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Wayne Kramer and Tom Morello Support Los Angeles Teacher Strike in Downtown

January 18, 2019 News Comments Off on Wayne Kramer and Tom Morello Support Los Angeles Teacher Strike in Downtown

By DONNA BALANCIA Wayne Kramer and Tom Morello made an appearance in downtown Los Angeles to support the striking teachers on Friday. Kramer, who recently has been touring MC50th and published a book, joined Morello to […]

Punk Rock

Pete Shelley of the Buzzcocks Dies at 63

December 6, 2018 News Comments Off on Pete Shelley of the Buzzcocks Dies at 63

By DONNA BALANCIA Buzzcocks frontman Pete Shelley has died at 63 from a heart attack, according to reports. The Buzzcocks had a significant impact on the rise of punk rock in Manchester UK in the […]

Chip holds up gold record of The Dils sent over by Posh Boy - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
Musicians

Tony Kinman Honored by Fellow Musicians, Friends and Family at Memorial

May 22, 2018 News Comments Off on Tony Kinman Honored by Fellow Musicians, Friends and Family at Memorial

By DONNA BALANCIA Tony Kinman who had an immeasurable impact on the rise of Americana music and who engineered the punk rock revolution in Southern California, was feted by friends and family at a memorial […]

By JOHN DALY

Record Store Day Black Friday: Vintage Records Get New Life

November 22, 2017 News Comments Off on Record Store Day Black Friday: Vintage Records Get New Life

By DONNA BALANCIA During the rest of the year music lovers can stroll at a leisurely pace into their favorite record store and pick up their favorite discs. But Record Store Day Black Friday is […]

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 JOHN DALY

New Single: ‘One Step’ by Balancia and Conrad Benefits Victims

September 22, 2017 News Comments Off on New Single: ‘One Step’ by Balancia and Conrad Benefits Victims

Punk Rocker and the Writer Team Up to Give Back to Texas By JOHN DALY Donna Balancia, music journalist, and Vince Conrad, music producer and founder of bands The Smart Pills and American Bad Taste, […]

Musicians

VIDEO: ‘American Valhalla’ Gets Front Row Reception; Fans Line Up Around the Block to Meet Josh Homme

July 10, 2017 News Comments Off on VIDEO: ‘American Valhalla’ Gets Front Row Reception; Fans Line Up Around the Block to Meet Josh Homme

Post Pop Depression Draws Raves VIDEO By DONNA BALANCIA Josh Homme, Steve Jones and director Andreas Neumann were on hand for a post-screening Q and A at the LA premiere of American Valhalla, the documentary […]

The Weirdos
By CRAIG HAMMONS

HAMMONS REVIEW: Woolly Bandits and The Weirdos Bring Old Style Punk Back to ‘Destroy All Music’

June 7, 2017 News Comments Off on HAMMONS REVIEW: Woolly Bandits and The Weirdos Bring Old Style Punk Back to ‘Destroy All Music’

Sweet But Wild Reunion at Echo By CRAIG HAMMONS After being held captive by my Uber driver I finally made it to The Echo for the long awaited homecoming of Hollyweird’s own premiere punks, the […]

Live Reviews

Le Butcherettes Cause Havoc at Alex’s Bar in Long Beach, Support At The Drive In at The Shrine Saturday

May 12, 2017 News Comments Off on Le Butcherettes Cause Havoc at Alex’s Bar in Long Beach, Support At The Drive In at The Shrine Saturday

With Video of Le Butcherettes and ATDI from Kimmel By DONNA BALANCIA Teri Gender Bender of Le Butcherettes is one of the best rock and roll performers of all time. It’s as  simple as that.  […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

British Punk’s Prolific Colin Newman: The Band Wire is Not Just Some Heritage Group from The 1970s

April 4, 2017 News Comments Off on British Punk’s Prolific Colin Newman: The Band Wire is Not Just Some Heritage Group from The 1970s

The Drill Fest by Wire Packs the Echo By JOHN NORRIS and DONNA BALANCIA  Wire held its Drill Fest at The Echo and Echoplex, and it was a rare opportunity to see some of punk’s originators […]

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By DONNA BALANCIA

Meat Puppets Rip Through Favorites as Show at The Echo With FdMdxFd Becomes a Family Affair

March 17, 2017 News Comments Off on Meat Puppets Rip Through Favorites as Show at The Echo With FdMdxFd Becomes a Family Affair

By DONNA BALANCIA The Meat Puppets won over the crowd of the faithful Wednesday night as they took the stage and held a packed house at the Echo entranced. They didn’t miss a beat and […]

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By DONNA BALANCIA

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Chip Kinman and Ford Madox Ford Debut the New Vid for Bluesy Tune ‘Expect It’

March 13, 2017 News 1

By DONNA BALANCIA Check out the exclusive video from Chip Kinman and Ford Madox Ford, called “Expect It.”  The video makes its debut right here on CaliforniaRocker.com. A Cool Video Kinman, the well-known wild SoCal […]

Alejandro Escovedo - Photo by Nancy Rankin Escovedo
Musicians

The Alejandro Escovedo Band Takes Its ‘Burn Something Beautiful’ Tour to the West Coast

