Notes from Vivace Show Alerts (Los Angeles): Oct 18th - Oct 24th

A Handful of Show Alerts

Sunday, Oct 18th: Anna Ash at Zebulon. Doors at 7 p.m.
In 2025, I wrote a review of the Murder Ballads & Dark Songs event that she took part in, which you can read here.

Sunday, Oct 18th: Agender and Dagger Polyester at Oblivion. Doors at 7 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for Agender's "Damaged Girls" back in 2025, which you can read here. 

In 2023, I covered Dagger Polyesterday for Buzzbands, which you can read here.

Monday, Oct 19th: Small Shake and Sugarmill Slim at Zebulon. Doors at 8 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for Small Shake's "Toxic" back in August, which you can read here.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for Sugarmill Slim's "Family Affair" back in August, which you can read here. 

Tuesday, Oct 20th: Linus Hablot at The Fable. Doors at 8 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for his song "Say Yes" earlier this month, which you can read here.

Thursday, Oct 22nd: Addie Addie Addie, Cuffed Up and Family Cash at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Doors at 6 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for Addie Addie Addie's "Industry" back in 2025, which you can read here.

In 2022, I covered Cuffed Up for US Rocker Music, which you can read here.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for Family Cash's "Funny" back in September, which you can read here.

Thursday, Oct 22nd: Neta at Bar Lubtisch. Doors at 7 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for his song "Blood and Ink" back in September, which you can read here.

Thursday, Oct 22nd: The Sleeperz at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Doors at 9 p.m.

In 2024, I listed the band as one of my favorite new finds of the year, which you can read about here.

Friday, Oct 23rd: The Anti Groupies at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Doors at 9 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for their song "Nice is Not an Invite" back in April, which you can read here.

Friday, Oct 23rd: Grace Kay at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Doors at 6 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for her song "When You Wanted" back in 2025, which you can read here.

Friday, Oct 23rd: Fartbarf and Jesika Von Rabbit at The Redwood Bar. Doors at 8 p.m.

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

I wrote a Song Spotlight for Jesika Von Rabbit's "Psychic Spcie" back in 2024, which you can read here. 

Friday, Oct 23rd: Starling at The Roxy. Doors at 7 p.m.

Earlier this year, I wrote a review of their set, which you can read here.

Saturday, Oct 24th: Bardo at The Haven. Doors at 7 p.m.

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

Notes from Vivace Show Alerts (Los Angeles): Oct 11th - Oct 17th

A Handful (Massive) of Show Alerts

Sunday, Oct 11th: Murder Ballads & Dark Songs at Zebulon. Doors at 6 p.m.
In 2025, I covered the set, which you can read here.

Sunday, Oct 11th: Susy Sun with Valley Queen at Scribble. Doors at 7:30 p.m.

In 2021, I wrote a review of Susy Sun's set, which you can read here.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for Valley Queen's song "Ride" back in 2025, which you can read here.

Tuesday, Oct 13th: ALYSSAD at the Moroccan Lounge. Doors at 6 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for her song "butterf(lies)" early this month, which you can read here.

Wednesday, Oct 14th: Adam Wilson at Hotel Ziggy. Doors at 7 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for his song "Together" back in 2025, which you can read here.

Wednesday, Oct 14th: Essencer at The Airliner Bar. Doors at 8 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for their song "So Long" back in March, which you can read here.

Wednesday, Oct 14th: Ultraviolet Communication at Oblivion. Doors at 8 p.m.

You can read my Song Spotlight for their song "No Return" here.

Thursday Oct 15th: Jesse Detor at Alex's Bar. Doors at 8 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for her song "Hands" back in January, which you can read here.

Thursday, Oct 15th: Stella Prince at Zebulon. Doors at 8 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for her song "The Replay" back in June, which you can read here.

Thursday, Oct 15th: Tyler Ballgame at the Lodge Room. Doors at 7 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for his song "Matter of Taste" back in June, which you can read here.

