Notes from Vivace Show Alerts (Los Angeles): Aug 2nd - Aug 8th

A Handful (Bucketful) of Show Alerts

Sunday, Aug 2nd: Ryan Hahn and The Believers at The Echo. Doors at 5:30 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for his song "Farmers Son" back in 2025.

Monday, Aug 3rd: Dave Harrington at Club Tee Gee. Doors at 8 p.m.

In 2025, I wrote a review of his set.

Tuesday, Aug 4th: Draag at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Doors at 6 p.m.

In 2022, I wrote a review of their set for US Rocker Music.

Tuesday, Aug 4th: Jenny O at Zebulon. Doors at 8 p.m.
In 2022, I wrote a review of her set for Buzzbands.

Tuesday, Aug 4th: Moonfuzz at Redwood Bar. Doors at 8 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight of their song "Hell Week" back in 2025.

Tuesday, Aug 4th: Ryan Pollie at The Airliner Bar. Doors at 7:30 p.m.

In 2022, I wrote a review of his set for Buzzbands. 

Wednesday, Aug 5th: Juneswoon at El Cid. Doors at 7 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for her song "Denver" back in March.

Thursday, Aug 6th: Shi La Rosa at Bar Lubitsch. Doors at 7 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight of her song "Want It All" back in 2025.

Friday, Aug 7th: The Sleeperz at Alex's Bar. Doors at 8 p.m.

The band made my 2024 list of favorite new bands. 

Friday, Aug 7th: UGHH at Zebulon. Doors at 7 p.m.

In 2025, I wrote a review of the band's set.

Saturday, Aug 8th: Goon at the Lodge Room. Doors at 7 p.m.

In 2023, I wrote a review of their set for US Rocker Music.

Notes from Vivace Show Alerts (Los Angeles): Jul 26th - Aug 1st

A Handful (Bucketful) of Show Alerts

Sunday, Jul 26th: Buckets and Janelane at Oblivion. Doors at 7 p.m.

I recently wrote a review of Bucket's album release party at Permanent Records Roadhouse.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for Janelane's song "Instincts" back in May.

Sunday, Jul 26th: The Doohickeys at The Echo. Doors at 5:30 p.m.
I wrote a Song Spotlight of their song "This Town Sucks" back in 2024.

Monday, Jul 27th: Maybellene Ryder and Scout Gillett at Oblivion. Doors at 7 p.m.

In 2024, I happened to catch Maybellene Ryder playing the violin for Oh, Rose.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for Scout Gillett's song "Too Fast To Last" back in February.

Wednesday, Jul 29th: AZRA at the Moroccan Lounge. Doors at 6:30 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for her song "if It wasn't for you" back in 2025.

Wednesday, Jul 29th: Joey Nebulous at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Doors at 6 p.m.
I wrote a Song Spotlight for their song "You're Straight" back in April.

Wednesday, Jul 29th: Mr. Dinkles at The Smell. Doors at 8 p.m.
I wrote a Song Spotlight for their song "Eat Chips and Talk Shit" back in May.

Wednesday, Jul 29th: Ned Casual at The Escondite. Doors at 8 p.m.
I wrote a Song Spotlight for his song "Gentrification Blues" back in 2025.

Thursday, Jul 30th: Me.Kai at The Hotel Cafe. Doors at 8 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for her song "Daylight" back in 2025.

Friday, Jul 31st: Dildox at The Roxy. Doors at 7 p.m.

In 2025, I covered the band at Happy Sundays Long Beach for US Rocker Music.

Friday, Jul 31st: Fartbarf at Alex's Bar. Doors at 8 p.m.

In 2013, I wrote a review of the band when they played El Cid.

Friday, Jul 31st: Peg Leg Love at The Redwood Bar. Doors at 8 p.m.

In 2019, I wrote a review of band for their set at Old Towne Pub.

Saturday, Aug 1st: Drauve at Oblivion. Doors at 7 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for the their song "Wool" back in June.

Saturday, Aug 1st: Geneva Jacuzzi at Zebulon. Doors at 7 p.m.
In 2025, the band played Substance Fest, which I covered for US Rocker Music.

Saturday, Aug 1st: Slowpoke at Old Town Pub. Doors at 8 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for their song "Tiki Dream" back in 2025.

