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Jail Guitar Doors USA, Founded by Wayne Kramer, Rocks Record Party to Benefit Youths

November 19, 2025 News Comments Off on Jail Guitar Doors USA, Founded by Wayne Kramer, Rocks Record Party to Benefit Youths

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – One of the stronger November storms on record passed through Los Angeles on Saturday night, but inside The C.A.P.O. Center all was of good cheer. […]

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Hotel Mira Impresses with ‘Pity Party’ and ‘The After Party’ Tour Stop – Photos + Review

November 17, 2025 News Comments Off on Hotel Mira Impresses with ‘Pity Party’ and ‘The After Party’ Tour Stop – Photos + Review

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Hotel Mira walked out onto the Zebulon stage with Beastie Boys’ “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” playing over the speakers. The band, […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Jason Heath & The Greedy Souls Honor Mentor Wayne Kramer with New Album – Interview

November 16, 2025 News Comments Off on Jason Heath & The Greedy Souls Honor Mentor Wayne Kramer with New Album – Interview

Jason Heath & The Greedy Souls have released a high-energy album called “Earth Fire Water Airborne.” The ever-charitable frontman sat down to talk with US Rocker about his mentor, Wayne Kramer, new music, and the […]

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Cheap Trick Drop 21st Album ‘All Washed Up’ and Announce Tour Dates

November 14, 2025 News Comments Off on Cheap Trick Drop 21st Album ‘All Washed Up’ and Announce Tour Dates

Cheap Trick have released their 21st studio album, called “All Washed Up.” The group has also dropped a video for the track “The Riff That Won’t Quit.” The album, released via BMG, is available digitally […]

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‘Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh’ Auction Gives Famous Rocker a Chance to ‘Get More Stuff’

November 12, 2025 News Comments Off on ‘Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh’ Auction Gives Famous Rocker a Chance to ‘Get More Stuff’

Joe Walsh will auction more than 800 of his beloved items, including guitars and amps, live at the Troubadour on Dec. 16 and 17 via Julien’s Auctions, it was announced. The event, which also includes […]

Live Reviews

Substance Fest Delivers a Range of Sound Across Three Stages at Belasco

November 11, 2025 News Comments Off on Substance Fest Delivers a Range of Sound Across Three Stages at Belasco

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – The Substance Fest took over the Belasco where eye liner and black leather was the rage for concert attendees. The Friday night fans showed their […]

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony Takes Center Stage in LA

November 9, 2025 News Comments Off on Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony Takes Center Stage in LA

LOS ANGELES – Cyndi Lauper and Jack White made acceptance speeches at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony that urged viewers to follow their dreams regardless of limitations. Highlights from the […]

Brian Wilson Live at the Roxy Theatre - Photo by Paul Natkin
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‘Brian Wilson: Live at the Roxy Theatre’ Reissued to Honor Beach Boys Founder

November 7, 2025 News Comments Off on ‘Brian Wilson: Live at the Roxy Theatre’ Reissued to Honor Beach Boys Founder

“Brian Wilson: Live at the Roxy Theatre (25th Anniversary Edition)” is out now via Oglio Records—the first official Brian Wilson release since his passing on June 11, 2025. Captured over two sold-out nights in April […]

Jim Peterik to release new album - story posted on US Rocker
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Jim Peterik & World Stage Drop New Track and Set Release Date for ‘Duet’ LP

November 6, 2025 News Comments Off on Jim Peterik & World Stage Drop New Track and Set Release Date for ‘Duet’ LP

Jim Peterik & World Stage share the new single, “Between Two Fires (feat. Kevin Cronin),” taken from the upcoming album, “River of Music: The Power of Duets, Vol. 1.” The album is set for a […]

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Low Cut Connie Drops Single + Video ‘Settle Down,’ Sets 2026 Solo Tour Dates

November 5, 2025 News Comments Off on Low Cut Connie Drops Single + Video ‘Settle Down,’ Sets 2026 Solo Tour Dates

Philadelphia-based rock & roll artist Low Cut Connie released his emotive new single “Settle Down.” The song was written from the perspective of a parent who, while trying to raise children in modern America, witnesses […]

The Cure will appear in movie theaters worldwide in December - Photo by Donna Balancia
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The Cure Hit The Big Screen with ‘The Cure: The Show Of A Lost World’ Concert Film

November 3, 2025 News Comments Off on The Cure Hit The Big Screen with ‘The Cure: The Show Of A Lost World’ Concert Film

