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RIP: Robbie Robertson, Songwriter Who ‘Drove Old Dixie Down,’ Passes Away at 80

August 10, 2023 News Comments Off on RIP: Robbie Robertson, Songwriter Who ‘Drove Old Dixie Down,’ Passes Away at 80

Robbie Robertson, who wrote, and recorded with The Band, “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,” has passed away at 80, his manager said. The prolific Robertson, a Canadian, is credited with helping to usher […]

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Release: The Ocean Blue Opens ‘Davy Jones’ Locker’ Again, Drops New Video + Track

August 7, 2023 News Comments Off on Release: The Ocean Blue Opens ‘Davy Jones’ Locker’ Again, Drops New Video + Track

Release – The Ocean Blue will re-release their first major label album, Davy Jones’ Locker via Korda Records on Aug. 25. “It is our first truly independent release, and the first record we did entirely […]

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Releases: Brian Setzer, Nils Lofgren Albums Lead the New Music of the Week

July 21, 2023 News Comments Off on Releases: Brian Setzer, Nils Lofgren Albums Lead the New Music of the Week

Releases: Brian Setzer’s new album The Devil Always Collects is out Sept. 15 via Surfdog Records digitally, on CD and vinyl. The renowned rocker rolls out the album’s first track and video, “Girl On The […]

Sparks - Photos by LUIS MORENO
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Review + Photos: Sparks and They Might Be Giants Light it Up at The Hollywood Bowl

July 19, 2023 News Comments Off on Review + Photos: Sparks and They Might Be Giants Light it Up at The Hollywood Bowl

Sparks Hollywood Bowl July 16, 2023 Review by DAN MACINTOSH Photos by LUIS MORENO HOLLYWOOD — Eventually, most every important Los Angeles band plays the Hollywood Bowl. It’s sort of a regional rite of passage. […]

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Star Party, The Binges and Ames Flames Draw Crowds to the Redwood for Donny Popejoy + Pope Tribute

July 4, 2023 News Comments Off on Star Party, The Binges and Ames Flames Draw Crowds to the Redwood for Donny Popejoy + Pope Tribute

LOS ANGELES – A tribute show for Donny Popejoy and Greg Pope Romero drew the crowds to The Redwood in downtown LA. The fortunate fans in attendance were treated to sets from The Binges, The […]

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Review + Photos: Inaugural Dum Dum Fest Unites the Los Angeles Music Community

June 28, 2023 News Comments Off on Review + Photos: Inaugural Dum Dum Fest Unites the Los Angeles Music Community

Photos and Review by NOTES FROM VIVACE The inaugural Dum Dum Fest took place at The Echo where the bands playing the night brought together the Los Angeles music community. Fun conversations among friends were […]

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Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival a Summer Delight from Day to Night

June 23, 2023 News Comments Off on Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival a Summer Delight from Day to Night

Review By DAN MACINTOSH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – Although it would be stretching the truth to call this weekend’s Hollywood Bowl festival a strictly jazz event, there were jazz elements mixed into various presented genres that […]

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Live Review: Rodrigo Y Gabriela Strum Lively with ‘In Between Thoughts … A New World’

June 11, 2023 News Comments Off on Live Review: Rodrigo Y Gabriela Strum Lively with ‘In Between Thoughts … A New World’

By DAN MACINTOSH HIGHLAND, Calif. – The unique guitar duo, Rodrigo y Gabriela, celebrated the recent release of the album, In Between Thoughts … A New World, with an engaging evening of instrumental music. Although […]

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Julez and the Rollerz Debut EP ‘Is This Where The Party Is?’ at Non Plus Ultra

June 9, 2023 News Comments Off on Julez and the Rollerz Debut EP ‘Is This Where The Party Is?’ at Non Plus Ultra

Photos + Review by NOTES FROM VIVACE Los Angeles – Julez and the Rollerz played Non Plus Ultra to celebrate the release of their EP Is This Where The Party Is? on recent Friday night. […]

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Review: Petty Human Emotions Take Familiar Steps with Their Inventive New Album

June 8, 2023 News Comments Off on Review: Petty Human Emotions Take Familiar Steps with Their Inventive New Album

By AVA LIVERSIDGE The self-titled debut LP from Los Angeles-based alt-rock outfit Petty Human Emotions packs a serious punch. What began as singer-songwriter James Nardiello’s solo project transformed into a robust rock project, fueled by […]

Stan Snow Into the Great Beyond album
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Review: Stan Snow’s ‘Into the Great Beyond’ Album an Optimistic Look into the Future

June 4, 2023 News Comments Off on Review: Stan Snow’s ‘Into the Great Beyond’ Album an Optimistic Look into the Future

By DONNA BALANCIA Into the Great Beyond by Stan Snow is simply a remarkable work. Snow is a storyteller who inspires, talking about the human condition … while he still can. The topics Snow covers […]

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Renowned Guitar Tech Rocky Roberts and his Friends Take a Look Back with ‘Pieces of Time’

June 1, 2023 News Comments Off on Renowned Guitar Tech Rocky Roberts and his Friends Take a Look Back with ‘Pieces of Time’

By DONNA BALANCIA Perhaps it’s true, after all, that guitar techs make the best musicians. Rocky Roberts, guitar tech to some of the most renowned rockers, has released an EP, Pieces of Time by Rocky […]

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Sisters of Mercy Bring the Goth to SoCal with Historic Show at Hollywood Palladium

May 26, 2023 News Comments Off on Sisters of Mercy Bring the Goth to SoCal with Historic Show at Hollywood Palladium

Sisters Of Mercy The Hollywood Palladium May 23, 2023 Review by DAN MACINTOSH WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – It seemed like every Goth in SoCal came to see genre veterans Sisters Of Mercy at the historic […]

