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Sevendust Shakes the Ground at Starland Ballroom in N.J. for ‘Machine Killer’ Tour

February 14, 2024 News Comments Off on Sevendust Shakes the Ground at Starland Ballroom in N.J. for ‘Machine Killer’ Tour

Review + Photos by SILVIA PAVERI SAYREVILLE, N.J. – The night of February 10th, in Sayreville New Jersey, the ground shook for about an hour. Thankfully it was not an earthquake, but it simply was […]

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Joe Wong with Death Valley Girls Hit the Right Notes in Hollywood

January 28, 2024 News Comments Off on Joe Wong with Death Valley Girls Hit the Right Notes in Hollywood

Photos and Review by NOTES FROM VIVACE HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – Joe Wong, with the help of his orchestral band Nite Creatures and the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever venue, created an atmospheric event to celebrate […]

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Review: Whisky A Go-Go Sound System Takes Center Stage For ‘Love Revisited’ Show

January 22, 2024 News Comments Off on Review: Whisky A Go-Go Sound System Takes Center Stage For ‘Love Revisited’ Show

Review by DAN MACINTOSH Photos by ALYSON CAMUS WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – The Whisky A Go-Go has been celebrating 60 years of being an iconic Sunset Strip Rock N Roll club this month by hosting […]

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Bruce Dickinson Becomes a Rock ‘N’ Roll Comic Book Hero with Z2 Publishing Deal

December 12, 2023 News Comments Off on Bruce Dickinson Becomes a Rock ‘N’ Roll Comic Book Hero with Z2 Publishing Deal

Release – Bruce Dickinson and independent publisher, Z2, have teamed up for an original comic series tied to his upcoming solo album The Mandrake Project, to be released by BMG on March 1, 2024. BRUCE […]

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IDLES Drop ‘Grace’ Ahead of New Album ‘TANGK’ – Listen Here

December 7, 2023 News Comments Off on IDLES Drop ‘Grace’ Ahead of New Album ‘TANGK’ – Listen Here

Release – As they build towards the Feb. 16 release of their new album TANGK, the UK band IDLES share the new single “Grace.” “The song came from nowhere and everything,” said Joe Talbot. “It […]

Cate Le Bon - All photos by NOTES FROM VIVACE
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Cate Le Bon, Zsela and L’Rain Celebrate Mexican Summer 15-Year Anniversary

December 4, 2023 News Comments Off on Cate Le Bon, Zsela and L’Rain Celebrate Mexican Summer 15-Year Anniversary

Photos and Review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – The independent record label Mexican Summer recently concluded their 15 year anniversary celebration, which they called Fifteen Further. The label held concerts from September through […]

We Are Scientists on 'Lobes' Tour - All Photos by Dan Monick
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Dan MacIntosh: We Are Scientists Create Stellar Formula at the Constellation Room

November 28, 2023 News Comments Off on Dan MacIntosh: We Are Scientists Create Stellar Formula at the Constellation Room

We Are Scientists Constellation Room November 25, 2023 By DAN MACINTOSH SANTA ANA, CA – Keith Murray the guitarist-vocalist, and Chris Cain, bassist, are We Are Scientists, and when touring with drummer Keith Carne, these […]

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Liz Phair ‘Exile in Guyville’ Tour Continues to Inspire – Photos by Paul McAlpine

November 27, 2023 News Comments Off on Liz Phair ‘Exile in Guyville’ Tour Continues to Inspire – Photos by Paul McAlpine

Photos by PAUL MCALPINE BOSTON – Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Exile in Guyville, Liz Phair continues across the U.S. this fall, performing the album in its entirety, plus fan favorites. The Guyville Tour brings […]

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Joe Walsh, ELO and Friends Serve Hot Music on a Cool Night with VetsAid Concert

November 19, 2023 News Comments Off on Joe Walsh, ELO and Friends Serve Hot Music on a Cool Night with VetsAid Concert

VetsAid Various artists North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre By DAN MACINTOSH, Photos by PHILIP MACIAS CHULA VISTA, Calif. – It’s difficult to imagine a better way to honor veterans and Veterans Day than with Joe […]

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Dan MacIntosh: Nick Cave Gives a Close-Up to his Body of Work at The Orpheum

October 31, 2023 News Comments Off on Dan MacIntosh: Nick Cave Gives a Close-Up to his Body of Work at The Orpheum

Nick Cave Orpheum Theatre October 29, 2023 By DAN MACINTOSH LOS ANGELES, CA – Without a typical backing band, Nick Cave at the piano came off as a kind of piano man for hipsters and […]

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Young Women Rockers Get Rock Education from Betty Blowtorch at the Whisky

July 27, 2023 News Comments Off on Young Women Rockers Get Rock Education from Betty Blowtorch at the Whisky

Photo Illustration + Words by Mimi B. WEST HOLLYWOOD – Sunday, a day known to be your day off. Maybe you sleep in, maybe you grab a bite to eat, or maybe you find yourself […]

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Release: Lol Tolhurst x Budgie x Jacknife Lee Show ‘Los Angeles’ in New Light

July 25, 2023 News Comments Off on Release: Lol Tolhurst x Budgie x Jacknife Lee Show ‘Los Angeles’ in New Light

Release: Lol Tolhurst x Budgie x Jacknife Lee drop their debut album Los Angeles due out November 3 via Play It Again Sam. The 13 tracks on the album dive into freedom and slavery, beauty […]

