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NAMM Show

Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains to Meet and Greet at NAMM Show

January 17, 2020 News Comments Off on Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains to Meet and Greet at NAMM Show

Jerry Cantrell Signs as Gibson Brand Ambassador By JOHN DALY Jerry Cantrell, the main songwriter, lead guitarist and vocalist for Alice in Chains, will join Gibson as a brand ambassador, it was announced during the […]

Los Lobos at The 2020 NAMM Show Media Preview Day
The Latest

Los Lobos Kicks Off NAMM Show 2020; Joni Mitchell to Receive Les Paul Award

January 16, 2020 News Comments Off on Los Lobos Kicks Off NAMM Show 2020; Joni Mitchell to Receive Les Paul Award

By JOHN DALY Los Lobos kicked off the 2020 NAMM Show with a performance during media day at the Anaheim Convention Center. The NAMM Show is the annual convention of the National Association of Music […]

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Technology

The Fan Vote on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was so Off-Base, Is Google to Blame?

January 15, 2020 News Comments Off on The Fan Vote on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was so Off-Base, Is Google to Blame?

Commentary by DONNA BALANCIA It’s the first time in recent memory that the top fan votes did not give an indication as to who would get into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It’s […]

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The Latest

Bebe Rexha to Perform at Annual ‘GRAMMY In The Schools Live!’ Event

January 14, 2020 News Comments Off on Bebe Rexha to Perform at Annual ‘GRAMMY In The Schools Live!’ Event

By DONNA BALANCIA Bebe Rexha will perform at the annual GRAMMY In The Schools Live! event on January 23, it was announced Tuesday. The live performance is one of the many events to take place […]

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concerts

Pearl Jam to Play The Forum in LA, Viejas in San Diego and Oakland Arena to Support Gigaton

January 13, 2020 News Comments Off on Pearl Jam to Play The Forum in LA, Viejas in San Diego and Oakland Arena to Support Gigaton

Pearl Jam has announced the release of a new album called Gigaton and the band will tour in support of the record, its first full-length since 2013. Pearl Jam will play San Diego, LA and […]

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New Music

Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs Release ‘Wreckless Abandon’ Single and Video

January 13, 2020 News Comments Off on Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs Release ‘Wreckless Abandon’ Single and Video

The Dirty Knobs Go On Tour By DONNA BALANCIA Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs have released the single and the video for the title track “Wreckless Abandon” from the band’s debut album, which drops […]

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FILM AND TV

Familiar Names Rule Oscar Music Noms, Led by Randy Newman, Cousin Thomas, and Elton John

January 13, 2020 News Comments Off on Familiar Names Rule Oscar Music Noms, Led by Randy Newman, Cousin Thomas, and Elton John

By JOHN DALY Music nominations for this year’s Academy Awards held few surprises as Randy Newman and Elton John received nominations in Best Original Song and Best Original Score categories.  America’s first family of music […]

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Live Reviews

Ryan Adams Makes His Return to the Stage, Appearing at Hotel Cafe in Hollywood

January 12, 2020 News Comments Off on Ryan Adams Makes His Return to the Stage, Appearing at Hotel Cafe in Hollywood

Ryan Adams joins Jesse Malin on stage at Hotel Cafe – Photos courtesy Denise P. […]

Kevin Parker releases new track
New Music

Tame Impala Releases Calypso Reggae-Style Track ‘Lost In Yesterday,’ off ‘The Slow Rush’

January 7, 2020 News Comments Off on Tame Impala Releases Calypso Reggae-Style Track ‘Lost In Yesterday,’ off ‘The Slow Rush’

By JOHN DALY Tame Impala has released the new single “Lost In Yesterday,” that takes inspiration from a calypso-reggae style. It’s the fourth track released off Kevin Parker’s anticipated album The Slow Rush.  Never one […]

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Reviews

Bill Fay Uses Piano in Haunting Fashion in Video ‘Salt Of The Earth’

