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Month: April 2022

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Brian Jonestown Massacre’s Music is Worth The Wait at The Wiltern in LA

April 24, 2022 News Comments Off on Brian Jonestown Massacre’s Music is Worth The Wait at The Wiltern in LA

By DAN MACINTOSH LOS ANGELES – The Brian Jonestown Massacre played some wonderful music at The Wiltern, but the band also tested its audience’s patience a tad. Rather than building momentum from song to song, leader […]

Musicians

Record Review: Wet Leg Makes Their Debut Album (Serious) Fun

April 24, 2022 News Comments Off on Record Review: Wet Leg Makes Their Debut Album (Serious) Fun

By RICK SCHINDLER Neatly encapsulating the ennui of the past two years in the image of lounging “all day long” in one’s underwear, Wet Leg’s “Chaise Longue” is the Song of the Pandemic. It’s also […]

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Jack Tempchin and Mrs. Henry Release Rockin’ New Tune, ‘Waiting’

April 22, 2022 News Comments Off on Jack Tempchin and Mrs. Henry Release Rockin’ New Tune, ‘Waiting’

#CaliforniaRocker SAN DIEGO – Songwriter Jack Tempchin and San Diego rock band Mrs. Henry have released “Waiting,” their first collaboration. Recorded live in one take in Otay Mesa, the gritty rock single bottles lightning in […]

California Rocker®

Death Valley Girls Share Remix of Peaches’ Track ‘When I’m Free’

April 21, 2022 News Comments Off on Death Valley Girls Share Remix of Peaches’ Track ‘When I’m Free’

#CaliforniaRocker Death Valley Girls have shared a remix of their new track “When I’m Free” by the legendary multi-disciplinary artist Peaches via Suicide Squeeze Records. For nearly a decade, Death Valley Girls have made it […]

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Boxing Champ Tyson Fury and Songwriter Don McLean Team on ‘American Pie’

April 19, 2022 News Comments Off on Boxing Champ Tyson Fury and Songwriter Don McLean Team on ‘American Pie’

Ahead of defending his world title belts, heavyweight champion of the world Tyson Fury has joined forces with legendary American singer-songwriter Don McLean to create a brand-new rendition of “American Pie.” Fury, who will take […]

California Rocker®

Sons of Silver Host Facebook Live Party to Launch EP ‘Ordinary Sex Appeal’

April 19, 2022 News Comments Off on Sons of Silver Host Facebook Live Party to Launch EP ‘Ordinary Sex Appeal’

“Super group” Sons of Silver will release their sophomore EP Ordinary Sex Appeal on April 29. The band will hold an exclusive Facebook live stream show and listening party to join them on April 20 […]

By NOTES FROM VIVACE

Gracie Gray Leaves Emotive and Lingering Sounds at Permanent Records Roadhouse

April 15, 2022 News Comments Off on Gracie Gray Leaves Emotive and Lingering Sounds at Permanent Records Roadhouse

Photos and Review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – I first came across Gracie Gray in 2019 at a since-vanished venue called The Satellite in Los Angeles. I immediately fell in love with the […]

Musicians

Loose Buttons Keep It Together at Moroccan Lounge in Los Angeles

April 15, 2022 News Comments Off on Loose Buttons Keep It Together at Moroccan Lounge in Los Angeles

Photos and Review by LUIS MORENO LOS ANGELES – Loose Buttons from New York City kept it together at the Moroccan Lounge in downtown L.A. the other night. They’re promoting the recently released album What’s […]

Musicians

LIVE at The Mint in Los Angeles: Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band Rocks The House

April 14, 2022 News Comments Off on LIVE at The Mint in Los Angeles: Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band Rocks The House

Photos and Review by LUIS MORENO US Rocker Photo Editor Three years later and Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band still brings the house down. This time it was The Mint in Los Angeles supporting their […]

Live Reviews

Bob Mould Rocks The Troubadour and Proves He is Truly a Master Musician

April 13, 2022 News Comments Off on Bob Mould Rocks The Troubadour and Proves He is Truly a Master Musician

LOS ANGELES – If you are too young to have witnessed Bob Mould in a few of his other prior artistic vehicles (Husker Du, Sugar), this Tuesday night show offered an all-in-one live retrospective of […]

Musicians

Hot Tracks: Ledisi + Neville Brothers, Elf Power, and Von Tramps Rock Our World

April 12, 2022 News Comments Off on Hot Tracks: Ledisi + Neville Brothers, Elf Power, and Von Tramps Rock Our World

Petaluma Records released the official video for “Knockin’” featuring Ledisi, George Porter Jr, Ian Neville, Cyril Neville and Ivan Neville.  The new recording is the sixth single unveiled from the upcoming soundtrack release Take Me […]

Musicians

Review: Jack White’s Latest Album, ‘Fear of the Dawn,’ an Epic Work of Synthesis

April 11, 2022 News Comments Off on Review: Jack White’s Latest Album, ‘Fear of the Dawn,’ an Epic Work of Synthesis

