Creed at Jiffy Lube Live: A Triumphant Return to the Stage
Summer of ‘99 Tour
Jiffy Lube Live @ Bristow, Virginia
July 26, 2024
Creed’s recent performance at Jiffy Lube Live on their Summer of ‘99 tour was nothing short of spectacular, marking a memorable return to the area for the rock icons. The Bristow, Virginia venue provided the perfect backdrop for an evening of powerful music and nostalgia.
The Commodores, The Pointer Sisters, and The Spinners — three classic R&B groups — recently joined forces for a wonderful Evening of Icons at MGM National Harbor.
Daryl Hall and Elvis Costello — a pair of singular pop music personalities — recently shared a bill at the Filene Center at Wolf Trap. The two men and their bands presented engrossing sets of music very familiar to ’70s and ’80s radio aficionados, making for a highly entertaining summer night in the national park.
Schoolboy Q’s return to the stage after a well-deserved break to focus on his health and family was nothing short of electrifying. His decision to embark on a limited tour, with a recent standout performance at The Fillmore Silver Spring, proved that he remains a powerhouse in the hip-hop scene.
Earlier this year, punk survivors Redd Kross released a self-titled double album via In The Red Records. The band have hit the road in support of the album, and they performed recently at The Atlantis in DC, where Ben Eisendrath photographed the show!
English singer-songwriter Ben Howard had plenty of reason to celebrate on his recent sweep through the states. His sophomore album, I Forget Where We Were, just turned 10 years old and his latest record, Is It?, was released last month.
Howard began his trek across the continent in early July, starting in Montreal and wrapping it up last week in Denver. He sold out gigs along the way as fans packed into venues with the intention of basking in the ethereal, absorbing presentation that has helped him amass a world-wide following.
The Struts have embarked on their Pretty Vicious Tour, and they arrive at The Anthem in DC on Thursday, August 1!
Beck is an artist with a discography that’s eclectic — to say the least. From folkish beginnings to hip-hop inspired rockers to soul and pastoral acoustic songs, Beck’s musical trajectory is certainly not a straight line.
Some songs, though, as Beck recently told the audience at Wolf Trap, never really had the opportunity to be performed live. So in the Spring, Beck put together a tour of various stops, where in each stop the symphony orchestra in that city would provide the accompaniment, along with Beck’s own band.
Fantasia recently graced the stage of The Theater at MGM National Harbor for her first of two sold-out shows. Before she began her set, she gave the disclaimer, “Ladies, if your feet hurt, take your shoes off!” This was a warning of the foot tapping and soul-snatching event about to take place. The crowd erupted in laughter but were still not prepared for what was to come.
Americana artist Eilen Jewell last visited our area in 2022, as part of a double bill with Chris Smither. Her absence has been felt by her devoted fans, who expressed their love for her during her recent appearance at The Hamilton Live.
Jewell has a special connection to The Hamilton Live. It was there where her daughter, who is now 10 years old, took her first steps. Keeping it in the family, her daughter was handling merch table duties.
