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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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    March 16, 2020 Comments Off on White Buffalo, SWMRS and NOFX Among Musicians Making Most of Online Resources During Quarantine
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    Review: Brazilian Girls Make It a New Wave Night at the El Rey
    May 16, 2018 Comments Off on Review: Brazilian Girls Make It a New Wave Night at the El Rey
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    Le Butcherettes Turn Up The Heat and Rock The Regent Theater for Riot Grill 2016 in DTLA
    December 12, 2016 Comments Off on Le Butcherettes Turn Up The Heat and Rock The Regent Theater for Riot Grill 2016 in DTLA
  • Gene Loves Jezebel, Hellflowers, Slow Poisoner Celebrate Hyaena Gallery
    April 12, 2016 Comments Off on Gene Loves Jezebel, Hellflowers, Slow Poisoner Celebrate Hyaena Gallery
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    July 6, 2018 Comments Off on Beloved Songwriter Willie Nile Makes His Mark on Crowd at McCabe’s

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  • ‘Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh’ Auction Gives Famous Rocker a Chance to ‘Get More Stuff’
    November 12, 2025 Comments Off on ‘Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh’ Auction Gives Famous Rocker a Chance to ‘Get More Stuff’
  • Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony Takes Center Stage in LA
    November 9, 2025 Comments Off on Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony Takes Center Stage in LA
  • 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

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East Coast Rocker

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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
    April 28, 2023 Comments Off on Inspirational Smitty The Creator Rises from the Streets of Little Haiti to Global Fame
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    March 12, 2023 Comments Off on Lord Sonny The Unifier Makes Truth Creative with ‘America’s Newest Hitmaker’
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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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    Beloved East Side Festival Echo Park Rising Brings Out LA’s Talent – Photos + Review
    August 20, 2024 Comments Off on Beloved East Side Festival Echo Park Rising Brings Out LA’s Talent – Photos + Review
  • Barry Can't Swim - All photos by Notes From Vivace
    Barry Can’t Swim Captivates at The Shrine Ahead of New Album ‘Loner’
    May 5, 2025 Comments Off on Barry Can’t Swim Captivates at The Shrine Ahead of New Album ‘Loner’
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    Gary Calamar Takes a Tour of LA with Singles ‘Little Tokyo,’ ‘Prince of Pico Blvd’ – Interview
    February 26, 2017 Comments Off on Gary Calamar Takes a Tour of LA with Singles ‘Little Tokyo,’ ‘Prince of Pico Blvd’ – Interview
  • The Life and Music of Donny Hathaway Honored by Friends and Fans at The Orpheum in LA
    September 25, 2024 Comments Off on The Life and Music of Donny Hathaway Honored by Friends and Fans at The Orpheum in LA
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    EXCLUSIVE: Peter Ascher Tells Musicians ‘Don’t Expect To Make Money Unless You’re Ed Sheeran’
    January 27, 2017 Comments Off on EXCLUSIVE: Peter Ascher Tells Musicians ‘Don’t Expect To Make Money Unless You’re Ed Sheeran’
  • Vince Conrad Productions Strikes Hidden Gold with Remastered Punk Hits
    February 2, 2016 Comments Off on Vince Conrad Productions Strikes Hidden Gold with Remastered Punk Hits




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