Song Spotlight: Madisenxoxo's Cherry (a night at The Fable)

I first came across Madisenxoxo (aka Madisen Halberg) a little over a year ago for a Rocknite x Make Out Music collaboration night. I have to say that was a solid night of music with  Still Blank and Sophia Roze also on the bill. If interested, I wrote a Song Spotlight about her song "Control Freak" based on that night, which you can read here. 

Madisenxoxo at The Fable

Song Spotlight: Abby Walker's Where Does The Time Go (a night at The Fable)

Abby Walker and Alex Carr was the opener for a Ryan Pollie showcase night at The Fable. I happened to arrive at The Fable early and got to hear a portion of their sound check. I knew immediately that I was going to enjoy their set. The duo was testing out new material that they are recording for an upcoming album release. Joining the duo on violin was Raina Markham. 

Abby Walker and Alex Carr at The Fable

Song Spotlight: Ragamuffs' Confiscate My Youth (a night at The Airliner Bar)

Ragamuffs (moniker for Hailey Finesse) recently moved from Honolulu, Hawaii to Los Angeles, California. My family comes from Hawaii so when she mentioned that fact during her Rocknite showcase set at The Airliner Bar, my interest in her music jumped. Rounding out the band on this particular night was Val Sepulveda on drums and Klauds on bass. 

Ragamuffs at The Airliner Bar

Song Spotlight: Club Oro's no angel (a night at The Airliner Bar)

Club Oro is the brainchild of siblings Cassandra and Connor Cronin. The duo live (or at least used to live based on Internet sleuthing) in Glendale. I live in Glendale. They're also a favorite of Buzzbands. I love Buzzbands. The band has been around since 2017-ish. The stars finally aligned properly and I crossed paths with them recently at a Rocknite showcase over at The Airliner Bar.

Club Oro at The Airliner Bar

Photo Review: Castle Rat at The Belasco

I recently got to photograph Castle Rat at The Belasco. I did a review of the set for US Rocker Music, which you can read here. For me, at least, there was an unusual occurrence on this particular night. Usually, at these larger venues with a photo pit, photographers can to shoot the first three songs before having to leave the pit. For Castle Rat, it was the first two songs and then they let us back in towards the end of the set. 

Castle Rat at The Belasco

Song Spotlight: Brutus VIII's Shame (a night at Zebulon)

Brutus VIII (moniker for Jackson Katz) opened up for Tankerlow (you can read that article here) who were celebrating their sophomore album SLAGROOM. His Zebulon set was an industrial experimental thrill ride. Throughout the set, one could hear William S. Burroughs spoken-word Dinosaurs - a desire for humanity to keep on evolving.    

Brutus VIII at Zebulon

Notes from Vivace Show Alerts (Los Angeles): Nov1st - Nov 7th

A Handful of Show Alerts

Sunday, Nov 1st: Julez and the Rollerz at the Moroccan Lounge. Doors at 6:30 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for their song "I Need Love" back in August, which you can read here.

Sunday, Nov 1st: Paper Citizen at Old Towne Pub. Doors at 7 p.m.

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

Sunday, Nov 1st: Whitney Tai at The Airliner. Doors at 7 p.m.

Earlier this year, I wrote up a review of her record release party, which you can read here.

Tuesday, Nov 3rd: Charlie Havenick at the Moroccan Lounge. Doors at 7 p.m.

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

Tuesday, Nov 3rd: Nightjacket at Gold-Diggers. Doors at 7 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for their song "My Only Heart" back in 2025, which you can read here.

Tuesday, Nov 3rd: Ryan Polli at The Fable. Doors at 8 p.m.

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

Wednesday, Nov 4th: Ali Angel at Hotel Ziggy. Doors at 7 p.m.
I wrote a Song Spotlight for her song "Disco" back in April, which you can read here.

Wednesday, Nov 4th: Worthitpurhcase at The Echo. Doors at 7 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for their song "Postcard" back in August, which you can read here.

Thursday, Nov 5th: Audrey Lisette at Bar Lubitsch. Doors at 7 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for her song "Take Back the Memories" back in 2025, which you can read here.

Thursday, Nov 5th: Bloody Westerns at The Redwood Bar. Doors at 8 p.m.

In 2024, I wrote up a review of the band for US Rocker Music, which you can read here. 

Thursday, Nov 5th: John Errol at Silverlake Lounge. Doors at 7 p.m.

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

Cancelled. Friday, Nov 6th: The Doohickeys and Stacey Ryan at Three Clubs. Doors at 7:30 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for The Doohickeys' song "This Town Sucks" in 2024, which you can read here.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for Stacey Ryan's "Fall In Love Alone" just yesterday, which you can read here. 

Saturday, Nov 7th: Jagged Baptist Club at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Doors at 9 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for the band's "Temptation Death House" back in 2025, which you can read here.

Saturday, Nov 7th: L.A. Witch at the Lodge Room. Doors at 7 p.m.

In 2022, I wrote up a review of the band for Buzzbands, which you can read here.