When In Rome II with LVictoria & LA Velvet at The Whisky – Live Review
LVictoria with LA Velvet
When In Rome II with LVictoria & LA Velvet, The Whisky, West Hollywood, CA., August 6, 2025
Another unforgettable night at The Whisky was about to be experienced, this time by the headlining When In Rome II and the intriguing support act LVictoria and LA Velvet. The music and memories are always in the air at the iconic Sunset Strip night club, and there were plenty to made at this midweek concert. Timeless rock and classic new wave were about to collide, and the results were nothing short of spellbinding.
LVictoria & LA Velvet
LVictoria has toured around the world, presenting visionary hard rock live events with a thrilling amount of passion and perseverance. Along with her equally amazing LA Velvet conspirators, LVictoria delivered an absolutely electrifying set on the Whisky A Go Go stage.
Opening with her latest single Carry Me Home, LVictoria and LA Velvet instantly captivated The Whisky crowd with their vibrantly stunning commencement. Another highlight of the set was when the band performed a rapturous rendition of the Whitesnake classic Here I Go Again which kicked off a rousing audience singalong.
LVictoria and LA Velvet
Front and center for the LVictoria & LA Velvet extravaganza is Laura Victoria, whose dynamic vocals and exhilarating guitar performances are pure inspiration for the soul. Featured within the audio realm of LA Velvet are Ryan G on drums, Melanie Carriker in bass, and Orlando Mestre on guitar – unveiling their own vibrant and imaginative soundscapes to the proceedings. And joining the band for a few songs at the very end of the set was Carl Buena (a.k.a. The Running Jester) of Evelyn Grove, lending his own low-end skilled precision on special guest bass.
Be sure to catch LVictoria & LA Velvet opening for the legendary Lita Ford back at The Whisky on October 10th! Unleashing rock and roll with a massive amount of heart and conviction, LVictoria & LA Velvet present an amazing live show that is not to be missed. The band has a story to tell and will rock your world in the process.
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Tony Fennell of When In Rome II
When In Rome II
There are clearly two versions of When In Rome – the one featuring original lead vocalist Clive Farrington, and then this one featuring founding keyboardist Michael Floreale. When In Rome II also features the participation of current lead vocalist Tony Fennell, who has spent quality time within the ranks of Ultravox and E’nuff Z’nuff. This version of the classic new wave band is absolutely magical, with this duo front and center unveiling quite a majestic performance on at the Whisky A Go Go on the Sunset Strip.
Opening with the haunting Metropolis from their recent When In Rome II full-lengther, the band proceeded to enrapture The Whisky with an alternative rock / new wave performance for the ages. Included in the set was a brilliant rendition of Let’s Dance by the one and only David Bowie. And with Tony Fennell once being a member of Ultravox, When In Rome II presented the audience with two very special Ultravox covers – All Stood Still and Sleepwalk – both from the classic Vienna album. What a treat to hear these songs live again!
Michael Floreale of When In Rome II
Of course, all were awaiting the When In Rome hits, and the duo of Fennel and Floreale delivered exactly what the audience wanted to hear. Heaven Knows was warmly received by The Whisky attendees. A grand and classic rendition of The Promise was also performed, sounding just as fresh and exciting as the day it was released and then rediscovered through the much revered Napolean Dynamite film.
Tony Fennel is such an inspired addition to this amazing chapter of When In Rome II and Michael Floreale keeps the legacy alive and vibrant with his shimmering keyboard work and wonderful new music. When In Rome II is looking forward to even greater glories ahead while fully embracing the songs that has made them world renowned.
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(Review by Ken Morton – Photos by Jack Lue)
