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Jehnny Beth I'm The Man - Courtesy Anthony Byrne
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Jehnny Beth Releases Video for ‘I’m The Man’ from ‘Peaky Blinders’ Soundtrack

December 3, 2019 News Comments Off on Jehnny Beth Releases Video for ‘I’m The Man’ from ‘Peaky Blinders’ Soundtrack

By DONNA BALANCIA Jehnny Beth has released the new video for “I’m The Man,” a track featured on the new soundtrack for the UK TV show “Peaky Blinders.” The video is introduced via spoken word […]

The Regrettes - Photo by Justin Higuchi
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‘How Do You Love?’ The Regrettes Are ‘Noisily Honest’ About Love, Life

October 12, 2019 News Comments Off on ‘How Do You Love?’ The Regrettes Are ‘Noisily Honest’ About Love, Life

Review By DAN MACINTOSH The Regrettes, a (mostly) all-girl Los Angeles rock band, mix a lot of great musical stuff together on How Do You Love? Los Angeles has historically been a fertile breeding ground […]

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Desert Daze: Flaming Lips, Devo, Metz, Animal Collective Grab the Attention Span

October 12, 2019 News Comments Off on Desert Daze: Flaming Lips, Devo, Metz, Animal Collective Grab the Attention Span

By JOHN DALY Flaming Lips and Metz closed out opening night of Desert Daze Friday night in cool style, with balloons, pink robots and some general late night fun.  But it was Devo that “de-evolutionized” […]

Nick Cave Releases Ghosteen
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Listen Here: Nick Cave Premieres New Double Album ‘Ghosteen’

October 3, 2019 News Comments Off on Listen Here: Nick Cave Premieres New Double Album ‘Ghosteen’

 By JOHN DALY Nick Cave is making the best use of technology to premiere his new double album Ghosteen, and you can hear it right here and right now. Last week, Cave and The Bad […]

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Saba Lou Khan Speaks Her Mind With Playfully Appealing New Album ‘Novum Ovum’

October 3, 2019 News Comments Off on Saba Lou Khan Speaks Her Mind With Playfully Appealing New Album ‘Novum Ovum’

By DONNA BALANCIA Maybe to be “Telepathetic” means to know the stuff is going to hit the fan and still not doing anything about it. That seems to be the case for some poor palooka […]

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WATCH: Green Day, Weezer and Fall Out Boy Tune up for Hella Mega Tour at Whisky A Go-Go

September 11, 2019 News Comments Off on WATCH: Green Day, Weezer and Fall Out Boy Tune up for Hella Mega Tour at Whisky A Go-Go

By JOHN DALY Green Day, Weezer and Fall Out Boy played the Whisky a Go-Go Tuesday night to tune up for next summer’s Hella Mega stadium tour that kicks off next summer in Europe and […]

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Photos: SUNN O))) And Its Unique Sound Descends on The Mayan in Los Angeles

September 10, 2019 News Comments Off on Photos: SUNN O))) And Its Unique Sound Descends on The Mayan in Los Angeles

Photos and Words by CAMERON ACOSTA SUNN O))) took over The Mayan in Los Angeles, bringing its unique sound to a packed house of fans, friends and special guest musicians. Created in 1998 by Greg […]

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Notes From Vivace: Dead Coats Blend Punk Sensibilities with Life Stories

July 25, 2019 News Comments Off on Notes From Vivace: Dead Coats Blend Punk Sensibilities with Life Stories

By NOTES FROM VIVACE The Dead Coats are an Austin, Texas-based band. They recently finished a tour that started in Texas and took the band up the west coast before ending at The Redwood Bar […]

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Review: Pow! Album ‘Shift’ Keeps the Beat with Nouveau-Industrial Synth Punk 

May 16, 2019 News Comments Off on Review: Pow! Album ‘Shift’ Keeps the Beat with Nouveau-Industrial Synth Punk 

By DONNA BALANCIA Pow! has been steadily growing its fan base. The San Francisco-bred music manipulators are heavy into synth and thrive on creating new and far out sound however it can be done. With […]

Lauren Rocket at The Mint - Photo by Notes From Vivace
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Indie On The Rise: Notes From Vivace Interviews Lauren Rocket

