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Moby at The Echo - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Review: Moby Rocks, and Rolls Republicans, at First of Three LA Shows

March 15, 2018 News Comments Off on Review: Moby Rocks, and Rolls Republicans, at First of Three LA Shows

Moby Pays Tribute to Stephen Hawking, John Lee Hooker By DONNA BALANCIA Moby gave political commentary, told anecdotes and performed songs off his new album at The Echo in Los Angeles Wednesday night. It was […]

Lauren Ruth Ward - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

Lauren Ruth Ward Brings Heaven to The Echo with ‘Well, Hell’

January 9, 2018 News Comments Off on Lauren Ruth Ward Brings Heaven to The Echo with ‘Well, Hell’

By DONNA BALANCIA Lauren Ruth Ward brought a piece of rock heaven to The Echo last night in launching her monthlong residency and album Well, Hell. It was more like a wild party with some […]

The Coronas O'Reilly comes from a musical family - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Danny O’Reilly and The Coronas Show They’re In Clover With Irish Fans at The Echo

November 18, 2017 News Comments Off on Danny O’Reilly and The Coronas Show They’re In Clover With Irish Fans at The Echo

By DONNA BALANCIA If you wanted to meet a true Irish lass, Echo Park was the place to be last night.  That’s because The Coronas from Dublin, Ireland, played The Echo and it was like […]

Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
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Rolling Blackouts CF Puts on a Colorful Show with Moaning Band at The Echo

March 27, 2017 News Comments Off on Rolling Blackouts CF Puts on a Colorful Show with Moaning Band at The Echo

By DONNA BALANCIA Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever is re-importing new wave music to the U.S. much to the fans’ delight. Call the Aussies’ music “new wave,” “power pop,” “alternative,” or whatever you may, Rolling Blackouts […]

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Best LA Concerts of 2016: Big Stars in Small Venues, Young Trailblazers, and California Rockers

December 30, 2016 News Comments Off on Best LA Concerts of 2016: Big Stars in Small Venues, Young Trailblazers, and California Rockers

Bob Weir, Desert Trip, Eagles of Death Metal, The Cure, Make Beautiful Music in 2016 Eagles of Death Metal at The Teragram Ballroom The band members in The Eagles of Death Metal have coped with […]

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The Suffers To Play Their Brand of ‘Gulf Coast Soul’ at The Echo Saturday Night, Release New Video

November 17, 2016 News Comments Off on The Suffers To Play Their Brand of ‘Gulf Coast Soul’ at The Echo Saturday Night, Release New Video

The Suffers: Get Ready for Soulful Rock N Roll By DONNA BALANCIA The Suffers, Houston’s answer to Rock N Roll Soul, led by powerhouse front woman Kam Franklin, will hit the stage at The Echo […]

Big Ups at The Echo - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

Big Ups, Small Wigs, The Herms Bring Controlled Chaos to The Echo Club

August 5, 2015 News Comments Off on Big Ups, Small Wigs, The Herms Bring Controlled Chaos to The Echo Club

By DONNA BALANCIA — It was a mixed bag of cool performances at The Echo, with Small Wigs, The Herms and Big Ups in a triple-header designed to knock your head off. Small Wigs have […]

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