Author: Chris R. Smyth

Live Review: Perry Farrell @ City Winery — 6/19/19

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Perry Farrell (right) and Etty Lau Farrell, along with the Kind Heaven Orchestra, turned City Winery DC into a festival on June 19, 2019. (Photo by Chris Smyth)

If the term eccentricity could be personified, Perry Farrell just may be that person. He has managed to do everything in his own unique manner over a musical career that spans more than 30 years, including two major bands — Jane’s Addiction and Porno for Pyros, a solo career, and the creation of the world famous concert festival, Lollapalooza.

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Live Review: Duff McKagan @ City Winery — 5/31/19

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Duff McKagan performs at City Winery DC on May 31, 2019. (Photo by Chris Smyth)

Often times when people go to a concert, they want an escape from the day’s headlines and news. But at City Winery recently, that distraction was not possible. Duff McKagan showed up to the intimate venue on the night of his new solo album, Tenderness, release. With the album tackling current and relevant topics including opioid abuse, school shootings, sexual assault, and mental health and suicide, a night of mindless escapism was not on the table.

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Snapshots: Sevendust @ The Fillmore Silver Spring — 5/15/19

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Sevendust returned to the Baltimore-Washington area for the second time in 2019. In an opening slot ahead of In This Moment at The Fillmore Silver Spring, Sevendust continued on their All I See Is War Tour. We got some pictures of the band in performance.

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Live Review: In This Moment @ The Fillmore Silver Spring — 5/15/19

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In This Moment performs at The Fillmore Silver Spring on May 15, 2019. (Photo by Chris Smyth)

Stopping by The Fillmore Silver Spring recently, In This Moment performed their elaborate stage show to the amazement of The Fillmore crowd. For every concert, In This Moment manages to bring an arena sized feel into the club setting.

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