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Børns Returns to the Stage with New Music and Gets Warm Welcome in Los Angeles

March 20, 2025 News Comments Off on Børns Returns to the Stage with New Music and Gets Warm Welcome in Los Angeles

Photos and review by ALYSON CAMUS LOS ANGELES – Making a comeback is difficult. It’s both challenging and brave – though some might criticize me for calling Garrett Clark Borns, aka Børns, brave. In 2018, […]

My Morning Jacket photo by Silvia Grav
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My Morning Jacket Releases New Track + Video, New Album, and Celebrates Louisville

March 19, 2025 News Comments Off on My Morning Jacket Releases New Track + Video, New Album, and Celebrates Louisville

My Morning Jacket share “Half A Lifetime,” the third song from their new album, “is,” which will be released this Friday. The corresponding tour for the Brendan O’Brien-produced album, “is,” kicks off April 1 in […]

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Foreigner Hits The Road to Rave Reviews Joined by Legendary Lou Gramm

March 18, 2025 News Comments Off on Foreigner Hits The Road to Rave Reviews Joined by Legendary Lou Gramm

STAFF REPORT – Legendary rock band and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Foreigner, has been on tour, selling out the first run of highly anticipated performances. The iconic group, known for timeless hits […]

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New Releases: Bones of J.R. Jones, Frank Meyer + Cherie Currie, Martha Wainwright

March 14, 2025 News Comments Off on New Releases: Bones of J.R. Jones, Frank Meyer + Cherie Currie, Martha Wainwright

New York-based artist The Bones of J.R. Jones (aka Jonathon Linaberry) announced his 6th studio album, “Radio Waves” will be released on June 20 via Tone Tree Music. The 11-song collection was produced by GRAMMY-nominated […]

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Herb Alpert to Release 60th Anniversary Edition of ‘Whipped Cream & Other Delights’

March 13, 2025 News Comments Off on Herb Alpert to Release 60th Anniversary Edition of ‘Whipped Cream & Other Delights’

Release – Herb Alpert, the legendary musician, artist, record label executive and philanthropist, has announced a special 60th Anniversary Edition of his seminal album “Whipped Cream & Other Delights” which will release on April 25th, […]

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‘One to One: John & Yoko’ Docu Produced by Sean Ono Lennon Gets IMAX Release

March 12, 2025 News Comments Off on ‘One to One: John & Yoko’ Docu Produced by Sean Ono Lennon Gets IMAX Release

John Lennon and Yoko Ono are depicted in a new light by director Kevin Macdonald in the documentary “One to One: John & Yoko,” which gets an exclusive IMAX release on April 11. The film […]

Carla Olson by Donna Balancia
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Busk-Aid-LA Benefit for Wildfire Victims to Take Place in Echo Park on Sunday, March 30

March 10, 2025 News Comments Off on Busk-Aid-LA Benefit for Wildfire Victims to Take Place in Echo Park on Sunday, March 30

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Release – The music community wasted no time in coming to the aid of those rendered homeless following the January wildfires in and around Los Angeles, with benefit concerts popping up […]

George Thorogood at Ridgefield Playhouse - All photos by Barry Levine
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George Thorogood & The Destroyers on Tour Prove Their Music is Still ‘Bad to the Bone’

March 7, 2025 News Comments Off on George Thorogood & The Destroyers on Tour Prove Their Music is Still ‘Bad to the Bone’

March 6, 2025 George Thorogood at Ridgefield Playhouse Photos and review by BARRY LEVINE RIDGEFIELD, CT. — Shhh…don’t tell anybody, but George Thorogood just celebrated his 75th birthday on February 24. You wouldn’t have known […]

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David Johansen, Who Passed at 75, Brought Big Originality and Flair to the Music World

March 2, 2025 News Comments Off on David Johansen, Who Passed at 75, Brought Big Originality and Flair to the Music World

By DONNA BALANCIA NEW YORK – David Johansen, the lead singer of the New York Dolls who later achieved fame as the lounge singer character, Buster Poindexter, passed away on Feb. 28, 2025 at the […]

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MISSIO Shows Off Talents Ranging From Emotive Grit to High Speed Madness

February 28, 2025 News Comments Off on MISSIO Shows Off Talents Ranging From Emotive Grit to High Speed Madness

Photos and review by JULIE ANN SHAW BOISE, Id. – In order to enter the Knitting Factory I had to walk down an alley and pass a smash burger stand that smelled so good that […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Gene Hackman, Wife Betsy Arakawa and Dog Possibly Died from Carbon Monoxide: Cops

February 27, 2025 News Comments Off on Gene Hackman, Wife Betsy Arakawa and Dog Possibly Died from Carbon Monoxide: Cops

By DONNA BALANCIA  Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog were found dead in his Santa Fe, N.M. home and an investigation is ongoing into the cause of their deaths, police said. The actor’s daughter […]

By PATRICK O'HEFFERNAN

Patrick O Review: Samantha Fish Single ‘Sweet Southern Sounds’ Captivates

February 25, 2025 News Comments Off on Patrick O Review: Samantha Fish Single ‘Sweet Southern Sounds’ Captivates

By PATRICK O’HEFFERNAN Samantha Fish is all over the internet now. Seems I can’t log on to any social media and not get rocked by her songs. Her latest track is “Sweet Southern Sounds” off […]

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Somebody Someone AKA Aubrey Hays Captivates the Hotel Cafe Crowd in LA

February 23, 2025 News Comments Off on Somebody Someone AKA Aubrey Hays Captivates the Hotel Cafe Crowd in LA

