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‘Buckaroo Banzai’ Was Rock Star and Surgeon But Real Hero Healthcare Workers Need Help

March 30, 2020 News Comments Off on ‘Buckaroo Banzai’ Was Rock Star and Surgeon But Real Hero Healthcare Workers Need Help

Donations Needed at Hospitals Across the United States By DONNA BALANCIA Actor Peter Weller portrayed the first rock star and healthcare worker to come on the scene as brain surgeon-rocker Dr. Buckaroo Banzai in the […]

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Dave Grohl Cooks Up his Famous Backbeat BBQ for Ronnie James Dio Cancer Fund Event in Ojai

September 25, 2019 News Comments Off on Dave Grohl Cooks Up his Famous Backbeat BBQ for Ronnie James Dio Cancer Fund Event in Ojai

By JOHN DALY Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters became Dave Grohl of the Food Servers for charity last weekend, cooking up and dishing out his signature Backbeat BBQ for the Ronnie James Dio Stand […]

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James Taylor Launches ‘Million Meals Challenge’ to Help Hurricane Victims

October 17, 2018 News Comments Off on James Taylor Launches ‘Million Meals Challenge’ to Help Hurricane Victims

By JOHN DALY North Carolina-born James Taylor is asking for help for hurricane victims and has started “The James Taylor Million Meals Challenge” for hurricane relief.  The initiative, launched by The Food Bank of Central & […]

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Dolly Parton Named MusiCares Person of the Year for 2019

September 6, 2018 News Comments Off on Dolly Parton Named MusiCares Person of the Year for 2019

Featured Photo by KRISTOPHER HARRIS, Story by JOHN DALY Dolly Parton will be honored as the MusiCares Person of the Year for 2019, it was announced. Parton is the first country music singer to be […]

Electric Mud plays the CK4 Benefit at Music Box in San Diego - Courtesy Photo
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Electric Mud, Rhythm and The Method, Broken Stems at Music Box

August 10, 2018 News Comments Off on Electric Mud, Rhythm and The Method, Broken Stems at Music Box

By DOTTIE PARIS Electric Mud, Rhythm and The Method, Broken Stems and Funk Shui Planet will take the stage at The Music Box in San Diego on Friday, Aug. 11, for the CK4 foundation benefit. […]

Steve Vai will host 'Jam-a-Thon' - Courtesy photo
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Steve Vai to Host ‘Big Mama Jama’ Jam-a-Thon Sept. 28-30

August 6, 2018 News Comments Off on Steve Vai to Host ‘Big Mama Jama’ Jam-a-Thon Sept. 28-30

By JOHN DALY Renowned rocker Steve Vai will host “Steve Vai’s Big Mama Jama Jam-a-Thon,” a 52-hour live music experience, on Sept. 28th-30th at Musicians Institute’s new auditorium in Los Angeles. Steve will serve as […]

Vampire Weekend - Photo by Alyson Camus
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Review: Vampire Weekend Comeback Show at Ojai’s Libbey Bowl a Charity Event

June 18, 2018 News Comments Off on Review: Vampire Weekend Comeback Show at Ojai’s Libbey Bowl a Charity Event

Review and Photos by ALYSON CAMUS The Libbey Bowl is a cute and intimate place, located 90 minutes north of Los Angeles. It may have initially seemed to be a strange choice for Vampire Weekend […]

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Cowboys In The Campfire Rustle Up Sold-Out Crowd for Wild Honey Foundation Backyard Show

November 13, 2017 News Comments Off on Cowboys In The Campfire Rustle Up Sold-Out Crowd for Wild Honey Foundation Backyard Show

By KATHY FLYNN The Wild Honey Foundation is known for it’s cool pop shows that benefit the Autism Think Tank.  They put on annual tribute shows at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, and the smaller, […]

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The True American Rock Star, Tom Petty Dies Monday Night at Age 66

October 3, 2017 News Comments Off on The True American Rock Star, Tom Petty Dies Monday Night at Age 66

Prolific Musician’s Death ‘Untimely’ By DONNA BALANCIA Tom Petty, whose music accompanied many Americans through the ups and downs of life, passed away Monday night. He was 66. The prolific American musician and leader of […]

