Interviews
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David Ellefson Interview Metal Allegiance 2024
by Alex Kluft CRN: Let’s talk about the beginning of Metal Allegiance. It began in 2011…
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RIP “Big Toe” Guitarist Mark Goffeney
RIP guitarist Mark Goffeney Inspirational and talented San Diego guitarist Mark Goffeney‘s mini-documentary by Ross Harris…
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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…
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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,…
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Journey Tour Photographer Steve Rose Gives An Inside Look Into Concert Photography
A few years ago, California Rock News was lucky enough to have awesome photographer Steve Rose…
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Roxanne and Interview with Jamie Brown The Canyon Club Montclair 8/9/2019
ROXANNE headlined The Canyon Club Montclair. Photos by Manny Dominguez FRP Their show at the Agoura…
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Tommy Baldwin Releases Video for ”Inner You” featuring dUg Pinnick shot at the JBL Experience Center for “Phases” Upcoming Album Release
The video for Tommy Baldwin‘s “Inner Me” is the latest from the forthcoming release “Phases” on…
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In the Vault with Shanda Golden interview with KEITH ST JOHN of RONNIE MONTROSE REMEMBERED 2019
ON RONNIE’S PASSING You were with Ronnie for 12 years… “Yes” Does it get easier with…
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Nita Strauss Interview In The Vault With Shanda Golden
https://www.facebook.com/TheVaultShandaGolden/ Nita Strauss Interview In The Vault With Shanda Golden Tweets by MrsShandaGolden
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ROCKGODZ Hall of Fame AWARDS Red Carpet The Canyon Club Agoura Hills, CA 11/18/2018
Pictures by David Khorsandi The RockGodz Hall of Fame Award show, red carpet and benefit concert…
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BOBBY ROCK Inducted Into RockGodz Hall of Fame Canyon Club Agoura Hills, CA 11/18/2018
The RockGodz Hall of Fame Award show, red carpet and benefit concert took place as planned on…
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JOHN GOOD Inducted Into RockGodz Hall of Fame Canyon Club Agoura Hills, CA 11/18/2018
The RockGodz Hall of Fame Award show, red carpet and benefit concert took place as planned on…
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ROCKGODZ Hall of Fame AWARDS Red Carpet The Canyon Club Agoura Hills, CA 11/18/2018
The RockGodz Hall of Fame Award show, red carpet and benefit concert took place as planned on…
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Geoff Tate Interview In The Vault with Shanda Golden and Operation: Mindcrime Concert at Whitney Peak Hotel Reno, NV 8/14/2018
Interview and Photography by Shanda Golden: https://www.facebook.com/TheVaultShandaGolden/ https://instagram.com/shandagolden/ Tweets by MrsShandaGolden
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Jared James Nichols Interviewed In The Vault with Shanda Golden
Shanda Golden Photography In the Vault with Shanda Golden https://www.facebook.com/TheVaultShandaGolden/ https://instagram.com/shandagolden/ Tweets by MrsShandaGolden https://www.facebook.com/events/512608129185009/
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JIM FLORENTINE INTERVIEWED BY “IN THE VAULT WITH SHANDA GOLDEN”
Shanda Golden In the Vault with Shanda Golden interview with JIM FLORENTINE. BUY HIS BOOK: Everybody Is…
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Warren Huart Visits Norman’s Rare Guitars and Jams with Tim Pierce
Warren Huart spent an afternoon at Norman’s Rare Guitars to speak with Mr. Norman Harris, and…
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Facts Over Fiction: Interview with Joakim Brodén From Sabaton
Sabaton frontman Joakim Broden took time off before his band’s co-headlining show with Kreator at…
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Robert Sarzo and Hurricane Interviews and Live Performances Chromacast Sawtooth Clinic at GoDpsMusic 9/8/2017
TONY CAVAZO bass ROBERT SARZO guitar MIKE HANSEN drums CHAD CANCINO vocals LIVE Stream
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HALEY REINHART Sings National Anthem and Pays Tribute To Chris Cornell at 10th Annual Scott Medlock – Robby Krieger All Star Concert Benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research 8/27/2017 Saddle Rock Ranch
