Snapshots: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit @ Wolf Trap — 9/11/24
Known for their electric live shows, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit recently brought their 2024 tour to the Filene Center at Wolf Trap. Steve Satzberg was there to photograph the show!
Live Review: Paul Weller @ Lincoln Theater — 9/11/24
It’s not often these days that I go to a show and I am one of the younger people in the crowd. But that was the case last week when the indomitable Paul Weller performed at the Lincoln Theater. Weller — The Modfather, The Changingman, The Cool Before the Warm, The Calm After the Storm — was touring the US for the first time in seven years and had a backlog of new material to promote.
Since his last US tour in 2017, he’s released four albums — 2018’s True Meanings, 2020’s On Sunset, 2021’s Fat Pop, and this year’s 66.
Live Review: Boy George and Squeeze @ Wolf Trap — 9/10/24
Boy George has a way of invoking heartfelt reactions in people, and these usually materialize in an earnest embrace of the Culture Club frontman and pop culture provacatuer.
At Wolf Trap National Park recently, the audience voiced their hearty approval of George with a singalong of his new song, “Suddenly, I’m Wiser,” a number that he recorded for the audiobook addition of his latest memoir, Karma. Awestruck by the widespread knowledge of the song’s words, George was almost speechless as the crowd sang along to the chorus. Clearly impressed, he found the words to express his gratitude.
Live Review: Marty O’Reilly @ New Prospect Theatre (Bellingham, WA) — 9/10/24
As the fall music season kicks off at Bellingham’s New Prospect Theatre (NPT), the venue continues to present music that’s intriguing, creative, and unique. On a recent weekday evening, the Marty O’Reilly Trio treated an appreciative audience to songs steeped in traditional delta blues, folk, and gospel while simultaneously conveying a contemporary vibe.
Live Review: Built to Spill @ 9:30 Club — 9/9/24
Plenty of anniversary tours have rolled across the country in recent years, but few have witnessed a band tweak its lineup to invoke its early-days sound.
But Built to Spill, led by the almighty electric guitarist and vocalist Doug Martsch, was thoughtful in its plans to celebrate 30 years since the release of There’s Nothing Wrong With Love. To do so, the band called in John McMahon, who played cello on the second Built to Spill record, considered by critics to be a defining indie rock album and an essential listen for all guitar enthusiasts.
Live Review: Manchester Orchestra @ The Fillmore Silver Spring — 9/7/24
Manchester Orchestra are currently on tour, celebrating the 10th anniversary of their album Cope. The celebration recently rolled into the DMV to The Fillmore Silver Spring. This was one of those amazing times where one of my kids was into the band and decided to go to the show, as well. You can’t ask for a better night than that!
Interview: Peter Frampton (@ Virginia Credit Union Live, 9/17/24)
Is there a rock guitar player more legendary than the masterful and classy Peter Frampton? Not in my personal opinion! And so it was wonderful to chat with the famous Englishman, who first became known for playing in Humble Pie and then conquered the music world as a young man with Frampton Comes Alive! (1976) and a string of hits including “Baby, I Love Your Way” and “Do You Feel Like We Do.”
Peter Frampton is currently on The Positively Thankful Tour, and among his upcoming concert dates is an appearance at Virginia Credit Union Live in Richmond, Virginia, on Sept. 17. Before the show, Parklife DC’s Mickey McCarter caught up with Peter Frampton for a chat about his guitars, touring with a muscle disease, his friendship with David Bowie, and his famous appearance on The Simpsons cartoon, among other matters.
Live Review: Rob Zombie @ Jiffy Lube Live (for Freaks on Parade Tour) — 9/10/24
Rob Zombie’s recent performance at Jiffy Lube Live as part of the Freaks on Parade Tour was a raucous, high-energy spectacle that showcased his blend of horror, metal, and theatricality.
Live Review: Alice Cooper @ Jiffy Lube Live (for Freaks on Parade Tour) — 9/10/24
Alice Cooper’s recent performance at Jiffy Lube Live was a thrilling display of shock rock theatrics and musical energy that perfectly showcased his legendary status in the world of rock. As part of the Freaks on Parade Tour with Rob Zombie, Ministry, and Filter, Alice Cooper brought his unique blend of theatricality and hard-hitting rock to an adoring crowd.
Live Review: Ministry @ Jiffy Lube Live (for Freaks on Parade Tour) — 9/10/24
Ministry’s recent concert at Jiffy Lube Live was part of the intense Freaks on Parade Tour, which also featured heavyweights Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper.
