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Dope Lemon Delivers Australian Charm and ‘Golden Wolf’ at The Novo in LA

May 28, 2025 News Comments Off on Dope Lemon Delivers Australian Charm and ‘Golden Wolf’ at The Novo in LA

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Jumping across that other pond, Australian Dope Lemon (moniker for Angus Stone) came to Los Angeles’ The Novo to celebrate the release of his seventh […]

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Aerosmith Guitarist Joe Perry Sets a Return to the Road with The Joe Perry Project

May 12, 2025 News Comments Off on Aerosmith Guitarist Joe Perry Sets a Return to the Road with The Joe Perry Project

Aerosmith guitarist and songwriter Joe Perry is set to return to the road for a series of August performances with The Joe Perry Project. The 11-date run kicks off August 13 in Tampa, FL and […]

Aloe Blacc launches US and European tour - Photo © Donna Balancia
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Aloe Blacc Launches ‘Stand Together’ Tour Including U.S. and European Dates

May 8, 2025 News Comments Off on Aloe Blacc Launches ‘Stand Together’ Tour Including U.S. and European Dates

By DONNA BALANCIA Aloe Blacc has announced his 2025 Stand Together Tour, a run of live performances in support of his new album “Stand Together,” released through Grand Scheme Productions via Vydia. The tour includes […]

Barry Can't Swim - All photos by Notes From Vivace
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Barry Can’t Swim Captivates at The Shrine Ahead of New Album ‘Loner’

May 5, 2025 News Comments Off on Barry Can’t Swim Captivates at The Shrine Ahead of New Album ‘Loner’

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Building the buzz around his upcoming July 22 album release “Loner,” Barry Can’t Swim (the moniker for Joshua Spence Mainnie) concluded a North American tour […]

Robert Smith, Simon and Reeves - Photo by Donna Balancia
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The Cure Drop ‘Warsong (Chino Moreno Remix)’ off Upcoming ‘Mixes Of A Lost World’

May 2, 2025 News Comments Off on The Cure Drop ‘Warsong (Chino Moreno Remix)’ off Upcoming ‘Mixes Of A Lost World’

The Cure have released “Warsong (Chino Moreno Remix)” from the upcoming collection “Mixes Of A Lost World.” Deftones’ frontman Moreno calls the work a “slow-building, brooding musical piece” and his remix maximizes the dreamy and […]

Springsteen celebrates John Fogerty - Photo by Tom Parr
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Bruce Springsteen Celebrates John Fogerty at American Music Honors

May 1, 2025 News Comments Off on Bruce Springsteen Celebrates John Fogerty at American Music Honors

MONMOUTH, N.J. – American music icon John Fogerty is one busy musician. Last Saturday, April 26, the Grammy winner, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee was celebrated at the […]

Sasami - All photos by Notes From Vivace
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Sasami Launches Blood On the Silver Screen Tour Before Welcoming Crowd in LA

April 22, 2025 News Comments Off on Sasami Launches Blood On the Silver Screen Tour Before Welcoming Crowd in LA

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Sasami launched her U.S. Blood On the Silver Screen tour in her hometown of Los Angeles. Having relocated to Northern California in order to focus […]

Lisa Crawley - All photos by Notes From Vivace for US Rocker
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Review and Interview with Multi-Talented Lisa Crawley at Hotel Cafe

April 16, 2025 News Comments Off on Review and Interview with Multi-Talented Lisa Crawley at Hotel Cafe

Photos and interview by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – It was a friendly tight squeeze navigating around Hotel Cafe for Lisa Crawley’s “What You Can Do” single release show. The New Zealand born native […]

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The Doobie Brothers’ Michael McDonald Talks ‘Learn to Let Go’ Ahead of New Album

March 28, 2025 News Comments Off on The Doobie Brothers’ Michael McDonald Talks ‘Learn to Let Go’ Ahead of New Album

