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Movie Club Honors King of the Surf Guitar Dick Dale with Video Single ‘Navy Seal’

July 26, 2019 News Comments Off on Movie Club Honors King of the Surf Guitar Dick Dale with Video Single ‘Navy Seal’

By DONNA BALANCIA Movie Club, comprised of Vince Cuneo and Jessamyn Violet, like surf music. They like it so much, they put together a video to honor Dick Dale called “Navy Seal.” The track has […]

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concerts

The Buttertones Headline Special Dirty Penni Fest 4 With Dick Dale Tribute

April 11, 2019 News Comments Off on The Buttertones Headline Special Dirty Penni Fest 4 With Dick Dale Tribute

By DONNA BALANCIA The Buttertones will headline a special Dirty Penni Fest 4 and pay tribute to the King of the Surf Guitar, the late Dick Dale, it was announced. Celebrating its fourth year, Dirty […]

Dick Dale performs on New Year's Eve as wife Lana Dale looks on - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
Gigs and Photos

Dick Dale Rips Up The Crowd; Mick Scott and Se7en Reasons Why Swing from Rafters on New Year’s

December 31, 2015 News Comments Off on Dick Dale Rips Up The Crowd; Mick Scott and Se7en Reasons Why Swing from Rafters on New Year’s

Dick Dale Hosts Modern Day Surfer Stomp By DONNA BALANCIA – Dick Dale still gets the crowds swooning with his cool surf style, bringing a rockin’ show to the Sunset Strip on New Year’s Eve. […]

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California Rocker Interview

Interview: Guitar Legend Dick Dale Still Rippin’ The Surf Guitar Sound

December 13, 2015 News Comments Off on Interview: Guitar Legend Dick Dale Still Rippin’ The Surf Guitar Sound

Creator of Surf Music, Dick Dale Still has Many Waves to Ride By DONNA BALANCIA – Surf Guitar legend Dick Dale says his purpose is to inspire. Dale, who is drawing more crowds than ever […]

Lana Dale starts Go Fund Me Page for Dick Dale - Photo by Donna Balancia
Musicians

Lana Dale Starts a Go Fund Me Page for Husband Dick Dale, The King of the Surf Guitar

March 20, 2019 News Comments Off on Lana Dale Starts a Go Fund Me Page for Husband Dick Dale, The King of the Surf Guitar

By DONNA BALANCIA A fundraising page for funeral and medical expenses for the late King of The Surf Guitar, Dick Dale, has been established by his wife, Lana Dale. On the Go Fund Me page […]

Musicians

BULLETIN: RIP Dick Dale, ‘King of the Surf Guitar’ Passes Away at 81

March 17, 2019 News Comments Off on BULLETIN: RIP Dick Dale, ‘King of the Surf Guitar’ Passes Away at 81

By DONNA BALANCIA Dick Dale, known as “King of The Surf Guitar,” has passed away, sources said on Sunday. Dale, who had been quietly suffering health issues for many years, was considered a leader in […]

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Musicians

New X Album, Alphabetland, is Pure Punk Perfection Down to the Letter

April 27, 2020 News Comments Off on New X Album, Alphabetland, is Pure Punk Perfection Down to the Letter

By DAN MACINTOSH The best thing you can say about X’s new Alphabetland – and it’s saying a lot! – is it sounds just like an X album. Not the sluggish X of Ain’t Love […]

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Live Reviews

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 […]

Surf Guitar 101
concerts

Hear The World’s Coolest Surf Bands at Surf Guitar 101 Convention

August 3, 2018 News Comments Off on Hear The World’s Coolest Surf Bands at Surf Guitar 101 Convention

By JOHN DALY Introducing the hottest surf music band … From Italy? On Saturday, Aug. 4, get ready to hit the waves with music from some of the coolest international surf bands at the 11th […]

Green Door Scores with New EP 'Wolf In The Fold'
Reviews

Record Review: The Green Door Takes The Big Kahuna With Sophomore EP ‘Wolf In The Fold’

November 21, 2017 News Comments Off on Record Review: The Green Door Takes The Big Kahuna With Sophomore EP ‘Wolf In The Fold’

By DONNA BALANCIA It’s becoming more and more rare to get excited about the volumes of new bands out in the marketplace today.  But San Francisco-based band The Green Door is a breath of fresh […]

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Awards

Best LA Concerts of 2016: Big Stars in Small Venues, Young Trailblazers, and California Rockers

December 30, 2016 News Comments Off on Best LA Concerts of 2016: Big Stars in Small Venues, Young Trailblazers, and California Rockers

Bob Weir, Desert Trip, Eagles of Death Metal, The Cure, Make Beautiful Music in 2016 Eagles of Death Metal at The Teragram Ballroom The band members in The Eagles of Death Metal have coped with […]

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Awards

California Rocker Wins Best Photo Essay, Best Action Photo at Prestigious LA Press Club Awards Gala

December 5, 2016 News Comments Off on California Rocker Wins Best Photo Essay, Best Action Photo at Prestigious LA Press Club Awards Gala

