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Jimmy Cliff Makes Emotive Plea with First Music in Four Years: ‘Human Touch’

August 9, 2021 News Comments Off on Jimmy Cliff Makes Emotive Plea with First Music in Four Years: ‘Human Touch’

By DONNA BALANCIA Jimmy Cliff has released the upbeat and meaningful single “Human Touch,” his first offering of new music in almost four years.  Cliff, the singer-songwriter, producer, humanitarian and global music legend, has some […]

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Musicians

Daniel Caesar Hits the Right Notes with ‘Cyanide: Remix ft. Koffee’

December 4, 2019 News Comments Off on Daniel Caesar Hits the Right Notes with ‘Cyanide: Remix ft. Koffee’

By DONNA BALANCIA The music by Daniel Caesar leaves a lasting impression, and it can keep the listener on a positive vibe for long afterwards. Relationships blossom and sometimes wilt when not tended, Caesar seems […]

New Music

Tongan Singer Analea Brown Celebrates Record Release at Sealegs at the Beach

June 7, 2019 News Comments Off on Tongan Singer Analea Brown Celebrates Record Release at Sealegs at the Beach

By DONNA BALANCIA Rising Tongan singer Analea Brown has a new album, Queendom, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Reggae charts and held her record release show at Sealegs at The Beach in […]

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Kaya Fest to Celebrate Bob Marley Album, Family, and … The Kaya

March 13, 2018 News Comments Off on Kaya Fest to Celebrate Bob Marley Album, Family, and … The Kaya

By DONNA BALANCIA All five of Bob Marley’s sons will perform together at the second annual Kaya Fest April 28-29 in San Bernardino, it was announced Monday at a press conference at the Sunset Marquis […]

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Live Reviews

Hollywood Bowl Fans Feel Irie as The Great Burning Spear Makes His Final California Appearance

July 7, 2016 News Comments Off on Hollywood Bowl Fans Feel Irie as The Great Burning Spear Makes His Final California Appearance

By CRAIG HAMMONS Jah cool wind blew peace and harmony over the Hollywood Bowl a beautiful summer evening last week as the sounds of reggae music would soon be soothing our souls.  Everyone was feeling […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

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    Robert Plant and The Sensational Space Shifters Rock the Festival of Disruption at The Ace
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    The Riflebirds of Portland Fly High with Reissue of 1988 Debut Album ‘April’
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    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
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    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
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    July 21, 2023 Comments Off on Releases: Brian Setzer, Nils Lofgren Albums Lead the New Music of the Week
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    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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    Bonnie Raitt and Musician Friends Celebrate Marty Grebb at Canyon Club
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    Ross The Boss Friedman: Dictators ‘Amazed’ By Influence on Young Bands – California Rocker Interview
    October 25, 2016 Comments Off on Ross The Boss Friedman: Dictators ‘Amazed’ By Influence on Young Bands – California Rocker Interview
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