Creator of Surf Music, Dick Dale Still has Many Waves to Ride By DONNA BALANCIA – Surf Guitar legend Dick Dale says his purpose is to inspire. Dale, who is drawing more crowds than ever […]
Renowned LA Musicians Pay Their Tribute to the Soulful Sound of the ’70s By DONNA BALANCIA Got Soul? You can get some as The Tighty Whiteys, with frontman Ron Young and some stellar musicians, will […]
By DONNA BALANCIA – Punk Rock icon Cheetah Chrome — the famed musician and founder of legendary group The Dead Boys — has been denied a page under his famous stage name on Facebook. And […]
By DONNA BALANCIA — Keith Richards “cackled” when he first saw the documentary Under The Influence, and exerted his right to approval of the film’s final cut, director Morgan Neville told an audience at the […]
By DONNA BALANCIA – Photographer Henry Diltz will be honored next week with a prestigious Lucie Award for his work in Rock Photography. Diltz said he never expected to be honored for his career. After […]
By DONNA BALANCIA – Thursday nights won’t be the same in Downtown LA as The Dave Schulz All-Star Jam brings a rockin’ new show to Mrs. Fish. Schulz’ All-Star Jam plays a great range of dance […]
Rockers Talk Audience Engagement During Panel By DONNA BALANCIA – New collaborations, keeping supporters engaged, and performing as much as possible are crucial to the success of young bands today, a panel of rockers advised […]
The Dogs, considered among the innovators of punk rock, are one of the most influential bands in the genre. Legendary Detroit bandmates Loren Molinare, Mary Kay and Tony Matteucci sat down with California Rocker Editor […]
By DONNA BALANCIA – Olivia Dvorak is making music her own way. “I grew up in the country with horses,” said Olivia, who was raised in rural Illinois. “My horses always loved the country music […]
By DONNA BALANCIA – Richie Ramone may be one of the last of the Ramones, but today he’s creating new traditions. The former drummer of the Ramones has his own band with whom he tours […]
The Two Tens’ Adam Bones and Rikki Styxx tell California Rocker’s Donna Balancia their Most Random Thoughts. DB: Who is your inspiration? Who are some of the bands that you two both enjoy? AB: General […]
Freebo’s September Gig at McCabes a Result of his Belief that Success is an ‘Inside Job’ By DONNA BALANCIA – Freebo has made the move from renowned bassist to solo performer and he says that’s […]
As Straight Outta Compton Dominates Box Office Hodge Talks MC Ren Role By MALIA BALANCIA — Aldis Hodge says it’s the family bond that has enabled the successful careers of he and his brother, Edwin, for […]
House of Blues Sunset to Shut Its Doors for Good, Steel Panther is Club’s Last Act Photos and Story By DONNA BALANCIA — Better get in your last licks before famous House of Blues Sunset […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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