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Alison Mosshart Highlights Low Riders in New Solo Track and Video ‘Rise’

April 10, 2020 News Comments Off on Alison Mosshart Highlights Low Riders in New Solo Track and Video ‘Rise’

By DONNA BALANCIA Alison Mosshart is really good at taking her unique experiences and transforming them into visual art and music that speaks to everyone. Mosshart makes her foray into the solo world with her […]

Live Reviews

Interpol Plays a Darkly Colorful Show at The Hollywood Bowl for ‘Marauder’

October 5, 2018 News Comments Off on Interpol Plays a Darkly Colorful Show at The Hollywood Bowl for ‘Marauder’

By DONNA BALANCIA Interpol rounded up the packed house of fans at The Hollywood Bowl Thursday night. Sunflower Bean and The Kills opened for the New York City based band in strong performances. Interpol moves […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Cal Jam 17: Foo Fighters and Others Pay Tribute to Las Vegas Victims, Tom Petty

October 8, 2017 News Comments Off on Cal Jam 17: Foo Fighters and Others Pay Tribute to Las Vegas Victims, Tom Petty

Featured Photo By DEBI DEL GRANDE SAN BERNARDINO – In one giant sweeping night of Rock ‘N’ Roll, Cal Jam 17 featuring the Foo Fighters proved that concerts and festivals will continue to thrive. The […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Foo Fighters Kick It Up With Cal Jam 17 – A Celebration for ‘Concrete and Gold’

October 6, 2017 News Comments Off on Foo Fighters Kick It Up With Cal Jam 17 – A Celebration for ‘Concrete and Gold’

Cal Jam Presents Top Talent on Saturday Cal Jam – The Foo Fighters, The Kills, Cage The Elephant and Queens of the Stone Age are among the performers at Saturday’s Cal Jam 17 at The […]

Alison Mosshart photo by Donna Balancia
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EXCLUSIVE: Art World Comes to See Alison Mosshart’s Paintings at Maxfield LA

September 26, 2017 News Comments Off on EXCLUSIVE: Art World Comes to See Alison Mosshart’s Paintings at Maxfield LA

By DONNA BALANCIA The artsy crowd came out for Alison Mosshart’s art exhibit at the Maxfield Gallery in West Hollywood Tuesday night. Mosshart, best known as the famous frontwoman for The Kills and The Dead […]

Chrris Isaak and his doggie pal, Rodney: Both smile for the camera - Photo by Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

The Kills + Chris Isaak Appear at Ron Robinson for Fundraiser Benefitting Rational Animal

November 30, 2016 News Comments Off on The Kills + Chris Isaak Appear at Ron Robinson for Fundraiser Benefitting Rational Animal

Rodney the Dog Helps Isaak Beat Valley Disease By DONNA BALANCIA The Kills and Chris Isaak were on hand Tuesday night at Ron Robinson in Santa Monica for a fundraiser called Artists With Animals, to […]

The Kills will play shows celebrating their 15th anniversary CaliforniaRocker.com
By DONNA BALANCIA

The Kills Celebrate 15th Anniversary with California Shows including Pappy and Harriet’s, HOB Anaheim

November 14, 2016 News Comments Off on The Kills Celebrate 15th Anniversary with California Shows including Pappy and Harriet’s, HOB Anaheim

By DONNA BALANCIA The Kills will celebrate their 15th anniversary with some new shows set for March 2017 in various California venues. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last 15 years, you […]

Musicians

James Williamson Brings Re-Licked ‘Superband’ Show to LA

January 17, 2015 News 1

By DONNA BALANCIA James Williamson’s response to challenge is change. Williamson took select Stooges songs, recruited top talent to record the vocals, and created the latest “Superband” of Alternative A-listers. SEE VIDEO OF THE FULL […]

Jamie Hince Morrison Hotel Gallery
By DONNA BALANCIA

Photographs by Jamie Hince on Display at Morrison Hotel Gallery LA

October 30, 2014 News Comments Off on Photographs by Jamie Hince on Display at Morrison Hotel Gallery LA

By DONNA BALANCIA – LOS ANGELES — Echo Home, the photographic works of Jamie Hince of The Kills, will be presented at Morrison Hotel Gallery from Nov. 1 through Nov. 11,  and at Bookmarc in […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

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    July 9, 2017 Comments Off on Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Captivates Hearts and Minds – At The Greek Theatre and The Egyptian Movie House
  • Dead Boys 40th at The Viper Room - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
    The Dead Boys Stoke Moshers at The Viper Room for 40th Anniversary
    November 12, 2017 Comments Off on The Dead Boys Stoke Moshers at The Viper Room for 40th Anniversary
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    The Stitches, The Talented SoCal Punk Band that Out-Punks all the Rest: The California Rocker Q and A
    December 14, 2016 Comments Off on The Stitches, The Talented SoCal Punk Band that Out-Punks all the Rest: The California Rocker Q and A
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    April 4, 2021 Comments Off on Review: Lake Street Dive Album ‘Obviously’ Sails On with Superb Soulful Sound
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    Review: Moby Rocks, and Rolls Republicans, at First of Three LA Shows
    March 15, 2018 Comments Off on Review: Moby Rocks, and Rolls Republicans, at First of Three LA Shows

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    The Amish Outlaws Kick Off the Summer in Rowdy Style at Dewey Beach
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    Release: The Ocean Blue Opens ‘Davy Jones’ Locker’ Again, Drops New Video + Track
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    Review + Photos: Sparks and They Might Be Giants Light it Up at The Hollywood Bowl
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Vintage Interviews

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    August 17, 2016 Comments Off on Jeff Beck Celebrates 50 Years of Music With Special Musical Friends at The Hollywood Bowl
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    November 13, 2014 Comments Off on Shep Gordon, Mike Myers Talk ‘Supermensch’ at Landmark Theatres
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  • The Dave Schultz All-Star Jam - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
    The Dave Schulz All-Star Jam Brings Rock and Roll Thursday to New Venue Mrs. Fish in Downtown LA
    October 20, 2015 Comments Off on The Dave Schulz All-Star Jam Brings Rock and Roll Thursday to New Venue Mrs. Fish in Downtown LA
  • '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.
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