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Carl Crew of CIA - Photo © Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Rock Show — Not Freak Show — at California Institute of Abnormalarts

August 9, 2015 News Comments Off on Rock Show — Not Freak Show — at California Institute of Abnormalarts

By DONNA BALANCIA – When popular Los Angeles bands Stereo Love, L.A. Story and Rebel Hotel have a rock show at a freak show museum, you get big bang for the buck. The three bands […]

Feature Image Tom Verlaine © Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Review: Television Gets Good Reception at Teragram Ballroom, Phoebe Bridgers Shows Grace

August 8, 2015 News Comments Off on Review: Television Gets Good Reception at Teragram Ballroom, Phoebe Bridgers Shows Grace

Renaissance Man Tom Verlaine Social, But Not Through Social Media By DONNA BALANCIA — Tom Verlaine and Television had good reception at Teragram Ballroom. And while Verlaine doesn’t want to be labeled, “successful” is one […]

Reviews

Space Hurricane: Band’s Meeting Through Want Ads Gets Good Response

August 7, 2015 News Comments Off on Space Hurricane: Band’s Meeting Through Want Ads Gets Good Response

Space Hurricane to Play The Down and Out Bar Tonight By MARIEL CALLOWAY – The members of Space Hurricane may have found each other on Craigslist, but it’s the audience that gets the good deal. […]

Twister and Kurt Ingham
Musicians

Chainsaw’s ‘Mr. Twister’ is Right on Target, But This Time in a Different Arena

August 7, 2015 News Comments Off on Chainsaw’s ‘Mr. Twister’ is Right on Target, But This Time in a Different Arena

Story By DONNA BALANCIA Photos By KURT INGHAM Influential rocker “Mr. Twister” of the notorious band, Chainsaw, is setting standards in a new arena. Kurt Ingham, the man behind the iconic punk rock persona, is […]

Smokey Robinson Boots Feature
Causes

Smokey Robinson Gets His ‘Boots On’ for the Troops Before BET Awards

June 26, 2015 News Comments Off on Smokey Robinson Gets His ‘Boots On’ for the Troops Before BET Awards

Motown ‘Mayor’ supports Boot Campaign As Smokey Robinson prepares to be honored for his music career at this year’s BET Awards, he shows appreciation for the sacrifices service members make to keep all of us […]

Little Caesar at Paladino's - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Little Caesar And The Rise of Biker Rock: Interview With Ron Young

June 2, 2015 News Comments Off on Little Caesar And The Rise of Biker Rock: Interview With Ron Young

Photos © Heather Harris; Donna Balancia asks Ron Young, the dynamic frontman for Little Caesar, the important questions. DB: Your band put on a great show last week at Paladino’s. What are your touring plans for […]

Bonnie Raitt - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Bonnie Raitt and Musician Friends Celebrate Marty Grebb at Canyon Club

May 30, 2015 News Comments Off on Bonnie Raitt and Musician Friends Celebrate Marty Grebb at Canyon Club

Musicians, Fans, Raise Money for Marty Grebb to Continue His Battle Against Cancer Story and Photos © DONNA BALANCIA Who says Rock ‘n Roll doesn’t have a heart? Bonnie Raitt, Leon Russell, Ivan Neville and […]

Mick Jagger California Rocker
Musicians

Jagger Hikes San Diego; Gary Clark Jr. Opens for Rolling Stones at Petco

May 24, 2015 News Comments Off on Jagger Hikes San Diego; Gary Clark Jr. Opens for Rolling Stones at Petco

By JOHN DALY In case you aren’t able to see Gary Clark Jr. warm up for the Rolling Stones at Petco Park in San Diego, here is some video to tide you over. Clark played […]

Marty Grebb at Canyon Club - photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Remarkable Music and Life of Marty Grebb ‘Guided From Above’

May 22, 2015 News 1

‘Best Side Man In The Business’ Gets Support from Bonnie Raitt, Leon Russell, at Canyon Club Gig on Wednesday By DONNA BALANCIA — Renowned multi-talented musician Marty Grebb says he’s always had a lucky star. […]

Awards

UPDATE: AD CHANGED – To Creators of Infiniti Ad: You’ve Ripped Off Ian Curtis and Joy Division

May 22, 2015 News Comments Off on UPDATE: AD CHANGED – To Creators of Infiniti Ad: You’ve Ripped Off Ian Curtis and Joy Division

Article, fan support moves Infiniti to Alter Music on Q50 Advert Jan. 18, 2016 – Thanks to this article by CaliforniaRocker.com and fan support, the car advert theme similar to “She’s Lost Control” has been […]

The Who, 1970 - Photo © Heather Harris, used by California Rocker with permissions
By DONNA BALANCIA

Rock Photogs Heather Harris and Markus Cuff: Let Your Lens Find The Truth

May 12, 2015 News Comments Off on Rock Photogs Heather Harris and Markus Cuff: Let Your Lens Find The Truth

Heather Harris and Markus Cuff are two outstanding rock and roll photographers from different eras, with different styles, and with different specialties.  But they both agree the way to handle a challenging and restrictive age […]

Dead Milkmen © 2015 Heather Harris
By DONNA BALANCIA

The Dead Milkmen Speak – Q and A Interview with Dean Clean Sabatino

April 17, 2015 News 1

Featured photo © Heather Harris. DEAN SABATINO of The Dead Milkmen Q and A with DONNA BALANCIA, Editor of CaliforniaRocker.com DB: What have you learned over the years? DS: Relax and have fun. DB: What is […]

