California Rocker Interview
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Cheetah Chrome Revives ‘Dead Boys,’ Talks Tour, New Album
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Month: July 2017
interviews
Listen to Song Premiere from Flamin Groovies: ‘Cryin’ Shame’ Exclusively on CaliforniaRocker.com
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Musicians
Parisian Trio, TALIA, Tours The West, Brings Big Punk Rock Sound to San Diego and Northern California
By JOHN DALY After rocking the Whiskey a Go-Go last summer, the band TALIA returns to California to captivate Northern and Southern California. It’s the second year in a row that Talia hits the West […]
Gigs and Photos
John Waite Won’t be ‘Missing You’ as he Launches 40th Anniversary Tour at Canyon Tonight
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Live Reviews
Craig Hammons: The B-52s With Pacific Symphony Create The ‘Cosmic Party’ in Orange County
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California Rocker Interview
EXCLUSIVE: Guitarist and Producer Kevin Armstrong Talks ‘Second Chance’ With Iggy Pop
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California Rocker Interview
A New Record for California Rocker – Five Journalism Awards with Two First Place Finishes in One Year
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Musicians
FYF Fest Gets Twitter Livestream Saturday and Sunday, Iggy Pop, NIN, Solange, Headline
By DONNA BALANCIA The big event in town this weekend is FYF Fest, but if you didn’t get tickets you can still watch Saturday and Sunday night performances for free. Twitter is streaming the show, […]
Musicians
Rare Photos of The Rolling Stones by Terry O’Neill Hit The Auction Block Online at Art Site Barnebys.com
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By DONNA BALANCIA
Dead Cross Kicks off Two-Month Tour at Observatory in Santa Ana on Aug. 10, Drops New Video
‘Seizure and Desist’ a Dark Political Skewering By DONNA BALANCIA Don’t expect Mike Patton and company to leave any controversial subject unchecked. Take a look at the latest video from Dead Cross, which kicks off […]
Musicians
Eric Burdon to Play Santa Monica Pier Thursday; Drops Throwback Cover of ‘For What It’s Worth’
By DONNA BALANCIA Eric Burdon, whose wide-ranging musical talents have made him one of the best-loved performers of all time, will play the Santa Monica Pier Thursday night for the Twilight Concerts Series. Check out […]
Musicians
Alarma Creates a Combo That Works: Ethnic Beats Blended with Alternative Appeal on ‘World Ignition’
Alarma ‘Ignites’ Northeast LA and Beyond By DOTTIE PARIS Alarma has a new album called World Ignition that blends world music and alternative with surprisingly good results. The core of the band is comprised of […]
Musicians
Cruefest Hollywood Charity to Once Again Take Over the Whisky A Go-Go on Sunset Strip in July
By JOHN DALY Cruefest Hollywood will once again be taking over the world-famous Whisky A Go-Go in Hollywood on July 29. DJ Alex Kayne, Bitch, Blacklist Union, Evol Walks, Rocky Kramer, JennaSyde and the Watchers, Love […]
Musicians
VIDEO: Watch Alison Mosshart of The Kills Join The Foo Fighters On Stage for ‘La Dee Da’
By DONNA BALANCIA Alison Mosshart of The Kills lends her wild dancing and killer voice to The Foo Fighters’ “La Dee Da,” a single off the upcoming Foos’ album, Concrete and Gold. She guests on […]
concerts
Legendary Band, Sound Barrier, To Perform New Cuts Tonight at Whisky A Go-Go on the Sunset Strip
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Musicians
VIDEO: Arcade Fire Releases ‘Electric Blue,’ The Fourth Track Advance off ‘Everything Now’ Album
By JOHN DALY Arcade Fire has released “Electric Blue” — the fourth and final advance track from the band’s upcoming fifth album, Everything Now. Everything Now will be released July 28 on CD, cassette, digital download and heavyweight black vinyl LP through an […]
Musicians
VIDEO: West London Rockers Calling All Astronauts Debut ‘Living The Dream,’ off Album ‘Anti-Social Network’
By JOHN DALY West London alt rockers Calling All Astronauts debut “Living The Dream” the fifth and final single from their second album Anti-Social Network. The single is at the No. 1 spot in the […]
Musicians
Nile Rodgers and Chic to Bring Their ‘Good Times’ Disco Dance Show to The Wiltern Theatre on Friday
By DONNA BALANCIA Chic featuring Nile Rodgers, will bring their famous disco jam to The Wiltern tomorrow night in an all-ages dance show. ‘We Are Family’ Chic, co-founded by Rodgers and Bernard Edwards, is expected […]
By DAN MACINTOSH
Dan MacIntosh Film Review: ‘American Valhalla’ Captures Respect, Friendship Between Iggy Pop and Josh Homme
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Musicians
VIDEO: ‘American Valhalla’ Gets Front Row Reception; Fans Line Up Around the Block to Meet Josh Homme
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Live Reviews
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Captivates Hearts and Minds – At The Greek Theatre and The Egyptian Movie House
By CRAIG HAMMONS, Photos by ALYSON CAMUS To witness a Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds show is like having a spiritual rock and roll cleansing. He captures hearts and souls whether on the stage […]
Musicians
Austin Shaw Releases New Album, ‘Felt,’ Gets Set For His Debut Performance at LA’s Viper Room Tuesday
By DOTTIE PARIS Santa Cruz-rooted singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer Austin Shaw has always believed that everyone has a story to tell. “You can look into people’s eyes and get a glimpse of where they have […]
Musicians
Super Ultra Megatones Combine Progressive Sounds with Surf Music to Create ‘Prog-Surf’ Tunes
Band Gives Video Interview By DONNA BALANCIA You would expect to hear the music of the Super Ultra Megatones as the backdrop to a dramatic movie. The trio of instrumentalists has put together a unique […]
California Rocker Interview
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Chip Kinman of Rank and File, Ford Madox Ford Talks New Album
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Live Reviews
A Redwood Weekend: The Glam Skanks, Will Crewdson, Sloths and Schizophonics Rip It Up Back in DTLA
Glam Skanks Headline a Wild July 4 Weekend Featured Photos by SUZANNE ALLISON WITKIN The Glam Skanks, the all-girl rockers who have glitterized their way all the way up the rock and roll ladder, made […]
FILM AND TV
Noveller Gives Us a Glimpse into the Future of Music With Elegant and Haunting Show at The Echoplex
By DONNA BALANCIA Sarah Lipstate, known as Noveller, is one of the finest guitarists out there, taking the instrument from rock and into the ethereal. A Pink Sunset for No One The talented, film-scoring composer-performer […]