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Alicia Blue to perform at Young Center benefit - Courtesy photo
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Locals Only: Alicia Blue, Scary Pool Party, Mind Monogram Perform for Young Center

August 15, 2018 News Comments Off on Locals Only: Alicia Blue, Scary Pool Party, Mind Monogram Perform for Young Center

By JOHN DALY Alicia Blue, Scary Pool Party and Mind Monogram headline a benefit night of music and art at DBA256 in Pomona on Friday, Aug. 17. Proceeds from the evening, called Keep Families Together, […]

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Randy Newman Brings Nostalgia and Musical Commentary to Hollywood Bowl

August 15, 2018 News Comments Off on Randy Newman Brings Nostalgia and Musical Commentary to Hollywood Bowl

By DAN MACINTOSH Randy Newman’s concert at the Hollywood Bowl was billed as “Randy Newman: The Albums 1968-2018,” and his extensive 28-song setlist more than lived up to this ambitious billing. Anyone seeing Newman for […]

The Kills are joined by Saul Williams at The Regent - Photo courtesy of The Kills
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The Kills Play The Regent, The Glass House and Open for Interpol in October

August 12, 2018 News Comments Off on The Kills Play The Regent, The Glass House and Open for Interpol in October

By JOHN DALY The Kills will host special guest Saul Williams at their concert at The Regent Theater Monday, and the dynamic duo get support from local favorite Plague Vendor at The Glass House in […]

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The Soft White Sixties Create Haunting Pop Album with Alta California

August 10, 2018 News 1

Review by DONNA BALANCIA The Soft White Sixties have released one of the most remarkable albums ever with Alta California and they succeed by blending genres, ideologies and time periods. The unique style blends of […]

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. […]

Morrissey will play Tropicália Fest - Photo by Melissa Godoy
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Morrissey, Cardi B., Join Ronnie Spector and SWMRS at Tropicália Fest

August 8, 2018 News Comments Off on Morrissey, Cardi B., Join Ronnie Spector and SWMRS at Tropicália Fest

By JOHN DALY Morrissey and Cardi B. headline the 2018 Tropicália Music and Taco Festival at the Queen Mary Events Park in Long Beach on Saturday, Nov. 3 and Sunday, Nov. 4. This year’s event […]

Chris Hillman. Marty Stuart & Roger McGuinn
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The Byrds and ‘Sweetheart of The Rodeo’ Show Prove Longevity

August 7, 2018 News Comments Off on The Byrds and ‘Sweetheart of The Rodeo’ Show Prove Longevity

Photos by ELLEN BERMAN, Review by BOB BUSBY On Tuesday, July 24th, at the Theatre at the Ace Hotel, Roger McQuinn and Chris Hillman two of the founding members of The Byrds performed the opening […]

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Hear The World’s Coolest Surf Bands at Surf Guitar 101 Convention

August 3, 2018 News Comments Off on Hear The World’s Coolest Surf Bands at Surf Guitar 101 Convention

By JOHN DALY Introducing the hottest surf music band … From Italy? On Saturday, Aug. 4, get ready to hit the waves with music from some of the coolest international surf bands at the 11th […]

Katey Sagal and The Reluctant Apostles - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
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Katey Sagal and The Reluctant Apostles Launch East Coast Tour

July 24, 2018 News Comments Off on Katey Sagal and The Reluctant Apostles Launch East Coast Tour

By DONNA BALANCIA Katey Sagal and The Reluctant Apostles are making their first appearance on the East Coast, hitting the road for several performances. Sagal, Bob Thiele Jr. and the crew will be taking their […]

RZA will be on hand for David Lynch's Festival of Disruption - Photo © Donna Balancia
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RZA, Mike Patton, Francis Ford Coppola Headline David Lynch’s Festival of Disruption

June 18, 2018 News Comments Off on RZA, Mike Patton, Francis Ford Coppola Headline David Lynch’s Festival of Disruption

By JOHN DALY RZA, Mike Patton and Vic Mensa are among those slated to perform at David Lynch’s Festival of Disruption at the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles Oct. 13-14. Francis Ford Coppola will be […]

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Travis Barker Blood Clots Force Blink-182 to Postpone Las Vegas Shows

June 15, 2018 News Comments Off on Travis Barker Blood Clots Force Blink-182 to Postpone Las Vegas Shows

By DONNA BALANCIA Blink-182 has postponed two of its Las Vegas residency shows this weekend because drummer Travis Barker is suffering from blood clots in his arms and is unable to perform. The band is […]

James Williamson and The Pink Hearts - Photo by Heather Harris
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Interview: Guitar Great James Williamson on ‘Shade,’ Pink Hearts Concerts

June 14, 2018 News Comments Off on Interview: Guitar Great James Williamson on ‘Shade,’ Pink Hearts Concerts

By DONNA BALANCIA James Williamson’s roots are showing. The former Stooges guitarist has teamed with Frank Meyer and Petra Haden to create a great album, Behind The Shade. The album by James Williamson and The […]

Charley Crockett at The Mint Balancia (1 of 1)
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Charley Crockett Rocks The Mint With Modern Honky Tonk Sound

June 7, 2018 News Comments Off on Charley Crockett Rocks The Mint With Modern Honky Tonk Sound

By DONNA BALANCIA Charley Crockett is a self-made, honky tonk success story. Crockett is taking the world by storm travelling town to town with his band getting people up and dancing to his Texas-Lousiana swinging […]

Original Utopia band members: Kasim, Willie and Todd - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
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Todd Rundgren’s Utopia Reunites and Tour Wraps at Fox Riverside – PHOTOS