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Billy Idol and Gang of Four Rock the Crowds at Cruel World (Day One)

May 23, 2023 News Comments Off on Billy Idol and Gang of Four Rock the Crowds at Cruel World (Day One)

Photos and Review by LUIS MORENO PASADENA, Calif. – Cruel World Fest was a celebration of music of the 1980s, but a warning of inclement weather cut the good times short. Up until the end […]

The Cure at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre - Photos by SYLVIA BORGO
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The Cure Delivers the Remedy as ‘Songs of a Lost World Tour’ Hits San Diego

May 22, 2023 News Comments Off on The Cure Delivers the Remedy as ‘Songs of a Lost World Tour’ Hits San Diego

Photos and Review by SYLVIA BORGO SAN DIEGO – The Cure delivered a captivating performance at the North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, marking the sixth show of their highly anticipated Songs of a Lost World […]

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Wayne Kramer, Tom Morello, Christen Jail Guitar Doors CAPO Center with ‘Rock Out 6’

May 4, 2023 News Comments Off on Wayne Kramer, Tom Morello, Christen Jail Guitar Doors CAPO Center with ‘Rock Out 6’

Jail Guitar Doors CAPO Center Rock Out 6 Photos and Review by LUIS MORENO LOS ANGELES – There are many profound themes about the impact of music. But the Jail Guitar Doors organization may say […]

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‘What the Hell Happened to Blood, Sweat & Tears?’ Docu Tells of Music … And Intrigue

April 30, 2023 News Comments Off on ‘What the Hell Happened to Blood, Sweat & Tears?’ Docu Tells of Music … And Intrigue

Movie Review by DAN MACINTOSH You may wonder why Blood, Sweat & Tears just seemed to burn bright and burn out fast. The band was on top of the musical world in 1970, you may […]

John Mellencamp - Photos by JULIE ANN SHAW
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John Mellencamp ‘Live and In Person Tour’ a Beautiful and Nostalgic Journey

April 29, 2023 News Comments Off on John Mellencamp ‘Live and In Person Tour’ a Beautiful and Nostalgic Journey

John Mellencamp Live and In Person Tour The Dolby Theatre, Hollywood, CA Photos and Review by JULIE ANN SHAW The night opened with a 30-minute “movie” that consisted of clips of the old movies Fugitive […]

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Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel Draw Out the Soulful Times in Southern Cal

April 6, 2023 News Comments Off on Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel Draw Out the Soulful Times in Southern Cal

Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel The Venice West Photos and Review by LUIS MORENO VENICE, Calif. – I was in the mood for some good old southern-rock jam band music, so I headed off to […]

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L.A. Guns Drop Single, ‘Shattered Glass’ off Album ‘Black Diamonds’

February 27, 2023 News Comments Off on L.A. Guns Drop Single, ‘Shattered Glass’ off Album ‘Black Diamonds’

Release: California glam rockers, L.A. Guns have released “Shattered Glass,” the second single from their upcoming studio album, Black Diamonds, which will be released on April 14. Produced by founding member and guitarist, Tracii Guns, […]

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Local Natives Appeal to Both, for Three Nights at Hollywood Forever

December 9, 2022 News Comments Off on Local Natives Appeal to Both, for Three Nights at Hollywood Forever

Local Natives Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever December 7, 2022 Review by DAN MACINTOSH LOS ANGELES, CA – The chilly night’s music at Hollywood Forever’s Masonic Lodge featured the third night of Local Natives’ brief […]

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Tanya Tucker Honored as ‘Distinguished Storyteller’ at Arts and Entertainment Awards

December 7, 2022 News Comments Off on Tanya Tucker Honored as ‘Distinguished Storyteller’ at Arts and Entertainment Awards

LOS ANGELES – The National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards honored Tanya Tucker with the Distinguished Storyteller Award for excellence in storytelling outside of journalism as the entertainment icon is set to star in Paramount’s […]

L7 - Photo by Ames Flames
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All-Girl Group L7 Makes Triumphant Return Home For ‘Bricks Are Heavy’ 30th Anniversary

October 31, 2022 News Comments Off on All-Girl Group L7 Makes Triumphant Return Home For ‘Bricks Are Heavy’ 30th Anniversary

By AMES FLAMES LOS ANGELES – All-girl group L7 returned to LA for 2 sold out shows at the Regent. A triumphant return home after touring the US with their Bricks Are Heavy 30th aniversary […]

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Review by Ames Flames: Betty Blowtorch Fires Up the Crowd at Corbin Bowl

October 6, 2022 News Comments Off on Review by Ames Flames: Betty Blowtorch Fires Up the Crowd at Corbin Bowl

Review + Photos by AMES FLAMES TARZANA, Calif. – It’s been two years and eight months since I worked a show and I’m glad my return was with Betty Blowtorch at Corbin Bowl. It was […]

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BeachLife Ranch Kicks it in Redondo Beach with Lumineers, Dierks Bentley

September 15, 2022 News Comments Off on BeachLife Ranch Kicks it in Redondo Beach with Lumineers, Dierks Bentley

REDONDO BEACH, Calif. – BeachLife Ranch Country and Americana kicks it with a diverse group of modern luminaries like The Lumineers, Dierks Bentley and Brandi Carlile this weekend in Redondo Beach, Calif. Hall and Oates […]

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Jackson Browne Pens the Times of Our Lives, All We Need to Do is Listen

September 13, 2022 News Comments Off on Jackson Browne Pens the Times of Our Lives, All We Need to Do is Listen

Review: Jackson Browne Pacific Amphitheatre “An Evening With Jackson Browne” Review by LUIS MORENO COSTA MESA, Calif. – “An Evening With Jackson Browne” … A lifetime of memories! It’s the early mid-70’s in a 1965 […]

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