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Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown Preps New Album with Impressive Array of Musicians

March 25, 2026 News Comments Off on Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown Preps New Album with Impressive Array of Musicians

LOS ANGELES — The Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown is gearing up for its next chapter. The renowned funk, soul, and rock collective is working on a new LP slated for release later this year, marking […]

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Death Cab for Cutie Drop First Track + Video off New Album ‘I Built You A Tower’ – Watch

March 18, 2026 News Comments Off on Death Cab for Cutie Drop First Track + Video off New Album ‘I Built You A Tower’ – Watch

Death Cab for Cutie – Benjamin Gibbard, Nicholas Harmer, Jason McGerr, Dave Depper and Zac Rae – announce their 11th studio album, “I Built You A Tower,” which will be released on June 5 via […]

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The Strumbellas Capture the ‘Spirit’ of the Fans during LA Stop of the ‘Into Dust’ Tour

March 16, 2026 News Comments Off on The Strumbellas Capture the ‘Spirit’ of the Fans during LA Stop of the ‘Into Dust’ Tour

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – The Strumbellas arrived in Los Angeles’ Regent Theater as part of their 24-stop tour across the United States. The tour called Into Dust is in […]

Patricia Klein, Jula Bell, Judy Cocuzza, Ames Flames, Mia Ferraro - Courtesy Ames Flames for US Rocker
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Roadie Ames Flames Revisits ‘Sugar Coated Dynamite’ in a Van with Bobsled and Patsy

March 1, 2026 News Comments Off on Roadie Ames Flames Revisits ‘Sugar Coated Dynamite’ in a Van with Bobsled and Patsy

My life in the LA Underground Scene By Ames Evil, Roadie To The Stars LOS ANGELES – I will be doing one of these articles each month to document the great LA bands I worked […]

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The Album Leaf Conjures a Range of Emotions at Zebulon Show – Photos + Review

February 3, 2026 News Comments Off on The Album Leaf Conjures a Range of Emotions at Zebulon Show – Photos + Review

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – The ambient electronic sounds of The Album Leaf (moniker for Jimmy LaValle) hit all the right pleasure points during his one hour and twenty minute […]

Mystic Knights - All photos by Notes From Vivace for US Rocker
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Mystic Knights Cast a Spell at Three Clubs with Record Release Show for New Single ‘Count’

January 27, 2026 News Comments Off on Mystic Knights Cast a Spell at Three Clubs with Record Release Show for New Single ‘Count’

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Mystic Knights took to the Three Clubs stage to celebrate the release of their sophomore single release “Count.” The five piece band is led by […]

Bob Weir is on tour with 'Blue Mountain' album - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
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Bob Weir, Co-Founder of The Grateful Dead, Passes Away Following Cancer Battle

January 11, 2026 News Comments Off on Bob Weir, Co-Founder of The Grateful Dead, Passes Away Following Cancer Battle

Bob Weir, co-founder of the Grateful Dead, one of America’s most unique and beloved musical groups, has passed away at 78, his family announced. Weir was diagnosed with cancer last July, bravely fought the disease, […]

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My Time with David Johansen in Honor of his Birthday – By Roadie Ames Flames

January 9, 2026 News Comments Off on My Time with David Johansen in Honor of his Birthday – By Roadie Ames Flames

By AMES FLAMES LOS ANGELES – Today, January 9, would have been David Johansen’s 76th birthday. He passed away last February 28th. In 2011, I was stage manager, guitar tech, and backup vocalist on the […]

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Billy Joel Symposium to Take Place in June, Long Island Hall Seeking Research Papers

January 8, 2026 News Comments Off on Billy Joel Symposium to Take Place in June, Long Island Hall Seeking Research Papers

STONY BROOK, N.Y. – The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame invites fans, scholars, critics, musicians, and students to submit individual papers to its first “The Billy Joel Symposium,” to be held on […]

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Jay Som Returns to Adoring Crowds at The Roxy in Support of Album ‘Belong’

