Rock – A DC Journey

Concert Review: Drive-By Truckers @ 9:30 Club (4/29/23)

Drive-By Truckers play at the 9:30 Club for two nights in April! (Photo Credit: Brantley Guitierrez) — Drive-By Truckers (Photo Credit: Brantley Guitierrez)

“It’s been a long time since we’ve got to play in our very favorite room of all.” – Patterson Hood

Concert Review: The Crystal Casino Band @ 9:30 Club (2/9/23)

The Crystal Casino Band (Photo courtesy of Press Here Publicity)

When local bands can headline at the 9:30 Club, it’s a fun treat and highlights the power of the fans elevating bands to new heights. Add the fact that the 9:30 Club was almost sold out (some were also there for the opener, Jeff Draco) speaks volumes to how far The Crystal Casino Band has come in their eight years of existence.

Concert Review: Silversun Pickups (for DC101-derland) @ The Anthem (12/7/22)

Silversun Pickups (Photo Credit: Claire Marie Vogel)

‘Nowhere left to go, stay with me.’ – Nikki Monninger

Concert Review: The Joy Formidable @ Union Stage (9/12/22)

The Joy Formidable (Photo from FB @thejoyformidable)

“I didn’t realize how emotional this tour would be.” – Ritzy Bryan

Concert Review: Snail Mail @ The Fillmore Silver Spring (9/9/22)

“I’ll sacrifice a band member for a good Pitchfork score!” – Lindsey Jordan

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: Sunflower Bean @ Union Stage (5/5/22)

Sunflower Bean (Photo from FB @SunflowerBean)

New York City’s Sunflower Bean held court at Union Stage on May 5th, giving the favored few a clinic in post-punk and shoe-gazing indie rock.

Concert Review: Spoon w/Margaret Glaspy @ 9:30 Club (4/12/22)

Spoon (Photo Courtesy of Matador Records)

The intrepid showmen Spoon descended on the 9:30 Club for two sold out nights of glorious rock and roll. They are touring with the also great Margaret Glaspy, who opened the show in fine fashion.

Concert Pick: One Way Out @ Union Stage (8/20/21) and the New Single “Candy”

One Way Out rocks Union Stage. (Photo Credit: Alec Berry)

Is it time to start talking about live concerts again? Yes, yes it is.

Do This: Transit Pier Concerts @ The Wharf (Starting 6/2/21)

Pebble To Pearl performs June 2nd at The Wharf (Photo from http://www.pebbletopearl.com)

Live music!!

Boost Your Playlist: “Waste My Time” by The Crystal Casino Band

One of your favorite DC indie rock bands, The Crystal Casino Band, released a strong new single, “Waste My Time”, on January 29th!

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Boost Your Playlist: “Black Lungs (and a Broken Heart)” by One Way Out

Songs to get you through the pandemic.

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Boost Your Playlist: “Wishing” by Deep Sea Diver

Songs to get you through the pandemic.

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Boost Your Playlist: “Graffiti Heart” by Elizabeth II

Beth Cannon of Elizabeth II (Photo from FB @ElizabethiiMusic)

Songs to get you through the pandemic.

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Concert Pick: Cat Janice & Elizabeth II @ Songbyrd IG Live (4/9/20)

Elizabeth II live — Beth Cannon (of Elizabeth II) will perform virtually w/Cat Janice on April 9th (Photo Credit: @setlisttheif)

More local live streaming concerts!

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Concert Pick: Brian Fallon @ Lincoln Theatre (7/17/20) (NEW DATE)

78334137_2628029843901292_292183700274151424_n — Brian Fallon (Photo from FB @thebrianfallon)

(Notice: this show and all other IMP shows [Anthem, 9:30 Club, Lincoln Theatre, and 9:30 Club Presents at U Street Music Hall] between March 12 and March 31 were postponed. The rescheduled date is July 17th. For more info from IMP, please see here.)

The untouchable Brian Fallon is touring in advance of his upcoming album, Local Honey, and the second night of his tour brings him to the Lincoln Theatre.

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