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Rodrigo Y Gabriela Set Tour Dates to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Self-Titled Album

December 11, 2025 News Comments Off on Rodrigo Y Gabriela Set Tour Dates to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Self-Titled Album

Rodrigo y Gabriela will mark the 20th anniversary of their self-titled 2006 debut album with a series of shows featuring the duo performing the collection in its entirety. The dates begin May 6 at Albuquerque, […]

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Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards Features Paul Anka, Marlee Matlin, Kasi Lemmons

December 10, 2025 News Comments Off on Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards Features Paul Anka, Marlee Matlin, Kasi Lemmons

Photos by ALYSON CAMUS LOS ANGELES – US Rocker captured several wins at the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards led by Alyson Camus who took home a first-place honor for her action photo of […]

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David Byrne Adds More North American Tour Dates to 2026 Schedule

December 8, 2025 News Comments Off on David Byrne Adds More North American Tour Dates to 2026 Schedule

David Byrne has announced another run of North American dates kicking off April 4 in Vancouver and concluding May 17 in Baltimore. Byrne will also perform at Big Ears Festival and Coachella Valley Music and […]

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The Damned Drops Video + Single ‘See Emily Play’ off New Album

December 4, 2025 News Comments Off on The Damned Drops Video + Single ‘See Emily Play’ off New Album

The second video/single from The Damned’s forthcoming rock covers album, NOT LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE, is out now. The track “See Emily Play” is a vibrant reinterpretation of Pink Floyd’s psychedelic classic and is accompanied by […]

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Jay Som Returns to Adoring Crowds at The Roxy in Support of Album ‘Belong’

November 26, 2025 News Comments Off on Jay Som Returns to Adoring Crowds at The Roxy in Support of Album ‘Belong’

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Jay Som (moniker for Melina Duterte) played The Roxy to an adoring crowd on a Sunday night. Per Duterte, this was her first Los Angeles […]

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Guns N’ Roses World Tour 2026 Includes Stops in Los Angeles, East Rutherford, Las Vegas

November 24, 2025 News Comments Off on Guns N’ Roses World Tour 2026 Includes Stops in Los Angeles, East Rutherford, Las Vegas

Guns N’ Roses will hit the road again in the spring and summer 2026, with shows across Europe and the US, including performances at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., East Rutherford, N.J., and Las […]

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Nashville’s Laney Jones and the Spirits Drop Self-Titled Record and Accompanying Vid

November 21, 2025 News Comments Off on Nashville’s Laney Jones and the Spirits Drop Self-Titled Record and Accompanying Vid

Nashville-based rock outfit Laney Jones and the Spirits have released their self-titled debut album and share a video for the single “Bitch Year.” The band is fronted by Laney Jones and rounded out by her […]

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Jail Guitar Doors USA, Founded by Wayne Kramer, Rocks Record Party at CAPO Center

November 19, 2025 News Comments Off on Jail Guitar Doors USA, Founded by Wayne Kramer, Rocks Record Party at CAPO Center

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – One of the stronger November storms on record passed through Los Angeles on Saturday night, but inside The C.A.P.O. Center all was of good cheer. […]

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Hotel Mira Impresses with ‘Pity Party’ and ‘The After Party’ Tour Stop – Photos + Review

November 17, 2025 News Comments Off on Hotel Mira Impresses with ‘Pity Party’ and ‘The After Party’ Tour Stop – Photos + Review

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Hotel Mira walked out onto the Zebulon stage with Beastie Boys’ “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” playing over the speakers. The band, […]

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Jason Heath & The Greedy Souls Honor Mentor Wayne Kramer with New Album – Interview

November 16, 2025 News Comments Off on Jason Heath & The Greedy Souls Honor Mentor Wayne Kramer with New Album – Interview

Jason Heath & The Greedy Souls have released a high-energy album called “Earth Fire Water Airborne.” The ever-charitable frontman sat down to talk with US Rocker about his mentor, Wayne Kramer, new music, and the […]

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Cheap Trick Drop 21st Album ‘All Washed Up’ and Announce Tour Dates

November 14, 2025 News Comments Off on Cheap Trick Drop 21st Album ‘All Washed Up’ and Announce Tour Dates

Cheap Trick have released their 21st studio album, called “All Washed Up.” The group has also dropped a video for the track “The Riff That Won’t Quit.” The album, released via BMG, is available digitally […]

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‘Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh’ Auction Gives Famous Rocker a Chance to ‘Get More Stuff’

November 12, 2025 News Comments Off on ‘Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh’ Auction Gives Famous Rocker a Chance to ‘Get More Stuff’

Joe Walsh will auction more than 800 of his beloved items, including guitars and amps, live at the Troubadour on Dec. 16 and 17 via Julien’s Auctions, it was announced. The event, which also includes […]

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Substance Fest Delivers a Range of Sound Across Three Stages at Belasco

November 11, 2025 News Comments Off on Substance Fest Delivers a Range of Sound Across Three Stages at Belasco

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – The Substance Fest took over the Belasco where eye liner and black leather was the rage for concert attendees. The Friday night fans showed their […]

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony Takes Center Stage in LA

November 9, 2025 News Comments Off on Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony Takes Center Stage in LA

LOS ANGELES – Cyndi Lauper and Jack White made acceptance speeches at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony that urged viewers to follow their dreams regardless of limitations. Highlights from the […]