By AVA LIVERSIDGE Jack White is the music industry’s most exciting outsider. In fact, the career garage rocker-turned Willy Wonka-esque vinyl mogul has created a music industry microcosm of his own via the Third Man […]

Musicians

Talker, Marisa Maino, Woolfy and Oliver Malcolm Teach the Crowds at ‘School Night’

April 10, 2022 News Comments Off on Talker, Marisa Maino, Woolfy and Oliver Malcolm Teach the Crowds at ‘School Night’

Photos and Words by NOTES FROM VIVACE HOLLYWOOD, Ca. – Since music started back up in June 2021 in Los Angeles, I’ve kept a mental list of all the bands, venues, promoters that I wanted […]

Musicians

Reverend Horton Heat Solo Show Warms the Hearts of Fans at Venice West

April 8, 2022 News Comments Off on Reverend Horton Heat Solo Show Warms the Hearts of Fans at Venice West

Photos and Words by LUIS MORENO Reverend Horton Heat, AKA Jim “Reverend Horton” Heath, stepped on stage for a solo show at The Venice West and everyone stopped what they were doing to applaud and […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

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    Photos: Riot Grrrl Rockers Sleater-Kinney Take Manchester, UK, by Storm
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  • Interview: Drug Church Frontman Patrick Kindlon Talks ‘Cheer’ Ahead of Wiltern Gig
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    CRAIG HAMMONS: Gary Numan Electrifies at Teragram Ballroom
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  • The Riflebirds of Portland reissue 'April' - Courtesy image for US Rocker
    The Riflebirds of Portland Fly High with Reissue of 1988 Debut Album ‘April’
    February 24, 2026 Comments Off on The Riflebirds of Portland Fly High with Reissue of 1988 Debut Album ‘April’
  • Anne Richmond Boston Covers Many Miles to Finally Bring ‘I Should Be Happy’ to Fans
    February 22, 2026 Comments Off on Anne Richmond Boston Covers Many Miles to Finally Bring ‘I Should Be Happy’ to Fans
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    Vince Conrad’s Stellar Album ‘Hall of Frames’ Takes on ‘New Society’ with Humor and Depth
    February 19, 2026 Comments Off on Vince Conrad’s Stellar Album ‘Hall of Frames’ Takes on ‘New Society’ with Humor and Depth

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    The Amish Outlaws Kick Off the Summer in Rowdy Style at Dewey Beach
    May 30, 2023 Comments Off on The Amish Outlaws Kick Off the Summer in Rowdy Style at Dewey Beach
  • Inspirational Smitty The Creator Rises from the Streets of Little Haiti to Global Fame
    April 28, 2023 Comments Off on Inspirational Smitty The Creator Rises from the Streets of Little Haiti to Global Fame
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    March 12, 2023 Comments Off on Lord Sonny The Unifier Makes Truth Creative with ‘America’s Newest Hitmaker’
  • For Famed Rock Photog, Wet Leg Reminiscent of Early Days of Queen
    August 15, 2022 Comments Off on For Famed Rock Photog, Wet Leg Reminiscent of Early Days of Queen
  • Robert Plant and Alison Krauss ‘Raising The Roof’ Tour Heads West
    July 21, 2022 Comments Off on Robert Plant and Alison Krauss ‘Raising The Roof’ Tour Heads West

California Rocker®

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    RIP: Robbie Robertson, Songwriter Who ‘Drove Old Dixie Down,’ Passes Away at 80
    August 10, 2023 Comments Off on RIP: Robbie Robertson, Songwriter Who ‘Drove Old Dixie Down,’ Passes Away at 80
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    Release: The Ocean Blue Opens ‘Davy Jones’ Locker’ Again, Drops New Video + Track
    August 7, 2023 Comments Off on Release: The Ocean Blue Opens ‘Davy Jones’ Locker’ Again, Drops New Video + Track
  • Releases: Brian Setzer, Nils Lofgren Albums Lead the New Music of the Week
    July 21, 2023 Comments Off on Releases: Brian Setzer, Nils Lofgren Albums Lead the New Music of the Week
  • Sparks - Photos by LUIS MORENO
    Review + Photos: Sparks and They Might Be Giants Light it Up at The Hollywood Bowl
    July 19, 2023 Comments Off on Review + Photos: Sparks and They Might Be Giants Light it Up at The Hollywood Bowl
  • Star Party, The Binges and Ames Flames Draw Crowds to the Redwood for Donny Popejoy + Pope Tribute
    July 4, 2023 Comments Off on Star Party, The Binges and Ames Flames Draw Crowds to the Redwood for Donny Popejoy + Pope Tribute

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    Filmmaker and Musician, Tom DiCillo, Captures the Heart with Emotive ‘Stars’ Video
    January 31, 2025 Comments Off on Filmmaker and Musician, Tom DiCillo, Captures the Heart with Emotive ‘Stars’ Video
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    Morrison Hotel Gallery Presents ‘Parental Advisory: Explicit Images,’ Photos of Hip Hop’s Greats
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