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Iggy and Steve Jones. 'Jim wore a different chain top designed by Michael Schmidt on stage with finger size rings perfect for the kids to hang on to - © 1988 Photo by Paul McAlpine
Musicians

A Young Iggy Pop Portrayed Poignantly in Photographer Paul McAlpine’s Book ‘Iggy Pop: Bare & Real’

March 6, 2019 News Comments Off on A Young Iggy Pop Portrayed Poignantly in Photographer Paul McAlpine’s Book ‘Iggy Pop: Bare & Real’

By DONNA BALANCIA A new book of photos documenting Iggy Pop’s early days has just been released and California Rocker has an exclusive inside look. “Iggy Pop: Bare & Real” (Fat Possum Records and Tyrant […]

Live Reviews

Koffin Kats Take Their Impressive Rockabilly Punk On the Road After Hot Whisky A Go-Go Show

May 12, 2017 News Comments Off on Koffin Kats Take Their Impressive Rockabilly Punk On the Road After Hot Whisky A Go-Go Show

New Album is ‘Party Time In The End Times’ By ALENA LIM This is the first performance of a Rockabilly-style group that I have ever seen and I was impressed. Koffin Kats was formed in June […]

Live Reviews

Cheetah Chrome Snarls His Way Through SoCal Swing at Whisky A Go-Go and Alex’s Bar in Long Beach

February 17, 2017 News Comments Off on Cheetah Chrome Snarls His Way Through SoCal Swing at Whisky A Go-Go and Alex’s Bar in Long Beach

Cheetah Band Brings Life to Dead Boys Songs, New Tunes By DONNA BALANCIA Cheetah Chrome and his band got the crowd going at the Whisky A Go-Go and they’ll probably light up Alex’s Bar in […]

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California Rocker®

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 […]

Suzanne Allison Joe Perry Best Photo Essay
California Rocker®

California Rocker Wins Best Photo Essay, Best Action Photo at Prestigious LA Press Club Awards Gala

December 5, 2016 News Comments Off on California Rocker Wins Best Photo Essay, Best Action Photo at Prestigious LA Press Club Awards Gala

California Rocker Wins Three Awards at 2016 NAEJ By DOTTIE PARIS California Rocker, the online music magazine, won Best Photo Essay and Best Action Photo categories Sunday night at the National Arts and Entertainment Journalism […]

Suzanne Allison Witkin received a finalist nod for "On Tour With The Hollywood Vampires" a photo essay for CaliforniaRocker.com
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CaliforniaRocker.com Nabs Four Finalist Nods for Arts and Entertainment Awards by Los Angeles Press Club

November 15, 2016 News 1

By JOHN DALY, CaliforniaRocker.com HOLLYWOOD – CaliforniaRocker.com, a music industry website and fanzine published by Donna Balancia, received four National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards finalist designations, it was announced by The Los Angeles Press […]

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News

Lemmy Statue to Be Unveiled at Rainbow Bar and Grill Public Celebration on August 24

July 15, 2016 News Comments Off on Lemmy Statue to Be Unveiled at Rainbow Bar and Grill Public Celebration on August 24

By DONNA BALANCIA The much anticipated memorial statue of rocker Lemmy, the Motorhead frontman, will be unveiled at the Rainbow Bar and Grill next month, it was announced. The Rainbow made the announcement on its […]

Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum at the Whisky A Go Go - Photo by Donna Balancia for California Rocker
U.S. Rocker Interviews

The California Rocker Interview: Soul Asylum Founder Dave Pirner Talks ‘Change of Fortune’

June 29, 2016 News Comments Off on The California Rocker Interview: Soul Asylum Founder Dave Pirner Talks ‘Change of Fortune’

New Orleans Resident Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum Rolls to Whisky A-Go-Go July 21 By DONNA BALANCIA – Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum has put a lot of time into the new album, Change of […]

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Musicians

Little Caesar Hits Europe to Promote New Double Live Album, ‘Brutally Honest’

April 27, 2016 News Comments Off on Little Caesar Hits Europe to Promote New Double Live Album, ‘Brutally Honest’

Veteran Band Debuts Tunes at Ultimate Jam Night at Whisky A Go-Go By DONNA BALANCIA For Little Caesar, Honesty is the best policy. The new album, Brutally Honest, is a double live CD recorded while […]

Punks at the Whisky: Wayne Kramer and Mike Watt at Ultimate Jam NIght - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
Musicians

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 […]

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Live Reviews

California Rocker Names Top Shows of the Quarter: Pandoras, Marley, Hearts

March 16, 2016 News Comments Off on California Rocker Names Top Shows of the Quarter: Pandoras, Marley, Hearts

