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Hammons Review: Juke Box Hero Tour Wraps to Rock and Roll Satisfaction

August 13, 2018 News Comments Off on Hammons Review: Juke Box Hero Tour Wraps to Rock and Roll Satisfaction

By CRAIG HAMMONS The Juke Box Hero’s tour wrapped up in Irvine to a crowd of happy Rock and Rollers. What more can you ask for on a hot summer night but to be outdoors […]

Johnny Indovina of Human Drama - Photo by Craig Hammons
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Review: Human Drama Fulfills Loyal Fan Cravings for Local Show

April 25, 2018 News Comments Off on Review: Human Drama Fulfills Loyal Fan Cravings for Local Show

By CRAIG HAMMONS Human Drama and Bar Sinister are a perfect match of artist and venue.  Human Drama has played there many times in the past but tonight’s show was going to be special as it […]

The Residents - Photo by Craig Hammons
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The Residents Bring Their Brand of Bizarre to Sold Out Show at The Regent

April 9, 2018 News Comments Off on The Residents Bring Their Brand of Bizarre to Sold Out Show at The Regent

By CRAIG HAMMONS The Residents started their 2018 In Between Dreams tour of North America back at the historic Regent Theater in downtown Los Angeles.  These purveyors of the avant-garde and bizarre brought their brand […]

Carl Palmer - Photo by Craig Hammons for CaliforniaRocker.com
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Review: Carl Palmer Plays Favorites During ELP Legacy Show

March 28, 2018 News Comments Off on Review: Carl Palmer Plays Favorites During ELP Legacy Show

By CRAIG HAMMONS Carl Palmer is by far one of the greatest drummers of all time.  He ranks right up there with Keith Moon, John Bonham and Terry Bozzio.  After nearly four decades behind the […]

Depeche Mode going into the audience - Photo by Craig Hammons
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Depeche Mode Puts Audiences in the ‘Spirit’ With Hollywood Bowl Performances

October 23, 2017 News Comments Off on Depeche Mode Puts Audiences in the ‘Spirit’ With Hollywood Bowl Performances

Good Memories and New Songs By CRAIG HAMMONS The mighty and majestic Depeche Mode were in town for four mind-blowing sold out shows at the Hollywood Bowl in support of their brilliant new album Spirit. […]

The Weirdos
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HAMMONS REVIEW: Woolly Bandits and The Weirdos Bring Old Style Punk Back to ‘Destroy All Music’

June 7, 2017 News Comments Off on HAMMONS REVIEW: Woolly Bandits and The Weirdos Bring Old Style Punk Back to ‘Destroy All Music’

Sweet But Wild Reunion at Echo By CRAIG HAMMONS After being held captive by my Uber driver I finally made it to The Echo for the long awaited homecoming of Hollyweird’s own premiere punks, the […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

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    Julian Lennon, Nancy Wilson Celebrate ‘The Art of Women’ Exhibit at Diltz’ Morrison Hotel Gallery
    April 21, 2017 Comments Off on Julian Lennon, Nancy Wilson Celebrate ‘The Art of Women’ Exhibit at Diltz’ Morrison Hotel Gallery
  • Velazquez Review: Rise Against Rocks Troubadour With Insane Show, Album ‘Wolves,’ To Drop In June
    April 27, 2017 Comments Off on Velazquez Review: Rise Against Rocks Troubadour With Insane Show, Album ‘Wolves,’ To Drop In June
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    November 22, 2021 Comments Off on Review: Courtney Barnett Puts the Human Touch Into ‘Things Take Time, Take Time’
  • Photos: Hermosa Beach Summer Series Launches with Kitten, The Wrecks, The Score
    August 19, 2019 Comments Off on Photos: Hermosa Beach Summer Series Launches with Kitten, The Wrecks, The Score
  • Earthless Puts Its Psych Rock Style Out There in San Diego Show
    July 13, 2019 Comments Off on Earthless Puts Its Psych Rock Style Out There in San Diego Show

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  • Alice Cooper Says Hitting The Stage Keeps Him Young on Rock & Roll High School Podcast
    January 16, 2026 Comments Off on Alice Cooper Says Hitting The Stage Keeps Him Young on Rock & Roll High School Podcast
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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
  • Inspirational Smitty The Creator Rises from the Streets of Little Haiti to Global Fame
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    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
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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
  • 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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    Steel Panther Plays Three Fonda Dates in May, Tours Europe and U.S.
    April 19, 2016 Comments Off on Steel Panther Plays Three Fonda Dates in May, Tours Europe and U.S.
  • 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’
  • Anthony Smith and Jeffrey Steele tore it up at King of France - All photos by Donna Balancia
    Annapolis Songwriters Fest by Rams Head Presents Hits All the High Notes – Review
    September 16, 2025 Comments Off on Annapolis Songwriters Fest by Rams Head Presents Hits All the High Notes – Review
  • Felly delivers emotive performance at The Echo - Photos by Notes From Vivace
    Felly Makes ‘Waves,’ Opener Breakup Shoes ‘Dreams’ at The Echo in LA
    October 26, 2025 Comments Off on Felly Makes ‘Waves,’ Opener Breakup Shoes ‘Dreams’ at The Echo in LA
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    Review: Television Gets Good Reception at Teragram Ballroom, Phoebe Bridgers Shows Grace
    August 8, 2015 Comments Off on Review: Television Gets Good Reception at Teragram Ballroom, Phoebe Bridgers Shows Grace
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    Heather Reid takes ‘Cross Words’ on the Road
    June 9, 2014 Comments Off on Heather Reid takes ‘Cross Words’ on the Road
  • Aerosmith Guitarist Joe Perry Sets a Return to the Road with The Joe Perry Project
    May 12, 2025 Comments Off on Aerosmith Guitarist Joe Perry Sets a Return to the Road with The Joe Perry Project




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