Lyle Lovett and His Large Band recently performed once again at the Filene Center at Wolf Trap along with openers Asleep at the Wheel!
Steve Satzberg was there to photograph the show.
The Struts return to The Anthem to celebrate 10 years of their debut album, Everybody Wants, on Sunday, August 17!
The Anthem is always a magical place to see The Struts as they were one of the first bands to play the monumental venue, opening Foo Fighters on The Anthem’s opening night!
James Miller, who shot the accompanying photographs for this review, remarked upon arriving at The Miracle Theatre, “This guy has a lot of records.”
Even considering his making music for more than 30 years, Bonnie Prince Billy — the moniker used by Louisville, Kentucky’s Will Oldham for most of his releases — is prolific, sometimes releasing multiple records in the same year. In addition to his solo releases, he’s made albums with Matt Sweeney, Bill Callahan, Trembling Bells, Picket Line, Cairo Gang, Dawn McCarthy, Bitchin Bajas, the National’s Bryce Dressner, Three Queens in Morning, and Nathan Salsburg. Whether working solo or with others, the spare, ethereal qualities of his melodies and voice, and the haunting nature of his lyrics, always comes through, and it’s made him one of the most respected indie artists of the last three decades.
In his recent turn at The Miracle Theatre in DC, Bonnie Prince Billy treated the audience to a gorgeous journey through the gothic Americana he’s so well known for.
In “Went to a Party,” Nick Lowe sings about being mistaken for his fellow British singer-songwriter and oddball Robyn Hitchcock. (As a fellow eccentric, I use this term with the utmost kindness and respect.) It’s the kind of askew, left-field humor that shows up throughout much of his work. In his recent appearance at The Birchmere, backed by the lucha libre mask-wearing instrumental rock outfit Los Straitjackets, Lowe treated the audience to perfectly constructed pop songs channeled through his unique perspective.
Sammy Rae & The Friends recently performed live at the Filene Center at Wolf Trap, opening Jacob Collier!
Steve Satzberg was there to photograph the show.
What’s better during the summer than a package tour? Not much, if you ask me. What’s even better than a summer package tour? A summer package tour with bands that made a huge impact on your youth! Such was the case for the Summer Unity Tour at Jiffy Lube Live. The four act bill was a blend of the nostalgic and the new and included Greyling James Rue, Our Lady Peace, Live, and Collective Soul.
Late last year, The Fleshtones released a new album, It’s Getting Late (…and More Songs About Werewolves), via Yep Roc Records!
The Fleshtones are are tour, and they perform at 9:30 Club on Thursday, August 14!
Concerts rarely move me to tears. In fact, the last time it happened was at a Neil Young solo performance in 2023. Maybe it was the nostalgia of youth, or a particular memory, or simply the realization that, at that moment, I was truly happy. Not long ago, River Whyless managed to bring water to my eyes. Twice.
In a performance that combined beautiful songwriting, a gorgeous setting, and a vibrant crowd, Halli Anderson, Alex McWalters, Daniel Shearin, and Ryan O’Keefe gave the near capacity audience (1,750) a warm evening of flawless harmonies, stellar musicianship, and the emotional release that dancing under the evening sky brings.
In a recent social media post, Drive-By Truckers frontman Patterson Hood stated the blunt truth of the music business: There is no retirement, and he’ll be out on tour until he can’t do it anymore. The Truckers are true road warriors: Saturday evening’s show at The Anthem with Deer Tick and Thelma & the Sleaze on the Charm & Decadence Tour was my third experience with them in 10 months, counting the Southern Rock Opera anniversary show last October and Patterson’s two-night solo tour stop at The Atlantis in March.
As many dates as they play, the Truckers never seem like they’re tired of doing it, and this recent show was as electric and charged as any I’ve seen them play.
The Weeknd Brings His After Hours Til Dawn Tour with Mike Dean and Playboi Carti to Landover Stadium
Words and photos by Thomas Sellers IV
R&B and pop sensation The Weeknd recently teamed up with legendary producer Mike Dean and hip hop star Playboi Carti to bring their incredible After Hours Til Dawn stadium tour to Northwest Stadium in the DMV.