Veterans and Young Performers Whose Recent Shows Brought Out The Best By DONNA BALANCIA – There’s so much to do in Los Angeles – let alone the state of California –  no one person can […]

Dick Dale still rippin' - Photo © 1994 Heather Harris
U.S. Rocker Interviews

Interview: Guitar Legend Dick Dale Still Rippin’ The Surf Guitar Sound

December 13, 2015 News Comments Off on Interview: Guitar Legend Dick Dale Still Rippin’ The Surf Guitar Sound

Creator of Surf Music, Dick Dale Still has Many Waves to Ride By DONNA BALANCIA – Surf Guitar legend Dick Dale says his purpose is to inspire. Dale, who is drawing more crowds than ever […]

Ithaca - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

L.A. Guns — And Rock’s Young Guns — Play for Fair Pay at Whisky a Go Go

August 11, 2015 News 2

L.A. Guns Among Bands That Rally for Radio Royalties By DONNA BALANCIA — L.A. Guns and a range of bands performed at the Whisky a Go Go Friday night to support the Fair Play Fair […]

Jack Cash with Downtown Attraction and Stevie D. of Buckcherry - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

CrueFest Hollywood 2015: Metal Shows its Golden Heart at Charity Event

August 10, 2015 News Comments Off on CrueFest Hollywood 2015: Metal Shows its Golden Heart at Charity Event

CrueFest Hollywood Raises Cash to Help People With Cancer By MALIA BALANCIA – Rock and Roll may never forgive, but it knows how to give back. The stage at the Whisky A Go-Go was rockin’ […]

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

  • ‘Professor’ Thomas Dolby Kicks off Summer Tour Tonight at Largo at the Coronet
    July 25, 2018 Comments Off on ‘Professor’ Thomas Dolby Kicks off Summer Tour Tonight at Largo at the Coronet
  • Cowboys In The Campfire Rustle Up Sold-Out Crowd for Wild Honey Foundation Backyard Show
    November 13, 2017 Comments Off on Cowboys In The Campfire Rustle Up Sold-Out Crowd for Wild Honey Foundation Backyard Show
  • Alice with Nurse and friend - All Photos © 2018 Craig Hammons
    Alice Cooper Goes Beyond Stage Antics to Deliver True Character
    August 18, 2018 1
  • Superbees - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
    The Superbees, Crazy Squeeze, Double E Blaze a Trail at Nela
    November 20, 2017 Comments Off on The Superbees, Crazy Squeeze, Double E Blaze a Trail at Nela
  • HAMMONS REVIEW: Cinderella’s Tom Keifer Rocks the Faithful in OC
    November 22, 2017 Comments Off on HAMMONS REVIEW: Cinderella’s Tom Keifer Rocks the Faithful in OC

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Reviews

  • Switchfoot and Anberlin are on tour - Photos by Notes From Vivace
    Switchfoot and Anberlin Get the Crowds Hopping on the LA Stop of ‘Forever Now’ Tour
    October 29, 2026 Comments Off on Switchfoot and Anberlin Get the Crowds Hopping on the LA Stop of ‘Forever Now’ Tour
  • Substance Fest at The Belasco in LA Delivers Goth in all its Glory to the Faithful Fans
    October 26, 2026 Comments Off on Substance Fest at The Belasco in LA Delivers Goth in all its Glory to the Faithful Fans
  • 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

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

  • Richie Ramone - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
    Interview: Richie Ramone Talks New Album, Family, and New Book, ‘I Know Better Now’
    September 16, 2015 1
  • 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
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    UPDATE: AD CHANGED – To Creators of Infiniti Ad: You’ve Ripped Off Ian Curtis and Joy Division
    May 22, 2015 Comments Off on UPDATE: AD CHANGED – To Creators of Infiniti Ad: You’ve Ripped Off Ian Curtis and Joy Division
  • 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
  • Director Dan Catullo Portrays The Hollywood Vampires in a New Light in ‘Unleashed Spirits’
    October 21, 2026 Comments Off on Director Dan Catullo Portrays The Hollywood Vampires in a New Light in ‘Unleashed Spirits’
  • Music is Medicine for Dick Dale, ‘King of the Surf Guitar’
    March 3, 2014 Comments Off on Music is Medicine for Dick Dale, ‘King of the Surf Guitar’
  • Todd Rundgren: ‘A Wizard A True Star’ Was Abomination to Everyone Else, But It Was My Defining Moment
    May 16, 2017 Comments Off on Todd Rundgren: ‘A Wizard A True Star’ Was Abomination to Everyone Else, But It Was My Defining Moment

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