California Rocker Wins Three Awards at 2016 NAEJ By DOTTIE PARIS California Rocker, the online music magazine, won Best Photo Essay and Best Action Photo categories Sunday night at the National Arts and Entertainment Journalism […]

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FILM AND TV

Tarantino’s Winter Western ‘Hateful Eight’ Boasts Hot, Classic Soundtrack

August 8, 2015 News Comments Off on Tarantino’s Winter Western ‘Hateful Eight’ Boasts Hot, Classic Soundtrack

By DONNA BALANCIA – The Hateful Eight, Quentin Tarantino’s winter western may have a cool look, but its soundtrack is hot. And despite the star-studded Christmas picture having to overcome production issues — including whether […]

Musicians

Practical Digital Tools Every Musician Will Appreciate

December 30, 2020 News Comments Off on Practical Digital Tools Every Musician Will Appreciate

By JOHN DALY Music has always been intertwined with technology, helping artists create new genres and imaginative arrangements for their songs. Now, aspiring musicians have access to various sites and digital tools that can further […]

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Musicians

Movie Club Pays Tribute to LA’s Independent Music Venues with Video for ‘Driftwood’

July 9, 2020 News Comments Off on Movie Club Pays Tribute to LA’s Independent Music Venues with Video for ‘Driftwood’

By JOHN DALY Movie Club the band shows its support for the independent venues with its latest video for the track “Driftwood,” in which the duo performs at a cool selection of clubs. The Mint, […]

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Musicians

GRAMMY Awards Go To Billie Eilish and Lizzo; Beyonce, Rihanna and Taylor Swift Stay Away

January 27, 2020 News Comments Off on GRAMMY Awards Go To Billie Eilish and Lizzo; Beyonce, Rihanna and Taylor Swift Stay Away

NBA Superstar Kobe Bryant Honored at Staples Center By DONNA BALANCIA The tragic death of Kobe Bryant and accusations of voting impropriety overshadowed the GRAMMY Awards Sunday night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. […]

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The Latest

Camila Cabello Releases Single ‘Living Proof’ off Upcoming Album, ‘Romance,’ Sets Arena Tour Dates

November 14, 2019 News Comments Off on Camila Cabello Releases Single ‘Living Proof’ off Upcoming Album, ‘Romance,’ Sets Arena Tour Dates

Cabello August Dates Include LA, San Diego, SF, Sacramento By DONNA BALANCIA Camila Cabello has released her latest single called “Living Proof,” which will be included on her upcoming album Romance to be released Dec. […]

Live Reviews

VIDEO: Rockin’ and Rolling with Buttertones and Tropa Magica at Dirty Penni Fest

July 6, 2019 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Rockin’ and Rolling with Buttertones and Tropa Magica at Dirty Penni Fest

By DONNA BALANCIA The Buttertones and Tropa Magica got people revved up at Dirty Penni Fest in Echo Park. Dirty Penni Fest is held annually at the Echo and Echoplex, one of the few times […]

Classic Rock

‘Hot Off The Presses’ Classic Music: Paul McCartney, Bob Marley, Elton John Release New Records

June 3, 2019 News Comments Off on ‘Hot Off The Presses’ Classic Music: Paul McCartney, Bob Marley, Elton John Release New Records

By DONNA BALANCIA Musicians ranging from Paul McCartney to popular Swedish songwriter Tov Lo are releasing new music in time for summer break. For vinyl collectors, McCartney, Elton John and the late Bob Marley have […]

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Best Blues

The GRAMMY Awards Nominations List Includes Surprises, Young Performers and Music Legends

February 7, 2017 News Comments Off on The GRAMMY Awards Nominations List Includes Surprises, Young Performers and Music Legends

List of GRAMMY AWARDS NOMINATIONS 2017 In case you forgot which of your favorite performers, producers and musicians are up for GRAMMY Awards this year, here is the nominations list. The 59th annual GRAMMY Awards […]

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Awards

Surprises Like Sturgill Simpson and Honors for David Bowie Come with List of GRAMMY Nominations

December 6, 2016 News Comments Off on Surprises Like Sturgill Simpson and Honors for David Bowie Come with List of GRAMMY Nominations

See the Full List of GRAMMY Nominations Here Photo by VIVIAN WANG, Story By DONNA BALANCIA Beyonce, Drake, Kanye and Rihanna may have the most number of nominations, but this year, some surprises were to […]

Suzanne Allison Witkin received a finalist nod for "On Tour With The Hollywood Vampires" a photo essay for CaliforniaRocker.com
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CaliforniaRocker.com Nabs Four Finalist Nods for Arts and Entertainment Awards by Los Angeles Press Club

November 15, 2016 News 1

By JOHN DALY, CaliforniaRocker.com HOLLYWOOD – CaliforniaRocker.com, a music industry website and fanzine published by Donna Balancia, received four National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards finalist designations, it was announced by The Los Angeles Press […]

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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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