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Dead Boys 40th at The Viper Room - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

The Dead Boys Stoke Moshers at The Viper Room for 40th Anniversary

November 12, 2017 News Comments Off on The Dead Boys Stoke Moshers at The Viper Room for 40th Anniversary

Streetwalkin Cheetahs Warm Up with Angelo Moore By DONNA BALANCIA The Dead Boys celebrated the 40th anniversary of their landmark album, Young, Loud and Snotty, with a raucous party for the ages at The Viper Room […]

Thurston Moore kicked off a great Saturday night at Desert Daze - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
Musicians

#TBT Iggy Pop and Thurston Moore Rock Desert Daze Fest 2017

October 16, 2017 News Comments Off on #TBT Iggy Pop and Thurston Moore Rock Desert Daze Fest 2017

By DONNA BALANCIA JOSHUA TREE – Iggy Pop and Thurston Moore stole the show at Desert Days 2017 in Joshua Tree. The unusual blend of veterans and young alternative rockers is the key to the […]

Alison Mosshart photo by Donna Balancia
Causes

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 […]

Glitter Trash photo by Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

Glitter Trash: Detroit Lives On with Strong Punk Performance at The Viper Room

September 26, 2017 News Comments Off on Glitter Trash: Detroit Lives On with Strong Punk Performance at The Viper Room

Superbees and The Crazy Squeeze Rip By DONNA BALANCIA Glitter Trash may be the new kids in town, but that doesn’t keep the Detroit band from rippin it up on the Sunset Strip. It was […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

The Buttertones: Dreamy Surf Guys and Swooning Girls at The Hi Hat

May 3, 2017 News Comments Off on The Buttertones: Dreamy Surf Guys and Swooning Girls at The Hi Hat

New Album ‘Gravedigging’ is a Fun Retro Record By DONNA BALANCIA When you see The Buttertones, get ready for a new style of surfy beach music, cute guys and screaming women. It’s part of The […]

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The ASCAP Expo 2017: ‘Livelihood’ and ‘Advocacy’ are The Important Words for Songwriters Today

April 13, 2017 News Comments Off on The ASCAP Expo 2017: ‘Livelihood’ and ‘Advocacy’ are The Important Words for Songwriters Today

By DONNA BALANCIA Musicians need to present one singular message to change laws and be paid what they’re worth, ASCAP representatives said at the 2017 ASCAP EXPO Kickoff Thursday. Paul Williams, president and chairman of […]

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PHOTOS: An Evening With the Photographic Greats Richard Young and Chris Cuffaro in West Hollywood

February 3, 2017 News Comments Off on PHOTOS: An Evening With the Photographic Greats Richard Young and Chris Cuffaro in West Hollywood

By DONNA BALANCIA They have captured greatness, these rock photographers, but tonight Richard Young and Chris Cuffaro were the center of attention. Young’s show, “Rebels” was held at the Leica Store in LA and Cuffaro […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

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    October 31, 2018 Comments Off on REVIEW: Simple Minds Proves to be More Than ‘The Breakfast Club’ in Concert
  • The Posies Prove Perennial Popularity with an Outstanding Show at The Bootleg
    May 30, 2018 Comments Off on The Posies Prove Perennial Popularity with an Outstanding Show at The Bootleg
  • Jesse Snider leaps off the speaker to Eddie Ojeda - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
    Linda Perry, Nuno Bettencourt Hit the Stage at Lucky Strike’s Jam Session 1-Year Anniversary
    January 21, 2016 Comments Off on Linda Perry, Nuno Bettencourt Hit the Stage at Lucky Strike’s Jam Session 1-Year Anniversary
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    February 11, 2017 Comments Off on MusiCares Raises $8M+ Honoring Tom Petty as Person of the Year
  • Burning Spear - Photo courtesy Marco Swk
    Hollywood Bowl Fans Feel Irie as The Great Burning Spear Makes His Final California Appearance
    July 7, 2016 Comments Off on Hollywood Bowl Fans Feel Irie as The Great Burning Spear Makes His Final California Appearance

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    October 14, 2025 Comments Off on Chameleons Wrap ‘Arctic Moon’ Tour and Deliver Driving Tracks to Longtime Fans
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    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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