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The Dandy Warhols rip at The Teragram Ballroom - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

The Dandy Warhols and Pow! Bring Crowds to Teragram Ballroom

December 2, 2017 News Comments Off on The Dandy Warhols and Pow! Bring Crowds to Teragram Ballroom

Dandy Warhols Draw a Diverse Crowd of Longtime Fans By DONNA BALANCIA The Dandy Warhols brought some holiday cheer, some fables and great music to a 2-nite stint at the Teragram Ballroom with the band […]

Morrissey - Photo by Phil King
Records

The Smiths Remaster ‘The Queen Is Dead’ A Hi-Fi Classic

November 28, 2017 News Comments Off on The Smiths Remaster ‘The Queen Is Dead’ A Hi-Fi Classic

Review By DAN MACINTOSH The Queen Is Dead offers all the evidence anyone will ever need to prove The Smiths’ genius. Originally released in June of 1986, it is 37:07 of soul-bearing music, and all […]

Kris Kristofferson album review by Dan MacIntosh for CaliforniaRocker.com
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Music Superstars Give Royal Renditions on ‘The Life and Songs of Kris Kristofferson’

November 25, 2017 News Comments Off on Music Superstars Give Royal Renditions on ‘The Life and Songs of Kris Kristofferson’

Review by DAN MACINTOSH Superficial people will scoff at your love of Kris Kristofferson. ‘He can’t even sing,’ they’ll mock. Of course, you already know this. And you could make the case that he never […]

Green Door Scores with New EP 'Wolf In The Fold'
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Record Review: The Green Door Takes The Big Kahuna With Sophomore EP ‘Wolf In The Fold’

November 21, 2017 News Comments Off on Record Review: The Green Door Takes The Big Kahuna With Sophomore EP ‘Wolf In The Fold’

By DONNA BALANCIA It’s becoming more and more rare to get excited about the volumes of new bands out in the marketplace today.  But San Francisco-based band The Green Door is a breath of fresh […]

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‘Another Age’ from Robert Earl Thomas of Widowspeak Adds Reflection to Holiday Season

November 21, 2017 News Comments Off on ‘Another Age’ from Robert Earl Thomas of Widowspeak Adds Reflection to Holiday Season

By DOTTIE PARIS Robert Earl Thomas reflects on a range of dreamy emotions in the title track for his new album, Another Age. It’s a great solo effort from the founder of one of New […]

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Pam Mark Hall’s ‘Mangle the Tango’ A Treat for Fans of True Folk Music

November 18, 2017 News Comments Off on Pam Mark Hall’s ‘Mangle the Tango’ A Treat for Fans of True Folk Music

By DAN MACINTOSH Many songs from Pam Mark Hall’s album Mangle the Tango suggest the familiar saying, ‘everything old is new again’ because this 11-song set is in many ways a throwback to social/political singer-songwriter […]

Jinco has a new album called 'Breathe' - Photo courtesy of Jinco
Reviews

Hot Single ‘Haven’t Said’ by Jinco Debut: Listen Here

November 12, 2017 News Comments Off on Hot Single ‘Haven’t Said’ by Jinco Debut: Listen Here

By JOHN DALY The single, “Haven’t Said” is the latest single by Jinco, a multi-instrumental electro style song that blends rock and pop with interesting results. Singer Jake Herring delivers on this track that summons […]

Depeche Mode going into the audience - Photo by Craig Hammons
By CRAIG HAMMONS

Depeche Mode Puts Audiences in the ‘Spirit’ With Hollywood Bowl Performances

October 23, 2017 News Comments Off on Depeche Mode Puts Audiences in the ‘Spirit’ With Hollywood Bowl Performances

Good Memories and New Songs By CRAIG HAMMONS The mighty and majestic Depeche Mode were in town for four mind-blowing sold out shows at the Hollywood Bowl in support of their brilliant new album Spirit. […]

By DAN MACINTOSH

REVIEW: ‘Friday Night Is Killing Me’ Reissue By Bash and Pop Still Holds Up Strong

October 18, 2017 News Comments Off on REVIEW: ‘Friday Night Is Killing Me’ Reissue By Bash and Pop Still Holds Up Strong

By DAN MACINTOSH Bash and Pop is Tommy Stinson’s band, which arose out of those beautiful Replacements ashes. Although Stinson rarely took the spotlight away from Replacements’ leader Paul Westerberg, he was always our boy […]

Musicians

Revolushn Takes Listeners on an Outer Space Trip with New Album, ‘Further!’

