notes from vivace

Chief hit the stage at The Satellite. I was expecting to see them earlier in the month. I went to The Satellite a couple weeks back, but ...

Tashaki Miyaki had some sound problems during their set, but it didn't matter. This band, that takes me back to Mazzy Star, just draws...

Pu$$y Cow hit the stage at Los Globos.  What Kiss or Kill band were they going to target on this night:  Overnight Lows.  Pu$$y Cow was pla...

After disappearing from the scene for over a year, Underwater City People hit the stage at Los Globos.  It felt like they had never left th...

It was off to Casey's to catch Raw Geronimo. First off, it was a pain in the butt trying to find free parking in downtown Los Angeles....

Warships

What is it about British bands coming to Los Angeles? It is similar to Portland bands coming to Los Angeles. They always seem to be solid ...

The Prolific continued a good night of music at Club Moscow.  What was cool about seeing The Prolific was that I finally got to catch Matt ...

It was a solid night of music at Club Moscow. New Born Authority took the stage first.  When they began playing, I couldn't help but t...

Gavin Turek is the residency singer at Bootleg this month of April.  Every once in awhile I come across a band or a musician where time see...

Western Scene hit the stage between residency singer Gavin Turek and Hustle Roses.  An interesting placement as both Gavin Turek and Hustle...

Hustle Roses  (Ollie Stone) has a bubbly personality.  She shines with a smile.    

It was off to see Birds of a Black Feather at Harvard and Stone.   I only got to catch part of The Ross Sea Party . I showed up on time, bu...