notes from vivace

Spider Problem. This is a band that plays like the Roller Derby. At least, the lead singer, Shayne, does. Within the first two or three song...

Monday, May 19, 2008. Porterville is a band that will send you into a dancing frenzy. The band hails from Porterville -- therefore the name....

I saw Queen Kwong at the Silverlake Lounge on May 14. It is a three piece band with a female lead singer. Per her website, the lead singer...

I caught this band called Eject at the Viper Room recently. It is a four piece band. I guess I’d describe them as a Cure-like band without t...

I saw this band called Jean Paul Yamamoto at Safari Sam’s in Hollywood Tuesday night. It’s this Asian band with a Caucasian drummer. I did...

I caught The Automatic Music Explosion at the Venice Air Conditioned Supper Club. The audience at Venice- ACSC was a bit stand off- ish at...

I came across this band called Lady Danville recently. I enjoyed their set so figured I'd give a quick write-up: This is a folk/acousti...

I've seen the trailer for " Definitely , Maybe" a handful of times. There is a scene where the father is telling his daughter...

I enjoyed the movie, but so many questions. Some of these questions might be stupid or might have been answered if I’d paid better attention...

I saw The Kingdom a few days ago. While watching the movie, I was semi-disturbed. Is the Saudi Intelligence service really that incompetent?...

I went out to the Eagle Rock Music Festival in Los Angeles. This is the second year I've gone. I'd say last year was better. Last ye...