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Deb Morrison - All photos by Notes From Vivace
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Americana West Music Fest Day 2: Where Lyrics Took Center Stage at Hotel Cafe

June 25, 2024 News Comments Off on Americana West Music Fest Day 2: Where Lyrics Took Center Stage at Hotel Cafe

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Americana West Music Festival, where the boots were kicking, closed out their two day event at Hotel Cafe with a packed house. Like day one, […]

Child Seat - All photos by Notes From Vivace
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Child Seat Makes Release Show for ‘Dancing at The Disco’ a Family Affair

June 23, 2024 News Comments Off on Child Seat Makes Release Show for ‘Dancing at The Disco’ a Family Affair

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – “Do you want to feel something good tonight?” Madeleine Mathews of Child Seat asked the crowd. Child Seat was celebrating the release of their sophomore […]

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Review: Joni Mitchell Takes Artist Spotlight with ‘The Asylum Albums (1976-1980)’

June 21, 2024 News Comments Off on Review: Joni Mitchell Takes Artist Spotlight with ‘The Asylum Albums (1976-1980)’

By AVA LIVERSIDGE The fourth volume of the ongoing Joni Mitchell Archives series is upon us with The Asylum Albums (1976 – 1980). An effort to preserve the beloved Canadian singer-songwritrer’s discography has taken us […]

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Hermanos Gutiérrez Blend Psychedelic Tones with Latin Guitar on ‘Sonido Cósmico’

June 20, 2024 News Comments Off on Hermanos Gutiérrez Blend Psychedelic Tones with Latin Guitar on ‘Sonido Cósmico’

By AVA LIVERSIDGE Brothers Alejandro and Stephan Gutiérrez comprise the latin instrumental group Hermanos Gutiérrez. On their sixth record Sonido Cósmico, the pair draws from all sides, embracing the psychedelic undertones of their Swiss home […]

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Vampire Weekend, English Beat and Voodoo Glow Skulls Make an All-Ska Night

June 17, 2024 News Comments Off on Vampire Weekend, English Beat and Voodoo Glow Skulls Make an All-Ska Night

Photos and review by ALYSON CAMUS HOLLYWOOD – It was a magical night at The Hollywood Bowl, “a Ska night,” as Ezra Koenig told us. Ska is not what first comes to mind when you […]

Ava Liversidge

Cola Drops ‘The Gloss,’ Teeming with Clever Lyrics and Original, Minimalist Style

June 16, 2024 News Comments Off on Cola Drops ‘The Gloss,’ Teeming with Clever Lyrics and Original, Minimalist Style

Review by AVA LIVERSIDGE Montreal-based indie rockers Cola continue to carve out their niche on their second full-length release The Gloss, out now. The three-piece postpunkers composed of Tim Darcy (guitar, vocals), Ben Stidworthy (bass), […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

MILCK Debuts Single ‘Oh Mother,’ Preps for Girl Up USA Leadership Summit

June 14, 2024 News Comments Off on MILCK Debuts Single ‘Oh Mother,’ Preps for Girl Up USA Leadership Summit

By DONNA BALANCIA Singer-songwriter MILCK has debuted “Oh, Mother,” a poignant track that delves into the intricate dynamics of the mother-daughter relationship. With “Oh Mother,” MILCK, whose given name is Connie Kimberly Lim, delves into […]

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Wings Releases Its Most Renowned Bootleg Album, ‘One Hand Clapping’

June 13, 2024 News Comments Off on Wings Releases Its Most Renowned Bootleg Album, ‘One Hand Clapping’

By AVA LIVERSIDGE If you’re a fan of Wings or Paul McCartney, the fact that their live studio recording One Hand Clapping has only been available on bootleg since August of 1974 has not stopped […]

By NOTES FROM VIVACE

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 […]

The Letter Openers - All photos by Notes From Vivace
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The Letter Openers Bring Déjà Vu at ‘Go With The Atmosphere’ Release Show

May 28, 2024 News Comments Off on The Letter Openers Bring Déjà Vu at ‘Go With The Atmosphere’ Release Show

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – I don’t recall when I first came across The Letter Openers. It might have been as early as 2005, definitely by 2007. The band was […]

Vial - All photos by Notes From Vivace 9
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Vial Honors the Minneapolis Punk Tradition in Exciting Next-Gen Style – Review + Photos

May 26, 2024 News Comments Off on Vial Honors the Minneapolis Punk Tradition in Exciting Next-Gen Style – Review + Photos

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Vial, the three piece bratpunk band from Minneapolis, Minn., rushed onto the El Cid stage to start their set. That’s right, they didn’t walk casually […]

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IDLES Rock The Hollywood Palladium on the ‘Love is the Fing’ Tour

May 20, 2024 News Comments Off on IDLES Rock The Hollywood Palladium on the ‘Love is the Fing’ Tour

IDLES Hollywood Palladium Tuesday, May 14th, 2023 Photos and review by ALYSON CAMUS HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – For their “Love is the Fing” tour, rock heroes IDLES was back in town for two sold-out shows at […]

Dan MacIntosh - Photo by David Ang
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A Life in Review: The Words of Dan MacIntosh Will Live On

May 19, 2024 News Comments Off on A Life in Review: The Words of Dan MacIntosh Will Live On

Services for Beloved Writer to be held May 25 By DONNA BALANCIA Music reviewer Dan MacIntosh was true to his words. As an editor, I’m grateful I got to read the work of music reviewer […]

