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Lemonheads to Tour in Support of Townes Van Zandt Tribute Album ‘Townesville’

November 11, 2026 News Comments Off on Lemonheads to Tour in Support of Townes Van Zandt Tribute Album ‘Townesville’

The Lemonheads will release a full-length studio album, “Townesville,” a collection dedicated entirely to the songs of legendary Texas songwriter Townes Van Zandt. The band will support the album release with a major U.S. tour […]

By JOHN DALY

Pittsburgh Rock Legend, Donnie Iris, Known as ‘King Cool,’ Passes Away at 83

November 9, 2026 News Comments Off on Pittsburgh Rock Legend, Donnie Iris, Known as ‘King Cool,’ Passes Away at 83

Beloved rock musician Donnie Iris, known for hits like “Ah Leah!” and “The Rapper,” passed away from bladder cancer on Oct. 26, according to family. He was 83. Born in New Castle, and raised in […]

Musicians

Nick Cave to Tour ‘Conversations’ Talk and Music Show in North America Through 2027

November 8, 2026 News Comments Off on Nick Cave to Tour ‘Conversations’ Talk and Music Show in North America Through 2027

Nick Cave has announced Conversations With Nick Cave: An Evening of Talk and Music, the 2027 iteration of his wildly popular 2019 tour of the same name. The evening is a mixture of audience questions […]

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Christine and the Queens Requests a ‘Rendez-Vous’ in Two Languages on New Single

November 5, 2026 News Comments Off on Christine and the Queens Requests a ‘Rendez-Vous’ in Two Languages on New Single

Christine and the Queens releases the new single “Rendez-vous avec toi“ / “Rendez-vous in your arms,” in French and English. The single is accompanied by a dance-based music video, choreographed by Alexander Ekman and shot […]

Musicians

Bif Naked Takes on Electro-House Music with her New Single ‘Hey Little Frankie’

November 4, 2026 News Comments Off on Bif Naked Takes on Electro-House Music with her New Single ‘Hey Little Frankie’

Bif Naked has released “Hey Little Frankie,” a full sprint into electro-house and club music that marks one of the boldest genre pivots of her career. Produced by Jason Darr, the track trades guitars for […]

Musicians

Dan Montgomery Broadcasts the Latest Track off Collection, ‘Dispatches From The Desert’

November 2, 2026 News Comments Off on Dan Montgomery Broadcasts the Latest Track off Collection, ‘Dispatches From The Desert’

Americana singer-songwriter Dan Montgomery has released “Outside,” the 10th track from “Dispatches From The Desert,” a new, serialized musical project. Montgomery retreated to the desert and recorded the 12 tracks over 12 days: one per […]

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Lita Ford Releases ‘Dracula’ Single and a Gothic Graveyard Sets the Tone for the Video

November 1, 2026 News Comments Off on Lita Ford Releases ‘Dracula’ Single and a Gothic Graveyard Sets the Tone for the Video

Lita Ford, the trailblazing guitarist-vocalist has unveiled her new single “Dracula,” giving fans a taste of what’s to come in 2027. The track is accompanied by a video starring Ford, who digitally romps through a […]

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Don Was And The Pan-Detroit Ensemble Drop Live Cover of Grateful Dead’s ‘Crazy Fingers’

October 30, 2026 News Comments Off on Don Was And The Pan-Detroit Ensemble Drop Live Cover of Grateful Dead’s ‘Crazy Fingers’

By JOHN DALY Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble have released a compelling rendition of The Grateful Dead’s “Crazy Fingers.” The newly released recording is off Don Was And The Pan-Detroit Ensemble’s new album “Live […]

Switchfoot and Anberlin are on tour - Photos by Notes From Vivace
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Switchfoot and Anberlin Get the Crowds Hopping on the LA Stop of ‘Forever Now’ Tour

October 29, 2026 News Comments Off on Switchfoot and Anberlin Get the Crowds Hopping on the LA Stop of ‘Forever Now’ Tour

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Switchfoot and Anberlin are on the road with the highly anticipated “Forever Now” tour and the crowds at The Wiltern for the Los Angeles stop […]

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The Chats Announce New Album, ‘Half Cut,’ Drop New Video + Single – Watch

October 28, 2026 News Comments Off on The Chats Announce New Album, ‘Half Cut,’ Drop New Video + Single – Watch

The Chats are back with their third studio album, “Half Cut,” arriving March 5, 2027 via Virgin Music Group. The trio offers the first taste of “Half Cut” with the track, “Off It,” accompanied by […]

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Substance Fest at The Belasco in LA Delivers Goth in all its Glory to the Faithful Fans

October 26, 2026 News Comments Off on Substance Fest at The Belasco in LA Delivers Goth in all its Glory to the Faithful Fans

