California Rocker gets ‘Best Blog’ Nom by LA Press
LOS ANGELES — California Rocker, the West Coast-based sister publication of East Coast Rocker, has been nominated for Best Entertainment Blog by the Los Angeles […]
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One Year Anniversary of Lou Reed’s Death
Lou Reed Taking time to remember one of the greats who died one year ago today: Lou Reed. Here is a great video with a […]
La Roux in Concert: Two Sides to Every ‘Hollywood’ Story
By DONNA BALANCIA in HOLLYWOOD — Elly Jackson of La Roux sports a duality that goes beyond the suit and bright red pompadour hairstyle. Performing […]
‘Little Kids Rock’ Benefit With Joan Jett Raises $1.5M
Editor Update: This event raised $1.5 million, according to our friends at Little Kids Rock. By DONNA BALANCIA – NEW YORK CITY — Joan Jett […]
Rockers Team up For Veterans Matter
Stevie Nicks, Darius Rucker, John Mellencamp and Kid Rock are among the growing roster of rockers contributing time to Veterans Matter, an Ohio-based organization working […]
Rock Stars and Guitars: The East Coast Rocker Interview with Stevie Salas
The Idolmaker, Stevie Salas signature by Framus Warwick — By DONNA BALANCIA – Stevie Salas has worked with the best. But despite being […]
Macy’s ‘Rudderless’ In Theaters
STAFF REPORT — Rudderless, directed by William Macy, will receive a theatrical release through Paramount Home Media Distribution and Samuel Goldwyn Films, it was announced. […]
The Kills Featured in Unlock Art Series
By DONNA BALANCIA — The Kills are featured in Unlock Art: Great Double Acts, an online film that reviews the impact that collaborations have played in the arts. […]
Replacements Tour Hits New York, Tempe and Austin
NEW YORK CITY — If you missed The Replacements Tour 20 years ago, your worries are over. The band considered one of the first “alternative” […]
Women Rule as MTV VMAs Take Center Stage in Inglewood
By DONNA BALANCIA in INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Performances by Beyonce; Iggy Azalea and Rita Ora; and Jessie J., Ariana Grande; and Nicki Minaj highlighted the […]
CBGB Music and Film Festival set for October
NEW YORK CITY — The third annual CBGB Music and Film Festival will take place from Oct. 8 through Oct. 12. The CBGB Music and […]
The East Coast Rocker Interview: Johnny Winter a Humble Blues Innovator
By DONNA BALANCIA Guitar Great is ‘Just having fun again.’ Johnny Winter has learned to become a great teacher — and a student — of […]
Glastonbury Loves Dolly
Dolly Parton’s arrival to the Glastonbury stage sends festival-goers into a musical frenzy. Even the local newspaper couldn’t resist the temptation to have a little […]
Benefit for Starship Guitarist Slick Aguilar a ‘Miracle’
Music Lovers and Artists, Enjoy Great Jersey Musicians Night By RICH HOYNES About four years ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Steve and Lori […]
Chrissie Hynde and John McEnroe Take to the Airwaves
By DONNA BALANCIA — Chrissie Hynde and John McEnroe love to have fun, and the two pals hosted BBC6 Music Sunday. While Hynde waxed philosophical […]
UK’s Seatwave to Acquire Ticket App Timbre
The UK’s Seatwave, a platform for secondary ticket purchases – is buying Timbre, a Boston-based startup and mobile app that enables users to search for live […]
Dick Dale Interview: For King of the Surf Guitar, ‘Being on Tour is My Cure’
By DONNA BALANCIA in SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO — For The King of the Surf Guitar, music is the medicine. “I have to perform to stay […]
Tom DiCillo and The Black and Blue Orkestre Build Bridges with New Album
With Bandmates Will Crewdson and Grog Rox, Trio Collaborates on Trans-Atlantic Recording NEW YORK CITY — It’s been a few years since we’ve spoken to […]
Fender Names Bob Roback President, Opens New LA Office
LOS ANGELES — Bob Roback has been named President of Fender Musical Instruments Corp. and will open a new Los Angeles-based office for the company. […]
Heather Reid is Far from Alone in new Solo Venture ‘Cross Words’
By DONNA BALANCIA — Heather Reid’s new solo album Cross Words is an emotional map that takes us through her journey of new beginnings. The […]
Stefan Marchello: Keeping The Good Rats Tradition Alive
Sons of Beloved Good Rats Founder Peppi Marchello Lead the Band into a New Era By DONNA BALANCIA, East Coast Rocker LONG ISLAND — The […]
Hartley Peavey to Retailers: Get Passionate
‘Know your product, service the customer, improve the sales experience’ Hartley Peavey, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Peavey Electronic Corp. said sales expertise, customer […]
2014 Glastonbury Fest Live Updates
An eclectic mix of performers hit the stage at the 2014 Glastonbury Festival and check here for live updates. Blondie, Arcade Fire, Dolly Parton and […]
Moog Synthesizer Genome Project Complete
ASHEVILLE, NC – It has taken three years, but Moog Music engineering team has reverse-engineered and built a 1:1 re-creation of one of the world’s […]
WAR to Release First Studio Album in 20 years
LOS ANGELES — WAR will release its first new studio album in 20 years this May. Evolutionary will be available digitally and as a 2-CD […]
‘Elton John: The Million Dollar Piano’ film plays nationwide
Elton John: The Million Dollar Piano will play on movie screens nationwide on Tuesday, March 18 and Wednesday, March 26 at 7 p.m. local time, […]
Drummer Scott Asheton, Stooges Co-Founder Dies at 64
Scott Asheton, The Stooges co-founder and drummer has passed away. Asheton was 64. Asheton played on the albums The Stooges (1969), Fun House (1970) and […]
Music-Themed Films Take Oscars, Performances Lead Lively Show
HOLLYWOOD — U2 gave a warm performance of “Ordinary Love” and Pharrell Williams put a smile on audience faces performing “Happy,” as music-themed films took […]
Slash, Vince Neil, Alice Cooper Rock and Raise $525 G for MSA Research
By DONNA BALANCIA — LAS VEGAS — Slash, Vince Neil and Alice Cooper were among top names from the music world who gathered this past […]
Busby Review: No Weak Moment in Beck’s Triumphant Moon Phase
By BOB BUSBY, ECR Reviewer — It’s rare for a new album to immediately captivate, compelling to be listened to. Moon Phase, the exquisite latest […]