By DONNA BALANCIA The Cure will hit the big screen this December with a film of the London concert for the album “Songs Of A Lost World.” “The Cure: The Show Of A Lost World” […]

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U.S. Rocker Staff Nabs 8 Finalist Spots in Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards

October 31, 2025 News Comments Off on U.S. Rocker Staff Nabs 8 Finalist Spots in Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards

STAFF REPORT LOS ANGELES – The staffers of US Rocker have been honored with eight finalist designations in the National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards, it was announced. US Rocker covers music and entertainment across […]

Jackson Browne was among those who celebrated Warren Zevon - Photos by Alyson Camus for US Rocker
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Warren Zevon Gets Starry Celebration from Music’s Finest at Wild Honey Event

October 30, 2025 News Comments Off on Warren Zevon Gets Starry Celebration from Music’s Finest at Wild Honey Event

Photos and review by ALYSON CAMUS LOS ANGELES – Warren Zevon may have been dead for 22 years, but his music was fully alive at the United Theater in downtown Los Angeles. A plethora of […]

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Philadelphia’s WMMR Announces Passing of Radio Legend Pierre Robert

October 30, 2025 News Comments Off on Philadelphia’s WMMR Announces Passing of Radio Legend Pierre Robert

Philadelphia radio station WMMR announced the passing of radio legend Pierre Robert. Robert was found in his home on Wednesday, Oct. 29, by police, according to reports. WMMR posted a statement on the website. “We […]

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Kirk Hammett, Adam Clayton, Tommy Lee Items Hit the Block at Julien’s Auctions

October 29, 2025 News Comments Off on Kirk Hammett, Adam Clayton, Tommy Lee Items Hit the Block at Julien’s Auctions

Julien’s Auctions’ highly-anticipated “Played, Worn, & Torn” event storms back into Music City on November 20-21, set against the historic backdrop of the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum inside Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium. This year’s […]

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Jason Isbell Adds New Tour Dates Including Boston, Philadelphia, and LA

October 28, 2025 News Comments Off on Jason Isbell Adds New Tour Dates Including Boston, Philadelphia, and LA

Jason Isbell will play new tour dates in 2026 with his band the 400 Unit, in addition to a recently announced solo tour across North America in support of his acoustic album “Foxes in the […]

Felly delivers emotive performance at The Echo - Photos by Notes From Vivace
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Felly Makes ‘Waves,’ Opener Breakup Shoes ‘Dreams’ at The Echo in LA

October 26, 2025 News Comments Off on Felly Makes ‘Waves,’ Opener Breakup Shoes ‘Dreams’ at The Echo in LA

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – The prolific songwriter Felly (moniker for Christian Robert Felner) dropped by The Echo during his For The Crows tour to promote his recently released Ambroxyde […]

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Billy Joel Collectors Event Closes out Popular Long Island Exhibit at LIMEHOF

October 24, 2025 News Comments Off on Billy Joel Collectors Event Closes out Popular Long Island Exhibit at LIMEHOF

STONY BROOK, N.Y. – The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) will be “movin’ out” the extremely popular Billy Joel, My Life: A Piano Man’s Journey exhibit with a special event called […]

Avett Brothers and Mike Patton form new group - Courtesy image
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Avett Brothers and Mike Patton to Release Album, Play Big Ears Fest in Knoxville

October 23, 2025 News Comments Off on Avett Brothers and Mike Patton to Release Album, Play Big Ears Fest in Knoxville

AVTT/PTTN, a collaboration between The Avett Brothers and Mike Patton, will release the new album “AVTT/PTTN” next month. The group will make its festival debut at Big Ears in Knoxville, Tennessee, on March 28, 2026. […]

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Garbage Proves a Treasure to Fans in Boise, Despite Limiting Future Tour Dates

October 21, 2025 News Comments Off on Garbage Proves a Treasure to Fans in Boise, Despite Limiting Future Tour Dates

Photos and review by JULIE ANN SHAW BOISE, Idaho – If you grew up in the 90’s and 00’s, then alternative rock band Garbage, Shirley Manson (lead vocalist), Duke Erikson (guitar, bass, keyboards), Steve Marker […]

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Ace Frehley of KISS Fame, Passes Away at 74

October 17, 2025 News Comments Off on Ace Frehley of KISS Fame, Passes Away at 74

Ace Frehley, the iconic guitarist and founding member of the band KISS, has passed away, his family announced. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-inducted rock guitarist was 74. Frehley passed away at his home […]

