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Dan MacIntosh: Nick Cave Gives a Close-Up to his Body of Work at The Orpheum

October 31, 2023 News Comments Off on Dan MacIntosh: Nick Cave Gives a Close-Up to his Body of Work at The Orpheum

Nick Cave Orpheum Theatre October 29, 2023 By DAN MACINTOSH LOS ANGELES, CA – Without a typical backing band, Nick Cave at the piano came off as a kind of piano man for hipsters and […]

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Review + Photos: Sam Nelson an ‘Ambassador’ for Compelling Solo Show in LA

October 29, 2023 News Comments Off on Review + Photos: Sam Nelson an ‘Ambassador’ for Compelling Solo Show in LA

Sam Nelson Solo Tour Moroccan Lounge, Los Angeles 10.26.23 Photos and Review by JULIE ANN SHAW LOS ANGELES – There are very few people in the world who can stand alone on a stage with […]

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The Walters Make an Anticipated Return with Track ‘By The Water’ and a Texas Tour

October 27, 2023 News Comments Off on The Walters Make an Anticipated Return with Track ‘By The Water’ and a Texas Tour

Release – In 2014, The Walters wrote and self-released their very first song – a harmony-driven tale of heartbreak called “I Love You So.” Fueled by the song’s initial streaming success, the Chicago-based band soon […]

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Elisapie Warms Hearts in Hollywood with Unique Yet Familiar Songs Off ‘Inuktitut’

October 25, 2023 News Comments Off on Elisapie Warms Hearts in Hollywood with Unique Yet Familiar Songs Off ‘Inuktitut’

Elisapie School Night at Bardot Hollywood 10.23.23 Photos and Review by JULIE ANN SHAW HOLLYWOOD – Every Monday night at Bardot at AVALON Hollywood, School Night hosts an intimate live music experience to introduce new […]

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Review: Mike Peters of The Alarm Delivers Inspiring Solo Show at The Canyon

October 20, 2023 News Comments Off on Review: Mike Peters of The Alarm Delivers Inspiring Solo Show at The Canyon

Mike Peters The Canyon October 18, 2023 By DAN MACINTOSH MONTCLAIR, CA – The Canyon was a most unusual concert venue to host a Mike (The Alarm) Peters concert. It is literally in a suburban […]

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Dolly Parton Releases Latest Track from New Album: ‘Wrecking Ball’ with Miley Cyrus

October 20, 2023 News Comments Off on Dolly Parton Releases Latest Track from New Album: ‘Wrecking Ball’ with Miley Cyrus

Release – Dolly Parton has released the latest track from her upcoming album Rockstar album (November 17th) – a powerful duet of with her fairy goddaughter, Miley Cyrus. The pair first performed the track on […]

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Review: Power Trip Fest Delivers the Heaviest of Metal Icons to the Fans in Indio

October 11, 2023 News Comments Off on Review: Power Trip Fest Delivers the Heaviest of Metal Icons to the Fans in Indio

Power Trip October 6, 7 and 8 Empire Polo Club By DAN MACINTOSH INDIO, CA — Although some of the acts on the three-day Power Trip bill have played have Coachella (held annually on these […]

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The Church Casts Spellbinding Show with Timeless ‘Hypnogogue’ Tour

October 10, 2023 News Comments Off on The Church Casts Spellbinding Show with Timeless ‘Hypnogogue’ Tour

The Church The Glass House October 4, 2023 POMONA, CA By DAN MACINTOSH The Church is touring behind one of its best albums, The Hypnogogue, and brought a healthy selection of that record’s songs to […]

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Sting Sets the Record Straight on ‘My Songs’ Tour with Great Stories, Music and Memories

October 6, 2023 News Comments Off on Sting Sets the Record Straight on ‘My Songs’ Tour with Great Stories, Music and Memories

