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Robert Plant - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Robert Plant and The Sensational Space Shifters Rock the Festival of Disruption at The Ace

October 9, 2016 News Comments Off on Robert Plant and The Sensational Space Shifters Rock the Festival of Disruption at The Ace

By DONNA BALANCIA Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters put on a once in a lifetime show at the Festival of Disruption at the Theatre at the Ace Hotel last night. St. Vincent opened […]

natalia clavier - Photo by Craig Hammons
Live Reviews

Hammons Reviews: Thievery Corporation Still Keeps The Fans Dancing Under the Black Moon

October 9, 2016 News Comments Off on Hammons Reviews: Thievery Corporation Still Keeps The Fans Dancing Under the Black Moon

By CRAIG HAMMONS Thievery Corporation brought their hypnotic grooves, intricate rhythms and mystical funk to the Santa Barbara Bowl on this cool summer evening.  This is the 20-year anniversary of a band that continues to […]

Mike Rimbaud
By DONNA BALANCIA

The Talented Phil Gammage Shares His Bluesy Life with New Album, ‘Used Man for Sale’

October 5, 2016 News Comments Off on The Talented Phil Gammage Shares His Bluesy Life with New Album, ‘Used Man for Sale’

By DONNA BALANCIA Phil Gammage has truly got the blues. And that’s a good thing for listeners. The talented singer-songwriter’s state of mind has brought about the heartfelt works via his new album Used Man […]

James Lee Stanley - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

James Lee Stanley: ‘Alive At Last’ is an Album That Inspires and Feels Good

September 7, 2016 News Comments Off on James Lee Stanley: ‘Alive At Last’ is an Album That Inspires and Feels Good

Stanley Shapes Life Experiences Into Great Music By DONNA BALANCIA James Lee Stanley released a new live album called Alive at Last and it’s more than a live album. It’s a romantic comedy story of […]

Tedeschi Trucks
Live Reviews

Slash, Tedeschi Trucks, Bonamassa, Play to Pay Tribute to B.B. King at GRAMMY Foundation Event

September 2, 2016 News Comments Off on Slash, Tedeschi Trucks, Bonamassa, Play to Pay Tribute to B.B. King at GRAMMY Foundation Event

By DONNA BALANCIA BEVERLY HILLS – A heaven’s full of blues performers were on hand at the Wallis Annenberg Center for an amazing tribute to the legendary blues great B.B. King. The Life and Legacy […]

Live Reviews

GUIDES: One of the Hot Indie Band Discoveries From LA’s Local Festival, Echo Park Rising

August 29, 2016 News Comments Off on GUIDES: One of the Hot Indie Band Discoveries From LA’s Local Festival, Echo Park Rising

Wrapup: LA Fest Yields New Music Finds Across The Board By DONNA BALANCIA – Echo Park Rising is more than just a little musical festival in one corner of Los Angeles. The 6-year-old event has come to […]

Yo Yo Ma - Photo © 2016 Craig Hammons
Live Reviews

Hammons Reviews: Yo Yo Ma and Friends Show at Hollywood Bowl Brings Music Worlds Together

August 27, 2016 News Comments Off on Hammons Reviews: Yo Yo Ma and Friends Show at Hollywood Bowl Brings Music Worlds Together

Global Ensemble Make Beautiful Noise at Hollywood Bowl By CRAIG HAMMONS Yo Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble bring the world together in music and song as they end their 17-date run of the […]

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 […]

Musicians

‘Malibu Rocks Hollywood Monday Nights’ is the Latest Great Entertainment at Lucky Strike in Hollywood

August 25, 2016 News Comments Off on ‘Malibu Rocks Hollywood Monday Nights’ is the Latest Great Entertainment at Lucky Strike in Hollywood

By DONNA BALANCIA – Malibu Rocks Hollywood, a new Monday night music event at Lucky Strike Live, got off to a rockin’ good start. Presented by the Malibu Guitar Festival, the new program is expected […]

