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California Rocker Named 3-Time Finalist for Journalism Awards

California Rocker Named 3-Time Finalist for Journalism Awards #californiarocker #usrocker #lapressclub #naej #naeja #awards

California Rocker has been named a finalist in three categories of the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards, presented annually by the Los Angeles Press Club. California Rocker, the online music and entertainment website, which celebrates its 10-year anniversary, has been selected as a finalist in the Best Blog, Best Website and Best Music Feature categories. “California Rocker has…

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'CaliAmericana' First Release by New Label, Santa Barbara Records

'CaliAmericana' First Release by New Label, Santa Barbara Records #californiarocker #santabarbararecords #dannymcgaw #usrocker

Santa Barbara Records is a new, purpose-driven record label based in Santa Barbara, California. Going beyond the label norms of signing artists and releasing music, the label is committed to incentivizing recorded music sales by expanding the definition of what exactly constitutes a “record” today, while having a meaningful cultural and economic impact in the Santa Barbara region. The label…

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The Flamin' Groovies, Peter Tosh and The Troggs on Liberation Hall Slate

The Flamin' Groovies, Peter Tosh and The Troggs on Liberation Hall Slate Q1 Slate #theflamingroovies #petertosh #thetroggs #californiarocker

The Flamin’ Groovies, Peter Tosh, and The Troggs are on the slate of releases this quarter for record label Liberation Hall, the company announced Tuesday. Liberation Hall will release the recording Live at My Father’s Place by Tosh on Jan. 14; The Flamin’ Groovies will drop Now, produced by Dave Edmunds on March 4, and The Troggs get a release for The Troggs Tapes (on CD) on March 14. January…

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Pennywise Announce 2 Weekends of SoCal Shows at Garden Amp

#Pennywise to Play SoCal Shows at Garden Amp w/ #TSOL #AuthorityZero + more #californiarocker

PENNYWISE will take over Orange County’s Garden Amp in Garden Grove, to perform their first five albums in full, over two weekends in March, it was announced. The band has invited several friends in support for each of these shows (March 4/5 and March 11/12/13). Accompanying Pennywise will be TSOL, H20, Adolescents, Pulley, Good Riddance, Authority Zero, Strung Out, Voodoo Glow Skulls and…

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Notes From Vivace Reviews The Hot Club of Los Angeles at U.S. Rocker

Notes From Vivace Reviews The Hot Club of Los Angeles at U.S. Rocker www.usrockermusic.com #thehotcluboflosangeles #notesfromvivace #usrocker #californiarocker #cinemabar

The Hot Club of Los Angeles brings back the sounds of 1930s jazz and reviewer-photographer Notes From Vivace captured a recent show at The Cinema Bar in Culver City, LA. Check out the images and the review at U.S. Rocker, our new online music destination that brings together the best of music all in one place. Also at U.S. Rocker, check out some of the latest music by Courtney Barnett, Aimee…

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Gin Blossoms Rock the Belly Up in Solana Beach - Read U.S. Rocker

Gin Blossoms Rock the Belly Up in Solana Beach - Read www.usrockermusic.com #USRocker #ginblossoms #bellyuptavern #solanabeach #californiarocker

The Gin Blossoms reunited with their throngs of San Diego-area fans and Julie Ann Shaw photographed and reviewed the beloved band. The Gin Blossoms brought on the good vibes to the one and only Belly Up. “Follow down” Shaw’s review and check out her photos in our new U.S. Rocker here. Also in U.S. Rocker, read the Dan MacIntosh reviews of new music by Courtney Barnett, Neal Francis and more. U.S.…

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Dan MacIntosh Reviews Neal Francis Album 'In Plain Sight' at U.S. Rocker

Dan MacIntosh Reviews #NealFrancis Album 'In Plain Sight' at U.S. Rocker #usrocker #danmacintosh #californiarocker #eastcoastrocker @ibdanmac

Dan MacIntosh reviews the latest Neal Francis album at U.S. Rocker, the new music website that brings together the East Coast and the West Coast in appreciation of music. Additional reviews at U.S. Rocker include Richard Dawson and Circle, Beabadoobee and Audacy Beach fest featuring Glass Animals. Check out the latest at U.S. Rocker here.  

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New Releases: The Rave-Ups of 'Pretty In Pink' Fame to Drop Album 'Tomorrow'

New Releases: The Rave-Ups of 'Pretty In Pink' Fame to Drop Album 'Tomorrow' #prettyinpink #mollyringwald #therave-ups #music #newreleases #omnivorerecords

Edited by JOHN DALY The Rave-Ups, known to as many for their appearances in John Hughes films as for their cowpunk style, are set to release their first album in 31 years, called Tomorrow. The album will be released on Omnivore Records Feb. 4. The Rave-Ups dropped the first single off the album, “How Old Am I?” and it can be heard here. The band’s three previous albums — 1985’s independently…

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Beabadoobee Captures Hearts in LA - Review at U.S. Rocker

Beabadoobee Captures Hearts - Review at U.S. Rocker www.usrockermusic.com #beabadoobee #danmacintosh #musicreviews #coffee #californiarocker #usrocker

