DRUM! Announces Tim Alexander Among Winners of Annual Contest
DRUM! Magazine has announced the winners of its annual Drummies! Contest: Drummer Of The Year: Tim Alexander Runners Up: Simon Phillips, JoJo Mayer, Kenny Aronoff, […]
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Rolling Stone’s Sperry Sessions Launches with MisterWives
Rolling Stone announces the launch of Sperry Sessions, its first-ever performance series featuring what the music publication selects as promising emerging artists. From now through […]
Big Sean Tells All to Larry King
From New York City, rapper Big Sean sits down with Larry King on the Emmy nominated series “Larry King Now” for a well-rounded discussion about […]
Review: Blachley Records Life With Nevada Sky
Morrison Hotel Gallery owner adds ‘Recording Artist’ to his vast resume By DONNA BALANCIA Peter Blachley would be considered a success in anyone’s book, but […]
John Legend, Common, Win Golden Globe for Best Song – Prince Presents
By DONNA BALANCIA in BEVERLY HILLS — John Legend and Common won the Golden Globe for Best Original Song, “Glory,” which they wrote for the […]
Joe Cocker’s Performance Held the World’s Attention
Joe Cocker, Rock Icon, Dies at 70 Joe Cocker, the beloved rock figure renowned for his remarkable “white soul” singing voice and stilted spasmodic performance […]
Richard Hell to host Filmmaker Kelly Reichardt at Symphony Space
NEW YORK CITY — Richard Hell hosts filmmaker Kelly Reichardt at the Thalia on Dec. 4 for a screening of her film Meek’s Cutoff, a […]
Johnny Depp Plays Guitar with The New Basement Tapes in Only Show
HOLLYWOOD — Johnny Depp and Haim joined The New Basement Tapes for a one night only show that gave new meaning to the term Superband. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gibson Government Series: ‘Fight the Powers That Be’
Gibson Guitar Releases ‘Government’ Line of Les Paul Guitars In Response to Raid Gibson Guitar Corp. has released a “Gibson Government Series” Les Paul guitar […]
Pussy Riot Makes a Stand at Amnesty International Concert Presented by CBGB
NEW YORK — Band members from the punk group “Pussy Riot” were on hand at the Amnesty International Concert presented by CBGB. The show was […]
Sarah Charness Electrifies with Violins at Fashion Week
NEW YORK CITY — Inspiring electric violinist Sarah Charness has performed at the FAB Philanthropic Fashion Week Party night at the Midtown Loft and several other […]