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Devon Allman to Bring Modern Legacy to the Road with the ’20 Years Strong’ Tour

March 22, 2026 News Comments Off on Devon Allman to Bring Modern Legacy to the Road with the ’20 Years Strong’ Tour

Devon Allman hits the road with the 20 Years Strong Tour, celebrating 20 years since the release of his first album and national tour. The tour kicks off on August 13 in Portsmouth, NH. The […]

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Googly Eyes Draws the Fans for North American Tour Promoting ‘American Girls’ EP

March 19, 2026 News Comments Off on Googly Eyes Draws the Fans for North American Tour Promoting ‘American Girls’ EP

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – The fans were shoulder-to-shoulder in The Peppermint Club for googly eyes’ EP “paint me like one of your fav american girls” release party. And there’s […]

The Riflebirds of Portland reissue 'April' - Courtesy image for US Rocker
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The Riflebirds of Portland Fly High with Reissue of 1988 Debut Album ‘April’

February 24, 2026 News Comments Off on The Riflebirds of Portland Fly High with Reissue of 1988 Debut Album ‘April’

Staff Report – PORTLAND – Nearly four decades after first taking flight, The Riflebirds of Portland return to their origins with the reissue of “April,” their long-out-of-print debut album, set for an April 3, 2026, […]

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Anne Richmond Boston Covers Many Miles to Finally Bring ‘I Should Be Happy’ to Fans

February 22, 2026 News Comments Off on Anne Richmond Boston Covers Many Miles to Finally Bring ‘I Should Be Happy’ to Fans

Anne Richmond Boston has released her long-lost second solo album, “I Should Be Happy” on DB Records. The longtime member of The Swimming Pool Q’s enlisted well-known friends on a fulfilling journey to deliver her […]

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Vince Conrad’s Stellar Album ‘Hall of Frames’ Takes on ‘New Society’ with Humor and Depth

February 19, 2026 News Comments Off on Vince Conrad’s Stellar Album ‘Hall of Frames’ Takes on ‘New Society’ with Humor and Depth

Review by DONNA BALANCIA – LOS ANGELES – Vince Conrad has produced a thought-provoking and wide-ranging collection of songs for his new album, “Hall of Frames,” which is perhaps his best solo album to date. […]

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Lana Del Rey Orchestrates a Love Song From an Americana ‘Stove’ in the Wilderness

February 18, 2026 News Comments Off on Lana Del Rey Orchestrates a Love Song From an Americana ‘Stove’ in the Wilderness

Review by DONNA BALANCIA Lana Del Rey has released “White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter,” an emotive, beat-driven love song that blends vintage symphony sound with ASMR and rap in an Americana setting. It’s a […]

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Carter Vail Single ‘Ants In My Room’ Depicts Just That, With a Little ‘Extra’ – Review

February 1, 2026 News Comments Off on Carter Vail Single ‘Ants In My Room’ Depicts Just That, With a Little ‘Extra’ – Review

Review by JOHN DALY Carter Vail has released his latest single “Ants In My Room” accompanied by a typically creative video, following the song’s viral explosion on social media. Vail has amassed a vast following, […]

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Alice Cooper Says Hitting The Stage Keeps Him Young on Rock & Roll High School Podcast

January 16, 2026 News Comments Off on Alice Cooper Says Hitting The Stage Keeps Him Young on Rock & Roll High School Podcast

Alice Cooper talked longevity and inspiration as well as other deep-cut topics during episode 1, season 5 of the “Rock & Roll High School” podcast with host Pete Ganbarg. The veteran shock rocker, who plays […]

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Father John Misty, Trombone Shorty and Grace Potter Headline Winnetka Music Festival

January 13, 2026 News Comments Off on Father John Misty, Trombone Shorty and Grace Potter Headline Winnetka Music Festival

Father John Misty, Trombone Shorty and Grace Potter are the featured performers at Winnetka Music Festival, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. The fest takes place in Winnetka’s downtown district on the North Shore […]

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‘Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh’ Auction Gives Famous Rocker a Chance to ‘Get More Stuff’

November 12, 2025 News Comments Off on ‘Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh’ Auction Gives Famous Rocker a Chance to ‘Get More Stuff’

