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Sébastien Tellier Delivers French Flavor to the Fans in Support of Album ‘Kiss The Beast’

September 28, 2026 News Comments Off on Sébastien Tellier Delivers French Flavor to the Fans in Support of Album ‘Kiss The Beast’

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – In support of his “Kiss The Beast” album release, French singer Sébastien Tellier jumped across the Atlantic to do a short North American tour. In […]

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Shonen Knife Shines in Support of Men at Work, Toad The Wet Sprocket, in Los Angeles

August 23, 2026 News Comments Off on Shonen Knife Shines in Support of Men at Work, Toad The Wet Sprocket, in Los Angeles

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Men at Work closed out their A Night Like No Other tour at The United Theater on Broadway. It was a summer night to remember […]

Johanna Samuels - All photos by Notes From Vivace for US Rocker
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Johanna Samuels Celebrates ‘Sorry, Kid’ Album Release at Zebulon in LA – Review

August 17, 2026 News Comments Off on Johanna Samuels Celebrates ‘Sorry, Kid’ Album Release at Zebulon in LA – Review

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Johanna Samuels celebrated the release of her album “Sorry, Kid” in front of the Los Angeles home crowd at Zebulon. It was a night for […]

Corey Glover gives emotive performance fronting One Tribe Nation - Photos by Notes From Vivace US Rocker
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One Tribe Nation Fronted by Corey Glover of Living Colour Takes the Stage by Storm in LA

July 29, 2026 News Comments Off on One Tribe Nation Fronted by Corey Glover of Living Colour Takes the Stage by Storm in LA

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – The band One Tribe Nation is a blend of rock, funk, soul, Afro-Latin rhythms, jazz, and world music. They’re led by founder Michael Sanders and […]

Gracie and Rachel - Photos by NOTES FROM VIVACE for US Rocker
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Pop Duo Gracie and Rachel Charm the Crowd at ‘If We Could, Would We’ Show in LA

July 28, 2026 News Comments Off on Pop Duo Gracie and Rachel Charm the Crowd at ‘If We Could, Would We’ Show in LA

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – The chamber pop duo Gracie and Rachel (Gracie Coates and Rachel Ruggles) recently released their third studio album “If We Could, Would We.” The album […]

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Quarters, Telescreens, Give New Meaning to ‘Pit’ Stop at The Regent Theater Show

April 17, 2026 News Comments Off on Quarters, Telescreens, Give New Meaning to ‘Pit’ Stop at The Regent Theater Show

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Quarters stopped by The Regent Theater as part of their tour to support their recent “I Hope This Isn’t The End of the World” album […]

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Des Rocs, Romes and Velvet Chains Rock The El Rey Theatre to Throngs of Devoted Fans

April 10, 2026 News Comments Off on Des Rocs, Romes and Velvet Chains Rock The El Rey Theatre to Throngs of Devoted Fans

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Des Rocs recently stopped by Los Angeles’ The El Rey Theatre as part of his North American tour. His fans lined up early outside the […]

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The Dandy Warhols Take The Bellwether by Storm in Memorable LA Show

October 9, 2025 News Comments Off on The Dandy Warhols Take The Bellwether by Storm in Memorable LA Show

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – The Dandy Warhol’s vocalist-guitarist Coutney Taylor-Taylor mentioned that their 12-stop tour across the western part of the United States was “a bit of a last […]

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, […]

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California Rocker®

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    October 13, 2026 Comments Off on Tinlicker ‘Moves’ the Audience With Dazzling Audio-Visual Performance in Los Angeles
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    October 11, 2026 Comments Off on Wednesday Week Reunites With Live Shows, an EP of Beloved Covers + New Video – Watch
  • Sass Jordan, Rock Vocalist, Songwriter, and ‘Irreplaceable Being of Light ,’ Passes at 65
    October 5, 2026 Comments Off on Sass Jordan, Rock Vocalist, Songwriter, and ‘Irreplaceable Being of Light ,’ Passes at 65
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    Castle Rat Rocks Tunes of Ancient Lore in Support of New Album ‘The Bestiary’
    October 4, 2026 Comments Off on Castle Rat Rocks Tunes of Ancient Lore in Support of New Album ‘The Bestiary’
  • Sébastien Tellier Delivers French Flavor to the Fans in Support of Album ‘Kiss The Beast’
    September 28, 2026 Comments Off on Sébastien Tellier Delivers French Flavor to the Fans in Support of Album ‘Kiss The Beast’

