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Pool Kids at No Earbuds Fest - All photos by Notes From Vivace
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No Earbuds Fest Descends on Pomona, Showcasing Bands From Around the U.S.

June 19, 2024 News Comments Off on No Earbuds Fest Descends on Pomona, Showcasing Bands From Around the U.S.

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE POMONA, Calif. – The 2024 music festival season is underway in Southern California. One festival called No Earbuds Fest took over two venues (The Glass House and The […]

GIFT - Photo by Dana Trippe
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GIFT Brings the Sounds of ‘Illuminator’ to Los Angeles Venues – An Interview

June 10, 2024 News Comments Off on GIFT Brings the Sounds of ‘Illuminator’ to Los Angeles Venues – An Interview

Interview by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – New York City based band GIFT has an album releasing on August 23rd called Illuminator. They’re also doing a two-night stand in Los Angeles on June 13th […]

girl in red - all photos by Notes From Vivace
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Greek Theatre in LA Celebrates Pride Month with girl in red and The Beaches – Review

June 2, 2024 News Comments Off on Greek Theatre in LA Celebrates Pride Month with girl in red and The Beaches – Review

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Marie Ulven Ringheim, the musician known professionally as girl in red, played two nights recently at the Greek Theatre. How might one sum up the […]

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Imogen Clark: ‘The Art of Getting Through’ Proves Songwriter Survives and Thrives

May 31, 2024 News Comments Off on Imogen Clark: ‘The Art of Getting Through’ Proves Songwriter Survives and Thrives

Photos and Interview by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Australian Imogen Clark took the Hotel Cafe stage with a vibrant personality that wowed the crowd. Her setlist was primarily from her latest album The […]

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Wednesday and Draag Make For a Stylish Night at The Bellwether – Photos + Review

May 22, 2024 News Comments Off on Wednesday and Draag Make For a Stylish Night at The Bellwether – Photos + Review

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – The Asheville, N.C.-based band Wednesday recently rolled on through The Bellwether. Over the last 12 months, this band has been one of the busiest out […]

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Pond Surfs the Lodge Room and into the Hearts of U.S. Fans – Photos + Review

May 21, 2024 News Comments Off on Pond Surfs the Lodge Room and into the Hearts of U.S. Fans – Photos + Review

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Australian band Pond sold out the Lodge Room. Let’s define sold out: It was so packed in the Lodge Room that Pond fans were practically […]

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 […]

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Gracie Gray Leaves Emotive and Lingering Sounds at Permanent Records Roadhouse

April 15, 2022 News Comments Off on Gracie Gray Leaves Emotive and Lingering Sounds at Permanent Records Roadhouse

Photos and Review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – I first came across Gracie Gray in 2019 at a since-vanished venue called The Satellite in Los Angeles. I immediately fell in love with the […]

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The Hot Club of Los Angeles Performs Cool Jazz at Cinema Bar in Culver City CA

December 21, 2021 News Comments Off on The Hot Club of Los Angeles Performs Cool Jazz at Cinema Bar in Culver City CA

Photos and Words by NOTES FROM VIVACE The Hot Club of Los Angeles, a Gypsy jazz ensemble, continues to celebrate a decade-long Monday night residency at the Cinema Bar in Culver City. “A 10-year residency is […]

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Indie On The Rise: Notes From Vivace Interviews The Haunts

October 11, 2019 News Comments Off on Indie On The Rise: Notes From Vivace Interviews The Haunts

By NOTES BY VIVACE As I like to do, I recently went to The Hi Hat to catch some bands that I’d never seen before. That resulted in me coming across The Haunts. Before the […]

Polartropica - Photo by Notes From Vivace
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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 […]

Riley from Speed of Light performs at Bands In a Barbershop - Donna Balancia
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‘Bands In a Barbershop’ and Alternative Venues Take Center Stage at Echo Park Rising Through Sunday

August 15, 2019 News Comments Off on ‘Bands In a Barbershop’ and Alternative Venues Take Center Stage at Echo Park Rising Through Sunday

By DONNA BALANCIA To see some of the best up-and-coming bands at Echo Park Rising this year, a good place to start is American Barbershop on Sunset, which has become known for its “Bands In […]

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Indie On The Rise: Glaare Evolves With Modern Nostalgic Sound