Thursday, Oct 15th: UGHH at Non Plus Ultra. Doors at 8 p.m.

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

Friday, Oct 16th: Chalk Teeth at Licorice Pizza Records. Doors at 7 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for their song "Floor It" back in May, which you can read here.

Friday, Oct 16th: Matt Axton at Gold-Diggers. Doors at 7 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for his song "Golden Times" back in 2024, which you can read here.

Friday, Oct 16th: Jesse Detor at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Doors at 6 p.m.

This is the second of back-to-back performances.

Friday, Oct 16th: Syd Taylor at The Echo. Doors at 7 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for her song "Heaven" back in 2025, which you can read here. 

Saturday, Oct 17th: Marni at Non Plus Ultra. Doors at 8 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for their song "99¢" back in July, which you can read here.

Saturday, Oct 17th: ZIG ZAGS at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Doors at 9 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for their song "Why I Carry A Knife" back in July, which you can read here.

Notes from Vivace Show Alerts (Los Angeles): Oct 4th - Oct 10th

A Handful (Bucketful) of Show Alerts

Sunday, Oct 4th: Natalie Claro at Oblivion. Doors at 7 p.m.

In 2021, I wrote up a review of the band, which you can read here.

Sunday, Oct 4th: Peg Leg Love at The Redwood Bar. Doors at 8 p.m.

In 2019, I wrote up a review of the band, which you can read here.

Sunday, Oct 4th: Sharon Silva at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Doors at 6 p.m.

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

Monday, Oct 5th: Dave Harrington at Club Tee Gee. Doors at 8 p.m.

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

Tuesday, Oct 6th: Paycheque at Zebulon. Doors at 8 p.m.
You can read my Song Spotlight for their song "Next In Line" here.

Thursday, Oct 8th: Finnish Postcard at The Airliner Bar. Doors at 7 p.m.

Back in May, I wrote up a review of the band's set, which you can read here.

Thursday, Oct 8th: High Tatras at Oblivion. Doors at 7 p.m.

In 2025, I wrote up a review of their set, which you can read here.

Thursday, Oct 8th: Maryon King at Bar Lubitsch. Doors at 7 p.m.

You can ready my Song Spotlight for her song "What's a Girl To Do" here. 

Thursday, Oct 8th: Suzie True at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Doors at 9 p.m.

In 2024, I wrote up a review of the band for US Rocker Music.

Friday, Oct 9th: Death Valley Girls and Cissi TV at Scribble. Doors at 7 p.m.

In 2024, I wrote up a review of Death Valley Girls for US Rocker Music, which you can read here.

Cissi TV made my list of 2025 favorite new finds, which you can read about here. 

Friday, Oct 9th: Pegzilla and Moonfuzz at Non Plus Ultra. Doors at 8 p.m.

You can read my Song Spotlight for Pegzilla's "Giver" here. 

You can read my Song Spotlight for Monnfuzz's "Hell Week" here.

Friday, Oct 9th: The Freebies at The Woodbridge. Doors at 8:30 p.m.

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

Saturday, Oct 10th: Y La Bamba and Vanessa Zamora at the Lodge Room. Doors at 7 p.m.

In 2019, I wrote up a review of both bands for Buzzbands, which you can read here. 

Notes from Vivace Show Alerts (Los Angeles): Sep 27th - Oct 3rd

A Handful of Show Alerts

Sunday, Sep 27th: Los Rock Angels at The Echo. Doors at 5:30 p.m.

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

Sunday, Sep 27th: 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, which you can read here.

Sunday, Sep 27th: Ultraviolet Communication at Zebulon. Doors at 8 p.m.

You can read my Song Spotlight for their song "No Return" here.

Monday, Sep 28th: Giselle at Bar Lubitsch. Doors at 7 p.m.

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

Monday, Sep 28th: Gustaf at Oblivion. Doors at 7 p.m.

In 2025, I covered the band for my blog, which you can read here

Tuesday, Sep 29th: Lo Moon at the Moroccan Lounge. Doors at 6:30 p.m.

