Don’t Miss: Dream Wife @ DC9, 9/27/18
Dream Wife (Photo by Joanna Kiely)
London-based rockers Dream Wife are taking DC9 by storm on Thursday, Sept. 27, after opening The Kills in DC earlier this year.
Don’t Miss: Pete Yorn @ Howard Theatre, 9/26/18
Pete Yorn (Photo courtesy WME)
Recently, Pete Yorn collaborated with actress Scarlett Johansson for an EP, Apart. The indie rocker will present those songs and others in a show at the Howard Theatre on Wednesday, Sept. 26.
Music Park: Nils Lofgren and Friends @ The Birchmere — 9/16/18
The Birchmere welcomes Nils Lofgren on Sept. 16, 2018. (Photo by Mark Caicedo)
“Years later…Martin would try to find the words to articulate the power of togetherness in a world where togetherness had been corrupted — and to explore the effect of the music, the surprising lengths the people had gone to to hear it and to play it, as evidence that music, and art in general, are basic requirements of the human soul.” Jessica Shattuck, The Women in the Castle
With the words, “Welcome to The Birchmere, thanks for showing up,” Nils Lofgren took the stage for the final night of a three-night weekend run in celebration of 50 years on the road.
Ticket Giveaway: Highly Suspect @ 9:30 Club, 9/28/18
Highly Suspect (Photo courtesy IMP)
Rock trio Highly Suspect sold out a first night at 9:30 Club, so the band added a second night on Friday, Sept. 28. You can win tickets to go with Parklife DC!
Don’t Miss: Arthur Buck @ Rock and Roll Hotel, 9/21/18
Arthur Buck (Photo courtesy Ticketfly)
Singer-songwriter Joseph Arthur and guitarist Peter Buck have teamed for Arthur Buck, performing at Rock and Roll Hotel on Friday, Sept. 21.
Live Review: Black Cat 25th Anniversary Show — 9/14-9/15/18
Ex Hex performs at Black Cat on Sept. 15, 2018. (Photo by Mickey McCarter)
“If it weren’t for the Black Cat, I wouldn’t be a working musician,” said singer-songwriter Ted Leo at the indie rock club’s 25th anniversary celebrations over the weekend.
Ted’s statement reflected the sentiment of musicians and attendees alike over the two-day 25th anniversary party, which hosted 15 bands and several DJs over Friday and Saturday: Thank you, Black Cat, for being awesome. The mood among concert-goers was particularly festive in recognition that Black Cat likely will be around for a long time still despite its plans to shrink in coming months.
Interview: Hudson Taylor (@ Songbyrd Music House, 10/4/18)
Hudson Taylor (Photo courtesy Big Hassle)
It has been a busy 12 months for Irish pop-Americana duo Hudson Taylor. Brothers Alfie and Harry Hudson Taylor have been true road warriors, living out of suitcases, while selling out shows in Ireland and across Europe. North America will be the next leg of their seemingly nonstop tour schedule. The band will open for Hozier on Oct. 2 at DC’s Lincoln Theater (its sold out) and headline Songbyrd Music House on Thursday, Oct. 4. Alfie Hudson-Taylor talks to Parklife DC about his experiences as a young musician.
Don’t Miss: Buddy Guy @ The Birchmere, 9/24/18
Buddy Guy (Photo by Josh Cheuse)
“He’s been called the greatest living guitarist by Eric Clapton, he’s played with blues legends like Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf, and his…double album, Rhythm and Blues, is a powerhouse set with guest shots by Aerosmith, Kid Rock, Gary Clark Jr., Beth Hart, and Keith Urban…”—so begins a feature in Guitar World about the legendary Buddy Guy, who will perform at The Birchmere on Monday, Sept. 24.
Snapshots: Chemlab @ State Theatre — 9/15/18
Chemlab performs at the State Theatre on Sept. 15, 2018. (Photo by Paivi)
Jared Louche once again donned the mantle of Chemlab to mark the 25th anniversary of the project’s debut album, Burn Out at the Hydrogen Bar, at the State Theatre on Saturday. Paivi saw the show and shot some pictures!
Music Park: Sarah Shook & The Disarmers @ Pearl Street Warehouse — 9/12/18
Sarah Shook fronts The Disarmers at Pearl Street Warehouse on Sept. 12, 2018. (Photo by Marc Caicedo)
I was expecting Lucinda Williams meets Dwight Yoakam when Sarah Shook & The Disarmers took the stage at Pearl Street Warehouse recently. Well, I got that… and a whole lot more.