10th Annual Scott Medlock – Robby Krieger All Star Concert Benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research 8/27/2017…
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Members of The Doors, KISS, Chicago, Berlin and Steel Panther Rock For St Jude Children’s Research Hospital Photography by Henry Diltz 2017
10th Annual Scott Medlock – Robby Krieger All Star Concert Benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research 8/27/2017…
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George Thorogood 10th Annual Scott Medlock – Robby Krieger All Star Concert Benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research 8/27/2017 Saddle Rock Ranch Photos by Henry Diltz
PHOTOS BY HENRY DILTZ Interview by Polina Hryn, video by John Bereziuk MEDLOCK KRIEGER INVITATIONAL…
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Richie Sambora and Orianthi 10th Annual Scott Medlock – Robby Krieger All Star Concert Benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research 8/27/2017 Saddle Rock Ranch Photos by Henry Diltz
PHOTOS BY HENRY DILTZ videos by John Bereziuk MEDLOCK KRIEGER INVITATIONAL Medlock Krieger All-Star Concert…
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Red Carpet Interviews From 10th Annual Scott Medlock – Robby Krieger All Star Concert Benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research 8/27/2017 Saddle Rock Ranch
10th Annual Scott Medlock–Robby Krieger Invitational and AllStar Concert benefiting St.Jude Children’s Research Hospital The tenth…
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STEELHEART Paying Tribute to KENNY KANOWSKI at Ultimate Jam Night during MOTLEY CRUE UJN 8/8/2017
MORE VIDS FROM THE UJN MOTLEY CRUE
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MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO of NITRO Interview and Footage from Chromacast Clinic GoDPS Music 7/14/2017
Michael Angelo Batio Nitro Interview Discussing Chris Adler, Victor Wooten and Jim Gillette Nitro “movie” next…
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INTERVIEW with PATRICK STONE of BUDDERSIDE at GoDPS Music Thousand Oaks, CA 4/21/2017
One day, Phil Campbell received a phone call while at my house. He received news that…
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RUDY SARZO Interview, Clinic and Performance Sponsored by Chromacast at GoDpsMusic 4/21/2017
Rudy Sarzo is a professional recording and performing artist worldwide with a career spanning over 35…
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Fashion Designer and Artist Cinzia Moniaci Interview and Show Preview
Singer/Songwriter Cinzia Moniaci will introduce music from her first solo CD release titled “Moon Wild” with…
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INTERVIEW with PATRICK STONE of BUDDERSIDE Discussing The New Album, MOTORHEAD, Opening For STEEL PANTHER at The Roxy Next Monday and Upcoming Tour With LA GUNS
INTERVIEW with PATRICK STONE of BUDDERSIDE Discussing The New Album, MOTORHEAD, Opening For STEEL PANTHER at The…
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JAMES DURBIN of QUIET RIOT Discusses His New Gig with QR, New Project Maps To The Hollywood Scars and More 3/6/2017
JAMES DURBIN, new vocalist for QUIET RIOT discusses his project MAPS TO THE HOLLYWOOD SCARS VOLUME…
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DIVINTY ROXX Interview During Grammy Week in Hollywood 2/8/2017
Divinty Roxx made her first appearance onstage at Soundcheck Live at Lucky Strike Live during Grammy…
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RICH REDMOND Interview in Hollywood 2/8/2017
Rich Redmond is a world class drummer who plays for Jason Aldean, an educator, an actor and a highly respected motivational…
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GENE SIMMONS of KISS Donates Items For STARTUCH Auction Site To Benefit MENDING KIDS Charity
GENE SIMMONS of KISS has donated several items to benefit Mending Kids through the Startuch Auction…
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Chris Wyse Interview “The Bass of Ace”
During his time as the bass player of The Cult (his credits also include work with…
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HILLBILLY HERALD Interview At The Roxy 11/15/2016
Funny interview with Hillbilly Herald at The Roxy after opening for Steel Panther.
