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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
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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 […]

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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

  • John Lennon Tribute, Featuring ‘The Lennon Report’ Film and Beatles Music, Draws Rock Royalty
    December 9, 2016 Comments Off on John Lennon Tribute, Featuring ‘The Lennon Report’ Film and Beatles Music, Draws Rock Royalty
  • Mike Patton will be on hand for Festival of Disruption - Photo © Donna Balancia
    Mike Patton Debuts as Frontman with Dave Lombardo’s Dead Cross at Observatory for First Show
    August 11, 2017 Comments Off on Mike Patton Debuts as Frontman with Dave Lombardo’s Dead Cross at Observatory for First Show
  • Black Waat3r at the Viper Room by Donna Balancia
    Black Waat3r Breaks Down The Sound ‘Barriers’ At The Viper Room for Night of Soul Satisfaction
    July 31, 2016 Comments Off on Black Waat3r Breaks Down The Sound ‘Barriers’ At The Viper Room for Night of Soul Satisfaction
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    Living Colour Rocks the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills
    May 31, 2017 Comments Off on Living Colour Rocks the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills
  • Lead Singer Jonny Hawkins of Nothing More at the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire in London, UK - All photos by SILVIA PAVERI
    Review: Nothing More Delivers Explosive London Show Ahead of Upcoming US Tour
    March 4, 2024 Comments Off on Review: Nothing More Delivers Explosive London Show Ahead of Upcoming US Tour

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Reviews

  • Broken Social Scene Releases Album ‘Remember The Humans’ – Watch New Video
    May 10, 2026 Comments Off on Broken Social Scene Releases Album ‘Remember The Humans’ – Watch New Video
  • Rick Rubin and Neil Diamond - Photo by Jesse Diamond
    Neil Diamond Releases Third Album of Rick Rubin Collaboration ‘Wild At Heart’
    May 8, 2026 Comments Off on Neil Diamond Releases Third Album of Rick Rubin Collaboration ‘Wild At Heart’
  • Susto Stringband - Photo by Chris Brennan
    Susto Stringband Drops ‘E-350’ Ahead of Album ‘Susto Stringband (Vol. 2)’ – Watch
    May 7, 2026 Comments Off on Susto Stringband Drops ‘E-350’ Ahead of Album ‘Susto Stringband (Vol. 2)’ – Watch

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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
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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
  • 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

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    Ray Goren, Young Blues Guitar Phenom, Talks Technology and Fond Memories of Leon Russell
    February 2, 2017 Comments Off on Ray Goren, Young Blues Guitar Phenom, Talks Technology and Fond Memories of Leon Russell
  • Basement Gets Physical at Shows Promoting New Album ‘Wired’ – Photos + Review
    May 4, 2026 Comments Off on Basement Gets Physical at Shows Promoting New Album ‘Wired’ – Photos + Review
  • Bones UK Show Their ‘Soft’ Side at the Greek Theatre – Photos + Review
    September 18, 2024 Comments Off on Bones UK Show Their ‘Soft’ Side at the Greek Theatre – Photos + Review
  • Rock Photographer Neal Preston Captures the Spotlight in Rare Interview on ‘Shot Talk’
    January 10, 2025 Comments Off on Rock Photographer Neal Preston Captures the Spotlight in Rare Interview on ‘Shot Talk’
  • ‘Bring That Back’ by Dirk Schwenk a Deep-Rooted Journey on ‘The Bay’ – Review
    September 7, 2025 Comments Off on ‘Bring That Back’ by Dirk Schwenk a Deep-Rooted Journey on ‘The Bay’ – Review
  • Space Hurricane: Band’s Meeting Through Want Ads Gets Good Response
    August 7, 2015 Comments Off on Space Hurricane: Band’s Meeting Through Want Ads Gets Good Response
  • Chicano Batman Makes Hometown Crowd Proud, Wrapping U.S. Tour at LA Forum
    July 3, 2024 Comments Off on Chicano Batman Makes Hometown Crowd Proud, Wrapping U.S. Tour at LA Forum




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