January 7, 2020 News Comments Off on Bill Fay Uses Piano in Haunting Fashion in Video ‘Salt Of The Earth’

By DONNA BALANCIA Bill Fay has released “Salt Of The Earth,” a piano-leading single from Countless Branches, his new album out January 17th on the Dead Oceans label. The single is a follow up to […]

The Latest

Jennifer Lopez and Stars Heat Up The Night At Palm Springs Film Festival

January 4, 2020 News Comments Off on Jennifer Lopez and Stars Heat Up The Night At Palm Springs Film Festival

By DONNA BALANCIA The Palm Springs Film Festival kicks off awards season and puts the spotlight on some of Hollywood’s brightest stars and those shining bright this year included Jennifer Lopez, Laura Dern and Quentin […]

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The Latest

Coachella 2020 Lineup Has Diverse Focus with Rage Against the Machine, Danny Elfman, Fatboy Slim

January 2, 2020 News Comments Off on Coachella 2020 Lineup Has Diverse Focus with Rage Against the Machine, Danny Elfman, Fatboy Slim

California Coachella Festival Draws the Big Names By DONNA BALANCIA The worst-kept secret in Coachella history was confirmed as Rage Against The Machine will reunite to headline the annual Indio fest along with Travis Scott […]

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Reviews

Dime Box Band and Danny and The Doorknobs Make it a Family Affair at Cinema Bar

December 30, 2019 News Comments Off on Dime Box Band and Danny and The Doorknobs Make it a Family Affair at Cinema Bar

By DONNA BALANCIA Saturday night at the Cinema Bar was the setting for some swinging country-punk and rock that packed the small Culver City room with friends, family and longtime fans. And it’s still the […]

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The Latest

Mike Campbell and Group Play Acoustic Rendition of ‘Run Run Rudolph’

December 25, 2019 News Comments Off on Mike Campbell and Group Play Acoustic Rendition of ‘Run Run Rudolph’

By JOHN DALY Mike Campbell and his crew got together to give an acoustic rendition of the holiday favorite “Run Run Rudolph,” on social media. Campbell with Marilyn Martin, Sharon Celani and John McFee have […]

Iggy Pop to receive Lifetime Achievement Award UK TV Commercial
Awards

Iggy Pop’s New Travel Advert Shows Music Legend’s Sense of Humor

December 23, 2019 News Comments Off on Iggy Pop’s New Travel Advert Shows Music Legend’s Sense of Humor

Iggy Pop to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award By DONNA BALANCIA Iggy Pop isn’t merely one of the world’s most famous musicians; he’s got an impressive and lengthy list of feature film and TV credits. It […]

Mariah Carey All I Want for Christmas Is You Video
The Latest

Pop Superstar Mariah Carey Enjoying Unprecedented Success with Christmas Recordings

December 20, 2019 News Comments Off on Pop Superstar Mariah Carey Enjoying Unprecedented Success with Christmas Recordings

Mariah Carey New Video: ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ By JOHN DALY Mariah Carey has premiered the video “All I Want for Christmas Is You (Make My Wish Come True Edition)” for fans, […]

Tom Petty For Real Tribute Track
The Latest

Tom Petty Tribute Track Released by Second-Gen Rockers Jakob Dylan, Dhani Harrison, Nelsons

December 20, 2019 News Comments Off on Tom Petty Tribute Track Released by Second-Gen Rockers Jakob Dylan, Dhani Harrison, Nelsons

Traveling Wilburys-Style Song to Raise Money for Midnight Mission By DONNA BALANCIA A new Tom Petty tribute track, a cover of “For Real,” has been released by the sons of musicians with whom Petty worked. […]

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The Latest

Ryan Reynolds Lights Up a Special Guest-Clearing Candle on ‘Tonight Show’

December 18, 2019 News Comments Off on Ryan Reynolds Lights Up a Special Guest-Clearing Candle on ‘Tonight Show’

