A DC Journey

Interview: Matthew Byars for Seventh Stanine Festival @ Rhizome DC (6/14/25)

The Caribbean (Photo Credit: Kevin Johnson) — DC’s The Caribbean perform at the Seventh Stanine Festival 6/14/25 (Photo Credit: Kevin Johnson)

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.

Top Concerts for May/June 2025

Bloc Party (Photo Credit: @emilymarcovecchio) — Bloc Party takes over DC on June 2nd! (Photo Credit: @emilymarcovecchio)

Which concerts will you be attending in May and June?

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)

Top Concerts for March/April 2025

Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory play at 9:30 Club on 4/28! (Photo Credit: Susu Laroche) — Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory come to the 9:30 Club on 4/28! (Photo Credit: Susu Laroche)

What concerts will you see over the next two months?

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

Do This: Sierra Club’s Annual One Day Hike (5/3/25)

The 50th* annual Sierra Club One Day Hike (ODH) takes place on May 3rd! Are you going to do it this year?

Capital Bikeshare’s Bike Angels 2024 End of Year Report

Capital Bikeshare ebikes. — Capital Bikeshare ebikes are one reason for increased ridership 2024.

Capital Bikeshare (CaBi) crushed all the ridership records in 2024!

Top Concerts for January/February 2025

What concerts will you see in January or February?

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

Do This: 9:30 Club and The Atlantis Annual Holiday Raffle (Donate by 12/31/24)

The 9:30 Club and The Atlantis bring their Holiday Raffle back for the 23rd year!

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

Tokyo Police Club (Photo Credit: Ross Macdonald)

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Top Concerts for November/December 2024

Tokyo Police Club (Photo Credit: Elliott Armstrong) — Tokyo Police Club’s last show ever in DC is Nov. 14th! (Photo Credit: Elliott Armstrong)

What concerts are you ready for to close out 2024?

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.