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Month: June 2017

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concerts

Deap Vally, Mike Watt, The Shrine Among Bands to Take Echo Stage at Sunday’s Dirty Penni Festival

June 29, 2017 News Comments Off on Deap Vally, Mike Watt, The Shrine Among Bands to Take Echo Stage at Sunday’s Dirty Penni Festival

The Echo Comes Alive in All-Ages Show By DONNA BALANCIA This Sunday, a plethora of powerful bands will take the stage at the Echo for the Dirty Penni Festival. Performers are: Deap Vally; The Shrine; […]

Reviews

Sacramento Band, American High, Drops Upbeat Rock Album, ‘Bones in the Attic, Flowers in the Basement’

June 28, 2017 News Comments Off on Sacramento Band, American High, Drops Upbeat Rock Album, ‘Bones in the Attic, Flowers in the Basement’

By JOHN DALY American High has released Bones in the Attic, Flowers in the Basement, and it’s a fun, upbeat collection that would warm the coldest of hearts. Influence of 1960s and 1970s American High, […]

Live Reviews

The Black Lips and Timmy’s Organism Throw and Get Thrown at The Regent Theater

June 27, 2017 News Comments Off on The Black Lips and Timmy’s Organism Throw and Get Thrown at The Regent Theater

Stage Diving and Masks Rule By DONNA BALANCIA The Black Lips brought the toilet paper and opener Timmy’s Organism cleaned up the accolades at The Regent Theater. Timmy’s Organism was in keeping with the punk-themed […]

Blues

Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Alabama Shakes, Charles Bradley Rock Arroyo Seco Weekend

June 25, 2017 News Comments Off on Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Alabama Shakes, Charles Bradley Rock Arroyo Seco Weekend

Pasadena Fest Draws Mixed Music Demo By DONNA BALANCIA Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers ripped through the hits and put on an award-worthy rock and roll performance at the first-ever Arroyo Seco Weekend Festival in […]

By JOHN DALY

The xx Release Digital Deluxe Version of Their Classic Third Album, ‘I See You,’ Play Glastonbury

June 23, 2017 News Comments Off on The xx Release Digital Deluxe Version of Their Classic Third Album, ‘I See You,’ Play Glastonbury

By JOHN DALY The xx have released a digital deluxe version of their classic third album, I See You.  I See You is available on all digital services now and features three new songs: “Naïve,” which features a […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

VIDEO: St. Vincent Announces ‘Fear The Future’ Tour Without Uttering a Word

June 23, 2017 News Comments Off on VIDEO: St. Vincent Announces ‘Fear The Future’ Tour Without Uttering a Word

St. Vincent Tickets on Sale June 27 By DONNA BALANCIA St. Vincent will tour for the first time in two years with her Fear the Future Tour this fall. She launches the tour Nov. 14 […]

Live Reviews

Arroyo Seco Festival Weekend Brings the Best of Music, Food to Pasadena Saturday and Sunday

June 20, 2017 News Comments Off on Arroyo Seco Festival Weekend Brings the Best of Music, Food to Pasadena Saturday and Sunday

By DONNA BALANCIA This weekend, the Arroyo Seco Festival Weekend will bring together the likes of top musicians like Tom Petty, Dawes and Alabama Shakes while famous chefs will be showing off LA’s top cuisine. […]

Best Concerts Dead Kennedys' Ron 'Skip' Greer - Photo © 2017 Alena Lim
Live Reviews

REVIEW: Dead Kennedys Bring Life to Classic Punk Performance at The Dive Bar in Las Vegas

June 17, 2017 News Comments Off on REVIEW: Dead Kennedys Bring Life to Classic Punk Performance at The Dive Bar in Las Vegas

By ALENA LIM When it comes to Dead Kennedys, I know everybody in the punk rock industry is familiar with them. Their single, “Holiday In Cambodia,” which was released during the early 1980s from the […]

Musicians

Since We Were Kids Rip It Up in Neighborhood Skate Pools and also In Their Punk Music

June 17, 2017 News Comments Off on Since We Were Kids Rip It Up in Neighborhood Skate Pools and also In Their Punk Music