Notes from Vivace Show Alerts (Los Angeles): Jul 19th - Jul 25th

A Handful (bucketful) of Show Alerts 

Sunday, Jul 19th: Julez and the Rollerz at The Fable. Doors at 7 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for their song "Call Me Up" back in 2025.

Sunday, Jul 19th: Mr. Dinkles at Alex's Bar. Doors at 8 p.m.
I wrote a Song Spotlight for their song "Eat Chips and Talk Shit" back in May.

Sunday, Jul 19th: The Mastersons at Gold-Diggers. Doors at 7 p.m.
In 2024, the band was part of a Roots Rock tribute night at Zebulon that I covered for US Rocker Music.

Sunday, Jul 19th: Colleen Green and DA Stern at Zebulon. Doors at 8 p.m.

In 2025, I wrote a review of Colleen Green's set at El Cid. 

I wrote a Song Spotlight for his song "I Never Said I Was The One" earlier this year.

Sunday, Jul 19th: Guantanamo Baywatch at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Two sets with doors at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.

In 2023, I covered the band for Buzzbands.

Monday, Jul 20th: Tashaki Miyaki at Oblivion. Doors at 7 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for their song "City" in 2025.

Tuesday, Jul 21st: Simi at Harvard & Stone. Doors at 8 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for her song "Stranger With My Secret" in 2025. 

Thursday, Jul 23rd: Alex Andre at The Woodbridge. Doors at 7:30 p.m.

In 2021, I covered the band for Buzzbands.

Thursday, Jul 23rd: Bruvvy at The Airliner. Doors at 7 p.m.

In 2025, I wrote a review of their set at  Good Times at Davey Wayne's.

Thursday, Jul 23rd: Ricky Berger at Scribbles. Doors at 7:30 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for her song "My Insides" earlier this year.

Thursday, Jul 23rd: The Paranoyds and Suzie True at Oblivion. Doors at 7 p.m.

In 2022, I covered The Paranoyds for Buzzbands. 

In 2024, I covered Suzie True for US Rocker Music.

Friday, July 24th: Ron Blakely at Hotel Ziggy. Doors at 7 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for their song "Tired" in 2025. 

Saturday, Jul 25th: Brookelen at The Woodbridge. Doors at 7:30 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for her song "moon" just last month.

Saturday, Jul 25th: Dutch East Indians at Alex's Bar. Doors at 2 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for the band's "All Time High" in 2025.

Saturday, Jul 25th: Mirrorball at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Doors at 6 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for their song "Red Hot Dust" earlier this year.

Saturday, Jul 25th: Sunder at Oblivion. Doors at 7 p.m.

In 2025, the band made my list of favorite new finds.

Notes from Vivace Show Alerts (Los Angeles): Jul 12th - Jul 18th

A Handful (Massive) of Show Alerts

Sunday, Jul 12th: El Colmo and OP ED at Alex's Bar. Doors at 2 p.m.
In 2024, I did a review of El Colmo's set for US Rocker Music.
OP ED made my list of favorite new finds of 2025.

Sunday, Jul 12th: Izzy Outerspace at The Monty Bar. Doors at 7 p.m.

In 2025, I wrote up this review.

Monday, Jul 13th: Dreyted at Oblivion. Doors at 7 p.m.

I recently wrote up this review. Can also catch the band on Wednesday.

Tuesday, Jul 14th: Dear Elise at Harvard & Stone. Doors at 8 p.m.

In 2021, I covered the band for US Rocker Music.

Tuesday, Jul 14th: Deathchant at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Doors at 8 p.m.

The band made my list of favorite new finds of 2024.

Tuesday, Jul 14th: I'll show you magic at The Airliner Bar. Doors at 7 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for their song "Feel You" back in May.

Wednesday, Jul 15th: Dreyted at The Airliner Bar. Doors at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jul 15th: Giselle and Neska Rose at Hotel Ziggy. Doors at 8 p.m.
I wrote a Song Spotlight for Giselle's song "Skeletons" in 2025.
I wrote a Song Spotlight for Neska Rose's song "Very Green" in 2025.

Thursday, Jul 16th: Cosmic Kitten at The Redwood Bar. Doors at 8 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for their song "Hole in my Soul" in 2025.