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JOHN BUSH and JOEY VERA Interview at ARMORED SAINT’s CARPE NOCTUM Listening Party 11/10/2016
Simi Will attended a listening party for Carpe Noctum and discussed the new live album, touring…
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FUTURE VILLAINS Interview with Dusty Bo and Clay Davies at The Roxy 11/9/2016
FUTURE VILLAINS Interview at The Roxy with Dusty Bo and Clay Davies 11/9/2016 Future Villains (YOUTUBE TWITTER …
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CALIFORNIA ROCK NEWS Interview on The PO SHO on TRadioV
Thank you to Polina Hryn for featuring California Rock News on her weekly show “The Po Sho“ on…
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BOB EUBANKS’ Backstage with The Beatles Interview and Preview
“Bob Eubanks’ Backstage with The Beatles” – an evening of music, never-before-seen photos, and behind-the-scenes stories…
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Vinny Appice Interview at Chromacast ddrum Drum Clinic 9/23/2016
Vinny Appice Drum Clinic and Private Drum Lessons at GoDPS Music GoDpsMusic hosted a drum clinic with…
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THE DEAD DAISIES JOHN CORABI and MARCO MENDOZA Interview ‘Make Some Noise’ Headline Tour September 15, 2016
The Dead Daisies play their first West Coast headline show with a full live set tonight…
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PAT TORPEY BILLY SHEEHAN MATT STARR of MR BIG INTERVIEW by TAK ITO at WHISKY A GO GO 9/13/2016
MR. BIG Is Compiling Ideas For Next Album https://t.co/07fMdMlhTo pic.twitter.com/OL2DeBA0c1 — BLABBERMOUTH.NET (@BLABBERMOUTHNET) September 15, 2016…
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9th Annual Medlock Krieger Celebrity Invitational and All Star Concert Benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Featuring Alex Lifeson, Richie Sambora, Orianthi, Jerry Cantrell, Mike Inez and Robby Krieger 8/29/2016
9th Annual Medlock Krieger Celebrity Invitational and All Star Concert benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research…
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LEMMY Memorial Statue Unveil at The Rainbow Bar and Grill and Interview With Travis Moore
Pics by Manny Dominguez INTERVIEW BY JENNY HEDSTROM Picture by Lisa Woodard (Travis being interviewed by…
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HAIR NATION FEST Press Conference at The Rainbow (Eddie Trunk, Tracii Guns, BulletBoys and Junkyard Interviews) and Battle for HN at The Whisky 8/17/2016
The countdown to the Hair Nation Festival in Irvine, CA has officially started! The Rainbow Bar…
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MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO Interview Dean Guitars and Chromacast Clinic at GoDPSMusic 7/15/2016
MAB Website GoDPS Music CHROMACAST DEAN GUITARS RANDY RHOADS TRIBUTE: https://youtu.be/Wbg7fH2NnYg DIMEBAG DARRELL TRIBUTE https://youtu.be/sxXhniuV_B0 JIMMY…
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All-Star Concert featuring Robby Krieger of The Doors at the Medlock Krieger St. Jude Invitational on Monday, August 29, 2016
WEBSITE: http://TheMedlockKrieger.com FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MedlockKriegerInvitation All-Star Concert featuring Robby Krieger of The Doors and Friends DATE…
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RICK THORNE INTERVIEW by Alex Kluft
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ALLEY CATS (BRENT MUSCAT, SLIM JIM PHANTOM and TAKASHI JAM O’HASHI) INTERVIEW and DEBUT at SOUNDCHECK LIVE LUCKY STRIKE
Interview with new supergroup ALLEY CATS playing TONIGHT at The Viper Room ALLEY CATS debuted as…
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JOHN DAVERSA INTERVIEW KALEIDOSCOPE EYES BIG BAND and SHOGUN WARRIOR at The BAKED POTATO
Alex Kluft Interviewed TRUMPET PLAYER JOHN DAVERSA, who recently released a Beatles covers album KALEIDOSCOPE EYES recorded…
