Weaving an entirely unique sonic tapestry, TR/ST (producer/singer/artist Robert Alfons) has been captivating audiences with his dynamic vocals, emotive lyrics, and late night sensuality for over a decade now. Recently, TR/ST released his new album Performance.
What better way to spend Halloween night than dancing your cares away with TR/ST, who performs at The Atlantis in support of his new album on Thursday, Oct. 31?
“You try doing this at 82 years old,” legendary musician Graham Nash said before taking an intermission on his first of three recent nights at The Barns at Wolf at Trap. For 82 years old, and for someone who’s lived a lifetime in rock ‘n roll, Nash is in amazing shape, and he was full of energy in his performance. It was a magical evening that spanned decades of beloved songs.
A multiple inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with British Invasion group the Hollies and supergroup Crosby, Stills & Nash, Graham has been a fixture in popular music for more than six decades. His songs were omnipresent in the ’60s and ’70s, and he was there for cultural watersheds like Woodstock. One could write a fairly broad history of popular music following the courses of his career and his relationships with musical partners and lovers.
In September, COIN released their latest and arguably greatest album, I’m Not Afraid of Music Anymore, via 10k Projects.
The gents have embarked on the corresponding I’m Not Afraid of Tour Anymore, and they recently performed live at The Anthem in DC! Micaela Cerball was there to photograph the show.
“I’ve got a side gig as an Uber driver, and a fare is waiting for me,” quipped Nick Lowe on stage at The Atlantis before taking a break during a recent gig in DC.
The audience chuckled at the jovial Mr. Lowe’s exit line, and the legendary producer and songwriter took a five-song break, during which Los Straitjackets, the surf-rock instrumentalists backing him, played through some of their own numbers.
Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets were a winning combination for this sold-out house for the first of two nights at The Atlantis.
Kaitlin Butts has “a lot of anger.” She channels it into her songs, so she doesn’t have to “hide a body.” That sharp edge makes her a dynamic performer, as she demonstrated in her recent performance at Union Stage.
It makes sense that Butts would carry around anger; she’s seen some things and been through some hard times. As she revealed, almost breaking down while introducing “Won’t Always Be This Way,” she and her mother had to flee an abusive situation. She spoke passionately of how abusers just want their victims to “disappear,” even going so far as issuing a cease and desist letter to force them to stop talking about what happened.
Rather than walking out to instruments or a dramatic intro presentation, Clairo, whose full-name is Claire Cottrill, and her jazz band gathered in a circle to share a drink before starting their recent show at The Anthem.
It was so intimate that it might make one wonder if they were interrupting a dinner party — but they made sure that intimacy lasted even after the music started. The relaxed, casual nature of the intro was only foreshadowing for the set ahead. And so, Clairo completely charmed a sold-out audience at The Anthem while promoting her new record alongside supporting act Alice Phoebe Lou.
It becomes obvious when a band is the right fit for a venue. The musicians are comfortable, putting their best foot forward, and it often translates to a rewarding night.
When Deer Tick recently took the stage at Ottobar in Baltimore, it was plain to anyone in the packed space on North Howard Street that the Providence-born group was pleased to be there.
I’d give my right eye to do anything as well as Richard Thompson does everything in music. One of the best guitar players in the world, both electric and acoustic, the legend of British folk-rock has a gorgeous singing voice, and he’s written some of the most beautiful songs of the last 50 years.
With his full band for the first time in five years, Thompson left the audience at the Strathmore absolutely spellbound with his recent performance.
Following the release of his new album, I’ll Always Come Find You, Blxst launched his 2024 I’ll Always Come Find You Tour. This 30-city North American tour recently stopped at The Fillmore Silver Spring.
Chris Castillo was there to photograph the show.
With a completely sold out venue, Gunna recently set his band new tour’s standard high at The Anthem. Launching a nine-stop tour, Gunna began his trip here in DC, where he played to 6,000 fans at The Wharf. In promotion of his most recent album, One of Wun, the tour will span until the beginning of November, and it stops in major cities such as Boston, Houston, and Los Angeles.
