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Desert Daze 2018: Music Stars Truly Shine With Overnight Set Times

October 11, 2018 News Comments Off on Desert Daze 2018: Music Stars Truly Shine With Overnight Set Times

By DONNA BALANCIA Expect the music stars of 2018 Desert Daze to come out at night and shine bright until morning with overnight set times during three festival days. Read about Tame Impala’s Short Set, […]

Robby Krieger of The Doors guests at Rami Jaffee's party at Fonogenic Studios - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
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Robby Krieger and Orianthi Guest at ‘Rami Fest’ by Foo Fighters Keyboardist

October 9, 2018 News Comments Off on Robby Krieger and Orianthi Guest at ‘Rami Fest’ by Foo Fighters Keyboardist

By DONNA BALANCIA Yes the Foo Fighters are in the news. By all accounts CalJam 2018 appears to have been a great success, drawing acts like Joan Jett, Tenacious D and Iggy Pop. But there’s […]

Cal Jam 2018: Joan Jett and Nirvana - Courtesy of Girl Underground Music
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Cal Jam 2018: Joan Jett Fronts Nirvana Reunion with Dave Grohl on Drums

October 7, 2018 News 2

By DONNA BALANCIA Cal Jam is known as a celebration of everything Foo Fighters, but this year belonged exclusively to Nirvana and Joan Jett. The much-rumored Nirvana reunion took place Saturday night at the Glen […]

Duff McKagan joins MC50 last night at Ford Theatres - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
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VIDEO: Duff McKagan Jams with Wayne Kramer and MC50 at Ford Theatres Gig

October 6, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Duff McKagan Jams with Wayne Kramer and MC50 at Ford Theatres Gig

By DONNA BALANCIA Duff McKagan made a surprise appearance at Wayne Kramer’s MC50 Kick Out The Jams Anniversary gig at the Ford Theatres Friday night. Seems McKagan is a fan of Kramer, the founder of […]

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Interpol Plays a Darkly Colorful Show at The Hollywood Bowl for ‘Marauder’

October 5, 2018 News Comments Off on Interpol Plays a Darkly Colorful Show at The Hollywood Bowl for ‘Marauder’

By DONNA BALANCIA Interpol rounded up the packed house of fans at The Hollywood Bowl Thursday night. Sunflower Bean and The Kills opened for the New York City based band in strong performances. Interpol moves […]

The music classes and arts programs keep the prisoners going - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
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Interview: Jason Heath and The Greedy Souls open for MC50 Tonight in Los Angeles

October 4, 2018 News Comments Off on Interview: Jason Heath and The Greedy Souls open for MC50 Tonight in Los Angeles

Concert Benefits Charity Jail Guitar Doors USA By DONNA BALANCIA Wayne Kramer is busy with the 50th anniversary tour of his band MC5, but what many people don’t know about this rebellious rocker is the […]

Karen O tosses the microphone at Ohana Fest - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
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Yeah Yeah Yeahs Steal The Show at Eddie Vedder Beach Party Ohana Fest

October 2, 2018 News Comments Off on Yeah Yeah Yeahs Steal The Show at Eddie Vedder Beach Party Ohana Fest

By DONNA BALANCIA Karen O and The Yeah Yeah Yeahs stole the show at Ohana Fest 2018, the annual concert at Dana Point hosted by Eddie Vedder. “When I grow up I want to be […]

Johnny Marr and Eddie Vedder duet on 'There Is a Light That Never Goes Out' at Ohana Fest - Video by Donna Balancia
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VIDEO: Watch Johnny Marr and Eddie Vedder Duet at Ohana Fest

September 30, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Watch Johnny Marr and Eddie Vedder Duet at Ohana Fest

Eddie Vedder Joins Johnny Marr on Stage at Ohana Fest […]

New Order will be pervasive at this year's MTGLB - Courtesy photo
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Music Tastes Good Long Beach Boasts ‘New Order’ for Song and Food Fest

September 29, 2018 News Comments Off on Music Tastes Good Long Beach Boasts ‘New Order’ for Song and Food Fest

By JOHN DALY Music Tastes Good returns to Long Beach today, Saturday, Sept. 29, through Sunday, Sept. 30. What makes this music fest different is it’s a two-day music, food, and arts celebration, so not only are […]

Eddie Vedder headlines Ohana Fest - Photo by Raph
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Ohana Fest at Dana Point Features Eddie Vedder, Eric Church, Mumford and Sons

September 28, 2018 News Comments Off on Ohana Fest at Dana Point Features Eddie Vedder, Eric Church, Mumford and Sons

By JOHN DALY Ohana Fest brings the music to Dana Point this weekend with a range of musicians like Eric Church, Eddie Vedder and Mumford and Sons headlining. Vedder has been in the headlines lately […]

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PHOTOS: MC50 Plays ‘Kick Out the Jams’ at Ford Theaters Oct. 5

September 28, 2018 News Comments Off on PHOTOS: MC50 Plays ‘Kick Out the Jams’ at Ford Theaters Oct. 5

By JOHN DALY Detroit rock band MC5 celebrates the 50th anniversary of the recording of their landmark album Kick Out the Jams with a concert at the Ford Theatres on Oct. 5.  All the proceeds […]

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VIDEO: CHVRCHES Turns The Greek into Dance Party on Love Is Dead Tour

September 24, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: CHVRCHES Turns The Greek into Dance Party on Love Is Dead Tour

By DONNA BALANCIA Boosted by the boundless pep of petite powerhouse Lauren Mayberry, CHVRCHES brought its high energy show to The Greek Theatre for the LA leg of the Love Is Dead Tour. CHVRCHES is […]

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Lake Street Dive Plays Its Vintage Big Blues Sound at The Wiltern