October 18, 2017 News Comments Off on Revolushn Takes Listeners on an Outer Space Trip with New Album, ‘Further!’

By DONNA BALANCIA The new album, Further! from San Francisco psych rock collective Revolushn, is really out of this world. Revolushn is a talented band in California, although from the sounds of things they’re taking […]

Thurston Moore kicked off a great Saturday night at Desert Daze - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
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#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 […]

Lindsey Troy of Deap Vally rips it up at Desert Days - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

Courtney and Kurt, Deap Vally Kick Off Desert Daze 2017 in Joshua Tree

October 14, 2017 News Comments Off on Courtney and Kurt, Deap Vally Kick Off Desert Daze 2017 in Joshua Tree

By DONNA BALANCIA JOSHUA TREE — Desert Daze 2017 got off with a rousing start as Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile and the beautiful rockers Deap Vally took command of their respective stages in Joshua […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Drug, Jail Weddings, Perform Eclectic Pre-Desert Daze Show at Joshua Tree Saloon

October 13, 2017 News Comments Off on Drug, Jail Weddings, Perform Eclectic Pre-Desert Daze Show at Joshua Tree Saloon

JOSHUA TREE — What’s so amazing about the state of California is the diversity of the terrain and its people. Just a couple of hours from the hustle and grind of Los Angeles you can […]

Musicians

Lifehouse and Switchfoot Look Back for Summer With Hit-Filled Show at the Greek

September 19, 2017 News Comments Off on Lifehouse and Switchfoot Look Back for Summer With Hit-Filled Show at the Greek

Review by DAN MACINTOSH Slotted between Hurricane Harvey, which had just torn through Texas, and the eve of when Hurricane Irma was about to hit Florida, Lifehouse and Switchfoot shared a bill at the Greek […]

Focke Wolves Photo by Donna Balancia
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The Focke Wolves, Tijuana Stranglers and Thirsty Crows Play Maui Sugar Mill

September 16, 2017 News Comments Off on The Focke Wolves, Tijuana Stranglers and Thirsty Crows Play Maui Sugar Mill

By DONNA BALANCIA The Focke Wolves will be playing Maui Sugar Mill tonight and this band knows how to rip it up old-school punk style.  They’re on the bill with the Tijuana Stranglers and Thirsty […]

Live Reviews

Terry Reid Rehashes The Swingin’ ’60s in Two-Hour Music and Storytelling Set at McCabe’s Guitar Shop

September 15, 2017 News Comments Off on Terry Reid Rehashes The Swingin’ ’60s in Two-Hour Music and Storytelling Set at McCabe’s Guitar Shop

Photos and Story by HEATHER HARRIS We saw the return of legendary British vocalist TERRY REID to McCabe’s Guitar Shop, Santa Monica for a solo “storyteller” format he first pioneered at that same venue in […]

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Cool Tunes Tuesday: Video by Eric Leach Premieres ‘Zoom’ off his New Album Out Today, ‘Mercy Me’

September 5, 2017 News Comments Off on Cool Tunes Tuesday: Video by Eric Leach Premieres ‘Zoom’ off his New Album Out Today, ‘Mercy Me’

By DONNA BALANCIA Eric Leach, whose band Symbol Six is known around Southern California as one of the most fun punk rock groups around, has released a video to promote his solo album, Mercy Me. […]

Musicians

Austin Shaw Touches Hearts with Release of ‘Felt,’ An Album That Mixes Rock, Soul, Folk and Ballads

September 2, 2017 News Comments Off on Austin Shaw Touches Hearts with Release of ‘Felt,’ An Album That Mixes Rock, Soul, Folk and Ballads

