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Video: Mike McCready of Pearl Jam ‘Layin’ Low’ at Home With the Family

March 20, 2020 News Comments Off on Video: Mike McCready of Pearl Jam ‘Layin’ Low’ at Home With the Family

By JOHN DALY Mike McCready gave an impromptu performance as Pearl Jam revealed some sounds off the upcoming album Gigaton. Pearl Jam has postponed the tour that was supposed to kick off this week, but […]

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Neil Young, Willie Nelson and Family, Jewel and Paul Simon Perform Great Livestream Version of Annual Luck Reunion

March 19, 2020 News Comments Off on Neil Young, Willie Nelson and Family, Jewel and Paul Simon Perform Great Livestream Version of Annual Luck Reunion

By DONNA BALANCIA Neil Young made a surprise appearance at the annual Luck Reunion, which this year went to online streaming and starred Willie Nelson, the Nelson family and friends including Paul Simon and Edie […]

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Luke Spiller of The Struts Spins the Discs With Special ‘Quarantine Radio’ Show

March 19, 2020 News Comments Off on Luke Spiller of The Struts Spins the Discs With Special ‘Quarantine Radio’ Show

By JOHN DALY Luke Spiller of the UK band The Struts entertained fans online with a livestream of what he called “Quarantine Radio,” playing tunes from a range of bands from different eras, and taking […]

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Watch the New Livestream: ‘Ben Gibbard: Live From Home’

March 18, 2020 News Comments Off on Watch the New Livestream: ‘Ben Gibbard: Live From Home’

By JOHN DALY Ben Gibbard covered the Radiohead song “Fake Plastic Trees” and took requests for songs on his first edition of “Ben Gibbard: Live From Home.” In response to the social distancing and self […]

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White Buffalo, SWMRS and NOFX Among Musicians Making Most of Online Resources During Quarantine

March 16, 2020 News Comments Off on White Buffalo, SWMRS and NOFX Among Musicians Making Most of Online Resources During Quarantine

By JOHN DALY White Buffalo and bands like SWMRS and NOFX and are among touring musicians keeping busy online while making plans on how to plot out the next six months.  SWMRS’ Max Becker took […]

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Live Review: Keane Gives Soaring Performance at Dolby Theatre in LA, Cuts Tour Short from Virus

March 16, 2020 News Comments Off on Live Review: Keane Gives Soaring Performance at Dolby Theatre in LA, Cuts Tour Short from Virus

By DAN MACINTOSH LOS ANGELES, CA – Keane is oftentimes mentioned in the same breath as other similar British acts, like Coldplay and Travis, because they perform keyboard-based songs with decidedly overt earnestness. The four-piece […]

Patti Smith People Have The Power at Disney
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Review: Patti Smith Delivers Her Power to the People at Walt Disney Concert Hall

March 8, 2020 News Comments Off on Review: Patti Smith Delivers Her Power to the People at Walt Disney Concert Hall

By DAN MACINTOSH Appropriately, Patti Smith read lyrics for “People Have The Power” to open her enthralling set at Walt Disney Hall. She was, after all, participating in the Herbie Hancock curated Power to the […]

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David Bowie Celebration: A Constellation of Talent Shines Bright in the Nighttime Sky

March 7, 2020 News Comments Off on David Bowie Celebration: A Constellation of Talent Shines Bright in the Nighttime Sky

Photos and Words By DONNA BALANCIA A host of heavenly performers including Corey Glover, Mike Garson, Kevin Armstrong and Joe Sumner showed star power at The Rose in Pasadena for A Bowie Celebration. A Bowie […]

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Nasty Cherry Pours On the Sweets From Hollywood to The UK – Photos and Review

March 3, 2020 News Comments Off on Nasty Cherry Pours On the Sweets From Hollywood to The UK – Photos and Review

Words and Photos By MELANIE SMITH MANCHESTER, UK – Those wicked Nasty Cherry girls made their Manchester debut this week.  If you haven’t seen the 6-part reality series on Netflix called “I’m With the Band,” […]

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California Votes: Chuck D and Public Enemy Radio Spout Fiery Words to Support Bernie Sanders

