By DONNA BALANCIA — Kim Gordon launched free Saturday Nights at the Getty Museum in Kim Gordon style. And the work of Gordon and her partner in Body/Head was welcomed by a mixed audience of […]
By DONNA BALANCIA — When The Dollyrots, A Pretty Mess, and Go Betty Go throw a party — you better go! A great night of girl power — and some guy power too — at […]
Alison Mosshart, Jello Biafra, Cheetah Chrome Bring It to Bootleg Show STORY By DONNA BALANCIA, PHOTOS By HEATHER HARRIS SILVER LAKE — There was a kitchen drawer at our house that had all sorts of […]
By DONNA BALANCIA in WEST HOLLYWOOD — For a bunch of tough motorcycle guys, the Sons of Anarchy house band, the Forest Rangers, really know how to make some beautiful music. And music that people […]
Johnny Depp and Haim Join ‘Superband’ By DONNA BALANCIA — The New Basement Tapes proved work and friendship can indeed mix, performing a “one and only” show that knocked the socks off a curious LA […]
Honesty in the Music is Martha Davis’ trademark By DONNA BALANCIA in Los Angeles — Martha Davis of The Motels said while the 1980s were fun, she works hard to create new music today and […]
DOWNTOWN LA — There are few times when we are as impressed as we were at 5 Star Bar in downtown LA last weekend. The 5 Star Bar makes it a new experience to meet […]
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 […]
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 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 career would last this long, but I […]
By BOB BUSBY LOS ANGELES – 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 audience […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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