Austin Shaw: FELT – Release Date: September 15, 2017 Review by DOTTIE PARIS Santa Cruz is one of those kinds of cities that allows an individual to fully express himself. As a city, it thrives in forward […]

Musicians

For Ad Experts Nordmeister, Making Compelling Films and Music, and Giving Back is The Great Escape

August 29, 2017 News Comments Off on For Ad Experts Nordmeister, Making Compelling Films and Music, and Giving Back is The Great Escape

The Great Escape New Album: ‘Universe In Bloom’ By DONNA BALANCIA It’s a rare time in Los Angeles when you’d rather stay in than go see any one of thousands of hot bands performing in […]

Musicians

VIDEO: The National Releases “Day I Die” on Video in Advance of New Album, ‘Sleep Well Beast’

August 29, 2017 News Comments Off on VIDEO: The National Releases “Day I Die” on Video in Advance of New Album, ‘Sleep Well Beast’

By JOHN DALY The National is red hot. One of the hardest working bands in the alternative world, the Brooklyn-via-Cincinnati band has released a new video and will be making a bevy of TV and […]

Live Reviews

Echo Park Rising Keeps the Beat; Bassists from Cheap Tissue, Plague Vendor, Cat Scan, Rock and Rule

August 19, 2017 News Comments Off on Echo Park Rising Keeps the Beat; Bassists from Cheap Tissue, Plague Vendor, Cat Scan, Rock and Rule

Schizophonics and C.G. Roxanne Blow Doors By DONNA BALANCIA Echo Park Rising is a unique kind of music fest, one that people look forward to all year long. Bands of every type are scattered throughout […]

Musicians

New Music: Million Miles Shows Heartbreak Will Go Away With ‘Ice Cream and Cigarettes’ – Soundcloud

August 18, 2017 News Comments Off on New Music: Million Miles Shows Heartbreak Will Go Away With ‘Ice Cream and Cigarettes’ – Soundcloud

By DONNA BALANCIA Million Miles has a style that is sure to capture the masses. Mellow and beautiful, her voice brings the emotional quality that the people need now. In her new release, “Ice Cream […]

Live Reviews

HARD Fest Brings Out Variety of Music Genres and Performers Including Snoop Dogg and Destructo

August 16, 2017 News Comments Off on HARD Fest Brings Out Variety of Music Genres and Performers Including Snoop Dogg and Destructo

By DAN MACINTOSH The 10th  annual HARD Summer music gathering celebrated its first decade of giving Southern California dance and hip-hop fans a lineup with more variety than the similar (and formally Southern California-based) Electric Daisy […]

Musicians

Summer Concerts Wrap Up with the Mother of All Indie Festivals: Echo Park Rising Kicks Off on Thursday

August 14, 2017 News Comments Off on Summer Concerts Wrap Up with the Mother of All Indie Festivals: Echo Park Rising Kicks Off on Thursday

By DONNA BALANCIA Summer may be winding down but cool concerts in Marina Del Rey and Santa Monica Pier have given way to the annual prize: Echo Park Rising. Echo Park Rising this year features […]

Musicians

Paris Tomkins Brings Back Good Ol’ Rock N Roll with New EP ‘Here’s The Riot’ a Blend of Alt and Cool

August 14, 2017 News Comments Off on Paris Tomkins Brings Back Good Ol’ Rock N Roll with New EP ‘Here’s The Riot’ a Blend of Alt and Cool

Songs of Love, Anger and Freedom By JOHN DALY Singer-songwriter Paris Tompkins’ newest EP called Here’s The Riot is a true rock and roll experience, grunge-influenced experience in true rock and roll. The music on […]

Musicians

VIDEO: Gorillaz Release New Dance Track, ‘Strobelite’ Off Most Recent Album, ‘Humanz’

August 7, 2017 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Gorillaz Release New Dance Track, ‘Strobelite’ Off Most Recent Album, ‘Humanz’

Gorillaz To Play Outside Lands Fest By JOHN DALY Gorillaz have released a new dance track from their latest album Humanz, called “Strobelite.” Directed by Stoke native and Murdoc Niccals’ acolyte Raoul Skinbeck, the “Strobelite” […]

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