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Happy Sundays Long Beach Rocks with Soft Palms, Niis and Mike Watt – Photos + Review

August 28, 2024 News Comments Off on Happy Sundays Long Beach Rocks with Soft Palms, Niis and Mike Watt – Photos + Review

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE – LONG BEACH, Calif. – You can now be happy on Saturdays and Sundays in Long Beach. In its 8th year, Happy Sundays Long Beach Festival took a […]

Nomad Eel founder Damon Duster with Mike Watt - Courtesy of Damon Duster
Musicians

Nomad Eel Records to Release Mike Watt, Blank Tapes, Jeffertitti and Livingmore

February 27, 2020 News Comments Off on Nomad Eel Records to Release Mike Watt, Blank Tapes, Jeffertitti and Livingmore

San Pedro-Based Damon Duster Lives for Indie Music By DONNA BALANCIA  SAN PEDRO, California – Damon Duster of indie label Nomad Eel Records is taking a novel business approach: He only releases music that appeals […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

X the Band, Mike Watt, Celebrate Brouwerij West Second Anniversary

March 5, 2018 News Comments Off on X the Band, Mike Watt, Celebrate Brouwerij West Second Anniversary

SAN PEDRO – Punk favorites X the band, helped the Brouwerij West in San Pedro celebrate its second anniversary Saturday night. The punkers got an assist from San Pedro royalty Mike Watt and the Missingmen.  […]

Mike Watt and the Secondmen at Doll Hut Studios - Photo by Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

VIDEO: Mike Watt and The Secondmen Christen Doll Hut Studios

January 21, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Mike Watt and The Secondmen Christen Doll Hut Studios

By DONNA BALANCIA Mike Watt and the Secondmen, DMF, Hajj and Strangemen christened the new Doll Hut Studios in Anaheim with tight performances that kept the intimate crowd hopping. Doll Hut Studios is the latest […]

Iggy at the Greek photo by Donna Balancia
Gigs and Photos

Iggy Pop at The Greek: Not a Tragedy He Took An Uncompromising Road

May 1, 2016 News 1

By DONNA BALANCIA Photos by HEATHER HARRIS LOS ANGELES – Iggy Pop wrapped the U.S. segment of his Post Pop Depression tour at The Greek Theatre with a few more fans than he had — […]

Punks at the Whisky: Wayne Kramer and Mike Watt at Ultimate Jam NIght - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
Musicians

MC5 Founder Wayne Kramer, Stooges’ Mike Watt, Headline at Famous Whisky A Go-Go on Sunset Strip

April 6, 2016 News Comments Off on MC5 Founder Wayne Kramer, Stooges’ Mike Watt, Headline at Famous Whisky A Go-Go on Sunset Strip

New Music Brings Fans to The Sunset Strip By DONNA BALANCIA – Wayne Kramer and Mike Watt are among rockers who gave the Sunset Strip a shot in the arm at the Whisky A Go-Go […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

  • Photos: The Guillotines and Screech of Death Bring Good Houston Vibes to LA
    February 18, 2020 Comments Off on Photos: The Guillotines and Screech of Death Bring Good Houston Vibes to LA
  • Peter Frampton Thanks Fans at The Forum in a Night of Hope and Nostalgia
    October 6, 2019 Comments Off on Peter Frampton Thanks Fans at The Forum in a Night of Hope and Nostalgia
  • Photos: Moby Performs a Night of Covers for Charity at Ford Theatres Saturday Night
    September 29, 2019 Comments Off on Photos: Moby Performs a Night of Covers for Charity at Ford Theatres Saturday Night
  • REVIEW: Luna Blends Inventive Guitar with Strong Lyrics for Powerful Performance
    January 14, 2018 Comments Off on REVIEW: Luna Blends Inventive Guitar with Strong Lyrics for Powerful Performance
  • Laena Geronimo of Feels - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
    Feels, Mike Watt and the Secondmen, Support John and Exene of X in Pedro
    November 6, 2017 Comments Off on Feels, Mike Watt and the Secondmen, Support John and Exene of X in Pedro

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Reviews

  • Carter Vail Single ‘Ants In My Room’ Depicts Just That, With a Little ‘Extra’ – Review
    February 1, 2026 Comments Off on Carter Vail Single ‘Ants In My Room’ Depicts Just That, With a Little ‘Extra’ – Review
  • Alice Cooper Says Hitting The Stage Keeps Him Young on Rock & Roll High School Podcast
    January 16, 2026 Comments Off on Alice Cooper Says Hitting The Stage Keeps Him Young on Rock & Roll High School Podcast
  • Father John Misty, Trombone Shorty and Grace Potter Headline Winnetka Music Festival
    January 13, 2026 Comments Off on Father John Misty, Trombone Shorty and Grace Potter Headline Winnetka Music Festival

Iggy Pop Bare and Real

Iggy Pop Bare and Real

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

  • David and The Curse for CaliforniaRocker.com
    Interview: David and The Curse Drop Single ‘She Loves The Night’
    November 10, 2016 Comments Off on Interview: David and The Curse Drop Single ‘She Loves The Night’
  • 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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    Interview: Kiefer Sutherland ‘Grateful’ to Fans for Support
    April 29, 2017 1
  • Wayne Kramer with Burrell Kelly - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
    Wayne Kramer and Jail Guitar Doors Charity Bring Music to 100th Prison
    September 10, 2017 Comments Off on Wayne Kramer and Jail Guitar Doors Charity Bring Music to 100th Prison
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    ‘BOOM: A Film About the Sonics’ Screens in LA, Opens in Select Theaters
    September 3, 2024 Comments Off on ‘BOOM: A Film About the Sonics’ Screens in LA, Opens in Select Theaters
  • Dick Dale still rippin' - Photo © 1994 Heather Harris
    Interview: Guitar Legend Dick Dale Still Rippin’ The Surf Guitar Sound
    December 13, 2015 Comments Off on Interview: Guitar Legend Dick Dale Still Rippin’ The Surf Guitar Sound
  • Little Caesar at Paladino's - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
    Little Caesar And The Rise of Biker Rock: Interview With Ron Young
    June 2, 2015 Comments Off on Little Caesar And The Rise of Biker Rock: Interview With Ron Young




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