March 1, 2020 News Comments Off on California Votes: Chuck D and Public Enemy Radio Spout Fiery Words to Support Bernie Sanders

Flavor Flav ‘Fired’ Prior to Start of Sanders Rally in DTLA By DONNA BALANCIA Bernie Sanders was celebrated by Chuck D and Public Enemy Radio, Sarah Silverman, Dick Van Dyke and thousands of supporters at […]

Sleater-Kinney - Photo by Melanie Smith in Manchester
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Photos: Riot Grrrl Rockers Sleater-Kinney Take Manchester, UK, by Storm

February 29, 2020 News Comments Off on Photos: Riot Grrrl Rockers Sleater-Kinney Take Manchester, UK, by Storm

Photos and Words By MELANIE SMITH MANCHESTER, UK – Those ’90s riot grrrl rockers Sleater-Kinney emerged bold and confident at the UK’s Manchester Academy. There was really no doubt about it: They have come back […]

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Photos: Angel Olsen Brings Manchester UK Crowd to Heaven in Romantic Gothic Style

February 28, 2020 News Comments Off on Photos: Angel Olsen Brings Manchester UK Crowd to Heaven in Romantic Gothic Style

Photos and Words by MELANIE SMITH MANCHESTER, UK – Angel Olsen put on an emotional performance O2 Ritz in Manchester, UK ahead of new dates on her worldwide tour. Olsen’s latest album is All Mirrors […]

Spike of Quireboys - All photos by Craig Hammons
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Review: The Quireboys with The Raskins Tear Down House of Blues in Anaheim  

February 23, 2020 News Comments Off on Review: The Quireboys with The Raskins Tear Down House of Blues in Anaheim  

Photos and Review by CRAIG HAMMONS The Quireboys are back in America and it’s time to party. There are times when a Rock N Roll show is the best prescription for whatever is bothering you. It […]

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Zooluxx Celebrates Release of EP ‘Just a Little Bit’ with Sexy Show at Moroccan

February 21, 2020 News Comments Off on Zooluxx Celebrates Release of EP ‘Just a Little Bit’ with Sexy Show at Moroccan

Photos and Words By NOTES FROM VIVACE Zooluxx took the stage recently at the Moroccan Lounge to celebrate the release of their EP Just A Little Bit. This band spent five years playing Monday nights […]

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Photos: The Guillotines and Screech of Death Bring Good Houston Vibes to LA

February 18, 2020 News Comments Off on Photos: The Guillotines and Screech of Death Bring Good Houston Vibes to LA

By DONNA BALANCIA It was a great homecoming for Screech of Death and a heartfelt show with The Guillotines who made the trip from Houston to play some Southern California gigs. Friends from across SoCal […]

Ed O'Brien - Sylvia Borgo photo
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Review: Ed O’Brien Gets Personal at Masonic Lodge to Promote Solo Album, ‘Earth’

February 16, 2020 News Comments Off on Review: Ed O’Brien Gets Personal at Masonic Lodge to Promote Solo Album, ‘Earth’

By SYLVIA BORGO Ed O’Brien thrilled the crowd at his intimate Masonic Lodge performance the other night. He’s got a new album that will be released April 17, called Earth. As expected, tickets to O’Brien’s Los […]

King Princess - Review of King Princess by Dan MacIntosh
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King Princess: Great Music Outshines Image En Route to Stardom

February 12, 2020 News Comments Off on King Princess: Great Music Outshines Image En Route to Stardom

New King Princess Release ‘Ohio’ Out Today By DAN MACINTOSH King Princess has received about as much attention for her genderqueer image (complete with a striking album photo for her Cheap Queen album release), as […]

Jackshit the band - Davey Faragher, Val McCallum and Pete Thomas at The Mint
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Davey Faragher, Pete Thomas and Val McCallum Put on Western Tunes at The Mint

February 9, 2020 News Comments Off on Davey Faragher, Pete Thomas and Val McCallum Put on Western Tunes at The Mint

