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Allen Stone And Audience Share Rare Sonic Bond on ‘APART’ Tour

February 5, 2022 News Comments Off on Allen Stone And Audience Share Rare Sonic Bond on ‘APART’ Tour

Photos and Review by LUIS MORENO This was a concert all Allen Stone fans in Los Angeles had been waiting for from the blue-eyed soul singer. The question was “would it be canceled?”  But the cosmos, […]

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The Spits Rock Alex’s Bar in Long Beach with a Much-Needed Blast of Pure Punk

February 2, 2022 News Comments Off on The Spits Rock Alex’s Bar in Long Beach with a Much-Needed Blast of Pure Punk

Photos and Review by LUIS MORENO LONG BEACH, Calif. – The year is 2022, but as I walk into Alex’s Bar to catch The Spits show I’m transported back to the 1979 punk shows of […]

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Robert DeLong Leads Fans on a ‘Walk’ of Dexterity and Imagery at The Lodge Room

January 31, 2022 News Comments Off on Robert DeLong Leads Fans on a ‘Walk’ of Dexterity and Imagery at The Lodge Room

By JULIE ANN SHAW Robert DeLong took his “Walk Like Me” Tour to The Lodge Room in Highland Park and made it a joyful journey for fans. In order to get to The Lodge Room, […]

By NOTES FROM VIVACE

The Hot Club of Los Angeles Performs Cool Jazz at Cinema Bar in Culver City CA

December 21, 2021 News Comments Off on The Hot Club of Los Angeles Performs Cool Jazz at Cinema Bar in Culver City CA

Photos and Words by NOTES FROM VIVACE The Hot Club of Los Angeles, a Gypsy jazz ensemble, continues to celebrate a decade-long Monday night residency at the Cinema Bar in Culver City. “A 10-year residency is […]

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Neal Francis Delivers with Album ‘In Plain Sight’ and Plays Los Angeles in January

December 15, 2021 News Comments Off on Neal Francis Delivers with Album ‘In Plain Sight’ and Plays Los Angeles in January

By DAN MACINTOSH Some have called Neal Francis the second coming of New Orleans legend Allen Toussaint. That’s a whole lot of pressure, and two big shoes to fill. However, when you partake of funky […]

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Fiery Furnaces Returns to the Music Scene with Energetic Show at El Rey

November 19, 2021 News Comments Off on Fiery Furnaces Returns to the Music Scene with Energetic Show at El Rey

By DAN MACINTOSH LOS ANGELES, CA – Sadly, the Fiery Furnaces drew a relatively small audience to its midweek El Rey Theatre show. Granted, it was a Wednesday night, and not a weekend. Nevertheless, this […]

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Band of Horses Revisits the Past and Charges Into The Future at Hollywood Show

November 18, 2021 News Comments Off on Band of Horses Revisits the Past and Charges Into The Future at Hollywood Show

Photos + Words by LUIS MORENO Band of Horses took concert-goers on a nostalgic journey that revived the past while inspiring for the future at the Hollywood Palladium the other night. Ben Bridwell (lead vocals, […]

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Grace McKagan Heats Up The Harvard and Stone Stage in Hollywood

November 17, 2021 News Comments Off on Grace McKagan Heats Up The Harvard and Stone Stage in Hollywood

Photos + Review by HARRIET KAPLAN Grace McKagan, based on the first night of a November residency at Harvard and Stone, showed new audiences that she has a commanding style and a striking persona. The singer-songwriter […]

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Photo Gallery: Letters to Cleo and Dear Elise Draw Faithful Fans to The Troubadour

November 16, 2021 News Comments Off on Photo Gallery: Letters to Cleo and Dear Elise Draw Faithful Fans to The Troubadour

Photos + Review by NOTES FROM VIVACE Letters to Cleo played to a crowd that spanned the generations at the Troubadour on Friday night with Generation X going to the front of the stage. For […]

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By DAN MACINTOSH

Review: Aimee Mann Revives Dreams with Live Recording at LA’s Largo

November 15, 2021 News Comments Off on Review: Aimee Mann Revives Dreams with Live Recording at LA’s Largo

By DAN MACINTOSH LOS ANGELES – Aimee Mann had to restart a couple of songs during her delightful Largo at the Coronet show. She said she was aiming for perfection because this performance was being […]

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Music Around Towns: Warbly Jets Continue Blazing LA Residency

August 15, 2021 News Comments Off on Music Around Towns: Warbly Jets Continue Blazing LA Residency

Photos by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Warbly Jets continues their blazing residency in Los Angeles. The band brings a much anticipated “sonic” open-arms welcome to performance and concert-starved Angelenos. Check out the photos […]

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James Taylor and Veteran Songwriters Win Big at 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards

March 15, 2021 News Comments Off on James Taylor and Veteran Songwriters Win Big at 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards

Taylor Makes Acceptance Speech from Ski Lift By JOHN DALY Veteran songwriters took the spotlight at the 63rd annual GRAMMY Awards on Sunday as James Taylor, Chick Corea and Dolly Parton were among the big […]

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Video Premiere: The DoGs of Detroit Dig the Beach with New Release ‘Under The Coast’

March 10, 2021 News Comments Off on Video Premiere: The DoGs of Detroit Dig the Beach with New Release ‘Under The Coast’

By JOHN DALY The DoGs have released the ripping new track “Under The Coast,” accompanied by a killer video directed by Frank Meyer blending hot surf action with rebel Rock ‘N’ Roll. “Under The Coast” […]

Desert Daze gets rowdy on Saturday with Sleep, King Gizzard and Iggy Pop - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Sleep, King Gizzard and Iggy Pop Stoke Moshers and Crowd Surfers at Desert Daze