February 19, 2017 News Comments Off on The Alejandro Escovedo Band Takes Its ‘Burn Something Beautiful’ Tour to the West Coast

Escovedo and Jesse Malin to Play Federal Underground By DONNA BALANCIA Alejandro Escovedo has had an interesting career. He may come from the famous musical Escovedo family, but he’s punk rock through and through. He’s […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

  • MusiCares Raises $8M+ Honoring Tom Petty as Person of the Year
    February 11, 2017 Comments Off on MusiCares Raises $8M+ Honoring Tom Petty as Person of the Year
  • Photo by Donna Balancia
    Holiday Parties Bring the Love Across Los Angeles, Some of the Biggies in Biz Share a Laugh and a Tune
    January 6, 2016 Comments Off on Holiday Parties Bring the Love Across Los Angeles, Some of the Biggies in Biz Share a Laugh and a Tune
  • LCD Soundsystem at Observatory - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
    Review: LCD Soundsystem Wires Observatory and Electrifies at Hollywood Bowl
    May 8, 2018 Comments Off on Review: LCD Soundsystem Wires Observatory and Electrifies at Hollywood Bowl
  • John Mayall - Photo by Patrick O'Heffernan
    John Mayall at The Rose in Pasadena: A Divine Experience For Those Who Worship The Blues
    November 21, 2016 Comments Off on John Mayall at The Rose in Pasadena: A Divine Experience For Those Who Worship The Blues
  • X the Band, Mike Watt, Celebrate Brouwerij West Second Anniversary
    March 5, 2018 Comments Off on X the Band, Mike Watt, Celebrate Brouwerij West Second Anniversary

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Reviews

  • Garbage Proves a Treasure to Fans in Boise, Despite Limiting Future Tour Dates
    October 21, 2025 Comments Off on Garbage Proves a Treasure to Fans in Boise, Despite Limiting Future Tour Dates
  • The Chameleons rock The Belasco in LA - Photos by Notes From Vivace
    Chameleons Wrap ‘Arctic Moon’ Tour and Deliver Driving Tracks to Longtime Fans
    October 14, 2025 Comments Off on Chameleons Wrap ‘Arctic Moon’ Tour and Deliver Driving Tracks to Longtime Fans
  • New York Band, Laveda, Tours the US with Third Studio Album ‘Love, Darla’
    October 6, 2025 Comments Off on New York Band, Laveda, Tours the US with Third Studio Album ‘Love, Darla’

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East Coast Rocker

  • The Amish Outlaws rock the crowds - Photo by Donna Balancia
    The Amish Outlaws Kick Off the Summer in Rowdy Style at Dewey Beach
    May 30, 2023 Comments Off on The Amish Outlaws Kick Off the Summer in Rowdy Style at Dewey Beach
  • Inspirational Smitty The Creator Rises from the Streets of Little Haiti to Global Fame
    April 28, 2023 Comments Off on Inspirational Smitty The Creator Rises from the Streets of Little Haiti to Global Fame
  • Lord Sonny The Unifier Makes Truth Creative with ‘America’s Newest Hitmaker’
    March 12, 2023 Comments Off on Lord Sonny The Unifier Makes Truth Creative with ‘America’s Newest Hitmaker’
  • For Famed Rock Photog, Wet Leg Reminiscent of Early Days of Queen
    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
  • The Ocean Blue - Darin Back image
    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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Vintage Interviews

  • Hannah Cohen, Jesika Von Rabbit + Electric Children, Nova Twins Drop Tracks
    January 24, 2025 Comments Off on Hannah Cohen, Jesika Von Rabbit + Electric Children, Nova Twins Drop Tracks
  • The Two Tens - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
    Two Tens Reveal All in The California Rocker Interview: The Massive Hair and Why Ella Didn’t Like the Hat
    September 12, 2015 Comments Off on Two Tens Reveal All in The California Rocker Interview: The Massive Hair and Why Ella Didn’t Like the Hat
  • Aloe Blacc launches US and European tour - Photo © Donna Balancia
    Aloe Blacc Launches ‘Stand Together’ Tour Including U.S. and European Dates
    May 8, 2025 Comments Off on Aloe Blacc Launches ‘Stand Together’ Tour Including U.S. and European Dates
  • Johnny Winter California Rocker
    Johnny Winter Interview: Guitar Great is ‘Just Having Fun Again’
    March 30, 2014 Comments Off on Johnny Winter Interview: Guitar Great is ‘Just Having Fun Again’
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    Bob Ezrin Tells NAMM Attendees to be Precise on Music Terminology
    January 24, 2014 Comments Off on Bob Ezrin Tells NAMM Attendees to be Precise on Music Terminology
  • EXCLUSIVE: Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum: ‘Chris Cornell and I Were Brothers in Arms During Tough Times’
    May 22, 2017 Comments Off on EXCLUSIVE: Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum: ‘Chris Cornell and I Were Brothers in Arms During Tough Times’
  • Jess Joy - All photos by Notes From Vivace
    Jess Joy Returns and Highlights from the November Haze Festival
    November 22, 2023 Comments Off on Jess Joy Returns and Highlights from the November Haze Festival




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