CALIFORNIA ROCK NEWS

PAS Honors Don Lombardi With 2020 President’s Industry Award

Drum Workshop Inc. (DW) is proud to announce founder and president, Don Lombardi has been honored by the Percussive Arts Society (PAS) with their prestigious 2020 President’s Industry Award. The Award recognizes individuals in the Percussion Industry who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their field and exceptional support of the Society. From humble beginnings Lombardi became …

2 NEW BOOKS CELEBRATE THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF ROCK LEGENDS JIMI HENDRIX AND JOHN BONHAMh

Sadly, this September marks 50 years since the passing of Jimi Hendrix and 40 years since the passing of John Bonham. To celebrate both legendary and influential artists, respected author/journalist Greg Prato has assembled two new books, ‘Avatar of the Electric Guitar: The Genius of Jimi Hendrix’ and ‘BONZO: 30 …

Legendary Guitarists To Participate In Six String Salute Virtual Concert On September 17th Including Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Steve Vai, Tommy Shaw (Styx) with the Cleveland Youth Orchestra, Rik Emmett) Triumph),, Joe Satriani, Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake, TSO), Frank Hannon (Tesla), Alice Cooper’s Nita Strauss, Tommy Henriksen and Ryan Roxie, plus Richard Williams (Kansas), Alex Skolnick (Testament), Jennifer Batten, Damon Johnson (Thin Lizzy, Alice Cooper)

On September 17th, 2020, Six String Salute will premiere a virtual concert to support and celebrate the touring and venue crews who are the backbone of live music and depend on shows to make a living. Six String Salute will bring together guitarists and guitar-centric bands to share exclusive performances and great rock and roll stories …

The Doors of the 21st Century Drummer Ty Dennis Teams Up With Society 1’s Matt Zane for Led Zeppelin Cover

Ty Dennis, best known for his performances with original Doors members Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and Ian Astbury of The Cult, has teamed up with Society 1’s Matt Zane for a cover of the Led Zeppelin song “Four Sticks”. While Ty did a blistering version of the drumming Zane handled …

Watch “Riff Lords” Streaming Now On Gibson TV; Learn How To Play Iconic Riffs With Phil X Of Bon Jovi And Richie Faulkner Of Judas Priest

“RIFF LORDS” –WHERE ARTISTS TEACH YOU HOW TO PLAY THEIR ICONIC RIFFS– NEW EPISODES FEATURING: PHIL X (BON JOVI) AND RICHIE FAULKNER (JUDAS PRIEST) STREAMING NOW (HERE) NASHVILLE, TN (May 29, 2020) GIBSON TV, the iconic, American-made guitar maker’s first-ever all-original, worldwide online network–features original series from the world’s …

New Trailer Revealed for Suzi Quatro documentary “Suzi Q” featuring Debbie Harry, Alice Cooper and more, plusVirtual Event, Q&A, VOD and DVD info

The Suzi Quatro documentary will arrive this summer – “SUZI Q” – featuring Alice Cooper, Deborah Harry (Blondie), Joan Jett, Cherie Currie (The Runaways), Tina Weymouth (Talking Heads), Donita Sparks (L7), Henry Winkler (Happy Days), Kathy Valentine (The GoGo’s), KT Tunstall, members of the Quatro family, and many more. SUZI Q is the definitive, unexpurgated story of the girl from Detroit City who redefined the …

Artwork by Stewart Copeland of The Police Available Now

Stewart Copeland Art

Kansas Announces Their New Album “The Absence of Presence” due in June and “Throwing Mountains” Video

Kansas Announces Their New Album, The Absence of Presence, due in June and “Throwing Mountains” Video

Tony MacAlpine at Universal Bar and Grill, Los Angeles, CA, USA The Electric Illusionist Tour 2020

Videos by Chuck Walker Pics by Michael Eskenazi

A Bowie Celebration at The Rose, Pasadena, CA, USA North America 2020 Diamond Dogs & Ziggy Stardust 3/6/2020

Photography by Manny Dominguez A Bowie Celebration Setlist at The Rose, Pasadena, CA, USA Tour: North America 2020 -The Diamond Dogs & Ziggy Stardust Tour Edit this setlist | More A Bowie Celebration setlists

KISS Staples Center 3/4/2020

Photos by David Khorsandi More KISS setlists

SOUNDCHECK LIVE NUNO DUG PINNICK PHIL X RICHIE KOTZEN LUCKY STRIKE FEBRUARY 2020 2/26/2020

GUEST CURATOR – dUg Pinnick Legendary Kings X and KXM vocalist/bassist, Dug Pinnick steps in to the Guest Curator role this months to deliver 45 minutes of Jimi Hendrix classics with some notable friends. Dug’s set will start at 11pm w Special Guests Nuno Bettencourt- Extreme, Generation Axe, Rihanna Richie …