October 15, 2017 News Comments Off on Sleep, King Gizzard and Iggy Pop Stoke Moshers and Crowd Surfers at Desert Daze

Sleep Fans Rejoice as Band Brings It You know it’s a pretty good party when one of the actual performers comes crowd-surfing past you at a concert. That’s what happened during Iggy Pop’s set at […]

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By DONNA BALANCIA

Rare Photos of Iggy Pop, Queen, By Paul McAlpine on Display at Mr. Musichead Gallery

October 12, 2017 News Comments Off on Rare Photos of Iggy Pop, Queen, By Paul McAlpine on Display at Mr. Musichead Gallery

Paul McAlpine Photography Work Hits Hollywood Rock photographer Paul McAlpine has always looked ahead, but today he looks back on his work. McAlpine has curated a show of his outstanding images of iconic rock stars, […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Cal Jam 17: Foo Fighters and Others Pay Tribute to Las Vegas Victims, Tom Petty

October 8, 2017 News Comments Off on Cal Jam 17: Foo Fighters and Others Pay Tribute to Las Vegas Victims, Tom Petty

Featured Photo By DEBI DEL GRANDE SAN BERNARDINO – In one giant sweeping night of Rock ‘N’ Roll, Cal Jam 17 featuring the Foo Fighters proved that concerts and festivals will continue to thrive. The […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Foo Fighters Kick It Up With Cal Jam 17 – A Celebration for ‘Concrete and Gold’

October 6, 2017 News Comments Off on Foo Fighters Kick It Up With Cal Jam 17 – A Celebration for ‘Concrete and Gold’

Cal Jam Presents Top Talent on Saturday Cal Jam – The Foo Fighters, The Kills, Cage The Elephant and Queens of the Stone Age are among the performers at Saturday’s Cal Jam 17 at The […]

By JOHN DALY

New Single: ‘One Step’ by Balancia and Conrad Benefits Victims

September 22, 2017 News Comments Off on New Single: ‘One Step’ by Balancia and Conrad Benefits Victims

Punk Rocker and the Writer Team Up to Give Back to Texas By JOHN DALY Donna Balancia, music journalist, and Vince Conrad, music producer and founder of bands The Smart Pills and American Bad Taste, […]

Focke Wolves Photo by Donna Balancia
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The Focke Wolves, Tijuana Stranglers and Thirsty Crows Play Maui Sugar Mill

September 16, 2017 News Comments Off on The Focke Wolves, Tijuana Stranglers and Thirsty Crows Play Maui Sugar Mill

By DONNA BALANCIA The Focke Wolves will be playing Maui Sugar Mill tonight and this band knows how to rip it up old-school punk style.  They’re on the bill with the Tijuana Stranglers and Thirsty […]

Gary Clark Jr. photo by Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Gary Clark Jr. Plays Intimate Show at Village Studios in West LA to Celebrate The New 88.5 FM SoCal Radio

September 15, 2017 News Comments Off on Gary Clark Jr. Plays Intimate Show at Village Studios in West LA to Celebrate The New 88.5 FM SoCal Radio

By DONNA BALANCIA Gary Clark Jr. put on an intimate show at The Village Studios to celebrate the expansion of 88.5 FM, formerly known as KCSN radio. The man of a thousand notes @garyclarkjr played […]

The Weirdos
By CRAIG HAMMONS

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 […]

By DOTTIE PARIS

The Cranberries Release a New Album, ‘Something Else,’ and Announce a New North American Tour

April 28, 2017 News Comments Off on The Cranberries Release a New Album, ‘Something Else,’ and Announce a New North American Tour

Beloved Irish Band To Make Stops at Wiltern, Masonic in SF By DOTTIE PARIS The Cranberries have released Something Else, featuring re-worked renditions of their major hits, as well as brand new material, including the single […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Dreamcar, Roisin Murphy and Lady Gaga, Debut at Coachella Amid Innovative Acts, Music

April 24, 2017 News Comments Off on Dreamcar, Roisin Murphy and Lady Gaga, Debut at Coachella Amid Innovative Acts, Music

By DONNA BALANCIA Powered by Dreamcar, Roisin Murphy and Lady Gaga, “Drama Rock” made its debut at Coachella this year. The Davey Havok-fronted band Dreamcar, and the Irish-born Murphy took the blending of music and […]

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The ASCAP Expo 2017: ‘Livelihood’ and ‘Advocacy’ are The Important Words for Songwriters Today

April 13, 2017 News Comments Off on The ASCAP Expo 2017: ‘Livelihood’ and ‘Advocacy’ are The Important Words for Songwriters Today

By DONNA BALANCIA Musicians need to present one singular message to change laws and be paid what they’re worth, ASCAP representatives said at the 2017 ASCAP EXPO Kickoff Thursday. Paul Williams, president and chairman of […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Richmond Sluts Rock Harvard and Stone, Band Plays New Album, And Leaves for European Tour

April 7, 2017 News Comments Off on Richmond Sluts Rock Harvard and Stone, Band Plays New Album, And Leaves for European Tour

Richmond Sluts Promote Catchy ’60 Cycles of Love’ By DONNA BALANCIA The Richmond Sluts headlined a great Thursday night at Harvard and Stone, part of the Cheap Satisfaction series. Our best local drummer, John Tyree, […]

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Hammons Review: The Crazy World of Arthur Brown Still Amazes the Fans Almost a Half Century Later

February 19, 2017 News Comments Off on Hammons Review: The Crazy World of Arthur Brown Still Amazes the Fans Almost a Half Century Later

By CRAIG HAMMONS When growing up one of the first records I ever bought that changed my life was The Crazy World of Arthur Brown.   Little did I know that almost a haft of […]

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