By JOHN DALY Ryan Reynolds showed “Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” viewers what to do when holiday guests won’t leave, lighting up a candle with a “special” scent. Guests finally took the smelly cue from […]

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Live Reviews

Dan MacIntosh Review: Robyn Hitchcock Takes Song Requests With Humor at Largo

December 16, 2019 News Comments Off on Dan MacIntosh Review: Robyn Hitchcock Takes Song Requests With Humor at Largo

By DAN MACINTOSH LOS ANGELES – Robyn Hitchcock returned to the Largo at the Coronet with a set of songs mainly drawn from internet fan requests. In fact, he oftentimes took a little extra time […]

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FILM AND TV

Billie Eilish and Alicia Keys Perform ‘Ocean Eyes’ Duet on ‘Late Late Show’

December 10, 2019 News Comments Off on Billie Eilish and Alicia Keys Perform ‘Ocean Eyes’ Duet on ‘Late Late Show’

By DONNA BALANCIA Alicia Keys turned her “Late Late Show” guest-host interview area into a performance space and played a duet of “Ocean Eyes” with Billie Eilish. “I didn’t bring this thing here for nothing,” […]

Jesika Von Rabbit Blue Christmas - Premiere for California Rocker
The Latest

PREMIERE: Jesika Von Rabbit ‘Blue Christmas’ Video Would be Fit for The King

December 9, 2019 News Comments Off on PREMIERE: Jesika Von Rabbit ‘Blue Christmas’ Video Would be Fit for The King

By DONNA BALANCIA Jesika Von Rabbit has created a musical winter fantasy with her video for the classic Elvis Presley track “Blue Christmas.” The video for Von Rabbit’s version of “Blue Christmas” is an adventure all […]

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concerts

Concerts: Pete Yorn, Allah-Las and The Blasters Play Shows in SoCal

December 8, 2019 News Comments Off on Concerts: Pete Yorn, Allah-Las and The Blasters Play Shows in SoCal

By CALIFORNIA ROCKER STAFF Pete Yorn, The Allah-Las and X with The Blasters will be performing at various venues in the Los Angeles area over the next couple of weeks.  It’s truly the season to […]

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Live Reviews

Taylor Swift Gets the Last Laugh, Billie Eilish Steals the Show at 2019 American Music Awards

November 24, 2019 News Comments Off on Taylor Swift Gets the Last Laugh, Billie Eilish Steals the Show at 2019 American Music Awards

Young Fan Voters Pick the American Music Awards By DONNA BALANCIA LOS ANGELES – Taylor Swift got the last laugh and performed her hit songs on The American Music Awards Sunday night after all. But […]

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Reviews

The Damned Proves its Definitive Punk with ‘Black Is The Night’ Anthology

November 24, 2019 News Comments Off on The Damned Proves its Definitive Punk with ‘Black Is The Night’ Anthology

By DAN MACINTOSH The Damned was the first punk band from the United Kingdom to release a single (“New Rose”), so why is this London-birthed act not always immediately mentioned whenever discussing pioneering punk, the […]

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The Latest

Bob Dylan Releases ‘Alternate Version’ of Lay Lady Lay on Video

November 22, 2019 News Comments Off on Bob Dylan Releases ‘Alternate Version’ of Lay Lady Lay on Video

By DONNA BALANCIA Bob Dylan and his words have resonated around the world for decades and he has updated his  1969 classic, “Lay, Lady, Lay,” for the modern world. Dylan has stayed contemporary through the […]

Lizzo nominated for eight GRAMMY Awards - David Lee photo
Awards

GRAMMY Nominations 2020: Are Lizzo, Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X The Best of The Best?

November 20, 2019 News Comments Off on GRAMMY Nominations 2020: Are Lizzo, Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X The Best of The Best?

By JOHN DALY This year’s GRAMMY Awards nominees reflect music’s diversity as Lizzo secured eight of music’s most revered nominations and Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X each secured six. The noted newcomers each received nominations […]

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