November 26, 2025 News Comments Off on Jay Som Returns to Adoring Crowds at The Roxy in Support of Album ‘Belong’

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Jay Som (moniker for Melina Duterte) played The Roxy to an adoring crowd on a Sunday night. Per Duterte, this was her first Los Angeles […]

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Jason Heath & The Greedy Souls Honor Mentor Wayne Kramer with New Album – Interview

November 16, 2025 News Comments Off on Jason Heath & The Greedy Souls Honor Mentor Wayne Kramer with New Album – Interview

Jason Heath & The Greedy Souls have released a high-energy album called “Earth Fire Water Airborne.” The ever-charitable frontman sat down to talk with US Rocker about his mentor, Wayne Kramer, new music, and the […]

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Cheap Trick Drop 21st Album ‘All Washed Up’ and Announce Tour Dates

November 14, 2025 News Comments Off on Cheap Trick Drop 21st Album ‘All Washed Up’ and Announce Tour Dates

Cheap Trick have released their 21st studio album, called “All Washed Up.” The group has also dropped a video for the track “The Riff That Won’t Quit.” The album, released via BMG, is available digitally […]

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Kirk Hammett, Adam Clayton, Tommy Lee Items Hit the Block at Julien’s Auctions

October 29, 2025 News Comments Off on Kirk Hammett, Adam Clayton, Tommy Lee Items Hit the Block at Julien’s Auctions

Julien’s Auctions’ highly-anticipated “Played, Worn, & Torn” event storms back into Music City on November 20-21, set against the historic backdrop of the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum inside Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium. This year’s […]

Felly delivers emotive performance at The Echo - Photos by Notes From Vivace
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Felly Makes ‘Waves,’ Opener Breakup Shoes ‘Dreams’ at The Echo in LA

October 26, 2025 News Comments Off on Felly Makes ‘Waves,’ Opener Breakup Shoes ‘Dreams’ at The Echo in LA

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – The prolific songwriter Felly (moniker for Christian Robert Felner) dropped by The Echo during his For The Crows tour to promote his recently released Ambroxyde […]

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Ace Frehley of KISS Fame, Passes Away at 74

October 17, 2025 News Comments Off on Ace Frehley of KISS Fame, Passes Away at 74

Ace Frehley, the iconic guitarist and founding member of the band KISS, has passed away, his family announced. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-inducted rock guitarist was 74. Frehley passed away at his home […]

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The Dandy Warhols Take The Bellwether by Storm in Memorable LA Show

October 9, 2025 News Comments Off on The Dandy Warhols Take The Bellwether by Storm in Memorable LA Show

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – The Dandy Warhol’s vocalist-guitarist Coutney Taylor-Taylor mentioned that their 12-stop tour across the western part of the United States was “a bit of a last […]

Taleen Kali - All photos by Notes From Vivace US Rocker
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Dum Dum Records Celebrates Four-Year Anniversary at Midnight Hour Records

October 3, 2025 News Comments Off on Dum Dum Records Celebrates Four-Year Anniversary at Midnight Hour Records

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Dum Dum Records celebrated its four year anniversary at The Midnight Hour Records with a musical celebration. The night featured Taleen Kali, Gottlieb, and Sunder. […]

Iggy Pop Wraps Tour - Photo by Paul McAlpine
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Iggy Pop Shows No Signs of ‘Shutdown’ with Tour Finale at The Anthem in Washington, D.C.

October 2, 2025 News Comments Off on Iggy Pop Shows No Signs of ‘Shutdown’ with Tour Finale at The Anthem in Washington, D.C.