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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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Relationship Ups and Downs: Sparks Debut ‘Escalator’ Video and Track

June 27, 2023 News Comments Off on Relationship Ups and Downs: Sparks Debut ‘Escalator’ Video and Track

By JOHN DALY It’s not easy to meet when one person is on the way up and the other is descending, as Sparks so clearly point out with the latest track plus video, “Escalator.” The […]

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Review: Pussy Riot and Von Teach Some Lessons at Catch One in Los Angeles

June 7, 2023 News Comments Off on Review: Pussy Riot and Von Teach Some Lessons at Catch One in Los Angeles

Photos and review by MIMI B. US Rocker Creative Director LOS ANGELES – “Adulterer,” that’s what I was called as I entered Catch One, the LA nightclub. I was there for what was tabbed “Von’s […]

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Yungblud Team Teases ‘Lowlife’ to Drive a New Era for the Popular UK Performer

June 5, 2023 News Comments Off on Yungblud Team Teases ‘Lowlife’ to Drive a New Era for the Popular UK Performer

Photos and report by MIMI B. Stomping in my boots from Beverly Blvd. north to Melrose Ave., I was sharing excitement with staffers about this “activation” with Yungblud and IHEARTCOMIX. The event was to promote […]

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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Violent Femmes Deliver a Range of Radio Hits in Memorable Santa Fe Springs Show

May 17, 2023 News Comments Off on Violent Femmes Deliver a Range of Radio Hits in Memorable Santa Fe Springs Show

Violent Femmes Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet May 13, 2023 By DAN MACINTOSH SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA – Violent Femmes are touring to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Wisconsin group’s debut album. The act […]

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Josie Cotton Enlists Rocker Pals for New Album, ‘Day of the Gun’ on Kitten Robot

May 3, 2023 News Comments Off on Josie Cotton Enlists Rocker Pals for New Album, ‘Day of the Gun’ on Kitten Robot

Edited by JOHN DALY Kitten Robot Records, the company behind some of the most compelling punk rockers around, announced the release of Josie Cotton’s new album Day of the Gun. Clem Burke, Kevin Preston, Eddie […]

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Review: ‘Feet Out the Window’ Captures the Beautiful Adventure of Life’s Journey

April 14, 2023 News Comments Off on Review: ‘Feet Out the Window’ Captures the Beautiful Adventure of Life’s Journey

By DONNA BALANCIA Geoff Gibbons has captured the reflective and sweeping emotions that accompany life’s adventures with “Feet Out the Window.” The new single from the Canadian singer-songwriter captures the sound of a Glenn Campbell-style […]

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Erik and the Worldly Savages Captures Wanderlust with ‘Future Thunder Void’

March 26, 2023 News Comments Off on Erik and the Worldly Savages Captures Wanderlust with ‘Future Thunder Void’

By JOHN DALY Erik and the Worldly Savages live an adventurous life that we can only envy. But fortunately this group of wandering punkers share their global adventures with us on their latest EP Future […]

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Dan MacIntosh: Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour Touts Music’s Beloved Genre

January 30, 2023 News Comments Off on Dan MacIntosh: Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour Touts Music’s Beloved Genre

Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour Featuring Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kurt Elling, Lakecia Benjamin, Christian Sands, Yasushi Nakamura and Clarence Penn Walt Disney Concert Hall January 20, 2023 By DAN MACINTOSH LOS ANGELES, CA – This […]

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Legendary Singer-Songwriter David Crosby Passes Away at 81

January 19, 2023 News Comments Off on Legendary Singer-Songwriter David Crosby Passes Away at 81

David Crosby, the legendary singer-songwriter and musician, has passed away at the age of 81. Crosby was a founding member of both the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, and had a successful solo career. […]

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Slamdinistas, a Los Angeles ‘Supergroup’ Releases New Album, ‘Shoot for the Stars’

January 18, 2023 News Comments Off on Slamdinistas, a Los Angeles ‘Supergroup’ Releases New Album, ‘Shoot for the Stars’

Slamdinistas New Album: Shoot for the Stars Detroit Records Produced by: Loren Molinare By CRAIG HAMMONS Five guys walk into a studio and a band is born. We are living in a world where there […]

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Are You on The US Rocker Playlist for December on Spotify?

December 8, 2022 News Comments Off on Are You on The US Rocker Playlist for December on Spotify?

IDLES, HC McEntire, L7, The Oxys, The Senders and More Curated by JOHN DALY It’s December and while everyone else is playing holiday music, here at US Rocker, it’s time for great punk, rock and […]

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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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  • Sevendust Shakes the Ground at Starland Ballroom in N.J. for ‘Machine Killer’ Tour
    February 14, 2024 Comments Off on Sevendust Shakes the Ground at Starland Ballroom in N.J. for ‘Machine Killer’ Tour
  • Joe Wong with Death Valley Girls Hit the Right Notes in Hollywood
    January 28, 2024 Comments Off on Joe Wong with Death Valley Girls Hit the Right Notes in Hollywood
  • Review: Whisky A Go-Go Sound System Takes Center Stage For ‘Love Revisited’ Show
    January 22, 2024 Comments Off on Review: Whisky A Go-Go Sound System Takes Center Stage For ‘Love Revisited’ Show

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