Live Review: Lucy Dacus w/ Bartees Strange @ 9:30 Club — 10/22/21

Posted on 10/28/2021 by Casey Vock in Live Review and tagged 9:30 Club, Bartees Strange, folk, hip hop, Lucy Dacus.

Lucy Dacus performs at 9:30 Club in Washington DC on Oct. 22, 2021. (Photo by Casey Vock)

One of the most remarkable feats of touring musicians today is keeping their sound fresh while staying true to the style that initially attracted a fanbase. A celebration of independent folk and rock music, Lucy Dacus is one of the most thoughtfully creative touring singer-songwriters today.

And, at just 26 years old, she’s an amazing success story — she’s already released three critically acclaimed albums, given unforgettable performances at events like the Newport Folk Festival, and formed a power-trio known as boygenius with fellow stars Phoebe Bridgers and Julien Baker. Her Twitter prowess — close to 100,000 followers — speaks to the level of embrace and support by fans.

Song of the Day: “Goldbrick Champion” by Broke Royals featuring Bartees Strange

Posted on 11/24/2020 by Parklifer in Local Spotlight, Preview and tagged Bartees Strange, Broke Royals, DC, heartland rock, Song of the Day.

Broke Royals (Photo courtesy the band)

Broke Royals is rewriting doubts. Turning negative self-talk into positive affirmations. Hokey as it sounds, the band was willing to try anything after the world, and their income stream, came to a grinding halt this year.

On “Goldbrick Champion,” the band is exalting its weaknesses to the tune of an ’80s-inspired slacker anthem. Propelled by a drum machine and an infectious bass groove, the DC band is spinning their insecurities into pop-rock gold.