Feature photos by PAUL MCALPINE Review by DONNA BALANCIA WASHINGTON, D.C. – Iggy Pop burst out onto the vast stage at The Anthem in Washington, D.C. and brought down the house on the final stop […]

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Watch Trailer – ‘Depeche Mode: M’ Covers Beloved Band’s Mexico City Shows

September 18, 2025 News Comments Off on Watch Trailer – ‘Depeche Mode: M’ Covers Beloved Band’s Mexico City Shows

“Depech Mode: M,” a film capturing Mexican culture’s relationship with death, framed by the iconic live performances of Depeche Mode, is coming to cinemas and IMAX worldwide for a limited theatrical event beginning Tuesday, October […]

Anthony Smith and Jeffrey Steele tore it up at King of France - All photos by Donna Balancia
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Annapolis Songwriters Fest by Rams Head Presents Hits All the High Notes – Review

September 16, 2025 News Comments Off on Annapolis Songwriters Fest by Rams Head Presents Hits All the High Notes – Review

Photos and review by DONNA BALANCIA ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Annapolis Songwriters Festival musicians prove that you don’t have to brandish a lot of fanfare to make an impression. Ram’s Head Presents put on the fourth […]

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‘Bring That Back’ by Dirk Schwenk a Deep-Rooted Journey on ‘The Bay’ – Review

September 7, 2025 News Comments Off on ‘Bring That Back’ by Dirk Schwenk a Deep-Rooted Journey on ‘The Bay’ – Review

By JOHN DALY ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Dirk Schwenk guides listeners through fresh waters of upbeat and nostalgic tracks with his newly released 7-track album, “Bring That Back.” Dirk’s musical style is an unprecedented blend of […]

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Broadway and TV Star Brandon Victor Dixon Releases Video Single ‘Hotel California’

August 22, 2025 News Comments Off on Broadway and TV Star Brandon Victor Dixon Releases Video Single ‘Hotel California’

NEW YORK – Brandon Victor Dixon, star of Broadway and TV, has released a new video single, “Hotel California,” out now via BVD Records. Dixon’s re-imagining of the classic Eagles track is a dramatic and […]

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Woody Guthrie Comes Alive with New Double-LP ‘Woody At Home’ – Listen

August 18, 2025 News Comments Off on Woody Guthrie Comes Alive with New Double-LP ‘Woody At Home’ – Listen

Woody Guthrie comes alive via Shamus Records, which has released a new double-LP “Woody At Home.” The legendary Woody Guthrie’s last known recordings emerge after 75 years, with 22 previously unreleased tracks from 1951-1952 home […]

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The Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown with Angelo Moore Drop Funky Track, ‘When the Juice Ran Out’

August 11, 2025 News Comments Off on The Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown with Angelo Moore Drop Funky Track, ‘When the Juice Ran Out’

Los Angeles-based music collective The Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown is back and breaking boundaries once again with their new single, “When the Juice Ran Out,” a funk-fueled warning for a world on the edge. “When […]

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Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Hosts Music Documentary Film Fest

August 8, 2025 News Comments Off on Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Hosts Music Documentary Film Fest

STONY BROOK, N.Y. / Release / — The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame is holding the first-ever LIMEHOF Music Documentary Film Festival, taking place today through Sunday, August 8-10. The festival is […]

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Texas Headhunters ‘Superblues’ Group Coming to a Stage Near You

August 8, 2025 News Comments Off on Texas Headhunters ‘Superblues’ Group Coming to a Stage Near You

By JOHN DALY Get ready, soulful blues lovers: Texas Headhunters the trio of fan-favorite guitarslingers – Ian Moore, Johnny Moeller and Jesse Dayton – are coming to a stage near you and they’re totin’ their […]

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Classic US Rocker Reviews

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California Rocker®

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    RIP: Robbie Robertson, Songwriter Who ‘Drove Old Dixie Down,’ Passes Away at 80
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    Release: The Ocean Blue Opens ‘Davy Jones’ Locker’ Again, Drops New Video + Track
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    Review + Photos: Sparks and They Might Be Giants Light it Up at The Hollywood Bowl
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    July 4, 2023 Comments Off on Star Party, The Binges and Ames Flames Draw Crowds to the Redwood for Donny Popejoy + Pope Tribute

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Vintage Interviews

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