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Watch: ‘The Dude,’ Cardi B., Lil Jon, Among the Stars in 2019 Super Bowl Ads

February 3, 2019 News Comments Off on Watch: ‘The Dude,’ Cardi B., Lil Jon, Among the Stars in 2019 Super Bowl Ads

By JOHN DALY Advertisers spare no expense when it comes to hiring famous faces for Super Bowl ads. Movie stars, musicians and even astronauts go for the laughs to pitch just about anything in 2019 Super […]

Musicians

Russel Hobbs of Gorillaz Interviews Real Guests on New Deezer Podcast

May 2, 2018 News Comments Off on Russel Hobbs of Gorillaz Interviews Real Guests on New Deezer Podcast

By DONNA BALANCIA Music streaming service Deezer has teamed with Russel Hobbs, the drummer for the virtual band Gorillaz on a new podcast called “Things I Like.” Episodes one and two of the podcast are […]

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EXCLUSIVE: Art World Comes to See Alison Mosshart’s Paintings at Maxfield LA

September 26, 2017 News Comments Off on EXCLUSIVE: Art World Comes to See Alison Mosshart’s Paintings at Maxfield LA

By DONNA BALANCIA The artsy crowd came out for Alison Mosshart’s art exhibit at the Maxfield Gallery in West Hollywood Tuesday night. Mosshart, best known as the famous frontwoman for The Kills and The Dead […]

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U.S. EXCLUSIVE: Paul McCartney Releases Never-Before-Seen Photos for ‘Flowers’ Re-Release

February 27, 2017 News Comments Off on U.S. EXCLUSIVE: Paul McCartney Releases Never-Before-Seen Photos for ‘Flowers’ Re-Release

Photos by LINDA MCCARTNEY, Story By DONNA BALANCIA With a month to go until the release of the reissue of Paul McCartney’s classic album Flowers In The Dirt (the 10th installment of the GRAMMY Award-winning Paul McCartney Archive […]

Musicians

A Photo Gallery of Rockers on The Strip

February 24, 2017 News Comments Off on A Photo Gallery of Rockers on The Strip

Jesse Snider and Dee Snider Photo by HEATHER HARRIS Photo Gallery of images from The Whisky A Go-Go and Lucky Strike Live      

Live Reviews

Cheetah Chrome Snarls His Way Through SoCal Swing at Whisky A Go-Go and Alex’s Bar in Long Beach

February 17, 2017 News Comments Off on Cheetah Chrome Snarls His Way Through SoCal Swing at Whisky A Go-Go and Alex’s Bar in Long Beach

Cheetah Band Brings Life to Dead Boys Songs, New Tunes By DONNA BALANCIA Cheetah Chrome and his band got the crowd going at the Whisky A Go-Go and they’ll probably light up Alex’s Bar in […]

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A Prince Tribute, The Red Carpet and Metallica Duet With Lady Gaga To Highlight 2017 GRAMMYs

February 12, 2017 News Comments Off on A Prince Tribute, The Red Carpet and Metallica Duet With Lady Gaga To Highlight 2017 GRAMMYs

By JOHN DALY James Corden hosts an ambitious GRAMMY broadcast this year, with highlights of the show including a Prince Tribute and a duet by Lady Gaga with Metallica. “Prince is living through all of […]

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By DONNA BALANCIA

And Now Here’s a Truly MAJOR Nominee for Outstanding New Artist by the NAACP Image Awards

February 7, 2017 News Comments Off on And Now Here’s a Truly MAJOR Nominee for Outstanding New Artist by the NAACP Image Awards

The California Rocker Q and A with The Musician Known as MAJOR By DONNA BALANCIA DB: How does it feel to be recognized as a nominee for Outstanding New Artist by The NAACP Image Awards? […]

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Best LA Concerts of 2016: Big Stars in Small Venues, Young Trailblazers, and California Rockers

December 30, 2016 News Comments Off on Best LA Concerts of 2016: Big Stars in Small Venues, Young Trailblazers, and California Rockers

Bob Weir, Desert Trip, Eagles of Death Metal, The Cure, Make Beautiful Music in 2016 Eagles of Death Metal at The Teragram Ballroom The band members in The Eagles of Death Metal have coped with […]

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Canyon Club

Smash Mouth Plans to be ‘Walking On The Sun’ at The Canyon Club and at The Rose This Weekend

