Concert Review – A DC Journey

Concert Review: Far Caspian @ Union Stage (10/3/25)

Far Caspian (Photo courtesy of Chromatic PR)

Far Caspian started the nine city US leg of their tour at Union Stage on October 3^rd, and by all indicators fans new and old had a good time.

Concert Review: Trousdale @ 9:30 Club (5/16/25)

Trousdale (Photo courtesy of Big Hassle)

“What a difference a crowd can make!’ – Trousdale

Concert Review: Larkin Poe @ 9:30 Club (5/9/25)

At a sold out 9:30 Club on May 9th, Larkin Poe returned in flowery fashion to deliver an epic night of roots rock and sick guitar riffs.

Concert Review: The Ivy @ Pie Shop (4/15/25)

The Ivy with Lyncs (Photo Courtesy of Tallulah PR)

‘Don’t sleep on the pie at the Pie Shop. I did it, it was fucking amazing!’ – Shawn Abhari (The Ivy)

Concert Review: Lauren Mayberry @ 9:30 Club (2/18/25)

Lauren Mayberry (Photo Credit: Charlotte Patmore)

“Hey 9:30 Club! This is genuinely one of my favorite places to play.” – Lauren Mayberry

Concert Review: Phantogram @ The Fillmore Silver Spring (2/4/25)

“What the fuck is up, DC?” – Sarah Barthel

Concert Roundup: Best 15 Concerts of 2024

In 2024, I witnessed 52 concerts (or 120 sets) across 19 local venues, including a ton of local bands.

Concert Review: They Might Be Giants @ 9:30 Club (12/9/24)

They Might Be Giants (Photo Credit: Jon Uleis)

“It’s the third sold out night at 930 Club! What’s up with that!?!” – John Flansburgh

Concert Review: Tokyo Police Club @ The Howard Theatre (11/14/24)

Tokyo Police Club (Photo Credit: Ross Macdonald)

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Concert Review: Chrissy Costanza + VOILÀ @ DC9 (10/11/24)

Chrissy Costanza (Photo Credit: Izzy Lux)

Chrissy Costanza and Los Angeles-based VOILÀ dropped by DC9 on October 11th, as part of the Spin the Bottle Tour, for over two hours of essential pop rock music. They were joined by Ally Nicholas as the opener. My primary task was to review Chrissy’s contributions, but given the nature of the show, I included VOILÀ as well.

Concert Review: The Greeting Committee @ 9:30 Club (7/12/24)

The Greeting Committee (Photo Credit: Tyler Krippaehne)

‘You’re making my dream come true! Can’t believe we’re playing at the 9:30 Club!’
Addie Sartino of the Greeting Committee

Concert Review: Bonny Light Horseman @ The Howard Theatre (6/16/24)

Bonny Light Horseman (Photo Credit: Jay Sansone)

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Concert Review: Kacy Hill @ Songbyrd Music House (5/29/24)

Kacy Hill started her headlining tour the correct way, by having the first show in DC. She performed at Songbyrd Music House on May 29th, to what, by all appearances on the inside, looked like a sell out.

Concert Review: La Force (Opening for Caroline Rose) @ 9:30 Club (4/13/24)

‘The audiences at a Caroline Rose show are always the most welcoming!’ – La Force

Concert Review: Land of Talk @ DC9 (4/11/24)

Lizzie Powell of Land of Talk (Photo Credit: Gabrielle Giguere)

Land of Talk brought their A game to DC9 on April 11th, giving the large crowd (almost sold out) a beauty of an evening, with Canadian rock music and as you may have guessed, talk.