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The Kills Rock Los Angeles with 17th Anniversary Show for ‘No Wow’

June 9, 2022 News Comments Off on The Kills Rock Los Angeles with 17th Anniversary Show for ‘No Wow’

Photos and review by LUIS MORENO LOS ANGELES – The Kills rocked on their second night of a two-night stop in Los Angeles touring the 17th anniversary edition of their groundbreaking album NO WOW. The […]

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Review: Greg Hawkes with Eddie Japan Rev the Engines of Fans at City Winery

June 7, 2022 News Comments Off on Review: Greg Hawkes with Eddie Japan Rev the Engines of Fans at City Winery

Photos and Review by PAUL McALPINE BOSTON – Greg Hawkes with Eddie Japan took flight at Boston’s City Winery the other night, where the former keyboardist for The Cars and his popular Boston-based backing band […]

Live Reviews

Jett Kwong’s Grandma, Julia, Ughh, and Broken Baby Take Center Stage in LA

June 6, 2022 News Comments Off on Jett Kwong’s Grandma, Julia, Ughh, and Broken Baby Take Center Stage in LA

Photos and Review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – The last weekend of May was highlighted by two wonderful events at vastly different ends of Los Angeles County. First up was a Friday night […]

Musicians

Stony Sugarskull Drops Upbeat ‘Princess’ off New Album, Readies for the Road

May 31, 2022 News Comments Off on Stony Sugarskull Drops Upbeat ‘Princess’ off New Album, Readies for the Road

LOS ANGELES – Stony Sugarskull has self-released her first single “Princess” on all major digital music platforms worldwide. The single is part of the upcoming album Princess (funded by Initiative Musik Berlin) out in August […]

Musicians

Review: Sigur Rós Captivates Audiences with Innovative Icelandic Sound

May 27, 2022 News Comments Off on Review: Sigur Rós Captivates Audiences with Innovative Icelandic Sound

By DAN MACINTOSH LOS ANGELES, CA – It is quite the rare thing to encounter an act these days that sounds nothing like you’ve heard before, but Sigur Rós is just such a rarity. Even though […]

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The Sweet Things Hit The Road to Promote New Album ‘Brown Leather’

May 23, 2022 News Comments Off on The Sweet Things Hit The Road to Promote New Album ‘Brown Leather’

NEW YORK – To celebrate the release of their sophomore album Brown Leather out June 3 via Wendigo Productions NYC/Spaghetty Town Records, freewheeling New York rock band The Sweet Things will perform a series of record […]

Musicians

Grace Cummings Delivers Elegance and Strength on ‘Storm Queen’ Tour

May 22, 2022 News Comments Off on Grace Cummings Delivers Elegance and Strength on ‘Storm Queen’ Tour

Words + Photos by LUIS MORENO LOS ANGELES – Grace Cummings is the latest artist from Australia who’s on the rise and should keep rising. She’s on tour promoting her latest album Storm Queen released last January. […]

Musicians

Throwback Thursday: Last Weekend’s BeachLife Festival Was One for the Books

May 19, 2022 News Comments Off on Throwback Thursday: Last Weekend’s BeachLife Festival Was One for the Books

Photos by LUIS MORENO Here’s a look back at BeachLife Fest last weekend in Redondo Beach, Calif.

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Daryl Hall with Special Guest Todd Rundgren Rocks the ‘House’ on Solo Tour

May 18, 2022 News Comments Off on Daryl Hall with Special Guest Todd Rundgren Rocks the ‘House’ on Solo Tour

Photos by JULIE ANN SHAW Review by DAN MACINTOSH LOS ANGELES, CA – After taking a moment to ask a sound person to alter his vocal levels, Daryl Hall mentioned to the audience how he […]

Musicians

Review: MC5 Does the ‘Heavy Lifting’ to Deliver Message with Tour and New Album

May 18, 2022 News Comments Off on Review: MC5 Does the ‘Heavy Lifting’ to Deliver Message with Tour and New Album

Photos + Words by JULIE ANN SHAW WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – MC5 took the stage at The Roxy in West Hollywood on the “We Are All MC5” tour promoting their first album in 50 years, […]

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Craig Hammons Covers Punk ‘Moon Landing’ at the Redwood in Los Angeles

May 17, 2022 News Comments Off on Craig Hammons Covers Punk ‘Moon Landing’ at the Redwood in Los Angeles

By CRAIG HAMMONS LOS ANGELES – The American Wasteland Tour finally made it to town after barn storming across America bringing  the message of Rock N Roll to the people. These Rock N Roll road […]

Morrissey at Cruel World - Courtesy Morrissey facebook: Pooneh Ghana
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Morrissey, The Damned, Blondie Turn Up the Heat at Cruel World Fest in Pasadena

May 15, 2022 News Comments Off on Morrissey, The Damned, Blondie Turn Up the Heat at Cruel World Fest in Pasadena

By DAN MACINTOSH PASADENA, Calif. – With temperatures reaching up into the 90s, Mother Nature put a lot of ‘cruel’ into the ‘worlds’ of the many Goths gathered for the Cruel World festival, which took place […]

Musicians

More Sweden-Based Rock: The Boppers Release New Video for ‘Motorbikin”

May 15, 2022 News Comments Off on More Sweden-Based Rock: The Boppers Release New Video for ‘Motorbikin”

The Boppers have released a brand new video for their latest single “Motorbikin’” from the upcoming album White Lightning. “Spring is here, the streets are swept so it feels really suiting to release a black […]

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BeachLife Fest Day 1 Rides Redondo Waves with Weezer, Black Pumas, 311

May 14, 2022 News Comments Off on BeachLife Fest Day 1 Rides Redondo Waves with Weezer, Black Pumas, 311