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Substance Fest returned to the Belasco for its yearly gathering of musicians and fans who focus on goth, synthpop, and other genres that are in […]

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Billy Idol Visits Middle School with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation and ‘Saves’ The Music

October 25, 2026 News Comments Off on Billy Idol Visits Middle School with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation and ‘Saves’ The Music

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Billy Idol was accompanied by reps from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation and Save The Music Foundation for a visit to Griffiths Middle School in […]

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Deep Purple Release Video for Title Track of Latest Album, ‘Splat!’ – Watch Here

October 23, 2026 News Comments Off on Deep Purple Release Video for Title Track of Latest Album, ‘Splat!’ – Watch Here

Deep Purple’s new single “Splat!” is out today on all streaming and download platforms and the band has put out a video for the latest track. It’s the title track off Deep Purple’s latest album, […]

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Director Dan Catullo Portrays The Hollywood Vampires in a New Light in ‘Unleashed Spirits’

October 21, 2026 News Comments Off on Director Dan Catullo Portrays The Hollywood Vampires in a New Light in ‘Unleashed Spirits’

By DONNA BALANCIA Dan Catullo of 10 Lives Studios is living a rock fan’s dream life. A music lover who used to sneak into concerts back in New Jersey, Cattulo said that today, as director […]

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Rolling Stones Ask ‘Who You Callin’ Crazy’ on New Single off ‘Foreign Tongues Loose Lips’

October 20, 2026 News Comments Off on Rolling Stones Ask ‘Who You Callin’ Crazy’ on New Single off ‘Foreign Tongues Loose Lips’

The Rolling Stones ask the question for the ages with their new single, “Who You Callin’ Crazy,” featuring jazz saxophonist Courtney Pine. The track is from the new deluxe collection, “Foreign Tongues Loose Lips,” due […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

‘Frampton’ Doc Shows Rockstar’s Soulful Heart … And Keen Survival Skills Too 

October 18, 2026 News Comments Off on ‘Frampton’ Doc Shows Rockstar’s Soulful Heart … And Keen Survival Skills Too 

By DONNA BALANCIA It’s a friendship fit for a film. Peter Frampton, the rock musician, broke a million hearts and gained an entire world of music fans in 1976, with his beyond belief best-selling live […]

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Blondie Drops Single ‘Spectral Eyes,’ First Track off Upcoming Album ‘High Noon’

October 15, 2026 News Comments Off on Blondie Drops Single ‘Spectral Eyes,’ First Track off Upcoming Album ‘High Noon’

Blondie returns with “High Noon,” the iconic band’s 12th studio album and first collection of new material in nine years. The release date is Feb. 26, 2027 via BMG. The first single off the album, […]

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Tinlicker ‘Moves’ the Audience With Dazzling Audio-Visual Performance in Los Angeles

October 13, 2026 News Comments Off on Tinlicker ‘Moves’ the Audience With Dazzling Audio-Visual Performance in Los Angeles

By NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Dutch techno ensemble Tinlicker dazzled the senses in Los Angeles, virtually transporting those in attendance to another world. Tinlicker’s familiar new-age tones have captured the imagination of a […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Wednesday Week Reunites With Live Shows, an EP of Beloved Covers + New Video – Watch

October 11, 2026 News Comments Off on Wednesday Week Reunites With Live Shows, an EP of Beloved Covers + New Video – Watch

By JOHN DALY LOS ANGELES – Wednesday Week has released a fun cover of “They Say,” by The Zeros and it’s accompanied by a video of the reunited band as they are today. The return […]

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Guns N’ Roses Joins Aerosmith at The Hollywood Bowl for ‘California Dream On’

October 9, 2026 News Comments Off on Guns N’ Roses Joins Aerosmith at The Hollywood Bowl for ‘California Dream On’

Guns N’ Roses will join Aerosmith as very special guest performers for “California Dream On,” two nights of Aerosmith at The Hollywood Bowl Oct 29 and Nov 1. The addition of Guns N’ Roses brings […]

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Men Without Hats Kick Off North American ‘You Can Dance If You Want Tour’ in November

October 6, 2026 News Comments Off on Men Without Hats Kick Off North American ‘You Can Dance If You Want Tour’ in November

More than 40 years after they gave the world permission to dance, Men Without Hats are bringing the party back to stages across North America. The new wave trailblazers are hitting the road on the […]

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Sass Jordan, Rock Vocalist, Songwriter, and ‘Irreplaceable Being of Light ,’ Passes at 65

October 5, 2026 News Comments Off on Sass Jordan, Rock Vocalist, Songwriter, and ‘Irreplaceable Being of Light ,’ Passes at 65

The family of Sass Jordan has announced that the singer-songwriter, Juno Award winner, and longtime Canadian Idol judge, died peacefully on October 2, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was 65. Her family remembers her […]

