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So You Want to be a Rock N Roll Star? Some Tips that may Enable You to Stand Out from the Rest

September 16, 2019 News Comments Off on So You Want to be a Rock N Roll Star? Some Tips that may Enable You to Stand Out from the Rest

By JOHN DALY So you want to be a Rock N Roll star? It’s not easy, and it may not even be financially rewarding, but it can be immensely satisfying to be a musician. Today’s […]

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Iron Maiden, Fozzy and Raven Age Take Over at Banc of California Stadium

September 15, 2019 News Comments Off on Iron Maiden, Fozzy and Raven Age Take Over at Banc of California Stadium

Words and Photos by CAMERON ACOSTA When Iron Maiden takes the stage everyone else better take notes: This is one stage performance that ranks among the best, with effects and props, and of course unforgettable […]

Reviews

WATCH: Stimuli Does Oakland Proud with New Video for ‘Ripple’

September 12, 2019 News Comments Off on WATCH: Stimuli Does Oakland Proud with New Video for ‘Ripple’

By JOHN DALY Oakland is known to lay claim to a lot of cool stuff and, appropriately, the city is the home base of metal rockers Stimuli. The appealing hard rockers have released a new […]

Musicians

Kevin Armstrong Lets His Light Finally Shine Bright with New Album ‘Run’ 

March 22, 2019 News Comments Off on Kevin Armstrong Lets His Light Finally Shine Bright with New Album ‘Run’ 

Sideman and Collaborator to David Bowie, Iggy Pop and Morrissey Goes Solo By DONNA BALANCIA Kevin Armstrong isn’t a household name, but he’s probably in your house. With his new solo album, Run, the sideman […]

Musicians

We Three of America’s Got Talent Fame Release New Video for ‘Lifeline’

March 8, 2019 News Comments Off on We Three of America’s Got Talent Fame Release New Video for ‘Lifeline’

By JOHN DALY Pop/rock sibling-trio and America’s Got Talent semi-finalists, We Three, have released a new video for their song “Lifeline”. The heartfelt, uplifting track is truly brought to life through the collaboration of We […]

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Ride For Ronnie Charity Revs Up on May 5 with Motorcycle Ride and Rock Show

March 5, 2019 News Comments Off on Ride For Ronnie Charity Revs Up on May 5 with Motorcycle Ride and Rock Show

By JOHN DALY The fifth annual Ride For Ronnie Motorcycle Ride and Concert will take place on Sunday, May 5, 2019, starting in Glendale and wrapping with a concert in Los Encinos Park in Encino. The event […]

Classic Rock

Vintage Motorcycles Believed Stolen from Home of Keith Richards

February 27, 2019 News Comments Off on Vintage Motorcycles Believed Stolen from Home of Keith Richards

By DONNA BALANCIA Vintage motorcycles believed to belong to Keith Richards have been stolen from a home in the exclusive area of West Sussex, an article suggested. The bikes were stolen from Chichester’s exclusive West […]

Musicians

Cage The Elephant Drop Pompeii Video, ‘Ready To Let Go’ off New Album ‘Social Cues’

January 31, 2019 News Comments Off on Cage The Elephant Drop Pompeii Video, ‘Ready To Let Go’ off New Album ‘Social Cues’

By DONNA BALANCIA Cage The Elephant has released a living history lesson on Pompeii with its latest video “Ready To Let Go.” It’s the first track off their album Social Cues which hits the street […]

Rock

Rivers Cuomo Plays ‘Africa’ at Santa Monica College Football Halftime

October 21, 2018 News Comments Off on Rivers Cuomo Plays ‘Africa’ at Santa Monica College Football Halftime

By DONNA BALANCIA Rivers Cuomo still loves his alma mater, Santa Monica College. The Weezer frontman who attended SMC, returned to play the halftime show during the school’s homecoming football game. Cuomo enlisted some help […]

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 […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

  • Lindsey Troy of Deap Vally rips it up at Desert Days - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
    Courtney and Kurt, Deap Vally Kick Off Desert Daze 2017 in Joshua Tree
    October 14, 2017 Comments Off on Courtney and Kurt, Deap Vally Kick Off Desert Daze 2017 in Joshua Tree
  • Grace Potter - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
    Grace Potter: The Beautiful Rock N Roll Chameleon ‘Alive Tonight’ Across U.S.
    August 15, 2015 Comments Off on Grace Potter: The Beautiful Rock N Roll Chameleon ‘Alive Tonight’ Across U.S.
  • The Brothers Collective - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
    For Young Bands, Underground Clubs Shine Important Light: Review of Glam Skanks, Brothers Collective
    April 15, 2016 Comments Off on For Young Bands, Underground Clubs Shine Important Light: Review of Glam Skanks, Brothers Collective
  • Photos: Check out Iggy Pop Performing ‘Lust For Life’ at Punk Rock Bowling and Music Festival in Las Vegas
    May 28, 2017 Comments Off on Photos: Check out Iggy Pop Performing ‘Lust For Life’ at Punk Rock Bowling and Music Festival in Las Vegas
  • St. Paul and the Broken Bones at New Year's Eve in Downtown Long Beach
    St. Paul and the Broken Bones, Big Data, Citizen Cope, Ring in 2017 in Long Beach on New Year’s Eve
    January 1, 2017 Comments Off on St. Paul and the Broken Bones, Big Data, Citizen Cope, Ring in 2017 in Long Beach on New Year’s Eve

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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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Iggy Pop Bare and Real

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

  • Kevin Armstrong with Iggy Pop in 1986 - Photo by Paul McAlpine
    EXCLUSIVE: Guitarist and Producer Kevin Armstrong Talks ‘Second Chance’ With Iggy Pop
    July 23, 2017 Comments Off on EXCLUSIVE: Guitarist and Producer Kevin Armstrong Talks ‘Second Chance’ With Iggy Pop
  • Richie Ramone Plays Paladino’s for New Year’s Eve – No New Resolutions in 2016, Just Good Music
    December 29, 2015 Comments Off on Richie Ramone Plays Paladino’s for New Year’s Eve – No New Resolutions in 2016, Just Good Music
  • Vince Conrad Productions Strikes Hidden Gold with Remastered Punk Hits
    February 2, 2016 Comments Off on Vince Conrad Productions Strikes Hidden Gold with Remastered Punk Hits
  • Jim Peterik writes We All Bleed Red for Orlando victims
    ‘We All Bleed Red’ by Jim Peterik Takes a New Approach to Honor Those Who Need it Most
    July 16, 2016 Comments Off on ‘We All Bleed Red’ by Jim Peterik Takes a New Approach to Honor Those Who Need it Most
  • Stevie Salas California Rocker
    How Rock Stars Pick Their Guitars: Stevie Salas
    March 13, 2014 Comments Off on How Rock Stars Pick Their Guitars: Stevie Salas
  • Jesse Nolan, Tim and Rooney's Rob Schwartzman - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
    Engage With Audience Say Jesse Nolan, Tim Wheeler and Rob Schwartzman
    October 14, 2015 Comments Off on Engage With Audience Say Jesse Nolan, Tim Wheeler and Rob Schwartzman
  • Tedeschi Trucks Band to Release Live Album ‘Mad Dogs’ Featuring the Late Leon Russell
    July 11, 2025 Comments Off on Tedeschi Trucks Band to Release Live Album ‘Mad Dogs’ Featuring the Late Leon Russell




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