Concert Review – A DC Journey

Concert Review: Metric w/ Broken Social Scene + Stars @ The Anthem (8/1/26)

“We love you and that is the real fucking truth.” Kevin Drew (of Broken Social Scene)

Concert Review: Glen Hansard @ 9:30 Club (4/12/26)

Glen Hansard (Photo Credit: Kalpesh Lathigra)

Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard concluded his short run of North American shows in DC, performing for a healthy two hours at the 9:30 Club on April 12^th. Next he’ll be heading off for a longer European tour.

Concert Roundup: Best 15 Concerts of 2025

Phantogram killed at Fillmore Silver Spring on 2/4/25 (Photo Credit: Tim Saccenti)

In 2025, I witnessed 40 concerts (or 93 sets) across 17 local venues, including lots of local bands.

Concert Review: The Aces @ 9:30 Club (11/15/25)

“Where are my lesbians at? Where are my Latinas at?” – Cristal Ramirez

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.