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Happy Sundays Long Beach Rocks with Soft Palms, Niis and Mike Watt – Photos + Review

August 28, 2024 News Comments Off on Happy Sundays Long Beach Rocks with Soft Palms, Niis and Mike Watt – Photos + Review

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE – LONG BEACH, Calif. – You can now be happy on Saturdays and Sundays in Long Beach. In its 8th year, Happy Sundays Long Beach Festival took a […]

Laveda - Photos by NOTES FROM VIVACE
Musicians

Gal Pal, Powder Pink & Sweet and Laveda Rock Permanent Records Roadhouse

May 18, 2023 News Comments Off on Gal Pal, Powder Pink & Sweet and Laveda Rock Permanent Records Roadhouse

By NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Permanent Records Roadhouse on a recent Saturday night was the place to be for lovers of sonic sounds. Powder Pink & Sweet opened up the night with a […]

Musicians

King Mala Shows Power of Personality and Unique Song Style at School Night

November 30, 2022 News Comments Off on King Mala Shows Power of Personality and Unique Song Style at School Night

Photos and Review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – I first came across King Mala during an online set for WFNM during the height of the pandemic in late 2020. She sat on a […]

Westerner at School Night - Photos by Notes From Vivace
By NOTES FROM VIVACE

Indie On The Rise: Westerner Talks New Album ‘Kali Yuga Kama Sutra’

August 30, 2022 News Comments Off on Indie On The Rise: Westerner Talks New Album ‘Kali Yuga Kama Sutra’

Interview + Photos by NOTES FROM VIVACE On a recent Monday night, Westerner hit the stage at School Night in support of their just released album Kali Yuga Kama Sutra. The opening song from their […]

Live Reviews

Hot Line Fest Sizzles with Fox Violet, Blushes, Spare Parts for Broken Hearts

August 22, 2022 News Comments Off on Hot Line Fest Sizzles with Fox Violet, Blushes, Spare Parts for Broken Hearts

Photos and Review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – The first-ever Hot Line Fest spun bright at Permanent Records Roadhouse on Saturday. Music from the 10 bands in the lineup ranged from the grooves […]

California Rocker®

Photo Gallery: Letters to Cleo and Dear Elise Draw Faithful Fans to The Troubadour

November 16, 2021 News Comments Off on Photo Gallery: Letters to Cleo and Dear Elise Draw Faithful Fans to The Troubadour

Photos + Review by NOTES FROM VIVACE Letters to Cleo played to a crowd that spanned the generations at the Troubadour on Friday night with Generation X going to the front of the stage. For […]

Tyler of Speed of Light - Photo by Notes From Vivace
Musicians

Interview: Speed of Light Talks New Music, ‘Bands in a Barbershop’ and Echo Park Rising 2020

September 25, 2020 News Comments Off on Interview: Speed of Light Talks New Music, ‘Bands in a Barbershop’ and Echo Park Rising 2020

By NOTES FROM VIVACE Punk band Speed of Light are known for energetic live performances. Riley, Cameron and Tyler have cultivated a devoted fan base through the “Bands in a Barbershop” punk scene in Echo […]

Zooluxx 5 - Notes From Vivace
Live Reviews

Zooluxx Celebrates Release of EP ‘Just a Little Bit’ with Sexy Show at Moroccan

February 21, 2020 News Comments Off on Zooluxx Celebrates Release of EP ‘Just a Little Bit’ with Sexy Show at Moroccan

Photos and Words By NOTES FROM VIVACE Zooluxx took the stage recently at the Moroccan Lounge to celebrate the release of their EP Just A Little Bit. This band spent five years playing Monday nights […]

Polartropica - Photo by Notes From Vivace
By NOTES FROM VIVACE

Indie on the Rise: Polartropica Invites Audiences to a Colorful Music Party

August 21, 2019 News Comments Off on Indie on the Rise: Polartropica Invites Audiences to a Colorful Music Party

By NOTES FROM VIVACE I first came across Polartropica at Echo Park Rising in 2018. The band was playing at Spacedust. With the band’s futuristic fashion and the fact that they were playing at a […]

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Buddy Guy Show at Novo Lacking, But He’s Still the Link to Chicago Blues

March 19, 2018 News Comments Off on Buddy Guy Show at Novo Lacking, But He’s Still the Link to Chicago Blues

By DAN MACINTOSH Nobody questions Buddy Guy’s guitar skills. Just ask other guitar masters, like Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page. They’ll all sing his praises. Therefore, expectations were high for Guy’s appearance at […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