Alison Mosshart photo by Donna Balancia
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EXCLUSIVE: Art World Comes to See Alison Mosshart’s Paintings at Maxfield LA

September 26, 2017 News Comments Off on EXCLUSIVE: Art World Comes to See Alison Mosshart’s Paintings at Maxfield LA

By DONNA BALANCIA The artsy crowd came out for Alison Mosshart’s art exhibit at the Maxfield Gallery in West Hollywood Tuesday night. Mosshart, best known as the famous frontwoman for The Kills and The Dead […]

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, […]

Wayne Kramer with Burrell Kelly - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
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Wayne Kramer and Jail Guitar Doors Charity Bring Music to 100th Prison

September 10, 2017 News Comments Off on Wayne Kramer and Jail Guitar Doors Charity Bring Music to 100th Prison

By DONNA BALANCIA SAN DIEGO – Wayne Kramer and his Jail Guitar Doors charity visited their 100th prison on Friday, bringing guitars and music behind the walls of Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego. Kramer, […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

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    La Roux and Elly Jackson Shine in Hollywood
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    June 12, 2019 Comments Off on Interview: Drug Church Frontman Patrick Kindlon Talks ‘Cheer’ Ahead of Wiltern Gig
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    August 7, 2019 Comments Off on Will Black Treats a Bermuda Audience to Engaging Indie Rock and Roll Shows
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    February 19, 2017 Comments Off on Hammons Review: The Crazy World of Arthur Brown Still Amazes the Fans Almost a Half Century Later

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  • Garbage Proves a Treasure to Fans in Boise, Despite Limiting Future Tour Dates
    October 21, 2025 Comments Off on Garbage Proves a Treasure to Fans in Boise, Despite Limiting Future Tour Dates
  • The Chameleons rock The Belasco in LA - Photos by Notes From Vivace
    Chameleons Wrap ‘Arctic Moon’ Tour and Deliver Driving Tracks to Longtime Fans
    October 14, 2025 Comments Off on Chameleons Wrap ‘Arctic Moon’ Tour and Deliver Driving Tracks to Longtime Fans
  • New York Band, Laveda, Tours the US with Third Studio Album ‘Love, Darla’
    October 6, 2025 Comments Off on New York Band, Laveda, Tours the US with Third Studio Album ‘Love, Darla’

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East Coast Rocker

  • 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’
  • For Famed Rock Photog, Wet Leg Reminiscent of Early Days of Queen
    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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    Photographer Mathieu Bitton Shares Colorful Life Through Images
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    June 11, 2024 Comments Off on No Values Punk Festival Delivers Danzig, Iggy and Crowd Surfers to Pomona
  • Nova Twins - Photos by Notes From Vivace
    Nova Twins, Pleasure Pill and Milly Impress at Zebulon – Photos and Review
    July 28, 2025 Comments Off on Nova Twins, Pleasure Pill and Milly Impress at Zebulon – Photos and Review
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    People’s Blues of Richmond To Play LA Tuesday + Two Tens and Coo Coo Birds
    September 19, 2016 Comments Off on People’s Blues of Richmond To Play LA Tuesday + Two Tens and Coo Coo Birds
  • Exclusive Interview: Rick Derringer Talks Remarkable Career as he Plays Through the Work
    May 28, 2017 Comments Off on Exclusive Interview: Rick Derringer Talks Remarkable Career as he Plays Through the Work
  • Chip Kinman and Ford Madox Ford release a new single, "Expect It" - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
    Punk Rock Legend Chip Kinman and his New Band, Ford Madox Ford, Release Single, Announce Tour
    June 9, 2016 Comments Off on Punk Rock Legend Chip Kinman and his New Band, Ford Madox Ford, Release Single, Announce Tour
  • Iggy Pop Wraps Tour - Photo by Paul McAlpine
    Iggy Pop Shows No Signs of Shutdown with Tour Finale at The Anthem in Washington, D.C.
    October 2, 2025 Comments Off on Iggy Pop Shows No Signs of Shutdown with Tour Finale at The Anthem in Washington, D.C.




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