Live Reviews

Live Reviews of concerts and festivals by Donna Balancia Craig Hammons Dan MacIntosh Alyson Camus and Heather Harris. Dead Boys Prettiest Eyes Buttertones Kaleo The Two Tens Sheryl Crow Bonnie Raitt MC5 Iggy Pop James Williamson Dave Grohl Queens of the Stone Age QOTSA The Kills Alice Bag Le Butcherettes At The Drive In Dandy Warhols Nick Waterhouse Allah Las OCS Thee Oh Sees Ty Segall Cherry Glazerr Chicano Batman California Rocker covers shows Echo Echoplex Fonda Wiltern Regent El Rey The Mint Troubadour Whisky Viper Room Cafe Nela Redwood DTLA Globe Theatre Henry Fonda Theatre Ricardo Montalban Theatre Alex Theatre Satellite Churchill’s Pub Echo Park Rising FYF Coachella Arroyo Seco Music Tastes Good Desert Daze The Federal Bar Noho Alex’s Bar Long Beach Eagles of Death Metal Jesse Hughes Boots Electric Tom Petty Mike Campbell Dead Cross Mike Patton Owl Foo Fighters CalJam Cal Jam 18 CalJam18 LCD Future Islands Wayne Coyne Yeah Yeah Yeahs Karen O Deap Vally Death Valley Girls Peach Kelli Pop Prettiest Eyes

Taylor Swift accepts Artist of the Year at AMAs she also received Artist of the Decade and favorite pop: rock record - Courtesy ABC

Taylor Swift Gets the Last Laugh, Billie Eilish Steals the Show at 2019 American Music Awards

November 24, 2019 News Comments Off

Young Fan Voters Pick the American Music Awards By DONNA BALANCIA LOS ANGELES – Taylor Swift got the last laugh and performed her hit songs on The American Music Awards Sunday night after all. But […]

The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band at St Rocke - Photo by Luis Moreno

The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band Creates New Blues Sound with Antique Style

October 22, 2019 News Comments Off

Photos and Review By LUIS MORENO The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band is comprised of three innovative Indiana musicians who can make music on just about anything. Who would think you’d feel so compelled to […]

Review: Nick Cave, Artist and Gentleman, Gives Respect to Fans in Downtown LA Show

October 18, 2019 News Comments Off

By DAN MACINTOSH LOS ANGELES – Back in the early ’80s, when Australian Nick Cave was still raving like a madman while fronting The Birthday Party and wooing the Goth crowd, it was impossible to […]

The Struts Make Triumphant Return Home to the UK Following Success in US

October 12, 2019 News Comments Off

Fantastic Rock N Roll, a Special Report All Photos © 2019 MELANIE SMITH, Words By JARED MUSSON MANCHESTER – UK glam rockers, The Struts, took to the stage in Manchester last night to embark on […]

The Regrettes - Photo by Justin Higuchi

‘How Do You Love?’ The Regrettes Are ‘Noisily Honest’ About Love, Life

October 12, 2019 News Comments Off

Review By DAN MACINTOSH The Regrettes, a (mostly) all-girl Los Angeles rock band, mix a lot of great musical stuff together on How Do You Love? Los Angeles has historically been a fertile breeding ground […]

Peter Frampton Thanks Fans at The Forum in a Night of Hope and Nostalgia

October 6, 2019 News Comments Off

Jason Bonham and Julian Frampton Open During Emotional Evening Review By DONNA BALANCIA The Peter Frampton concert at The Forum gave proof of the masterful musician’s prolific career to an all-Baby Boomer audience that celebrated […]

Photos: Moby Performs a Night of Covers for Charity at Ford Theatres Saturday Night

September 29, 2019 News Comments Off

Featured Photo by LUIS MORENO Moby performed a wide range of songs including those from Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones at Jail Guitar Doors’ Rock Out 5! at The Ford Theatres in Hollywood Saturday […]

Eddie Vedder Takes the Stage at Ohana Fest in Dana Point

September 29, 2019 News Comments Off

By JOHN DALY Eddie Vedder launched his annual Ohana Festival in Dana Point, California, by joining The Strokes onstage Friday and taking center stage on Saturday night. The Strokes headlined Friday, Vedder headlined Saturday and […]

Dave Matthews Band - Sylvia Borgo

KAABOO Day 2 With Dave Matthews, Chevy Metal, Bryan Adams and Squeeze – In Pictures

September 15, 2019 News Comments Off

By SYLVIA BORGO KAABOO Day 2 brought the energy that rocked the thousands on hand, with the Dave Matthews Band, Squeeze, Chevy Metal and Bryan Adams adding a touch of nostalgia. Headliner Matthews captured the […]

KAABOO Day 1: Wu-Tang Clan, Snoop and Little Steven Steal Fans’ Hearts in Del Mar

September 13, 2019 News Comments Off

WORDS and PHOTOS By SYLVIA BORGO DEL MAR — Wu-Tang Clan, Snoop Dogg and Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul conquered the main stage at KAABOO before thousands on opening day in San Diego […]

Photos: SUNN O))) And Its Unique Sound Descends on The Mayan in Los Angeles

September 10, 2019 News Comments Off

Photos and Words by CAMERON ACOSTA SUNN O))) took over The Mayan in Los Angeles, bringing its unique sound to a packed house of fans, friends and special guest musicians. Created in 1998 by Greg […]