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Cruel World a Kind Event to Lovers of Goth and Good Music – Photos + Review

May 14, 2024 News Comments Off on Cruel World a Kind Event to Lovers of Goth and Good Music – Photos + Review

Photos and review by ALYSON CAMUS PASADENA – The third edition of Cruel World at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena was denser than ever, with 30 bands on three stages, which made my […]

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Finnish Band, Teini-Pää Headline a Night of Pop, Situations, and a Kim Shattuck Tribute

May 10, 2024 News Comments Off on Finnish Band, Teini-Pää Headline a Night of Pop, Situations, and a Kim Shattuck Tribute

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Teini-Pää came through Zebulon on Monday night. Looking at the spelling of the band name, one might just assume they aren’t an U.S. based band. […]

Dan MacIntosh and Luis Moreno - Photos by David Ang, Luis Moreno
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Dan MacIntosh and Luis Moreno Named Finalists for SoCal Journalism Honors

May 9, 2024 News Comments Off on Dan MacIntosh and Luis Moreno Named Finalists for SoCal Journalism Honors

By DONNA BALANCIA Photos by DAVID ANG, LUIS MORENO The late reviewer Dan MacIntosh and photo editor Luis Moreno of US Rocker were named finalists for the SoCal Journalism Awards, posthumously, it was announced Thursday. […]

Adam Ant at The Greek Theatre LA - All photos © 2024 Alyson Camus
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Adam Ant and The English Beat Give Lessons in Showmanship at the Greek in LA

May 9, 2024 News Comments Off on Adam Ant and The English Beat Give Lessons in Showmanship at the Greek in LA

Adam Ant at the Greek Theatre Saturday, April 27, 2024 Photos and review by ALYSON CAMUS LOS ANGELES – Adam Ant has been touring the States since March and, on Saturday night, he stopped at […]

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Des Rocs Unleashes High Voltage Rock N Roll and Electrifies the Fans – Photos + Review

May 8, 2024 News Comments Off on Des Rocs Unleashes High Voltage Rock N Roll and Electrifies the Fans – Photos + Review

Photos and review by DONNA BALANCIA PHILADELPHIA – Des Rocs played true Rock N Roll Saturday night to the thrill of the fans, some of whom even traveled halfway around the world to see their […]

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Nothing More Prove They Are Everything to Crowds at Las Vegas Show

May 5, 2024 News Comments Off on Nothing More Prove They Are Everything to Crowds at Las Vegas Show

Photos and review by SILVIA PAVERI LAS VEGAS – Nothing More is certainly off to a fantastic 2024, it’s definitely their year. The Texan quartet has been working really hard between touring and writing new […]

The Monsters - All photos by Notes From Vivace
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The Monsters Cause Chaos in the US with Fast-Paced Raging Punk, El Colmo Opens

May 3, 2024 News Comments Off on The Monsters Cause Chaos in the US with Fast-Paced Raging Punk, El Colmo Opens

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – The three members of The Monsters took the stage at the Zebulon in matching red dinner jackets that had a large “M” on the upper […]

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Bring Me The Horizon Fans Flames with Futuristic, Mind-Blowing Las Vegas Show

May 2, 2024 News Comments Off on Bring Me The Horizon Fans Flames with Futuristic, Mind-Blowing Las Vegas Show

Photos and review by SILVIA PAVERI LAS VEGAS – Bring Me The Horizon, the beloved rock band from Sheffield, England, finally made it back to the US after almost a year since their last tour […]

Mannequin Pussy - Photos by Notes From Vivace
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Photos + Review: Mannequin Pussy at The Fonda in Los Angeles

April 28, 2024 News Comments Off on Photos + Review: Mannequin Pussy at The Fonda in Los Angeles

Photos + Review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – How do you know that a band has connected with and expanded their fan base? When the doors open at 8 p.m. and you see […]

Janelane Photos by Notes From Vivace
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Janelane Celebrates ‘Love Letters’ at Zebulon with Magnolia and Mo Dotti

April 25, 2024 News Comments Off on Janelane Celebrates ‘Love Letters’ at Zebulon with Magnolia and Mo Dotti

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Is there anyone in the Los Angeles indie pop scene that sings about heartbreak like Sophie Negrini of Janelane? On a Monday night at Zebulon, […]

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Heather Harris Reviews Docu ‘Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg’

April 17, 2024 News Comments Off on Heather Harris Reviews Docu ‘Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg’

Film Review by HEATHER HARRIS Friends and friends of friends knew Anita Pallenberg, although I never was in her company. In those crowds, I would have been ignored anyway as “non-model material,” as a pal […]

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The Schizophonics Provide Wild Ride with Non-Stop Action and Great Garage Rock

April 16, 2024 News Comments Off on The Schizophonics Provide Wild Ride with Non-Stop Action and Great Garage Rock

Photos and review by ALYSON CAMUS LOS ANGELES – The first time I saw The Schizophonics, I was blown away by their performance. I saw them again at the Echo on Thursday night, and, one […]

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Winnetka Bowling League, Loveless, Open for Splashy Waterparks at Hollywood Palladium

April 10, 2024 News Comments Off on Winnetka Bowling League, Loveless, Open for Splashy Waterparks at Hollywood Palladium

Photos and Review by ALYSON CAMUS HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – Winnetka Bowling League brought its high-energy show to the Hollywood Palladium, and along with Loveless, set the stage for headliner Waterparks on Saturday. Winnetka Bowling League […]

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