Live Review: Joan @ DC9 — 1/22/19
Joan (Photo courtesy Big Life Management)
The band Joan is actually two men — Alan Thomas and Steven Rutherford — and the guys played some rather catchy dance tunes at DC9 opening Half Alive recently.
Live Review: Half Alive @ DC9 — 1/22/19
Half Alive (Photo by Sergio Necoechea)
Half Alive closed their show at DC9 recently with “Still Feel,” the trio’s most recognizable song. And that disco-flavored banger played like all parts of the band’s fully realized sound.
Preview: Duran Duran @ The Fillmore New Orleans, 2/20/19
Duran Duran (Photo by Stephanie Pistel)
New wave heroes Duran Duran perform at a big festival in the Cayman Islands soon, and then they come ashore for a short stint of dates in the United States, including two nights at The Fillmore New Orleans. The first night at the sparkling new Fillmore sold out but limited tickets remain for Duran Duran’s show on Wednesday, Feb. 20.
Preview: Soulfly @ Cafe 611 (Frederick, MD), 2/7/19
Soulfly (Photo by Charlene Tupper)
Soulfly recently released Ritual, a new album, via Nuclear Blast. The heavy metal quartet are touring with a stop at Cafe 611 in Frederick, Maryland, on Thursday, Feb. 7.
Live Review: Tommy Emmanuel @ The Birchmere — 1/22/19
John Knowles and Tommy Emmanuel (Photo by Allen Clarke)
The sign on the marquee read, “Tommy Emmanuel, CGP,” and below that, “John Knowles, CGP.” CGP stands for Certified Guitar Player, a designation bestowed by master player Chet Atkins on a small number of extremely talented guitarists. Only three remain, and, with Chet having passed in 2001, there won’t be any more. And you likely never heard a show like the show played by two of these last CGPs at The Birchmere on Tuesday.
Snapshots: Vertical Horizon @ City Winery — 1/18/19
Vertical Horizon performs at City Winery on Jan. 18, 2019. (Photo by Paivi Salonen)
Vertical Horizon released a new album, The Lost Mile, last year, but it wasn’t really on the mind of frontman Matt Scannell when the band performed at DC’s City Winery recently. Instead, the concert spanned the career of Matt’s band, founded originally in DC, with a big focus on Everything You Want, its 1999 hit album, Everything You Want, according to Setlist.fm.
Preview: Kasey Chambers @ The Birchmere, 2/5/19
Kasey Chambers (Photo courtesy the artist)
Australian country singer-songwriter Kasey Chambers released Campfire, her 12th studio album, in April via Warner Bros. She’s on tour again with a visit to The Birchmere on Tuesday, Feb. 5.
Preview: Wu-Tang Clan @ Franklin Music Hall, 1/24 + 1/25/19
Wu-Tang Clan (Photo courtesy Infamous PR)
The legendary Wu-Tang Clan will gather at Franklin Music Hall in Philadelphia for two nights — Thursday, Jan. 24, and Friday, Jan. 25. Friday is sold out, but you can see Wu-Tang tonight! Check out our recap of their recent appearance in DC at The Anthem and make plans to see these masters of hip hop.
Preview: Gaelic Storm @ The Birchmere, 1/29 + 1/30/19
Gaelic Storm (Photo courtesy the band)
Celtic rockers Gaelic Storm will sweep The Birchmere for two nights on Tuesday, Jan. 29, and Wednesday, Jan. 30. Tickets are going fast!
Live Review: A$AP Rocky @ The Anthem — 1/20/19
A$AP Rocky performs at The Anthem on Jan. 20, 2019. (Photo by Will Colbert)
Rapper, actor, and fashion trendsetter A$AP Rocky made a recent stop at The Anthem as part of his Injured Generation Tour. A fleet of 18-wheelers with the bits and parts for an insane production likely followed the high-octane emcee. The intricate stage design for the sold-out performance was unlike any that I’ve seen at the DC venue.
