Gang of Four performs at U Street Music Hall on Feb. 21, 2019. (Photo by Jason Nicholson)
As is well documented on this blog, Guitarist Andy Gill is going strong with the Gang of Four. The trio slammed into U Street Music Hall Thursday, playing classics and new tunes to an eager audience.
Daughters perform at Black Cat on Feb. 17, 2019. (Photo by Andy Jillson)
Daughters’ show at DC’s Black Cat recently was nothing short of amazing. Watching Daughters perform live is equal parts beautiful and disturbing.
Simon LeBon fronts Duran Duran at The Fillmore New Orleans on Feb. 19, 2019. (Photo by Mickey McCarter)
When I was a young lad in the early ’80s on the search for good music, Duran Duran struck as a revelation. They’ve remained as powerful and interesting today as they were then, and their talent, chemistry, and sophistication were on full display at a pair of shows in newly opened The Fillmore New Orleans this week.
Gin Blossoms perform at State Theatre in Falls Church, Virginia, on Feb. 16, 2019. (Photo by Chester Simpson)
Now in 2019, Gin Blossoms are celebrating 30 years since their debut album Dusted. And that celebration came to the State Theatre in Falls Church, Virginia, recently.
LP amazes a sold-out crowd at The Lincoln Theatre on Feb. 19, 2019. (Photo by David LaMason)
Laura Pergolizzi, who goes by her stage name LP, is a performer who keeps growing both as an artist and as a performer. But the one thing that remains constant is her dedication to her fans. And this was in full effect at the Lincoln Theatre Tuesday. On the heels of the release of her album, Heart to Mouth, in December, LP embarked on a worldwide tour, bring not one but two sold-out shows in DC with the first night at the Lincoln Theatre.
Noam Pikelny and Stuart Duncan (Photo courtesy the artist)
Fresh off his Grammy Award win for Best Folk Album with the Punch Brothers for All Ashore, banjo player Noam Pikelny appeared with fiddler Stuart Duncan at DC’s City Winery on Tuesday for an evening of duets.
Empress Of performs at Rock and Roll Hotel on Feb. 18, 2019. (Photo by Brenda Reyes)
Lorly Rodriguez, better known as Empress Of, performed last night at the Rock and Roll Hotel on the first stop of her new tour recently. The crowd was super amped for her to come out.Â
Trouble Funk performs at The Fillmore Silver Spring on Feb. 17, 2019. (Photo by Andy Jillson)
Trouble Funk have done it again, folks. This time they brought their pioneering DC go-go sound to The Fillmore Silver Spring recently, and they did not disappoint.
Rosanne Cash (Photo by Michael Levine)
Rosanne Cash released She Remembers Everything, her 15th album, on Blue Note Records last year. The daughter of Johnny Cash will perform at Strathmore Music Center on Friday, March 1.
Gregory Porter performs at Strathmore Music Center on Feb. 15, 2019. (Photo by Will Colbert)
Two-time Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Gregory Porter provided a bonus night of romance for a Strathmore Music Center audience not ready to let go of Valentine’s Day recently. The baritone vocalist gave a virtuoso performance as he delivered his deeply personal lyrics and paid tribute to jazz greats.