Sting  ‘My Songs’ Tour San Diego Photos and Review by SYLVIA BORGO SAN DIEGO – Sting, the legendary British musician, took the stage in a whirlwind of excitement and nostalgia during his “My Songs” tour, […]

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Michael Hall’s Princess Goes Premieres Video and Title Track for New Album ‘Come Of Age’

October 5, 2023 News Comments Off on Michael Hall’s Princess Goes Premieres Video and Title Track for New Album ‘Come Of Age’

Princess Goes premieres the music video and title track for their new album, Come Of Age via In De Goot Recordings. “This beautiful track came out of Matt Katz Bohen’s incredible imagination,” drummer Peter Yanowitz said. […]

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Gram Parsons Rare Recording Found in Amoeba Vaults, ‘Last Roundup’ Drops Nov. 24

October 4, 2023 News Comments Off on Gram Parsons Rare Recording Found in Amoeba Vaults, ‘Last Roundup’ Drops Nov. 24

Release – Amoeba Music and Polly Parsons have unveiled a rare Gram Parsons and the Fallen Angels Live Recording, called The Last Roundup: Live from the Bijou Cafe in Philadelphia March 16th, 1973. The special […]

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Dan MacIntosh Review: Jethro Tull Revives the Classics in New Style at The Greek

October 1, 2023 News Comments Off on Dan MacIntosh Review: Jethro Tull Revives the Classics in New Style at The Greek

Jethro Tull Greek Theatre September 27, 2023 By DAN MACINTOSH LOS ANGELES, CA – The Ian Anderson-led Jethro Tull served up an eclectic set of songs at The Greek during this midweek slot, which was […]

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Go Betty Go Make Triumphant Return with New Track + Video ‘Keep Up’ – Watch

September 25, 2023 News Comments Off on Go Betty Go Make Triumphant Return with New Track + Video ‘Keep Up’ – Watch

RELEASE – For the past two decades, Go Betty Go have emphatically established themselves as one of punk rock’s most exciting forces. A gloriously rough-and-tumble sound with melodic aggression, they bring a rich and engaging […]

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The Baseball Project Hits a Home Run with Both Sports and Music Fans Alike

September 24, 2023 News Comments Off on The Baseball Project Hits a Home Run with Both Sports and Music Fans Alike

The Baseball Project Teregram Ballroom September 20, 2023 By DAN MACINTOSH LOS ANGELES, CA – Two of the most passionate people groups on planet earth are rock music fans and sports fans. There’s a variety […]

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Draag, Goon and Death Valley Girls Among Bewitching Bands at Lodge Room – Review

September 19, 2023 News Comments Off on Draag, Goon and Death Valley Girls Among Bewitching Bands at Lodge Room – Review

Photos and Review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – The Witching Hours celebrated their 10th anniversary at the Lodge Room on Sunday night. For those who don’t know, The Witching Hours is the brainchild […]

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Spinal Tap Bassist Derek Smalls Returns with Single ‘Must Crush Barbie’ – Listen

September 14, 2023 News Comments Off on Spinal Tap Bassist Derek Smalls Returns with Single ‘Must Crush Barbie’ – Listen

Release – Derek Smalls, the bassist of the legendary heavy metal band Spinal Tap, is back, this time with his sights set on the 2023 movie phenomenon, Barbie. Smalls drops his first track in five […]

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Carl Baldassare, ‘Professor Of Classic Rock’ Drops Upbeat Track, ‘A Little Bit Of Heaven’

September 10, 2023 News Comments Off on Carl Baldassare, ‘Professor Of Classic Rock’ Drops Upbeat Track, ‘A Little Bit Of Heaven’

Release – Carl Baldassarre, the “Professor Of Classic Rock,” has just released an upbeat new lyric video for “A Little Bit Of Heaven,” off his forthcoming album, Grand Boulevard. The song features the lead vocals […]

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Jimmy Buffett Dies at 76; Musician Made ‘Margaritaville’ a Real Place for People

