Interview: Myles Kennedy (New Album: The Ides of March)

Posted on 05/04/2021 by Chris R. Smyth in Interview and tagged Alter Bridge, blues, hard rock, Interview, Myles Kennedy, Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, Washington.

Myles Kennedy performs at the Baltimore Soundstage on May 16, 2018. (Photo by Chris Smyth)

As the United States continues its process of opening back up and getting back to normal, the world of music is working to do much of the same. Records are being released and tours are starting back up. What had grinded to a halt is moving once again.

But in the downtime without live music, many musicians used that time to write and record new music. That includes Alter Bridge — and Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators — frontman Myles Kennedy, who will release his second solo record, The Ides of March, on May 14. In a conversation with Parklife DC’s Chris Smyth, Myles discusses the process of creating his new record, what a return to the stage will look like for him, plus what lies ahead for both of his bands.

Song of the Day: “Waiting on a War” by Foo Fighters (Happy Birthday, Dave Grohl!)

Posted on 01/14/2021 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters, post-grunge, Seattle, Song of the Day, Washington.

Foo Fighters (Photo by Danny Clinch)

Hot on the heels of “No Son of Mine,” Foo Fighters unleash another dose of Medicine at Midnight in the form of “Waiting on a War.” In stark contrast to the bludgeoning “final f*ck you to 2020” (UPROXX) of its predecessor, “Waiting on a War” is a sprawling melodic opus that gradually builds to a patented FF rave-up.

If “Waiting on a War” seems to have an especially emotional heft to its lyrics, well, that’s because it does. Today is Foo frontman Dave Grohl’s birthday!

Live Review: Allen Stone @ 9:30 Club — 2/25/20

Posted on 03/02/2020 by Brenda Reyes in Live Review and tagged 9:30 Club, Allen Stone, blue-eyed soul, R&B, soul, Washington.

Allen Stone performs at the 9:30 Club on Feb 25, 2020. (Photo by Brenda Reyes)

Allen Stone embraced the crowd with open arms and walked onto the stage with his five-piece band in a recent sold-out show at 9:30 Club, which had fans waiting for a night of soothing sounds from Stone.

Live Review: Damien Jurado and Nick Thune @ The Miracle Theatre — 1/16/20

Posted on 01/20/2020 by Mark Engleson in Live Review and tagged Casey Vock, comedy show, Damien Jurado, folk, Nick Thune, Seattle, The Miracle Theatre, Washington.

Damien Jurado and Nick Thune perform at The Miracle Theatre on Jan. 16, 2020. (Photo by Casey Vock)

Critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter Damien Jurado recently took part in a somewhat unusual performance at The Miracle Theater recently. He split the bill with comedian Nick Thune in an evening titled “Sad Music/Sad Comedy.”

Live Review: Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio @ Blues Alley — 11/6/19

Posted on 11/11/2019 by Ari Strauss in Live Review and tagged blues, Blues Alley, Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, funk, jazz, Seattle, Washington.

The Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio performs at DC’s legendary Blues Alley, Nov. 6, 2019. (Photo by Ari Strauss)

A friend from college told me, “If you get the chance to see Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio play live, do it! You’ll thank me later.”

Snapshots: Sleater-Kinney @ The Anthem — 10/25/19

Posted on 10/29/2019 by Jason Nicholson "Le Mouton Flâneur" in Live Review and tagged indie rock, punk, riot grrrl, Sleater-Kinney, The Anthem, Washington.

Sleater-Kinney performs at The Anthem on Oct. 25, 2019. (Photo by Jason Nicholson)

Sleater-Kinney — now the duo of Corin Tucker (vocals and guitar) and Carrie Brownstein (guitar and vocals) — dove right into business in a big show at The Anthem recently, rocking through 11 tracks of the new album, The Center Won’t Hold, and more, beginning with the latest title track. Jason Nicholson was there to document the evening in photos.

Preview: Sleater-Kinney @ The Anthem, 10/25/19

Posted on 10/22/2019 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged punk, Sleater-Kinney, The Anthem, Washington.

Sleater-Kinney (Photo courtesy BT PR)

Corin Tucker (vocals and guitar) and Carrie Brownstein (guitar and vocals) bring their punk rock duo Sleater-Kinney to The Anthem on Friday, Oct. 25, following the release of The Center Won’t Hold, the band’s ninth studio album, in August via Mom + Pop Music.

Live Review: Mudhoney @ Baltimore Soundstage — 10/18/19

Posted on 10/21/2019 by David LaMason in Live Review and tagged Baltimore Soundstage, Firefly, garage, grunge, kid congo powers, Mudhoney, punk, Seattle, Soundgarden, Washington.

Mudhoney blew the doors off the Baltimore Soundstage on Oct. 18, 2019. (Photo by David LaMason)

Thirty years is a long time for anything, but for being in a band it can be a lifetime. That often means beating the odds and then some. But that’s just how long Mudhoney has been making some of the best garage rock ever put to plastic. The band took some of that great music to the stage at Baltimore Soundstage on Friday.

Live Review: Noah Gundersen @ Black Cat — 10/16/19

Posted on 10/21/2019 by Brenda Reyes in Live Review and tagged Black Cat, folk, indie, Noah Gundersen, Seattle, singer-songwriter, Washington.

Noah Gundersen performs at the Black Cat on Oct. 16, 2019. (Photo by Brenda Reyes)

Noah Gundersen and an intimate venue like the Black Cat was an ideal match. It was a perfect opportunity for Noah to get closer to his fans recently — and for the fans to enjoy his latest work. This DC show marked exactly the halfway point for Noah’s tour.

Preview: Mudhoney @ Baltimore Soundstage, 10/18/19

Posted on 10/11/2019 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged Baltimore Soundstage, garage, grunge, Mudhoney, Seattle, Washington.

Mudhoney (Photo by Emily Rieman)

Storied Seattle alt rockers Mudhoney recently released Morning in America, an EP of seven songs that were recorded during the sessions for the band’s 2018 album, Digital Garbage. Mudhoney performs at Baltimore Soundstage on Friday, Oct. 18!