Meshell Ndegeocello recently released her second Blue Note album, No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin, a striking homage to the eminent writer and activist James Baldwin.
On a tour in support of the album, Meshell Ndegeocello performed at The Music Center at Strathmore, and Steve Satzberg was there to photograph the show.
Whoever came up with The Serenade Tour is a genius, as they brought some incredible talent to the stage recently at Capital One Arena for a show headlined by soul singer Maxwell.
All Things Go celebrated 10 years of musical festivals with two days of tremendous concert performances at Merriweather Post Pavilion in the DC edition of its indie pop extravaganza on Sept. 28-29.
Parklife has been covering the ATG Music Festival since its early days as the Fall Classic, and we were pleased this year to send the fabulous photographer Micaela Cerball, who shot many of the acts on the lineup, including all six headlining artists: Laufey, Bleachers, Janelle Monae, Hozier, Renee Ramp, and Conan Grey!
Stevie Wonder plays select dates in October, at the height of a critical election season and a pivotal juncture in American politics and culture, in a call for “joy over anger, kindness over recrimination, peace over war.”
The 25-time GRAMMY winner — whose other accolades include an Academy Award, and a Presidential Medal of Freedom among countless other honors — conducts 10 performances across the nation this October, including a date at CFG Bank Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 15.
You might not think of Ohio as a hotbed of country music, but there’s a saying that there are more hillbillies in Ohio than people in West Virginia. I wouldn’t call Kim Richey a hillbilly, though; her take on country music leans toward the progressive and Americana end of the genre.
But Kim is as native of Ohio, as is Aaron Lee Tasjan, who accompanied her on electric guitar and backing vocals during her recent performance at Jammin’ Java, and together the duo made some fine country music.
Oklahoma native JD McPherson takes his musical cues from an earlier era: classic rock ‘n’ roll, R&B, and — with his latest album, this year’s Nite Owls — ’60s surf music.
These influences were clear in both his originals and the covers he played during his recent appearance at The Atlantis.
Kirk Franklin Brings Back His Reunion Tour with Kierra Sheard, Yolanda Adams, The Clark Sisters, Marvin Sapp, and Fred Hammond
Words and Photos by Thomas Sellers IV
Well-known gospel artist Kirk Franklin recently brought his highly successful Reunion Tour to DC’s Capital One Arena, and the atmosphere was electric even before the first note was played. The show’s lineup, featuring some of the biggest names in gospel, had fans on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating a night of powerful performances.
My Morning Jacket’s recent show at Merriweather Poast Pavilion was the third time I’ve covered the band for this here blog and to be completely honest, I’m not sure I have much more to add from my earlier reviews. But I will say this: I absolutely love seeing this band play live.
There is just something about their shows, whether it’s the monstrous riffs or the bouncy grooves they create, that gives off amazing vibes and makes me incredibly happy. It was a damp and humid night in Columbia, but no one seemed to notice or even care.
Vampire Weekend are back on roll, having released their fifth full-length, Only God Was Above Us, earlier in the year. They’ve embarked on a massive world tour now that covers (literally, but I’ll get into that in a moment) a little bit of everything… and beyond.
The band recently kicked off the first of two nights at The Anthem, and it was a fun ride.
Living legend Herbie Hancock has wrapped up a string of North American tour dates that included a recent show at The Lyric Baltimore.
Steve Satzberg was there to photograph the concert!