September 24, 2018 News Comments Off on Lake Street Dive Plays Its Vintage Big Blues Sound at The Wiltern

By DONNA BALANCIA Lake Street Dive brought out the best at The Wiltern, performing songs off the new album, Free Yourself Up and finishing with some classic Queen. The stylish jazzy blues band creates a […]

Will Ferrell and Chad Smith on Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon - Courtesy photo
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Chad Smith-Chris Martin Supergroup to Play Will Ferrell Charity at The Greek

September 20, 2018 News Comments Off on Chad Smith-Chris Martin Supergroup to Play Will Ferrell Charity at The Greek

Duff McKagan, Mike McCready and Josh Klinghoffer Join By JOHN DALY Chad Smith will band with Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready, Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan and RHCP guitarist Josh Klinghoffer […]

Shirley Manson of Garbage, one of the headliners at Cal Jam 18 - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
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Set Times Released for Foo Fighters’ Cal Jam 18 at Glen Helen Regional Park

September 19, 2018 News Comments Off on Set Times Released for Foo Fighters’ Cal Jam 18 at Glen Helen Regional Park

By JOHN DALY The Foo Fighters’ Cal Jam 18 is a little more than two weeks away and today organizers revealed the set times for the Oct. 6th all-day rock fest at Glen Helen Regional […]

Michael Des Barres - Photo by Alyson Camus
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Heard On The Street: Michael Des Barres Debuts New Band, The Mistakes

September 18, 2018 News Comments Off on Heard On The Street: Michael Des Barres Debuts New Band, The Mistakes

Story by DONNA BALANCIA Michael Des Barres is revving his rock ‘n’ roll engine with a new band called Michael Des Barres and The Mistakes. The band is getting around town and will introduce new […]

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Ford Madox Ford Fetes Emil Edinger at Jonny Whiteside’s Show

September 17, 2018 News Comments Off on Ford Madox Ford Fetes Emil Edinger at Jonny Whiteside’s Show

By DONNA BALANCIA Ford Madox Ford gave an impromptu headline performance Sunday at Joe’s Great American Bar to celebrate Emil Edinger’s 43rd birthday. The show, presented by Jonny Whiteside’s The Messaround, encompassed a good selection of […]

Bruce Springsteen headlines 'Heroes' - Photo by Richard Hoynes
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Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart, Headline Stand Up For Heroes at MSG

September 12, 2018 News Comments Off on Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart, Headline Stand Up For Heroes at MSG

By JOHN DALY Bruce Springsteen and Jon Stewart are among the headliners at Stand Up For Heroes at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Nov. 5. Jim Gaffigan, Seth Meyers Jimmy Carr and […]

Paul McCartney uses megaphone to sing to his wife Nancy - Youtube photo
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Paul McCartney Plays Concert for New ‘Egypt Station’ at Grand Central Station NYC

September 7, 2018 News 1

By JOHN DALY Paul McCartney has released Egypt Station, his 17th solo album, and played a concert from Grand Central Station in New York City, livestreamed via YouTube Originals Friday. During the concert, McCartney played […]

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No Bones About It: The Bomboras Heat It Up at Mondo Hollywood

September 4, 2018 News Comments Off on No Bones About It: The Bomboras Heat It Up at Mondo Hollywood

By DONNA BALANCIA The anticipated return of The Bomboras lived up to expectations as the outrageous surf-style band from the 1990s brought its wild stage show to the Union for Mondo Hollywood. There were plenty […]

DIIV with balloons at Echoplex - All Photos © 2018 Donna Balancia
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Photos: DIIV and Sextile Play DoLA Birthday Bash at Echoplex

September 2, 2018 News Comments Off on Photos: DIIV and Sextile Play DoLA Birthday Bash at Echoplex

By DONNA BALANCIA When DoLA has a party they do it right. More than 4,000 Angelinos RSVP’d to get into The Echoplex to celebrate the magazine’s birthday, an event that featured headliner DIIV and Sextile. […]

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VIDEO: Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds Prep for LA, NY and Toronto Concerts

August 30, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds Prep for LA, NY and Toronto Concerts

By JOHN DALY Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds are teaming with record stores in Los Angeles, New York and Toronto for a ticket giveaway to his shows in those cities, a pre-order of his […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

VIDEO: Billie Joe Armstrong, Duff, Jonesy, Fred and Moz Show for Johnny Ramone

August 27, 2018 News 1

Annual Tribute to Ramones Co-Founder a Starry Event By DONNA BALANCIA A new supergroup comprised of Duff McKagan, Billie Joe Armstrong, Fred Armisen and Steve Jones played a few tunes before hundreds who gathered to […]

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All My Friends Festival Gets Strong Reception in Freshman Bow

August 21, 2018 News Comments Off on All My Friends Festival Gets Strong Reception in Freshman Bow

By DAN MACINTOSH All My Friends is the new festival venture from Hard Summer creator Gary Richards, and with its eclectic mix of rap, R and B and EDM, it carries on where last year’s […]

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The Kills Show No Signs of Slowing Down With Southern California Shows

August 17, 2018 News Comments Off on The Kills Show No Signs of Slowing Down With Southern California Shows

By DONNA BALANCIA The Kills brought their wild style and high energy shows to Los Angeles this past week with two sold out shows at The Regent and The Glass House in Pomona. It’s been […]

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New Attitude, New Acts: Echo Park Rising 2018 Goes ‘Solo’

August 16, 2018 News Comments Off on New Attitude, New Acts: Echo Park Rising 2018 Goes ‘Solo’

By JOHN DALY It’s a breakout year at Echo Park Rising music fest, as some local favorites try out new material and new solo acts. The annual festival that encompasses Echo Park venues, businesses — […]

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