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Musicians

The Cure Drop ‘Warsong (Chino Moreno Remix)’ off Upcoming ‘Mixes Of A Lost World’

May 2, 2025 News Comments Off on The Cure Drop ‘Warsong (Chino Moreno Remix)’ off Upcoming ‘Mixes Of A Lost World’

The Cure have released “Warsong (Chino Moreno Remix)” from the upcoming collection “Mixes Of A Lost World.” Deftones’ frontman Moreno calls the work a “slow-building, brooding musical piece” and his remix maximizes the dreamy and […]

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By DONNA BALANCIA

PHOTOS: An Evening With the Photographic Greats Richard Young and Chris Cuffaro in West Hollywood

February 3, 2017 News Comments Off on PHOTOS: An Evening With the Photographic Greats Richard Young and Chris Cuffaro in West Hollywood

By DONNA BALANCIA They have captured greatness, these rock photographers, but tonight Richard Young and Chris Cuffaro were the center of attention. Young’s show, “Rebels” was held at the Leica Store in LA and Cuffaro […]

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By DONNA BALANCIA

Dave Pirner and Soul Asylum Celebrate Their ‘Change of Fortune’ at The Whisky A Go Go

July 29, 2016 News Comments Off on Dave Pirner and Soul Asylum Celebrate Their ‘Change of Fortune’ at The Whisky A Go Go

Soul Asylum Opener Wild Roses Also Impresses By DONNA BALANCIA Dave Pirner and Soul Asylum gave an electrifying performance at the Whisky A Go Go promoting the album Change of Fortune. The show proved that Pirner […]

The New Basement Tapes perform Card Shark - photo by Donna Balancia
Musicians

The New Basement Tapes ‘One Night Only’ Concert

November 14, 2014 News Comments Off on The New Basement Tapes ‘One Night Only’ Concert

Johnny Depp and Haim Join ‘Superband’ By DONNA BALANCIA — The New Basement Tapes proved work and friendship can indeed mix, performing a “one and only” show that knocked the socks off a curious LA […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

  • Katey Sagal of the Reluctant Apostles - Photo by Donna Balancia
    ‘We Are LA’ Fest: Katey Sagal, Lisa Loeb and Kevin Costner Headline a New Event at Stubhub Center
    September 25, 2016 Comments Off on ‘We Are LA’ Fest: Katey Sagal, Lisa Loeb and Kevin Costner Headline a New Event at Stubhub Center
  • Deap Vally, Jurassic Shark, Girl Pusher Display Their Special Brand of Music at Dirty Penni Fest at Echo
    July 6, 2017 Comments Off on Deap Vally, Jurassic Shark, Girl Pusher Display Their Special Brand of Music at Dirty Penni Fest at Echo
  • Tedeschi Trucks
    Slash, Tedeschi Trucks, Bonamassa, Play to Pay Tribute to B.B. King at GRAMMY Foundation Event
    September 2, 2016 Comments Off on Slash, Tedeschi Trucks, Bonamassa, Play to Pay Tribute to B.B. King at GRAMMY Foundation Event
  • Spirit in the Room - Balancia (1 of 1)
    LOCALS ONLY: Spirit In The Room Haunts The Satellite in LA
    June 28, 2018 Comments Off on LOCALS ONLY: Spirit In The Room Haunts The Satellite in LA
  • 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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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

  • Rock N Roll Billboards of the Sunset Strip
    ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll Billboards of the Sunset Strip’ by Robert Landau is a Beautiful Lesson in Music History
    December 21, 2015 Comments Off on ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll Billboards of the Sunset Strip’ by Robert Landau is a Beautiful Lesson in Music History
  • The Blushes - Photos by Notes From Vivace / Courtesy Echo Park Rising 2024
    Beloved East Side Festival Echo Park Rising Brings Out LA’s Talent – Photos + Review
    August 20, 2024 Comments Off on Beloved East Side Festival Echo Park Rising Brings Out LA’s Talent – Photos + Review
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    EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: The Clash, PIL Founder Keith Levene Sets The Record Straight – WITH PHOTOS
    June 9, 2016 1
  • The Dirty Knobs - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
    Exclusive Interview: Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs Open The Door to Fun With SoCal Shows
    October 27, 2016 Comments Off on Exclusive Interview: Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs Open The Door to Fun With SoCal Shows
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    The Smart Pills ‘Lost Studio Recordings’ Are Appropriate Discovery for Today, EP on Sale Dec. 2
    November 28, 2016 Comments Off on The Smart Pills ‘Lost Studio Recordings’ Are Appropriate Discovery for Today, EP on Sale Dec. 2
  • 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’
  • British Punk’s Prolific Colin Newman: The Band Wire is Not Just Some Heritage Group from The 1970s
    April 4, 2017 Comments Off on British Punk’s Prolific Colin Newman: The Band Wire is Not Just Some Heritage Group from The 1970s




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