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The Chesterfield Kings and Their Brand of Rock N Roll Satisfy at the Lodge Room

March 25, 2024 News Comments Off on The Chesterfield Kings and Their Brand of Rock N Roll Satisfy at the Lodge Room

The Chesterfield Kings Lodge Room March 20, 2024 Review by DAN MACINTOSH HIGHLAND PARK, CA – Stevie Van Zandt, AKA Little Steven, has taken some of his favorite Underground Garage radio acts on the road, […]

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Stevie Wonder Makes Rare Appearance in Support of Leela James at Los Angeles Show

March 20, 2024 News Comments Off on Stevie Wonder Makes Rare Appearance in Support of Leela James at Los Angeles Show

Photos and Review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – In support of her end of year 2023 album release Thought U Knew, Leela James gave a one hour twenty-minute performance that had the crowd […]

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Record Review: The Immediate Family Keeps It All Relative with ‘Skin In The Game’

March 5, 2024 News Comments Off on Record Review: The Immediate Family Keeps It All Relative with ‘Skin In The Game’

The Immediate Family ‘Skin In The Game’ Quarto Valley Records Record Review by DAN MACINTOSH Necessity is oftentimes the mother of invention, which is certainly the case with The Immediate Family. These guys began as […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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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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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Live Reviews

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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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 Spotify Playlist for December (2022)?

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

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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Classic US Rocker Reviews

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    Metal Suffers No ‘Inferiority Complex’ at Loudwire Music Awards
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    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
  • 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
  • The Amish Outlaws rock the crowds - Photo by Donna Balancia
    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
  • Inspirational Smitty The Creator Rises from the Streets of Little Haiti to Global Fame
    April 28, 2023 Comments Off on Inspirational Smitty The Creator Rises from the Streets of Little Haiti to Global Fame
  • Lord Sonny The Unifier Makes Truth Creative with ‘America’s Newest Hitmaker’
    March 12, 2023 Comments Off on Lord Sonny The Unifier Makes Truth Creative with ‘America’s Newest Hitmaker’

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Vintage Interviews

  • Pearl Jam Wonders with Howard Stern About New Track ‘Waiting For Stevie’
    September 2, 2024 Comments Off on Pearl Jam Wonders with Howard Stern About New Track ‘Waiting For Stevie’
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    Little Caesar And The Rise of Biker Rock: Interview With Ron Young
    June 2, 2015 Comments Off on Little Caesar And The Rise of Biker Rock: Interview With Ron Young
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    California Rocker Q and A with Duane ‘DT’ Jones: SWIRL the Band Roars Back with a Strong New Album
    April 27, 2017 Comments Off on California Rocker Q and A with Duane ‘DT’ Jones: SWIRL the Band Roars Back with a Strong New Album
  • Thomas Dolby is on the 'Iconic 80s Recollections Tour' - All photos by Paul McAlpine
    As Professor, Thomas Dolby Learns He’s an ‘A-Student’ on a New Style Music Tour
    April 16, 2026 Comments Off on As Professor, Thomas Dolby Learns He’s an ‘A-Student’ on a New Style Music Tour
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    Interview: Des Rocs Sets Europe on Fire with Dynamic Rock, Launches US Tour in April
    February 18, 2024 Comments Off on Interview: Des Rocs Sets Europe on Fire with Dynamic Rock, Launches US Tour in April
  • Gogol Bordello - All photos by Donna Balancia
    Gogol Bordello Preps For Silver Screen Fame Touring New Movie ‘Scream Of My Blood’
    September 14, 2024 Comments Off on Gogol Bordello Preps For Silver Screen Fame Touring New Movie ‘Scream Of My Blood’
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    My Morning Jacket Releases New Track + Video, New Album, and Celebrates Louisville
    March 19, 2025 Comments Off on My Morning Jacket Releases New Track + Video, New Album, and Celebrates Louisville

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