By DONNA BALANCIA The Doobie Brothers show brotherly love with the new 10-track album called “Walk This Road,” set for a June release. The group has released the video plus single “Learn to Let Go” […]

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Philadelphia Folk Fest 2025 Previews with Larry Ahearn, Lili Añel, Cloudbelly, Max Davey

March 25, 2025 News Comments Off on Philadelphia Folk Fest 2025 Previews with Larry Ahearn, Lili Añel, Cloudbelly, Max Davey

PHILADELPHIA – On August 1, 2025, Philadelphia Folksong Society and Rising Sun Presents will preview the 62nd Philadelphia Folk Festival with an evening at Bryn Mawr Twilight Concert Series featuring performances from Larry Ahearn, Lili Añel, […]

My Morning Jacket photo by Silvia Grav
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My Morning Jacket Releases New Track + Video, New Album, and Celebrates Louisville

March 19, 2025 News Comments Off on My Morning Jacket Releases New Track + Video, New Album, and Celebrates Louisville

My Morning Jacket share “Half A Lifetime,” the third song from their new album, “is,” which will be released this Friday. The corresponding tour for the Brendan O’Brien-produced album, “is,” kicks off April 1 in […]

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Review + Photos: Cursive Celebrates 10th LP ‘Devourer’ at The Regent in LA

February 16, 2025 News Comments Off on Review + Photos: Cursive Celebrates 10th LP ‘Devourer’ at The Regent in LA

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE –  LOS ANGELES – The Midwest emo band Cursive pulled into The Regent Theater to celebrate the release of their 10th LP “Devourer” . . . hold that […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Lotti Golden, Gino Vannelli, Chick Corea, Midlife Crisis Return with Romantic Releases

February 9, 2025 News Comments Off on Lotti Golden, Gino Vannelli, Chick Corea, Midlife Crisis Return with Romantic Releases

US Rocker Video Playlist for February Lotti Golden: ‘Dance To The Rhythm Of Love’ Lotti Golden, the legendary NYC singer-songwriter has returned with the reissue of her landmark debut album, “Motor-Cycle,” set to drop Friday, […]

Jane Gil is the subject of Tom DiCillo's 'Stars' - Image courtesy Tom DiCillo
By DONNA BALANCIA

Filmmaker and Musician, Tom DiCillo, Captures the Heart with Emotive ‘Stars’ Video

January 31, 2025 News Comments Off on Filmmaker and Musician, Tom DiCillo, Captures the Heart with Emotive ‘Stars’ Video

By DONNA BALANCIA Tom DiCillo, renowned director, cinematographer and musician, has released a video to the song, “Stars,” which is a tribute to his late wife, Jane. “Stars” is a featured track on DiCillo’s recently […]

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Hannah Cohen, Jesika Von Rabbit + Electric Children, Nova Twins Drop Tracks

January 24, 2025 News Comments Off on Hannah Cohen, Jesika Von Rabbit + Electric Children, Nova Twins Drop Tracks

Hannah Cohen to Release ‘Earthstar Mountain’ Singer/songwriter Hannah Cohen announced her fourth full-length album, “Earthstar Mountain,” due March 28 via Bella Union / Congrats Records. Produced by Sam Evian at Flying Cloud Recordings and featuring […]

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Rock Photographer Neal Preston Captures the Spotlight in Rare Interview on ‘Shot Talk’

January 10, 2025 News Comments Off on Rock Photographer Neal Preston Captures the Spotlight in Rare Interview on ‘Shot Talk’

Renowned rock photographer Neal Preston gives a candid interview on the “Shot Talk” YouTube channel, enlightening viewers on how he got some of the most remarkable photographs in music. Preston dives into his remarkable career, […]

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Bill Murray with Blood Brothers and Jimmy Vivino to Play Shows in Chicago, SF, NY, More

December 21, 2024 News Comments Off on Bill Murray with Blood Brothers and Jimmy Vivino to Play Shows in Chicago, SF, NY, More

