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Live Review: Kurt Vile and The Violators @ Ottobar — 3/17/24

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Musicians certainly hope and try to make each show an unforgettable experience for those in attendance, but few of them might be going about it in such industrious fashion as Kurt Vile.

When he tours, the Lansdowne, Pa. native totes with him a vast selection of guitars — plus a single banjo — that he pulls from to offer a different sound and presentation for every single song he plays. It blows the minds of anyone in the room to see him for the first time and still impresses the many longtime followers he’s gained as one of the most prized and influential singer-songwriters and guitarists of the modern era.

Live Review: Mary Timony w/ Birthday Girl @ Black Cat — 3/14/24

DC rock royalty Mary Timony recently played a hometown show at Black Cat to tour her first solo album in nearly 20 years! And from the very first moments, the concert was a testament to her power and influence.

You see, Birthday Girl, a young trio fronted by Mabel Canty (daughter of Fugazi’s Brendan Canty), opened the show, and Mabel was unreserved in her praise of Mary.

Live Review: Silversun Pickups @ 9:30 Club — 3/14/24

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Silversun Pickups recently wrapped a big tour at 9:30 Club in DC. Being the final night of the tour, there was definitely an air of anticipation in the audience. You know the feeling…the band has been on the road for weeks and you’re hoping they go all out on the final night.

Live Review: Nickel Creek @ Strathmore Music Center — 3/14/24

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Nickel Creek are one of the most exciting and innovative bands in bluegrass music today, combining orchestral sensibilities with rock and roll ambitions and a folksinger’s knack for storytelling.

After exploding onto the scene as young musicians in the early 2000s, the band returned from a long hiatus with last year’s Grammy-winning album, Celebrants. Taking the stage recently at the beautiful Strathmore Music Center, Nickel Creek delivered a marathon two hour set spanning five albums from a 20-year career.

Live Review: Bryan Adams @ EagleBank Arena — 3/13/24

Bryan Adams is an international man, but as a musician he comes back again and again to songs that are undeniably American in their taste for “kick ass” rock and roll.

Case in point: One of his latest songs, released from his most recent original studio album, So Happy It Hurts, is called “Kick Ass,” and it’s nothing less than an ode to good times, good friends, and good music. Bryan began his most recent DC-area show by way of this song as a means of saying, “hello!” and letting the audience at EagleBank Arena know what type of concert they were attending.

Live Review: Bryce Vine @ The Fillmore Silver Spring — 3/13/24

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Bryce Vine’s recent performance at The Fillmore Silver Spring was nothing short of a musical delight.

With his upbeat songs, the sheer joy he exuded onstage infected the crowd, with everyone jumping and dancing along to the tour’s headlining song “Saturday Night” as well as crowd favorites like “La La Land,” “Drew Barrymore,” and “Sour Patch Kids.”

Preview: Lindsay Lou @ Wild Buffalo House of Music (Bellingham, WA), 3/27/24

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Lindsay Lou arrives at Bellingham’s Wild Buffalo House of Music on March 27, 2024, in support of her latest album, Queen of Time (Kill Rock Stars).

Live Review: The Kooks @ The Anthem — 3/13/24

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English indie-rock band The Kooks embarked on a journey back to the States to surprise their devoted fans with a commemorative tour marking the anniversary of their debut album, Inside In/Inside Out. Alongside them, two other remarkable bands, Daisy the Great and The Vaccines, graced the stage in their recent tour appearance at The Anthem in DC.

Live Review: Red Wanting Blue @ The Hamilton Live — 3/13/24

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Red Wanting Blue, the indie rock powerhouse hailing from Columbus, Ohio, recently graced The Hamilton Live, bringing with them their trademark blend of passion and energy. Under the leadership of the dynamic Scott Terry, the band delivered an inspired performance that held the audience captive from start to finish.

Live Review: Offset @ The Fillmore Silver Spring — 3/12/24

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Offset’s stop at The Fillmore Silver Spring for his Set It Off Tour was a testament to his growth as an artist and his ability to shine on his own.

We were first introduced to Offset as part of the rap group Migos, a trio of Atlanta rappers who redefined the genre. Now, Offset is stepping into the spotlight and showing us a whole new side of himself as a solo artist.