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Watch Trailer – ‘Depeche Mode: M’ Covers Beloved Band’s Mexico City Shows

September 18, 2025 News Comments Off on Watch Trailer – ‘Depeche Mode: M’ Covers Beloved Band’s Mexico City Shows

“Depech Mode: M,” a film capturing Mexican culture’s relationship with death, framed by the iconic live performances of Depeche Mode, is coming to cinemas and IMAX worldwide for a limited theatrical event beginning Tuesday, October […]

Anthony Smith and Jeffrey Steele tore it up at King of France - All photos by Donna Balancia
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Annapolis Songwriters Fest by Rams Head Presents Hits All the High Notes – Review

September 16, 2025 News Comments Off on Annapolis Songwriters Fest by Rams Head Presents Hits All the High Notes – Review

Photos and review by DONNA BALANCIA ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Annapolis Songwriters Festival musicians prove that you don’t have to brandish a lot of fanfare to make an impression. Ram’s Head Presents put on the fourth […]

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Oasis Reunion Brings Out the Love Between Brothers and Fans at the Rose Bowl

September 14, 2025 News Comments Off on Oasis Reunion Brings Out the Love Between Brothers and Fans at the Rose Bowl

Oasis at the Rose Bowl, Sunday, September 7th, 2025 Photos and review by ALYSON CAMUS LOS ANGELES – A year ago, Oasis announced a reunion tour, just two days short of the 30th anniversary of […]

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Emmylou Harris, Margo Price, Among Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2025 Performers

September 12, 2025 News Comments Off on Emmylou Harris, Margo Price, Among Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2025 Performers

SAN FRANCISCO – Emmylou Harris, Margo Price and Patty Griffin are among the many performers in the lineup for the silver anniversary of Hardly Strictly Bluegrass this year at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, Friday, […]

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Jeff Tweedy Exercises ‘Freedom of Choice’ With Devo Cover off Triple Album

September 11, 2025 News Comments Off on Jeff Tweedy Exercises ‘Freedom of Choice’ With Devo Cover off Triple Album

Jeff Tweedy is exercising his “Freedom of Choice” by covering the famous Devo track of the same name. Tweedy’s latest single is part of a wide-ranging collection, “Twilight Override” due Sept. 26. “There’s a great […]

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Colin Hay Makes International Trek in Support of ‘Man @ Work Volume 2’

September 10, 2025 News Comments Off on Colin Hay Makes International Trek in Support of ‘Man @ Work Volume 2’

Colin Hay the well-known frontman for the band Men at Work, will kick off an international tour performing beloved tracks and solo songs starting in Santa Barbara, Calif. on Oct. 8 and wrapping Dec. 11 […]

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‘Bring That Back’ by Dirk Schwenk a Deep-Rooted Journey on ‘The Bay’ – Review

September 7, 2025 News Comments Off on ‘Bring That Back’ by Dirk Schwenk a Deep-Rooted Journey on ‘The Bay’ – Review

By JOHN DALY ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Dirk Schwenk guides listeners through fresh waters of upbeat and nostalgic tracks with his newly released 7-track album, “Bring That Back.” Dirk’s musical style is an unprecedented blend of […]

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Blondie’s ‘No Exit’ Gets Remastered and Expanded Deluxe Reissue

September 4, 2025 News Comments Off on Blondie’s ‘No Exit’ Gets Remastered and Expanded Deluxe Reissue

Blondie’s “No Exit” is being reissued in a newly remastered and expanded Deluxe Edition, out October 31 via BMG. A definitive release of one of the band’s most pivotal records, and now available on vinyl […]

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John Oates Releases ‘Oates,’ a Beautiful and Soulful Collection with Good Vibes

August 31, 2025 News Comments Off on John Oates Releases ‘Oates,’ a Beautiful and Soulful Collection with Good Vibes

John Oates has released “Oates,” his new self-titled LP, and has dropped a visualizer for the track “A Ways Away.”  With the new record, “Oates” introduces a novel chapter in one of music’s most celebrated […]

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Robby Krieger to Play ‘A 60th Anniversary Doors Celebration’ at The Greek in LA

August 28, 2025 News Comments Off on Robby Krieger to Play ‘A 60th Anniversary Doors Celebration’ at The Greek in LA

Robby Krieger, the legendary guitarist of The Doors, is gearing up for “A 60th Anniversary Doors Celebration” at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles on Thursday, October 30. The show will honor the pioneering Los […]

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Happy Sundays Festival in Long Beach – Photos + Review by Notes From Vivace

August 26, 2025 News Comments Off on Happy Sundays Festival in Long Beach – Photos + Review by Notes From Vivace

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LONG BEACH, Calif. – The two day Happy Sundays Festival in Long Beach had the Zaferia district abuzz – that didn’t just apply to the flying beetle bug […]

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Broadway and TV Star Brandon Victor Dixon Releases Video Single ‘Hotel California’

August 22, 2025 News Comments Off on Broadway and TV Star Brandon Victor Dixon Releases Video Single ‘Hotel California’

NEW YORK – Brandon Victor Dixon, star of Broadway and TV, has released a new video single, “Hotel California,” out now via BVD Records. Dixon’s re-imagining of the classic Eagles track is a dramatic and […]

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Echo Park Rising: One of The Year’s Biggest Hits Judging by the Music … And Traffic

August 21, 2025 News Comments Off on Echo Park Rising: One of The Year’s Biggest Hits Judging by the Music … And Traffic

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Echo Park Rising 2025 was a resounding success. Saturday was the official day of the festival, but there were a couple venue pre-parties on Friday […]

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Woody Guthrie Comes Alive with New Double-LP ‘Woody At Home’ – Listen