Photos + Words by LUIS MORENO REDONDO BEACH, Calif. – Friday started out as any typical Redondo Beach afternoon, with the temperature in the 70s and lots of sunshine. People were walking, skateboarding and e-biking, carrying […]

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Black Pumas, 311, and Weezer to Take the Stage Friday at BeachLife Festival in Redondo

May 13, 2022 News Comments Off on Black Pumas, 311, and Weezer to Take the Stage Friday at BeachLife Festival in Redondo

REDONDO BEACH, Calif. – Black Pumas, 311 and Weezer headline BeachLife Fest 2022 in Redondo Beach Friday night. Crowds of Southern California concert-lovers can catch Smashing Pumpkins on Saturday night and Steve Miller Band on […]

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Review + Photos: Dean Wareham Has Plenty to Say to the Music Fans of L.A.

May 13, 2022 News Comments Off on Review + Photos: Dean Wareham Has Plenty to Say to the Music Fans of L.A.

Photos + Words by LUIS MORENO LOS ANGELES – Dean Wareham is on tour promoting his latest album I Have Nothing To Say To The Mayor of L.A.  The title itself, I believe, tells one […]

Musicians

Chris Forte Sets his Sights on the Stars with New Album ‘Backyard Astronomy’

May 12, 2022 News Comments Off on Chris Forte Sets his Sights on the Stars with New Album ‘Backyard Astronomy’

By JOHN DALY Chris Forte adds to his prolific musical accomplishments with his latest record, Backyard Astronomy, a collection of cool jazz and funk tracks. Forte has blended his love of music and astronomy with […]

Musicians

Review: Bruce Cockburn Evolves from Angry Young Folk Singer into Wise ‘Sage’

May 11, 2022 News Comments Off on Review: Bruce Cockburn Evolves from Angry Young Folk Singer into Wise ‘Sage’

By DAN MACINTOSH SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA – Bruce Cockburn’s hair may be white, and he might now walk with a cane, but this fiery social commentator (in song) is still burning strong. He performed […]

Musicians

Review: Doug Henthorn’s New Album ‘Three’ a Discovery of Rare Rock Gold

May 10, 2022 News Comments Off on Review: Doug Henthorn’s New Album ‘Three’ a Discovery of Rare Rock Gold

By DONNA BALANCIA Doug Henthorn’s new album is one for the collection. Called Three — it’s Henthorn’s third album — the record encapsulates some of the best music we’ve heard so far this year. A fan […]

California Rocker®

Linda Hoover’s 1970 Album, ‘I Mean to Shine’ Feat. Steely Dan Members, Gets RSD Release

May 4, 2022 News Comments Off on Linda Hoover’s 1970 Album, ‘I Mean to Shine’ Feat. Steely Dan Members, Gets RSD Release

In the summer of 1970, singer songwriter Linda Hoover, then 19, entered Manhattan’s Advantage Sound Studio to cut her debut album with first-time producer Gary Katz, and the young songwriting and arranging duo of Walter […]

Live Reviews

Pohgoh to Return with Album ‘du und ich’ this Fall, Band Signs with Spartan Records

May 3, 2022 News Comments Off on Pohgoh to Return with Album ‘du und ich’ this Fall, Band Signs with Spartan Records

Indie outfit Pohgoh has signed with Spartan Records, which will release the band’s upcoming J. Robbins-produced album du und ich this fall. The new album is the band’s first release since 2018. “After releasing things ourselves […]

Musicians

The Mountain Goats Rock the Crowds with Smart and Memorable Music

May 2, 2022 News Comments Off on The Mountain Goats Rock the Crowds with Smart and Memorable Music

Photos + Words by LUIS MORENO The Mountain Goats are now on tour again to support their three pandemic albums including 2020’s Songs for Pierre Chuvin, 2021’s Dark In Here plus all the classics you’d […]

Live Reviews

Brian Jonestown Massacre Musical Instruments Recovered by Portland Police, Tour Continues

May 2, 2022 News Comments Off on Brian Jonestown Massacre Musical Instruments Recovered by Portland Police, Tour Continues

More than $50,000 worth of gear belonging to psyche rockers The Brian Jonestown Massacre has been recovered by police in Portland. The stash included custom made guitars and effects pedals, which have long played an […]

California Rocker®

Stevie Cornell Captures The Imagination with Excellent Self-Titled Album

May 1, 2022 News Comments Off on Stevie Cornell Captures The Imagination with Excellent Self-Titled Album

Review by JOHN DALY Stevie Cornell has made a triumphant and humble return to the music scene after a 20-year absence with his outstanding new self-titled album. The Santa Rosa, Calif.-based Cornell helps ease listeners […]

Musicians

Brian Jonestown Massacre Album ‘Fire Doesn’t Grow On Trees’ a No-Frills Listen

May 1, 2022 News Comments Off on Brian Jonestown Massacre Album ‘Fire Doesn’t Grow On Trees’ a No-Frills Listen

By AVA LIVERSIDGE Brian Jonestown Massacre’s return is on the horizon as the ’90s rock giant’s 19th studio album is scheduled for release come June. Uncompromising yet fresh, their 10-track LP Fire Doesn’t Grow On […]

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Brian Jonestown Massacre’s Music is Worth The Wait at The Wiltern in LA

April 24, 2022 News Comments Off on Brian Jonestown Massacre’s Music is Worth The Wait at The Wiltern in LA

By DAN MACINTOSH LOS ANGELES – The Brian Jonestown Massacre played some wonderful music at The Wiltern, but the band also tested its audience’s patience a tad. Rather than building momentum from song to song, leader […]

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