December 16, 2016 News Comments Off on Smash Mouth Plans to be ‘Walking On The Sun’ at The Canyon Club and at The Rose This Weekend

Photos by EVA RINALDI Smash Mouth, known for its hits “Walking On The Sun” and “All-Star” will play the Canyon Club and The Rose this weekend. The band, led by Steve Harwell and Paul De […]

The Mick Jagger-Peter Tosh collaboration resulted in Walk and Don't Look Back on SNL - photo courtesy of Tosh family
By DONNA BALANCIA

Mick Jagger-Peter Tosh Song Lives on With Mick’s Video for Tosh Museum in Kingston, Jamaica

December 15, 2016 News Comments Off on Mick Jagger-Peter Tosh Song Lives on With Mick’s Video for Tosh Museum in Kingston, Jamaica

Mick Jagger and Peter Tosh Famously Collaborated on ‘Walk and Don’t Look Back’ By DONNA BALANCIA Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones sent congratulations and delivered a video message to family and friends in Kingston, […]

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Eagles of Death Metal Rock, Josh Homme Goes Solo, at Teragram Ballroom Fundraiser for Dave Rosser

December 14, 2016 News 1

The Gutter Twins and Pals Play for a Cause By DONNA BALANCIA Eagles of Death Metal, The Gutter Twins, Josh Homme and more top musicians donated their time for Afghan Whigs guitarist Dave Rosser.  Rosser […]

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Musicians

Virtuoso Frontman and Producer Mike Patton Picks Up Dead Cross For Drummer Dave Lombardo

December 13, 2016 News Comments Off on Virtuoso Frontman and Producer Mike Patton Picks Up Dead Cross For Drummer Dave Lombardo

By DONNA BALANCIA Accomplished musician Mike Patton, perhaps best known for his wild performances as frontman for Faith No More, will take on the vocal duties for Dave Lombardo’s punk project Dead Cross. Lombardo (Suicidal […]

Music producer Jason Cole and his family are asking for help with medical bills and identifying the hit-and-run truck driver - Photo courtesy Cole family and Go Fund Me
By JOHN DALY

Music Producer Jason Cole In Critical Condition After Hit-And-Run With Dump Truck in Hollywood

December 8, 2016 News Comments Off on Music Producer Jason Cole In Critical Condition After Hit-And-Run With Dump Truck in Hollywood

By JOHN DALY Music producer Jason Cole remained in critical condition Thursday after he was run over by a dump truck while riding his motorcycle in Hollywood. The accident happened at around 12:30 p.m. Dec. […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

VIDEO: Kanye West Stops San Jose Show for 25 Minutes: ‘I Would Have Voted On Trump’ He Says

November 18, 2016 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Kanye West Stops San Jose Show for 25 Minutes: ‘I Would Have Voted On Trump’ He Says

VIDEO courtesy of KMEL Photo by BRANDON WINTERS, Story by By DONNA BALANCIA Never one to shy away from controversy, Kanye West drew boos at a San Jose, Calif., concert when he told the crowd […]

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Shirley Manson, Lita Ford and Esperanza Spalding Among 2017 ‘She Rocks Awards’ Honorees

November 9, 2016 News Comments Off on Shirley Manson, Lita Ford and Esperanza Spalding Among 2017 ‘She Rocks Awards’ Honorees

Shirley Manson, Lita Ford and Esperanza Spalding have been named among the honorees for The 2017 She Rocks Awards, it was announced. Presented for the fifth year by The Women’s International Music Network, the event […]

Keith Harkin plays for La Paloma Theatre - Photo by Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

La Paloma Theatre Shines on Benefit Night as Jack Tempchin and Musicians Sing Her Praises

October 23, 2016 News Comments Off on La Paloma Theatre Shines on Benefit Night as Jack Tempchin and Musicians Sing Her Praises

Concert to Raise Money for La Paloma Wildly Applauded By DONNA BALANCIA ENCINITAS, Calif. – Musicians Jack Tempchin, Cindy Lee Berryhill, Keith Harkin and Darius Degher electrified at Love The Dove, a benefit concert for […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Television, Primus, Brian Jonestown Massacre Bring The ‘Cool Factor’ to Hot Desert Daze Festival

October 18, 2016 News Comments Off on Television, Primus, Brian Jonestown Massacre Bring The ‘Cool Factor’ to Hot Desert Daze Festival