‘No Regrets’ About Longterm Friendships By ALENA LIM Since We Were Kids were formed in 2012 by old friends who are hardcore skaters. They’ve also been playing music together for a pretty long time. A […]

Musicians

With ‘Trouble Maker,’ Rancid Tells Us Where They’re Going With Hot Album: To The Top of the Charts

June 11, 2017 News Comments Off on With ‘Trouble Maker,’ Rancid Tells Us Where They’re Going With Hot Album: To The Top of the Charts

Rancid Tackles Important Issues with New Record By DONNA BALANCIA Rancid’s new record, Trouble Maker, was inspired by freedom of speech and people using music as a message, and they’re making their point. There aren’t too […]

Musicians

O’HEFFERNAN: Kris Angelis is Melodic, Hypnotic, and Addictive in Her New EP, ‘Heartbreak Is Contagious’

June 10, 2017 News Comments Off on O’HEFFERNAN: Kris Angelis is Melodic, Hypnotic, and Addictive in Her New EP, ‘Heartbreak Is Contagious’

Love’s Demise Takes Front Seat on New Record By PATRICK O’HEFFERNAN I have been listening to Kris Anglis’ new EP, Heartbreak Is Contagious over and over since I recently had her on my radio show, […]

Musicians

The Suffers, The Buttertones and Thee Commons In the Lineup at Levitt Summer Series by Spaceland Presents

June 7, 2017 News Comments Off on The Suffers, The Buttertones and Thee Commons In the Lineup at Levitt Summer Series by Spaceland Presents

Concerts Under The Stars Runs June 17-Sept. 10 By DONNA BALANCIA Diverse musicians ranging from The Suffers to The Buttertones and Thee Commons will take the stage at The Levitt Pavilion for the 2017 Free […]

The Weirdos
By CRAIG HAMMONS

HAMMONS REVIEW: Woolly Bandits and The Weirdos Bring Old Style Punk Back to ‘Destroy All Music’

June 7, 2017 News Comments Off on HAMMONS REVIEW: Woolly Bandits and The Weirdos Bring Old Style Punk Back to ‘Destroy All Music’

Sweet But Wild Reunion at Echo By CRAIG HAMMONS After being held captive by my Uber driver I finally made it to The Echo for the long awaited homecoming of Hollyweird’s own premiere punks, the […]

Whiplash Splash Dollyrots Other Trucker
Musicians

PREMIERE: The Dollyrots Debut Video, “Other Trucker” on California Rocker, Duo to Play Roxy Theater

June 7, 2017 News 2

Punk-Pop Duo Plays CA Gigs with the Buzzcocks By DONNA BALANCIA The Dollyrots debut the new video for their song, “Other Trucker” right here on CaliforniaRocker.com. It’s a fun, upbeat tropical-toned pop tune, check it […]

concerts

Metal Rocker Willie Basse to Perform Free Concert Tuesday Night at The Viper Room on The Sunset Strip

June 4, 2017 News Comments Off on Metal Rocker Willie Basse to Perform Free Concert Tuesday Night at The Viper Room on The Sunset Strip

Battling Cancer Has Brought Changes, He Says By DONNA BALANCIA Willie Basse, who has given a boost to many fellow musicians over the years, will headline a fan appreciation concert at the Viper Room on […]

Musicians

Check Out The Kills’ New Video For ‘Wait’ From ‘Echo Home – Non-Electric EP’ Out Today on Domino

June 2, 2017 News Comments Off on Check Out The Kills’ New Video For ‘Wait’ From ‘Echo Home – Non-Electric EP’ Out Today on Domino

A Beloved Tune Gets Revamped By DONNA BALANCIA When our favorite duo, The Kills, are a little bit quiet, the result is usually a great new tune. In this case, check out the new, “non-electric” […]

Live Reviews

Ageless Guitar Great Robin Trower Continues His Story, Makes ‘Time And Emotion’ Count With New Album

June 1, 2017 News Comments Off on Ageless Guitar Great Robin Trower Continues His Story, Makes ‘Time And Emotion’ Count With New Album

