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Wayne Kramer, Tom Morello, Christen Jail Guitar Doors CAPO Center with ‘Rock Out 6’

May 4, 2023 News Comments Off on Wayne Kramer, Tom Morello, Christen Jail Guitar Doors CAPO Center with ‘Rock Out 6’

Jail Guitar Doors CAPO Center Rock Out 6 Photos and Review by LUIS MORENO LOS ANGELES – There are many profound themes about the impact of music. But the Jail Guitar Doors organization may say […]

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Wayne Kramer and Tom Morello Support Los Angeles Teacher Strike in Downtown

January 18, 2019 News Comments Off on Wayne Kramer and Tom Morello Support Los Angeles Teacher Strike in Downtown

By DONNA BALANCIA Wayne Kramer and Tom Morello made an appearance in downtown Los Angeles to support the striking teachers on Friday. Kramer, who recently has been touring MC50th and published a book, joined Morello to […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Wayne Kramer Reboots Legendary Punk Band MC5 for 50th Anniversary

March 6, 2018 News Comments Off on Wayne Kramer Reboots Legendary Punk Band MC5 for 50th Anniversary

By DONNA BALANCIA Wayne Kramer has put together and will tour a “supergroup,” of musicians to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the MC5 album Kick Out the Jams. The new band, called MC50, is comprised […]

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees MC5 Want Your Vote

November 27, 2017 News Comments Off on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees MC5 Want Your Vote

Fan Voting for Rock Hall Ends Dec. 5 By DONNA BALANCIA The MC5 band is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominee and needs the fan votes to “Kick Out The Jams” and take […]

Wayne Kramer with Burrell Kelly - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Wayne Kramer and Jail Guitar Doors Charity Bring Music to 100th Prison

September 10, 2017 News Comments Off on Wayne Kramer and Jail Guitar Doors Charity Bring Music to 100th Prison

By DONNA BALANCIA SAN DIEGO – Wayne Kramer and his Jail Guitar Doors charity visited their 100th prison on Friday, bringing guitars and music behind the walls of Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego. Kramer, […]

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Best LA Concerts of 2016: Big Stars in Small Venues, Young Trailblazers, and California Rockers

December 30, 2016 News Comments Off on Best LA Concerts of 2016: Big Stars in Small Venues, Young Trailblazers, and California Rockers

Bob Weir, Desert Trip, Eagles of Death Metal, The Cure, Make Beautiful Music in 2016 Eagles of Death Metal at The Teragram Ballroom The band members in The Eagles of Death Metal have coped with […]

Wayne Kramer, Don Was and Marshall Crenshaw - Photo by Donna Balancia for California Rocker
By DONNA BALANCIA

Wayne Kramer and Jail Guitar Doors Concert ‘Rock Out 3!’ Bring Humanity Out from Behind Prison Bars

September 11, 2016 News Comments Off on Wayne Kramer and Jail Guitar Doors Concert ‘Rock Out 3!’ Bring Humanity Out from Behind Prison Bars

Photos and review by DONNA BALANCIA LOS ANGELES – Wayne Kramer still champions the underdog. Kramer, founder of MC5, the legendary band that started the punk revolution, is still raging — to help those behind […]

Iggy at the Greek photo by Donna Balancia
Gigs and Photos

Iggy Pop at The Greek: Not a Tragedy He Took An Uncompromising Road

May 1, 2016 News 1

By DONNA BALANCIA Photos by HEATHER HARRIS LOS ANGELES – Iggy Pop wrapped the U.S. segment of his Post Pop Depression tour at The Greek Theatre with a few more fans than he had — […]

Punks at the Whisky: Wayne Kramer and Mike Watt at Ultimate Jam NIght - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
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MC5 Founder Wayne Kramer, Stooges’ Mike Watt, Headline at Famous Whisky A Go-Go on Sunset Strip

April 6, 2016 News Comments Off on MC5 Founder Wayne Kramer, Stooges’ Mike Watt, Headline at Famous Whisky A Go-Go on Sunset Strip

New Music Brings Fans to The Sunset Strip By DONNA BALANCIA – Wayne Kramer and Mike Watt are among rockers who gave the Sunset Strip a shot in the arm at the Whisky A Go-Go […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

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    August 23, 2018 Comments Off on Review: Brandi Carlile Brings Soaring Vocals and Great Fan Vibes to The Greek
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    RF Shannon: Austin-Based Psychedelic Band Hypnotizes at Resident
    June 1, 2018 Comments Off on RF Shannon: Austin-Based Psychedelic Band Hypnotizes at Resident
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    March 5, 2018 Comments Off on X the Band, Mike Watt, Celebrate Brouwerij West Second Anniversary
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    March 20, 2020 Comments Off on Video: Mike McCready of Pearl Jam ‘Layin’ Low’ at Home With the Family

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    October 21, 2025 Comments Off on Garbage Proves a Treasure to Fans in Boise, Despite Limiting Future Tour Dates
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    October 14, 2025 Comments Off on Chameleons Wrap ‘Arctic Moon’ Tour and Deliver Driving Tracks to Longtime Fans
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    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
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    August 15, 2022 Comments Off on For Famed Rock Photog, Wet Leg Reminiscent of Early Days of Queen
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    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
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    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
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    July 21, 2023 Comments Off on Releases: Brian Setzer, Nils Lofgren Albums Lead the New Music of the Week
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    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
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    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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    The Smart Pills ‘Lost Studio Recordings’ Are Appropriate Discovery for Today, EP on Sale Dec. 2
    November 28, 2016 Comments Off on The Smart Pills ‘Lost Studio Recordings’ Are Appropriate Discovery for Today, EP on Sale Dec. 2
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    Jess Joy Returns and Highlights from the November Haze Festival
    November 22, 2023 Comments Off on Jess Joy Returns and Highlights from the November Haze Festival
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    January 10, 2025 Comments Off on Rock Photographer Neal Preston Captures the Spotlight in Rare Interview on ‘Shot Talk’
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    October 10, 2017 Comments Off on Desert Daze 2017: Interview With Knitting Factory President and CEO Morgan Margolis
  • On the Eve of Prima Donna Gig With Blondie, Kevin Preston Tells Us What Makes Him Tick
    August 31, 2016 Comments Off on On the Eve of Prima Donna Gig With Blondie, Kevin Preston Tells Us What Makes Him Tick




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