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VIDEO: Detroit School of Arts Vocal Jazz Ensemble Performs Byrne’s ‘My House’

March 14, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Detroit School of Arts Vocal Jazz Ensemble Performs Byrne’s ‘My House’

Here’s a video that gives people, in the words of the late Ian Dury, “Reasons to be Cheerful.” Check out “Everybody’s Coming to My House,” the David Byrne song performed by the Detroit School of Arts […]

Keith Richards Comic
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Keith Richards, Alice Cooper, Ozzy Osbourne Immortalized in Comic Books

March 13, 2018 News Comments Off on Keith Richards, Alice Cooper, Ozzy Osbourne Immortalized in Comic Books

By DONNA BALANCIA Keith Richards as a comic book hero? Richards, Alice Cooper, Ozzy Osbourne and many other rockers will have their own real-life adventures in a new line of comic books by TidalWave Comics. […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Review: Gogol Bordello Brings Unity and Regina Spektor to The Fonda

March 10, 2018 News Comments Off on Review: Gogol Bordello Brings Unity and Regina Spektor to The Fonda

The Ukranian band of merry men and women known as Gogol Bordello has a certain kind of music that defies the categories. Is Gogol Bordello punk rock?  Classic rock?  Classical? All we know is that […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

The Dollyrots Play Los Angeles and Fullerton on Rah Rah Radical Tour

March 9, 2018 News Comments Off on The Dollyrots Play Los Angeles and Fullerton on Rah Rah Radical Tour

Adorable pop punk rockers, The Dollyrots play Phoenix, Los Angeles and Fullerton dates on their Rah Rah Radical tour. The Dollyrots, Kelly Ogden and Luis Cabezas, who regularly hit the road with all their gear, […]

Nth Power
By DONNA BALANCIA

Nth Power to Deliver Funk-Style Call for ‘Truth’ at The Mint Tonight

March 9, 2018 News Comments Off on Nth Power to Deliver Funk-Style Call for ‘Truth’ at The Mint Tonight

The call for truth and the beauty of diversity drives Nth Power, the funky trio that plays The Mint tonight. Comprised of Beyonce’s touring drummer Nikki Glaspie, bassist Nate Edgar of Groovechild, and Nick Cassarino […]

Cave
By DONNA BALANCIA

Ask Nick Cave ‘Anything’ During Conversations Tour in Boston, NYC

March 8, 2018 News Comments Off on Ask Nick Cave ‘Anything’ During Conversations Tour in Boston, NYC

Nick Cave will tour a short series of on-stage conversations with audiences in Boston and New York it was announced today. Cave says he got the idea during his 2017 Nick Cave & The Bad […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Record Store Day 2018 New Music: David Bowie, The National, U2

March 7, 2018 News Comments Off on Record Store Day 2018 New Music: David Bowie, The National, U2

David Bowie, The National and U2 will release collectors edition recordings for this year’s Record Store Day on April 21. Collectors will be able to buy special editions, re-releases and vinyl reissues from musicians ranging […]

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 […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

X the Band, Mike Watt, Celebrate Brouwerij West Second Anniversary

March 5, 2018 News Comments Off on X the Band, Mike Watt, Celebrate Brouwerij West Second Anniversary

SAN PEDRO – Punk favorites X the band, helped the Brouwerij West in San Pedro celebrate its second anniversary Saturday night. The punkers got an assist from San Pedro royalty Mike Watt and the Missingmen.  […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Air + Style LA Hosts Weekend of Skateboarding, Music and Snowboarding

March 5, 2018 News Comments Off on Air + Style LA Hosts Weekend of Skateboarding, Music and Snowboarding

Air + Style hosted a unique blend of music, skateboarding and snowboarding at Exposition Park.  The temperatures in Los Angeles were just about right for winter fare and hot sports contests. The weekend featured music […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Review: Frankie and the Witch Fingers, Twin Temple and Cat Scan

March 4, 2018 News Comments Off on Review: Frankie and the Witch Fingers, Twin Temple and Cat Scan

By DONNA BALANCIA Frankie and the Witch Fingers is an empassioned band that falls under its own musical spell. It’s high energy all the way with Dylan Sizemore leading a group of garage-psychedelic musicians through […]

The English Beat draws the crowds with great performances - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

EXCLUSIVE: Sterling Venue Ventures To Open Canyon Inland Empire

March 2, 2018 News Comments Off on EXCLUSIVE: Sterling Venue Ventures To Open Canyon Inland Empire

By DONNA BALANCIA Sterling Venue Ventures, owner of The Canyon brand clubs in the Los Angeles area will expand into the Inland Empire in the fourth quarter of this year, the company has announced. The […]

Saul Williams The Kills
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VIDEO: The Kills Cover Saul Williams ‘List of Demands’ With Peter Tosh ‘Steppin Razor’

March 2, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: The Kills Cover Saul Williams ‘List of Demands’ With Peter Tosh ‘Steppin Razor’

Saul Williams has been backstage with The Kills for a while but only now will they perform together. Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince have released two new videos to promote cover songs “List of Demands,” […]

Levi Petree
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PREMIERE: ‘Eyes So Blue’ By Levi Petree Blends Humor With Upbeat Sound