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The Symphony Rocks Stewart Copeland’s Tyrant’s Crush New West Symphony Performance Copeland Percussion Concerto No. 1
Copeland Percussion Concerto No. 1 “The Tyrant’s Crush” The Symphony Rocks Stewart Copeland’s Tyrant’s Crush New…
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Star-Studded Adopt the Arts Music Education Benefit Honoring Rock N Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Robin Zander and Glenn Hughes
On Thursday, May 12, 2016 at The Fonda Theatre (6126 Hollywood Blvd.) in Los Angeles, ADOPT…
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BRENT MUSCAT INTERVIEW
Brent Muscat discusses Saints of Las Vegas, playing and living in Vegas, the GnR reunion, his…
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Interview and Update on Forthcoming Lemmy Statue for The Rainbow with Travis Moore
Travis Moore, the artist creating the Lemmy Kilmister Statue for the Rainbow Bar & Grill, has…
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STEVE FERLAZZO REVEALS MORE DETAILS ABOUT SOUNDCHECK LIVE Premiering Tonight at LUCKY STRIKE LIVE
Steve Ferlazzo will premiere his new SOUNDCHECK LIVE production at Lucky Strike Live in Hollywood on…
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MADAME MAYHEM INTERVIEW from NAMM 2016 Discussing Her New Album, Tour Plans and More
California Rock News interviewed Madame Mayhem at the Samson Booth during NAMM to discuss NOW YOU KNOW, her…
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Joey Vera Interview at NAMM 2016
Joey Vera, Armored Saint and Fates Warning bassist, sat down for an interview with California Rock…
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RAY LUZIER INTERVIEW at the VIC FIRTH BOOTH AT NAMM ANAHEIM 1/22/2016
Drummer extraordinaire Ray Luzier discussed his new VIC FIRTH signature sticks, his music career, playing with…
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MARK GOFFENEY Discusses Upcoming Can Do Musos Event at NAMM and “Hands Free” Mini-Documentary
CRN caught up with guitarist Mark Goffeney, who was featured in “Hands Free“- the mini-documentary by Ross Harris and…
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VIDEO INTERVIEW BACKSTAGE with SAM BARNETT MAZDA RACE CAR DRIVER & ROCK MUSIC LOVER
Mazda race car driver SAM BARNETT is an avid rock fan and was part of the Bowling For Bunnies charity…
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Interview with DAVID ELLEFSON at METAL ALLEGIANCE Show at The Whisky Honoring Lemmy 1/9/2016
Natalia Britt of California Rock News met with David Ellefson (MEGADETH) prior to the METAL ALLEGIANCE…
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JOHN 5 Interview at DISCOVERY VENTURA 11/8/2015
JOHN 5 (Facebook Twitter Website) interviewed with CRN at the Ventura stop of the Mad Monster Tour with Doyle, where…
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DENNIS LEEFLANG Interview at Ultimate Jam Night Lucky Strike Live 11/4/2015
DENNIS LEEFLANG, longtime drummer for Ron “BUMBLEFOOT” Thal, moved to California from New York earlier this…
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JOHN 5 and The Creatures with DOYLE at DISCOVERY VENTURA 11/8/2015
JOHN 5 PRE-SHOW INTERVIEW IN VENTURA and SHOW RECAP JOHN 5 Website RODGER CARTER Website Ian…
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INTERVIEW WITH BILLY SHEEHAN FROM THE WINERY DOGS
Billy called in before load-in for The Winery Dogs show in Texas to talk to California…
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MEDLOCK KRIEGER INVITATIONAL AND ALLSTAR CELEBRITY CONCERT Pictures Interviews and Videos 10/5/2015
PICTURES by “SIMI WILL” WILLIAM GREENBERG INTERVIEWS by ALEX KLUFT VIDEOS by California Rock News
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Gene Simmons, Johnny Depp, Extreme MUSIC ON A MISSION: Mending Kids Benefit LUCKY STRIKE LIVE Hollywood, CA
The “Music On A Mission” Mending Kids event was held on Sunday evening and opened with…