Barry Manilow and Los Angeles Philharmonic Feature Nostalgia at Hollywood Bowl

September 8, 2019 News Comments Off

By DAN MACINTOSH Barry Manilow has not always been a big favorite among Rock ‘N’ Rollers because his commercial bread and butter is the big, emotional ballad. His huge hit, “I Write the Songs” may […]

Robert Smith, Simon and Reeves - Photo by Donna Balancia

Pasadena Daydream Reality: The Cure is a Truly Great Rock Band

September 2, 2019 News Comments Off

By DAN MACINTOSH Summer has arrived in Southern California, but this seasonal change didn’t keep the region’s large Goth contingent from dressing uniformly in sun-attracting black and complicated shoes. In attire much better suited for […]

Photos: Hermosa Beach Summer Series Launches with Kitten, The Wrecks, The Score

August 19, 2019 News Comments Off

By DONNA BALANCIA Hermosa Beach Summer Series Launched on Saturday with high energy performances by The Score, Kitten, The Wrecks and Your Favorite Color. The Score and The Wrecks tried out some new songs on […]

Paul Simon - Photo by Sylvia Borgo

Week In Photos: Paul Simon Wraps Outside Lands Fest, and Summer, in Style

August 16, 2019 News Comments Off

By SYLVIA BORGO The last day of Outside Lands 2019 was stacked with veterans including Paul Simon, Mavis Staples and Kacey Musgraves, the leading lady of country music . Judah and the Lion, Leon Bridges […]

A$AP Rocky, Cardi B, Big Sean and Miguel Run Away with Real Street Festival

August 13, 2019 News Comments Off

By DAN MACINTOSH ANAHEIM, CA — The first Real Street Festival, presented by radio station Real 92.3, didn’t ‘really’ take place out on the streets. In fact, its two stages butted up against a real […]

Photos: Johnny Ramone Tribute at Hollywood Forever Draws Icons of Rock and Film

August 12, 2019 News Comments Off

By DONNA BALANCIA Icons of music and film were on hand at Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sunday, Linda Ramone’s annual party and film screening to honor her late husband and Ramones founding member, Johnny Ramone. Some […]

Photo Gallery: Outside Lands Blends Best in Music With Golden Surroundings

August 10, 2019 News Comments Off

Check Out Sunday Set Times Photos by SYLVIA BORGO SAN FRANCISCO – Outside Lands got off to a rousing start with a range of diverse performers taking the various stages in Golden Gate Park. The […]

Will Black Treats a Bermuda Audience to Engaging Indie Rock and Roll Shows

August 7, 2019 News Comments Off

Words and Photos by By Suzanne H. BERMUDA – Will Black has proven again that he can capture a crowd — even on a faraway island. The Canadian independent rock singer-songwriter recently finished up a […]

The Blasters - Photo by Donna Balancia

The Blasters Take Energy to New Level at Brouwerij West in San Pedro

July 31, 2019 News Comments Off

James Intveld Dynamic in Opening Set Photos and words By DONNA BALANCIA The Blasters have not lost a step, bringing their trademark country punk to the Brouwerij West in San Pedro. This is a show […]

Mini Mansions Release Most ‘Self-Reflective’ Record with ‘Guy Walks Into a Bar…’

July 31, 2019 News Comments Off

By DONNA BALANCIA Mini Mansions have released their album Guy Walks Into A Bar…, which the band says is its tested the band members’ friendships with one another. “We’ve waited years for this day, and […]

Dan MacIntosh Review: Chicago Plays Its Brassy Hits to a New Generation at OC Fair

July 29, 2019 News Comments Off

By DAN MACINTOSH COSTA MESA, CA – When Chicago first started making music, back in the late 1960s, it was cool to have horn players in a rock band. With its trumpet, trombone and saxophone […]

The Alarm, Modern English and Gene Loves Jezebel Rock Sigma LXXXV Tour

July 28, 2019 News Comments Off

Photos and Words by SYLVIA BORGO SAN DIEGO – With a setting almost empty of any obtrusive sound equipment, The Alarm’s lead singer, Mike Peters, took the stage and rocked The House of Blues San […]

Rickie Lee Jones Shows Marina del Rey the Live Jazzy Style That Made her Famous

July 20, 2019 News Comments Off

Photos and Words By DONNA BALANCIA Rickie Lee Jones showed the style that earned her accolades in launching the Marina del Rey Summer Concerts series. The beloved musician drew a deep field of blanket-lounging fans […]

Review: Thursdays in Suburbia Rock The House of Blues With Upstart Attitude

July 20, 2019 News Comments Off

By TINA TADDEI Thursdays in Suburbia played to a jam packed audience at the House of Blues in Anaheim and delivered new-era punk-metal music with attitude. It was Sunday Funday at the House of Blues, […]

Los Skarnales and Steady 45s Wake Up Long Beach with Big Band Sound

July 16, 2019 News Comments Off

By DONNA BALANCIA Los Skarnales brought its wild Texas ways to Alex’s Bar in Long Beach last Friday, prompting fans to blow off steam with moshing and mayhem. The Steady 45s from LA opened and […]

Copyright © 2020 | MH Magazine WordPress Theme by MH Themes