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Wombats Rock The Wiltern in Los Angeles to Wrap their North American Tour

February 28, 2022 News Comments Off on Wombats Rock The Wiltern in Los Angeles to Wrap their North American Tour

By AVA LIVERSIDGE Photos by LUIS MORENO Wombats, the beloved alternative rock trio hailing from the UK, closed their North American tour with a date at The Wiltern in Los Angeles in support of their […]

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Review: The Great Band, Chicago, is Playing ‘Stronger’ Every Show

February 26, 2022 News Comments Off on Review: The Great Band, Chicago, is Playing ‘Stronger’ Every Show

Photos and Review by Julie Ann Shaw Chicago celebrated 55 years of touring the other night and there’s no indication of them ever slowing down. The beloved band that put horn-playing on the map back […]

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The Venice West Brings on Musical Mardi Gras with Zydeco Cha-Chas

February 25, 2022 News Comments Off on The Venice West Brings on Musical Mardi Gras with Zydeco Cha-Chas

Photos and Review by LUIS MORENO Mardi Gras came to town and the Venice West Club celebrated with New Orleans-style music and was adorned in the spirit of purple, green and gold. The sounds of Brass […]

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Cher’s 1980s NYC Penthouse Hits the Market for $6.995 Million

February 17, 2022 News Comments Off on Cher’s 1980s NYC Penthouse Hits the Market for $6.995 Million

A New York City penthouse that belonged to Cher and then Britney Spears has hit the market for $6.995 million, according to Top Ten Real Estate Deals. For decades, the style-conscious have looked to Cher […]

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Funny Face Takes Listeners to Fuzz Heaven with New Album, ‘Dog In Hell’

February 16, 2022 News Comments Off on Funny Face Takes Listeners to Fuzz Heaven with New Album, ‘Dog In Hell’

Review by HARRIET KAPLAN Dog In Hell by Funny Face is an incredibly catchy and fun pop-punk EP that has huge hooks. This solid effort emphasizes a lo-fi immediacy and puts the music directly in […]

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Review: Beth Hart Sets Her Love for The Blues on Stage at The Saban

February 11, 2022 News Comments Off on Review: Beth Hart Sets Her Love for The Blues on Stage at The Saban

Photos and Review by LUIS MORENO There’s a reason Beth Hart sings the blues. The blues as a genre comes out of pain, love, and hopefulness. It comes from a dark space that is reverberated […]

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Review: North Mississippi Allstars Take Many Directions in Homage to The Blues

February 10, 2022 News Comments Off on Review: North Mississippi Allstars Take Many Directions in Homage to The Blues

Photos and Review by LUIS MORENO I set my course for a 9.8-mile trip north to Venice West, so I could end up in the South with the North Mississippi Allstars.   The North Mississippi […]

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Review: System Of A Down Delivers at Banc of California Stadium

February 9, 2022 News Comments Off on Review: System Of A Down Delivers at Banc of California Stadium

By DAN MACINTOSH LOS ANGELES, CA – System Of A Down headlined the 22,000 capacity Banc of California Stadium on a chilly Saturday night, supported by three very different opening acts. Although the Glendale-originated act […]

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An Open Letter from Johnny Buss, Owner of Ice House Comedy in Pasadena

February 6, 2022 News Comments Off on An Open Letter from Johnny Buss, Owner of Ice House Comedy in Pasadena

Dear friends and family of the Ice House, First and foremost, I would like to wish every one of you a HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR IN 2022! I realize the past few years have […]

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Allen Stone And Audience Share Rare Sonic Bond on ‘APART’ Tour

February 5, 2022 News Comments Off on Allen Stone And Audience Share Rare Sonic Bond on ‘APART’ Tour

Photos and Review by LUIS MORENO This was a concert all Allen Stone fans in Los Angeles had been waiting for from the blue-eyed soul singer. The question was “would it be canceled?”  But the cosmos, […]

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The Spits Rock Alex’s Bar in Long Beach with a Much-Needed Blast of Pure Punk

February 2, 2022 News Comments Off on The Spits Rock Alex’s Bar in Long Beach with a Much-Needed Blast of Pure Punk

Photos and Review by LUIS MORENO LONG BEACH, Calif. – The year is 2022, but as I walk into Alex’s Bar to catch The Spits show I’m transported back to the 1979 punk shows of […]

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Robert DeLong Leads Fans on a ‘Walk’ of Dexterity and Imagery at The Lodge Room

January 31, 2022 News Comments Off on Robert DeLong Leads Fans on a ‘Walk’ of Dexterity and Imagery at The Lodge Room

By JULIE ANN SHAW Robert DeLong took his “Walk Like Me” Tour to The Lodge Room in Highland Park and made it a joyful journey for fans. In order to get to The Lodge Room, […]

By NOTES FROM VIVACE

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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Neal Francis Delivers with Album ‘In Plain Sight’ and Plays Los Angeles in January

December 15, 2021 News Comments Off on Neal Francis Delivers with Album ‘In Plain Sight’ and Plays Los Angeles in January