May 7, 2019 News Comments Off on Indie On The Rise: Notes From Vivace Interviews Lauren Rocket

By NOTES FROM VIVACE Back in 2010, a friend of mine mentioned to me that I should check out a band called Rocket. They were doing a residency at The Three Clubs. I looked up […]

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Spare Parts for Broken Hearts, Potty Mouth, Dancing Tongues Bring ‘Madness’ to Hi Hat

March 26, 2019 News Comments Off on Spare Parts for Broken Hearts, Potty Mouth, Dancing Tongues Bring ‘Madness’ to Hi Hat

By NOTES FROM VIVACE Dr. Martens has hosted concerts across various Los Angeles venues and is on a hot streak of booking top local talent. The company recently booked local bands and artists like Beginners, […]

Cerny Brothers to release 'Looking for the Good Land' - Courtesy image
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Cerny Brothers Take Listeners on Unforgettable Journey with ‘Looking For The Good Land’

March 20, 2019 News Comments Off on Cerny Brothers Take Listeners on Unforgettable Journey with ‘Looking For The Good Land’

By DONNA BALANCIA The Cerny Brothers bring a treasured piece of home with them on their musical Odyssey Looking For The Good Land. Bob and Scott Cerny take the listener on a long journey with the new […]

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Live and Bush to Tour the U.S. this Summer to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Albums

March 5, 2019 News Comments Off on Live and Bush to Tour the U.S. this Summer to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Albums

By JOHN DALY Live and Bush will tour this summer to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their albums Throwing Copper and Sixteen Stone with stops at The Greek in Los Angeles, The Concord Pavillion, Black […]

Disco Shrine - Photo by Notes From Vivace
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Indie On The Rise: Notes From Vivace Interviews Disco Shrine

February 18, 2019 News Comments Off on Indie On The Rise: Notes From Vivace Interviews Disco Shrine

By NOTES FROM VIVACE On a recent night in Los Angeles we got a chance to talk to Disco Shrine. The inspired performer talks about a new era in music, the blending of genres, and […]

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UPDATE – Extra Day Added to Just Like Heaven Fest at Queen Mary Park in Long Beach

February 7, 2019 News Comments Off on UPDATE – Extra Day Added to Just Like Heaven Fest at Queen Mary Park in Long Beach

By JOHN DALY UPDATE: An extra day was added to the Just Like Heaven fest since tickets sold out within minutes for the May 4 festival in Long Beach, resulting in frustration and anger on the […]

Strawberry Army 7 - M Haight photo
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Rock Photographers Pick LA Bands On The Rise: 3LH, Speed of Light, Strawberry Army

February 5, 2019 News Comments Off on Rock Photographers Pick LA Bands On The Rise: 3LH, Speed of Light, Strawberry Army

By JOHN DALY We’ve asked our favorite Los Angeles photographers to select who they think are the hottest bands on the rise in Los Angeles. This week our featured photographer is M.Haight and he says […]

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VIDEO: Le Butcherettes on The Set of ‘give/UP’ Video Shoot

January 26, 2019 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Le Butcherettes on The Set of ‘give/UP’ Video Shoot

Photos By DONNA BALANCIA Le Butcherettes take on a mystical appearance in the haunting new video for the single “give/UP”  directed by Gus Black. The single “give/UP” is from Le Butcherettes’ innovative new album bi/MENTAL. […]

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California Rocker ‘Hot New Videos Vol. 3’ Playlist: The Mrs, Swervedriver, Julia Jacklin, Jetboy

January 25, 2019 News Comments Off on California Rocker ‘Hot New Videos Vol. 3’ Playlist: The Mrs, Swervedriver, Julia Jacklin, Jetboy

California Rocker Hot New Music Videos Vol. 3 features new productions by The Mrs, Julia Jacklin and Jetboy. In each volume of California Rocker Hot New Music Videos, the staff selects the hottest music videos by new […]

Laura Peters - Notes From Vivace
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Laura Peters, Influential Indie Musician in LA, Passes Away at 32

January 24, 2019 News Comments Off on Laura Peters, Influential Indie Musician in LA, Passes Away at 32