In 2025, I covered the band for US Rocker Music, which you can read here.

Wednesday, Sep 30th: Sāde Frame at Hotel Ziggy. Doors at 7 p.m.

You can read my Song Spotlight for her song "I Need You (No I Don't)" here.

Thursday, Oct 1st: Caravan 222 at Zebulon. Doors at 8 p.m.
In 2025, I wrote up a review of the band, which you can read here.

Thursday, Oct 1st: Ryan Pollie at The Airliner Bar. Doors at 7 p.m.

In 2022, I covered the band for Buzzbands, which you can read here. 

Friday, Oct 2nd: Jawdropped at The Echo. Doors at 7 p.m.

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

Saturday, Oct 3rd: Funds for Jimmy at The Haven. Doors at 7 p.m.

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

Notes from Vivace Show Alerts (Los Angeles): Sep 20th - Sep 26th

A Handful of Show Alerts

Sunday, Sep 20th: Adriana McCassim at Healing Force of the Universe. Doors at 7 p.m.
You can read my Song Spotlight (Sep 2026) for her song "Rust" here.

Sunday, Sep 20th: The Blushes at the Lodge Room. Doors at 7 p.m.

You can read my Song Spotlight (Aug 2025) for their song "Sex Cult Party" here.

Tuesday, Sep 22nd: talker at Oblivion. Doors at 7 p.m.

You can read my Song Spotlight (Apr 2026) for her song "Gold Rush" here.

Wednesday, Sep 23rd: Jesse Detor at The Airliner Bar. Doors at 8 p.m.

You can read my Song Spotlight (Jun 2026) for "Hands" here.

Thursday, Sep 24th: Jesika Von Rabbit at Gold-Diggers. Doors at 7 p.m.

You can read my Song Spotlight (Oct 2024) for her song "Psychic Spice" here.

Thursday, Sep 24th: Mineral King at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Doors at 6 p.m.

You can read my Song Spotlight (April 2025) for their song "Threadbare" here.

Friday, Sep 25th: Swimming Bell at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Doors at 6 p.m.

You can read my Song Spotlight (Jun 2025) for her song "95 at Night" here. 

Friday, Sep 25th: The Silverados at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Doors at 9 p.m.

You can read my Song Spotlight (May 2026) for their song "The Public Opinion" here.

Notes from Vivace Show Alerts (Los Angeles): Sep 13th - Sep 19th

A Handful (Bucketful) of Show Alerts

Sunday, Sep 13th: Annie Jets at Non Plus Ultra. Doors at 7 p.m.

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

Sunday, Sep 13th: essencer at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Doors at 6 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for their song "So Long" back in March.

Sunday, Sep 13th: Stephanie Wittmer at The Echo. Doors at 5:30 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for her song "Texas Is Haunted" back in July.

Monday, Sep 14th: The Sleeperz at Zebulon. Doors at 8 p.m.

The band made my 2024 list of favorite new finds.

Tuesday, Sep 15th: OP ED at Club Tee Gee. Doors at 8 p.m.

The band made my 2025 list of favorite new finds.

Tuesday, Sep 15th: Valley Porno People at The Airliner Bar. Doors at 7 p.m.

The band made my 2024 list of favorite new finds.

Wednesday, Sep 16th: Mingko at The Airliner Bar. Doors at 8 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight to their song "Get A Job" back in May.

Thursday, Sep 17th: June Swoon at The Airliner Bar. Doors at 7 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight to their song "Denver" back in March.

Friday, Sep 18th: Leroy From The North at the Bigfoot Lodge. Doors at 8 p.m.

Earlier this year, I wrote a review of his record release party. 

Friday, Sep 18th: Sierra Levesque at The Viper Room. Doors at 6:30 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for her song "U Are My Drug" back in 2025.

Saturday, Sep 19th: UGHH at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Doors at 6 p.m.

In 2025, I wrote a review of their set.