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Somebody Someone (the moniker for Aubrey Hays) dropped by Hotel Cafe to perform a well received set that mesmerized the audience. The audience’s attentiveness perhaps […]

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Vampire Weekend Announces 2025 Tour with Stops in Philly, Charleston and Miami

February 21, 2025 News Comments Off on Vampire Weekend Announces 2025 Tour with Stops in Philly, Charleston and Miami

Release – Following a successful 2024 tour, Vampire Weekend have announced their return to global stages this summer. Since the release of their rapturously received fifth studio album, Only God Was Above Us (Columbia Records), […]

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The Drake Gives Partners with Save The Music Foundation to Celebrate Music Education

February 21, 2025 News Comments Off on The Drake Gives Partners with Save The Music Foundation to Celebrate Music Education

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Staff Report – The Drake Gives, in partnership with Save The Music Foundation, presented a community-wide celebration of the power of music at Katella High School in Anaheim, Calif.  Students, parents and […]

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Paul McCartney’s ‘Rediscovered’ 1963-64 Photos of The Beatles to Exhibit at Gagosian

February 19, 2025 News Comments Off on Paul McCartney’s ‘Rediscovered’ 1963-64 Photos of The Beatles to Exhibit at Gagosian

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – An exhibition of recently rediscovered 1963-64 photographs of The Beatles by Paul McCartney—including some previously unseen—will be held at the Gagosian gallery in Beverly Hills this April through June, it was […]

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Melvins 1983 Return with ‘Thunderball’ Album and New Track ‘Victory of the Pyramids’

February 18, 2025 News Comments Off on Melvins 1983 Return with ‘Thunderball’ Album and New Track ‘Victory of the Pyramids’

Release – Melvins 1983, the raw and unfiltered incarnation of the legendary band featuring Buzz Osborne and original Melvins drummer, Mike Dillard, return with “Thunderball” – their first full-length album in four years, out April […]

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Review + Photos: Cursive Celebrates 10th LP ‘Devourer’ at The Regent in LA

February 16, 2025 News Comments Off on Review + Photos: Cursive Celebrates 10th LP ‘Devourer’ at The Regent in LA

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE –  LOS ANGELES – The Midwest emo band Cursive pulled into The Regent Theater to celebrate the release of their 10th LP “Devourer” . . . hold that […]

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Avicii Track ‘Forever Yours – Tim’s 2016 Ibiza Version’ + Video Released

February 14, 2025 News Comments Off on Avicii Track ‘Forever Yours – Tim’s 2016 Ibiza Version’ + Video Released

Avicii’s “Forever Yours – Tim’s 2016 Ibiza Version” single has been released in response to fans’ reactions to two Netflix documentaries: “Avicii: I’m Tim” and the concert film “Avicii: My Last Show,” which began streaming […]

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Dolly Parton Introduces a Pinot Noir to her Signature Dolly Wines Lineup

February 12, 2025 News Comments Off on Dolly Parton Introduces a Pinot Noir to her Signature Dolly Wines Lineup

Release – Dolly Parton is reclaiming red this Valentine’s Day season by releasing her signature Dolly Wines Pinot Noir, the same month the song “Jolene” was released 51 years ago. “For many years I have […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Lotti Golden, Gino Vannelli, Chick Corea, Midlife Crisis Return with Romantic Releases

February 9, 2025 News Comments Off on Lotti Golden, Gino Vannelli, Chick Corea, Midlife Crisis Return with Romantic Releases

US Rocker Video Playlist for February Lotti Golden: ‘Dance To The Rhythm Of Love’ Lotti Golden, the legendary NYC singer-songwriter has returned with the reissue of her landmark debut album, “Motor-Cycle,” set to drop Friday, […]

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Lo Moon Energizes The Roxy in LA on Their ‘I Wish You Way More Than Luck’ Tour

February 7, 2025 News Comments Off on Lo Moon Energizes The Roxy in LA on Their ‘I Wish You Way More Than Luck’ Tour

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Lo Moon entered the final stretch of their “I Wish You Way More Than Luck” tour across the US with a stop in their hometown […]

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Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Introduces Documentary Film Fest

February 6, 2025 News Comments Off on Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Introduces Documentary Film Fest

STONY BROOK, NY – The inaugural Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Music Documentary Film Festival will take place from August 8-10 at LIMEHOF’s museum in Stony Brook, N.Y., it was announced. Entries […]

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LA Gives Back: Fire Relief Event at The Bellwether Brings Together Music Community

February 2, 2025 News Comments Off on LA Gives Back: Fire Relief Event at The Bellwether Brings Together Music Community

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Starting at around 10:30 a.m. on January 7th in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles county witnessed the start of a series of wildfires. Later in the […]

Jane Gil is the subject of Tom DiCillo's 'Stars' - Image courtesy Tom DiCillo
By DONNA BALANCIA

Filmmaker and Musician, Tom DiCillo, Captures the Heart with Emotive ‘Stars’ Video

January 31, 2025 News Comments Off on Filmmaker and Musician, Tom DiCillo, Captures the Heart with Emotive ‘Stars’ Video

By DONNA BALANCIA Tom DiCillo, renowned director, cinematographer and musician, has released a video to the song, “Stars,” which is a tribute to his late wife, Jane. “Stars” is a featured track on DiCillo’s recently […]

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Gilby Clarke to Join Alice Cooper on Tour Through Mid-February

January 27, 2025 News Comments Off on Gilby Clarke to Join Alice Cooper on Tour Through Mid-February

Gilby Clarke will be joining the Alice Cooper band for shows Jan. 31 through Feb. 16, filling in for Nita Strauss, who has conflicting obligations, it was announced. Previously, guitarist Orianthi had been planning to […]

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