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‘Rock the Ryman’ Teams with Gibson to Honor Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, John Oates Hosts

July 31, 2026 News Comments Off on ‘Rock the Ryman’ Teams with Gibson to Honor Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, John Oates Hosts

Rock the Ryman will return to the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on Sept. 1. Celebrating the intersection of Rock & Roll and Country music, Rock the Ryman returns for the second time to honor […]

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The Beatles to Release ‘Rubber Soul’ Special Edition, ‘Michelle’ Previews Now

July 30, 2026 News Comments Off on The Beatles to Release ‘Rubber Soul’ Special Edition, ‘Michelle’ Previews Now

The Beatles will release an expanded special edition of “Rubber Soul” on Oct. 2 via Universal Music Group and Apple Corps Ltd. The Beatles have also released a new visualizer for “Michelle (Take 1),” an […]

Corey Glover gives emotive performance fronting One Tribe Nation - Photos by Notes From Vivace US Rocker
By NOTES FROM VIVACE

One Tribe Nation Fronted by Corey Glover of Living Colour Takes the Stage by Storm in LA

July 29, 2026 News Comments Off on One Tribe Nation Fronted by Corey Glover of Living Colour Takes the Stage by Storm in LA

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – The band One Tribe Nation is a blend of rock, funk, soul, Afro-Latin rhythms, jazz, and world music. They’re led by founder Michael Sanders and […]

Gracie and Rachel - Photos by NOTES FROM VIVACE for US Rocker
By NOTES FROM VIVACE

Pop Duo Gracie and Rachel Charm the Crowd at ‘If We Could, Would We’ Show in LA

July 28, 2026 News Comments Off on Pop Duo Gracie and Rachel Charm the Crowd at ‘If We Could, Would We’ Show in LA

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – The chamber pop duo Gracie and Rachel (Gracie Coates and Rachel Ruggles) recently released their third studio album “If We Could, Would We.” The album […]

Musicians

The Ramones to be Honored with a Star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame

July 26, 2026 News Comments Off on The Ramones to be Honored with a Star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame

The Ramones will get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, it was announced last week and the New York punkers and their pals will be celebrating this year’s 50th anniversary of the band’s […]

Musicians

My Morning Jacket, Little Feat and a Bob Weir Jam at Great South Bay Music Fest Sunday

July 25, 2026 News Comments Off on My Morning Jacket, Little Feat and a Bob Weir Jam at Great South Bay Music Fest Sunday

My Morning Jacket, Little Feat and a Bob Weir Celebration are the highlights for Sunday’s music at the Great South Bay Music Festival in Patchogue, N.Y. Long Island’s longest running outdoor fest which celebrates its […]

Musicians

The Revivalists Drop Album ‘Get It Honest,’ Hit the Road for U.S. Tour and Festivals

July 24, 2026 News Comments Off on The Revivalists Drop Album ‘Get It Honest,’ Hit the Road for U.S. Tour and Festivals

The Revivalists have released “Get It Honest,” the band’s first full-length album in more than three years, it was announced. The album is available via Concord Records. “Get It Honest” is the sixth studio album […]

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East Coast Rocker®

Young The Giant, Valerie June, to Perform at Annapolis Songwriters Fest in September

July 22, 2026 News Comments Off on Young The Giant, Valerie June, to Perform at Annapolis Songwriters Fest in September

Young The Giant and Tennessee songstress Valerie June will headline the fifth annual Annapolis Songwriters Festival to be held in Maryland’s capital, from Sept. 10 through Sept. 13. Young The Giant is known for its […]

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By ALYSON CAMUS

Jackson Browne, Beck, Bill Murray, Celebrate Wes Anderson Films at Hollywood Bowl

July 20, 2026 News Comments Off on Jackson Browne, Beck, Bill Murray, Celebrate Wes Anderson Films at Hollywood Bowl

Photos and review by ALYSON CAMUS LOS ANGELES – Three sold-out nights at the Hollywood Bowl celebrated filmmaker Wes Anderson and his unique gift for selecting music for his deeply personal films. An all-star lineup […]

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By AMES FLAMES

Ames Flames: Betty Blowtorch was Born with a Lighter, Some Hairspray and Amazing Music

July 19, 2026 News Comments Off on Ames Flames: Betty Blowtorch was Born with a Lighter, Some Hairspray and Amazing Music

By AMES FLAMES LOS ANGELES – My time with Betty Blowtorch was never a dull moment beginning with their debut show in January of 1998. They created and played amazing music and put on a […]

The Bacon Brothers take their 'Forosoco' Music on the Road - Photo by Leslie Berg / US Rocker
By DONNA BALANCIA

The Bacon Brothers Take ‘Forosoco’ Music on Tour and The Fans Feel the Brotherly Love

July 16, 2026 News Comments Off on The Bacon Brothers Take ‘Forosoco’ Music on Tour and The Fans Feel the Brotherly Love

