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Rare Photos by King: 1984 Motley Crue ‘Shout At The Devil’ Tour

August 16, 2018 News Comments Off on Rare Photos by King: 1984 Motley Crue ‘Shout At The Devil’ Tour

By RICHARD KING My connection with Motley Crue started when I saw the Too Fast For Love album in a record store. The record store had a wall of that album showing Vince Neil’s crotch […]

Alicia Blue to perform at Young Center benefit - Courtesy photo
concerts

Locals Only: Alicia Blue, Scary Pool Party, Mind Monogram Perform for Young Center

August 15, 2018 News Comments Off on Locals Only: Alicia Blue, Scary Pool Party, Mind Monogram Perform for Young Center

By JOHN DALY Alicia Blue, Scary Pool Party and Mind Monogram headline a benefit night of music and art at DBA256 in Pomona on Friday, Aug. 17. Proceeds from the evening, called Keep Families Together, […]

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Randy Newman Brings Nostalgia and Musical Commentary to Hollywood Bowl

August 15, 2018 News Comments Off on Randy Newman Brings Nostalgia and Musical Commentary to Hollywood Bowl

By DAN MACINTOSH Randy Newman’s concert at the Hollywood Bowl was billed as “Randy Newman: The Albums 1968-2018,” and his extensive 28-song setlist more than lived up to this ambitious billing. Anyone seeing Newman for […]

In The Biz

LA Philharmonic Names Philip Koester to Top Marketing Job

August 14, 2018 News Comments Off on LA Philharmonic Names Philip Koester to Top Marketing Job

By JOHN DALY Philip Koester has been named vice president of marketing and communications for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, it was announced. Koester joins the LA Phil from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association, where he […]

interviews

Interview: Static And Surrender Vying to be Part of ‘New Music Industry’

August 14, 2018 News Comments Off on Interview: Static And Surrender Vying to be Part of ‘New Music Industry’

By JOHN DALY Static and Surrender are touring California promoting their new self-titled album, and they’re learning a thing or two along the way. The dynamic San Francisco-based band will stop in Danville, Redding and Los […]

concerts

The Soft White Sixties Create Haunting Pop Album with Alta California

August 10, 2018 News 1

Review by DONNA BALANCIA The Soft White Sixties have released one of the most remarkable albums ever with Alta California and they succeed by blending genres, ideologies and time periods. The unique style blends of […]

Sting performs with The Police in 1982 - All photos © 1982 Richard King
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Rare Photos By King: The Police ‘Ghost In The Machine’ Tour 1982

August 2, 2018 News Comments Off on Rare Photos By King: The Police ‘Ghost In The Machine’ Tour 1982

By RICHARD KING I grew up in Salt lake City, Utah. That’s where I saw most of the shows I shot. I remember hearing The Police’s “Roxanne” on the radio in 1978, when I was […]

Punk

New Music Roundup: Death Valley Girls + Iggy? DCFC, GØGGs, Yoko’s Hell

August 2, 2018 News 1

By DONNA BALANCIA Bonnie Bloomgarden and Larry Schemel from Death Valley Girls had a special rendezvous with one Iggy Pop in Miami. The DVG duo said they had a “Real Cool Time,” leading us to […]

New Music

Boy George and Culture Club Release First New Music in 20 Years

July 31, 2018 News Comments Off on Boy George and Culture Club Release First New Music in 20 Years

By JOHN DALY Boy George and Culture Club have released their first new material in 20 years today with the single “Let Somebody Love You.” The reggae song is produced by Future Cut. The track […]

New Music

The Growlers Drop Video for ‘Problems III’ off New LP ‘Casual Acquaintances’

July 28, 2018 News Comments Off on The Growlers Drop Video for ‘Problems III’ off New LP ‘Casual Acquaintances’

By JOHN DALY On the eve of their annual Beach Goth fest, The Growlers have released a new album, Casual Acquaintances, and a video for the lead single “Problems III.” The Costa Mesa-based band just […]

Gabriel performs during record release show at Harvard and Stone - Photo © 2018 Heather Harris
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Gabriel Captures The Crowd with EP Release Show in Hollywood

July 26, 2018 News Comments Off on Gabriel Captures The Crowd with EP Release Show in Hollywood

Photos By HEATHER HARRIS and Review By HARRIET KAPLAN Gabriel is an energetic, animated and passionate singer-songwriter and performer. The Latin-American artist, who wore a T-shirt with the words “Bad Hombre” emblazoned across his chest, is […]

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My Bloody Valentine Added to Desert Daze Lineup, Joins Tame Impala, Jarvis Cocker

July 24, 2018 News Comments Off on My Bloody Valentine Added to Desert Daze Lineup, Joins Tame Impala, Jarvis Cocker

By JOHN DALY My Bloody Valentine has joined the Desert Daze 2018 lineup along with legendary rockers Shellac,  it was announced today. MBV joins Tame Impala, Death Grips, King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard, Jarvis […]

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Sex Symbol Tom Jones Hospitalized, Postpones Concerts

July 19, 2018 News Comments Off on Sex Symbol Tom Jones Hospitalized, Postpones Concerts

By DONNA BALANCIA Tom Jones has come down with a bacterial infection and is in the hospital, forcing the enduring sex symbol to postpone some U.K. concert dates. “It is with regret that we have […]

