike Campbell and Group Play Acoustic Rendition of ‘Run Run Rudolph’

December 25, 2019 News Comments Off on Mike Campbell and Group Play Acoustic Rendition of ‘Run Run Rudolph’

By JOHN DALY Mike Campbell and his crew got together to give an acoustic rendition of the holiday favorite “Run Run Rudolph,” on social media. Campbell with Marilyn Martin, Sharon Celani and John McFee have […]

Classic Rock

Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs Prep New Tunes

July 6, 2019 News Comments Off on Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs Prep New Tunes

By DONNA BALANCIA Mike Campbell and his band The Dirty Knobs are working on some new songs and that’s good news for fans of the funky, no-holds-barred band. Campbell, co-founder of Tom Petty and the […]

The Latest

VIDEO: Mike Campbell and Dirty Knobs Play Tribute to Tom Petty

January 29, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Mike Campbell and Dirty Knobs Play Tribute to Tom Petty

By DONNA BALANCIA Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs performed a tribute to Tom Petty at the Imperial Ball Saturday night. It was the first time the band has performed since the passing of Petty, […]

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The True American Rock Star, Tom Petty Dies Monday Night at Age 66

October 3, 2017 News Comments Off on The True American Rock Star, Tom Petty Dies Monday Night at Age 66

Prolific Musician’s Death ‘Untimely’ By DONNA BALANCIA Tom Petty, whose music accompanied many Americans through the ups and downs of life, passed away Monday night. He was 66. The prolific American musician and leader of […]

Live Reviews

MusiCares Raises $8M+ Honoring Tom Petty as Person of the Year

February 11, 2017 News Comments Off on MusiCares Raises $8M+ Honoring Tom Petty as Person of the Year

Musical Pals of Tom Petty Come Out to Honor Him as MusiCares Person of the Year By DONNA BALANCIA Tom Petty and pals helped raise more than $8 million as the he was celebrated as […]

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Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs Get The Canyon Club Crowd to Their Dancing Feet

December 3, 2016 News Comments Off on Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs Get The Canyon Club Crowd to Their Dancing Feet

Originals and Covers by ‘Under The Radar’ Band Delight Fans By DONNA BALANCIA Mike Campbell and his band The Dirty Knobs have vast riches: Their fans are more precious than gold. “We love Mike, we […]

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By DONNA BALANCIA

Exclusive Interview: Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs Open The Door to Fun With SoCal Shows

October 27, 2016 News Comments Off on Exclusive Interview: Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs Open The Door to Fun With SoCal Shows

A Rare Chat With All Four Top Musicians in The Dirty Knobs By DONNA BALANCIA The Dirty Knobs have one mission with their live performances: Fun. And plenty of fun is on the horizon for […]

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Live Reviews

Mike Campbell Uses His LA Band, The Dirty Knobs, for Kicks, While Reaping Big Marketing Rewards

November 26, 2015 News Comments Off on Mike Campbell Uses His LA Band, The Dirty Knobs, for Kicks, While Reaping Big Marketing Rewards

By DONNA BALANCIA – Mike Campbell may be known as “Gator,” in his band The Dirty Knobs but the only thing ferocious about him is his extraordinary guitar playing. Campbell, known for his day job […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

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    Valerie June: A Darling of a Performer Who Took Fans at the Santa Monica Pier by the Soul and Heartstrings
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Reviews

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California Rocker®

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