Brian Wilson Live at the Roxy Theatre - Photo by Paul Natkin
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‘Brian Wilson: Live at the Roxy Theatre’ Reissued to Honor Beach Boys Founder

November 7, 2025 News Comments Off on ‘Brian Wilson: Live at the Roxy Theatre’ Reissued to Honor Beach Boys Founder

“Brian Wilson: Live at the Roxy Theatre (25th Anniversary Edition)” is out now via Oglio Records—the first official Brian Wilson release since his passing on June 11, 2025. Captured over two sold-out nights in April […]

Jim Peterik to release new album - story posted on US Rocker
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Jim Peterik & World Stage Drop New Track and Set Release Date for ‘Duet’ LP

November 6, 2025 News Comments Off on Jim Peterik & World Stage Drop New Track and Set Release Date for ‘Duet’ LP

Jim Peterik & World Stage share the new single, “Between Two Fires (feat. Kevin Cronin),” taken from the upcoming album, “River of Music: The Power of Duets, Vol. 1.” The album is set for a […]

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Low Cut Connie Drops Single + Video ‘Settle Down,’ Sets 2026 Solo Tour Dates

November 5, 2025 News Comments Off on Low Cut Connie Drops Single + Video ‘Settle Down,’ Sets 2026 Solo Tour Dates

Philadelphia-based rock & roll artist Low Cut Connie released his emotive new single “Settle Down.” The song was written from the perspective of a parent who, while trying to raise children in modern America, witnesses […]

The Cure will appear in movie theaters worldwide in December - Photo by Donna Balancia
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The Cure Hit The Big Screen with ‘The Cure: The Show Of A Lost World’ Concert Film

November 3, 2025 News Comments Off on The Cure Hit The Big Screen with ‘The Cure: The Show Of A Lost World’ Concert Film

The Cure will hit the big screen this December with a film of the London concert for the album “Songs Of A Lost World.” “The Cure: The Show Of A Lost World” is being released […]

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U.S. Rocker Staff Nabs 8 Finalist Spots in Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards

October 31, 2025 News Comments Off on U.S. Rocker Staff Nabs 8 Finalist Spots in Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards

STAFF REPORT LOS ANGELES – The staffers of US Rocker have been honored with eight finalist designations in the National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards, it was announced. US Rocker covers music and entertainment across […]

Jackson Browne was among those who celebrated Warren Zevon - Photos by Alyson Camus for US Rocker
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Warren Zevon Gets Starry Celebration from Music’s Finest at Wild Honey Event

October 30, 2025 News Comments Off on Warren Zevon Gets Starry Celebration from Music’s Finest at Wild Honey Event

Photos and review by ALYSON CAMUS LOS ANGELES – Warren Zevon may have been dead for 22 years, but his music was fully alive at the United Theater in downtown Los Angeles. A plethora of […]

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Philadelphia’s WMMR Announces Passing of Radio Legend Pierre Robert

October 30, 2025 News Comments Off on Philadelphia’s WMMR Announces Passing of Radio Legend Pierre Robert

Philadelphia radio station WMMR announced the passing of radio legend Pierre Robert. Robert was found in his home on Wednesday, Oct. 29, by police, according to reports. WMMR posted a statement on the website. “We […]

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Kirk Hammett, Adam Clayton, Tommy Lee Items Hit the Block at Julien’s Auctions

October 29, 2025 News Comments Off on Kirk Hammett, Adam Clayton, Tommy Lee Items Hit the Block at Julien’s Auctions

Julien’s Auctions’ highly-anticipated “Played, Worn, & Torn” event storms back into Music City on November 20-21, set against the historic backdrop of the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum inside Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium. This year’s […]

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Jason Isbell Adds New Tour Dates Including Boston, Philadelphia, and LA

October 28, 2025 News Comments Off on Jason Isbell Adds New Tour Dates Including Boston, Philadelphia, and LA

Jason Isbell will play new tour dates in 2026 with his band the 400 Unit, in addition to a recently announced solo tour across North America in support of his acoustic album “Foxes in the […]

Felly delivers emotive performance at The Echo - Photos by Notes From Vivace
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Felly Makes ‘Waves,’ Opener Breakup Shoes ‘Dreams’ at The Echo in LA

October 26, 2025 News Comments Off on Felly Makes ‘Waves,’ Opener Breakup Shoes ‘Dreams’ at The Echo in LA

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – The prolific songwriter Felly (moniker for Christian Robert Felner) dropped by The Echo during his For The Crows tour to promote his recently released Ambroxyde […]

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Billy Joel Collectors Event Closes out Popular Long Island Exhibit at LIMEHOF

October 24, 2025 News Comments Off on Billy Joel Collectors Event Closes out Popular Long Island Exhibit at LIMEHOF

STONY BROOK, N.Y. – The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) will be “movin’ out” the extremely popular Billy Joel, My Life: A Piano Man’s Journey exhibit with a special event called […]

Avett Brothers and Mike Patton form new group - Courtesy image
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Avett Brothers and Mike Patton to Release Album, Play Big Ears Fest in Knoxville

October 23, 2025 News Comments Off on Avett Brothers and Mike Patton to Release Album, Play Big Ears Fest in Knoxville

AVTT/PTTN, a collaboration between The Avett Brothers and Mike Patton, will release the new album “AVTT/PTTN” next month. The group will make its festival debut at Big Ears in Knoxville, Tennessee, on March 28, 2026. […]

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