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The Damned Proves its Definitive Punk with ‘Black Is The Night’ Anthology

November 24, 2019 News Comments Off on The Damned Proves its Definitive Punk with ‘Black Is The Night’ Anthology

By DAN MACINTOSH The Damned was the first punk band from the United Kingdom to release a single (“New Rose”), so why is this London-birthed act not always immediately mentioned whenever discussing pioneering punk, the […]

Musicians

Alice Bag Talks Women, Punk, Equality Ahead of Tonight’s Event with Teri Gender Bender

October 4, 2017 News Comments Off on Alice Bag Talks Women, Punk, Equality Ahead of Tonight’s Event with Teri Gender Bender

Alice Bag is one of the leaders of the punk movement in California.  She has never been one to shy away from the tough questions. The former LAUSD teacher will be sitting down with Teri […]

Alejandro Escovedo - Photo by Nancy Rankin Escovedo
Musicians

The Alejandro Escovedo Band Takes Its ‘Burn Something Beautiful’ Tour to the West Coast

February 19, 2017 News Comments Off on The Alejandro Escovedo Band Takes Its ‘Burn Something Beautiful’ Tour to the West Coast

Escovedo and Jesse Malin to Play Federal Underground By DONNA BALANCIA Alejandro Escovedo has had an interesting career. He may come from the famous musical Escovedo family, but he’s punk rock through and through. He’s […]

The Dictators NYC to play Viper Room Nov. 11 - California Rocker
By DONNA BALANCIA

Ross The Boss Friedman: Dictators ‘Amazed’ By Influence on Young Bands – California Rocker Interview

October 25, 2016 News Comments Off on Ross The Boss Friedman: Dictators ‘Amazed’ By Influence on Young Bands – California Rocker Interview

The Dictators NYC Perform at Viper Room Nov. 11 Ross the Boss Friedman, founder of The Dictators talks new music, tour and music biz with California Rocker editor Donna Balancia CR: What kind of influence […]

Musicians

Vince Conrad Productions Strikes Hidden Gold with Remastered Punk Hits

February 2, 2016 News Comments Off on Vince Conrad Productions Strikes Hidden Gold with Remastered Punk Hits

Music by The Aliens, Smart Pills and American Bad Taste Top the Charts By DONNA BALANCIA – Veteran Punk Rocker Vince Conrad has released some long-buried hidden gems to music lovers. He remastered classic hit […]

The Two Tens - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
Musicians

Two Tens Reveal All in The California Rocker Interview: The Massive Hair and Why Ella Didn’t Like the Hat

September 12, 2015 News Comments Off on Two Tens Reveal All in The California Rocker Interview: The Massive Hair and Why Ella Didn’t Like the Hat

The Two Tens’ Adam Bones and Rikki Styxx tell California Rocker’s Donna Balancia their Most Random Thoughts. DB: Who is your inspiration? Who are some of the bands that you two both enjoy? AB: General […]

The Dead Milkmen - photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

The Dead Milkmen: Definitely Not ‘Mellow’ at The Troubadour

April 27, 2015 News Comments Off on The Dead Milkmen: Definitely Not ‘Mellow’ at The Troubadour

It’s amazing what happens with the passage of time. People get a bit slower, a little wiser and mellow. Well none of that was true at the Dead Milkmen show at The Troubadour Saturday night. […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

  • Concert For Social Change - photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
    Tom Morello Tears Down ‘Velvet Rope’ for Social Justice with Jackson Browne
    April 10, 2015 Comments Off on Tom Morello Tears Down ‘Velvet Rope’ for Social Justice with Jackson Browne
  • Jackshit the band - Davey Faragher, Val McCallum and Pete Thomas at The Mint
    Davey Faragher, Pete Thomas and Val McCallum Put on Western Tunes at The Mint
    February 9, 2020 Comments Off on Davey Faragher, Pete Thomas and Val McCallum Put on Western Tunes at The Mint
  • Bob Mould Rocks The Troubadour and Proves He is Truly a Master Musician
    April 13, 2022 Comments Off on Bob Mould Rocks The Troubadour and Proves He is Truly a Master Musician
  • Elvis Costello Wraps ‘Boy Named If’ Tour With All The Fan Favorites
    September 6, 2022 Comments Off on Elvis Costello Wraps ‘Boy Named If’ Tour With All The Fan Favorites
  • Kid Bloom Captures the Crowd by Notes From Vivace
    Kid Bloom Gets Support From Hometown Fans Who Pack His Show at the El Rey
    February 22, 2024 Comments Off on Kid Bloom Gets Support From Hometown Fans Who Pack His Show at the El Rey

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Reviews

  • The Riflebirds of Portland reissue 'April' - Courtesy image for US Rocker
    The Riflebirds of Portland Fly High with Reissue of 1988 Debut Album ‘April’
    February 24, 2026 Comments Off on The Riflebirds of Portland Fly High with Reissue of 1988 Debut Album ‘April’
  • Anne Richmond Boston Covers Many Miles to Finally Bring ‘I Should Be Happy’ to Fans
    February 22, 2026 Comments Off on Anne Richmond Boston Covers Many Miles to Finally Bring ‘I Should Be Happy’ to Fans
  • Facebook Superstar is the lead single off 'Hall of Frames by Vince Conrad - Courtesy image for US Rocker
    Vince Conrad’s Stellar Album ‘Hall of Frames’ Takes on ‘New Society’ with Humor and Depth
    February 19, 2026 Comments Off on Vince Conrad’s Stellar Album ‘Hall of Frames’ Takes on ‘New Society’ with Humor and Depth

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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
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    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

  • No Values Punk Festival Delivers Danzig, Iggy and Crowd Surfers to Pomona
    June 11, 2024 Comments Off on No Values Punk Festival Delivers Danzig, Iggy and Crowd Surfers to Pomona
  • 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
  • Chip Kinman and Ford Madox Ford release a new single, "Expect It" - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
    Punk Rock Legend Chip Kinman and his New Band, Ford Madox Ford, Release Single, Announce Tour
    June 9, 2016 Comments Off on Punk Rock Legend Chip Kinman and his New Band, Ford Madox Ford, Release Single, Announce Tour
  • Jeff Beck Celebrates 50 Years of Music With Special Musical Friends at The Hollywood Bowl
    August 17, 2016 Comments Off on Jeff Beck Celebrates 50 Years of Music With Special Musical Friends at The Hollywood Bowl
  • 'Straight Outta Compton' Star Aldis Hodge with actor brother, Edwin -- photo by Donna Balancia
    Aldis Hodge: B.O. OG ‘Compton’ Shows A Different Side to Influential N.W.A.
    August 24, 2015 Comments Off on Aldis Hodge: B.O. OG ‘Compton’ Shows A Different Side to Influential N.W.A.
  • Doctor Striker to Bring Electro-Rock Therapy to So Cal Venues This Week
    February 13, 2018 Comments Off on Doctor Striker to Bring Electro-Rock Therapy to So Cal Venues This Week
  • California Rocker: Jesus the Bus Driver plays Chilean music while waiting for help
    Jesus The Bus Driver Inspires With His Music
    April 28, 2014 Comments Off on Jesus The Bus Driver Inspires With His Music




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