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MISSIO Shows Off Talents Ranging From Emotive Grit to High Speed Madness

February 28, 2025 News Comments Off on MISSIO Shows Off Talents Ranging From Emotive Grit to High Speed Madness

Photos and review by JULIE ANN SHAW BOISE, Id. – In order to enter the Knitting Factory I had to walk down an alley and pass a smash burger stand that smelled so good that […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Gene Hackman, Wife Betsy Arakawa and Dog Possibly Died from Carbon Monoxide: Cops

February 27, 2025 News Comments Off on Gene Hackman, Wife Betsy Arakawa and Dog Possibly Died from Carbon Monoxide: Cops

By DONNA BALANCIA  Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog were found dead in his Santa Fe, N.M. home and an investigation is ongoing into the cause of their deaths, police said. The actor’s daughter […]

By PATRICK O'HEFFERNAN

Patrick O Review: Samantha Fish Single ‘Sweet Southern Sounds’ Captivates

February 25, 2025 News Comments Off on Patrick O Review: Samantha Fish Single ‘Sweet Southern Sounds’ Captivates

By PATRICK O’HEFFERNAN Samantha Fish is all over the internet now. Seems I can’t log on to any social media and not get rocked by her songs. Her latest track is “Sweet Southern Sounds” off […]

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Somebody Someone AKA Aubrey Hays Captivates the Hotel Cafe Crowd in LA

February 23, 2025 News Comments Off on Somebody Someone AKA Aubrey Hays Captivates the Hotel Cafe Crowd in LA

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Somebody Someone (the moniker for Aubrey Hays) dropped by Hotel Cafe to perform a well received set that mesmerized the audience. The audience’s attentiveness perhaps […]

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Vampire Weekend Announces 2025 Tour with Stops in Philly, Charleston and Miami

February 21, 2025 News Comments Off on Vampire Weekend Announces 2025 Tour with Stops in Philly, Charleston and Miami

Release – Following a successful 2024 tour, Vampire Weekend have announced their return to global stages this summer. Since the release of their rapturously received fifth studio album, Only God Was Above Us (Columbia Records), […]

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The Drake Gives Partners with Save The Music Foundation to Celebrate Music Education

February 21, 2025 News Comments Off on The Drake Gives Partners with Save The Music Foundation to Celebrate Music Education

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Staff Report – The Drake Gives, in partnership with Save The Music Foundation, presented a community-wide celebration of the power of music at Katella High School in Anaheim, Calif.  Students, parents and […]

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Paul McCartney’s ‘Rediscovered’ 1963-64 Photos of The Beatles to Exhibit at Gagosian

February 19, 2025 News Comments Off on Paul McCartney’s ‘Rediscovered’ 1963-64 Photos of The Beatles to Exhibit at Gagosian

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – An exhibition of recently rediscovered 1963-64 photographs of The Beatles by Paul McCartney—including some previously unseen—will be held at the Gagosian gallery in Beverly Hills this April through June, it was […]

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Melvins 1983 Return with ‘Thunderball’ Album and New Track ‘Victory of the Pyramids’

February 18, 2025 News Comments Off on Melvins 1983 Return with ‘Thunderball’ Album and New Track ‘Victory of the Pyramids’

Release – Melvins 1983, the raw and unfiltered incarnation of the legendary band featuring Buzz Osborne and original Melvins drummer, Mike Dillard, return with “Thunderball” – their first full-length album in four years, out April […]

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Review + Photos: Cursive Celebrates 10th LP ‘Devourer’ at The Regent in LA

February 16, 2025 News Comments Off on Review + Photos: Cursive Celebrates 10th LP ‘Devourer’ at The Regent in LA

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE –  LOS ANGELES – The Midwest emo band Cursive pulled into The Regent Theater to celebrate the release of their 10th LP “Devourer” . . . hold that […]

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Avicii Track ‘Forever Yours – Tim’s 2016 Ibiza Version’ + Video Released

February 14, 2025 News Comments Off on Avicii Track ‘Forever Yours – Tim’s 2016 Ibiza Version’ + Video Released

Avicii’s “Forever Yours – Tim’s 2016 Ibiza Version” single has been released in response to fans’ reactions to two Netflix documentaries: “Avicii: I’m Tim” and the concert film “Avicii: My Last Show,” which began streaming […]