No Picture
Classic

Bob Dylan’s Speech from MusiCares Concert: ‘Fringes then, Fringes Now’

February 7, 2015 News Comments Off on Bob Dylan’s Speech from MusiCares Concert: ‘Fringes then, Fringes Now’

I’m glad for my songs to be honored like this. But you know, they didn’t get here by themselves. It’s been a long road and it’s taken a lot of doing. These songs of mine, […]

Supermensch
By DONNA BALANCIA

Shep Gordon, Mike Myers Talk ‘Supermensch’ at Landmark Theatres

November 13, 2014 News Comments Off on Shep Gordon, Mike Myers Talk ‘Supermensch’ at Landmark Theatres

LOS ANGELES — Shep Gordon didn’t want to have a documentary done on his life.  But it took an operation to change his mind, along with 15 years of begging by Mike Myers. “I didn’t […]

Jamie Hince Morrison Hotel Gallery
By DONNA BALANCIA

Photographs by Jamie Hince on Display at Morrison Hotel Gallery LA

October 30, 2014 News Comments Off on Photographs by Jamie Hince on Display at Morrison Hotel Gallery LA

By DONNA BALANCIA – LOS ANGELES — Echo Home, the photographic works of Jamie Hince of The Kills, will be presented at Morrison Hotel Gallery from Nov. 1 through Nov. 11,  and at Bookmarc in […]

Martha Davis and The Motels photo courtesy of Martha Davis
By DONNA BALANCIA

Interview: Martha Davis and The Motels at The Mint

October 12, 2014 News Comments Off on Interview: Martha Davis and The Motels at The Mint

Honesty in the Music is Martha Davis’ trademark By DONNA BALANCIA in Los Angeles — Martha Davis of The Motels said while the 1980s were fun, she works hard to create new music today and […]

Weapon-X
concerts

Weapon-X Sets Summer Dates in Santa Ana, San Diego

July 25, 2014 News Comments Off on Weapon-X Sets Summer Dates in Santa Ana, San Diego

By DONNA BALANCIA – LOS ANGELES — Coming off a successful performance at the Black Rose Tavern in LA, WEAPON-X has announced two new summer dates. On July 26, the Victory Music Academy, founded by […]

Heather Reid California Rocker
Musicians

Heather Reid takes ‘Cross Words’ on the Road

June 9, 2014 News Comments Off on Heather Reid takes ‘Cross Words’ on the Road

Family Comes First for California Rocker By DONNA BALANCIA in LOS ANGELES – Heather Reid’s new solo album Cross Words is an emotional map that takes us through her journey of new beginnings.  The music […]

California Rocker: Jesus the Bus Driver plays Chilean music while waiting for help
By DONNA BALANCIA

Jesus The Bus Driver Inspires With His Music

April 28, 2014 News Comments Off on Jesus The Bus Driver Inspires With His Music

BY DONNA BALANCIA — Jesus played Chilean folk music on the side of a Southern California road. He was waiting for help in Carlsbad after his bus broke down en route to San Diego from […]

Spin Records
Musicians

Record Store Day in SoCal Scores a Hit with Collectors, Music Lovers

April 19, 2014 News Comments Off on Record Store Day in SoCal Scores a Hit with Collectors, Music Lovers

  Across the globe, limited and special editions abound during annual vinyl celebration   By DONNA BALANCIA – CARLSBAD — Record Store Day has evolved into the busiest day of Ken Kosta’s year as the […]

Johnny Winter California Rocker
By DONNA BALANCIA

Johnny Winter Interview: Guitar Great is ‘Just Having Fun Again’

March 30, 2014 News Comments Off on Johnny Winter Interview: Guitar Great is ‘Just Having Fun Again’

By DONNA BALANCIA Oct. 13, 2013 – Johnny Winter has learned to become a great teacher — and a student — of time’s lessons. “I never knew my career would last this long, but I […]

Stevie Salas California Rocker
Musicians

How Rock Stars Pick Their Guitars: Stevie Salas

March 13, 2014 News Comments Off on How Rock Stars Pick Their Guitars: Stevie Salas

By DONNA BALANCIA — Stevie Salas has worked with world-class musicians but stays true to his humble Southern California roots. He was selected to play guitar for Mick Jagger, has toured with Rod Stewart and […]

Dick Dale California Rocker
Musicians

Music is Medicine for ‘King of the Surf Guitar’

March 3, 2014 News Comments Off on Music is Medicine for ‘King of the Surf Guitar’

By DONNA BALANCIA — SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO — For The King of the Surf Guitar, music is the medicine. “I have to perform to stay alive,” said Dick Dale, whose trademark surf sound defined a […]

No Picture
interviews

Bob Ezrin Tells NAMM Attendees to be Precise on Music Terminology

January 24, 2014 News Comments Off on Bob Ezrin Tells NAMM Attendees to be Precise on Music Terminology

Industry must call music ‘art.’  After all, Ezrin says, ‘A rose by any other name would NOT smell as sweet’ — By DONNA BALANCIA – ANAHEIM – Legendary producer Bob Ezrin told music retailers Thursday that the industry […]

Joan Jett on Social Media
Musicians

Joan Jett: Social Media Would Have Killed The Runaways

December 13, 2013 News Comments Off on Joan Jett: Social Media Would Have Killed The Runaways

By DONNA BALANCIA – U.S. Rocker – Joan Jett said the pressure of 24-7 social media scrutiny has completely changed the music business. Before a live studio audience on the CBS daytime show “The Talk,” […]

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