Undeniably, this man has had a successful 30 years in the entertainment business. Headlining his sixth tour, “Past, Present, Future,” Usher began on August 20 in DC at the Capital One Arena, which had sold out within hours. An additional show was added on August 21. As concertgoers waited in anticipation for the show to start, the DJ kept the audience entertained, engaging both old and new fans alike.
Lydia and Laura Rogers, The Secret Sisters, have some of the best vocal harmonies in contemporary music. Their harmonies are complemented with engaging melodies and gorgeous lyrics, which have drawn the attention of fellow musicians like T-Bone Burnett and Brandi Carlile, who have produced records for them, and Ray LaMontagne, who has taken them on tour. Their beautiful songs have made them favorites of critics and gotten them nominations for Grammy Awards. They are beloved by their fans, and sold out The Birchmere for the first the time in their recent performance there.
Multi-Platinum Maryland quartet All Time Low — Alex Gaskarth, Jack Barakat, Rian Dawson, and Zack Merrick — are celebrating two decades together as a band in 2024. To commemorate this significant milestone, the band releases The Forever Sessions Vol. 1 album on Friday, August 23, via their own imprint — Basement Noise Records — which they’re launching in partnership with Photo Finish Records.
All Time Low are playing several DMV shows this week — and tickets are still available for their date at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Saturday, August 24.
Glass Animals, the pop-rock “Human Musical Group Sensations,” recently brought the energy to for a nearly sold-out show at Merriweather Post Pavilion on a sticky Saturday night.
Arriving at Lindsey Stirling’s recent show at The Anthem, I must admit I did not know what to fully expect — and I left a huge fan.
After the success of their album We Don’t Trust You and following a historic rap beef, Future and Metro Boomin recently teamed up to bring their tour to DC at Capital One Arena.
“Who knew that in this place, on this stage we would get the loudest and greatest crowd in the world?!” Donnie Wahlberg recently told the capacity crowd at Merriweather Post Pavilion. And loud is an understatement, as the cheers from fans nearly matched the massive sound system.
The Magic Summer Tour is the first headlining tour for New Kids on the Block in 10 years. The band just released their eighth full length record, Still Kids. The Magic Summer was named after their 1990 tour of the same name. This time, though, heavy hitters Paula Abdul and DJ Jazzy Jeff opened the evening — but more of that in a moment.
Making our way into Merriweather Post Pavilion, I saw a sea of neon pink, yellow, and green as fans of not only New Kids on the Block but of late 1980’s dance pop turned out in droves to unwind, have fun, and celebrate the end of Summer in style.
Wolf Trap recently witnessed a jazz performance of exceptional brilliance as the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO), led by the legendary Wynton Marsalis, took the stage. For an evening brimming with musical mastery and improvisational flair, the 15-member ensemble delivered a show that was both a testament to their virtuosity and a celebration of jazz’s rich history.
Melbourne, Australia’s King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard are one of a very small group of artists who put out great music but whose greatness is only matched by the sheer volume of music being produced. (Guided by Voices may be the only other highly visible touring band to consistently release several albums each year.)
Primus AND Coheed and Cambria recently shared a bill at The Anthem, and they somewhat unexpectedly brought along Puddles Pity Party to open the show!
Steve Satzberg was there to photograph the performances.
