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Ska Punk Hardcore Label Jump Start Records Launches its First Subscription Club

August 4, 2021 News Comments Off on Ska Punk Hardcore Label Jump Start Records Launches its First Subscription Club

By DONNA BALANCIA Philly-based punk-ska-hardcore-indie label Jump Start Records has launched its very first subscription club to coincide with the label’s 25 year anniversary. “Somehow, some way, we’ve managed to stick around for 25 years,” label […]

The Untouchables at Saint Rocke - Photo by Luis Moreno
Musicians

Review: Untouchables Deliver The Ska-Soul Sound for Holiday Gift at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach

December 29, 2019 News Comments Off on Review: Untouchables Deliver The Ska-Soul Sound for Holiday Gift at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach

Words and Photos By LUIS MORENO It was the night after Christmas, but for this crowd the best gift was worth the wait as The Untouchables delivered a dose of holiday cheer at Saint Rocke. […]

The Interrupters leap into the fray - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

The Interrupters, SWMRS Energize Fonda Theatre with High Energy Show

October 29, 2017 News Comments Off on The Interrupters, SWMRS Energize Fonda Theatre with High Energy Show

By DONNA BALANCIA The Interrupters headlined a night of high-energy new wave music and Halloween hijinks at The Fonda Theatre that featured SWMRS, Sharp Shock and Johnny Madcap and the Distractions. In case anyone was […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

  • Lauren Ruth Ward - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
    Lauren Ruth Ward Brings Heaven to The Echo with ‘Well, Hell’
    January 9, 2018 Comments Off on Lauren Ruth Ward Brings Heaven to The Echo with ‘Well, Hell’
  • Cowboys In The Campfire Rustle Up Sold-Out Crowd for Wild Honey Foundation Backyard Show
    November 13, 2017 Comments Off on Cowboys In The Campfire Rustle Up Sold-Out Crowd for Wild Honey Foundation Backyard Show
  • Andrew Vladeck - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
    Fireships Lights Up Hotel Cafe with Upbeat but Rebellious Performance
    February 15, 2016 Comments Off on Fireships Lights Up Hotel Cafe with Upbeat but Rebellious Performance
  • Iggy at the Greek photo by Donna Balancia
    Iggy Pop at The Greek: Not a Tragedy He Took An Uncompromising Road
    May 1, 2016 1
  • Broke L.A. Draws The Fans as ‘Little’ Music and Arts Festival May Soon Start to Outgrow its Locale
    April 11, 2017 Comments Off on Broke L.A. Draws The Fans as ‘Little’ Music and Arts Festival May Soon Start to Outgrow its Locale

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  • ‘Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh’ Auction Gives Famous Rocker a Chance to ‘Get More Stuff’
    November 12, 2025 Comments Off on ‘Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh’ Auction Gives Famous Rocker a Chance to ‘Get More Stuff’
  • Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony Takes Center Stage in LA
    November 9, 2025 Comments Off on Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony Takes Center Stage in LA
  • 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

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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

  • Gogol Bordello - All photos by Donna Balancia
    Gogol Bordello Preps For Silver Screen Fame Touring New Movie ‘Scream Of My Blood’
    September 14, 2024 Comments Off on Gogol Bordello Preps For Silver Screen Fame Touring New Movie ‘Scream Of My Blood’
  • Iggy Pop Wraps Tour - Photo by Paul McAlpine
    Iggy Pop Shows No Signs of Shutdown with Tour Finale at The Anthem in Washington, D.C.
    October 2, 2025 Comments Off on Iggy Pop Shows No Signs of Shutdown with Tour Finale at The Anthem in Washington, D.C.
  • Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp Gets Her Own Turn with Nancy Wilson, Sheila E., Lita Ford + More
    December 20, 2024 Comments Off on Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp Gets Her Own Turn with Nancy Wilson, Sheila E., Lita Ford + More
  • The Two Tens - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
    Two Tens Reveal All in The California Rocker Interview: The Massive Hair and Why Ella Didn’t Like the Hat
    September 12, 2015 Comments Off on Two Tens Reveal All in The California Rocker Interview: The Massive Hair and Why Ella Didn’t Like the Hat
  • Jeff White at the helm of KRML - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
    KRML of Carmel, California – Trailblazer for Independent Commercial Radio Stations
    March 19, 2016 Comments Off on KRML of Carmel, California – Trailblazer for Independent Commercial Radio Stations
  • Music Photographer Henry Diltz Has Hundreds of Album Covers And Now He has a Lucie Award
    October 22, 2015 Comments Off on Music Photographer Henry Diltz Has Hundreds of Album Covers And Now He has a Lucie Award
  • The Dandy Warhols Take The Bellwether by Storm in Memorable LA Show
    October 9, 2025 Comments Off on The Dandy Warhols Take The Bellwether by Storm in Memorable LA Show




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