August 18, 2025 News Comments Off on Woody Guthrie Comes Alive with New Double-LP ‘Woody At Home’ – Listen

Woody Guthrie comes alive via Shamus Records, which has released a new double-LP “Woody At Home.” The legendary Woody Guthrie’s last known recordings emerge after 75 years, with 22 previously unreleased tracks from 1951-1952 home […]

Dirk Schwenk and Stefanie Schwenk take a tour in the VW Van - Photos by Ahren Buchheister
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‘Hippie Chicks’ Drive the Yellow VW Bus for Annapolis Singer-Songwriter Dirk Schwenk

August 15, 2025 News Comments Off on ‘Hippie Chicks’ Drive the Yellow VW Bus for Annapolis Singer-Songwriter Dirk Schwenk

New Album ‘Bring That Back’ Gets Sept. 5 Release Date By JOHN DALY ANNAPOLIS, Md. – It’s “Hippie Chicks” and fond memories that drive Annapolis singer-songwriter Dirk Schwenk who has released a video to accompany […]

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The Guess Who Prep for Long-Awaited Return to the Stage in 2026

August 14, 2025 News Comments Off on The Guess Who Prep for Long-Awaited Return to the Stage in 2026

The Guess Who is making their long-awaited return to the stage with their first live performance in more than two decades. Led by Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings, the legendary group will reunite for their […]

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The Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown with Angelo Moore Drop Funky Track, ‘When the Juice Ran Out’

August 11, 2025 News Comments Off on The Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown with Angelo Moore Drop Funky Track, ‘When the Juice Ran Out’

Los Angeles-based music collective The Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown is back and breaking boundaries once again with their new single, “When the Juice Ran Out,” a funk-fueled warning for a world on the edge. “When […]

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Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Hosts Music Documentary Film Fest

August 8, 2025 News Comments Off on Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Hosts Music Documentary Film Fest

STONY BROOK, N.Y. / Release / — The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame is holding the first-ever LIMEHOF Music Documentary Film Festival, taking place today through Sunday, August 8-10. The festival is […]

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Texas Headhunters ‘Superblues’ Group Coming to a Stage Near You

August 8, 2025 News Comments Off on Texas Headhunters ‘Superblues’ Group Coming to a Stage Near You

By JOHN DALY Get ready, soulful blues lovers: Texas Headhunters the trio of fan-favorite guitarslingers – Ian Moore, Johnny Moeller and Jesse Dayton – are coming to a stage near you and they’re totin’ their […]

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‘The Revenge of Alice Cooper’ Brings Original Group Together in Real Rock Style – Review

August 5, 2025 News Comments Off on ‘The Revenge of Alice Cooper’ Brings Original Group Together in Real Rock Style – Review

Review by AMES FLAMES LOS ANGELES – If you are a fan of the original Alice Cooper group, the new album, “The Revenge of Alice Cooper” is a must-have. I was a huge fan back […]

Iggy Pop at Project Pabst in Portland - Photo by Paul McAlpine us rocker
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Iggy Pop’s Popularity Hits the Heights, But Rock Star Just Wants to ‘Go To The Beach’

August 3, 2025 News Comments Off on Iggy Pop’s Popularity Hits the Heights, But Rock Star Just Wants to ‘Go To The Beach’

Exclusive photos by PAUL MCALPINE PORTLAND, Ore. – Audiences clamor to see Iggy Pop perform as the world-famous musician breaks attendance records around the globe. Would he have ever thought his career might have turned […]

Spinal Tap - Photo by Henry Diltz with permission for US Rocker
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Elton John and Spinal Tap Team on New Recording of Classic Track ‘Stonehenge’

August 1, 2025 News Comments Off on Elton John and Spinal Tap Team on New Recording of Classic Track ‘Stonehenge’

Fictitious heavy metal legends Spinal Tap have teamed up with Elton John for an epic re-recording of the band’s classic cut “Stonehenge,” released today via Interscope Records. A music video for the song, featuring footage […]

KennyHoopla - All photos by Notes From Vivace
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KennyHoopla and Suzy Clue Get Physical During High Energy Show at The Echo

July 31, 2025 News Comments Off on KennyHoopla and Suzy Clue Get Physical During High Energy Show at The Echo

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – The KennyHoopla set started off with The Echo stage lights turned down. Tracks played quietly over the speakers. Someone in the audience screamed out, “Let’s […]

Nova Twins - Photos by Notes From Vivace
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Nova Twins, Pleasure Pill and Milly Impress at Zebulon – Photos and Review

July 28, 2025 News Comments Off on Nova Twins, Pleasure Pill and Milly Impress at Zebulon – Photos and Review

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Nova Twins lived up to their band name at Zebulon. The UK duo of vocalist / guitarist Amy Love and bassist Georgia South came up […]

Ozzy Osbourne - Photo by Ted Van Pelt via creative commons license
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Ozzy Osbourne, the Legendary Heavy Metal Rocker, Passes Away at 76 Years Old

July 22, 2025 News Comments Off on Ozzy Osbourne, the Legendary Heavy Metal Rocker, Passes Away at 76 Years Old

Ozzy Osbourne has passed away at 76 years old, it was announced Tuesday. The legendary rocker, who was recently touted with an all-star celebration in his hometown of Birmingham, England, left an indellible impression on […]

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Paul Simon Captivates Los Angeles Fans with Nostalgic Show at Walt Disney Concert Hall

July 20, 2025 News Comments Off on Paul Simon Captivates Los Angeles Fans with Nostalgic Show at Walt Disney Concert Hall

Photos and review by ALYSON CAMUS LOS ANGELES – Nostalgia is overrated and we can never truly go back to the past. However, it’s hard not to feel nostalgic when someone like Paul Simon – […]

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