Thursday, Jul 16th: Mr. Dinkles at Gold-Diggers. Doors at 7 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for their song "Eat Chips and Talk Shit" back in May.

Thursday, Jul 16th: Tender Misfit at Oblivion. Doors at 7 p.m.

Ariel Beesley, the creative force behind Tender Misfit made my list of favorite new finds in 2019.

Friday, Jul 17th: Ella Woolsey at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Doors at 6 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for her song "a million" back in May.

Friday, Jul 17th: Ryan Hahn at the Bigfoot Lodge. Doors at 8 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for his song "Farmers Son" back in 2025.

Friday, Jul 17th: talker at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Doors at 9 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for her song "Gold Rush" back in April.

Saturday, Jul 18th: Stella Prince at the Moroccan Lounge. Doors at 6:30 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for her song "The Replay" last month.

Notes from Vivace Show Alerts (Los Angeles): Jul 5th - Jul 11th

A Handful (Massive) of Show Alerts

Sunday, Jul 5th: Ben Reddell and Maybellene Ryder at The Echo. Doors at 5:30 p.m.

You can read my Song Spotlight for Ben Reddell's song "Tumbleweed" here.

In 2024, I happened to catch Maybellene Ryder playing violin for a band called Oh, Rose at the Shrine. I wrote a review of that night on US Rocker Music, which you can read here.

Monday, Jul 6th: Adrian Bourgeois and McKail Seely at Hotel Cafe (second stage). Doors at 8 p.m.

Adrian Bourgeois made my list of favorite new finds in 2025. You can read that list here. 

I recently wrote a review of McKail Seely's set at Hotel Cafe, which you can read here.

Tuesday, Jul 7th: Maejoy and Yagki at Hotel Cafe (second stage). Doors at 7 p.m.
You can read my Song Spotlight for Maejoy's song "Blueberry Lemonade" here.  

You can read my Yagki Song Spotlight for "Something I Do" here.

Tuesday, Jul 7th: Mara Connor at The Fable. Doors at 8 p.m.

You can read my song spotlight for her song "Someone New" here. 

Wednesday, Jul 8th: Pearl Charles at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Doors at 6 p.m.

You can read my Song Spotlight for her song "Step Too Far" here.

Wednesday, Jul 8th: UGHH at The Airliner Bar. Doors at 8 p.m.

In 2025, I wrote a review of the band, which you can read here. 

Thursday, Jul 9th: Andie Yagher at Hotel Cafe (second stage). Set time at 10 p.m.

You can read my Song Spotlight for her song "twenty something" here.  

Thursday, Jul 9th: Deathchant at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Doors at 9 p.m.

The band made my list of favorite new finds of 2024. You can read the list here.

Thursday, Jul 9th: Maejoy at Hotel Cafe (main stage). Doors at 7 p.m.

You can read my Song Spotlight for her song "Blueberry Lemonade" here.  

Friday, Jul 10th: Eli Tarantula at Healing Force of the Universe. Doors at 8 p.m.

You can read my Song Spotlight for his song "Fire & Lightning" here.

Friday, Jul 10th: OP ED at Zebulon. Doors at 7 p.m.
The band made my list of favorite new finds in 2025. You can read that list here.

Friday, Jul 10th: The What Four at The Redwood Bar. Doors at 8 p.m.

In 2015, I wrote a review of their set, which you can read here.

Saturday, Jul 11th: El Colmo and Mike Watt at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Doors at 9 p.m.

In 2024, I did a review of El Colmo's set for US Rocker Music, which you can read here.

In 2024, I covered Mike Watt's Happy Sundays Long Beach set for US Rocker Music, which you can read here.

Saturday, Jul 11th: Pegzilla at The Haven. Doors at 7 p.m.

You can read my Song Spotlight for their song "Giver" here. 

Saturday, Jul 11th: Slowpoke at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Doors at 6 p.m.

Read my Song Spotlight for "Tiki Dream" here.

Notes from Vivace Show Alerts (Los Angeles): Jun 28th - Jul 4th

 A Handful (Massive) of Show Alerts

Sunday, Jun 28th: Dreyted and I'll show you magic at Old Towne Pub. Doors at 8 p.m.

I recently wrote a review of Dreyted's set, which you can read here.

You can read my Song Spotlight for I'll show you magic's song "Feel You" here.