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Heart Of Storm Interview and Preview : Internationally Acclaimed Live Rock Concert And Russian Ballet Experience Premieres In Los Angeles
HEART OF STORM–the internationally acclaimed one-of-a-kind live rock concert and Russian ballet experience–will make its premiere in Los Angeles on Friday, July…
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DAVE LOMBARDO INTERVIEW at PHILM show Plus Performance Footage from The WHISKY 7/21/2015
Natalia Britt of California Rock News sat down with Dave Lombardo hours before his concert with…
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Ben Woods: Interview with Flamenco Guitar Metal Sensation
Born and raised in Seattle, Ben Woods taught himself electric guitar by playing along to Iron Maiden…
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CATHOUSE LIVE PRESS CONFERENCE AT THE RAINBOW 7/15/2015 INTERVIEWS WITH RIKI, NUNO and more
During the CATHOUSE LIVE press conference that took place at the Rainbow this afternoon, CRN interviewed…
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Preview/ Interview of CATHOUSE LIVE with LA Guns’ MICHAEL GRANT and KENNY KWEENS
Natalia Britt caught up with Michael Grant and Kenny Kweens from LA GUNS, who discussed playing…
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ADLER at the Whisky: Interview with Steven Adler and The Band and Pictures Whisky a Go Go 7/10/2015
ADLER LIVES AGAIN AT THE WHISKY BY IZZY PRESLEY (Contributing writer) July 10,2015 Los Angeles,…
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RINGO STARR’S 75th BIRTHDAY AT CAPITOL RECORDS – pictures and recap from SAL GOMEZ
SAL GOMEZ is a huge fan of Ringo Starr and The Beatles. As a photographer, journalist…
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RICH REDMOND INTERVIEW at THE DRUM CHANNEL during THE BIG DRUM BONANZA July 2015
DW/ Drum Channel artist RICH REDMOND was interviewed by Alex Kluft on the second day of…
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CHAD GRAY of HELLYEAH Discusses Touring With Slayer at the Mayhem Festival, a New Album, The Song “Hush” and more
HELLYEAH visited San Bernardino, CA. on the second stop of the 2015 Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival on…
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Randy Rhoads Remembered Las Palmas Hollywood 6/18/2015
CHAS WEST ROY Z YOU CAN’T KILL ROCK N ROLL RANDY RHOADS REMEMBERED LAS PALMAS HOLLYWOOD…
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Jessie Santos from Shattered Sun discusses the Mayhem Music Fest and Upcoming Touring Plans
The Texas six-piece band SHATTERED SUN (Twitter, FB) have been conquering new horizons with their debut album Hope Within…
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Alan Parsons Interview: The Music Icon Discusses His New Book, Recordings and Makes A Rare Appearance In Los Angeles on June 11
Legendary eleven-time Grammy Award nominee, revered classic progressive rock producer, music engineer, songwriter, performer and icon…
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RONNIE JAMES DIO CANCER FUND Red Carpet interviews DIO CANCER FUND Celebrity Bowling Charity Event at PINZ 5/15/2015
Red Carpet interviews with ALEX KLUFT of ALEX KLUFT PHOTOGRAPHY at DIO CANCER FUND celebrity bowling…
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RONNIE JAMES DIO CANCER BENEFIT: “BOWL FOR RONNIE” Celebrity Bowling Tournament at PINZ 5/15/2015
BENEFIT FOR THE DIO CANCER FUND Pinz Bowling Center 12655 Ventura Boulevard Studio City, CA 91604 7:00-11:00pm…
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Rudy Sarzo & Monte Pittman Interview: Discussing Jam night, Ronnie James Dio tribute, Gunzo, and more
California Rock News caught up with Monte Pittman and Rudy Sarzo just prior to them jamming…
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Sepultura’s Derrick Green discusses new Rock in Rio and jamming with Steve Vai, Monsters of Rock Brazil and jamming with members of Motörhead, plus a new EP and upcoming tour.