  • Todd Rundgren at Saban - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
    Todd Rundgren Rips to Close ‘White Knight’ Tour on NYE 2018
    January 2, 2018 Comments Off on Todd Rundgren Rips to Close ‘White Knight’ Tour on NYE 2018
  • Slash CaliforniaRocker.com California Rocker Jesse Grant
    Best LA Concerts of 2016: Big Stars in Small Venues, Young Trailblazers, and California Rockers
    December 30, 2016 Comments Off on Best LA Concerts of 2016: Big Stars in Small Venues, Young Trailblazers, and California Rockers
  • Big Ups at The Echo - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
    Big Ups, Small Wigs, The Herms Bring Controlled Chaos to The Echo Club
    August 5, 2015 Comments Off on Big Ups, Small Wigs, The Herms Bring Controlled Chaos to The Echo Club
  • John and Paul of The Oh Sees at Zebulon - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
    Oh Sees Wild Double Drummers Send Crowd into Orbit at Zebulon LA
    June 13, 2018 Comments Off on Oh Sees Wild Double Drummers Send Crowd into Orbit at Zebulon LA
  • Lance Lopez - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
    Lance Lopez and All-Star Friends Rock Monday Night Blues at the Valley’s Hot Spot, Maui Sugar Mill
    August 9, 2016 Comments Off on Lance Lopez and All-Star Friends Rock Monday Night Blues at the Valley’s Hot Spot, Maui Sugar Mill

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Reviews

  • Garbage Proves a Treasure to Fans in Boise, Despite Limiting Future Tour Dates
    October 21, 2025 Comments Off on Garbage Proves a Treasure to Fans in Boise, Despite Limiting Future Tour Dates
  • The Chameleons rock The Belasco in LA - Photos by Notes From Vivace
    Chameleons Wrap ‘Arctic Moon’ Tour and Deliver Driving Tracks to Longtime Fans
    October 14, 2025 Comments Off on Chameleons Wrap ‘Arctic Moon’ Tour and Deliver Driving Tracks to Longtime Fans
  • New York Band, Laveda, Tours the US with Third Studio Album ‘Love, Darla’
    October 6, 2025 Comments Off on New York Band, Laveda, Tours the US with Third Studio Album ‘Love, Darla’

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East Coast Rocker

  • The Amish Outlaws rock the crowds - Photo by Donna Balancia
    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
  • Inspirational Smitty The Creator Rises from the Streets of Little Haiti to Global Fame
    April 28, 2023 Comments Off on Inspirational Smitty The Creator Rises from the Streets of Little Haiti to Global Fame
  • Lord Sonny The Unifier Makes Truth Creative with ‘America’s Newest Hitmaker’
    March 12, 2023 Comments Off on Lord Sonny The Unifier Makes Truth Creative with ‘America’s Newest Hitmaker’
  • For Famed Rock Photog, Wet Leg Reminiscent of Early Days of Queen
    August 15, 2022 Comments Off on For Famed Rock Photog, Wet Leg Reminiscent of Early Days of Queen
  • Robert Plant and Alison Krauss ‘Raising The Roof’ Tour Heads West
    July 21, 2022 Comments Off on Robert Plant and Alison Krauss ‘Raising The Roof’ Tour Heads West

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
  • The Ocean Blue - Darin Back image
    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
  • Releases: Brian Setzer, Nils Lofgren Albums Lead the New Music of the Week
    July 21, 2023 Comments Off on Releases: Brian Setzer, Nils Lofgren Albums Lead the New Music of the Week
  • Sparks - Photos by LUIS MORENO
    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
  • Star Party, The Binges and Ames Flames Draw Crowds to the Redwood for Donny Popejoy + Pope Tribute
    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

  • Exclusive Interview: Rick Derringer Talks Remarkable Career as he Plays Through the Work
    May 28, 2017 Comments Off on Exclusive Interview: Rick Derringer Talks Remarkable Career as he Plays Through the Work
  • Peoples Blues of Richmond for California Rocker
    People’s Blues of Richmond To Play LA Tuesday + Two Tens and Coo Coo Birds
    September 19, 2016 Comments Off on People’s Blues of Richmond To Play LA Tuesday + Two Tens and Coo Coo Birds
  • Music Photographer Henry Diltz Has Hundreds of Album Covers And Now He has a Lucie Award
    October 22, 2015 Comments Off on Music Photographer Henry Diltz Has Hundreds of Album Covers And Now He has a Lucie Award
  • The Blushes - Photos by Notes From Vivace / Courtesy Echo Park Rising 2024
    Beloved East Side Festival Echo Park Rising Brings Out LA’s Talent – Photos + Review
    August 20, 2024 Comments Off on Beloved East Side Festival Echo Park Rising Brings Out LA’s Talent – Photos + Review
  • Jamie Hince Morrison Hotel Gallery
    Photographs by Jamie Hince on Display at Morrison Hotel Gallery LA
    October 30, 2014 Comments Off on Photographs by Jamie Hince on Display at Morrison Hotel Gallery LA
  • Gogol Bordello - All photos by Donna Balancia
    Gogol Bordello Preps For Silver Screen Fame Touring New Movie ‘Scream Of My Blood’
    September 14, 2024 Comments Off on Gogol Bordello Preps For Silver Screen Fame Touring New Movie ‘Scream Of My Blood’
  • EXCLUSIVE: Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum: ‘Chris Cornell and I Were Brothers in Arms During Tough Times’
    May 22, 2017 Comments Off on EXCLUSIVE: Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum: ‘Chris Cornell and I Were Brothers in Arms During Tough Times’




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