Joe Walsh will auction more than 800 of his beloved items, including guitars and amps, live at the Troubadour on Dec. 16 and 17 via Julien’s Auctions, it was announced. The event, which also includes […]

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony Takes Center Stage in LA

November 9, 2025 News Comments Off on Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony Takes Center Stage in LA

LOS ANGELES – Cyndi Lauper and Jack White made acceptance speeches at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony that urged viewers to follow their dreams regardless of limitations. Highlights from the […]

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Garbage Proves to be a Treasure to Fans in Boise

October 21, 2025 News Comments Off on Garbage Proves to be a Treasure to Fans in Boise

Photos and review by JULIE ANN SHAW BOISE, Idaho – If you grew up in the ’90’s and ’00’s, then alternative rock band Garbage: Shirley Manson (lead vocalist), Duke Erikson (guitar, bass, keyboards), Steve Marker […]

The Chameleons rock The Belasco in LA - Photos by Notes From Vivace
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Chameleons Wrap ‘Arctic Moon’ Tour and Deliver Driving Tracks to Longtime Fans

October 14, 2025 News Comments Off on Chameleons Wrap ‘Arctic Moon’ Tour and Deliver Driving Tracks to Longtime Fans

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – The Chameleons came out rocking at the Belasco with “Where Are You?” The song is the opening track from “Arctic Moon,” their first full-length album […]

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New York Band, Laveda, Tours the US with Third Studio Album ‘Love, Darla’

October 6, 2025 News Comments Off on New York Band, Laveda, Tours the US with Third Studio Album ‘Love, Darla’

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Laveda from New York, is in the midst of a month-long tour across the United States to promote their third studio album Love, Darla. The […]

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Dorothy Celebrates Album ‘The Way’ with Redemption Tour – Photos + Review

October 5, 2025 News Comments Off on Dorothy Celebrates Album ‘The Way’ with Redemption Tour – Photos + Review

Photos and review by JULIE ANN SHAW BOISE, Idaho – To celebrate their album, “The Way,” Dorothy hit the road with Eddie and the Getaway for The Redemption Tour. One of the stops that they […]

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The Head And The Heart Captivate Both Among the Fans at The Greek in LA

September 30, 2025 News Comments Off on The Head And The Heart Captivate Both Among the Fans at The Greek in LA

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – The Head And The Heart walked onto the Greek Theatre stage with a warmth that embraced their fan base. Guitarist Matt Gervais immediately strolled over […]

Yungblud on the 'Idols' tour - Photos by Silvia Paveri
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Yungblud Electrifies the Crowds During ‘Idols’ World Tour – Photos + Review

September 21, 2025 News Comments Off on Yungblud Electrifies the Crowds During ‘Idols’ World Tour – Photos + Review

Photos and review by SILVIA PAVERI DANVILLE, VA – Midway through his Idols world tour, Yungblud stormed into Danville, Virginia, turning The Pantheon at Caesars Virginia into a masterclass of unfiltered energy and punk-rock communion. […]

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Jeff Tweedy Exercises ‘Freedom of Choice’ With Devo Cover off Triple Album

September 11, 2025 News Comments Off on Jeff Tweedy Exercises ‘Freedom of Choice’ With Devo Cover off Triple Album

Jeff Tweedy is exercising his “Freedom of Choice” by covering the famous Devo track of the same name. Tweedy’s latest single is part of a wide-ranging collection, “Twilight Override” due Sept. 26. “There’s a great […]

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Blondie’s ‘No Exit’ Gets Remastered and Expanded Deluxe Reissue

September 4, 2025 News Comments Off on Blondie’s ‘No Exit’ Gets Remastered and Expanded Deluxe Reissue

Blondie’s “No Exit” is being reissued in a newly remastered and expanded Deluxe Edition, out October 31 via BMG. A definitive release of one of the band’s most pivotal records, and now available on vinyl […]

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Happy Sundays Festival in Long Beach – Photos + Review by Notes From Vivace

August 26, 2025 News Comments Off on Happy Sundays Festival in Long Beach – Photos + Review by Notes From Vivace

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LONG BEACH, Calif. – The two day Happy Sundays Festival in Long Beach had the Zaferia district abuzz – that didn’t just apply to the flying beetle bug […]

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Echo Park Rising: One of The Year’s Biggest Hits Judging by the Music … And Traffic

