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Steve Conte Gets a Little Help From His Friends with ‘The Concrete Jangle’

April 22, 2024 News Comments Off on Steve Conte Gets a Little Help From His Friends with ‘The Concrete Jangle’

Release – Steve Conte has released the new album, The Concrete Jangle and it’s an upbeat collection of adventures, advice and a lot of good friends. In particular he teamed up with Andy Partridge of […]

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Randy Bachman of BTO and The Guess Who Puts Famous Axes on the Auction Block

April 19, 2024 News Comments Off on Randy Bachman of BTO and The Guess Who Puts Famous Axes on the Auction Block

Release – Randy Bachman’s guitars will go up for bid at Julien’s Auctions in an exclusive presentation called The Randy Bachman Collection, taking place on May 29 and May 30 at the Hard Rock Cafe […]

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Melvins Promote New Album, ‘Tarantula Heart,’ with Mini Documentary – Watch

April 18, 2024 News Comments Off on Melvins Promote New Album, ‘Tarantula Heart,’ with Mini Documentary – Watch

Release – Melvins’ new album, Tarantula Heart arrives Friday, April 19, and in celebration, the band has shared a mini-documentary about the creation of the album, “The Making of Tarantula Heart.” “The way we approached […]

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Heather Harris Reviews Docu ‘Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg’

April 17, 2024 News Comments Off on Heather Harris Reviews Docu ‘Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg’

Film Review by HEATHER HARRIS Friends and friends of friends knew Anita Pallenberg, although I never was in her company. In those crowds, I would have been ignored anyway as “non-model material,” as a pal […]

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The Schizophonics Provide Wild Ride with Non-Stop Action and Great Garage Rock

April 16, 2024 News Comments Off on The Schizophonics Provide Wild Ride with Non-Stop Action and Great Garage Rock

Photos and review by ALYSON CAMUS LOS ANGELES – The first time I saw The Schizophonics, I was blown away by their performance. I saw them again at the Echo on Thursday night, and, one […]

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Blue Öyster Cult Drops New Album ‘Ghost Stories’ + Video for Track, ‘Cherry’

April 15, 2024 News Comments Off on Blue Öyster Cult Drops New Album ‘Ghost Stories’ + Video for Track, ‘Cherry’

Release – Blue Öyster Cult has released the new album, Ghost Stories plus a lyric video for the track “Cherry.” Legendary rockers Blue Öyster Cult share a fresh single to celebrate the release of their […]

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X-Cops Fan the Flames with Waco Track + Video ‘Light ‘Em Up’ off New EP ‘XCAB’

April 12, 2024 News Comments Off on X-Cops Fan the Flames with Waco Track + Video ‘Light ‘Em Up’ off New EP ‘XCAB’

Release – X-Cops are back! After 25 years on the lam, the original Bad Boys of Law Enforcement have returned, bringing their unique brand of heavy metal with them. The latest is “Light ‘Em Up,” […]

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Winnetka Bowling League, Loveless, Open for Splashy Waterparks at Hollywood Palladium

April 10, 2024 News Comments Off on Winnetka Bowling League, Loveless, Open for Splashy Waterparks at Hollywood Palladium

Photos and Review by ALYSON CAMUS HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – Winnetka Bowling League brought its high-energy show to the Hollywood Palladium, and along with Loveless, set the stage for headliner Waterparks on Saturday. Winnetka Bowling League […]

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Missy Elliott ‘Out Of This World’ is All Fireworks as Tour Kicks Off July 4

April 9, 2024 News Comments Off on Missy Elliott ‘Out Of This World’ is All Fireworks as Tour Kicks Off July 4

Release – Missy Elliott has announced the Out Of This World – The Missy Elliott Experience Tour 2024, which will launch on July 4 in Vancouver and wrap August 22 in Rosemont, Ill, it was […]

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Meth Math Brings Their Captivating Mexico City Artistry to Los Angeles

April 8, 2024 News Comments Off on Meth Math Brings Their Captivating Mexico City Artistry to Los Angeles

By NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – I came across Meth Math at Viva! Pomona music festival in 2021. It was a freezing December night, but Meth Math warmed up the outdoor stage and the […]

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Milly Rocks a Sold-Out Show at Permanent Records Roadhouse

April 7, 2024 News Comments Off on Milly Rocks a Sold-Out Show at Permanent Records Roadhouse

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – At a sold-out Permanent Records Roadhouse, Milly had a fun time blasting the roof off the record store-music venue on Friday night. Any seriousness was […]

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Empire of the Sun Releases Upbeat, Other-Worldly Track and Video, ‘Changes’

April 5, 2024 News Comments Off on Empire of the Sun Releases Upbeat, Other-Worldly Track and Video, ‘Changes’

Release – Empire of the Sun, the talented alt-electro duo of Emperor Steele and Lord Littlemore, are poised to captivate audiences again with their new single, “Changes.” They call the track a “triumphant rebirth” after […]

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The Kinks Give Thumbs Up to Tall Poppy Syndrome’s Cover of ‘This Time Tomorrow’

April 3, 2024 News Comments Off on The Kinks Give Thumbs Up to Tall Poppy Syndrome’s Cover of ‘This Time Tomorrow’

Release – The three surviving original members of The Kinks — Ray Davies, Dave Davies and Mick Avory — have each shown support for “This Time Tomorrow,” the new single by Tall Poppy Syndrome. Tall […]

