Preview: Com Truise @ Union Stage, 4/12/19

Posted on 04/05/2019 by Miyun Park in Preview and tagged Brooklyn, chillwave, Com Truise, synthpop, synthwave, Union Stage.

Com Truise (Photo by Effixx)

One of the many personas of producer and designer Seth Haley, Com Truise will perform at Union Stage on Friday, April 12, presented in conjunction with Songbyrd Music House & Record Cafe.

Preview: Strand of Oaks @ U Street Music Hall, 4/11/19

Posted on 04/04/2019 by Miyun Park in Preview and tagged folk, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Strand of Oaks, U Street Music Hall.

Strand of Oaks (Photo by Alysse Gafkajen)

Strand of Oaks (aka Timothy Showalter) returns to DC with his sixth album, Eraserland, and a performance at U Street Music Hall on Thursday, Apr. 11.

Preview: Nick Lowe and Los Straightjackets @ The Hamilton Live, 4/7/19

Posted on 04/02/2019 by Miyun Park in Preview and tagged England, Los Straightjackets, Nick Lowe, power pop, surf rock, The Hamilton, The Hamilton Live.

Nick Lowe and Los Straightjackets (Photo courtesy Shorefire Media)

In celebration of Love Starvation / Trombone, Nick Lowe’s forthcoming EP and his second with Los Straightjackets, the latest incarnation of Nick Lowe’s Quality Rock & Roll Revue Starring Los Straightjackets will perform at The Hamilton on Sunday, April 7.

Preview: Emily King @ 9:30 Club, 4/4/19

Posted on 03/28/2019 by Miyun Park in Preview and tagged 9:30 Club, Emily King, New York City, R&B, soul.

Emily King (Photo by Bao Ngo)

Grammy-nominated soul singer Emily King will perform at the 9:30 Club on Thursday, April 4, in support of her latest album, Scenery.

Preview: Patty Griffin @ 9:30 Club, 4/3/19

Posted on 03/28/2019 by Miyun Park in Preview and tagged 9:30 Club, Americana, folk, Maine, Patty Griffin.

Patty Griffin (Photo by Michael Wilson)

In support of her 10th studio album and first-ever eponymous LP, Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Patty Griffin will perform at the 9:30 Club on Wednesday, April 3.

Preview: Mary Gauthier @ City Winery, 3/24/19

Posted on 03/18/2019 by Miyun Park in Preview and tagged Americana, City Winery, folk, Louisiana, Mary Gauthier, New Orleans.

Mary Gauthier (Photo by Laura Partain)

Nashville singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier, winner of Americana Music Association UK’s International Artist of the Year Award and the International Folk Music Awards’ Album of the Year for Rifles & Rosary Beads, performs at City Winery DC on Sunday, March 24.

Preview: Anvil @ Rock and Roll Hotel, 3/21/19

Posted on 03/18/2019 by Miyun Park in Preview and tagged Anvil, Canada, heavy metal, Rock and Roll Hotel.

Anvil (Photo courtesy Freeman Promotions)

Canadian metal heroes Anvil have embarked on their North American headlining tour, and the band performs at the Rock and Roll Hotel on Thursday, March 21, with special guests award-winning comic Don Jamieson and Archer Nation.

Don’t Miss: Buddy Guy @ The Birchmere, 9/24/18

Posted on 09/17/2018 by Miyun Park in Live Review and tagged blues, blues rock, Buddy Guy, Louisiana, The Birchmere.

Buddy Guy (Photo by Josh Cheuse)

“He’s been called the greatest living guitarist by Eric Clapton, he’s played with blues legends like Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf, and his…double album, Rhythm and Blues, is a powerhouse set with guest shots by Aerosmith, Kid Rock, Gary Clark Jr., Beth Hart, and Keith Urban…”—so begins a feature in Guitar World about the legendary Buddy Guy, who will perform at The Birchmere on Monday, Sept. 24.

Don’t Miss: Steven Page @ City Winery, 9/20/18

Posted on 09/13/2018 by Miyun Park in Live Review and tagged Barenaked Ladies, Canada, City Winery, folk, Steven Page, Steven Page Trio.

Steven Page (Photo by David Leyes)

Former frontman of Barenaked Ladies and newly minted member of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, singer-songwriter Steven Page will perform with his trio at City Winery DC on Thursday, Sept. 20, in support of his latest solo album, Discipline: Heal Thyself, Pt. II, to be released on Sept 14.

Don’t Miss: Residente @ The Fillmore Silver Spring, 9/19/18

Posted on 09/12/2018 by Miyun Park in Live Review and tagged alternative rap, Calle, New York City, Puerto Rico, rap, Residente, The Fillmore Silver Spring, world music.

Residente (Photo courtesy The Music Joint Group)

Visionary artist Rene Perez Joglar, also known as “Residente,” has received 39 awards thus far in his career, including four Grammys and 27 Latin Grammys. The Puerto Rican rapper, composer, producer, vocalist, and co-founder of the alternative rap group Calle 13 will perform at The Fillmore Silver Spring on Wednesday, Sept. 19, in support of his first solo album, the self-titled Residente.