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Howard Jones Hits The Road Opening for Rod Stewart + Releases New Live Album

February 17, 2026 News Comments Off on Howard Jones Hits The Road Opening for Rod Stewart + Releases New Live Album

New wave icon Howard Jones will soon head out on the road for select United States tour dates in April. Jones will be main support for Rod Stewart for several shows and will also play […]

Johnny Nicholas - Photo by Mike Shore for US Rocker
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Rolling Stones Support Johnny Nicholas and Jimmie Vaughan on Winning Zydeco Album

February 15, 2026 News Comments Off on Rolling Stones Support Johnny Nicholas and Jimmie Vaughan on Winning Zydeco Album

AUSTIN, Texas — Johnny Nicholas and Jimmie Vaughan, along with famous friends like The Rolling Stones are celebrating their recent Grammy win for Best Regional Roots Music Album, “A Tribute To The King Of Zydeco,” […]

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Charley Crockett and Shooter Jennings Drop Track ‘Kentucky Too Long’ off New Album

February 13, 2026 News Comments Off on Charley Crockett and Shooter Jennings Drop Track ‘Kentucky Too Long’ off New Album

Edited by JOHN DALY Charley Crockett has teamed with co-producer Shooter Jennings to release the new single, “Kentucky Too Long.” The track is off the upcoming full-length album “Age Of The Ram,” their third album […]

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Bon Scott Celebrated in Fine Fashion by Dean Delray and Company at Avalon

February 11, 2026 News Comments Off on Bon Scott Celebrated in Fine Fashion by Dean Delray and Company at Avalon

Photos and review by ALYSON CAMUS LOS ANGELES – Comedian and podcaster Dean Delray always celebrates his birthday with a bang — and a band. Around this time of year, he has been putting on […]

Mariachi El Bronx feature photo by Jerry Robinson
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Mariachi El Bronx Share New Track + Video off Upcoming Album, Check out ‘Songbird’

February 10, 2026 News Comments Off on Mariachi El Bronx Share New Track + Video off Upcoming Album, Check out ‘Songbird’

Edited by John Daly Feature photo by Jerry Robinson Mariachi El Bronx, the beloved alter-ego of punk band, The Bronx, will be releasing its first album in more than a decade and today drops the […]

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Nine Inch Nails Continues North American Leg of ‘Peel It Back’ Tour, Wraps in Sacramento

February 8, 2026 News Comments Off on Nine Inch Nails Continues North American Leg of ‘Peel It Back’ Tour, Wraps in Sacramento

Nine Inch Nails launched the second North American leg of the Peel It Back Tour at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, La. and the tour continues through mid-March. Joining Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, […]

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Edited by John Daly

Dave Mason Revisits his Archives, Releases Live Version of ‘Every Woman’ Online

February 5, 2026 News Comments Off on Dave Mason Revisits his Archives, Releases Live Version of ‘Every Woman’ Online

Legendary rocker Dave Mason, aged 79, who officially announced his retirement from touring in September, is keeping busy off-stage. Mason closed the curtain on 60 remarkable years of rock n’ roll, but the beloved rock […]

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The Album Leaf Conjures a Range of Emotions at Zebulon Show – Photos + Review

February 3, 2026 News Comments Off on The Album Leaf Conjures a Range of Emotions at Zebulon Show – Photos + Review

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – The ambient electronic sounds of The Album Leaf (moniker for Jimmy LaValle) hit all the right pleasure points during his one hour and twenty minute […]

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Carter Vail Single ‘Ants In My Room’ Depicts Just That, With a Little ‘Extra’ – Review

February 1, 2026 News Comments Off on Carter Vail Single ‘Ants In My Room’ Depicts Just That, With a Little ‘Extra’ – Review

Review by JOHN DALY Carter Vail has released his latest single “Ants In My Room” accompanied by a typically creative video, following the song’s viral explosion on social media. Vail has amassed a vast following, […]

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‘Paul McCartney: Man on the Run’ Feature Documentary Gets Theatrical Release

January 30, 2026 News Comments Off on ‘Paul McCartney: Man on the Run’ Feature Documentary Gets Theatrical Release

What happens when you wake up the morning after leaving the most important rock band of all time? “Paul McCartney: Man on the Run,” the intimate new feature documentary by award-winning director Morgan Neville, explores […]

Mystic Knights - All photos by Notes From Vivace for US Rocker
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Mystic Knights Cast a Spell at Three Clubs with Record Release Show for New Single ‘Count’

January 27, 2026 News Comments Off on Mystic Knights Cast a Spell at Three Clubs with Record Release Show for New Single ‘Count’

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Mystic Knights took to the Three Clubs stage to celebrate the release of their sophomore single release “Count.” The five piece band is led by […]

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Thomas Dolby Launches Headlining Tour with Dates in Northeast and Midwest

January 26, 2026 News Comments Off on Thomas Dolby Launches Headlining Tour with Dates in Northeast and Midwest

Thomas Dolby will soon set off on a headlining tour of the United States this April, playing select dates in the Northeast and Midwest. In this intimate concert series, Dolby will bring his unusual journey […]

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Death Cab for Cutie Signs with ANTI- Records and Announces Summer Tour Dates