Notes from Vivace Show Alerts (Los Angeles): Sep 6th - Sep 12th

A Handful of Show Alerts

Sunday, Sep 6th: Gretchen Klempa at Healing Force of the Universe. Doors at 8 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for her song "A Little Bit" back in 2025.

Sunday, Sep 6th: Harry the Nightgown at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Doors at 9 p.m.

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

Monday, Sep 7th: Dave Harrington at Club Tee Gee. Doors at 8 p.m.
In 2025, I wrote a review of his set.

Tuesday, Sep 8th: Avery Tucker and Ella Woolsey at Zebulon. Doors at 7:30 p.m.
I wrote a Song Spotlight for Avery Tucker's song "Knots" back in April.
I wrote a Song Spotlight for Ella Woolsey's song "a million" back in May.

Wednesday, Sep 9th: Annie Jets and Buckets at The Airliner Bar. Doors at 8 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for Annie Jets' song "Avalanche" back in 2025.

Earlier this year, I wrote a review of Buckets' set.

Thursday, Sep 10th: Gilbert Louie Ray at Harvard & Stone. Doors at 8 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for his song "What I Have Left" back in March.

Thursday, Sep 10th: Jessy Fury at Bar Lubitsch. Doors at 7:00 p.m.
I wrote a Song Spotlight for his song "Heaven" back in 2024.

Friday, Sep 11th: Small Crush at the Lodge Room. Doors at 7 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for their song "You Suck" back in 2025.

Saturday, Sep 12th: Honeychain at Maui Sugar Mill. Doors at 9 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for their song "Easy to Forget" back in April.

Saturday, Sep 12th: Slowpoke at Oblivion. Doors at 7 p.m.

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

Notes from Vivace Show Alerts (Los Angeles): Aug 30th - Sept 5th

A Handful (Bucketful) of Show Alerts 

Sunday, Aug 30th: Final day of Echo Park Rising.

Sunday, Aug 30th: Gal Musette at Scribble. Doors at 7:30 p.m.

Made my list of favorite new musicians of 2023.

Monday, Aug 31st: Brookelen at Oblivion. Doors at 7 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for her song "moon" back in June.

Monday, Aug 31st: El Colmo and Hex Code at Harvard & Stone. Doors at 8 p.m.
In 2024, I did a review of El Colmo's set for US Rocker Music.
I wrote a Song Spotlight for their song "Walk Into It" back in 2025.

Tuesday, Sep 1st: Night Talks at Gold-Diggers. Doors at 7 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for their song "Running on a Cloud" back in 2025.

Tuesday, Sep 1st: Satellite Citi at the Moroccan Lounge. Doors at 6:30 p.m.

In 2023, I wrote a review of the band for US Rocker Music.

Wednesday, Sep 2nd: Gina Jacqueline at Hotel Ziggy. Doors at 7 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for her song ""Medicine"" back in June.

Wednesday, Sep 2nd: Pop Hysteria at Zebulon. Doors at 8 p.m.

In 2024, I caught the band at Happy Sundays Long Beach. See a photo I took for US Rocker Music here.

Thursday, Sep 3rd: Horse Rider at Non Plus Ultra. Doors at 8 p.m.

Made my list of favorite new bands of 2025.

Thursday, Sep 3rd: The ACA at Alex's Bar. Doors at 8 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for their song "Dos Capital" back in July.

Thursday, Sep 3rd: Ty Teg at Old Towne Pub. Doors at 7 p.m.

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

Saturday, Sep 5th: Hailey Wild and Moonfuzz at Harvard & Stone. Doors at 7 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for her song "Wake Up" back in 2024.

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

Saturday, Sep 5th: The ACA at Oblivion. Doors at 7 p.m.

Has a busy week with a gig also on Thursday.

Saturday, Sep 5th: Ty Teg at The Smell. Doors at 8:30 p.m.
Has a busy week with a gig also on Thursday.