Sunday, Jun 28th: Julez and the Rollerz at Zebulon. Doors at 7 p.m.
You can read my Song Spotlight for their song "Call Me Up" here.

Sunday, Jun 28th: Mo Dotti and Valley Porno People at Oblivion. Doors at 7 p.m.

I recently wrote a review of a Mo Dotti set, which you can read here.

Valley Porno People made my list of favorite 2024 bands. You can read that list here.

Sunday, Jun 28th: The What Four at Gold-Diggeres. Doors at 7 p.m.

In 2015, I wrote a review of their set, which you can read here.

Monday, Jun 29th: Annie Hardy and Paige Stark at Harvard & Stone. Doors at 8 p.m.

You can read my Song Spotlight for Annie Hardy's song "Man Downn" here.

Paige Stark is also in Tashaki Miyaki. You can read my Song Spotlight for the band's song "Somethin' Is Better Than Nothin' here. 

Monday, Jun 29th: Escape Artist Lovers at the Lodge Room. Doors at 7 p.m.

In 2024, I covered the band for US Rocker Music, which you can read here. 

Monday, Jun 29th: Faydean at The Hotel Cafe. Doors at 8 p.m.

You can read my Song Spotlight for her song "Rock 'Em-Sock 'Em" here. 

Monday, Jun 29th: Nick Flessa at Club Tee Gee. Doors at 8 p.m.

You can read my Song Spotlight for his song "Medicine Hat City Slogan" here.  

Tuesday, Jun 30th: Anna Thoresen at Harvard & Stone. Doors at 8 p.m.

You can read my Song Spotlight for her song "Dear Soulmate" here.

Tuesday, Jun 30th: Christina Apostolopoulos at Hotel Cafe. Doors at 8 p.m.

If you look carefully, you'll see a photo I took for Buzzbands at Echo Park Rising here.

Tuesday, Jun 30th: Maryon King at Revolver WeHo. Doors at 7 p.m.
Read my Song Spotlight for her song "What's a Girl To Do" here.

Tuesday, Jun 30th: Primitive Ring at Zebulon. Doors at 8 p.m.

In 2024, I wrote a review of the band, which you can read here.

Wednesday, Jul 1st: The Blank Tapes at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Doors at 9 p.m.

I've been following the band since 2018. 

Wednesday, Jul 1st: Declan Palmer at Hotel Ziggy. Doors at 7 p.m.

Read my Song Spotlight for his song "Am I Into You" here

Wednesday, Jul 1st: Ryan Pollie at The Airliner Bar. Doors at 7:30 p.m.

In 2022, I covered his set for Buzzbands, which you can read here. 

Thursday, Jul 2nd: Escape-ism at Zebulon. Doors at 8 p.m.

You can read my Song Spotlight for their song "Charge of the Love Brigade" here.

Thursday, Jul 2nd:  Jessy Fury at Bar Lubitsch. Doors at 7 p.m.

You can read my Song Spotlight for his "Heaven" here.

Thursday, Jul 2nd: Lilliana Villines at Oblivion. Doors at 7 p.m.

You can read my Song Spotlight for her song "yours" here. 

Friday, Jul 3rd: Fartbart at the Moroccan Lounge. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

In 2013, I wrote a review of Fartbart, which you can read here.

Friday, Jul 3rd: Tashaki Miyaki at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Doors at 6 p.m.

You can read my Song Spotlight for their song "City" here.

Notes from Vivace Show Alerts (Los Angeles): Jun 14th - Jun 20th

A Handful of Show Alerts

Monday, Jun 15th: Jesse Jo Stark at The Roxy. Doors at 7 p.m.

In 2022, I covered her set at The Echo for Buzzbands, which you can read here.

Tuesday, Jun 16th: Maybellene Ryder at Gold-Diggers. Doors at 7 p.m.
I happened to catch Ryder playing violin for a band called Oh, Rose at the Shrine. I wrote a review of that night on US Rocker Music, which you can read here.

Tuesday, Jun 16th: Primitive Ring at Zebulon. Doors at 8 p.m.

In 2024, I wrote a review of the band, which you can read here.

Tuesday, Jun 16th: Slotcar at The Smell. Doors at 8 p.m.
You can read my Song Spotlight of the band's song "exacto" here.