Live Reviews

Parquet Courts Have Seen Shinier Days as Band Disses LA on Heels of Cancelled Orange County Show

August 22, 2016 News 1

By DONNA BALANCIA Parquet Courts gave a Human Performance to hundreds of eager fans in downtown LA the other night. They played songs off their new album, called Human Performance, and a full set, opening with […]

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 […]

Photo courtesy of Mike Comfort
Live Reviews

Mike Comfort Offers Compilation Album, ‘Pretty Sweet Stuff’ to Fans Beyond Northern California

August 14, 2016 News Comments Off on Mike Comfort Offers Compilation Album, ‘Pretty Sweet Stuff’ to Fans Beyond Northern California

By JOHN DALY – It’s no surprise Mike Comfort and his band were voted “Best Band in Sacramento,” by the Sacramento Bee and “Best Band in Northern California” by 107FM The Point Chico. Comfort’s voice […]

Lance Lopez - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Lance Lopez and All-Star Friends Rock Monday Night Blues at the Valley’s Hot Spot, Maui Sugar Mill

August 9, 2016 News Comments Off on Lance Lopez and All-Star Friends Rock Monday Night Blues at the Valley’s Hot Spot, Maui Sugar Mill

By DONNA BALANCIA – Lance Lopez has more in common with late friend Johnny Winter than a love for the blues. Like the great Johnny Winter, Lance gives it his all while jamming with pals. […]

Michael Franti by Craig Hammons California Rocker
Live Reviews

Michael Franti and Spearhead’s ‘Soulrocker’ Tour Brings Love to the Pacific Amphitheatre

August 9, 2016 News Comments Off on Michael Franti and Spearhead’s ‘Soulrocker’ Tour Brings Love to the Pacific Amphitheatre

By CRAIG HAMMONS – SOULROCKER (Sol-rahk-er) – One who lives from the heart, with compassion for all, and possesses a tenacious enthusiasm for music, life and the planet. Once Michael Franti and his band Spearhead stepped […]

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Musicians

‘The Freshman,’ A Bizarre, Martian-Themed Album by the 12-Member Band Revolushn, Worth A Probe

July 17, 2016 News Comments Off on ‘The Freshman,’ A Bizarre, Martian-Themed Album by the 12-Member Band Revolushn, Worth A Probe

By DONNA BALANCIA – Revolushn doesn’t need to have permanent band members — because like on Mars, everything is transient.  And that includes the music. Led by a couple of guys with some weirdo nicknames […]

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Live Reviews

Empire of the Sun Heat up Pacific Amphitheatre, Frontman Steele Smashes His Guitar to Bits

July 17, 2016 News Comments Off on Empire of the Sun Heat up Pacific Amphitheatre, Frontman Steele Smashes His Guitar to Bits

By CRAIG HAMMONS – To truly enjoy Empire of the Sun you have to see the live show and that is what 7,000 of us colorful fans did this perfect summer evening. At 9:15 the […]

Ted Nugent performs at Saban Theatre during Sonic Baptizm Tour - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

Ted Nugent Feels the California Love During His Nationwide ‘Sonic Baptizm’ Tour 2016

July 11, 2016 News 2

Like His Politics or Not, Nugent’s Music Hits the Mark By DONNA BALANCIA Ted Nugent had audiences applauding wildly and jumping for joy during the Southern California swing of his Sonic Baptizm Tour.  Now it’s […]

Burning Spear - Photo courtesy Marco Swk
Live Reviews

Hollywood Bowl Fans Feel Irie as The Great Burning Spear Makes His Final California Appearance

July 7, 2016 News Comments Off on Hollywood Bowl Fans Feel Irie as The Great Burning Spear Makes His Final California Appearance

By CRAIG HAMMONS Jah cool wind blew peace and harmony over the Hollywood Bowl a beautiful summer evening last week as the sounds of reggae music would soon be soothing our souls.  Everyone was feeling […]