A True Original, Trower Wows the Wiltern By DONNA BALANCIA Robin Trower may have been one of the founding fathers of rock, but he puts on a heck of a blues show.  This is an […]

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Foo Fighters

Foo Fighters Drop a Surprise Single and Rebellious Old Folks Video With Thunderous ‘Run’

June 1, 2017 News Comments Off on Foo Fighters Drop a Surprise Single and Rebellious Old Folks Video With Thunderous ‘Run’

Never Too Old to Crowd Surf Photo by BRANTLEY GUTIERREZ The Foo Fighters have surprised their fans and the public by releasing the powerful new song and video for “Run.” The single is available on […]

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Music Features

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    Robert De Niro and Al Pacino Should Share Oscar Gold for Scenes Together in ‘The Irishman’
    December 10, 2019 Comments Off on Robert De Niro and Al Pacino Should Share Oscar Gold for Scenes Together in ‘The Irishman’
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    Pee-wee Herman ‘Big Adventure’ Tour to Pedal to Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco
    December 9, 2019 Comments Off on Pee-wee Herman ‘Big Adventure’ Tour to Pedal to Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco
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    Jennifer Lopez Loves Chad on Saturday Night Live, A-Rod Gets Jealous
    December 8, 2019 Comments Off on Jennifer Lopez Loves Chad on Saturday Night Live, A-Rod Gets Jealous
  • Deerhoof gets remastered California Rocker - Courtesy of Simon Fernandez
    Deerhoof and The Raincoats Records Get Remastered by Kill Rock Stars
    December 6, 2019 Comments Off on Deerhoof and The Raincoats Records Get Remastered by Kill Rock Stars
  • Jimmy Fallon and Alanis Morrisette in the Subway - Courtesy
    Alanis Morissette and Jimmy Fallon Perform ‘Little Drummer Boy’ as Buskers in the New York City Subway
    December 5, 2019 Comments Off on Alanis Morissette and Jimmy Fallon Perform ‘Little Drummer Boy’ as Buskers in the New York City Subway
  • Paul McCartney and Wings ‘Band On The Run’ Cover Had Famous Faces, Released on This Day in 1973
    December 5, 2019 Comments Off on Paul McCartney and Wings ‘Band On The Run’ Cover Had Famous Faces, Released on This Day in 1973
  • Cyanide - feature
    Daniel Caesar Hits the Right Notes with ‘Cyanide: Remix ft. Koffee’
    December 4, 2019 Comments Off on Daniel Caesar Hits the Right Notes with ‘Cyanide: Remix ft. Koffee’
  • Jehnny Beth I'm The Man - Courtesy Anthony Byrne
    Jehnny Beth Releases Video for ‘I’m The Man’ from ‘Peaky Blinders’ Soundtrack
    December 3, 2019 Comments Off on Jehnny Beth Releases Video for ‘I’m The Man’ from ‘Peaky Blinders’ Soundtrack
  • Danny Trejo and Quentin Tarantino to be honored by National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards 2019 (California Rocker) - Courtesy Danny Trejo
    Quentin Tarantino and Danny Trejo Join Ann-Margret as National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Honorees
    November 29, 2019 Comments Off on Quentin Tarantino and Danny Trejo Join Ann-Margret as National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Honorees
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    The Supremes, Temptations, Jackson 5, Deano and Frank Get Animated in Holiday Videos
    November 26, 2019 Comments Off on The Supremes, Temptations, Jackson 5, Deano and Frank Get Animated in Holiday Videos
  • Katey Sagal and The Forest Rangers perform at The Mint Nov. 29-30 - Donna Balancia photo
    Sync Success is Mainly ‘Luck,’ says ‘The Mayans’ Music Supervisor Bob Thiele Jr.
    November 25, 2019 Comments Off on Sync Success is Mainly ‘Luck,’ says ‘The Mayans’ Music Supervisor Bob Thiele Jr.
  • Katey Sagal and The Forest Rangers at The Mint - Photo by Luis Moreno
    Katey Sagal and The Forest Rangers from Sons of Anarchy Reunite at The Mint Nov. 29-30
    November 22, 2019 Comments Off on Katey Sagal and The Forest Rangers from Sons of Anarchy Reunite at The Mint Nov. 29-30
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    Dolly Parton and Jimmy Fallon Share a Sniff, Kacey Musgraves Gets ‘Glittery’ on ‘Tonight’
    November 20, 2019 Comments Off on Dolly Parton and Jimmy Fallon Share a Sniff, Kacey Musgraves Gets ‘Glittery’ on ‘Tonight’
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    Hot Shows in 2020: Wonder Years, We Came as Romans, Of Montreal
    November 20, 2019 Comments Off on Hot Shows in 2020: Wonder Years, We Came as Romans, Of Montreal
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    Lewis Capaldi Gets New Look on Instagram Live, Releases ‘Before You Go’
    November 19, 2019 Comments Off on Lewis Capaldi Gets New Look on Instagram Live, Releases ‘Before You Go’