By DONNA BALANCIA Laura Peters, who left an indelible imprint on the indie music scene in Los Angeles, has passed away at age 32. No cause of death has been disclosed. Peters was the founder […]

Black Leather Jacket on California Rocker Playlist
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Black Leather Jacket, Alice Merton and Sharon Van Etten Music Videos on California Rocker Playlist

January 19, 2019 News Comments Off on Black Leather Jacket, Alice Merton and Sharon Van Etten Music Videos on California Rocker Playlist

New music videos from Black Leather Jacket, Alice Merton and Sharon Van Etten are among the selections on the weekend California Rocker Playlist. Black Leather Jacket kick off the weekend list with the rousing “Village […]

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Throwback Photos: 2017 Holidays John Dwyer and OCS, Shannon Lay, Go Mellow for Charity

December 17, 2017 News Comments Off on Throwback Photos: 2017 Holidays John Dwyer and OCS, Shannon Lay, Go Mellow for Charity

By DONNA BALANCIA John Dwyer and his OCS with Brigid Dawson, and Shannon Lay took a different turn at The Teragram Ballroom for two sold-out nights. It was billed as a mellow evening and that […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

  • Avenged Sevenfold - Photo by Matt Stasi for Loudwire
    Metal Suffers No ‘Inferiority Complex’ at Loudwire Music Awards
    October 30, 2017 Comments Off on Metal Suffers No ‘Inferiority Complex’ at Loudwire Music Awards
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    PHOTOS: An Evening With the Photographic Greats Richard Young and Chris Cuffaro in West Hollywood
    February 3, 2017 Comments Off on PHOTOS: An Evening With the Photographic Greats Richard Young and Chris Cuffaro in West Hollywood
  • Buddy Guy
    Buddy Guy Show at Novo Lacking, But He’s Still the Link to Chicago Blues
    March 19, 2018 Comments Off on Buddy Guy Show at Novo Lacking, But He’s Still the Link to Chicago Blues
  • Hammons Review: Juke Box Hero Tour Wraps to Rock and Roll Satisfaction
    August 13, 2018 Comments Off on Hammons Review: Juke Box Hero Tour Wraps to Rock and Roll Satisfaction
  • A Place to Bury Strangers Shines at Regent, Sextile and Prettiest Eyes Rock
    June 10, 2018 Comments Off on A Place to Bury Strangers Shines at Regent, Sextile and Prettiest Eyes Rock

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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

  • Prince of Pico Gary Calamar
    Gary Calamar Takes a Tour of LA with Singles ‘Little Tokyo,’ ‘Prince of Pico Blvd’ – Interview
    February 26, 2017 Comments Off on Gary Calamar Takes a Tour of LA with Singles ‘Little Tokyo,’ ‘Prince of Pico Blvd’ – Interview
  • Rock N Roll Billboards of the Sunset Strip
    ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll Billboards of the Sunset Strip’ by Robert Landau is a Beautiful Lesson in Music History
    December 21, 2015 Comments Off on ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll Billboards of the Sunset Strip’ by Robert Landau is a Beautiful Lesson in Music History
  • Soul Asylum California Rocker Donna Balancia
    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
  • Jim Peterik writes We All Bleed Red for Orlando victims
    ‘We All Bleed Red’ by Jim Peterik Takes a New Approach to Honor Those Who Need it Most
    July 16, 2016 Comments Off on ‘We All Bleed Red’ by Jim Peterik Takes a New Approach to Honor Those Who Need it Most
  • Gold Star, Will Worden and Mercedes Kilmer Grace the Stage at Zebulon in LA
    January 21, 2024 Comments Off on Gold Star, Will Worden and Mercedes Kilmer Grace the Stage at Zebulon in LA
  • Supermensch
    Shep Gordon, Mike Myers Talk ‘Supermensch’ at Landmark Theatres
    November 13, 2014 Comments Off on Shep Gordon, Mike Myers Talk ‘Supermensch’ at Landmark Theatres
  • Jody Hamilton and Gilt Lily Band Rock Molly Malone’s for Charity
    December 14, 2017 Comments Off on Jody Hamilton and Gilt Lily Band Rock Molly Malone’s for Charity




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