By JOHN DALY Davey Faragher, Pete Thomas and Val McCallum rode into town and took the stage at The Mint Saturday night. Their supergroup band, called “Jackshit” raised the roof with a range of classics and originals, […]

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Review: Silversun Pickups and Eliza and the Delusionals Keep Guitar Rock Rolling Through SoCal

February 8, 2020 News Comments Off on Review: Silversun Pickups and Eliza and the Delusionals Keep Guitar Rock Rolling Through SoCal

By DAN MACINTOSH SANTA ANA – Silversun Pickups’ double bill with Australia’s Eliza and The Delusionals (Los Angeles’ Cuffed Up was the warm-up act) was a study in dynamic contrasts. Whereas female lead singer for […]

Andy Gill and Gang of Four - Balancia photo
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RIP: Andy Gill, Founder of Gang of Four, Passes Away at 64 from Respiratory Illness

February 6, 2020 News Comments Off on RIP: Andy Gill, Founder of Gang of Four, Passes Away at 64 from Respiratory Illness

By JOHN DALY Andy Gill, the founder and lead guitarist to Gang of Four, passed away last weekend. Gang of Four was considered one of the most influential new wave British rock bands. Gill died in […]

Johnny and the Queens - Craig Hammon
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Queens of the Stone Age, Johnny Depp, Andrew Watt and Bones UK Reign at Imperial Ball

January 23, 2020 News Comments Off on Queens of the Stone Age, Johnny Depp, Andrew Watt and Bones UK Reign at Imperial Ball

By CRAIG HAMMONS Rock and Roll was in the air at the Imperial Ball, which this year brought out veterans and bands on the rise like Bones UK, Watt Zeppelin featuring Andrew Watt and Chad […]

At Dimebash Anthrax's Franke Bello Charlie Benante - Stephanie Cabral
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Dave Grohl, Lita Ford and Anthrax Rock Observatory for ‘Dimebash’

January 22, 2020 News Comments Off on Dave Grohl, Lita Ford and Anthrax Rock Observatory for ‘Dimebash’

By DONNA BALANCIA Dave Grohl, Lita Ford and members of Anthrax rocked the Observatory for Dimebash, celebrating the life of “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott last week at The Observatory in Santa Ana. Abbott is the late […]

Joe Sumner and Sharlotte Gibson sing Changes - Donna Balancia (1 of 1)
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Sting’s Son Joe Sumner and Singer Sharlotte Gibson Duet on David Bowie’s ‘Changes’

January 21, 2020 News Comments Off on Sting’s Son Joe Sumner and Singer Sharlotte Gibson Duet on David Bowie’s ‘Changes’

By DONNA BALANCIA Joe Sumner of The Eurphoriants delivered a special version of David Bowie’s “Changes” with singer Sharlotte Gibson.  The video comes courtesy of the California Rocker YouTube Channel and in honor of the […]

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Ryan Adams Makes His Return to the Stage, Appearing at Hotel Cafe in Hollywood

January 12, 2020 News Comments Off on Ryan Adams Makes His Return to the Stage, Appearing at Hotel Cafe in Hollywood

Ryan Adams joins Jesse Malin on stage at Hotel Cafe – Photos courtesy Denise P. […]

Robert Smith of The Cure-3 Photo by Donna Balancia (1 of 1)
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The Rolling Stones, Peter Frampton, KAABOO, The Cure: The Year in Photos 2019

December 24, 2019 News Comments Off on The Rolling Stones, Peter Frampton, KAABOO, The Cure: The Year in Photos 2019

CALIFORNIA ROCKER STAFF We get a lot of photos here at California Rocker and many don’t get featured as they may deserve. From Steven Adler to Peter Frampton, from Moby and KAABOO to The Cure […]

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Dan MacIntosh Review: Robyn Hitchcock Takes Song Requests With Humor at Largo

December 16, 2019 News Comments Off on Dan MacIntosh Review: Robyn Hitchcock Takes Song Requests With Humor at Largo

By DAN MACINTOSH LOS ANGELES – Robyn Hitchcock returned to the Largo at the Coronet with a set of songs mainly drawn from internet fan requests. In fact, he oftentimes took a little extra time […]

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