August 21, 2025 News Comments Off on Echo Park Rising: One of The Year’s Biggest Hits Judging by the Music … And Traffic

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Echo Park Rising 2025 was a resounding success. Saturday was the official day of the festival, but there were a couple venue pre-parties on Friday […]

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‘Hippie Chicks’ Drive the Yellow VW Bus for Annapolis Singer-Songwriter Dirk Schwenk

August 15, 2025 News Comments Off on ‘Hippie Chicks’ Drive the Yellow VW Bus for Annapolis Singer-Songwriter Dirk Schwenk

New Album ‘Bring That Back’ Gets Sept. 5 Release Date By JOHN DALY ANNAPOLIS, Md. – It’s “Hippie Chicks” and fond memories that drive Annapolis singer-songwriter Dirk Schwenk who has released a video to accompany […]

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‘The Revenge of Alice Cooper’ Brings Original Group Together in Real Rock Style – Review

August 5, 2025 News Comments Off on ‘The Revenge of Alice Cooper’ Brings Original Group Together in Real Rock Style – Review

Review by AMES FLAMES LOS ANGELES – If you are a fan of the original Alice Cooper group, the new album, “The Revenge of Alice Cooper” is a must-have. I was a huge fan back […]

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KennyHoopla and Suzy Clue Get Physical During High Energy Show at The Echo

July 31, 2025 News Comments Off on KennyHoopla and Suzy Clue Get Physical During High Energy Show at The Echo

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – The KennyHoopla set started off with The Echo stage lights turned down. Tracks played quietly over the speakers. Someone in the audience screamed out, “Let’s […]

Paul Simon shines in Los Angeles - All photos by Alyson Camus
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Paul Simon Captivates Los Angeles Fans with Nostalgic Show at Walt Disney Concert Hall

July 27, 2025 News Comments Off on Paul Simon Captivates Los Angeles Fans with Nostalgic Show at Walt Disney Concert Hall

Photos and review by ALYSON CAMUS LOS ANGELES – Nostalgia is overrated and we can never truly go back to the past. However, it’s hard not to feel nostalgic when someone like Paul Simon – […]

Chase Petra sang 'Lullabies for Dogs' at The Roxy - All photos by Notes From Vivace US Rocker
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Chase Petra Celebrates ‘Lullabies for Dogs’ at The Roxy with Small Crush and Cheridomingo

July 15, 2025 News Comments Off on Chase Petra Celebrates ‘Lullabies for Dogs’ at The Roxy with Small Crush and Cheridomingo

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Chase Petra arrived at The Roxy three months later than anticipated (their April date was cancelled and the band joked later in the set, “but […]

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Classic US Rocker Reviews

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    The Interrupters, SWMRS Energize Fonda Theatre with High Energy Show
    October 29, 2017 Comments Off on The Interrupters, SWMRS Energize Fonda Theatre with High Energy Show
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  • 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
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    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

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    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
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    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
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    April 28, 2023 Comments Off on Inspirational Smitty The Creator Rises from the Streets of Little Haiti to Global Fame
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Vintage Interviews

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    Bonnie Raitt, Leon Russell and Friends Celebrate Marty Grebb at Canyon Club
    May 30, 2015 Comments Off on Bonnie Raitt, Leon Russell and Friends Celebrate Marty Grebb at Canyon Club
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    October 9, 2025 Comments Off on The Dandy Warhols Take The Bellwether by Storm in Memorable LA Show
  • Katelyn Tarver and Rosie Deliver Their Many Messages to Fans at The Echoplex in LA
    May 29, 2026 Comments Off on Katelyn Tarver and Rosie Deliver Their Many Messages to Fans at The Echoplex in LA
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    October 18, 2026 Comments Off on ‘Frampton’ Doc Shows Rockstar’s Soulful Heart … And Keen Survival Skills Too 
  • Bones UK Show Their ‘Soft’ Side at the Greek Theatre – Photos + Review
    September 18, 2024 Comments Off on Bones UK Show Their ‘Soft’ Side at the Greek Theatre – Photos + Review
  • Lisa Crawley - All photos by Notes From Vivace for US Rocker
    Review and Interview with Multi-Talented Lisa Crawley at Hotel Cafe
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