Auctions

Tom Petty Guitars, Felt Hat and Jackets Go to Auction

July 18, 2018 News Comments Off on Tom Petty Guitars, Felt Hat and Jackets Go to Auction

By JOHN DALY Tom Petty belongings including his beloved 1965 Gibson SG electric guitar, several jackets and his special felt top hat are up for sale at the Heritage Auction website. The 1965 SG has […]

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Win Free Tickets to Cal Jam 18 With Foo Fighters, Iggy Pop

July 17, 2018 News Comments Off on Win Free Tickets to Cal Jam 18 With Foo Fighters, Iggy Pop

Wanna see The Foo Fighters, Iggy Pop, Greta Van Fleet and a host of other rockers at Cal Jam 18? California Rocker is giving away free tickets! To get free tickets to the second annual Cal […]

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Photos: Keith Richards Sells NYC Penthouse for $9.995 Million

July 17, 2018 News Comments Off on Photos: Keith Richards Sells NYC Penthouse for $9.995 Million

By DONNA BALANCIA Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones got satisfaction when he recently sold his luxury New York City penthouse for $9.995 million. Richards and wife Patti Hansen originally listed the Fifth Avenue apartment […]

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Def Leppard Pale is the New Beer Served Up at Rock & Brews

July 16, 2018 News Comments Off on Def Leppard Pale is the New Beer Served Up at Rock & Brews

By JOHN DALY Rock & Brews Restaurants has teamed up with Def Leppard and Seattle-based Elysian Brewing Company to introduce Def Leppard Pale to their customers. The new pale ale will be sold at the […]

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New Music

Where is Punk’s Johnny Rotten? On Tour with New Music and Doc

July 13, 2018 News Comments Off on Where is Punk’s Johnny Rotten? On Tour with New Music and Doc

By DONNA BALANCIA Where is Johnny Rotten? On tour with new music and a documentary. Known in real life as John Lydon, the (arguably) most famous punk is bringing Public Image Ltd. to the El […]

New Music

Watch Tom Petty Video for New Single ‘Keep A Little Soul’

July 12, 2018 News 1

By JOHN DALY Check out the video for newly released Tom Petty single, called “Keep A Little Soul.” The new song is the first of many previously unreleased songs on the new deluxe boxed set […]

New Music

Con Brio Drops ‘United State of Mind’ for Holiday Weekend

July 6, 2018 News Comments Off on Con Brio Drops ‘United State of Mind’ for Holiday Weekend

By JOHN DALY Con Brio has released the new single “United State of Mind” just in time for the 4th of July weekend. “United State of Mind” is off the new album Explorer, out today, […]

New Music

Record Review: Good Field’s ‘Surface Tension’ Impresses with Diverse Sound

July 3, 2018 News Comments Off on Record Review: Good Field’s ‘Surface Tension’ Impresses with Diverse Sound

By DONNA BALANCIA Good Field has scored another winner with the album Surface Tension, a beautiful work that incorporates diverse sounds from different eras to elicit tremendous emotional response. The Austin-based outfit has mastered a […]

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Richard Swift, Prolific Producer and Member of Black Keys, Dead at 41

July 3, 2018 News Comments Off on Richard Swift, Prolific Producer and Member of Black Keys, Dead at 41

By DONNA BALANCIA Singer-songwriter and California-born producer Richard Swift, known for his work with The Shins, The Black Keys and the Arcs, passed away Tuesday morning. He was 41. Swift had been hospitalized for a […]

The Latest

VIDEO: Backstreet Boys Play ‘I Want It That Way’ With Toys on ‘Tonight Show’

June 29, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Backstreet Boys Play ‘I Want It That Way’ With Toys on ‘Tonight Show’

By JOHN DALY The Backstreet Boys joined Jimmy Fallon and The Roots to perform a hilarious rendition of “I Want It That Way” with classroom instruments on Thursday’s Tonight Show. The ultra-popular boy band went […]

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New Music

New Label, Elite Frequency Group, Celebrated with Party at W Hollywood

June 28, 2018 News Comments Off on New Label, Elite Frequency Group, Celebrated with Party at W Hollywood

By JOHN DALY Producer, director, actor and musician Daniel “Malakai” Cabrera and producer-artist John “Fingazz” Stary have announced the formation of Elite Frequency Group (EFG), a boutique music label focused on developing new talent. “EFG […]

Joe Jackson - Photo courtesy of Randy Jackson Jr
RIP

Joe Jackson Dies at 89, Created Jackson 5

June 27, 2018 News Comments Off on Joe Jackson Dies at 89, Created Jackson 5

By JOHN DALY Joe Jackson, the father of Michael Jackson and creator of the Jackson 5, has passed away from cancer at 89 years old, it was announced Wednesday. Jackson entered hospice care last week […]

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Paul McCartney Sings The Beatles With James Corden on ‘Carpool Karaoke’

June 23, 2018 News Comments Off on Paul McCartney Sings The Beatles With James Corden on ‘Carpool Karaoke’

By DONNA BALANCIA It’s been a flurry of activity recently for Paul McCartney. He’s got two singles out called “Come On To Me” and “I Don’t Know” off his upcoming album Egypt Station. But one […]

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