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Dolly Parton Introduces a Pinot Noir to her Signature Dolly Wines Lineup

February 12, 2025 News Comments Off on Dolly Parton Introduces a Pinot Noir to her Signature Dolly Wines Lineup

Release – Dolly Parton is reclaiming red this Valentine’s Day season by releasing her signature Dolly Wines Pinot Noir, the same month the song “Jolene” was released 51 years ago. “For many years I have […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Lotti Golden, Gino Vannelli, Chick Corea, Midlife Crisis Return with Romantic Releases

February 9, 2025 News Comments Off on Lotti Golden, Gino Vannelli, Chick Corea, Midlife Crisis Return with Romantic Releases

US Rocker Video Playlist for February Lotti Golden: ‘Dance To The Rhythm Of Love’ Lotti Golden, the legendary NYC singer-songwriter has returned with the reissue of her landmark debut album, “Motor-Cycle,” set to drop Friday, […]

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Lo Moon Energizes The Roxy in LA on Their ‘I Wish You Way More Than Luck’ Tour

February 7, 2025 News Comments Off on Lo Moon Energizes The Roxy in LA on Their ‘I Wish You Way More Than Luck’ Tour

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Lo Moon entered the final stretch of their “I Wish You Way More Than Luck” tour across the US with a stop in their hometown […]

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Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Introduces Documentary Film Fest

February 6, 2025 News Comments Off on Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Introduces Documentary Film Fest

STONY BROOK, NY – The inaugural Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Music Documentary Film Festival will take place from August 8-10 at LIMEHOF’s museum in Stony Brook, N.Y., it was announced. Entries […]

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LA Gives Back: Fire Relief Event at The Bellwether Brings Together Music Community

February 2, 2025 News Comments Off on LA Gives Back: Fire Relief Event at The Bellwether Brings Together Music Community

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Starting at around 10:30 a.m. on January 7th in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles county witnessed the start of a series of wildfires. Later in the […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

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  • Carter Vail Single ‘Ants In My Room’ Depicts Just That, With a Little ‘Extra’ – Review
    February 1, 2026 Comments Off on Carter Vail Single ‘Ants In My Room’ Depicts Just That, With a Little ‘Extra’ – Review
  • Alice Cooper Says Hitting The Stage Keeps Him Young on Rock & Roll High School Podcast
    January 16, 2026 Comments Off on Alice Cooper Says Hitting The Stage Keeps Him Young on Rock & Roll High School Podcast
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    January 13, 2026 Comments Off on Father John Misty, Trombone Shorty and Grace Potter Headline Winnetka Music Festival

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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’
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    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
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    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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Vintage Interviews

  • Philadelphia Folk Fest 2025 Previews with Larry Ahearn, Lili Añel, Cloudbelly, Max Davey
    March 25, 2025 Comments Off on Philadelphia Folk Fest 2025 Previews with Larry Ahearn, Lili Añel, Cloudbelly, Max Davey
  • Space Hurricane: Band’s Meeting Through Want Ads Gets Good Response
    August 7, 2015 Comments Off on Space Hurricane: Band’s Meeting Through Want Ads Gets Good Response
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    EXCLUSIVE: Innovative Leisure’s Waterhouse ‘Grateful’ Allah-Las, Fans, OK After Attack Attempt
    August 23, 2017 Comments Off on EXCLUSIVE: Innovative Leisure’s Waterhouse ‘Grateful’ Allah-Las, Fans, OK After Attack Attempt
  • No Values Punk Festival Delivers Danzig, Iggy and Crowd Surfers to Pomona
    June 11, 2024 Comments Off on No Values Punk Festival Delivers Danzig, Iggy and Crowd Surfers to Pomona
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    Jesika Von Rabbit Devoted to The Music
    December 5, 2017 Comments Off on Jesika Von Rabbit Devoted to The Music
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    The Dogs of Detroit: Old School Punk Rock Pros Weather The Years, Fetch New Fan Base
    October 8, 2015 Comments Off on The Dogs of Detroit: Old School Punk Rock Pros Weather The Years, Fetch New Fan Base
  • Billy Joel Symposium to Take Place in June, Long Island Hall Seeking Research Papers
    January 8, 2026 Comments Off on Billy Joel Symposium to Take Place in June, Long Island Hall Seeking Research Papers




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