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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 […]

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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 […]

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