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Punk Rock Bowling Flips for California Bands Stitches, Weirdos and The Dils

May 25, 2019 News Comments Off on Punk Rock Bowling Flips for California Bands Stitches, Weirdos and The Dils

By DONNA BALANCIA The Stitches, The Weirdos and The Dils rocked Backstage Bar as punk rockers from all over the world arrived in downtown Las Vegas Friday for the annual Punk Rock Bowling festival.  The […]

By JOHN DALY

New Single: ‘One Step’ by Balancia and Conrad Benefits Victims

September 22, 2017 News Comments Off on New Single: ‘One Step’ by Balancia and Conrad Benefits Victims

Punk Rocker and the Writer Team Up to Give Back to Texas By JOHN DALY Donna Balancia, music journalist, and Vince Conrad, music producer and founder of bands The Smart Pills and American Bad Taste, […]

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By DONNA BALANCIA

The Smart Pills ‘Lost Studio Recordings’ Are Appropriate Discovery for Today, EP on Sale Dec. 2

November 28, 2016 News Comments Off on The Smart Pills ‘Lost Studio Recordings’ Are Appropriate Discovery for Today, EP on Sale Dec. 2

Smart Pills Founder Vince Conrad Says Re-Release of Punk Recordings a Labor of Love By DONNA BALANCIA If you never got a chance to get a copy of any of The Smart Pills songs back […]

Musicians

Vince Conrad Productions Strikes Hidden Gold with Remastered Punk Hits

February 2, 2016 News Comments Off on Vince Conrad Productions Strikes Hidden Gold with Remastered Punk Hits

Music by The Aliens, Smart Pills and American Bad Taste Top the Charts By DONNA BALANCIA – Veteran Punk Rocker Vince Conrad has released some long-buried hidden gems to music lovers. He remastered classic hit […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

  • Amyl and The Sniffers Set Off Post-4th Fireworks at Teragram Ballroom
    July 9, 2019 Comments Off on Amyl and The Sniffers Set Off Post-4th Fireworks at Teragram Ballroom
  • Barry Manilow and Los Angeles Philharmonic Feature Nostalgia at Hollywood Bowl
    September 8, 2019 Comments Off on Barry Manilow and Los Angeles Philharmonic Feature Nostalgia at Hollywood Bowl
  • Carla Olson by Donna Balancia
    The Beach Boys Are Done Proud by Classic Rockers at ‘Wild Honey’ Benefit
    February 14, 2016 Comments Off on The Beach Boys Are Done Proud by Classic Rockers at ‘Wild Honey’ Benefit
  • 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’
  • Hudson - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
    HUDSON The Band Prove Music’s Healing Power; Rockers Raise Money, Toys for Children’s Hospital
    December 8, 2015 Comments Off on HUDSON The Band Prove Music’s Healing Power; Rockers Raise Money, Toys for Children’s Hospital

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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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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

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    Live Aid Concerts Get 40th Commemoration on Radio Station WXPN
    July 9, 2025 Comments Off on Live Aid Concerts Get 40th Commemoration on Radio Station WXPN
  • The Doobie Brothers’ Michael McDonald Talks ‘Learn to Let Go’ Ahead of New Album
    March 28, 2025 Comments Off on The Doobie Brothers’ Michael McDonald Talks ‘Learn to Let Go’ Ahead of New Album
  • Martha Davis and The Motels
    Interview: Martha Davis and The Motels at The Mint
    October 12, 2014 Comments Off on Interview: Martha Davis and The Motels at The Mint
  • The Blushes - Photos by Notes From Vivace / Courtesy Echo Park Rising 2024
    Beloved East Side Festival Echo Park Rising Brings Out LA’s Talent – Photos + Review
    August 20, 2024 Comments Off on Beloved East Side Festival Echo Park Rising Brings Out LA’s Talent – Photos + Review
  • Lisa Crawley - All photos by Notes From Vivace for US Rocker
    Review and Interview with Multi-Talented Lisa Crawley at Hotel Cafe
    April 16, 2025 Comments Off on Review and Interview with Multi-Talented Lisa Crawley at Hotel Cafe
  • The ‘Velvet’ Reunion: Prima Donna Band and The Sold And Bones Tonight at The Maui Sugar Mill Saloon
    May 14, 2016 Comments Off on The ‘Velvet’ Reunion: Prima Donna Band and The Sold And Bones Tonight at The Maui Sugar Mill Saloon
  • Eddie Japan - All photos by Paul McAlpine
    Eddie Japan with Greg Hawkes Let the Music Tell the Story in Boston
    August 18, 2024 Comments Off on Eddie Japan with Greg Hawkes Let the Music Tell the Story in Boston




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