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By DONNA BALANCIA

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
Gigs and Photos

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

  • Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
    First Families of LA Music Play a Special Engagement as ‘The Lovable Mutts’ at Genghis Cohen
    January 3, 2017 Comments Off on First Families of LA Music Play a Special Engagement as ‘The Lovable Mutts’ at Genghis Cohen
  • Jared James Nichols Band and Gus G team up at Blackstar Amps party at Swinghouse Studios - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
    Blackstar Amps Opens the NAMM Show With a True Rock and Roll Party at Swing House Studios
    January 19, 2017 Comments Off on Blackstar Amps Opens the NAMM Show With a True Rock and Roll Party at Swing House Studios
  • Weezer OK Human - Courtesy
    Review: Weezer Album ‘OK Human’ Strings Us Along with New Classical Sound
    February 7, 2021 Comments Off on Review: Weezer Album ‘OK Human’ Strings Us Along with New Classical Sound
  • 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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    Live Review: Keane Gives Soaring Performance at Dolby Theatre in LA, Cuts Tour Short from Virus
    March 16, 2020 Comments Off on Live Review: Keane Gives Soaring Performance at Dolby Theatre in LA, Cuts Tour Short from Virus

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Reviews

  • Carter Vail Single ‘Ants In My Room’ Depicts Just That, With a Little ‘Extra’ – Review
    February 1, 2026 Comments Off on Carter Vail Single ‘Ants In My Room’ Depicts Just That, With a Little ‘Extra’ – Review
  • Alice Cooper Says Hitting The Stage Keeps Him Young on Rock & Roll High School Podcast
    January 16, 2026 Comments Off on Alice Cooper Says Hitting The Stage Keeps Him Young on Rock & Roll High School Podcast
  • Father John Misty, Trombone Shorty and Grace Potter Headline Winnetka Music Festival
    January 13, 2026 Comments Off on Father John Misty, Trombone Shorty and Grace Potter Headline Winnetka Music Festival

Iggy Pop Bare and Real

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

  • Hannah Cohen, Jesika Von Rabbit + Electric Children, Nova Twins Drop Tracks
    January 24, 2025 Comments Off on Hannah Cohen, Jesika Von Rabbit + Electric Children, Nova Twins Drop Tracks
  • The DoGs Video World Premiere - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
    WORLD PREMIERE VIDEO: The DoGs Release Video to promote their Latest EP ‘Ain’t Going Nowhere’
    December 14, 2015 Comments Off on WORLD PREMIERE VIDEO: The DoGs Release Video to promote their Latest EP ‘Ain’t Going Nowhere’
  • Bob Weir is on tour with 'Blue Mountain' album - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
    Bob Weir, Co-Founder of The Grateful Dead, Passes Away Following Cancer Battle
    January 11, 2026 Comments Off on Bob Weir, Co-Founder of The Grateful Dead, Passes Away Following Cancer Battle
  • Dope Lemon Delivers Australian Charm and ‘Golden Wolf’ at The Novo in LA
    May 28, 2025 Comments Off on Dope Lemon Delivers Australian Charm and ‘Golden Wolf’ at The Novo in LA
  • Kansas Won’t Let Frontman Write The Set List: ‘There Are Too Many Big Hits’
    April 25, 2017 Comments Off on Kansas Won’t Let Frontman Write The Set List: ‘There Are Too Many Big Hits’
  • 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
  • Revolushn Band Talks Music, SoCal Gigs at Molly Malone’s, Blacklight District
    February 8, 2018 Comments Off on Revolushn Band Talks Music, SoCal Gigs at Molly Malone’s, Blacklight District




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