Americana – A DC Journey

Concert Review: Sarah Jarosz @ Sixth & I (2/1/24)

Sarah Jarosz (Photo Credit: Shervin Lainez)

‘Oh yeah, we’re doing it! This is fun!’ – Sarah Jarosz

Concert Review: Watchhouse @ 9:30 Club (7/17/22)

Watchhouse (Photo Credit: Shervin Lainez)

Watchhouse made a welcome stop in DC at the 9:30 Club on July 17th, touring for their 6th studio album, a self-titled album via Tiptoe Tiger Music released in 2021.

Concert Review: The War on Drugs @ Pier Six Pavilion (5/29/22)

The War on Drugs (Photo Credit: Shawn Brackbill)

The War on Drugs settled in Baltimore on May 29th over the Memorial Day weekend, and wrapped the captivated crowd in a warm, soothing embrace of music.

Concert Review: Anaïs Mitchell @ 9:30 Club (5/24/22)

Anaïs Mitchell (Photo Credit: Jay Sansone)

Anaïs Mitchell’s show at the 9:30 Club on May 24th was a welcome beacon of hope in the sea of despair surrounding recent events in the U.S.

Concert Review: Michaela Anne @ Capital Turnaround (4/1/22)

Michaela Anne (Photo Courtesy of Five Head Entertainment)

Michaela Anne returned to DC for the first date on a two week tour, opening for The Milk Carton Kids.

Concert Pick: Lauren Calve (Sixth & I Living Room Sessions) @ Facebook (5/15/20)

Lauren Calve (Photo from FB @laurencalvemusic1)

More excellent virtual live music coming!

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Concert Pick: Hannah Jaye and the Hideaways @ Instagram & Facebook Live (3/24/20)

(Photo Credit: Dylan Singleton Photography)

Another local band will perform a virtual concert!

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Concert Review: Sweethearts of Americana @ Pearl Street Warehouse (1/23/20)

Good ideas come in threes.

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Concert Pick: Amanda Shires @ Sixth & I Synagogue (2/16/20)

Singer, songwriter and violinist Amanda Shires comes to Sixth & I Synagogue on February 16th for her Atmosphereless Tour, and by all accounts you should be there!

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Concert Pick: Bonny Light Horseman @ Songbyrd Music House (2/4/20)

Bonny Light Horsemen — Bonny Light Horseman (Photo Credit: Nolan Knight)

A new ‘supergroup’ of rich folk and Americana sounds, Bonny Light Horseman, will perform at Songbyrd Music House on February 4th!

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Concert Pick: Sweethearts of Americana @ Pearl Street Warehouse (1/23/20)

Get your Americana fix!

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Concert Review: Mandolin Orange @ Lincoln Theatre (11/14/19)

Wolves, fiddles, and wildfires, oh my!

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Concert Review: Jade Bird @ 9:30 Club (9/28/19)

Jade Bird live — Jade Bird performing live (Photo from FB @jadebird)

Jade Bird, thank you very much.

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Concert Pick: Jade Bird @ 9:30 Club (9/28/19)

British Americana!

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Do This: Capitol Riverfront Friday Night Concert Series with Justin Trawick (6/28/19)

Once again, the free Friday Night Concert Series is happening down at Yards Park.

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Concert Pick: Karen Jonas @ Pearl Street Warehouse (3/31/19)

Karen Jonas and Tim Bray (Photo from FB @karenjonasmusic)

Time for another round of great Americana and country music!

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Concert Pick: Ten Fé @ Songbyrd Music House (3/17/19)

Seeking out uplifting indie pop and Americana music seems like a good decision.

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Concert Pick: Neko Case @ Lincoln Theatre (1/26 & 1/27/19)

These shows will be hell-on good.

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Concert Pick: Mandolin Orange @ 9:30 Club (2/7/19)

Mandolin Orange returns to the 9:30 Club on February 7th, and if you love folk music, you should definitely be there.

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Concert Review: Gregory Alan Isakov @ 9:30 Club (11/11/18)

The number of people that expressed their love for Gregory Alan Isakov was astounding, and many didn’t hold back from the public displays of affection.

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