In Its Fifth Year, Desert Daze Growing in Status By DONNA BALANCIA Desert Daze 2016 brought a top lineup of bands and a wildly eclectic, 3-day fashion show to the normally low-key Joshua Tree, and […]

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California Rocker®

Desert Trip Dispatch: Our Ace Reviewer Bob Busby Gives A Thumbs Up Wrapup From ‘Oldchella’

October 18, 2016 News Comments Off on Desert Trip Dispatch: Our Ace Reviewer Bob Busby Gives A Thumbs Up Wrapup From ‘Oldchella’

Busby: ‘One of the Best Events I’ve Ever Attended’ By BOB BUSBY Roger Waters kept his politics in check during weekend 2 of Desert Trip, but did basically tell the crowds that he would still […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

The Great 1960s Musician Donovan Celebrates 50th Anniversary of ‘Sunshine Superman’ with Tour

October 5, 2016 News Comments Off on The Great 1960s Musician Donovan Celebrates 50th Anniversary of ‘Sunshine Superman’ with Tour

The Rose, Saban, Highlight California Shows By DONNA BALANCIA In 1966, Lyndon B. Johnson was president, the Vietnam War was raging, astronaut Buzz Aldrin was tackling the final frontier and campus protests were daily occurrances. […]

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Get Your Amoeba Music While You Can: Inevitable Closing of Hollywood’s Indie Icon on Horizon

September 15, 2016 News Comments Off on Get Your Amoeba Music While You Can: Inevitable Closing of Hollywood’s Indie Icon on Horizon

Amoeba Music To Ride Off From Sunset By JOHN DALY – Everyone is making a hoopla of Amoeba Music going away and we will miss the place, but when the owner sells to a multimillion-dollar […]

Don Was performs at TEC Awards - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

Don Was, Marshall Crenshaw Headline Wayne Kramer’s Jail Guitar Doors ‘Rock Out 3’ Concert

September 1, 2016 News Comments Off on Don Was, Marshall Crenshaw Headline Wayne Kramer’s Jail Guitar Doors ‘Rock Out 3’ Concert

Jail Guitar Doors Returns to Ford Theatres on Sept. 9 Wayne Kramer has invited an impressive lineup of musicians for Jail Guitar Doors’ ROCK OUT! 3, which will be held at the Ford Theatres on Friday, […]

Musicians

Lemmy Statue Unveiled, Motorhead Rocker Honored with Celebrations at the Whisky and The Rainbow

August 25, 2016 News Comments Off on Lemmy Statue Unveiled, Motorhead Rocker Honored with Celebrations at the Whisky and The Rainbow

Motorhead Rocker Honored at His Sunset Strip Hangouts By DONNA BALANCIA If Lemmy Kilmister were alive, he would probably would have been overwhelmed by the love of fans at events held in his honor on […]

James Williamson, Petra Haden and Joe Cardamone - Photo by Heather Harris
By DONNA BALANCIA

Setting the Standard: James Williamson Engineers Unique Sounds with New Collaborations

August 15, 2016 News Comments Off on Setting the Standard: James Williamson Engineers Unique Sounds with New Collaborations

‘Blues Jumped The Rabbit’ is Williamson’s Latest Single By DONNA BALANCIA James Williamson believes that change is energizing. “I like to collaborate with different people and this was a great opportunity,” said Williamson of his […]

Gerald Albright and Jonathan Butler kick off Long Beach Jazz Festival - Photo by Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

Jonathan Butler and Gerald Albright Kick off the 29th annual Long Beach Jazz Festival in Grand Style

August 13, 2016 News Comments Off on Jonathan Butler and Gerald Albright Kick off the 29th annual Long Beach Jazz Festival in Grand Style

LONG BEACH – Legendary musicians Gerald Albright and Jonathan Butler launched the 29th annual Long Beach Jazz Festival at Rainbow Lagoon Park in Long Beach Friday night. The Long Beach Jazz Festival runs all day […]

Nolan, Bruce and Carlos by Donna Balancia
Musicians

Echo Box: An Innovative Concept That Brings Together Fans and Bands For New Music

August 5, 2016 News Comments Off on Echo Box: An Innovative Concept That Brings Together Fans and Bands For New Music

Echo Box Music Hosts Glam Skanks “Glitter City” Show By DONNA BALANCIA – Nolan Jamora and Bruce Witkin have some big ideas to help young bands get exposure. They’re the duo behind Echo Box Music. […]

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