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Live Review: Nine Inch Nails @ Capital One Arena — 2/11/26

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Mickey McCarter
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Trent Reznor fronts Nine Inch Nails at Smoothie King Center on Feb. 5, 2026. (Photo by Jenn Devereaux)

In the middle of the final act of the Peel It Back Tour at Capital One Arena, Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor paused to express his gratitude.

He was grateful to have worked with men he admired, including the late auteurs David Lynch and David Bowie. And he was grateful to be performing in Washington, DC, to a receptive audience.

“I don’t take this for granted, and I really do appreciate it,” Trent said. “As the world gets weirder, and more fucked up, and more unrecognizable seemingly every minute, it’s a privilege to be in a place where I feel connected to an audience.

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Live Review: Tinsley Ellis @ Rams Head on Stage — 2/11/26

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Steve Satzberg
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Tinsley Ellis performs live at Rams Head on Stage on Feb. 11, 2026. (Photo by Steve Satzberg)

Tinsley Ellis rolled into Annapolis on Feb. 11 on tour supporting his second acoustic blues album, Labor of Love. The show at Rams Head On Stage was well-received by a crowd of seemingly dedicated fans.

Once known for his full-band blazing electric guitar prowess, Ellis has refined his approach. His last couple tours have left the band behind, and featured solo performances by a skillful seated craftsman wielding his instrument of choice. Ellis has previously described this solo approach as his Two Guitars And A Car tour. He says this allows him more time to engage his audience with stories. This time around he added a mandolin to his musical arsenal.

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Around Town: Walk for Peace @ The George Washington University — 2/11/26

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Nalinee Darmrong
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Buddhist monks address George Washington University on Feb. 11, 2026. (Photo by Nalinee Darmrong)

The George Washington University invited the community to join the Walk for Peace on its final stop for a message of peace, blessings, and meditation. Nalinee Darmrong attended the gathering at the Charles E. Smith Center on Wednesday, Feb. 11, to photograph the monks.

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Live Review: Drew & Ellie Holcomb @ Lincoln Theatre — 2/7/26

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Steve Satzberg
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Ellie and Drew Holcomb perform live at the Lincoln Theatre in DC on Feb. 7, 2026. (Photo by Steve Satzberg)

Drew & Ellie Holcomb: Never Gonna Let You Go Tour
Words by Liz Wyatt
Photos by Steve Satzberg

Drew and Ellie Holcomb headlined Saturday night at DC’s ornate Lincoln Theatre, surrounded by young fans and buoyed by a joyful, highly interactive atmosphere. Joined throughout the evening by Drew’s backing band, The Neighbors, the show felt less like a concert and more like a warm, communal gathering.

Ellie and Drew entered the stage bathed in bright halos of spotlight, opening with “High Seas.” Ellie’s voice led Drew’s harmony and guitar on the sweet love song, its refrain asking, “Will you follow me into the high seas?” Taking turns on guitar and vocals, the duo followed with “Mississippi River Bluebird,” drawing cheers from the now-warmed-up audience as Drew shared how much they both enjoy performing the song.

Married for 20 years, the Holcombs’ love is woven clearly through their lyrics, which radiate an innocent joy. Having released four children’s albums over the years, it was impossible not to notice how many young people in the audience seemed to have grown up with this uplifting, hopeful music.

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Live Review: Grateful Shred @ Wild Buffalo House of Music (Bellingham, WA) — 2/3/26

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Mark Caicedo
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John Lee Shannon of Grateful Shred performs at Wild Buffalo House of Music in Bellingham, WA, Feb. 3, 2026 (Mark Caicedo)

Grateful Shred recently brought the music, if not the spirit, of the Grateful Dead to Bellingham’s Wild Buffalo House of Music. And though, as the saying goes there’s nothing like a Grateful Dead concert, for nearly three hours their songs, and soul, once again filled the air.

With the recent passing of Bobby Weir, the last vestiges of a physical connection to those days (drummers Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzman continue to perform occasionally) are fading away. Spiritually, however, hunger for a connection to the Grateful Dead’s musical and cultural influences remains strong. Bands like Dark Star Orchestra, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, and over 500 “tribute” bands continue to carry that world forward, determined to not let it fade away.

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Snapshots: Wild Pink w/ Dead Gowns @ Songbyrd Music House — 2/3/26

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Casey Vock
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Wild Pink @ Songbyrd Music House Washington DC 02.03.26 Photo by Casey Ryan Vock
John Ross (left) leads his band Wild Pink in a performance at Songbyrd Music House on Feb. 3, 2026. (Photo by Casey Ryan Vock)

Anyone who’s seen the band Wild Pink over the course of time might feel like they’re witnessing and hearing something different each night out.

And that would be an accurate observation.

Led by a talented visionary in songwriter, vocalist and guitarist John Ross, Wild Pink’s released five full-length studio albums to date. A dive into the whole songbook reveals that, since the 2017 self-titled release, each ensuing recording quite effectively takes and leaves something from the previous one.

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Live Review: Lola Kirke @ The Miracle Theatre — 2/6/26

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Mark Engleson
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Lola Kirke (Photo courtesy High Road Touring)

If Lola Kirke looks familiar, that might be because you’ve seen her onscreen. Last year, she appeared in the critically acclaimed horror film, Sinners, playing a vampire. In addition to her acting career, Kirke is also a highly respected — and second generation — musician, and an author to boot. In her recent appearance at The Miracle Theatre, she treated the audience to a highly engaging night of songs and stories.

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Live Review: Jonah Kagen w/ Anna Graves @ The Atlantis — 2/5/26

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Caden Forrester
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Jonah Kagen performs live on Feb. 5, 2026. (Photo by Caden Forrester)

In a recent performance at The Atlantis, Jonah Kagen took the stage promptly to roaring applause, and the energy shifted from a more magical Anna Graves set to a magnetic pull into Kagen’s set. Kagan, a 25-year-old Savannah, Georgia native, is incredibly talented on the guitar, but in a way, he refuses to take himself seriously. Taking breaks between many of the songs to describe their backstory. He shared a specific story about living in a couple’s yard for three months, which led to their daughter learning the lyrics to “God Needs the Devil,” including the profanity in the chorus.

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Live Review: G. Love & Special Sauce w/ Makua @ Rams Head On Stage — 2/4/26

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Steve Satzberg
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G. Love performs live at Rams Head On Stage on Feb. 4, 2026. (Photo by Steve Satzberg)

G. Love & Special Sauce Celebrate 20 Years of Lemonade
Words by Rahsaan “Wordslave” Eldridge
Photos by Steve Satzberg

G. Love & Special Sauce stopped by Rams Head On Stage on Feb. 4 and 5 as part of their 2026 North American winter tour. The band was joined by professional surfer and Hawaiian artist Makua, who opened the show, as they celebrated the 20th anniversary of their album Lemonade.

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Snapshots: Susto Stringband w/ Freddie McClendon @ The Hamilton Live — 2/1/26

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Casey Vock
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Justin Osborne leads the Susto Stringband at The Hamilton Live on Feb. 1, 2026. (Photo by Casey Ryan Vock)

It’s brave for any musician to rethink their own songs in a different style than originally created. But Justin Osborne’s already proved that he’s built differently.

The leader of the indie rock band known as Susto is respected for his bold songwriting, so little surprise would come then from his decision to imagine many of his favorite Susto tracks to be performed by a stringband.

Susto Stringband came to be in its official recording and touring form just last year but given the passion with which Osborne’s fans embrace him and his music, the South Carolina native already has the ears of anyone who’s enjoyed his albums up to this point.

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