Wednesday, Jun 17th: Jessy Fury and Modern Cult at the Airliner Bar. Doors at 8 p.m.

You can read my Song Spotlight for Jessy Fury's song "Heaven" here.

You can read my recent review of Modern Cult here.

Notes from Vivace Show Alerts (Los Angeles): Jun 7th - Jun 13th

A Handful (bucketful) of Show Alerts

Sunday, Jun 7th: Dave Harrington at the Lodge Room. Doors at 7 p.m.

In 2025, I wrote a review of his Zebulon set, which you can read here.

Sunday, Jun 7th: Whitney Tai at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Doors at 6 p.m.

I recently wrote a review of a set, which you can read here.

Monday, Jun 8th: Dylan Rodrigue at Club Tee Gee. Doors at 8 p.m.
Read my Song Spotlight for his song "Pink Balloon" here. 

Tuesday, Jun 9th: Blue Wistaria and Dreyted at Oblivion. Doors at 9 p.m.

Read my Song Spotlight for the Blue Wistaria's song "Members Only" here.

I recently wrote a review of Dreyted's set, which you can read here.

Tuesday, Jun 9th: Primitive Ring at Zebulon. Doors at 8 p.m.

In 2024, I wrote a review of the band, which you can read here.

Tuesday, Jun 9th: Brookelen at The Fable. Doors at 8 p.m.

Brooke McKnight is in a series of music projects. I recently wrote about Host Family (she's the lead vocalist), which you can read here.

Wednesday, Jun 10th: Blue Wistaria at The Airliner Bar. Doors at 7 p.m.

They're doing a double shift this week with their show on Tuesday, as well.

Wednesday, Jun 10th: Lilliana Villines at Healing Force of the Universe Records. Doors at 8 p.m.

Read my Song Spotlight for her song "yours" here. 

Wednesday, Jun 10th: Sister Gemini at Gold-Diggers. Doors at 7 p.m.

You can read my Song Spotlight for her "Elvira" here.

Thursday, Jun 11th: Dutch East Indians at Zebulon. Doors at 8 p.m.

Read my Song Spotlight of the band's song "All Time High" here.

Thursday, Jun 11th: Sierra Spirit at The Airliner Bar. Doors at 7 p.m.

In 2024, I covered a Sierra Spirit set for US Rocker Music, which you can read here.

Friday, Jun 12th: Buckets and Lauren Lakis at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Doors at 9 p.m.

Read my song spotlight for Buckets' song "Judy" here.

Friday, Jun 12th: Mingko at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Doors at 6 p.m.

You can read my Song Spotlight for their song "Get A Job" here.

Friday, Jun 12th: The Mormons at Harvard & Stone. Doors at 8 p.m.

I always have fond memories of seeing this band playing outside music festivals as fans were heading home.

Notes from Vivace Show Alerts (Los Angeles): May 31st - Jun 6th

A Handful of Show Alerts 

Sunday, May 31st: The Mastersons at Gold-Diggers. Doors at 7 p.m.
In 2024, the band was part of a Roots Rock tribute night at Zebulon that I covered for US Rocker Music. You can read my review here.

Monday, Jun 1st: Dave Harrington at Club Tee Gee. Doors at 8 p.m.

In 2025, I wrote a review of his Zebulon set, which you can read here.

Monday, Jun 1st: Janelane at Zebulon. Doors at 8 p.m.
You can read my Song Spotlight for the band's song "Instincts" here.

 

Wednesday, Jun 3rd: High Tatras and Nightjacket at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Doors at 6 p.m.

In 2025, I wrote a review of High Tatras' Zebulon set, which you can read here.

You can read my Song Spotlight for Nightjacket's song "My Only Heart" here.

Thursday, Jun 4th: Chalk Teeth and Dildox at The Escondite. Doors at either 8 p.m. or 9 p.m.

You can read my Song Spotlight for Chalk Teeth's  song "Floor It" here.

In 2025, I covered Dildox at Happy Sundays Long Beach for US Rocker Music, which you can read here.

Thursday, Jun 4th: OP ED at Zebulon. Doors at 7 p.m.

The band made my list of favorite new finds in 2025. You can read that list here. 

Friday, Jun 5th: Madam Bombs at Harvard & Stone. Doors at 8 p.m.

You can read my Song Spotlight for the band's song "Girl with a Fuse" here.