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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

  • Powerman 5000 and the Radioactive Chicken Heads Draw a New Arts Crowd to Our Favorite Bowling Alley
    April 18, 2017 Comments Off on Powerman 5000 and the Radioactive Chicken Heads Draw a New Arts Crowd to Our Favorite Bowling Alley
  • VIDEO: CHVRCHES Turns The Greek into Dance Party on Love Is Dead Tour
    September 24, 2018 Comments Off on VIDEO: CHVRCHES Turns The Greek into Dance Party on Love Is Dead Tour
  • Cedric kicks out the jams at Hollywood Palladium - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia for CaliforniaRocker.com
    At The Drive In and Le Butcherettes Bring Their Physical Performances to Hollywood Palladium
    June 3, 2016 1
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    No Longer The Little ‘Brokechella,’ BROKE LA Fest Grows into its New Name
    April 23, 2016 Comments Off on No Longer The Little ‘Brokechella,’ BROKE LA Fest Grows into its New Name
  • Rickie Lee Jones Shows Marina del Rey the Live Jazzy Style That Made her Famous
    July 20, 2019 Comments Off on Rickie Lee Jones Shows Marina del Rey the Live Jazzy Style That Made her Famous

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Reviews

  • Garbage Proves a Treasure to Fans in Boise, Despite Limiting Future Tour Dates
    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

  • 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
  • Barry Can't Swim - All photos by Notes From Vivace
    Barry Can’t Swim Captivates at The Shrine Ahead of New Album ‘Loner’
    May 5, 2025 Comments Off on Barry Can’t Swim Captivates at The Shrine Ahead of New Album ‘Loner’
  • Timothy White - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
    Morrison Hotel Gallery Presents ‘Parental Advisory: Explicit Images,’ Photos of Hip Hop’s Greats
    September 16, 2016 Comments Off on Morrison Hotel Gallery Presents ‘Parental Advisory: Explicit Images,’ Photos of Hip Hop’s Greats
  • New Music: Sons Of Silver Drop ‘Running Out Of Words,’ Prep for Tour with Dogstar
    August 16, 2024 Comments Off on New Music: Sons Of Silver Drop ‘Running Out Of Words,’ Prep for Tour with Dogstar
  • Kansas Won’t Let Frontman Write The Set List: ‘There Are Too Many Big Hits’
    April 25, 2017 Comments Off on Kansas Won’t Let Frontman Write The Set List: ‘There Are Too Many Big Hits’
  • 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
  • Watch Trailer – ‘Depeche Mode: M’ Covers Beloved Band’s Mexico City Shows
    September 18, 2025 Comments Off on Watch Trailer – ‘Depeche Mode: M’ Covers Beloved Band’s Mexico City Shows




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