January 23, 2026 News Comments Off on Death Cab for Cutie Signs with ANTI- Records and Announces Summer Tour Dates

Death Cab for Cutie has joined the ANTI- Records family for future music releases and the band announces a summer headlining tour that includes stops in Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Denver. With almost […]

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Dropkick Murphys Announce Support Acts for St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Shows in Boston

January 22, 2026 News Comments Off on Dropkick Murphys Announce Support Acts for St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Shows in Boston

Dropkick Murphys have announced the full lineup of support acts for their Boston, Mass.,  hometown run of shows on March 13, 14, 15 and 17, wrapping up their For The People…In The Pit St. Patrick’s […]

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‘Happy Birthday’ by Stevie Wonder Honors Martin Luther King on National Day of Service

January 18, 2026 News Comments Off on ‘Happy Birthday’ by Stevie Wonder Honors Martin Luther King on National Day of Service

Stevie Wonder put his music where his heart is when it came to getting Martin Luther King, Jr. honored with a national holiday. Wonder’s song “Happy Birthday” kept the renowned civil rights icon in the […]

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Alice Cooper Says Hitting The Stage Keeps Him Young on Rock & Roll High School Podcast

January 16, 2026 News Comments Off on Alice Cooper Says Hitting The Stage Keeps Him Young on Rock & Roll High School Podcast

Alice Cooper talked longevity and inspiration as well as other deep-cut topics during episode 1, season 5 of the “Rock & Roll High School” podcast with host Pete Ganbarg. The veteran shock rocker, who plays […]

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Father John Misty, Trombone Shorty and Grace Potter Headline Winnetka Music Festival

January 13, 2026 News Comments Off on Father John Misty, Trombone Shorty and Grace Potter Headline Winnetka Music Festival

Father John Misty, Trombone Shorty and Grace Potter are the featured performers at Winnetka Music Festival, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. The fest takes place in Winnetka’s downtown district on the North Shore […]

Bob Weir is on tour with 'Blue Mountain' album - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
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Bob Weir, Co-Founder of The Grateful Dead, Passes Away Following Cancer Battle

January 11, 2026 News Comments Off on Bob Weir, Co-Founder of The Grateful Dead, Passes Away Following Cancer Battle

Bob Weir, co-founder of the Grateful Dead, one of America’s most unique and beloved musical groups, has passed away at 78, his family announced. Weir was diagnosed with cancer last July, bravely fought the disease, […]

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My Time with David Johansen in Honor of his Birthday – By Roadie Ames Flames

January 9, 2026 News Comments Off on My Time with David Johansen in Honor of his Birthday – By Roadie Ames Flames

By AMES FLAMES LOS ANGELES – Today, January 9, would have been David Johansen’s 76th birthday. He passed away last February 28th. In 2011, I was stage manager, guitar tech, and backup vocalist on the […]

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Billy Joel Symposium to Take Place in June, Long Island Hall Seeking Research Papers

January 8, 2026 News Comments Off on Billy Joel Symposium to Take Place in June, Long Island Hall Seeking Research Papers

STONY BROOK, N.Y. – The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame invites fans, scholars, critics, musicians, and students to submit individual papers to its first “The Billy Joel Symposium,” to be held on […]

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Tom Morello and Beartooth Drop Video for Final Fantasy Track ‘Everything Burns’

January 5, 2026 News Comments Off on Tom Morello and Beartooth Drop Video for Final Fantasy Track ‘Everything Burns’

Tom Morello has teamed with metalcore powerhouse Beartooth on the new single and video “Everything Burns,” which recently made its in-game debut for the latest update of “Final Fantasy XIV.” Morello has also introduced a […]

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Faetooth, Street Play and Iress Impress at the Lodge Room in Los Angeles

December 29, 2025 News Comments Off on Faetooth, Street Play and Iress Impress at the Lodge Room in Los Angeles

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles-based doom metal band Faetooth released their sophomore album “Labyrinthine”  recently, and they threw one awesome party for their fans at the Lodge Room. […]

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Steve Perry Releases New Animated Video for ‘This Christmas’ off Album ‘The Season 3’

December 21, 2025 News Comments Off on Steve Perry Releases New Animated Video for ‘This Christmas’ off Album ‘The Season 3’

Steve Perry has released an animated video for the track “This Christmas” off his holiday album, “The Season 3.” The video was designed and animated by Patrick Atkins. Perry also recently held an auction to […]

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Pins Over Posing: The Golden Poppy Holiday Show at Hotel Ziggy Delivers the Talent

December 14, 2025 News Comments Off on Pins Over Posing: The Golden Poppy Holiday Show at Hotel Ziggy Delivers the Talent

Photos and review by MIMI BLANCHARD LOS ANGELES – The Golden Poppy Holiday Show at Hotel Ziggy played like a close-in, high-feel night where the room could actually hear artists think through their songs. Before […]

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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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    Release: The Ocean Blue Opens ‘Davy Jones’ Locker’ Again, Drops New Video + Track
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    Review + Photos: Sparks and They Might Be Giants Light it Up at The Hollywood Bowl
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    ‘Trailer Park Boys’ Live: Cheeseburger Randy and Mr. Lahey Bring Comedy Show to Whisky A Go-Go
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    KRML of Carmel, California – Trailblazer for Independent Commercial Radio Stations
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