By DONNA BALANCIA DEWEY BEACH, De. – The Bacon Brothers – AKA actor Kevin Bacon and composer brother Michael – put on a musical performance that blends folk, rock, soul and country they call “Forosoco.” […]

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Chris Stapleton, Chaka Khan, Queen Latifa, Smashing Pumpkins Celebrate America in LA

July 15, 2026 News Comments Off on Chris Stapleton, Chaka Khan, Queen Latifa, Smashing Pumpkins Celebrate America in LA

Photos and review by ALYSON CAMUS LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles celebrated America’s 250th birthday over the Fourth of July weekend with a three-hour concert, fireworks, a drone show, and, of course, plenty of food […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Anne Richmond Boston Makes Listeners Happy with ‘New’ Album, 30 Years in the Making

July 12, 2026 News Comments Off on Anne Richmond Boston Makes Listeners Happy with ‘New’ Album, 30 Years in the Making

‘I Should Be Happy’ Album Underscores Singer’s Perseverance By DONNA BALANCIA Anne Richmond Boston has released “I Should Be Happy” and she and listeners are truly happy as this excellent album has finally gotten a […]

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Live Reviews

Professor & The Madman Track ‘Tolerant World’ Highlights New Album, ‘Dreamworld’

July 10, 2026 News Comments Off on Professor & The Madman Track ‘Tolerant World’ Highlights New Album, ‘Dreamworld’

“Tolerant World” is just one of the new upbeat tracks to be discovered on the upcoming album by Professor & The Madman called “Dreamworld,” out in August. The rock group is fronted by songwriters Sean […]

Live Reviews

The Cranberries Present ‘Live at The London Astoria II, 1994’ Album in August

July 9, 2026 News Comments Off on The Cranberries Present ‘Live at The London Astoria II, 1994’ Album in August

The moment between The Cranberries’ debut “Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We?” (1993) and their commercial breakthrough “No Need to Argue” (1994) was a pivotal time for the soon-to-be worldwide stars. Feeding […]

Interviews

‘I Didn’t Know Who He Was’ Gary U.S. Bonds Says Re Springsteen on Ganbarg Podcast

July 8, 2026 News Comments Off on ‘I Didn’t Know Who He Was’ Gary U.S. Bonds Says Re Springsteen on Ganbarg Podcast

More than 60 years after his first hits, Gary U.S. Bonds remains one of the true architects of American Rock ‘N’ Roll. His stories are as vibrant as the music itself, making this a fascinating […]

Musicians

Wesley Stace Makes a Stand with ‘One Last Heist’ But Seems an Unlikely Final Chapter

July 6, 2026 News Comments Off on Wesley Stace Makes a Stand with ‘One Last Heist’ But Seems an Unlikely Final Chapter

For Wesley Stace, formerly (and occasionally still) known as John Wesley Harding, could it really be the final hurrah? Stace will release his album, “One Last Heist” via Pravda Records, Sept. 2 on 12-inch LP […]

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All-American Rejects, Boys II Men, Clint Black + More at Nashville’s July 4 Weekend Party

July 3, 2026 News Comments Off on All-American Rejects, Boys II Men, Clint Black + More at Nashville’s July 4 Weekend Party

The Fun Starts Today for 250th Extravaganza Nashville is pulling out all the stops with the 2026 Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th, a rip-roaring, 5-stage, all-encompassing extravaganza in honor of America’s 250th birthday […]

Musicians

Hollywood Vampires Drop ‘Raise The Dead’ Video Ahead of New Live Album

July 1, 2026 News Comments Off on Hollywood Vampires Drop ‘Raise The Dead’ Video Ahead of New Live Album

Hollywood Vampires, the rock supergroup consisting of Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, Joe Perry, and Tommy Henriksen, will release a new live album, “At Montreux Jazz Festival,” and have dropped a new video. The album is […]

California Rocker®

  • Tinlicker ‘Moves’ the Audience With Dazzling Audio-Visual Performance in Los Angeles
    October 13, 2026 Comments Off on Tinlicker ‘Moves’ the Audience With Dazzling Audio-Visual Performance in Los Angeles
  • Wednesday Week Reunites With Live Shows, an EP of Beloved Covers + New Video – Watch
    October 11, 2026 Comments Off on Wednesday Week Reunites With Live Shows, an EP of Beloved Covers + New Video – Watch
  • Sass Jordan, Rock Vocalist, Songwriter, and ‘Irreplaceable Being of Light ,’ Passes at 65
    October 5, 2026 Comments Off on Sass Jordan, Rock Vocalist, Songwriter, and ‘Irreplaceable Being of Light ,’ Passes at 65
  • Castle Rat rocked the fans in Los Angeles - Photos (c) 2026 by Notes From Vivace
    Castle Rat Rocks Tunes of Ancient Lore in Support of New Album ‘The Bestiary’
    October 4, 2026 Comments Off on Castle Rat Rocks Tunes of Ancient Lore in Support of New Album ‘The Bestiary’
  • Sébastien Tellier Delivers French Flavor to the Fans in Support of Album ‘Kiss The Beast’
    September 28, 2026 Comments Off on Sébastien Tellier Delivers French Flavor to the Fans in Support of Album ‘Kiss The Beast’

