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Photo Gallery: Bikini Kill Revives Riot Grrrl Spirit with Reunion at Hollywood Palladium

April 26, 2019 News Comments Off on Photo Gallery: Bikini Kill Revives Riot Grrrl Spirit with Reunion at Hollywood Palladium

By JOHN DALY Bikini Kill reunited at The Hollywood Palladium last night for their first show in more than 20 years to kick off their reunion tour. Check out our photo gallery of hi-res images […]

Festivals

Vintage Trouble, My Baby, Cole Williams and Thumpasaurus Featured at Joshua Tree Fest

April 17, 2019 News Comments Off on Vintage Trouble, My Baby, Cole Williams and Thumpasaurus Featured at Joshua Tree Fest

By JOHN DALY Vintage Trouble, roots band My Baby, The Cole Williams Band, and Thumpasaurus will bring rock and funk to the Joshua Tree Music Festival, May 16-19 at Joshua Tree Lake RV and Campground. […]

Musicians

Ghost Launches 6-Week North American ‘Ultimate’ Tour in Bakersfield and Reno

April 1, 2019 News Comments Off on Ghost Launches 6-Week North American ‘Ultimate’ Tour in Bakersfield and Reno

By JOHN DALY Ghost will launch a 6-week North American tour called the “Ultimate Tour Named Death” that puts the GRAMMY-winning Swedish rock band in the spotlight. Ghost’s latest single on alternative radio is “Dance Macabre.”  Ghost was […]

Musicians

Katey Sagal and The Reluctant Apostles to Bring ‘Anarchy’ to The Mint May 1 and May 2

March 14, 2019 News Comments Off on Katey Sagal and The Reluctant Apostles to Bring ‘Anarchy’ to The Mint May 1 and May 2

By DONNA BALANCIA Katey Sagal and her band, The Reluctant Apostles, will play The Mint on May 1 and May 2. A few tickets are available for Thursday May 2 It will be the debut […]

Alternative

Live and Bush to Tour the U.S. this Summer to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Albums

March 5, 2019 News Comments Off on Live and Bush to Tour the U.S. this Summer to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Albums

By JOHN DALY Live and Bush will tour this summer to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their albums Throwing Copper and Sixteen Stone with stops at The Greek in Los Angeles, The Concord Pavillion, Black […]

gang of four cancels 2 - Balancia photo
Musicians

UPDATE: Gang of Four Williamsburg No Show Caused by Hospitalization

February 25, 2019 News Comments Off on UPDATE: Gang of Four Williamsburg No Show Caused by Hospitalization

By DOTTIE PARIS UPDATED: NEW YORK – Gang of Four cancelled the final show of their tour five minutes before they were supposed to play in New York on Monday night. In a statement, the […]

Van Halen to reunite for tour? - Courtesy image
Musicians

Original Van Halen Lineup Rumored to Reunite for Stadium Tour in 2019

December 26, 2018 News Comments Off on Original Van Halen Lineup Rumored to Reunite for Stadium Tour in 2019

By JOHN DALY The original members of Van Halen could be reuniting for a major stadium and arena tour in 2019, according to several reports. It would be the first time with the original lineup […]

Musicians

Paul McCartney’s ‘Freshen Up’ Tour Returns to Dodger Stadium July 13

December 5, 2018 News Comments Off on Paul McCartney’s ‘Freshen Up’ Tour Returns to Dodger Stadium July 13

By JOHN DALY Paul McCartney’s  Freshen Up  Tour will return to Dodger Stadium on July 13, 2019. McCartney has added four new stadium shows to the upcoming U.S. leg of his new  Freshen Up  tour. The […]

Musicians

Hootie and the Blowfish Hit the Road on ‘Group Therapy Tour,’ Announce New Album

December 3, 2018 News Comments Off on Hootie and the Blowfish Hit the Road on ‘Group Therapy Tour,’ Announce New Album

By JOHN DALY Hootie and the Blowfish will hit the road for the 44-city Group Therapy Tour with support from Barenaked Ladies.  The country-pop crossover band celebrates the 25th anniversary of the debut of the […]

Musicians

Lettuce to Play Fourth Annual Rage Rocks at Red Rocks This Summer

December 3, 2018 News Comments Off on Lettuce to Play Fourth Annual Rage Rocks at Red Rocks This Summer

By JOHN DALY Lettuce will play the Red Rocks Amphitheatre on June 15 for the fourth annual Rage Rocks show, it was announced. It’s the band’s sixth time playing the legendary amphitheatre and the performance […]

Sluka and his crew - Courtesy image
Musicians

Interview: San Diego’s Sluka Flies High on Music and Enjoyment of Life

November 20, 2018 News Comments Off on Interview: San Diego’s Sluka Flies High on Music and Enjoyment of Life

By DONNA BALANCIA Christopher Sluka believes that enjoying life comes first. Sluka, whose solo moniker has become known through California as well as internationally, says he’s grateful for every moment of making music.  “I’m so […]

Rolling Stones will play the Rose Bowl in May - Raph photo
Musicians

VIDEO: Rolling Stones to Play the Rose Bowl on May 11 for LA Stop on ‘No Filter’ Tour

November 19, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Rolling Stones to Play the Rose Bowl on May 11 for LA Stop on ‘No Filter’ Tour

By DONNA BALANCIA The Rolling Stones will bring their successful NO FILTER tour to stadiums in 13 cities across America in 2019 with a stop in Pasadena on May 11, 2019 at The Rose Bowl […]

