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Watch: Alejandro Aranda and Lauren Ruth Ward Perform in Gibson G-45 Guitar Ads

July 19, 2019 News Comments Off on Watch: Alejandro Aranda and Lauren Ruth Ward Perform in Gibson G-45 Guitar Ads

By DONNA BALANCIA Alejandro Aranda, known as Scary Pool Party, shared the spotlight with another local LA favorite, Lauren Ruth Ward, as the two are featured in new Gibson G-45 guitar advertisements. The videos are […]

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‘Scary Pool Party’ Alejandro Aranda Won College Music Contest Before American Idol

March 8, 2019 News Comments Off on ‘Scary Pool Party’ Alejandro Aranda Won College Music Contest Before American Idol

By DONNA BALANCIA American Idol favorite Alejandro Aranda, known as Scary Pool Party, has been a well-loved fixture on the  Southern California music scene and even won a college music contest in 2017. Aranda impressed […]

Binx with Bruce Watson - Patrick O'Heffernan photo
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NAMM 2019: Buckcherry, Streaming, and Encounters with Bruce Watson and Stevie Wonder

January 28, 2019 News Comments Off on NAMM 2019: Buckcherry, Streaming, and Encounters with Bruce Watson and Stevie Wonder

Peter Frampton Presented with Les Paul Award By PATRICK O’HEFFERNAN ANAHEIM – On Saturday at NAMM, the day began when social media influencer and singer BINX and I encountered heavy security at the Media Center. […]

Classic Rock

Featured at NAMM 2019: Technology, Rock Stars and a $2 Million Guitar Strap

January 24, 2019 News Comments Off on Featured at NAMM 2019: Technology, Rock Stars and a $2 Million Guitar Strap

By PATRICK O’HEFFERNAN ANAHEIM – A $2 million dollar guitar strap.  A watch that tunes your instruments, a guitar that folds up and yet sounds  great. These are a few of products presented to the media […]

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Gibson to Issue Limited Edition Chris Cornell Guitar for LA Forum Tribute

January 15, 2019 News Comments Off on Gibson to Issue Limited Edition Chris Cornell Guitar for LA Forum Tribute

By JOHN DALY Gibson will release a limited-edition Chris Cornell Tribute ES-335 guitar in honor of the late Soundgarden frontman who died more than a year ago. The guitar will be available in the spring. […]

Blues

Paul Nelson GRAMMY Nom: ‘My Friend the Late Johnny Winter Would Be Proud of Joe Louis Walker and Me’

February 8, 2017 News Comments Off on Paul Nelson GRAMMY Nom: ‘My Friend the Late Johnny Winter Would Be Proud of Joe Louis Walker and Me’

EXCLUSIVE: Producer of GRAMMY-Nominated Blues Album Chats with California Rocker By DONNA BALANCIA Blues great Joe Louis Walker is getting some.  After all, that’s what he asks for in his GRAMMY nominated album ‘Everybody Wants […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

  • Silversun Pickups - Courtesy Chanelle1221
    Review: Silversun Pickups and Eliza and the Delusionals Keep Guitar Rock Rolling Through SoCal
    February 8, 2020 Comments Off on Review: Silversun Pickups and Eliza and the Delusionals Keep Guitar Rock Rolling Through SoCal
  • Matt Morrish on sax with English Beat - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia (1 of 1)
    The English Beat Draws Masses To The Rose for Record Release Show
    July 3, 2018 Comments Off on The English Beat Draws Masses To The Rose for Record Release Show
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    Fans of Kaleo, Buttertones, Show Women Are The New Rising Power in Music Purchase Decisions
    August 27, 2017 Comments Off on Fans of Kaleo, Buttertones, Show Women Are The New Rising Power in Music Purchase Decisions
  • Stewart Copeland Drums New Life Into 1925 ‘Ben-Hur’ Flick with Orchestra
    March 17, 2016 Comments Off on Stewart Copeland Drums New Life Into 1925 ‘Ben-Hur’ Flick with Orchestra
  • Marcos and the dinosaur - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
    Prettiest Eyes Don’t Blink at Echo Show
    November 27, 2017 Comments Off on Prettiest Eyes Don’t Blink at Echo Show

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Reviews

  • 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

  • Desert Daze 2017: Interview With Knitting Factory President and CEO Morgan Margolis
    October 10, 2017 Comments Off on Desert Daze 2017: Interview With Knitting Factory President and CEO Morgan Margolis
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    Jesika Von Rabbit Devoted to The Music
    December 5, 2017 Comments Off on Jesika Von Rabbit Devoted to The Music
  • Soul Asylum California Rocker Donna Balancia
    Dave Pirner and Soul Asylum Celebrate Their ‘Change of Fortune’ at The Whisky A Go Go
    July 29, 2016 Comments Off on Dave Pirner and Soul Asylum Celebrate Their ‘Change of Fortune’ at The Whisky A Go Go
  • Mary Kay and Loren Molinare - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
    The Dogs of Detroit: Old School Punk Rock Pros Weather The Years, Fetch New Fan Base
    October 8, 2015 Comments Off on The Dogs of Detroit: Old School Punk Rock Pros Weather The Years, Fetch New Fan Base
  • Texas Headhunters ‘Superblues’ Group Coming to a Stage Near You
    August 8, 2025 Comments Off on Texas Headhunters ‘Superblues’ Group Coming to a Stage Near You
  • Cindy Lee Berryhill by Donna Balancia
    Cindy Lee Berryhill To Release New Album, ‘The Adventurist,’ Truly a Transcendent Labor of Love
    November 5, 2016 Comments Off on Cindy Lee Berryhill To Release New Album, ‘The Adventurist,’ Truly a Transcendent Labor of Love
  • Carl Crew of CIA - Photo © Donna Balancia
    Rock Show — Not Freak Show — at California Institute of Abnormalarts
    August 9, 2015 Comments Off on Rock Show — Not Freak Show — at California Institute of Abnormalarts




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