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Radio Free Hollywood ‘Family Reunion’ Show at Bootleg to Raise Charity Funds

November 9, 2018 News Comments Off on Radio Free Hollywood ‘Family Reunion’ Show at Bootleg to Raise Charity Funds

By DONNA BALANCIA Starting out, when The Motels, The DoGs and The Pop were trying to get gigs, no venue would book them. In 1976, it was hard to get a gig if you were […]

Live Reviews

Sound Barrier Performs at Whisky A Go-Go, Set to Release Music Through Tom Morello’s Firebrand Records

April 20, 2017 News Comments Off on Sound Barrier Performs at Whisky A Go-Go, Set to Release Music Through Tom Morello’s Firebrand Records

By DONNA BALANCIA The Afro-Metal band Sound Barrier has reunited and will release their music through Tom Morello’s Firebrand Records label, Morello announced during a blowout night at The Whisky A Go-Go. Sound Barrier and […]

Musicians

Lemmy Statue Unveiled, Motorhead Rocker Honored with Celebrations at the Whisky and The Rainbow

August 25, 2016 News Comments Off on Lemmy Statue Unveiled, Motorhead Rocker Honored with Celebrations at the Whisky and The Rainbow

Motorhead Rocker Honored at His Sunset Strip Hangouts By DONNA BALANCIA If Lemmy Kilmister were alive, he would probably would have been overwhelmed by the love of fans at events held in his honor on […]

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 […]

Dick Dale performs on New Year's Eve as wife Lana Dale looks on - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

Dick Dale Rips Up The Crowd; Mick Scott and Se7en Reasons Why Swing from Rafters on New Year’s

December 31, 2015 News Comments Off on Dick Dale Rips Up The Crowd; Mick Scott and Se7en Reasons Why Swing from Rafters on New Year’s

Dick Dale Hosts Modern Day Surfer Stomp By DONNA BALANCIA – Dick Dale still gets the crowds swooning with his cool surf style, bringing a rockin’ show to the Sunset Strip on New Year’s Eve. […]

Bruce Duff, Brian Perera from Cleopatra, Thor, Henry Rollins, Betsy Bitch, Frank Meyer, Paul Roessler at Kitten Robot Studios - Photo by Jason Valdez
Musicians

‘I Am Thor’ To Screen at Whisky A Go Go With Live Performance by Thor, Locals and Luminaries Alike

November 9, 2015 News Comments Off on ‘I Am Thor’ To Screen at Whisky A Go Go With Live Performance by Thor, Locals and Luminaries Alike

By DONNA BALANCIA – “I used to be a serious bodybuilder, I’m a serious rock n roller right now.” And with those words, so began the downward — and then upward — spiral of one […]

Owl - Feature © 2015 Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

Owl, Philm, Lend Avant-Garde Sound to Metal Scene on Legendary Sunset Strip

August 12, 2015 News Comments Off on Owl, Philm, Lend Avant-Garde Sound to Metal Scene on Legendary Sunset Strip

Chris Wyse Bass, Dave Lombardo Drumming, Take Center Stage at Whisky a Go Go By MALIA BALANCIA — Lead singer and bassist Chris Wyse is pretty clever. Maybe that goes along with having a band […]

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

  • Dick Dale performs on New Year's Eve as wife Lana Dale looks on - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
    Dick Dale Rips Up The Crowd; Mick Scott and Se7en Reasons Why Swing from Rafters on New Year’s
    December 31, 2015 Comments Off on Dick Dale Rips Up The Crowd; Mick Scott and Se7en Reasons Why Swing from Rafters on New Year’s
  • Punk Rock Bowling Flips for California Bands Stitches, Weirdos and The Dils
    May 25, 2019 Comments Off on Punk Rock Bowling Flips for California Bands Stitches, Weirdos and The Dils
  • Jack Cash with Downtown Attraction and Stevie D. of Buckcherry - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
    CrueFest Hollywood 2015: Metal Shows its Golden Heart at Charity Event
    August 10, 2015 Comments Off on CrueFest Hollywood 2015: Metal Shows its Golden Heart at Charity Event
  • Jackshit the band - Davey Faragher, Val McCallum and Pete Thomas at The Mint
    Davey Faragher, Pete Thomas and Val McCallum Put on Western Tunes at The Mint
    February 9, 2020 Comments Off on Davey Faragher, Pete Thomas and Val McCallum Put on Western Tunes at The Mint
  • Project N-Fidelikah - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
    With George Lynch, and Fishbone’s Angelo Moore, ‘Project N-Fidelikah’ Means Success
    December 17, 2015 Comments Off on With George Lynch, and Fishbone’s Angelo Moore, ‘Project N-Fidelikah’ Means Success

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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

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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

  • Jane Gil is the subject of Tom DiCillo's 'Stars' - Image courtesy Tom DiCillo
    Filmmaker and Musician, Tom DiCillo, Captures the Heart with Emotive ‘Stars’ Video
    January 31, 2025 Comments Off on Filmmaker and Musician, Tom DiCillo, Captures the Heart with Emotive ‘Stars’ Video
  • The Dave Schultz All-Star Jam - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
    The Dave Schulz All-Star Jam Brings Rock and Roll Thursday to New Venue Mrs. Fish in Downtown LA
    October 20, 2015 Comments Off on The Dave Schulz All-Star Jam Brings Rock and Roll Thursday to New Venue Mrs. Fish in Downtown LA
  • 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’
  • 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
  • James Williamson, Petra Haden and Joe Cardamone - Photo by Heather Harris
    Setting the Standard: James Williamson Engineers Unique Sounds with New Collaborations
    August 15, 2016 Comments Off on Setting the Standard: James Williamson Engineers Unique Sounds with New Collaborations
  • Supermensch
    Shep Gordon, Mike Myers Talk ‘Supermensch’ at Landmark Theatres
    November 13, 2014 Comments Off on Shep Gordon, Mike Myers Talk ‘Supermensch’ at Landmark Theatres
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    Remarkable Music and Life of Marty Grebb ‘Guided From Above’
    May 22, 2015 1

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