NEDERLAND, TX – Bill Murray is teaming up with Gulf Coast Records artists Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia aka “Blood Brothers” to perform a series of shows in the first few months of 2025. Special […]

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Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp Gets Her Own Turn with Nancy Wilson, Sheila E., Lita Ford + More

December 20, 2024 News Comments Off on Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp Gets Her Own Turn with Nancy Wilson, Sheila E., Lita Ford + More

LOS ANGELES – Rock n’ Roll Fantasy Camp took a decidedly feminine turn recently with the biggest names in rock sharing their musical knowledge with aspiring musicians and fans at the third annual Women’s Rock […]

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The National Releases Live Album ‘Rome’ Along with Fan-Created Video – Watch

December 15, 2024 News Comments Off on The National Releases Live Album ‘Rome’ Along with Fan-Created Video – Watch

The National has released “Rome,” which the band members call the definitive live document of the band in performance. Recorded at the Cavea of the Auditorium Parco Della Musica Ennio Morricone, in Rome, Italy, the […]

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Dickey Betts, The Blasters and Flamin’ Groovies Get RSD Black Friday Releases

October 4, 2024 News Comments Off on Dickey Betts, The Blasters and Flamin’ Groovies Get RSD Black Friday Releases

Release – Dickey Betts, The Blasters and Flamin’ Groovies will get special Record Store Day Black Friday releases. This year, Black Friday, one of the favorite shopping days for music lovers, is Nov. 29. The […]

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Interview: MILCK Turns the Fight For Rights into Interactive and Healing Works of Art

September 25, 2024 News Comments Off on Interview: MILCK Turns the Fight For Rights into Interactive and Healing Works of Art

Interview by NOTES FROM VIVACE Photos by SARA PRINCE MILCK is the brainchild of Connie K. Lim. If you’re good with palindromes and other types of word play, you might catch the connection between her […]

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The Life and Music of Donny Hathaway Honored by Friends and Fans at The Orpheum in LA

September 25, 2024 News Comments Off on The Life and Music of Donny Hathaway Honored by Friends and Fans at The Orpheum in LA

Photos and review by HARRIET KAPLAN LOS ANGELES – The Musical Tribute to The Life & Times of Donny Hathaway at Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles was a wonderful night of music and storytelling that […]

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Bones UK Show Their ‘Soft’ Side at the Greek Theatre – Photos + Review

September 18, 2024 News Comments Off on Bones UK Show Their ‘Soft’ Side at the Greek Theatre – Photos + Review

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – The Bones UK duo of Rosie Bones and Carmen Vandenberg hit my radar starting in late 2016 when I caught their set at the Bootleg […]

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‘BOOM: A Film About The Sonics’ Director Says Love of the Music and Family was Inspiration

September 16, 2024 News Comments Off on ‘BOOM: A Film About The Sonics’ Director Says Love of the Music and Family was Inspiration

By ALYSON CAMUS LOS ANGELES – “Boom: A Film About The Sonics” is a labor of love and determination. Director Jordan Albertsen worked for 15 years on the movie and overcame many obstacles to bring […]

Gogol Bordello - All photos by Donna Balancia
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Gogol Bordello Preps For Silver Screen Fame Touring New Movie ‘Scream Of My Blood’

September 14, 2024 News Comments Off on Gogol Bordello Preps For Silver Screen Fame Touring New Movie ‘Scream Of My Blood’

Photos and words by DONNA BALANCIA Gogol Bordello, otherwise known as Eugene Hütz and his whirling dervish crew of Ukranian-style punk musicians, will be hitting the silver screen. The band will be on tour around […]

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‘BOOM: A Film About the Sonics’ Screens in LA, Opens in Select Theaters

September 3, 2024 News Comments Off on ‘BOOM: A Film About the Sonics’ Screens in LA, Opens in Select Theaters

LOS ANGELES – ‘BOOM: A Film About the Sonics’ is set to receive its theatrical release in September 2024. To kick off the run of the film, there will be a special screening in Los […]

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