Eddie Money Tribute Saban Theatre Beverly Hills 2/20/2020

Star-Studded Tribute To Eddie Money:Hagar/Springfield/Thorogood & More Edit this setlist | More Various Artists setlists

NAMM Media Preview Day Anaheim 2020 Juanes Los Lobos

NAMM 2020

NAMM 2020 Anaheim

NAMM 2020

SANTA CLARITA BENEFIT CONCERT for SAUGUS HIGH SCHOOL at THE CANYON 1/5/2020

Gregg Bissonette, Steve Lukather, Colin Hay, Richard Marx, Warren Ham, Mick Mahan, Jeff Babko, Cecilia Noel, Matt Scanell,

Steve Vai An Earth Dweller’s Return Fathom Gallery 12/14/2019

Photos by Chuck Walker STEVE VAI: An Earth Dweller’s Return showcases the musician’s hand painted guitars and artwork, created often in airplanes, tour buses, hotel rooms, backstage, and his own home studio. Steve allows his unconscious to guide the process and because of this, he is able to create unique compositions, …

Blue Oyster Cult Canyon Montclair 12/6/2019

Photos by Manny Dominguez

ACE FREHLEY CANYON CLUB Agoura Hills 11/15/2019

Kz Guitars: How a One Man Factory in Japan Ended Up Creating Signature Instruments for The Struts and the “Red Special”

Kz Guitar Works is a local all-handmade guitar factory in Zushi City, Japan. Kz Guitar Works was established in 2001 by ESP Craft Academy graduate Kaz Ijyuin as a one-man operated shop specialized in building a close copy of Queen’s Brian May’s Red Special guitar to honor Queen’s music with May’s …

5th Annual BOWL FOR RONNIE Celebrity Bowling Party Event Pics November 2019

Photos by Chuck Walker Thursday, November 7, 2019, 6:30 p.m. at PINZ Bowling Center, Studio City, CA Hosted by Broadcast Personality Eddie Trunk Bringing together rock musicians and celebrities to benefit RONNIE JAMES DIO STAND UP AND SHOUT CANCER FUND The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout …

In Conversation: Ringo Starr, Filmmaker David Lynch & Photographer Henry Diltz 10/29/2019

Photos by Manny Dominguez

Medlock Krieger 2019

Scott Medlock-Robby Krieger Golf Classic and All-Star Concert 2019 Night 2 Concert Robby Krieger Chad Smith Adrian Young Orianthi Dennis Quaid Patrick Warburton Jason Scheff Glen Sobel

Scott Medlock-Robby Krieger Golf Classic and All-Star Concert 2019 Night 2 Concert to Benefit Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital The 12th Annual Scott Medlock-Robby Krieger Invitational and All-Star Concert benefiting Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology & St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® with Jerry …

MEDLOCK KRIEGER SCOTT MEDLOCK ROBBY KRIEGER CONCERT music of THE DOORS, BOSTON and CHICAGO 10/27/2019

SCOTT MEDLOCK ROBBY KRIEGER 10/27/2019 Adrian Young of No Doubt, Tommy Thayer of KISS, Danny Seraphine, Jason Scheff of Chicago, CTA Musicians/Celebrities join the 12th annual Scott Medlock-Robby Krieger Golf Classic and All-Star Concert to benefit Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology & St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital The 12th …

2019 RockGodz Hall of Fame Award Show

Pictures by Chuck Walker THE 8TH ANNUAL ROCKGODZ HALL OF FAME AWARDS 2019 THE CANYON CLUB, AGOURA HILLS, CA OCTOBER 27TH 2019 Sunday October 27th at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills for the RockGodz Hall of Fame annual induction ceremony and concert, honoring rock n’roll luminaries. The RockGodz Hall …

Red Carpet 2019 RockGodz Awards Canyon Club Agoura Hills, CA

Photos by Chuck Walker The RockGodz Hall of Fame annual induction ceremony and concert, honoring rock n’roll luminaries. The RockGodz Hall of Fame is an event that brings recognition to the musicians who built the legacy of rock music, honoring incredible artists and their work. Rock and roll legends will …

RockGodz Hall Of Fame Award The Canyon 10/27/2019

Photography by Alex Kluft The RockGodz Hall of Fame annual induction ceremony and concert, honoring rock n’roll luminaries. The RockGodz Hall of Fame is an event that brings recognition to the musicians who built the legacy of rock music, honoring incredible artists and their work. Rock and roll legends will …