Song Spotlight: googly eyes' EVERYWHERE (a night at The Peppermint Club)

I got an invite to catch googly eyes at The Peppermint Club. I was unsure if I could attend due to my real life work and how certain days of the month required longer hours. On the other hand, the show was on a Friday night and I figured that no one was going to want to work late on a Friday night (as weird as it is to say, that is not always the case). I accepted and it all worked out well. You can read my US Rocker Music review here. 

googly eyes at The Peppermint Club

Song Spotlight: Alison Albrecht's Two Hearts (a night at Bar Lubitsch)

It was a special night for Alison Albrecht at her WFNM showcase. The day before, she had celebrated her 26th birthday and Bar Lubitsch was buzzing with good wishes. A friend who took to the stage earlier, gave her a shoutout. Her set ended with her full band (guitar, bass, keys, trombone, drums) playing "Happy Birthday" while the crowd sang the lyrics. While the tune was sung, she looked grateful and then maybe a touch awkward hanging out in front of the microphone. Eventually, she resolved the matter by stepping off the stage. A fun way to celebrate a year around the sun. 

Alison Albrecht at Bar Lubitsch

Notes from Vivace Show Alerts (Los Angeles): Mar 29th - Apr 4th

A Handful (Bucket Full) of Show Alerts

Monday, Mar 30th: Dama Blake, Nikki Hahn, and Yagki at Bar Lubitsch. These are all short sets with the night starting at 7:10 p.m.
You can read my Dama Blake song spotlight for "Mr. Right" here.
You can read my Nikki Hahn song spotlight for "another 13" here.
You can read my Yagki song spotlight for "Something I Do" here.

Monday, Mar 30th: Will Brahm at Club Tee Gee. Doors at 8 p.m.

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

Tuesday, Mar 31st: Pom Poms at Harvard & Stone. Doors at 8 p.m.

You can read my song spotlight for their "I Think You're Right" here. 

Wednesday, Apr 1st: talker at the Moroccan Lounge. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

In 2022, I covered the band for US Rocker Music, which you can read here.

Wednesday, Apr 1st: Vial at The Echo. Doors at 7 p.m.

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

Thursday, Apr 2nd: Jessy Fury at Hotel Cafe. Set time at 9 p.m.

You can read my song spotlight for his "Heaven" here.

Thursday, Apr 2nd: Noah Vonne at Bar Lubitsch. Doors at 7 p.m.

You can read my song spotlight for "I Call B.S." here.

Thursday, Apr 2nd: UGHH at Alex's Bar. Doors at 8 p.m.

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

Friday, Apr 3rd: Georgia Maq at Zebulon. Doors at 7 p.m.
You can read my song spotlight for her "You'll Be Singing My Name" here.

Friday, Apr 3rd: Mirrorball at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Doors at 6 p.m.

You can read my song spotlight for their "Red Hot Dust" here.

Song Spotlight: Joe Bourdet's Amongst the Pines (a night at Zebulon)

Joe Bourdet and his band The El Caps was the opening band for Leroy from the North's album release party at Zebulon. I've crossed paths with Bourdet a couple times. The first time was in 2023 during the Americana West Fest where he shared the stage with Leroy from the North. (You can read my Buzzbands coverage of the festival here and find a photo of Bourdet.) Last year, I caught a short set at the pre-Halloween event titled Murder Ballads & Dark Songs. In neither or those two occasions did I catch a full set.  

Joe Bourdet at Zebulon

Song Spotlight: Zelma Stone's Want You All The Time (a night at The Goldfish)

I went over to The Goldfish for the Rocknite showcase to catch Zelma Stone (the moniker Chloe Zelma Studebaker). I ran across them twice in 2022, but hadn't gotten another chance to catch a set since. When I noticed they were scheduled for Rocknite, I circled the date and off I went. 

Zelma Stone at The Goldfish

Review: Leroy from the North unleashes a Zebulon party for My Favorite Gun

Americana rocker Leroy from the North (the moniker for Eli Wulfmeier) recently celebrated his sophomore album release My Favorite Gun at Zebulon. The packed venue was filled with people wearing trucker caps and cowboy hats. It didn't take long for couples to take to the front of the stage to show off their dancing skills. Whenever the band hit the 70s rock beat, the back step bleachers shook. His Spotify bio describes his music as follows, "LA based, Americana/rock band, Leroy From the North, could best be described as a velour track suit with a Cowboy hat. influenced by the sounds of 70's country gold, mixed with a little Detroit steel . . . "

Leroy from the North at Zebulon

Song Spotlight: The Strumbellas' Come Back Around (a night at the Regent Theater)

I was hanging out at the Regent Theater on a Friday night to cover Hotel Fiction. The headliner band was The Strumbellas. I had no clue who they were (I actually didn't know who Hotel Fiction was, either), but learned quickly that they're a Toronto, Canada based band. I was thinking, "Hey, I have this photo pass, why not take photos of The Strumbellas. I didn't sign anything that restricted me from shooting the band." I was allowed into the photo pit without any issues and so I started to photograph the band. 

The Strumbellas at the Regent Theater