Castle Rat rocked the fans in Los Angeles - Photos (c) 2026 by Notes From Vivace
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Castle Rat Rocks Tunes of Ancient Lore in Support of New Album ‘The Bestiary’

October 4, 2026 News Comments Off on Castle Rat Rocks Tunes of Ancient Lore in Support of New Album ‘The Bestiary’

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Castle Rat time-traveled to The Belasco to perform their unique style of medieval rock before a sold-out fan base. The stop was part of a […]

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The Rolling Stones Release Video for Single ‘Mr Charm’ off Latest Album, ‘Foreign Tongues’

October 2, 2026 News Comments Off on The Rolling Stones Release Video for Single ‘Mr Charm’ off Latest Album, ‘Foreign Tongues’

The Rolling Stones have released the video for the single “Mr Charm” from their latest studio album “Foreign Tongues.” The video stars Golden Globe winning actor Alexander Skarsgård (True Blood, Succession, Big Little Lies). The […]

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Queens Of The Stone Age Goes Schlock-Horror with Video ‘Where The Goth Girls At?’

September 29, 2026 News Comments Off on Queens Of The Stone Age Goes Schlock-Horror with Video ‘Where The Goth Girls At?’

“Where The Goth Girls At?” the third single from Queens of the Stone Age’s upcoming album, “Perfecth,” gets the B-Horror treatment in an accompanying video that is sure to make viewers a tad squeamish. In […]

By NOTES FROM VIVACE

Sébastien Tellier Delivers French Flavor to the Fans in Support of Album ‘Kiss The Beast’

September 28, 2026 News Comments Off on Sébastien Tellier Delivers French Flavor to the Fans in Support of Album ‘Kiss The Beast’

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – In support of his “Kiss The Beast” album release, French singer Sébastien Tellier jumped across the Atlantic to do a short North American tour. In […]

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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

  • HARD Fest Brings Out Variety of Music Genres and Performers Including Snoop Dogg and Destructo
    August 16, 2017 Comments Off on HARD Fest Brings Out Variety of Music Genres and Performers Including Snoop Dogg and Destructo
  • John Lennon Tribute, Featuring ‘The Lennon Report’ Film and Beatles Music, Draws Rock Royalty
    December 9, 2016 Comments Off on John Lennon Tribute, Featuring ‘The Lennon Report’ Film and Beatles Music, Draws Rock Royalty
  • White Buffalo, SWMRS and NOFX Among Musicians Making Most of Online Resources During Quarantine
    March 16, 2020 Comments Off on White Buffalo, SWMRS and NOFX Among Musicians Making Most of Online Resources During Quarantine
  • Steven Adler at Whisky- Photo by Donna Balancia (1 of 1)
    Steven Adler and His Band Adler’s Appetite Rev Up Fans at the Whisky A Go-Go
    December 31, 2018 Comments Off on Steven Adler and His Band Adler’s Appetite Rev Up Fans at the Whisky A Go-Go
  • Paul McCartney Defies ‘Paul Is Dead’ Rumors at Dodger Stadium in Spectacular Tour Finale
    July 14, 2019 Comments Off on Paul McCartney Defies ‘Paul Is Dead’ Rumors at Dodger Stadium in Spectacular Tour Finale

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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

  • Spin Records
    Record Store Day in SoCal Scores a Hit with Collectors, Music Lovers
    April 19, 2014 Comments Off on Record Store Day in SoCal Scores a Hit with Collectors, Music Lovers
  • Buffalo Tom Celebrates Album ‘Jump Rope’ with Front-Row Rushing Fans in Los Angeles
    August 21, 2024 Comments Off on Buffalo Tom Celebrates Album ‘Jump Rope’ with Front-Row Rushing Fans in Los Angeles
  • Katelyn Tarver and Rosie Deliver Their Many Messages to Fans at The Echoplex in LA
    May 29, 2026 Comments Off on Katelyn Tarver and Rosie Deliver Their Many Messages to Fans at The Echoplex in LA
  • Iggy Pop walks through the outreached arms of the fans - All photos © 2025 Paul McAlpine
    Iggy Pop’s Popularity Peaks as Rock Star Gives Back to a New Generation of Fans
    August 3, 2025 Comments Off on Iggy Pop’s Popularity Peaks as Rock Star Gives Back to a New Generation of Fans
  • 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’
  • Norwood Fisher is among the supergroup musicians in Big Ol' Nasty Getdown - Courtesy image for US Rocker
    Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown Preps New Album with Impressive Array of Musicians
    March 25, 2026 Comments Off on Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown Preps New Album with Impressive Array of Musicians
  • Interview: Aryeè The Gem Shares Her Evening With Us at The Fonda in Los Angeles
    March 12, 2024 Comments Off on Interview: Aryeè The Gem Shares Her Evening With Us at The Fonda in Los Angeles

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