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Orville Peck and Friends – Including Beck – Ride the Range at Hollywood Palladium

November 8, 2024 News Comments Off on Orville Peck and Friends – Including Beck – Ride the Range at Hollywood Palladium

Photos and review by ALYSON CAMUS LOS ANGELES – Orville Peck always introduces himself just as Johnny Cash used to: “Hello, I’m Orville Peck!” he announced when he took the stage at the Palladium on […]

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Suzy Starlite and Simon Campbell Release New Single, ‘The Voting Machine’

November 5, 2024 News Comments Off on Suzy Starlite and Simon Campbell Release New Single, ‘The Voting Machine’

Release – In time for Election Day, husband and wife team Suzy Starlite and Simon Campbell unleash their enlightening new single “The Voting Machine.” “The Voting Machine” is the second offering from the duo’s third […]

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Duran Duran Thrills on Halloween at Madison Square Garden – Barry Levine Review

November 3, 2024 News Comments Off on Duran Duran Thrills on Halloween at Madison Square Garden – Barry Levine Review

Duran Duran at Madison Square Garden Oct. 31, 2024 Review by BARRY LEVINE Photos by Fran Kelley Twaron and Jon Carmelli NEW YORK — “It’s a spooky little night,” Simon Le Bon told the audience. […]

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David Gilmour Show at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles Bedazzles the Senses

November 1, 2024 News Comments Off on David Gilmour Show at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles Bedazzles the Senses

Photos and review by ALYSON CAMUS LOS ANGELES – A rock legend, a laser show, and a state-of-the-art arena – just an ordinary Friday night in Los Angeles, right? Morning TV talk shows warned us […]

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The Wyland Foundation’s 31st Annual Gala to Feature Common Kings

October 30, 2024 News Comments Off on The Wyland Foundation’s 31st Annual Gala to Feature Common Kings

COSTA MESA, Calif. – Common Kings will be the featured performer at The Wyland Foundation’s 31st annual Gala and Fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 10 at the Vans headquarters and event center in Costa Mesa, Calif. […]

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Mike Garson and Judith Hill Honor David Bowie at Sun Rose in West Hollywood

October 28, 2024 News Comments Off on Mike Garson and Judith Hill Honor David Bowie at Sun Rose in West Hollywood

Photos and review by HARRIET KAPLAN WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – The Sun Rose in West Hollywood, CA, is a wonderful, intimate club that is small yet somehow spacious and airy, dotted with chairs, tables and […]

Joni Mitchell with Marcus Mumford - All photos by Alyson Camus for U.S. Rocker®
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Joni Mitchell Feted by Famous Friends for ‘The Joni Jam’ at The Hollywood Bowl

October 27, 2024 News Comments Off on Joni Mitchell Feted by Famous Friends for ‘The Joni Jam’ at The Hollywood Bowl

Photos and review by ALYSON CAMUS LOS ANGELES – Joni Mitchell delivered a spectacular three-hour show at the Hollywood Bowl last week,  performing twice in a row, and I was lucky enough to attend Sunday […]

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Chuck Ragan Drops First Solo Studio Album in 10 Years: ‘Love And Lore’

October 25, 2024 News Comments Off on Chuck Ragan Drops First Solo Studio Album in 10 Years: ‘Love And Lore’

Release – Troubadour, punker and fly fisherman Chuck Ragan has released “Love And Lore,” his latest album, via Rise Records. “This album is simply another collection of reflections and stories, day-to-day life, and realizations that […]

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Star-Studded Tribute to the Roots Rock Scene Brings ‘Western Edge’ to LA

October 23, 2024 News Comments Off on Star-Studded Tribute to the Roots Rock Scene Brings ‘Western Edge’ to LA

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Sunday night at Zebulon was a tribute to the raw sounds of 1980s “cowpunk,” “roots rock” and the Southern California bands that came out of […]

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Alice Cooper Gives a Master Class in Rock Theatrics in Manchester – Photos + Review

October 22, 2024 News Comments Off on Alice Cooper Gives a Master Class in Rock Theatrics in Manchester – Photos + Review

Photos and review by MELANIE SMITH MANCHESTER, UK – Alice Cooper’s show at Manchester’s AO Arena was nothing short of a master class in rock theatrics. At 76, Cooper proves age hasn’t dulled his sharp […]

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Brittany Howard and Michael Kiwanuka Deliver Rock, R&B and Funk at The Greek

October 21, 2024 News Comments Off on Brittany Howard and Michael Kiwanuka Deliver Rock, R&B and Funk at The Greek

Photos and review by ALYSON CAMUS LOS ANGELES – The Greek Theatre was one of the final stops of Brittany Howard and Michael Kiwanuka co-headlining tour, a truly captivating pairing. You could call it a […]

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Alice Cooper Wants to be ‘Elected,’ Throws Famous Top Hat in the Ring for President

October 20, 2024 News Comments Off on Alice Cooper Wants to be ‘Elected,’ Throws Famous Top Hat in the Ring for President

By DONNA BALANCIA Alice Cooper has thrown his famous top hat into the ring for the job of U.S. president; the raunchy rocker is running a riotous campaign to win the highest position in the […]

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George Michael’s ‘Careless Whisper’ EP Celebrates Song’s 40th Anniversary

October 18, 2024 News Comments Off on George Michael’s ‘Careless Whisper’ EP Celebrates Song’s 40th Anniversary

Release – To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the release of George Michael’s beloved, iconic song “Careless Whisper,” George Michael Entertainment, GME, and Sony Music has released the Careless Whisper EP. Careless Whisper is available […]