Notes from Vivace Show Alerts (Los Angeles): Aug 23rd - Aug 29th

A Handful (Bucketful) of Show Alerts 

Sunday, Aug 23rd: Maryjo with Kyra Fields at the Moroccan Lounge. Doors at 6:30 p.m.
I wrote a Song Spotlight for Maryjo's song "Don't Call Me" back in 2025.
In 2025, I wrote a review of Kyra Field's set at Hotel Ziggy.

Sunday, Aug 23rd: Powder Pink & Sweet at The Woodbridge. Doors at 7:30 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for their song "Raspberry Lime" back in February.

 

Monday, Aug 24th: Johnny Majestic at The Escondite. Doors at 8 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for the band's song "Weep All Over" back in February.

Tuesday, Aug 25th: Cha$e 13 and Mila Rubina at Revolver Video Bar. Doors at 7 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for Cha$e 13's other project X. ARI's song "Vicious" back in 2025.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for Mila Rubina's song "No One Compares" just this month.

Thursday, Aug 26th: 16 Underground at Oblivion. Doors at 7 p.m.

Earlier this year, I wrote a review of their set for US Rocker Music. 

Thursday, Aug 27th: The Groans at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Doors at 6 p.m.

In 2025, I wrote a review of the band when they played at The Escondite. 

Thursday, Aug 27th: The What Four at Maui Sugar Mill Saloon. Doors at 8 p.m.

In 2015, I wrote a review of The What Four's set.

Friday, Aug 28th: Mini Trees at Sid the Cat Auditorium. Doors at 8 p.m.

In 2021, I wrote a review of a set for Buzzbands. 

Friday, Aug 28th: Nick Waterhouse at Zebulon. Doors at 7 p.m.

In 2019, I covered his set at Glendale Open Arts & Music Fest for Buzzbands. 

Friday, Aug 28th: The Groans at The Redwood Bar. Doors at 8 p.m.

The band is busy this week (playing Thursday, as well).

Friday, Aug 28th:UGHH at Alex's Bar. Doors at 8 p.m. 

In 2025, I wrote a review of their set.

Saturday, Aug 29th: Generacion Suicida with support from Crisis Actor at Zebulon. Doors at 7 p.m.
In 2025, I covered Generacion Suicida when they played Happy Sundays for US Rocker Music.
In 2025, I wrote a review of Crisis Actor playing at Old Towne Pub.

Friday - Sunday, Aug 28th-Aug 30th: Echo Park Rising. 

Too many good bands to mention.

Notes from Vivace Show Alerts (Los Angeles): Aug 16th - Aug 22nd

A Handful of Show Alerts 

Sunday, Aug 16th: Harry Katz and the Pistachios at Alex's Bar. Doors at 2 p.m.

In 2025, I wrote a review of their set.

Sunday, Aug 16th: Nail Polish at Alex's Bar. Doors at 9 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for their song "Haunted Spells" back in January. 

Sunday, Aug 16th: UGHH at Gold-Diggers. Doors at 7 p.m.
In 2025, I wrote a review of their set.

Wednesday, Aug 19th: Ben Reddell and The What Four at The Escondite. Doors at 8 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for Ben Reddell's song "Tumbleweed" back in 2025.

In 2025, I wrote a review of The What Four's set.

Wednesday, Aug 19th: Sizzy Rocket at The Echo. Doors at 7 p.m.

In 2018, I wrote a review of their set.

Thursday, Aug 20th: Primitive Ring at Alex's Bar. Doors at 8 p.m.

In 2024, I wrote a review of their set.

Thursday, Aug 20th: Pu$$y Cow at The Escondite. Doors at 9:45 p.m.

In 2025, I wrote a review of their 20th Anniversary Party that was held at The Escondite.

Saturday, Aug 22nd: Livingmore with Child Seat, Dream Phases, and Andrea at The Echo. Doors at 7 p.m.

I recently wrote a review of Livingmore's set.

In 2024, I covered Child Seat for US Rocker Music. 

I wrote a Song Spotlight for Dream Phases' song "Turn Away" back in 2025.

Andrea is the brainchild of Emma Cole who I've followed for years.

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.