Musicians

VIDEO TRAILER: KISS Announces First Set of ‘End Of The Road’ Tour Dates

October 29, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO TRAILER: KISS Announces First Set of ‘End Of The Road’ Tour Dates

By JOHN DALY KISS has announced its first set of End Of The Road 2019 Tour Dates, kicking off in Vancouver on Jan. 1, 2019, and wrapping in Birmingham, Ala., on April 13, 2019. It […]

Mike Campbell plays a tribute to Tom Petty on Petty's birthday - Photo courtesy Mike Campbell IG
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On Tom Petty’s Birthday, Mike Campbell Plays a Song … In the Shower

October 20, 2018 News Comments Off on On Tom Petty’s Birthday, Mike Campbell Plays a Song … In the Shower

By JOHN DALY Mike Campbell paid a special tribute to his friend the late Tom Petty on Tom’s birthday with an Instagram jam … played in a St. Louis shower. Campbell is on tour with […]

concerts

Mike Campbell Launches ‘Videologue’ Live From Fleetwood Mac Tour

October 15, 2018 News Comments Off on Mike Campbell Launches ‘Videologue’ Live From Fleetwood Mac Tour

By DONNA BALANCIA Mike Campbell is hitting the Instagram airwaves and will host a regular videologue from behind the scenes of the Fleetwood Mac tour. The Fleetwood Mac 2018-2019 Tour launches Tuesday, Oct. 16. Campbell […]

Musicians

Ticket Update: The 1975 Play Santa Barbara Bowl with Pale Waves and No Rome

October 15, 2018 News Comments Off on Ticket Update: The 1975 Play Santa Barbara Bowl with Pale Waves and No Rome

Editor’s note: Story was originally posted on Oct. 15, 2018. Was updated with regional new info. By JOHN DALY The 1975 announced their 2019 tour, including several West Coast dates. The band will perform in […]

concerts

PHOTOS: MC50 Plays ‘Kick Out the Jams’ at Ford Theaters Oct. 5

September 28, 2018 News Comments Off on PHOTOS: MC50 Plays ‘Kick Out the Jams’ at Ford Theaters Oct. 5

By JOHN DALY Detroit rock band MC5 celebrates the 50th anniversary of the recording of their landmark album Kick Out the Jams with a concert at the Ford Theatres on Oct. 5.  All the proceeds […]

The Latest

Bob Seger ‘Turns the Page’ on Live Performances, Announces Final Tour

September 18, 2018 News Comments Off on Bob Seger ‘Turns the Page’ on Live Performances, Announces Final Tour

By JOHN DALY Bob Seger and his Silver Bullet Band will hit the road for the last time this November, on what is expected to be his final tour, it was announced Tuesday. He performs […]

Musicians

During ‘Africa’ at Forum, Weezer Brings Out ’80s Icon ‘Weird Al’

August 9, 2018 News Comments Off on During ‘Africa’ at Forum, Weezer Brings Out ’80s Icon ‘Weird Al’

By JOHN DALY Weezer is enjoying its first megahit on the charts in years with Toto’s “Africa,” and during the first of their shows at The Forum, the band brought out another blast from the […]

Joan Baez extends Fare Thee Well Tour
Musicians

Joan Baez Extends ‘Fare Thee Well’ Tour Into 2019

August 9, 2018 News Comments Off on Joan Baez Extends ‘Fare Thee Well’ Tour Into 2019

By DONNA BALANCIA Joan Baez, who is promoting her new album Whistle Down The Wind, has extended her Fare Thee Well Tour into 2019. Fare Thee Well is expected to be her last formal extended […]

Musicians

Reel Big Fish Hit the Road in the Fall on The Tickle My Tiki TOURch

July 31, 2018 News Comments Off on Reel Big Fish Hit the Road in the Fall on The Tickle My Tiki TOURch

By DOTTIE PARIS Reel Big Fish, the fun, Southern California ska-punk band, will embark on The Tickle My Tiki TOURch tour, with support from Ballyhoo! and We Are The Union. The tour kicks off on Oct. 4 in […]

Rivers Cuomo performs at The Hi Hat in LA on a rainy day - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
Musicians

On Eve of 40th Anniversary Tour, Will Toto Cover a Weezer Tune?

July 27, 2018 News 1

READ THE LATEST UPDATE HERE  FRIDAY 5 p.m. UPDATE: Toto dropped World Premiere cover of “Hash Pipe” by Weezer exclusively for KROQ-FM  Today Toto told DJ Ted Stryker they listened to the Weezer songs and […]

Musicians

Thomas Dolby Regales LA Audience with Synth Songs and Stories

July 26, 2018 News Comments Off on Thomas Dolby Regales LA Audience with Synth Songs and Stories

By DONNA BALANCIA Thomas Dolby is no scientist but he continues to take a scientific approach to music. After all, the famous synth musician has worked with the best tech minds, he’s collaborated with top […]

Katey Sagal and The Reluctant Apostles - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
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Katey Sagal and The Reluctant Apostles Launch East Coast Tour

July 24, 2018 News Comments Off on Katey Sagal and The Reluctant Apostles Launch East Coast Tour

By DONNA BALANCIA Katey Sagal and The Reluctant Apostles are making their first appearance on the East Coast, hitting the road for several performances. Sagal, Bob Thiele Jr. and the crew will be taking their […]

The Latest

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 […]

The Latest

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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