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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 […]

Paul McAlpine Iggy Pop California Rocker
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 […]

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David Lynch Set for Talk at Second Annual Festival of Disruption at Theatre at the Ace Hotel Oct. 14-15

September 6, 2017 News Comments Off on David Lynch Set for Talk at Second Annual Festival of Disruption at Theatre at the Ace Hotel Oct. 14-15

Lynch Joins The Kills, Moby, Shepard Fairey By JOHN DALY David Lynch will appear for an in-depth talk at the second annual Festival of Disruption at the Theatre at the Ace Hotel. The Lynch talk […]

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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Tickets for This Summer’s Bi-Coastal Classic East and Classic West Music Festivals Go On Sale April 7

March 29, 2017 News Comments Off on Tickets for This Summer’s Bi-Coastal Classic East and Classic West Music Festivals Go On Sale April 7

By JOHN DALY The Classic East and Classic West music festivals finally have a presence on the world wide web and tickets for the July concerts go on sale April 7. The hotly anticipated classic […]

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New Goldenvoice Festival: Arroyo Seco Weekend in Pasadena This Summer to Feature Tom Petty, Weezer

March 14, 2017 News Comments Off on New Goldenvoice Festival: Arroyo Seco Weekend in Pasadena This Summer to Feature Tom Petty, Weezer

By DOTTIE PARIS Goldenvoice has created another music festival to add to its impressive mass music events portfolio. Arroyo Seco Weekend, to be held on June 24-25 will feature Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Mumford […]

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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 […]

© Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

PHOTOS: An Evening With the Photographic Greats Richard Young and Chris Cuffaro in West Hollywood

February 3, 2017 News Comments Off on PHOTOS: An Evening With the Photographic Greats Richard Young and Chris Cuffaro in West Hollywood

By DONNA BALANCIA They have captured greatness, these rock photographers, but tonight Richard Young and Chris Cuffaro were the center of attention. Young’s show, “Rebels” was held at the Leica Store in LA and Cuffaro […]

How did Elliott Smith really die and why, asks photojournalist Alyson Camus
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On Eve of New Record Release, Doubts Remain about the Peculiar 2003 Death of Elliott Smith

January 24, 2017 News Comments Off on On Eve of New Record Release, Doubts Remain about the Peculiar 2003 Death of Elliott Smith

Kill Rock Stars to Release ‘Either/Or: Expanded Version’ By DONNA BALANCIA Lingering doubts and strange revelations about the death of Elliott Smith persist 14 years after his passing. The subject of Smith’s untimely death emerges […]

Marcy Kraft Stevie Wonder Hotel Facebook California Rocker
By DONNA BALANCIA

EXCLUSIVE: Stevie Wonder and The Story Behind The Facebook Video That Has More Than 3.4 Million Hits

January 23, 2017 News Comments Off on EXCLUSIVE: Stevie Wonder and The Story Behind The Facebook Video That Has More Than 3.4 Million Hits

Music Manager Marcy Kraft Captures Stevie Wonder with Performer in Hotel Lobby By DONNA BALANCIA When you’re in the music business you never know who you’ll run into … maybe even Stevie Wonder. Marcy Kraft, […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

NAMM 2017 Draws Those Who Love Music, Computer Apps, Rocker Style and The Bright Lights

January 21, 2017 News Comments Off on NAMM 2017 Draws Those Who Love Music, Computer Apps, Rocker Style and The Bright Lights

The Music Merchants’ Show of Shows Still a Hit By DONNA BALANCIA As music evolves, so does the annual NAMM Show in Anaheim. But one thing remains the same: The music merchants convention is still […]

Photo by MK Feeney
By DONNA BALANCIA

Ronnie Spector to be Honored as the She Rocks Award Recipient at WIMN Gala During NAMM

January 19, 2017 News Comments Off on Ronnie Spector to be Honored as the She Rocks Award Recipient at WIMN Gala During NAMM

Photo by MK FEENEY Ronnie Spector will be presented the 2017 She Rocks Award at the The Women’s International Music Network gala at the Anaheim Hilton during the NAMM Show. Ronnie’s award is presented by […]

Moby - Photo by Tammy Lo for CaliforniaRocker.com
By DONNA BALANCIA

EXCLUSIVE: After Turning Down Trump, Moby To Play ‘Anti-Inauguration Show’ at Hotel Cafe on Jan. 20

January 13, 2017 News Comments Off on EXCLUSIVE: After Turning Down Trump, Moby To Play ‘Anti-Inauguration Show’ at Hotel Cafe on Jan. 20

By DONNA BALANCIA Since his cause to get Donald Trump to reveal his taxes apparently failed, Moby will perform an “Anti-Inauguration” show on Jan. 20 at The Hotel Cafe to benefit charity. The renowned DJ […]

Death Valley Girls perform at SXSW - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia California Rocker
By DONNA BALANCIA

Nile Rodgers Keynotes SXSW Music Amid Diverse Musical Offerings from Peelander Z to Death Valley Girls

January 10, 2017 News Comments Off on Nile Rodgers Keynotes SXSW Music Amid Diverse Musical Offerings from Peelander Z to Death Valley Girls

By DONNA BALANCIA Legendary producer Nile Rogers will be the music keynote speaker at SXSW 2017, which, musically will be more diverse than ever. With performers ranging from Jesse Colin Young and Modern English, to […]

Photo of Dave Grohl for California Rocker by Ed Vill
By DONNA BALANCIA

EXCLUSIVE: The Foo Fighters To Release a New Album in 2017, Sources Tell California Rocker

January 9, 2017 News 1

Foo Fighters Working In The SoCal Studio on New Album By DONNA BALANCIA The Foo Fighters are recording a new album to be released this year, sources confirmed to CaliforniaRocker.com.  The name of the album […]

Slash CaliforniaRocker.com California Rocker Jesse Grant
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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 […]

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