The Chameleons rock The Belasco in LA - Photos by Notes From Vivace
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Chameleons Wrap ‘Arctic Moon’ Tour and Deliver Driving Tracks to Longtime Fans

October 14, 2025 News Comments Off on Chameleons Wrap ‘Arctic Moon’ Tour and Deliver Driving Tracks to Longtime Fans

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – The Chameleons came out rocking at the Belasco with “Where Are You?” The song is the opening track from “Arctic Moon,” their first full-length album […]

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Rocky Horror Picture Show Movie Soundtrack Gets Deluxe Edition Release

October 12, 2025 News Comments Off on Rocky Horror Picture Show Movie Soundtrack Gets Deluxe Edition Release

The Rocky Horror Picture Show continues celebrating its landmark 50th anniversary with the deluxe edition release of the original movie soundtrack, reissued via Ode Records on 180g red-in-gold vinyl. Housed in a heavyweight gold-foil jacket […]

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No Doubt to Play The Sphere in Las Vegas for a Run of Shows May 2026

October 10, 2025 News Comments Off on No Doubt to Play The Sphere in Las Vegas for a Run of Shows May 2026

STAFF REPORT No Doubt, the ever-unique group comprised of Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal, Tom Dumont, and Adrian Young, return to liver performances with “No Doubt Live at Sphere,” a 6-night limited engagement in Las Vegas, […]

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The Dandy Warhols Take The Bellwether by Storm in Memorable LA Show

October 9, 2025 News Comments Off on The Dandy Warhols Take The Bellwether by Storm in Memorable LA Show

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – The Dandy Warhol’s vocalist-guitarist Coutney Taylor-Taylor mentioned that their 12-stop tour across the western part of the United States was “a bit of a last […]

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Totally Tubular Fest Adds East Coast, New Year’s Eve Dates to Close Out 2025

October 8, 2025 News Comments Off on Totally Tubular Fest Adds East Coast, New Year’s Eve Dates to Close Out 2025

The 80’s New Wave tour, Totally Tubular Festival, featuring artists including A Flock Of Seagulls, Thomas Dolby and The Motels, has announced four East Coast shows to close out 2025, from Dec. 27-Dec. 31. The […]

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    Roberta Flack Performances at Montreux Jazz Festival Get Released Via BMG
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    The Amish Outlaws Kick Off the Summer in Rowdy Style at Dewey Beach
    May 30, 2023 Comments Off on The Amish Outlaws Kick Off the Summer in Rowdy Style at Dewey Beach
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California Rocker®

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    RIP: Robbie Robertson, Songwriter Who ‘Drove Old Dixie Down,’ Passes Away at 80
    August 10, 2023 Comments Off on RIP: Robbie Robertson, Songwriter Who ‘Drove Old Dixie Down,’ Passes Away at 80
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    Release: The Ocean Blue Opens ‘Davy Jones’ Locker’ Again, Drops New Video + Track
    August 7, 2023 Comments Off on Release: The Ocean Blue Opens ‘Davy Jones’ Locker’ Again, Drops New Video + Track
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    July 21, 2023 Comments Off on Releases: Brian Setzer, Nils Lofgren Albums Lead the New Music of the Week
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    Review + Photos: Sparks and They Might Be Giants Light it Up at The Hollywood Bowl
    July 19, 2023 Comments Off on Review + Photos: Sparks and They Might Be Giants Light it Up at The Hollywood Bowl
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    July 4, 2023 Comments Off on Star Party, The Binges and Ames Flames Draw Crowds to the Redwood for Donny Popejoy + Pope Tribute

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Vintage Interviews

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    Interview: Nick Waterhouse Keeps The Machine Rolling With New Album, ‘Never Twice’
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    August 18, 2025 Comments Off on Woody Guthrie Comes Alive with New Double-LP ‘Woody At Home’ – Listen
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    February 8, 2018 Comments Off on Revolushn Band Talks Music, SoCal Gigs at Molly Malone’s, Blacklight District
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    March 25, 2025 Comments Off on Philadelphia Folk Fest 2025 Previews with Larry Ahearn, Lili Añel, Cloudbelly, Max Davey
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    Dave Pirner and Soul Asylum Celebrate Their ‘Change of Fortune’ at The Whisky A Go Go
    July 29, 2016 Comments Off on Dave Pirner and Soul Asylum Celebrate Their ‘Change of Fortune’ at The Whisky A Go Go
  • The National Releases Live Album ‘Rome’ Along with Fan-Created Video – Watch
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