Beabadoobee, perhaps best known for serving up the hit “Coffee,” didn’t stay away from Los Angeles on her North American tour. Dan MacIntosh reviews the petite dynamo at U.S. Rocker. The Filipino-British singer-songwriter has been drawing the crowds and continues on her trek through mid-December. Read more here. Also in U.S. Rocker, check out the reviews of and music by artists including Letters…

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Dan MacIntosh Reviews Elbow, Band of Horses Charges and More at U.S. Rocker

Dan MacIntosh Reviews Elbow, Band of Horses Charges and More at U.S. Rocker #elbow #flyingdreams1 #danmacintosh @ibdanmac #bandofhorses #aimeemann

Elbow has released its soaring new album Flying Dream 1 and Dan MacIntosh reviews at U.S. Rocker. You can read his review and listen to the new collection here. Also at U.S. Rocker, the new website that brings together the best music from the West and the East, read about and listen to Aimee Mann, Courtney Barnett, Letters to Cleo, Band of Horses and more. Go to U.S. Rocker here.

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Read the Review at U.S. Rocker: Samm Henshaw at The Peppermint Club

Read the Review at U.S. Rocker: Samm Henshaw at The Peppermint Club #usrocker #californiarocker #sammhenshaw

Samm Henshaw brings his rising star to The Peppermint Club in West Hollywood. Luis Moreno was there to capture the show and you can read his review at U.S. Rocker (www.usrockermusic.com). Also in U.S. Rocker, which contains all the best of the East and the West, you can catch up with reviews of Aimee Mann and Courtney Barnett by Dan MacIntosh, Band of Horses and many others. All the writers you…

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Read Courtney Barnett 'Things Take Time, Take Time' Review at U.S. Rocker

Dan MacIntosh reviews Courtney Barnett's 'Things Take Time' at U.S. Rocker / Read www.usrockermusic.com #usrocker #californiarocker #courtneybarnett @ibdanmac

Dan MacIntosh reviews Courtney Barnett’s latest album Things Take Time, Take Time at our new, geographically integrated website U.S. Rocker. MacIntosh is apparently among the majority of music listeners who have taken Barnett’s album to heart. The Australian singer-songwriter shows a different side of her multi-faceted personality with her new work. Read Dan’s review of Courtney Barnett’s new…

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Band of Horses Show - Read the Review at U.S. Rocker

Band of Horses Show - Review at U.S. Rocker #Reviews #luismoreno #usrocker #californiarocker

Band of Horses took to the stage and brought positive vibes to the adoring crowds, writes Luis Moreno in his review. Read his review at U.S. Rocker. Moreno, a photographer and reviewer, has been on the scene in Los Angeles as live performances slowly have returned over the last several months. Check out his work here. Also at U.S. Rocker: Grace McKagan Graces the Stage at Harvard and Stone,…

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Review: Grace McKagan Residency in Hollywood - Read U.S. Rocker

Review: Grace McKagan in Hollywood, Read U.S. Rocker #GraceMcKagan #harrietkaplan #californiarocker #remiwolf #hovvdy #aimeemann # Jbrekkie #stvincent #music @harrietkaplan

Read Harriet Kaplan’s review of performer Grace McKagan, who is wrapping a November residency at Harvard and Stone, at our new website U.S. Rocker. McKagan has good musical genes as she’s the daughter of multi-instrumentalist and writer Duff McKagan, best known as the bassist in Guns ‘N’ Roses. Check out Harriet Kaplan’s photos and review of Grace McKagan’s performance here. Also at U.S. Rocker,…

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Review: Letters to Cleo Prove They are Still 'Here & Now' in West Hollywood

Letters to Cleo Prove They're 'Here & Now' www.usrockermusic.com #notesfromvivace #letterstocleo #troubadour #usrocker #californiarocker

Review + Photos by NOTES FROM VIVACE Letters to Cleo drew the fans to The Troubadour in West Hollywood and gave a dose of Rock N Roll to cure all ills. The popular band that made its mark in the mid-1990s is on its annual fall tour. While it may have been the first show for many concert-goers since venues reopened, Letters to Cleo gave a good reminder of why they’re one of the best performing…

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Aimee Mann Records Live at The Largo - Dan MacIntosh Review

Aimee Mann Records Live at The Largo - Read the Dan MacIntosh Review at US Rocker #aimeemann #usrocker #danmacintosh @ibdanmac @realaimeemann

Reviewer Dan MacIntosh got up close and personal with Aimee Mann at the Largo in Los Angeles. Read his review of Aimee Mann at U.S. Rocker. U.S. Rocker is our new, geographically aggregated music website, that blends the best music from both coasts and all the places in between. Also check out on U.S. Rocker: Mon Laferte live in Boston with photos from Paul McAlpine Dogfish Head, the official…

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Ultra Q and Jakob 'Danger' Armstrong Rock El Cid, Invite Local to the Stage

Ultra Q and Jakob 'Danger' Armstrong Invite Local Musician to Stage #ultraq #jakobarmstrong #californiarocker @jjrpolanco @ultraqmusic

Review and Photos by LUIS MORENO Contributing Photographer CELINA MORENO Ultra Q, a 4-piece band led by Jakob Armstrong, son of Billie Joe Armstrong, took the stage at El Cid promoting the new EP Get Yourself A Friend. The Northern California-based rockers shook the house and brought a respected local musician to the stage. Ultra Q came out blasting “Gool” a track from their second EP We’re…

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