By DONNA BALANCIA – LOS ANGELES — Coming off a successful performance at the Black Rose Tavern in LA, WEAPON-X has announced two new summer dates. On July 26, the Victory Music Academy, founded by […]
Family Comes First for California Rocker By DONNA BALANCIA in LOS ANGELES – Heather Reid’s new solo album Cross Words is an emotional map that takes us through her journey of new beginnings. The music […]
LONG BEACH — It’s everything a lover of tats, cars, music and girls could want, all in one big location. The 10th annual Ink-N-Iron Kustom Culture Festival will be held aboard the Queen Mary in […]
BY DONNA BALANCIA — Jesus played Chilean folk music on the side of a Southern California road. He was waiting for help in Carlsbad after his bus broke down en route to San Diego from […]
Across the globe, limited and special editions abound during annual vinyl celebration By DONNA BALANCIA – CARLSBAD — Record Store Day has evolved into the busiest day of Ken Kosta’s year as the […]
By CARREN JAO — When two art forms meet, there is always a negotiation. Artist and musician Kim Gordon, best known as a founding member of the rock band Sonic Youth, wrestles with this in […]
A new report by BIA/Kelsey shows that Internet Radio is changing consumer listening habits and the industry economics are starting to follow. Recognizing new opportunities to reach and engage with these audiences, national and local advertisers […]
INDIO — Coachella Valley and Arts Festival was off to a rousing start as Cage The Elephant performed an all-acoustic version of its hit “Come A Little Closer” in the 94.9 House, and was part […]
Guitar Great is ‘Just having fun again.’ By DONNA BALANCIA, Oct. 13, 2013 – Johnny Winter has learned to become a great teacher — and a student — of time’s lessons. “I never knew my […]
By BOB BUSBY — WEST HOLLYWOOD — On a recent memorable evening Lake Street Dive the jazz foundation-turned-R&B Pop quintet led by power siren Rachael Price delivered a fabulous smile-inducing performance to a sold out […]
Elton John: The Million Dollar Piano will play on movie screens nationwide on Tuesday, March 18 and Wednesday, March 26 at 7 p.m. local time, it was announced. The film, presented by Fathom Events, CinemaLive and […]
By BOB BUSBY — LOS ANGELES — “Come a little bit closer, hear what I have to say.” So sang Neil Young some 22 years ago. Now he’s out to show he was serious. Harboring […]
By DONNA BALANCIA — Stevie Salas has worked with world-class musicians but stays true to his humble Southern California roots. He was selected to play guitar for Mick Jagger, has toured with Rod Stewart and […]
Local Fave Receives the 2014 OC Impact Award HUNTINGTON BEACH — With more than 40 million records sold and fans across the globe, The Offspring has been named winner of the 2014 OC Impact Award. […]
By DONNA BALANCIA — SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO — For The King of the Surf Guitar, music is the medicine. “I have to perform to stay alive,” said Dick Dale, whose trademark surf sound defined a […]
Industry must call music ‘art.’ After all, Ezrin says, ‘A rose by any other name would NOT smell as sweet’ — By DONNA BALANCIA – ANAHEIM – Legendary producer Bob Ezrin told music retailers Thursday that the industry […]
Mraz teams with Pals for Feeding The Soul Foundation OCEANSIDE, Calif — Jason Mraz and friends put on an upbeat show with the Feeding The Soul Foundation Sunday night in North San Diego County. Proceeds […]
By DONNA BALANCIA — Todd Rundgren will receive the Les Paul Award at the National Association of Music Merchants Show, and fans say it’s been a long time coming. Todd will be presented with the […]
OPINION – With the overnight success of Beyonce’s latest album it’s a sure bet that more artists will use the “surprise” social media method to sell records. But while analysts are singing the praises of Beyonce’s marketing […]
By DONNA BALANCIA – U.S. Rocker — Joan Jett said the pressure of 24-7 social media scrutiny has completely changed the music business. Before a live studio audience on the CBS daytime show “The Talk,” Jett […]
Lou Reed’s passing was not entirely unexpected, but it was sobering news on this post-Halloween Party Sunday. From The New York Daily News: By David Hinckley / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Lou Reed, the founder of the […]
By DONNA BALANCIA – The Original Wailers are still cranking out the reggae and continue in Bob Marley style. The Original Wailers put on a lively show the other night and will likely continue to satisfy […]
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