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, heavy metal band Sepultura embarked on a world tour that kicked…
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Interview with KENNY KANOWSKI and JERRY BEST at LUCKY STRIKE JAM NIGHT 15
Former Steelheart guitarist Kenny Kanowski and Jerry Best (formerly of Lion, Dio, Freak of Nature, Mansfield,…
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CHRISTIAN MARTUCCI INTERVIEW AT LUCKY STRIKE JAM NIGHT IN HOLLYWOOD
Christian Martucci has been a special guest vocalist for various songs at Jam Night in Hollywood…
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INTERVIEW with TISH CIRAVOLO of Daisy Rock Girl Guitars and MICHAEL CIRAVOLO of Schecter Guitar Research conducted by ALEX KLUFT at Sparkle for Breathe LA and RSSF
ALEX KLUFT of Alex Kluft Photography interviewed TISH CIRAVOLO of Daisy Rock Girl Guitars and MICHAEL…
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ALEX KLUFT INTERVIEWS OLIVIA ROX BREATHE LA ROCK SCHOOL FUND CHARITY EVENT
ALEX KLUFT of Alex Kluft Photography interviewed OLIVIA ROX at the SOFITEL HOTEL in LOS ANGELES…
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APOCALYPTICA INTERVIEW WITH MIKKO SIREN AND PICTURES FROM CLUB NOKIA 4/11/2015
California Rock News spoke with MIKKO SIREN, drummer of APOCALYPTICA right after sound check at Club Nokia…
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ESP HALL OF FAME GUITARIST BRUCE KULICK INTERVIEW and MASTER CLASS in CAMARILLO, CA
http://www.kulick.net/ Bruce on Facebook and Twitter http://www.espguitars.com more coverage
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Brian Tichy Interview and The Perkins/Tichy/Devin Experiment pictures and set list from The Whisky A Go Go 4/4/2015
Brian Tichy, guitarist and drummer-extraordinaire, producer, and mastermind behind the California Music Festival, took a moment to…
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Dustin Jack: The Fine Art Of Rock Photography
Among the growing number of rock photographers in the Los Angeles area, there are only several…
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BUMBLEFOOT INTERVIEW PART 2 (discussing Generation Kill, Art of Anarchy, Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp and more)
In Part 1 of our interview with Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal, we discussed “LITTLE BROTHER IS WATCHING”…
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Interview With Sam “Bam” Koltun – New Guitarist For Gabbie Rae
GUITARIST Sam “Bam” Koltun is only 19 years old and is already a rock guitar veteran. Rafael…
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INTERVIEW: BUMBLEFOOT CELEBRATES THE RELEASE OF HIS NEW CD “LITTLE BROTHER IS WATCHING”
During the recording process of the new album, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal and his wife, Jennifer (Mrs. Bumblefoot),…
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ERIK HIMEL Discusses Touring With Mumiy Troll, Playing At the Sochi Olympics and the Upcoming V-ROX Showcase at The Troubadour
Pennsylvania native Erik Himel moved out to California to pursue a musical career at the age…
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Madysin Hatter Interview for California Rock News By Natalia Britt
Madysin Hatter (Twitter, Facebook) a talented singer and songwriter from New Jersey, is very well known…
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Mumiy Troll to Bring V-ROX to Los Angeles: Interview with Ilya Lagutenko
Ilya Lagutenko, an iconic figure in Russian music, has made his once local Vladivostok band, Mumiy…
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SCHWARZENATOR PERFORMS THE RUNNING MAN at THE VIPER ROOM on FRIDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2014
The world’s favorite Hard rock tribute to Arnold Schwarzenegger is returning to The Viper Room with…
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