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Interviews

  • Doctor Striker to Bring Electro-Rock Therapy to So Cal Venues This Week
    February 13, 2018 Comments Off on Doctor Striker to Bring Electro-Rock Therapy to So Cal Venues This Week
  • David and The Curse for CaliforniaRocker.com
    Interview: David and The Curse Drop Single ‘She Loves The Night’
    November 10, 2016 Comments Off on Interview: David and The Curse Drop Single ‘She Loves The Night’
  • Freebo Drops 'If Not Now When,' Hosts CD Party at McCabe's
    Freebo In Front: Renowned Bassist Fetes Solo Release with Show at McCabe’s
    September 3, 2015 Comments Off on Freebo In Front: Renowned Bassist Fetes Solo Release with Show at McCabe’s
  • EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Cheetah Chrome Revives ‘Dead Boys,’ Talks Tour, New Album
    July 28, 2017 Comments Off on EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Cheetah Chrome Revives ‘Dead Boys,’ Talks Tour, New Album
  • Desert Daze 2017: Interview With Knitting Factory President and CEO Morgan Margolis
    October 10, 2017 Comments Off on Desert Daze 2017: Interview With Knitting Factory President and CEO Morgan Margolis
  • Ford Madox Ford
    VIDEO INTERVIEW: Chip Kinman of Rank and File, Ford Madox Ford Talks New Album
    July 7, 2017 Comments Off on VIDEO INTERVIEW: Chip Kinman of Rank and File, Ford Madox Ford Talks New Album
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    The Smart Pills ‘Lost Studio Recordings’ Are Appropriate Discovery for Today, EP on Sale Dec. 2
    November 28, 2016 Comments Off on The Smart Pills ‘Lost Studio Recordings’ Are Appropriate Discovery for Today, EP on Sale Dec. 2
  • Francesco Cameli at Sphere Studios
    Cameli And Sphere Studios Work With Musicians to Hit The Right Notes
    August 1, 2016 Comments Off on Cameli And Sphere Studios Work With Musicians to Hit The Right Notes
  • Spin Records
    Record Store Day in SoCal Scores a Hit with Collectors, Music Lovers
    April 19, 2014 Comments Off on Record Store Day in SoCal Scores a Hit with Collectors, Music Lovers
  • Loren Molinare Talks DoGs Doc, Little Caesar, Detroit Trip with Glitter Trash
    April 19, 2016 Comments Off on Loren Molinare Talks DoGs Doc, Little Caesar, Detroit Trip with Glitter Trash
  • Johnny Winter California Rocker
    Johnny Winter’s Interview with California Rocker
    March 30, 2014 Comments Off on Johnny Winter’s Interview with California Rocker
  • Dr. Boogie - Photo by Heather Harris
    Dr. Boogie an LA-Based Band that Gives The Fans What They Want: A Solid Dose of Rock ‘N’ Roll
    June 19, 2015 Comments Off on Dr. Boogie an LA-Based Band that Gives The Fans What They Want: A Solid Dose of Rock ‘N’ Roll
  • Jesika von Rabbit
    Jesika Von Rabbit Devoted to The Music
    December 5, 2017 Comments Off on Jesika Von Rabbit Devoted to The Music

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