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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, […]

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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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Pearl Jam Wonders with Howard Stern About New Track ‘Waiting For Stevie’

September 2, 2024 News Comments Off on Pearl Jam Wonders with Howard Stern About New Track ‘Waiting For Stevie’

Pearl Jam guested on SiriusXM’s The Howard Stern Show to promote their new album, Dark Matter, and talked about the track “Waiting For Stevie,” inspired by Eddie Vedder’s interaction with Stevie Wonder. Frontman Vedder and […]

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Love And Rockets Release D.J.K’s Vibrant Nu Disco Single Edit of ‘So Alive’ + Video

August 30, 2024 News Comments Off on Love And Rockets Release D.J.K’s Vibrant Nu Disco Single Edit of ‘So Alive’ + Video

Release – Coinciding with the 35th anniversary of the hit “So Alive,” Love And Rockets have released a new video for D.J. K’s “Vibrant Nu Disco Single Edit.”  The new video promotes the limited-edition So […]

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Happy Sundays Long Beach Rocks with Soft Palms, Niis and Mike Watt – Photos + Review

August 28, 2024 News Comments Off on Happy Sundays Long Beach Rocks with Soft Palms, Niis and Mike Watt – Photos + Review

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE – LONG BEACH, Calif. – You can now be happy on Saturdays and Sundays in Long Beach. In its 8th year, Happy Sundays Long Beach Festival took a […]

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Buffalo Tom Celebrates Album ‘Jump Rope’ with Front-Row Rushing Fans in Los Angeles

August 21, 2024 News Comments Off on Buffalo Tom Celebrates Album ‘Jump Rope’ with Front-Row Rushing Fans in Los Angeles

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Buffalo Tom, the alternative rockers from Boston, played the Teragram Ballroom in support of their recently released 10th studio album, Jump Rope. Pre-performance debate ensued […]

The Blushes - Photos by Notes From Vivace / Courtesy Echo Park Rising 2024
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Beloved East Side Festival Echo Park Rising Brings Out LA’s Talent – Photos + Review

August 20, 2024 News Comments Off on Beloved East Side Festival Echo Park Rising Brings Out LA’s Talent – Photos + Review

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – On a perfect summer day in Los Angeles, Echo Park Rising took over a mile plus stretch of Sunset Boulevard (and a side street or […]

Eddie Japan - All photos by Paul McAlpine
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Eddie Japan with Greg Hawkes Let the Music Tell the Story in Boston

August 18, 2024 News Comments Off on Eddie Japan with Greg Hawkes Let the Music Tell the Story in Boston

Photos and review by PAUL MCALPINE BOSTON – Once upon a time there was a basement night club in Boston’s Kenmore Square nicknamed “The Rat” (The Rathskeller). One night, a dancer friend invited me to […]

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New Music: Sons Of Silver Drop ‘Running Out Of Words,’ Prep for Tour with Dogstar

August 16, 2024 News Comments Off on New Music: Sons Of Silver Drop ‘Running Out Of Words,’ Prep for Tour with Dogstar

LOS ANGELES – Release – As Sons Of Silver gear up for the fall release of their debut full-length album, the band has released a new track, “Running Out Of Words.” “Running Out Of Words” […]

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KOKOKO! Transform Ordinary Sound into Upbeat Joy with New Release, ‘BUTU’

July 12, 2024 News Comments Off on KOKOKO! Transform Ordinary Sound into Upbeat Joy with New Release, ‘BUTU’

Review by AVA LIVERSIDGE KOKOKO!, the Congolese group pioneering the new Kinshasa sound, recently released their third full-length project, BUTU. KOKOKO! truly stand alone, not only in their eminence as Congolese musicians enjoying recognition on […]

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