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PJ Harvey Speaks the Language of Her Fans, Wraps Tour in Bewitching Style

October 17, 2024 News Comments Off on PJ Harvey Speaks the Language of Her Fans, Wraps Tour in Bewitching Style

Photos and review by ALYSON CAMUS LOS ANGELES – On a beautiful fall night, PJ Harvey performed the last show of her US-Canada tour in front of a crowd that was completely captivated by her […]

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Hinds Proves Friendship to be the Power Behind Band’s Success – Photos + Review

October 16, 2024 News Comments Off on Hinds Proves Friendship to be the Power Behind Band’s Success – Photos + Review

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Carlotta Cosials and Ana Perrote of Hinds came to The Paramount filled with an effervescent vibe that spread rapidly to their fan base. In fact, […]

Korn plays final dates of 2024 tour - All photos by Julie Ann Shaw
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Korn, Spiritbox and Gojira Rock Final Dates of Massive Tour – Review + Photos

October 15, 2024 News Comments Off on Korn, Spiritbox and Gojira Rock Final Dates of Massive Tour – Review + Photos

Photos and review by JULIE ANN SHAW NAMPA, IDAHO – Boise, Idaho is not a large place. Certainly not as large as Los Angeles, where I just moved here from, but no matter how small […]

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Mannequin Pussy Takes The Bellwether by Storm

October 13, 2024 News Comments Off on Mannequin Pussy Takes The Bellwether by Storm

Photos and review by ALYSON CAMUS LOS ANGELES – Mannequin Pussy is more than just a band you see for a fun night out—they have a message, and there’s no doubt they’re a politically charged […]

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Sunflower Bean ‘Shakes’ the Crowd at EP Release Party in Los Angeles

October 11, 2024 News Comments Off on Sunflower Bean ‘Shakes’ the Crowd at EP Release Party in Los Angeles

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Sunflower Bean shook the Zebulon foundations on Wednesday night with their rock inspired tunes that often merged with metal. The band had double reasons to […]

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David Byrne and Friends’ Show ‘Amazing Humans’ Gives ‘Reasons to be Cheerful’

October 10, 2024 News Comments Off on David Byrne and Friends’ Show ‘Amazing Humans’ Gives ‘Reasons to be Cheerful’

Photos by EMILIO HERCE  NEW YORK CITY – Celebrating the fifth anniversary of Reasons to be Cheerful, the nonprofit magazine he founded, David Byrne hosted “Amazing Humans Doing Amazing Things,” an inspiring variety show at […]

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The Cure Release New Track ‘A Fragile Thing’ From Album ‘Songs Of A Lost World’

October 10, 2024 News Comments Off on The Cure Release New Track ‘A Fragile Thing’ From Album ‘Songs Of A Lost World’

Release – “A Fragile Thing” is the second track to be taken from The Cure’s first album in 16 years, Songs Of A Lost World, to be released on Nov. 1. Songs from the new […]

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Blue Öyster Cult Continues 50th Anniversary Celebration with ‘Third Night’

October 9, 2024 News Comments Off on Blue Öyster Cult Continues 50th Anniversary Celebration with ‘Third Night’

Release – Riding the success of their 50th Anniversary celebration, Blue Öyster Cult is rolling into the release of 50th Anniversary Live – Third Night, the final installment of the live album celebrating the band’s […]

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Kacey Musgraves with Father John Misty and Nickel Creek Unite Fans on ‘Deeper Well’ Tour

October 7, 2024 News Comments Off on Kacey Musgraves with Father John Misty and Nickel Creek Unite Fans on ‘Deeper Well’ Tour

Photos and review by ALYSON CAMUS LOS ANGELES – Women and men were wearing sparkling cowboy hats, fancy boots, denim, and white prairie dresses for Kacey Musgraves’ much anticipated Los Angeles stop on her Deeper […]

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Dickey Betts, The Blasters and Flamin’ Groovies Get RSD Black Friday Releases

October 4, 2024 News Comments Off on Dickey Betts, The Blasters and Flamin’ Groovies Get RSD Black Friday Releases

Release – Dickey Betts, The Blasters and Flamin’ Groovies will get special Record Store Day Black Friday releases. This year, Black Friday, one of the favorite shopping days for music lovers, is Nov. 29. The […]

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The Supremes Singing The Beatles, Jackson 5, and Temptations Albums Get Reissue

October 2, 2024 News Comments Off on The Supremes Singing The Beatles, Jackson 5, and Temptations Albums Get Reissue

Release – Elemental Music’s ongoing LP reissue series, the Motown Sound Collection, reissues another trio of titles from the Detroit label’s archives: The Supremes’ A Bit Of Liverpool (in its original mono format), The Jackson […]

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Perfume Genius Show Celebrating ‘Too Bright’ at Hollywood Forever a Picturesque Portrayal

October 1, 2024 News Comments Off on Perfume Genius Show Celebrating ‘Too Bright’ at Hollywood Forever a Picturesque Portrayal

Photos and review by ALYSON CAMUS – HOLLYWOOD – There are some albums you listen to a few times after their release, and there are some albums that stay with you forever. I still consider […]

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Green Day Fires Up Petco Park with Epic Anniversary Show – Photos + Review

September 30, 2024 News Comments Off on Green Day Fires Up Petco Park with Epic Anniversary Show – Photos + Review

Photos and review by SYLVIA GARCIA BORGO – SAN DIEGO – San Diego’s Petco Park was set ablaze with energy as Green Day took the stage for an unforgettable night celebrating the 30th anniversary of […]

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