September 2, 2023 News Comments Off on Jimmy Buffett Dies at 76; Musician Made ‘Margaritaville’ a Real Place for People

Jimmy Buffett, who made a hotel, restaurant and lifestyle dynasty out of his hit song, “Margaritaville,” has passed away at 76. The 1977 song, “Margaritaville” inspired more than just a laid-back boogie on the dance […]

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Live Review: Boris + Melvins Cue the Magic at The Belasco for ‘Twins of Evil’ Tour

August 28, 2023 News Comments Off on Live Review: Boris + Melvins Cue the Magic at The Belasco for ‘Twins of Evil’ Tour

Boris and Melvins With Mr. Phylzzz Twins of Evil Tour The Belasco Theatre Photos + Review by JULIE ANN SHAW LOS ANGELES – I was lucky enough to be at the opening night of the […]

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Duran Duran’s Timeless Charm Thrills Fans at North Island Credit Union Amphitheater

August 27, 2023 News Comments Off on Duran Duran’s Timeless Charm Thrills Fans at North Island Credit Union Amphitheater

Duran Duran North Island Credit Union Amphitheater – San Diego w/ Bastille and Nile Rodgers and Chic Photos and Review by SYLVIA BORGO SAN DIEGO – In a testament to their enduring legacy, Duran Duran […]

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Miley Cyrus, The Glorious Sons, GUM, Drop Reflective End-of-Summer Releases

August 25, 2023 News Comments Off on Miley Cyrus, The Glorious Sons, GUM, Drop Reflective End-of-Summer Releases

Miley Cyrus, The Glorious Sons and GUM are among the musicians who this week drop new tracks that have an introspective feel, looking back but powering onward. The end-of-summer releases give insights into what’s ahead […]

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Release: Feelies Release ‘Rock N Roll’ from Upcoming Live Album ‘Some Kinda Love’

August 24, 2023 News Comments Off on Release: Feelies Release ‘Rock N Roll’ from Upcoming Live Album ‘Some Kinda Love’

New Jersey-based Indie-rock pioneers, the Feelies, are releasing “Rock N Roll,” the first single from their seventh album, Some Kinda Love, their first-ever live album. Some Kinda Love features their performance of an extensive retrospective […]

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Cher’s Former Miami Mansion Listed for $42.5 Million

August 15, 2023 News Comments Off on Cher’s Former Miami Mansion Listed for $42.5 Million

Top Ten Real Estate Deals – A Miami mansion once owned by Cher is back on the market and lists for $42.5 million. Cher has had remarkable success in entertainment and in real estate. She […]

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The Call to Finish and Release ‘The Lost Tapes’ Recordings from Deep in The Vaults

August 10, 2023 News Comments Off on The Call to Finish and Release ‘The Lost Tapes’ Recordings from Deep in The Vaults

By DONNA BALANCIA The Call are in a Sausalito, Calif., studio to finish and release archived recordings from the vaults, band members said Thursday. Tentatively titled The Lost Tapes, the new studio album will feature […]

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Review: Cheap Trick Passes Torch to the Next Generation in Impressive Show at OC Fair

August 10, 2023 News Comments Off on Review: Cheap Trick Passes Torch to the Next Generation in Impressive Show at OC Fair

Cheap Trick Pacific Amphitheatre August 7, 2023 Review by DAN MACINTOSH Photos by MIGUEL VASCONCELLOS COSTA MESA, CA – These days, the touring band Cheap Trick has become a bit of a family affair. In […]

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RIP: Robbie Robertson, Songwriter Who ‘Drove Old Dixie Down,’ Passes Away at 80

August 10, 2023 News Comments Off on RIP: Robbie Robertson, Songwriter Who ‘Drove Old Dixie Down,’ Passes Away at 80

Robbie Robertson, who wrote, and recorded with The Band, “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,” has passed away at 80, his manager said. The prolific Robertson, a Canadian, is credited with helping to usher […]

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