Thomas Dybdahl performs at Songbyrd Music House on Feb. 5, 2019. (Photo by Andy Jillson)
Norwegian singer-songwriter Thomas Dybdahl brought his soothing folk sound to DC for a solo performance at Songbyrd Music House recently. A small yet enthusiastic and devoted crowd welcomed Thomas to the dimly-lit stage in the basement venue at Songbyrd.
Carly Burruss performs at The Birchmere on Feb. 5, 2019. (Photo by Ari Strauss)
The devil went down to Georgia, but a sweet angel came to Alexandria from Atlanta recently in the form of singer-songwriter Carly Burruss.
Carly is currently touring with Kasey Chambers and provided a warm and energized opening set at The Birchmere on Tuesday.
Luttrell performs at U Street Music Hall on Feb. 2, 2019. (Photo by Andy Jillson)
Eric Luttrell, better known simply by his last name Luttrell, performed at U Street Music Hall recently on his Into Clouds Tour. Andy Jillson dropped by to snap some pictures of the producer.
Metric (Photo by Justin Broadbent)
Canadian quartet Metric released Art of Doubt, a wonderfully brilliant new wave album, last year, and soon they will tour it in the United States. Locally, Metric will perform at The Fillmore Silver Spring on Friday, Feb. 15 in a double bill with Latin rock band Zoe.
Bob Mould (Photo by Alicia J. Rose)
Bob Mould releases Sunshine Rock, his new album, on Friday via Merge Records, and then he drops by 9:30 Club for a show on Thursday, Feb. 14. Spend Valentine’s Day with the Bob Mould Band!
Kasey Chambers performs at The Birchmere on Feb. 5, 2019. (Photo by Ari Strauss)
“I’m starting to think I play more here in this venue than in my hometown,” said Australian country singer-songwriter Kasey Chambers Tuesday at The Birchmere, after she and her Fireside Disciples played “Not Pretty Enough.” Kasey praised The Birchmere, saying that it felt like home — and expressing special appreciation for the venue allowing artists to use its washing machine.
Walk the Moon performs at Rams Head Live on Feb. 4, 2019. (Photo by Shantel Breen)
On Monday, Walk the Moon successfully delivered a performance that made everyone at Rams Head Live forget that the week had only just started! Fans did not waste any time getting to the show either as the venue filled in nicely very shortly after the doors opened. The vibe was like that of a weekend show — and by the time Walk the Moon took the stage, the show had sold-out.
El Ten Eleven performs at Union Stage on Feb. 2, 2019. (Photo by Mark Caicedo)
El Ten Eleven stopped in at Union Stage on a recent chilly night to perform their high-energy, post-rock/ambient melodies for an adoring, sold-out crowd.
Jacob Banks (Photo courtesy Ticketfly)
English soul singer Jacob Banks released Village, his debut full-length album, in November via Interscope. He’s touring the album here in the United States, and he visits 9:30 Club on Tuesday, Feb. 19. You can win tickets to go with Parklife DC.
Zach Condon of Beirut (Photo courtesy 4AD)
Beirut, the American collective embracing global folk, performs at The Anthem on Thursday, Feb. 14, on the heels of releasing Gallipoli, the band’s fifth studio album. Spend your Valentine’s Day with this “swooningly gorgeous” new music.