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Skating Polly and Bugsy Rock the Stage at Zebulon LA

April 1, 2024 News Comments Off on Skating Polly and Bugsy Rock the Stage at Zebulon LA

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – When do you know a set is amazing? At the end of the set, you look down at your phone to check the clock and […]

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Pond Drops (Title) Track + Video ‘(I’m) Stung!’ off New Album – Watch

March 28, 2024 News Comments Off on Pond Drops (Title) Track + Video ‘(I’m) Stung!’ off New Album – Watch

Release – Beloved psychedelic Aussie rockers Pond announced the new album, Stung! which will be released June 21, 2024 via Spinning Top Records. Stung! marks the Perth band’s 10th album. With the album announcement comes […]

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Escape Artist Lovers, Forever Never Changes, Devon Ross, Capture Hearts at Zebulon

March 27, 2024 News Comments Off on Escape Artist Lovers, Forever Never Changes, Devon Ross, Capture Hearts at Zebulon

Photos and Review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Escape Artist Lovers has been growing their fan base across Los Angeles over the last 12 months or so, releasing hypnotic and addictive songs such […]

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The Chesterfield Kings and Their Brand of Rock N Roll Satisfy at the Lodge Room

March 25, 2024 News Comments Off on The Chesterfield Kings and Their Brand of Rock N Roll Satisfy at the Lodge Room

The Chesterfield Kings Lodge Room March 20, 2024 Review by DAN MACINTOSH HIGHLAND PARK, CA – Stevie Van Zandt, AKA Little Steven, has taken some of his favorite Underground Garage radio acts on the road, […]

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Mehro and King Isis Celebrate a Great Night of Storytelling and New Music at the El Rey

March 24, 2024 News Comments Off on Mehro and King Isis Celebrate a Great Night of Storytelling and New Music at the El Rey

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Mehro (pronounced “marrow”) played to a full house at the El Rey Theatre to celebrate the release of his Dark Corners and Alchemy album. It […]

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Photos: Josh Homme & Friends Show Unites Rockers, Comedians, Fans and Family

March 23, 2024 News Comments Off on Photos: Josh Homme & Friends Show Unites Rockers, Comedians, Fans and Family

A Benefit Concert for Sweet Stuff Foundation The Belasco Los Angeles March 20, 2024 Photos and Review by ALYSON CAMUS LOS ANGELES – On Wednesday night, Joshua Homme teased us until the end of the […]

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The Dandy Warhols Wrap North American ‘Rockmaker’ Tour in Fine Style at The Fonda

March 22, 2024 News Comments Off on The Dandy Warhols Wrap North American ‘Rockmaker’ Tour in Fine Style at The Fonda

The Dandy Warhols Fonda Theatre March 19, 2024 Review by DAN MACINTOSH HOLLYWOOD, CA – A Dandy Warhols concert can be a little like taking a step back in time. The band not only took […]

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Lyle Lovett Curates New Music Vacation in November: ‘Moon Crush: Cowboy Moon’

March 21, 2024 News Comments Off on Lyle Lovett Curates New Music Vacation in November: ‘Moon Crush: Cowboy Moon’

Release – Lyle Lovett has curated his own music vacation, called “Moon Crush: Cowboy Moon,” set to hit the shores of Miramar Beach, in Florida’s panhandle this November 1-3. The Lovett weekend is the latest […]

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Stevie Wonder Makes Rare Appearance in Support of Leela James at Los Angeles Show

March 20, 2024 News Comments Off on Stevie Wonder Makes Rare Appearance in Support of Leela James at Los Angeles Show

Photos and Review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – In support of her end of year 2023 album release Thought U Knew, Leela James gave a one hour twenty-minute performance that had the crowd […]

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Swans Add Third NYC Date to Upcoming US Spring Tour Supporting ‘The Beggar’

March 18, 2024 News Comments Off on Swans Add Third NYC Date to Upcoming US Spring Tour Supporting ‘The Beggar’

Release – Swans have added a third NYC date to their upcoming United States tour in April and May. Dates in NYC, Los Angeles and Nashville having already sold out, as have more than half […]

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The Kills and Debbie Harry with The Dandy Warhols Step Into the Music Spotlight

March 15, 2024 News Comments Off on The Kills and Debbie Harry with The Dandy Warhols Step Into the Music Spotlight

Featured Photos by PAUL MCALPINE The Kills will pick up the second leg of their God Games tour when they head to Europe May 1. The dynamic duo of Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince will […]

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Tokyo Police Club Drop Two Singles, Believed to be Their Last, Announce Final Tour

March 13, 2024 News Comments Off on Tokyo Police Club Drop Two Singles, Believed to be Their Last, Announce Final Tour

Release – Tokyo Police Club has released what are expected to be their two final singles, “Just A Scratch” and “Catch Me If You Can,” and announced a two-part run of tour dates across North […]

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Interview: Aryeè The Gem Shares Her Evening With Us at The Fonda in Los Angeles

March 12, 2024 News Comments Off on Interview: Aryeè The Gem Shares Her Evening With Us at The Fonda in Los Angeles

Photos and Story by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – One has to love it when there is a nice little twist to how one covers the Los Angeles music scene. Aryeè The Gem singing […]

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    WORLD PREMIERE VIDEO: The DoGs Release Video to promote their Latest EP ‘Ain’t Going Nowhere’
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