Classic US Rocker Reviews

  • Them Guns Hit Bullseye with Attaloss, What-A-Funk, at Hollywood’s Viper Room
    July 12, 2015 Comments Off on Them Guns Hit Bullseye with Attaloss, What-A-Funk, at Hollywood’s Viper Room
  • US Rocker Magazine Professor and the Madman California Rocker
    Professor & The Madman Track ‘Tolerant World’ Highlights New Album, ‘Dreamworld’
    July 10, 2026 Comments Off on Professor & The Madman Track ‘Tolerant World’ Highlights New Album, ‘Dreamworld’
  • VIDEO: CHVRCHES Turns The Greek into Dance Party on Love Is Dead Tour
    September 24, 2018 Comments Off on VIDEO: CHVRCHES Turns The Greek into Dance Party on Love Is Dead Tour
  • Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Captivates Hearts and Minds – At The Greek Theatre and The Egyptian Movie House
    July 9, 2017 Comments Off on Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Captivates Hearts and Minds – At The Greek Theatre and The Egyptian Movie House
  • Grace McKagan Heats Up The Harvard and Stone Stage in Hollywood
    November 17, 2021 Comments Off on Grace McKagan Heats Up The Harvard and Stone Stage in Hollywood

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  • Switchfoot and Anberlin are on tour - Photos by Notes From Vivace
    Switchfoot and Anberlin Get the Crowds Hopping on the LA Stop of ‘Forever Now’ Tour
    October 29, 2026 Comments Off on Switchfoot and Anberlin Get the Crowds Hopping on the LA Stop of ‘Forever Now’ Tour
  • Substance Fest at The Belasco in LA Delivers Goth in all its Glory to the Faithful Fans
    October 26, 2026 Comments Off on Substance Fest at The Belasco in LA Delivers Goth in all its Glory to the Faithful Fans
  • Deep Purple Release Video for Title Track of Latest Album, ‘Splat!’ – Watch Here
    October 23, 2026 Comments Off on Deep Purple Release Video for Title Track of Latest Album, ‘Splat!’ – Watch Here

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East Coast Rocker

  • Long Island Music and Entertainment and Hall of Fame Hosts Second Annual Music Film Fest
    August 28, 2026 Comments Off on Long Island Music and Entertainment and Hall of Fame Hosts Second Annual Music Film Fest
  • Young The Giant, ASF, Annapolis, US Rocker
    Young The Giant, Valerie June, to Perform at Annapolis Songwriters Fest in September
    July 22, 2026 Comments Off on Young The Giant, Valerie June, to Perform at Annapolis Songwriters Fest in September
  • The Amish Outlaws rock the crowds - Photo by Donna Balancia
    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
  • Lord Sonny The Unifier Makes Truth Creative with ‘America’s Newest Hitmaker’
    March 12, 2023 Comments Off on Lord Sonny The Unifier Makes Truth Creative with ‘America’s Newest Hitmaker’

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Vintage Interviews

  • Timothy White - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
    Morrison Hotel Gallery Presents ‘Parental Advisory: Explicit Images,’ Photos of Hip Hop’s Greats
    September 16, 2016 Comments Off on Morrison Hotel Gallery Presents ‘Parental Advisory: Explicit Images,’ Photos of Hip Hop’s Greats
  • Chris Stapleton, Chaka Khan, Queen Latifa, Smashing Pumpkins Celebrate America in LA
    July 15, 2026 Comments Off on Chris Stapleton, Chaka Khan, Queen Latifa, Smashing Pumpkins Celebrate America in LA
  • Robert Smith, Simon and Reeves - Photo by Donna Balancia
    The Cure Drop ‘Warsong (Chino Moreno Remix)’ off Upcoming ‘Mixes Of A Lost World’
    May 2, 2025 Comments Off on The Cure Drop ‘Warsong (Chino Moreno Remix)’ off Upcoming ‘Mixes Of A Lost World’
  • Stevie Salas California Rocker
    How Rock Stars Pick Their Guitars: Stevie Salas
    March 13, 2014 Comments Off on How Rock Stars Pick Their Guitars: Stevie Salas
  • Podcast: Elliott Smith Album ‘Figure 8’ Turns 20, Reporter Still Seeks ‘Justice’
    April 7, 2020 Comments Off on Podcast: Elliott Smith Album ‘Figure 8’ Turns 20, Reporter Still Seeks ‘Justice’
  • Kirk Hammett, Adam Clayton, Tommy Lee Items Hit the Block at Julien’s Auctions
    October 29, 2025 Comments Off on Kirk Hammett, Adam Clayton, Tommy Lee Items Hit the Block at Julien’s Auctions
  • British Punk’s Prolific Colin Newman: The Band Wire is Not Just Some Heritage Group from The 1970s
    April 4, 2017 Comments Off on British Punk’s Prolific Colin Newman: The Band Wire is Not Just Some Heritage Group from The 1970s

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