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Live Review: Delicate Steve @ Songbyrd Music House — 10/12/24

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Steve Marion, who records and performs as Delicate Steve, plays to a sold-out Songbyrd Music House on Oct. 12, 2024. (35mm film photo by Casey Ryan Vock)

So many admirable musicians are impressing with the electric guitar these days, but few seem to wield it with the curative power and determination of Steve Marion.

The New Jersey native’s credited on a long list of notable records dating back to the early 2010s, and that includes collaborations with the likes of Paul Simon and playing with The Black Keys. But he’s best known these days by his studio and stage moniker, Delicate Steve, and as this transfixing character he’s proving himself to be rising star of a guitarist.

Snapshots: Alfie Templeman @ The Atlantis — 10/11/24

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Alfie Templeman performs at The Atlantis on Oct. 11, 2024. (Photo by Marc Shea)

Last week I was introduced to some new music. It isn’t often that I get to shoot a show almost immediately after learning of the artist. But that’s what happened when Alfie Templeman headlined The Atlantis. What made the evening even better was discovering another fun band in the opener, Your Neighbors.

Live Review: Stevie Wonder @ CFG Bank Arena — 10/15/24

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Stevie Wonder brought hope and more than a few friends to the CFG Bank Arena on Oct. 15, 2024. (Photo by David LaMason)

On a brisk Tuesday night, Stevie Wonder brought a warmth that radiated across Baltimore, and he did it with some very special friends. “We can fix our nation’s broken heart” goes Stevie Wonder’s latest single of the same name. That was certainly one of the themes at Baltimore’s CFG Bank Arena as the living legend performed for nearly three hours, hitting every song fans had been waiting to hear. 

For his first tour in 10 years, Stevie Wonder’s Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart Tour the musical icon is stopping in 11 towns across America. And if there was anyone who could bring that much needed sunshine to the Nation, it’s Stevie Wonder. 

Snapshots: Everclear w/ Jimmie’s Chicken Shack and Marcy Playground @ Power Plant Live — 10/12/24

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Everclear performs at Power Plant Live in Baltimore on Oct. 12, 2024. (Photo by Steve Satzberg)

Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the ‘90s, is on a fall headlining tour featuring special guests Marcy Playground and Jimmie’s Chicken Shack. The tour visited Power Plant Live in Baltimore recently!

Steve Satzberg was there to photograph the show.

Live Review: Bellingham Exit Music & Arts Festival @ Bellingham, Washington — 10/10-13/24

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Meg Hall of Beautiful Freaks . Bellingham Exit Arts & Music Festival . Wild Buffalo, Bellingham, Washington, October 11, 2024

“Welcome to Bellingham Exit — now that the seatbelt sign has been turned off, please feel free to exit the ordinary, enter the extraordinary, and move about the cabin.”

What do an ice cream shop, a singer-songwriter, and a punk band all have in common? Well, if you were in Bellingham this past weekend (Oct. 10-13), you’d know that all three (and more) were integral parts of the 2nd Annual Bellingham Exit, a music and arts festival featuring an extraordinary mix of music, comedy, visual arts, and interactive experiences.

Live Review: Queensrÿche @ The National (Richmond, VA) — 10/12/24

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Queensrÿche performs at The National in Richmond, Virginia, on Oct. 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Sprouse)

Queensrÿche recently delivered a powerful and unforgettable performance at The National in Richmond, Virginia!

The National Theater is a staple of Richmond’s live music scene, and Queensrÿche fans filled the 1,500-capacity venue. The historic theater’s design, with its balcony seating and deep stage, enhanced the concert’s visual impact. As the audience eagerly awaited the band, there was a buzz of excitement that hinted at the special night ahead.

Live Review: Hanson @ Rams Head Live — 10/11+10/12/24

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Hanson take over Rams Head Live for two nights with special guests Oct. 11 and 12. (Photo by David LaMason)

With nine albums and three Grammy nominations under their belts, the Hanson brothers have been going strong since their debut in 1997. Isaac (vocals/guitar), Taylor(vocals/piano/guitar), and Zac Hanson (vocals/drums) are currently celebrating the 20th anniversary of their third record, Underneath, with the Underneath Experience Tour. 

In addition to the tour, the trio released Underneath Complete, a re-release or, rather, a re-working of their 2004 album along with new songs and demos from around the time of its original release. The album anniversary also coincides with the anniversary of the brothers’ record label 3CG Records.  

Hanson recently appeared at Rams Head Live with a unique tour set-up that had the group performing one night of acoustic songs and a second night of primarily electric numbers in back-to-back performances.

Live Review: Eliza McLamb @ Ottobar — 10/11/24

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Eliza McLamb performs at Ottobar on Oct. 11, 2024. (Photo by Carolin Harvey)

For all the fans of “sad-girl-indie,” Eliza McLamb is your next obsession. The 23-year-old from North Carolina released her debut album Going Through It in January of this year; it’s a hidden gem that deserves time to shine.

I had the pleasure of seeing Eliza live for the first time back in March at Union Stage in Washington, DC, so I was thrilled to see that the second leg of the tour recently included a stop in Baltimore — my home city. I hadn’t visited Ottobar since before the pandemic; I forgot that when you walk into the venue, the stage is immediately on the right. Ottobar is also covered in stickers, posters, and art that make it feel like a museum. Every crevice feels like a piece of history. There were probably about 100ish patrons in the venue, which made for a wildly up-close-and-personal performance.

Snapshots: Nothing But Thieves @ The Anthem — 10/8/24

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Nothing But Thieves performs at The Anthem in DC on Oct. 8, 2024. (Photo by Carolin Harvey)

In 2023, English alt rockers Nothing But Thieves released Dead Club City, the band’s fourth studio album. They returned this year with a deluxe edition of the record and an accompanying world tour!

Nothing But Thieves recently visited The Anthem in DC on their Welcome to The DCC World Tour, and Carolin Harvey was there to photograph the show!

Live Review: Ray LaMontagne and Gregory Alan Isakov @ Pier Six Pavilion — 10/8/24

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Ray LaMontagne (Photo by Brian Stowell)

Autumn is a mindful time for music listeners as tastes and moods turn with the leaves

But it sees the dwindling of opportunities to enjoy live music outside, including here in the DMV where some of the larger venues are wrapping up after an eventful season.

A festive and vocal crowd of revelers seized the chance on Oct. 8 to enjoy not one but two widely beloved songwriters at Pier Six Pavilion in Baltimore as Ray LaMontagne and Gregory Alan Isakov co-headlined the 4,600-person Charm City venue that extends into the Inner Harbor.

These two celebrated artists both executed magical sets last Tuesday night before the sold-out audience as wind whipped all around the massive tent and fans underneath it hooted and hollered.