Musicians

L.A. Story Scores on America’s Got Talent, But Check Out Other California Tryouts

June 22, 2016 News Comments Off on L.A. Story Scores on America’s Got Talent, But Check Out Other California Tryouts

By DONNA BALANCIA While a local rock band made it to network TV on America’s Got Talent, there were other cool California acts who national viewers may have missed. The band L.A. Story, founded by […]

Chip Kinman and Ford Madox Ford release a new single, "Expect It" - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
Reviews

Punk Rock Legend Chip Kinman and his New Band, Ford Madox Ford, Release Single, Announce Tour

June 9, 2016 News Comments Off on Punk Rock Legend Chip Kinman and his New Band, Ford Madox Ford, Release Single, Announce Tour

Guys Behind Rank and File Create ‘Blues-Punk’ With Ford Madox Ford By DONNA BALANCIA Chip Kinman, the power behind Rank and File and The Dils, is using his new band Ford Madox Ford to take […]

Cedric kicks out the jams at Hollywood Palladium - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia for CaliforniaRocker.com
Live Reviews

At The Drive In and Le Butcherettes Bring Their Physical Performances to Hollywood Palladium

June 3, 2016 News 1

By DONNA BALANCIA – At The Drive In and Le Butcherettes made it two nights of wild entertainment, putting on their physical music at sold out shows at the Hollywood Palladium. ATDI frontman Cedric couldn’t help […]

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Live Reviews

Review: The Lumineers Light Up Santa Barbara Bowl With Their Elegant Style

May 31, 2016 News Comments Off on Review: The Lumineers Light Up Santa Barbara Bowl With Their Elegant Style

By ABE NOORZAY On a cool Saturday night, during a much-needed three-day weekend, The Lumineers lit up the entire city of Santa Barbara. The band that had been at No. 1 on the Billboard charts […]

The Cure - Photo By Craig Hammons
Live Reviews

The Cure: The ‘Band of Enduring Honesty’ Plays The Hollywood Bowl

May 25, 2016 News Comments Off on The Cure: The ‘Band of Enduring Honesty’ Plays The Hollywood Bowl

Robert Smith, The Cure, Captivate at Hollywood Bowl By CRAIG HAMMONS The sun was setting over the Hollywood Hills and the blood red moon was beginning to rise. On this night it was very appropropriate […]

Causes

Second Annual Ride For Ronnie Draws ‘United Nations’ of Bike Enthusiasts, Sons of Anarchy Stars

May 23, 2016 News Comments Off on Second Annual Ride For Ronnie Draws ‘United Nations’ of Bike Enthusiasts, Sons of Anarchy Stars

Emilio Rivera Joins Ride to Support Cancer Research Photos © 2016 JESSE SILVA; Story by JOHN DALY The second annual motorcycle ride and concert to benefit cancer research, Ride For Ronnie, drew devoted friends and […]

Robbie Grey of Modern English at the Echoplex - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
Gigs and Photos

Modern English: All These Years Later, Legendary New Wave Band Does More Than ‘Melt With You’

May 18, 2016 News Comments Off on Modern English: All These Years Later, Legendary New Wave Band Does More Than ‘Melt With You’

Robbie Grey: ‘I’ll Melt With You’ is ‘The Song That Pays The Bills’ By DONNA BALANCIA LOS ANGELES – Modern English may look a little different than back in 1981, but the music is better […]

George Lynch and Angelo Moore of Project NFidelikah photo by Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

Angelo Moore and His Band Project N-Fidelikah Get Wiggy With It at Release Party in Hollywood

May 7, 2016 News Comments Off on Angelo Moore and His Band Project N-Fidelikah Get Wiggy With It at Release Party in Hollywood

‘Supergroup’ of Talents From Fishbone and Lynch Mob Takes its Act on the Road By DONNA BALANCIA HOLLYWOOD – Angelo Moore is not known for having a head of hair but he ‘got wiggy with […]

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