Classic US Rocker Reviews

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    No Longer The Little ‘Brokechella,’ BROKE LA Fest Grows into its New Name
    April 23, 2016 Comments Off on No Longer The Little ‘Brokechella,’ BROKE LA Fest Grows into its New Name
  • Alice Coooper - Photo by Craig Hammons for CaliforniaRocker.com
    Legendary Alice Cooper Goes from Kid’s Playhouse to Fantasy Springs and Still has Time for His Golf Game
    November 2, 2016 Comments Off on Legendary Alice Cooper Goes from Kid’s Playhouse to Fantasy Springs and Still has Time for His Golf Game
  • Valerie June - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
    Valerie June: A Darling of a Performer Who Took Fans at the Santa Monica Pier by the Soul and Heartstrings
    August 5, 2017 Comments Off on Valerie June: A Darling of a Performer Who Took Fans at the Santa Monica Pier by the Soul and Heartstrings
  • Gerald Albright and Jonathan Butler kick off Long Beach Jazz Festival - Photo by Donna Balancia
    Jonathan Butler and Gerald Albright Kick off the 29th annual Long Beach Jazz Festival in Grand Style
    August 13, 2016 Comments Off on Jonathan Butler and Gerald Albright Kick off the 29th annual Long Beach Jazz Festival in Grand Style
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Reviews

  • Switchfoot and Anberlin are on tour - Photos by Notes From Vivace
    Switchfoot and Anberlin Get the Crowds Hopping on the LA Stop of ‘Forever Now’ Tour
    October 29, 2026 Comments Off on Switchfoot and Anberlin Get the Crowds Hopping on the LA Stop of ‘Forever Now’ Tour
  • Substance Fest at The Belasco in LA Delivers Goth in all its Glory to the Faithful Fans
    October 26, 2026 Comments Off on Substance Fest at The Belasco in LA Delivers Goth in all its Glory to the Faithful Fans
  • Deep Purple Release Video for Title Track of Latest Album, ‘Splat!’ – Watch Here
    October 23, 2026 Comments Off on Deep Purple Release Video for Title Track of Latest Album, ‘Splat!’ – Watch Here

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East Coast Rocker

  • Long Island Music and Entertainment and Hall of Fame Hosts Second Annual Music Film Fest
    August 28, 2026 Comments Off on Long Island Music and Entertainment and Hall of Fame Hosts Second Annual Music Film Fest
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    Young The Giant, Valerie June, to Perform at Annapolis Songwriters Fest in September
    July 22, 2026 Comments Off on Young The Giant, Valerie June, to Perform at Annapolis Songwriters Fest in September
  • 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’

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Vintage Interviews

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    The California Rocker Interview: Soul Asylum Founder Dave Pirner Talks ‘Change of Fortune’
    June 29, 2016 Comments Off on The California Rocker Interview: Soul Asylum Founder Dave Pirner Talks ‘Change of Fortune’
  • California Rocker: Jesus the Bus Driver plays Chilean music while waiting for help
    Jesus The Bus Driver Inspires With His Music
    April 28, 2014 Comments Off on Jesus The Bus Driver Inspires With His Music
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    ‘BOOM: A Film About the Sonics’ Screens in LA, Opens in Select Theaters
    September 3, 2024 Comments Off on ‘BOOM: A Film About the Sonics’ Screens in LA, Opens in Select Theaters
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    ‘Trailer Park Boys’ Live: Cheeseburger Randy and Mr. Lahey Bring Comedy Show to Whisky A Go-Go
    October 19, 2016 Comments Off on ‘Trailer Park Boys’ Live: Cheeseburger Randy and Mr. Lahey Bring Comedy Show to Whisky A Go-Go
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    Chainsaw’s ‘Mr. Twister’ is Right on Target, But This Time in a Different Arena
    August 7, 2015 Comments Off on Chainsaw’s ‘Mr. Twister’ is Right on Target, But This Time in a Different Arena
  • ‘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
  • Martha Davis and The Motels
    Interview with Martha Davis and The Motels at The Mint in Los Angeles
    October 12, 2014 Comments Off on Interview with Martha Davis and The Motels at The Mint in Los Angeles

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