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Live Reviews

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 […]

California Rocker®

  • Tinlicker ‘Moves’ the Audience With Dazzling Audio-Visual Performance in Los Angeles
    October 13, 2026 Comments Off on Tinlicker ‘Moves’ the Audience With Dazzling Audio-Visual Performance in Los Angeles
  • Wednesday Week Reunites With Live Shows, an EP of Beloved Covers + New Video – Watch
    October 11, 2026 Comments Off on Wednesday Week Reunites With Live Shows, an EP of Beloved Covers + New Video – Watch
  • Sass Jordan, Rock Vocalist, Songwriter, and ‘Irreplaceable Being of Light ,’ Passes at 65
    October 5, 2026 Comments Off on Sass Jordan, Rock Vocalist, Songwriter, and ‘Irreplaceable Being of Light ,’ Passes at 65
  • Castle Rat rocked the fans in Los Angeles - Photos (c) 2026 by Notes From Vivace
    Castle Rat Rocks Tunes of Ancient Lore in Support of New Album ‘The Bestiary’
    October 4, 2026 Comments Off on Castle Rat Rocks Tunes of Ancient Lore in Support of New Album ‘The Bestiary’
  • Sébastien Tellier Delivers French Flavor to the Fans in Support of Album ‘Kiss The Beast’
    September 28, 2026 Comments Off on Sébastien Tellier Delivers French Flavor to the Fans in Support of Album ‘Kiss The Beast’

Classic US Rocker Reviews

  • Fiery Furnaces Returns to the Music Scene with Energetic Show at El Rey
    November 19, 2021 Comments Off on Fiery Furnaces Returns to the Music Scene with Energetic Show at El Rey
  • Iggy Pop at Desert Daze - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
    California Rocker Names Best Concerts of the Year 2017
    December 28, 2017 Comments Off on California Rocker Names Best Concerts of the Year 2017
  • Anne Richmond Boston Makes Listeners Happy with ‘New’ Album, 30 Years in the Making
    July 12, 2026 Comments Off on Anne Richmond Boston Makes Listeners Happy with ‘New’ Album, 30 Years in the Making
  • Interpol Plays a Darkly Colorful Show at The Hollywood Bowl for ‘Marauder’
    October 5, 2018 Comments Off on Interpol Plays a Darkly Colorful Show at The Hollywood Bowl for ‘Marauder’
  • John Lennon Tribute, Featuring ‘The Lennon Report’ Film and Beatles Music, Draws Rock Royalty
    December 9, 2016 Comments Off on John Lennon Tribute, Featuring ‘The Lennon Report’ Film and Beatles Music, Draws Rock Royalty

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Reviews

  • Deep Purple Release Video for Title Track of Latest Album, ‘Splat!’ – Watch Here
    October 23, 2026 Comments Off on Deep Purple Release Video for Title Track of Latest Album, ‘Splat!’ – Watch Here
  • Blondie Drops Single ‘Spectral Eyes,’ First Track off Upcoming Album ‘High Noon’
    October 15, 2026 Comments Off on Blondie Drops Single ‘Spectral Eyes,’ First Track off Upcoming Album ‘High Noon’
  • Sébastien Tellier Delivers French Flavor to the Fans in Support of Album ‘Kiss The Beast’
    September 28, 2026 Comments Off on Sébastien Tellier Delivers French Flavor to the Fans in Support of Album ‘Kiss The Beast’

Iggy Pop Bare and Real

Iggy Pop Bare and Real

East Coast Rocker

  • Long Island Music and Entertainment and Hall of Fame Hosts Second Annual Music Film Fest
    August 28, 2026 Comments Off on Long Island Music and Entertainment and Hall of Fame Hosts Second Annual Music Film Fest
  • Young The Giant, ASF, Annapolis, US Rocker
    Young The Giant, Valerie June, to Perform at Annapolis Songwriters Fest in September
    July 22, 2026 Comments Off on Young The Giant, Valerie June, to Perform at Annapolis Songwriters Fest in September
  • 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’

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Vintage Interviews

  • Jeff White at the helm of KRML - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
    KRML of Carmel, California – Trailblazer for Independent Commercial Radio Stations
    March 19, 2016 Comments Off on KRML of Carmel, California – Trailblazer for Independent Commercial Radio Stations
  • No Picture
    ‘Trailer Park Boys’ Live: Cheeseburger Randy and Mr. Lahey Bring Comedy Show to Whisky A Go-Go
    October 19, 2016 Comments Off on ‘Trailer Park Boys’ Live: Cheeseburger Randy and Mr. Lahey Bring Comedy Show to Whisky A Go-Go
  • Jay Som Returns to Adoring Crowds at The Roxy in Support of Album ‘Belong’
    November 26, 2025 Comments Off on Jay Som Returns to Adoring Crowds at The Roxy in Support of Album ‘Belong’
  • Peoples Blues of Richmond for California Rocker
    People’s Blues of Richmond To Play LA Tuesday + Two Tens and Coo Coo Birds
    September 19, 2016 Comments Off on People’s Blues of Richmond To Play LA Tuesday + Two Tens and Coo Coo Birds
  • Aloe Blacc launches US and European tour - Photo © Donna Balancia
    Aloe Blacc Launches ‘Stand Together’ Tour Including U.S. and European Dates
    May 8, 2025 Comments Off on Aloe Blacc Launches ‘Stand Together’ Tour Including U.S. and European Dates
  • The Dictators NYC to play Viper Room Nov. 11 - California Rocker
    Ross The Boss Friedman: Dictators ‘Amazed’ By Influence on Young Bands – California Rocker Interview
    October 25, 2016 Comments Off on Ross The Boss Friedman: Dictators ‘Amazed’ By Influence on Young Bands – California Rocker Interview
  • 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

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