Musicians
Neil Young’s Pono Surpasses its Kickstarter Goal
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 […]
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How Rock Stars Pick Their Guitars: Stevie Salas
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 […]
Awards
Offspring Doesn’t Go Far for OC Award
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. […]
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Music is Medicine for ‘King of the Surf Guitar’
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 […]
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Bob Ezrin Tells NAMM Attendees to be Precise on Music Terminology
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 […]
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Jason Mraz, Raining Jane and Bushwalla in Oceanside
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 […]
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Todd Rundgren to Receive Les Paul Award at 2014 NAMM Show
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 […]
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Cool Events at annual Music Merchants’ Anaheim convention Jan. 23-26
ANAHEIM — Kick things off at the National Association of Music Merchants Convention with a Block Party, starting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The convention runs from Jan. 23-26 in Anaheim. The night features live […]
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More Music Releases via Social Media on Horizon?
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 […]
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Ace Frehley’s Westchester County, N.Y. House Burns to the Ground
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. – A suburban New York house owned by former KISS lead guitarist Ace Frehley has gone up in flames. The Journal News (http://lohud.us/1fu8Tcg ) reports that firefighters were called to the stone house in […]
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Joan Jett: Social Media Would Have Killed The Runaways
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 […]
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Lou Lou Reed dead at 71: New York City Rocker, Velvet Underground Music Pioneer, Dies
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 […]
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The Original Wailers Bring Delight to Reggae Fans at Milliken’s Reef
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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Mike D of Beastie Boys Gives Back, Feeding Those Impacted by Hurricane Sandy
Mike D of Beastie Boys Gives Back – 2013 Courtesy of Good.com, Read more on EastCoastRocker.com Sometimes you just give back. New York City born Michael Diamond, a.k.a. Mike D of the hip hop group […]
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White Snake added to Silver Springs Summer Lineup
SILVER SPRINGS, Fla. — Legendary band Whitesnake is the latest addition to the park’s concert series line up, it was announced. Whitesnake, will perform Saturday, August 3rd at the park. Whitesnake is known for its hits including “Here I Go […]