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British Punk’s Prolific Colin Newman: The Band Wire is Not Just Some Heritage Group from The 1970s

April 4, 2017 News Comments Off on British Punk’s Prolific Colin Newman: The Band Wire is Not Just Some Heritage Group from The 1970s

The Drill Fest by Wire Packs the Echo By JOHN NORRIS and DONNA BALANCIA  Wire held its Drill Fest at The Echo and Echoplex, and it was a rare opportunity to see some of punk’s originators […]

Robbie Grey of Modern English at the Echoplex - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
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Modern English: All These Years Later, Legendary New Wave Band Does More Than ‘Melt With You’

May 18, 2016 News Comments Off on Modern English: All These Years Later, Legendary New Wave Band Does More Than ‘Melt With You’

Robbie Grey: ‘I’ll Melt With You’ is ‘The Song That Pays The Bills’ By DONNA BALANCIA LOS ANGELES – Modern English may look a little different than back in 1981, but the music is better […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

  • Bianca Ayala, bassist for The Tissues - Photo by Scott Free
    Locals Only: The Tissues Make Punk Music From the Streets of LA
    June 17, 2018 Comments Off on Locals Only: The Tissues Make Punk Music From the Streets of LA
  • Avenged Sevenfold - Photo by Matt Stasi for Loudwire
    Metal Suffers No ‘Inferiority Complex’ at Loudwire Music Awards
    October 30, 2017 Comments Off on Metal Suffers No ‘Inferiority Complex’ at Loudwire Music Awards
  • Ed O'Brien - Sylvia Borgo photo
    Review: Ed O’Brien Gets Personal at Masonic Lodge to Promote Solo Album, ‘Earth’
    February 16, 2020 Comments Off on Review: Ed O’Brien Gets Personal at Masonic Lodge to Promote Solo Album, ‘Earth’
  • Peter Frampton Thanks Fans at The Forum in a Night of Hope and Nostalgia
    October 6, 2019 Comments Off on Peter Frampton Thanks Fans at The Forum in a Night of Hope and Nostalgia
  • Velazquez Review: Rise Against Rocks Troubadour With Insane Show, Album ‘Wolves,’ To Drop In June
    April 27, 2017 Comments Off on Velazquez Review: Rise Against Rocks Troubadour With Insane Show, Album ‘Wolves,’ To Drop In June

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Reviews

  • ‘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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Iggy Pop Bare and Real

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

  • Jesika von Rabbit
    Jesika Von Rabbit Devoted to The Music
    December 5, 2017 Comments Off on Jesika Von Rabbit Devoted to The Music
  • Freebo Drops 'If Not Now When,' Hosts CD Party at McCabe's
    Freebo In Front: Renowned Bassist Fetes Solo Release with Show at McCabe’s
    September 3, 2015 Comments Off on Freebo In Front: Renowned Bassist Fetes Solo Release with Show at McCabe’s
  • 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
  • Philadelphia Folk Fest 2025 Previews with Larry Ahearn, Lili Añel, Cloudbelly, Max Davey
    March 25, 2025 Comments Off on Philadelphia Folk Fest 2025 Previews with Larry Ahearn, Lili Añel, Cloudbelly, Max Davey
  • Tedeschi Trucks Band to Release Live Album ‘Mad Dogs’ Featuring the Late Leon Russell
    July 11, 2025 Comments Off on Tedeschi Trucks Band to Release Live Album ‘Mad Dogs’ Featuring the Late Leon Russell
  • Jason Heath & The Greedy Souls Honor Mentor Wayne Kramer with New Album – Interview
    November 16, 2025 Comments Off on Jason Heath & The Greedy Souls Honor Mentor Wayne Kramer with New Album – Interview
  • Desert Daze 2017: Interview With Knitting Factory President and CEO Morgan Margolis
    October 10, 2017 Comments Off on Desert Daze 2017: Interview With Knitting Factory President and CEO Morgan Margolis




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