March 1, 2018 News Comments Off on PREMIERE: ‘Eyes So Blue’ By Levi Petree Blends Humor With Upbeat Sound

By JOHN DALY Levi Petree and his band are rockin’ the Lousiana sound in Los Angeles. CaliforniaRocker.com premieres his new song and video “Eyes So Blue,” check it out. Petree brings a much needed infusion […]

arroyo seco lineup
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Arroyo Seco Lineup: Neil Young, Jack White, Pretenders, Robert Plant

March 1, 2018 News Comments Off on Arroyo Seco Lineup: Neil Young, Jack White, Pretenders, Robert Plant

Arroyo Seco Lineup 2018 Rocks Superstars Neil Young, Jack White, The Pretenders, Robert Plant, Kings of Leon and Gary Clark Jr. lead a star-studded Arroyo Seco Lineup for Arroyo Seco 2018 it was announced today. […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Review: Langhorne Slim Sings Bittersweet Songs of Youth at Largo

March 1, 2018 News Comments Off on Review: Langhorne Slim Sings Bittersweet Songs of Youth at Largo

By DONNA BALANCIA Apparently the original, “world famous” Troubadour music venue on Santa Monica Boulevard was a tiny room on the La Cienega property the Largo Theatre occupies. That may or may not be something […]

jesika von rabbit
By DONNA BALANCIA

VIDEO: Jesika Von Rabbit Goes Wild With Political Party in ‘Innuendo’

February 28, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Jesika Von Rabbit Goes Wild With Political Party in ‘Innuendo’

Jesika Von Rabbit Takes on The World Jesika Von Rabbit has a great flare for the dramatic with a sexy edge. Combine that with her biting wit and political commentary and you have her latest […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

King Tuff Drops Weird Video of Beloved Subaru Brat, Preps for Tour

February 28, 2018 News Comments Off on King Tuff Drops Weird Video of Beloved Subaru Brat, Preps for Tour

King Tuff is definitely an original. Resplendent in his bejeweled baseball cap and cruising in his beloved 1982 Subaru Brat, this unusual musician takes us to another place. But little does the unsuspecting viewer know […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

VIDEO: Carla Bruni Gives Sexy Rendition of ‘Crazy’ at Orpheum

February 22, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Carla Bruni Gives Sexy Rendition of ‘Crazy’ at Orpheum

By DONNA BALANCIA Carla Bruni had a charmed audience at the Orpheum in downtown L.A. Friends from rock and roll and modeling, as well as French music lovers made the trek in the cold to […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Good Nights at Cafe Nela Prove the Place is for Punks

February 19, 2018 News Comments Off on Good Nights at Cafe Nela Prove the Place is for Punks

By DONNA BALANCIA It’s been a few good nights at Cafe Nela, the Dave Travis-owned punk rock establishment on Cypress.  There’s been family galore in the hot spot, including Dave’s sister Abby of Sumo Princess […]

Will Toledo of Car Seat Headrest - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Car Seat Headrest Covers Devo’s ‘Uncontrollable Urge’

February 14, 2018 News Comments Off on EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Car Seat Headrest Covers Devo’s ‘Uncontrollable Urge’

By DONNA BALANCIA Car Seat Headrest, promoting their new album Twin Fantasy, made a tour stop at the Moroccan Lounge in downtown Los Angeles last night.  A ticket to see the super-popular band led by […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Hot New Bands Emerge from First LA Rock Lottery

February 11, 2018 News Comments Off on Hot New Bands Emerge from First LA Rock Lottery

By DONNA BALANCIA The first LA Rock Lottery got off to a rousing start with five musical groups that represented some of the best in alternative, avant-garde and rock. That’s because the people involved came […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Photo Gallery from Girlschool Weekend at Bootleg

February 8, 2018 News Comments Off on Photo Gallery from Girlschool Weekend at Bootleg

Girlschool Weekend 2018: It’s a Woman’s World Photos By DONNA BALANCIA Headliners like Shirley Manson and with guests like Karen O the “mostly” female event brought out the best in modern women of all ages. […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Revolushn Band Talks Music, SoCal Gigs at Molly Malone’s, Blacklight District

February 8, 2018 News Comments Off on Revolushn Band Talks Music, SoCal Gigs at Molly Malone’s, Blacklight District

By DONNA BALANCIA Revolushn has a unique approach to making music. The band blends hot electronic sounds with funk and a some old school style Rock N Roll.  Revolushn is known for its dynamic sound […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

VIDEO: Jesse Hughes of Eagles of Death Metal Plays Solo Set at Redwood

February 7, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Jesse Hughes of Eagles of Death Metal Plays Solo Set at Redwood

By DONNA BALANCIA Jesse Hughes is on the local circuit these days, making surprise visits to local bars and punk hangouts in his native Southern California. The renowned frontman from EODM took to the stage […]

The Coronas O'Reilly comes from a musical family - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Danny O’Reilly and The Coronas Show They’re In Clover With Irish Fans at The Echo

November 18, 2017 News Comments Off on Danny O’Reilly and The Coronas Show They’re In Clover With Irish Fans at The Echo

By DONNA BALANCIA If you wanted to meet a true Irish lass, Echo Park was the place to be last night.  That’s because The Coronas from Dublin, Ireland, played The Echo and it was like […]

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