By DAN MACINTOSH Some have called Neal Francis the second coming of New Orleans legend Allen Toussaint. That’s a whole lot of pressure, and two big shoes to fill. However, when you partake of funky […]

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Fiery Furnaces Returns to the Music Scene with Energetic Show at El Rey

November 19, 2021 News Comments Off on Fiery Furnaces Returns to the Music Scene with Energetic Show at El Rey

By DAN MACINTOSH LOS ANGELES, CA – Sadly, the Fiery Furnaces drew a relatively small audience to its midweek El Rey Theatre show. Granted, it was a Wednesday night, and not a weekend. Nevertheless, this […]

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Band of Horses Revisits the Past and Charges Into The Future at Hollywood Show

November 18, 2021 News Comments Off on Band of Horses Revisits the Past and Charges Into The Future at Hollywood Show

Photos + Words by LUIS MORENO Band of Horses took concert-goers on a nostalgic journey that revived the past while inspiring for the future at the Hollywood Palladium the other night. Ben Bridwell (lead vocals, […]

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Grace McKagan Heats Up The Harvard and Stone Stage in Hollywood

November 17, 2021 News Comments Off on Grace McKagan Heats Up The Harvard and Stone Stage in Hollywood

Photos + Review by HARRIET KAPLAN Grace McKagan, based on the first night of a November residency at Harvard and Stone, showed new audiences that she has a commanding style and a striking persona. The singer-songwriter […]

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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 […]

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Review: Aimee Mann Revives Dreams with Live Recording at LA’s Largo

November 15, 2021 News Comments Off on Review: Aimee Mann Revives Dreams with Live Recording at LA’s Largo

By DAN MACINTOSH LOS ANGELES – Aimee Mann had to restart a couple of songs during her delightful Largo at the Coronet show. She said she was aiming for perfection because this performance was being […]

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Music Around Towns: Warbly Jets Continue Blazing LA Residency

August 15, 2021 News Comments Off on Music Around Towns: Warbly Jets Continue Blazing LA Residency

Photos by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Warbly Jets continues their blazing residency in Los Angeles. The band brings a much anticipated “sonic” open-arms welcome to performance and concert-starved Angelenos. Check out the photos […]

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James Taylor and Veteran Songwriters Win Big at 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards

March 15, 2021 News Comments Off on James Taylor and Veteran Songwriters Win Big at 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards

Taylor Makes Acceptance Speech from Ski Lift By JOHN DALY Veteran songwriters took the spotlight at the 63rd annual GRAMMY Awards on Sunday as James Taylor, Chick Corea and Dolly Parton were among the big […]

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Video Premiere: The DoGs of Detroit Dig the Beach with New Release ‘Under The Coast’

March 10, 2021 News Comments Off on Video Premiere: The DoGs of Detroit Dig the Beach with New Release ‘Under The Coast’

By JOHN DALY The DoGs have released the ripping new track “Under The Coast,” accompanied by a killer video directed by Frank Meyer blending hot surf action with rebel Rock ‘N’ Roll. “Under The Coast” […]

Desert Daze gets rowdy on Saturday with Sleep, King Gizzard and Iggy Pop - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Sleep, King Gizzard and Iggy Pop Stoke Moshers and Crowd Surfers at Desert Daze

October 15, 2017 News Comments Off on Sleep, King Gizzard and Iggy Pop Stoke Moshers and Crowd Surfers at Desert Daze

Sleep Fans Rejoice as Band Brings It You know it’s a pretty good party when one of the actual performers comes crowd-surfing past you at a concert. That’s what happened during Iggy Pop’s set at […]

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By DONNA BALANCIA

Rare Photos of Iggy Pop, Queen, By Paul McAlpine on Display at Mr. Musichead Gallery

October 12, 2017 News Comments Off on Rare Photos of Iggy Pop, Queen, By Paul McAlpine on Display at Mr. Musichead Gallery

Paul McAlpine Photography Work Hits Hollywood Rock photographer Paul McAlpine has always looked ahead, but today he looks back on his work. McAlpine has curated a show of his outstanding images of iconic rock stars, […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Cal Jam 17: Foo Fighters and Others Pay Tribute to Las Vegas Victims, Tom Petty

October 8, 2017 News Comments Off on Cal Jam 17: Foo Fighters and Others Pay Tribute to Las Vegas Victims, Tom Petty

Featured Photo By DEBI DEL GRANDE SAN BERNARDINO – In one giant sweeping night of Rock ‘N’ Roll, Cal Jam 17 featuring the Foo Fighters proved that concerts and festivals will continue to thrive. The […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Foo Fighters Kick It Up With Cal Jam 17 – A Celebration for ‘Concrete and Gold’

October 6, 2017 News Comments Off on Foo Fighters Kick It Up With Cal Jam 17 – A Celebration for ‘Concrete and Gold’

Cal Jam Presents Top Talent on Saturday Cal Jam – The Foo Fighters, The Kills, Cage The Elephant and Queens of the Stone Age are among the performers at Saturday’s Cal Jam 17 at The […]

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Classic US Rocker Reviews

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