In an unforgettable return to Washington, DC’s Warner Theatre, Little Feat recently kicked off the first of two shows as part of their Can’t Be Satisfied Tour. The band holds a special place in the historic venue’s history — 35 years ago, in 1989, Little Feat played the final show at the Warner before it underwent a massive renovation. Now, with the theater restored to its original splendor, the band brought their enduring blend of Southern rock, funk, blues, and New Orleans boogie back to the nation’s capital for a night filled with both nostalgia and vibrant new energy.
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Live Review: John Craigie w/ Tre Burt @ Capital Turnaround — 10/18/24
John Craigie’s humorous stories are as much a part of his shows as the songs themselves. He’s earned comparisons to comedians like the late Mitch Hedberg as much as to other folksingers like John Prine and Ramblin’ Jack Elliot. in his recent appearance at Capital Turnaround — his first appearance in “DC proper,” as he put it, in some time — he treated the audience to his signature songs and stories.
Live Review: Amy Rigby @ Jammin’ Java — 10/17/24
Amy Rigby is all heart. Her songs, which find the magic in the everyday of parenthood, relationships, and the working musician’s life are full of warmth and wit. Rigby’s latest album, this year’s Hang In There With Me, deals with aging and is full of sweetness, which was fully apparent when she took the stage for a recent performance at Jammin’ Java.
Live Review: The Magnetic Fields @ Lincoln Theatre — 10/17/24
Back in 1999, The Magnetic Fields released an ambitious album that was originally going to end up being 100 songs. But, according to interviews, the number was changed to 69 because (depending on the story told), either as a cheeky nod to the number of love or because it’s a number divisible by three.
The resulting release was an exploration of all aspects of love with each song its own concise world. Some songs like “Papa Was a Rodeo” were undeniably Country Western while others like “Love Is Like Jazz” or “The Luckiest Guy on the Lower East Side” come from opposite ends of the love spectrum.
Live Review: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie @ Pier Six Pavilion — 10/16/24
After the release of his successful album Better Off Alone, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie recently brought his tour to the Pier Six Pavilion in Baltimore. The weather was perfect for live music, and the fans were definitely excited for an unforgettable night! A Boogie’s stage design was top-tier, with high-tech LED displays illuminating the entire venue.
Live Review: Sting @ MGM National Harbor — 10/15/24
In the first of two performance at MGM National Harbor, Sting was full of banter and reflections, charming a sold-out room in The Theatre with his thoughts on various songs in his setlist.
Speaking of “Fields of Gold,” Sting said he wrote the song as an ode to his house — well, “castle” — in England, a famous manor called Lake House, which is located “two miles south of Stonehenge” and surrounded by beautiful waves of grain.
Live Review: Pink Martini @ The Kennedy Center — 10/14/24
The Washington Performing Arts recently hosted Pink Martini at the world-renowned Kennedy Center for an evening filled with superb musicianship and vocals. Whether it was Thomas Lauderdale’s fantastic piano playing, the beautiful vocals of China Forbes, Ari Shapiro, or Jimmie Herrod, or the technical brilliance of the other members of this highly talented jazz and pop band, it was definitely a night for enjoyment for all in attendance, and a night that will be remembered for a long time to come.
Live Review: Drive-By Truckers @ Warner Theatre — 10/16/24
The Drive-By Truckers have released a lot of excellent records, but their 2001 concept album Southern Rock Opera, which deals with the politics of their home state of Alabama, the legacy of Lynyrd Skynyrd, life on the road, and more, might be their best. It holds a special place in the hearts of the band and their fans, enough to justify the Southern Rock Opera Revisited Tour, which recently rolled into the Warner Theatre in DC.
Snapshots: Larry June @ Howard Theatre — 10/15/24
In August, hip hop artist Larry June released a new album, Doing It for Me, via The Freeminded. He embarked on a tour in support of the record with a recent date at the Howard Theatre.
Chris Castillo was there to photograph the show!
Snapshots: FIDLAR @ 9:30 Club — 10/14/24
In September, FIDLAR officially released their fourth studio album, Surviving the Dream, ending the five-year hiatus since the band’s last full-length record.
The Los Angeles punk rockers are on a tour in support of the record, and they recently performed a show at the 9:30 Club in DC! Micael Cerball was there to capture the action in photos.