August 6, 2019 News Comments Off on Indie On The Rise: Glaare Evolves With Modern Nostalgic Sound

By NOTES FROM VIVACE Glaare recently hit the stage at The Satellite. As the band came on stage for their set, I was thinking that the band looked really familiar. I had never seen the […]

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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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Indie On The Rise: Notes From Vivace Interviews Greg Holden at Moroccan Lounge

June 15, 2019 News Comments Off on Indie On The Rise: Notes From Vivace Interviews Greg Holden at Moroccan Lounge

By NOTES FROM VIVACE Greg Holden recently played an early Friday show that enthralled his album-clutching fans at the Moroccan Lounge.  It was a packed house with many of those on hand holding the new […]

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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Indie On The Rise: Notes From Vivace Interviews Singer-Songwriter Jessica Gerhardt

April 23, 2019 News Comments Off on Indie On The Rise: Notes From Vivace Interviews Singer-Songwriter Jessica Gerhardt

By NOTES FROM VIVACE I recently crossed paths with Jessica Gerhardt for the first time at The Hi Hat. Throughout her set, I imagined myself being in an ancient enchanted forest, her music leading towards […]

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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, […]

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 […]

Crook - Photo by Notes From Vivace
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Indie On The Rise: An Interview with Crook

December 20, 2018 News Comments Off on Indie On The Rise: An Interview with Crook

By NOTES FROM VIVACE I’ve always enjoyed showing up for the first band/artist. Often times, the audience is smaller when compared to the rest of the night, but the closest friends and fans are there […]

Letters to Cleo - Photo by Notes From Vivace
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Notes From Vivace Interview: Indie Band Letters to Cleo Rocks The Hi Hat

November 28, 2018 News Comments Off on Notes From Vivace Interview: Indie Band Letters to Cleo Rocks The Hi Hat

By NOTES FROM VIVACE Letters to Cleo hit the stage at The Hi Hat on a recent Friday night and played for an adoring, capacity crowd. And judging by the Pixies and Ramones T-shirts in […]

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Indie On The Rise: Notes From Vivace Interviews Cowgirls

October 20, 2018 News Comments Off on Indie On The Rise: Notes From Vivace Interviews Cowgirls

By Notes From Vivace Cowgirls recently played a set at the Moroccan Lounge. Influenced by their name, when seeing this band live, one can just envision seeing them playing in front of a red barn […]

Holy Wars Kat Leon - PPhoto by Notes From Vivace
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Indie On The Rise: Notes From Vivace Interviews Holy Wars

September 2, 2018 News Comments Off on Indie On The Rise: Notes From Vivace Interviews Holy Wars

By NOTES FROM VIVACE LONG BEACH – Happy Sundays in Long Beach’s Zaferia District was a free festival that took place along a 1.5 mile stretch of Anaheim Street. It spread across 8 venues. The […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

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    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
  • Reviewer Craig Hammons and the Turbojugend - Photo courtesy of Turbojugend
    Hammons Review: Turbonegro Navy Sails Strong, Rocks The Regent
    June 3, 2018 Comments Off on Hammons Review: Turbonegro Navy Sails Strong, Rocks The Regent
  • The Blasters - Photo by Donna Balancia
    The Blasters Take Energy to New Level at Brouwerij West in San Pedro
    July 31, 2019 Comments Off on The Blasters Take Energy to New Level at Brouwerij West in San Pedro
  • Echo Park Rising Keeps the Beat; Bassists from Cheap Tissue, Plague Vendor, Cat Scan, Rock and Rule
    August 19, 2017 Comments Off on Echo Park Rising Keeps the Beat; Bassists from Cheap Tissue, Plague Vendor, Cat Scan, Rock and Rule
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    April 12, 2016 Comments Off on Gene Loves Jezebel, Hellflowers, Slow Poisoner Celebrate Hyaena Gallery

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  • 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
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    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
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  • 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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    Iggy Pop Shows No Signs of Shutdown with Tour Finale at The Anthem in Washington, D.C.
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    Bob Ezrin Tells NAMM Attendees to be Precise on Music Terminology
    January 24, 2014 Comments Off on Bob Ezrin Tells NAMM Attendees to be Precise on Music Terminology
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    Freebo In Front: Renowned Bassist Fetes Solo Release with Show at McCabe’s
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