June 5, 2018 News Comments Off on Todd Rundgren’s Utopia Reunites and Tour Wraps at Fox Riverside – PHOTOS

By DONNA BALANCIA LOS ANGELES – The long wait for a Todd Rundgren and Utopia reunion tour has finally ended. TR and company put on an amazing show at The Wiltern and had a fun […]

Johnny Marr plays two sold-out nights at Teragram - Photo by Phil King
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Johnny Marr to Play Two Sold-Out Shows at Teragram to Support ‘Call The Comet’

June 5, 2018 News Comments Off on Johnny Marr to Play Two Sold-Out Shows at Teragram to Support ‘Call The Comet’

By DONNA BALANCIA Johnny Marr will support his brand new album Call The Comet, with two sold-out shows at Teragram Ballroom tonight and tomorrow, and with a fall tour. Call The Comet was recorded with […]

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Gorillaz Team with Jack Black on Venice Boardwalk Video ‘Humility’

June 1, 2018 News 1

Virtual Band to Play Demon Dayz Fest in LA By DONNA BALANCIA Jack Black hits the Venice Beach Boardwalk in the new Gorillaz video “Humility,” a jazzy track off the upcoming album The Now Now. […]

Fur Dixon and WTFUKUSHIMA at MSM - Photo © Scott Free
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Review: Fur Dixon Opens for Alice Bag, Revs Crowd at Maui Sugar Mill

May 31, 2018 News Comments Off on Review: Fur Dixon Opens for Alice Bag, Revs Crowd at Maui Sugar Mill

Review by HARRIET KAPLAN and Photos by SCOTT FREE Fur Dixon and her band are courting controversy and attention with their moniker WTFUKUSHIMA. It’s definitely a timely and controversial name. Their new, upcoming album, Return 2 Sender, […]

Todd Rundgren and Utopia interview - Photo by James Balboni
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Interview: Todd Rundgren Talks Utopia Tour and The Meaning of Life

May 27, 2018 News 1

By DONNA BALANCIA Unless you’ve been living on the wrong planet, you know Todd Rundgren’s Utopia, the beloved new wave band of the 1970s and 1980s, has reunited and is out on tour. Todd Rundgren’s […]

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PHOTOS: Punk Rock Bowling Rolls into Las Vegas This Weekend

May 26, 2018 News Comments Off on PHOTOS: Punk Rock Bowling Rolls into Las Vegas This Weekend

By DONNA BALANCIA LAS VEGAS – Despite the 80-degree weather, expect visitors in leather jackets and spiked-up hair to dominate Las Vegas this weekend as Punk Rock Bowling rolls into town today through Monday. Punk […]

By JOHN DALY

Stevie Wonder Plays Las Vegas, Atlantic City This Summer with ‘Song Party’

May 16, 2018 News Comments Off on Stevie Wonder Plays Las Vegas, Atlantic City This Summer with ‘Song Party’

Stevie Wonder will play Las Vegas and Atlantic City this summer with “The Stevie Wonder Song Party: A Celebration of Life, Love & Music,” a limited engagement concert series. Wonder will perform “The Song Party” in four […]

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The Weeknd, Florence + The Machine, Arcade Fire Headline Life is Beautiful

May 15, 2018 News Comments Off on The Weeknd, Florence + The Machine, Arcade Fire Headline Life is Beautiful

The Weeknd, Florence + The Machine and Arcade Fire headline Life is Beautiful Music & Art Festival in Downtown Las Vegas September 21-23. In its sixth year, Life is Beautiful sets the stage with a […]

Iggy Pop Serenades at Desert Daze Fest - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
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Iggy Pop, Garbage and Tenacious D Join Foo Fighters at Cal Jam 18

May 14, 2018 News Comments Off on Iggy Pop, Garbage and Tenacious D Join Foo Fighters at Cal Jam 18

By DONNA BALANCIA Iggy Pop, Garbage and Tenacious D join the Foo Fighters in an eclectic lineup for Cal Jam 18 this year, it was announced. Cal Jam 18 takes place on Oct. 6 at […]

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Who’s the ‘New Guy’ on Keyboards with the Todd Rundgren and Utopia Tour?

May 11, 2018 News Comments Off on Who’s the ‘New Guy’ on Keyboards with the Todd Rundgren and Utopia Tour?

By DONNA BALANCIA Todd Rundgren is in the midst of a much-anticipated Utopia reunion tour with the band’s original members except for the young keyboardist. So who is this 31-year-old keyboard and synth expert on […]

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It’s Aussie Rules: King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard added to Desert Daze Lineup

May 11, 2018 News Comments Off on It’s Aussie Rules: King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard added to Desert Daze Lineup

By DONNA BALANCIA It’s Australian rules music at Desert Daze this year as King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard joins Tame Impala and a host of other top acts at the popular music fest this […]

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British Flavor to Music Tastes Good Vol. 3 with New Order, James Blake

May 10, 2018 News Comments Off on British Flavor to Music Tastes Good Vol. 3 with New Order, James Blake

By DONNA BALANCIA There’s a British flavor to Music Tastes Good 2018 as New Order and James Blake anchor the Vol. 3 lineup in Long Beach, Sept. 29 and Sept. 30. The two-day open-air, waterside event […]

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Moon Honey, Fishbone, Alice Bag to Play Levitt Pavilion Summer Concerts

May 9, 2018 News Comments Off on Moon Honey, Fishbone, Alice Bag to Play Levitt Pavilion Summer Concerts

By JOHN DALY Moon Honey, Fishbone and Alice Bag are among the performers at this year’s Levitt Pavilion Summer Concert Series, which runs June 9 through Sept. 2. Fishbone (June 29), which boasts its original […]

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